RACE COMMENT

OVERVIEW: ARTIGAS (5) resumes here from a long spell and will have improved from that early experience. Trialling well and expect a big showing. ISTANBUL (4) will also have gained valuable race experience from his only start when unplaced. Has raw ability and can figure in the finish. ALDEBARAN AXL (6) consistent trotter that has been runner up at his past three starts and bursting to win. A major chance again. TROTTERSMAKEMEGREY (7) quirky trotter resuming here and has shown ability for talented trainer David Miles. Can run well fresh and must be kept safe.  JOE LOU (9) improved run last start and can keep improving. EARLY SPEED: 4,5,6 RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 6/ 7/ 9