RACE COMMENT

OUR GOAT (5) has 3 wins in his past 5 outings and has recorded fast times in those victories including his latest win which came in 1.51.9. He draws wide in this race but appears to have the barrier advantage on key rivals which should allow him to dictate in the early stages. If he could find the front in this race he would be very hard to run down. LUX AETERNA (5) was able to secure the right run last start over the 2138 at this track when nabbing the spot on the back of Major Hot who was left in the breeze. She was able to finish over the top late in what was a well deserved victory having been luckless in the Golden Girl her start prior behind superstar mare Eye Keep Smiling. Looks to have drawn awkwardly in this race and may be forced to do the work.  VAN BASTAN (3) has previously tasted success in QLD when racing at this track. He is in a tough grade of racing at Menangle and appears better suited in this race. He has great early speed and if he could zip across he would likely be somewhere in the finish securing the right run. OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH (10) finished a distant third behind Deus Ex last start in what looks good enough form for a race of this nature. He draws outside the back row which appears to make things tricky but if the race is run to suit he can be running into the money.