OVERVIEW: CLASSIC FAIR (7) was second last start at Shepparton. He found the front at the 400m but was run down by 1.9 metres later by the smart Abbie. He has ability when he puts it all together, but his manners are a concern. MOONSHINE LOUIE (4) is a consistent performer who has rarely finished outside the top five recently. He will need some luck to win, but he is racing well. WHITERING (5) is a pacing-bred trotter who has had only two career starts. On debut, he won at Cranbourne when sprinting along the sprint lane. Last start, he looked to be running well in the breeze at Maryborough but galloped under pressure late. He clearly has ability, but he looks to wear spreaders, so it’s likely he hits his knee, which is a slight worry over the tight Echuca track. SYDTHESLOTH (3) is second-up here, and I am expecting an improved performance with added fitness following his first-up fourth at Shepparton, where he travelled well and let down nicely.

BACK: CLASSIC FAIR (7) – 2 units (win)