OVERVIEW: FRANKS ALOT (5) was quite good on debut forced to sit parked outside the winner who’s racing well, and they ran decent time for this class. He should be improved by that outing and may map reasonably well with speed inside and out. This stable seems to strike well with their young trotters and looks the testing material.

ELARIA (2) creates plenty of interest as a first-starting 3yo filly who was prepped up in Sydney before switching to the Cotchin barn. She had one trial locally where she seemed ok, without it being a dazzling outing. Herbertson going on is a massive advantage to give her every chance. WALKING ON WATER (4) is a 15-start maiden but she’s getting closer to a win after 3 solid 2nds in her past 4 starts. She has gate speed to put herself at the top end and Bellman seems to get on well with her. UNCLE BILL (1) has good early gate speed which has helped him in nabbing a couple of placings in his 3 starts. He was quite plain last time when he had every hope, but these conditions suit. DANCE WITH ROXY (6) is going quite well her past couple and does have gate speed, but whether she can cross to the pegs is problematic. COLLEAGUES (11) seems to have ability but isn’t trotting reliably but is worth keeping safe in case he puts it together.