Two of the most promising pacers in the north should provide punters with a Pick6 kick start at Alexandra Park tonight.
After the highs of Cup week in Christchurch last week tonight's meeting and the grass track fixture at Geraldine tomorrow give harness punters a more relaxed vibe before the Inter Dominions kick off in Victoria next week and the Alexandra Park summer carnival starts to pick up momentum.
But that doesn't mean tonight's meeting lacks class.
On The Cards (R6, No.6) headlines a smart field while Revolver (R4, No.8) looks one of the sharper lower grade pacers in the north and a horse who could end up in the better four-year-old races at the back end of the season.
Revolver is unbeaten in two starts for trainer Tony Herlihy and while he hasn't raced since April he has looked very sharp and even stronger than last season in his two recent workout wins. "I am happy with where he is at and even though he has a wide draw he feels very forward," says Herlihy. "But it is hard to be confident from the draw."