Moonee ValleyFri, February 16, 2024

CATAHOULA (11) resumed over 5f last time out and turned in a solid effort to finish second at Sandown-Hillside after she got a long way back in the run. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. The testing material. EXPLOSIVE THINKER (7) got a long way back when 7 lengths from the winner in tenth over 7f at Flemington last start, a less impressive effort than his seventh at Caulfield the run before. Has the ability to figure prominently. EXCEED THE DREAM (9) started at 7/4 last time and ran below expectations, finishing sixth and beaten 2.25 lengths at Sandown-Hillside over 6½f. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Hard to beat in this suitable race. RUSSIAN FRONT (15) fought on for second last start over 6f at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths to add to some fine recent form. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.