Moonee ValleyFri, February 23, 2024

FIRE OF ETNA (6) was in the firing line on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Finds an easier assignment and can find winning form. APERITIVO (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she was always well out of her ground over 1m at Flemington, beaten 65 lengths into 11th. Faces an easier assignment so she is a major player. STARSPANGLED BABY (1) finished 3.5 lengths from the winner in seventh last time out over 1m2 1/4f at this track on December 30. Better than last start and is a chance in this line up. KIND GESTURE (2) is coming off a last-start sixth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1m at Caulfield. Among the main hopes.