Moonee ValleyFri, February 23, 2024

I AM CAVIAR (7) is close to a win with two recent placings, the latest when second over 6f at this track. Should be prominent despite the awkward gate. Best form puts him right in this. EXPLOSIVE THINKER (9) was never in contention 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. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a major player. AMINATU (4) scored at her most recent appearance, getting home by 0.8 lengths over 5½f at Bendigo. That continued the solid form this campaign, with three wins from six outings. Solid top-three chance. NIANCE (12) is an imported four-year-old having his first run in this area for the Grahame Begg barn. Hasn't raced since she finished tenth over 7f in Listed grade at Te Rapa a year ago. Hasn't trialled publicly for the new connections but she must be respected.