Moonee ValleyFri, November 01, 2024

MIDNIGHT GLOW (3) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with just two wins from 25 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when fourth over 1m1/2f at Geelong, beaten 1.1 lengths. Taking on a better line-up this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. HAALAND (7) finished 3 lengths away in sixth last time out over 1m1/2f at Geelong nine days ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Harder here but is among the leading chances. DEEL BLASTER (2) settled well back last start and never threatened when 7 lengths from the winner in 11th over 1m at Hamilton. Worth noting Celine Gaudray goes aboard. This doesn't look as hard so he is likely to play a big role. CHEVALIER DU FAU (10) finished third last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 1m1 1/4f at Avoca, beaten 1.3 lengths. Steps up a level but he is good enough to make a big impact.