Night racing returns to Moonee Valley on Friday night and IASbet.com bookmaker Mark Read expects the Manikato Stakes field to follow home $7.00 chance Apache Cat.

“Moonee Valley is a Group 1 haven for Apache Cat and the soft conditions suit him.  He’s a renowned G1 winner and being on the outer part of the field in the home straight is also to his advantage.  I also expect both fancied runners Nicconi ($4.20) and Swift Alliance ($8.00) to feature prominently.”

The Bill Stutt Stakes on the other hand has Read conceding $1.75 favourite Carrara is all but past the post.  “The youngster by Elvstroem has far too much class for his rivals and I cannot see him being beaten.”