FARSTAR (2) produced a better effort last start when second over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 9 metres after being up on the pace from the outset then finding the lead only to be claimed late. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets a comparable field and he can go right on with the job. APACHEVALLEY (6) settled close to the pace but couldn't finish the race off and could only manage seventh last start over 2180m at Kilmore, that effort coming after a minor placing at Stawell the run before. Certainly cannot be faulted after that last effort. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. WEDGE TAIL EAGLE (1) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 2100m at Charlton a week ago. NEDZA THRILLER (5) has place prospects after his last-start sixth over 2200m at Ballarat on November 20.