CLOSE TO MIDNIGHT can get things wrong, but was given a five week break after racing too keenly at in town last start. Keen in previous city start so more controlling cross over nose band and ear muffs to settle him down applied here. Noting none of that gear used in jump out win when keen and testing the rider who is on board here. SMASH BLUE was really good first run on a dry track when winning stylishly. Jockey trainer combination 7 from 20 in the last two months. FROSE ran it hard at Terang first up and battled on gamely. Winner of that race is very progressive 3 wins from five starts. Will be hard to catch on this turning circuit. NO OVERTAKING was balanced up and gave rivals a decent lead when reeling in rivals to score in Bendigo jump out. Maybe have to ride quieter from barrier?