Carnevale and Mark Zahra headline the Maribyrnong at Flemington over 1000m with trainer BEN, WILL & JD HAYES boasting exceptional form with their two-year-old runners this season.
The $4.60 chance has shown impressive speed in recent jump-outs, with one particularly sharp display followed by a controlled lung-burning clean-up where connections eased the horse down strategically.
Market support has been building for Carnevale, reflecting confidence from punters who've noted the Hayes stable's outstanding juvenile record this campaign.
The combination of proven two-year-old expertise from the training operation and Zahra's race-riding ability creates an appealing package for the Melbourne Cup Day opener.
With the stable's current purple patch extending across their younger brigade, this runner shapes as a genuine winning chance in what promises to be a competitive field.
Odds subject to change.