MOE RUNNERS ON TUESDAY

Vantastic and Zastarisborn are our Tuesday runners as they travel to Moe.

Zastarisborn is in race three, the 3YO Maiden Plate over 1211m, with Michael Dee riding.

It is the second start for Zastarisborn (pictured), which disappointed Mike Moroney on debut when finishing last of five over 1200m on the synthetic track at Pakenham.

“She galloped nicely the last time we worked her and it doesn’t look the deepest of races,” Moroney said.

“Looking at the race I’m not sure there is a lot of speed in the race so if she can fly the gates than that will give her a chance to get across.

“She’ll jump from barrier 10 after scratchings and she’s fitter now - she did disappoint us last start but I’m prepared to put that down to the synthetic surface and I’m hoping she shows her best here on the soft turf.”

Vantastic runs in race eight, the Class 1 Handicap over 1619m with Jamie Mott in the saddle.

The son of Animal Kingdom won first-up on a heavy track at Benalla before finishing fourth last time out at Pakenham on the synthetic track.

“I was not too disappointed with him last start - he was only beaten one and a half-lengths and he has turned the corner mentally I think,” Moroney said.

“His work has been terrific and all things being equal I think he should go close to winning.

“He’s drawn nicely and the soft track should suit him ideally.