Those that supported Chivalry, at odds on, when beaten at Flemington, were a bit field shy at Moonee Valley, preferring the unraced Adelaide gelding, Éclair Choice, as the popular elect at $2.50.

There were no favours shown to Chivalry, he had to win the Quest Moonee Valley Plate on his merits.

He is a highly promising colt, whilst he won over 1000 metres on Saturday he is not your average speed horse, it is doubtful if we will see the best of him until next season, as a three year old.

When owners pay big sums of money for horses, as in the case of Chivalry, $280,000, it is natural they like to see if they can run.

Those that had attended Moonee Valley would have been pleasantly pleased, the money has been spent wisely, the colt is a sound investment.

No firm decision has been made as to which direction Mark Kavanagh will take with the colt, whether he will look towards the Blue Diamond, at the moment no firm decision has been made, it will depend how the horse pulls up and what progress he makes in the coming weeks.

Stephen Baster didn’t hurry the colt early, he gave him time to settle after having to change course at the top of the straight, he sprinted quickly putting the field away with ease, he is a highly promising young horse.

Chivalry - He looks the goods.