It's hard to find your way around Melbourne in a hurry these days but"Kevin" did!

Midnight Express, aka "Kevin", well known for his single minded, erratic and bullish attitude again found his way into the winner's circle at Sportingbet Park in The Event Landscaping Solutions Handicap (1400m) on Wednesday - but not without a fight and struggle!

What awaited him was a little persuasion from Craig "Smasher" Newitt -engaged by John who was determined to turn Kevin's tricks into positive energy - and that he did.

From barrier 17 the horse jumped positively and travelled strongly on the hot speed for Victoria's hottest hoop. Rounding the home turn Craig booted Midnight Express three lengths clear and went for home, One of the strongest and most vigorous jockeys in the State, Craig kept "Kevin" going strongly to the line and he held on well to defeat Chamandi.

It was the second time Midnight Express has saluted at mid-week level and he will next contest the Tour Of Victoria Final 0-82 over the mile at Moonee Valley on 24 February, And we hope to retain the persuasive services of Craig Newitt.