Hi Umrum,
Everyone has a different opinion of Lonhro, they tend to say "he hasn't beaten much" or "it suited him" or quote his one run in the Cox Plate.
The bottom line is John Hawkes has done a brilliant job of placing him best where he can and does win.
To me: He is a champ!

In answer to your question:
1. I think he can handle Moonee Valley.
The track was not the reason for his defeat.

2.The biggest question is can he run the distance. He probably can now as he is 12 months older and more mature, but this is the biggest question mark in my opinion.
I wouldn't be taking short odds on him.

3. Sustaining a run for longer than 400m - I think Lonhro is a great middle distance horse but we are in dangerous territory beyond his proven distances.

4. Go with the field at the school, depends largely on how the race is run.
Last year they knew it would be a battle of Sunline vs Northerly and I suspect tactics had a large part to do with his defeat.
Yes, he lost by a long margin, but the tactics and way he was ridden did NOT suit his style.
Last year their only hope was if Lonhro could somehow come over the top of tiring horses, this was never going to happen, the way he was ridden.

I suspect they will never tackle a Cox Plate in this fashion again.
I.E. He will be ridden as suits him win lose or draw.

5&6 As Above.

Cheers.