AU - Yarra Valley - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 7

20.8K

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Verdict

CHAMPAGNE EXPRESS (4) ran some nice races in metro maidens in her debut campaign, beaten less than half a length when third on debut at Sandown before another third placing at the same track last time out. They were over further than this but jumpouts have been good and has the class to feature over this shorter trip, especially from the good draw. FLAT CHAT (5) is back from a break and will be improved on two recent trial placings. Rates highly and looks set to run well. AIN'T A BAD DAY (1) opened up a massive price ($71) on debut but was backed into $31 and ran a cracker to grab second, beaten 0.8 lengths, over 5f at Seymour. Better for that and open to plenty of improvement. ABOVE ME (3) made considerable ground in the run home to finish second last start over 5f at Echuca. Expected to be there at the business end. HAVANA MOON (6) is spotting experience to key rivals but is a multiple jumpout winner who will be primed to go.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw June 4 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Illyivy carrying 117lbs at $26. On debut third of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw April 21 over 6f, a long neck behind Marble Point carrying 123lbs at $3.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Ran well in city grade last prep and recent jumpouts have been good. 1st Pick 4 Champagne Express Jockey: Patrick Moloney Trainer: Robbie Griffiths J: Patrick Moloney T: Robbie Griffiths	88	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw June 4 over 6f, 1.75 len behind Illyivy carrying 117lbs at $26. On debut third of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw April 21 over 6f, a long neck behind Marble Point carrying 123lbs at $3.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Ran well in city grade last prep and recent jumpouts have been good.
5	Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw December 18 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Hustle In Heels carrying 123lbs at $3.90. On debut third of 8 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw November 21 2024 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Tophet carrying 123lbs at $13. Did little wrong in debut campaign and jumpouts ahead of this suggest she hasn't gone backwards. 2nd Pick 5 Flat Chat Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Colin Scott J: Non Runner T: Colin Scott	85	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Mdn-Sw December 18 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Hustle In Heels carrying 123lbs at $3.90. On debut third of 8 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw November 21 2024 over 5f, 1.75 len behind Tophet carrying 123lbs at $13. Did little wrong in debut campaign and jumpouts ahead of this suggest she hasn't gone backwards.
1	Jumped at long odds at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Victory Tune with 128lbs at $31. Top chance to get off the mark. 3rd Pick 1 Ain't A Bad Day Jockey: Jarrod Fry Trainer: Matthew Brown J: Jarrod Fry T: Matthew Brown	102	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Jumped at long odds at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on November 13 over 5f, 0.8 len behind Victory Tune with 128lbs at $31. Top chance to get off the mark.

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