Yarra Valley tips and results

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.60 · Luke Cartwright

Pete The Prophet debuts with blinkers first time, suggesting trainer confidence. The advantageous barrier 4 should allow a perfect midfield position in what looks to be a moderate-fast tempo race. The soft track is an unknown factor, but the overall race setup looks ideal.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.30 · Craig Newitt

Loyalty Reigns returns from a lengthy 244-day spell but has some factors in his favor. His debut run showed ability finishing 4th, and he draws advantageously in barrier 5. The booking of experienced jockey Craig Newitt is a positive, and he should settle midfield in a suitable tempo. The soft track is an unknown factor, but his overall profile suggests he can be competitive fresh.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.00 · Craig Newitt

Reel Crystal is a lightly-raced 3yo filly showing steady improvement with each run. The step up to 1968m looks suitable based on her finishing effort last start, and she gets in with just 55kg which is a significant advantage.

Our price $12.00 · SP $12.00 · Jason Maskiell

Vivid Reasoning brings solid recent form with three consecutive top-5 finishes. While yet to win from 9 starts, his consistency and experience give him strong place claims, though the wide barrier (12) is a concern.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.00 · Mitchell Aitken

The removal of winkers suggests connections are looking for further improvement, and his racing style should suit the expected tempo. The wide barrier is a concern, but his recent form suggests he's ready to overcome it. His lack of experience on soft tracks is the main query.

Our price $4.00 · SP $6.00 · Craig Newitt

His record on soft tracks is solid, and the booking of experienced jockey Craig Newitt is a positive.

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.20 · Jade Da Rose

Vegas On Fire brings solid form with two recent seconds at similar class. Her soft track record is excellent with 4 wins and 6 placings from 21 starts, and she's drawn perfectly in barrier 5. The mare performs well fresh and should get an ideal run from her draw.

Our price $6.50 · SP $5.00 · John Keating

Highly Intrigued is a progressive mare showing significant improvement, with a strong 2nd at Ballarat followed by a solid 4th at Kilmore just 12 days ago. While still lightly raced with only 10 starts, she's on an upward trajectory and should handle the soft track based on her previous win in similar conditions.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.50 · Ruby Lamont

The addition of winkers for the first time could spark further improvement, and her lightweight of 52kg is a significant advantage.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.40 · Jake Noonan

Derelict brings strong credentials with a close 2nd last start at Bairnsdale over this distance. Drawn to get an ideal run from barrier 7 and should be right in the finish despite the top weight.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.50 · Jake Duffy

This 4yo mare gets in with just 56kg and has the services of Jake Duffy. While she's only won once from 24 starts, her recent form suggests she's ready to break through, and the fast tempo should suit her running style.

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.80 · Emily Pozman

Frederick brings solid form into this race with a 4th last start at Moe. He's second-up today which has historically been a positive pattern (0-1-0 from 3 attempts). His soft track record (1-1-0 from 6) suggests he'll handle conditions, and barrier 5 gives him tactical options. The class rise is the main concern, but his consistency should see him competitive.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.00 · Chelsea Jokic

Wild Irish Rover comes into this race in good form after a close 2nd at Manangatang. His record at the distance (2-2-2 from 14) shows he's comfortable at this trip, and his soft track record (2-1-2 from 9) suggests he'll handle conditions. The wide barrier is a concern, but his versatility should allow him to overcome this. Represents solid each-way value.