Barrier 3 perfect for Yarra Glen's neutral-inside bias and fast tempo favouring midfielders. Improving 3yo from strong stable outperforms first-uppers and inconsistent rivals.
Victoria · Monday 29 December 2025
Yarra Valley tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Yarra Valley. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Bet365 Top Finishes Mdn Plate
Significant class drop from Listed trial enhances appeal in volatile BM58/maiden. Fast tempo suits closing style on spacious Yarra Glen despite barrier 8.
Etched In Blue building momentum with 2nd at Albury (1400m) and blinkers first time to sharpen.
Barrier 10 hurdle but elite closing speed suits Yarra's sweeping turns/fast tempo better than first-uppers like Sinhalese.
- 1st1SinhaleseCaitlin Hollowood$7.50
- 2nd7PanelliTeodore Nugent$5.50
- 3rd4Yoshi StardomRemi Tremsal$20.00
- 4th6Octane ReignJason Maskiell$2.30
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Sinhalese | 6 | Caitlin Hollowood | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Panelli | 10 | Teodore Nugent | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Yoshi Stardom | 11 | Remi Tremsal | D Binaisse | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Octane Reign | 3 | Jason Maskiell | Jason Warren | 58kg | $2.30 |
| 5th | 8 | Punic War | 8 | S J Richards | 58kg | $5.50 | |
| 6th | 12 | Miss Trombari | 1 | Jackie Beriman | Ms J Beriman | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Bella Palencia | 2 | Sally Wynne | Ms S L Wynne | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Etched In Blue | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | Toby Lake | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Verry Zeductive | 5 | Jake Noonan | Brett Scott | 58kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Sumo Sandy | 1 | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | The Phoenix | 12 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Lowestoft | 4 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Jakbe Nimble | 11 | Warren Cochrane | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Girl From Oz | 7 | A W Noonan | 57.5kg |
United Petroleum Mdn Plate
Class drop from G3 to country maiden boosts chances despite 150-day spell; first-up record (2:0-0-1) solid. Very fast tempo favors strong finishers like her over leaders.
2nd best speed in field; midfield map ideal for Yarra Glen sprint with very fast tempo favoring closers over leaders (20% leader win rate). Fitness peak at 11 days; outperforms Brazen Diva's wider barrier and older form.
Brazen Diva reliable placer with 29% place rate, strong 1000m record (5:0-1-2) and Good 4 stats (5:0-1-3). Edges Racy Thoughts on consistency despite fast tempo risk for leaders.
Freedman polish and high Good 4 suitability; second-up from spell but wide draw tempers win chance.
- 1st12Pacific ChillCraig Newitt$6.50
- 2nd10SuperlivCarleen Hefel$2.90
- 3rd9AlphabetPatrick Moloney$3.50
- 4th6Havana MoonMitchell Aitken$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Pacific Chill | 6 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Superliv | 3 | Carleen Hefel | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 9 | Alphabet | 12 | Patrick Moloney | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Havana Moon | 11 | Mitchell Aitken | V L Malady | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Brazen Diva | 8 | Luke Cartwright | G Eurell | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Racy Thoughts | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 11 | May Be Bubbles | 2 | Liam Riordan | M W Walker | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Tomorrows Prospect | 10 | Jade Smith | Michael Newton | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Truly Icconic | 5 | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 58kg | $61.00 | |
| 10th | 1 | Mr Burt | 1 | Justin W Stanley | Jason Chandler | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Flower Gallery | 1 | T Kilgower | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Royal Duck | 11 | M, W & J Hawkes | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Gold Thunder | 4 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Wild Roses Grow | 9 | Lachlan King | Jason Warren | 56kg |
Bet365 Same Race Multi Mdn Plate
Barrier 1 perfect for Yarra Glen's leader bias (33% win rate). Moody stable form strong. Outclasses unraced/debutants despite no wins. Moderate-fast tempo suits forward map.
Kiwi Harmony next best with consistent maiden form, strong 2nd at 1200m last prep, and excellent first-up record. Moody/Kennewell representation boosts confidence. Barrier 7 neutral but midfield map ok in moderate tempo. Lacks Sweet Farnan's speed edge.
Newitt upgrade key. Wide draw hurts in leader-favouring setup but regular racing trumps long-spellers. Better than debutants but lacks depth of top two.
My Cherie Amor value debutant from champion stable G Waterhouse & A Bott. Blinkers first time often sparks winners. Midfield map fine.
- 1st1BrinsonCraig Newitt$7.00
- 2nd9Sweet FarnanJake Duffy$11.00
- 3rd2Celestial ZaraLiam Riordan$5.50
- 4th12Princess Of SolRyan Houston$101.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Brinson | 12 | Craig Newitt | Lloyd Kennewell | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Sweet Farnan | 1 | Jake Duffy | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Celestial Zara | 4 | Liam Riordan | John McArdle | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Princess Of Sol | 8 | Ryan Houston | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Glisk | 3 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 10 | Thinker | 10 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Miss Shiino | 6 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Kiwi Harmony | 7 | Carleen Hefel | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 9th | 4 | Hana Woo | 13 | Celine Gaudray | Liam Howley | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 7 | My Cherie Amor | 9 | Teodore Nugent | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Our Yonglee | 11 | Jake Noonan | C I Brown | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Angelotti | 12 | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Our Alexa | 2 | Koby Jennings | S V Brown | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Tan Tat Art | 5 | C J Waller | 57kg |
Yarra Valley Toyota Mdn Plate
Regular racing, consistent class, and Jason Warren stable edge it over rivals despite no wins. Fast tempo favors its finishing strength.
Bundoran shows strongest long-term consistency (60% place rate, form 4232x2) and second-up record (1:0-1-0). Moody/Alexander prep and midfield map ideal for Yarra Glen balance. Lacks win but superior to unexposed/debutants.
Barrier 2 positions it as likely leader suiting track bias. Regular racing and Aitken continuity positive, but limited exposed form caps it behind more proven placers like Immortalised/Bundoran.
Arcelia offers value as Moody debutant with barrier 1, Nolen aboard, and gear changes. Stablemate Military Base also debuting signals intent. Untried but superior connections to no-form rivals like Mosquito Award.
- 1st4Military BaseLuke Cartwright$13.00
- 2nd10Mosquito AwardFred W Kersley$3.30
- 3rd2ImmortalisedJason Maskiell$5.50
- 4th7ArceliaLuke Nolen$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Military Base | 5 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Mosquito Award | 3 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Immortalised | 4 | Jason Maskiell | Jason Warren | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Arcelia | 1 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Bundoran | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Forward Ho | 9 | Sheridan Clarke | J F Moloney | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Deep Stream | 8 | Carleen Hefel | R Tait | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Titanic | 2 | Mitchell Aitken | V L Malady | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | It's Gnarly | 10 | Ryan Houston | Logan McGill | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Pafitis | 12 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Theycallmethunder | 13 | Daniel Kelly | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Fastlane To Ascot | 3 | R K Challis | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Wetland | 11 | Neil Farley | T G Eurell | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Gift | 7 | T G Eurell | 59.5kg |
RMBL Investments Rising Stars (Bm56)
Superset stands out on pure form with class drop from BM64+ races, excellent good track record (26:4-5-4) and distance stats (21:2-6-4). Maps midfield in fast tempo suiting Yarra Glen's leader bias (33% win rate).
Epicus offers strong recent form (362) with significant class drop, recent 2nd earning prizemoney. Midfield map in fast tempo suits track's on-pace bias.
Barrier 3 aids midfield position in fast tempo, suiting Yarra Glen's fair layout. Lighter than topweights, recent fitness edges inconsistent rivals. Third pick behind class-droppers with superior speed.
Backmarker but fast tempo could open race. Best value roughy ahead of inconsistent types like Five Star King.
- 1st1SupersetHannah Edgley$5.50
- 2nd3Tookay PeteEmily Pozman$10.00
- 3rd7AppplebyLuke Cartwright$3.30
- 4th10Elly DeeSheridan Clarke$31.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Superset | 8 | Hannah Edgley | Shawn Mathrick | 62.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Tookay Pete | 2 | Emily Pozman | Melissa Page | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Apppleby | 4 | Luke Cartwright | G Eurell | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 10 | Elly Dee | 11 | Sheridan Clarke | T Kilgower | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Il Cielo | 5 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Five Star King | 6 | Bree Temple | J D Sadler | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Hustle | 9 | Caitlin Hollowood | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Fortyfour Magnum | 3 | Jade Smith | L Smith | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Epicus | 7 | Ryan Houston | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Rich And Joyful | 1 | Zoe Waller | K & K Keys | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Royal Infantry | 13 | P Kearney | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Gamadale Indi | 7 | Cameron Thompson | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Snick | 12 | J D Sadler | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Qubella | 10 | B J Goodwin | 56.5kg |
Manhari Hcp (62)
Barrier 4 ideal for midfield launch on fair track; fitness trumps first-uppers in fast tempo. Reliable threat to topweight.
Barrier 1 exploits weak inside bias at Yarra Glen sprint; consistent placer (20:1-5-4) with strong distance stats despite class rise. First up but prior synthetics placings show fitness; inside saves backmarker in fast tempo. Solid each-way.
Second up stats solid (2:0-1-1), recent runs showed finishing strength despite 7th. Yarra Glen suits on-pace; outweighs rivals' provincial form in BM58 volatility.
Barrier 9 tests in fast tempo but class rise offset by light weight/form ceiling.
- 1st8Cool CharlieLachlan King$7.50
- 2nd7FroseZoe Waller$4.40
- 3rd10Mr TimeCaitlin Hollowood$51.00
- 4th3Chartwell HouseLiana Wood$21.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Cool Charlie | 1 | Lachlan King | Erin Maher | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Frose | 4 | Zoe Waller | Jamie Barry | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | Mr Time | 3 | Caitlin Hollowood | Marcus O'Connor | 52kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Chartwell House | 6 | Liana Wood | Jack Laing | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 4 | No Overtaking | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Brent Stanley | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Kulina | 5 | Hannah Le Blanc | D P Dwyer | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Yamato | 8 | C J Davis | 54kg | $201.00 | |
| 8th | 2 | Fire | 7 | Jackie Beriman | Michael Harrison | 60kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Close To Midnight | 2 | Carleen Hefel | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Paparazzo | 2 | Craig Weeding | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Smash Blue | 4 | Luke Oliver | 58kg |
Bet365 Bet Boost (Bm56)
Dropping to BM56 suits, has distance wins/places, and maps midfield on a fast tempo favoring strong finishers at Yarra Glen.
Barrier 3 ideal for Yarra Glen, maps forward in likely fast tempo. Second-up stats unremarkable but current fitness trumps most. Slightly shorter than assessed but solid place chance despite class rise; behind Tactfull due to lack of proven win ability at level.
Barrier 5 maps midfield ideally for fast tempo favoring closers with turn of foot at Yarra Glen. Slight class drop and fitness edge over tired legs like Frank Express; value ahead of overhyped leaders in upset-prone BM56.
Outcaster offers value with strong Yarra Glen record (3:1-0-1 T&D) and dropping to BM56. Consistent placegetter thriving on Good tracks, recent fitness better than spellers. Roughy potential.
- 1st9TakemetothemoonCeline Gaudray$2.40
- 2nd13OutcasterJake Noonan$8.00
- 3rd12TactfullSam Kennedy$5.50
- 4th7Dancing JuiceLuke Cartwright$12.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Takemetothemoon | 3 | Celine Gaudray | Liam Howley | 59kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 13 | Outcaster | 8 | Jake Noonan | Rachael Cunningham | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Tactfull | 7 | Sam Kennedy | Rory Hunter | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Dancing Juice | 10 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Jakk's Fortune | 4 | Sheridan Clarke | Adam Hanley | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Redwood Shadow | 6 | Bree Temple | F Stockdale | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Northwood Vamoose | 5 | Sally Wynne | Ms S L Wynne | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Frank Express | 1 | Zoe Waller | A Rosolini | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 2 | All Torque | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | J D Sadler | 61kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Exabanoise | 12 | Chris Calthorpe | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Kiss My Rock | 6 | P Kearney | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Thiblos | 2 | Koby Jennings | T Kilgower | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Liberty Rae | 9 | Cameron Thompson | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Podente | 10 | Brett Scott | 60kg |
De Bortoli (Bm56)
Outclasses inconsistent field despite low win rate.
Recent sequence 769166 shows fitness, Good 4 record solid. Midfield map ideal for fast tempo where backmarkers struggle. Superior track knowledge edges inconsistent topweights like Clinger/Mariota.
Mordialloc Beach shows reliable recent form with places from higher grade, Good 4 record includes a win, recent 4th/3rd/5th pattern. Midfield positioning favors fast tempo over deep closers.
Barrier 5 ideal midfield for Yarra Glen fast tempo favoring strong finishers over backmarkers.
- 1st4Seeyou RaiderLachlan King$12.00
- 2nd1Lygon Street LuigiCaitlin Hollowood$1.80
- 3rd2ClingerJackie Beriman$9.00
- 4th10Sunset BeautyPaul Gatt$21.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Seeyou Raider | 13 | Lachlan King | Jody Thompson | 61.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Lygon Street Luigi | 1 | Caitlin Hollowood | Denis Pagan | 60.5kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Clinger | 8 | Jackie Beriman | Ms J Beriman | 61.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Sunset Beauty | 4 | Paul Gatt | T Kilgower | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Lane Changer | 3 | Emily Pozman | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Mariota | 12 | Koby Jennings | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 61.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Mordialloc Beach | 9 | Jason Maskiell | Ms W Kelly | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 12 | Pensatore | 11 | Sheridan Clarke | Ms T Cullen | 60kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Sorry Sailor | 2 | Jake Noonan | Rachael Cunningham | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Pop's Pipe | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Eye Of Epaulette | 7 | Teodore Nugent | D Binaisse | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Every Little Thing | 8 | David & Coral Feek | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Bob The Horse | 6 | Zoe Waller | J F Moloney | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Hot Chilli Mama | 10 | Bree Temple | J D Sadler | 53.5kg |
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