Yarra Valley

Today, January 12, 2026Flat7f

Verdict

HONEY MAKER (5) is worth another chance. Winner of a similar race two back then was poised to pounce last time but got shuffled back right at a crucial point in the race and could manage only seventh. Better than that and worth another try. EVERY LITTLE THING (11) was a close-up third fresh then stayed at that trip second-up and was safely held. Freshened and has since had a nice jump-out. Sure to improve over the extra ground. SLATE RIPPER (7) has been midfield in all three this time in but should be at his top now. Has two wins at this trip and looks ready to fire. HOT CHILLI MAMA (12) has been kept fresh since a solid fourth last time and the start prior ran on well for third over a similar journey to this. Definite threat. TOUXLOVE (4) won his only other try third-up and looks ready to show best now.

5. Honey Maker
11. Every Little Thing
7. Slate Ripper

R5 1500m Hcap

5. 5. Honey Maker
J: BEN ALLENT: SHAWN MATHRICK
F: 33117
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Stony Creek Bm56 on December 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Miss Castelvecchio with 61kg at $14. The race before that won by a neck at Tatura F&M Bm56 December 14 over 1450m defeating Snappy Pierro carrying 61kg at $3.90. Last run better than it looked and can make amends.
9. 9. La Meeting
J: SHANE FOLEYT: LEE & SHANNON HOPE
F: 92035
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Last start 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm62 on January 3 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cosmic Charger carrying 56kg at $8. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Werribee Bm56 on December 15 over 1408m, 1.0 len behind Capital Grace carrying 59kg at $6.50. Thereabouts last time out. Worth plenty of thought.
2. 2. Preservator
J: BRAD RAWILLERT: K J FYTHE
F: 17602
Price History:
5.50
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Stony Creek Bm56 on December 30 over 1600m, 3 len behind Miss Castelvecchio carrying 62kg at $26. The start before that 12th of 14 at Moe 0-62 on December 14 over 2050m, 17 len behind Calypso King carrying 59.5kg at $26. Thereabouts last time and worth keeping safe.
8. 8. Trinitys Doro
J: JACKIE BERIMANT: BRIAN MCGRATH
F: 22241
Price History:
7.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Hanging Rock Bm56 January 1 over 1600m defeating Alternate carrying 58kg at $4.20. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Colac 0 - 56 on December 20 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Dougal Mckeen with 55kg at $5. This tougher but in winning form and can measure up again.
11. 11. Every Little Thing
J: CELINE GAUDRAYT: DAVID & CORAL FEEK
F: 60x30
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 8 at Mornington Cl1 on November 10 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Stolen Art carrying 56kg at $9. Second-up 12th of 14 at Kyneton Bm56 on December 11 over 1203m, 6 len behind Bons To Riches with 59kg at $13. Well placed and sure to improve over the extra ground.
3. 3. Ioane
J: JAKE DUFFYT: AMY & ASH YARGI
F: 6x49x
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
154
Verdict
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 August 12 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Saint Winifred with 61.5kg at $5.50. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Geelong Bm64 July 25 over 1450m, soft track; 3 len behind Fabrice with 58.5kg at $21. Capable of a bold return.
7. 7. Slate Ripper
J: WILL GORDONT: COLIN MCGILLIVRAY
F: 6x666
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Last start 6th of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on December 31 over 1600m, 6 len behind Aka Daka with 61kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 11 at Werribee Bm56 on December 15 over 1408m, 1.75 len behind Capital Grace carrying 61.5kg at $31. Has two wins this trip and expected to be running on hard.
10. 10. Adki
J: AMY HERRMANNT: MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
F: 11074
Price History:
15.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Last start 4th of 9 at Wodonga Bm62 on January 4 over 1590m, 4.5 len behind Flash Of Dallas carrying 56kg at $9.50. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 10 at Tatura F&M Bm56 on December 14 over 1450m, 5 len behind Honey Maker carrying 61.5kg at $12. Might struggle again.
12. 12. Hot Chilli Mama
J: BREE TEMPLET: JOHN SADLER
F: 95534
Price History:
12.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Stawell 0 - 56 on December 13 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Take The Prize carrying 54kg at $6.50. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Geelong Bm56 on November 8 over 1535m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Smoke 'N' Oakum with 54kg at $7.50. Thereabouts lately and looks a definite threat over this longer trip.
6. 6. Sorry Sailor
J: JASON MASKIELLT: RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
F: 91669
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track Bm56 on December 29 over 1514m, 12 len behind Seeyou Raider carrying 61kg at $13. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track Bm56 on December 19 over 1514m, 6 len behind Queensbury with 61.5kg at $8.50. Prepared to overlook.
14. 14. Kyokushin
J: VALENTIN LE BOEUFT: SHARYN TROLOVE
F: 84704
Price History:
51.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on December 29 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Amanoah with 57kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track Bm56 on December 19 over 1514m, 10 len behind Queensbury with 59kg at $41. Not far away latest and worth keeping safe.
13. 13. Armalite
J: DYLAN DUNNT: BRETT SCOTT
F: 500x9
Price History:
41.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after eight months sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track Bm56 on December 19 over 1514m, 9 len behind Queensbury carrying 58kg at $10. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Mornington Bm64 on December 6 2024 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Estrapaz with 59kg at $20. Not keen.

Non-Runners

4. 4. Touxlove
J: LACHLAN KINGT: MARCUS O'CONNOR
F: 17x75
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 7th of 11 at Albury Cl1 on December 6 over 1175m, 4 len behind Divron carrying 58kg at $14. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at Wangaratta Bm56 on December 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Yam with 61.5kg at $26. Going well. Won only other try third-up and looks set to improve.
1. Gin O'clock
J: RUBY LAMONTT: GRANT WHITE
F: 26x00
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
2-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm56 on December 22 over 1170m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Moonbird with 63kg at $41. Second run from a spell sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Wodonga Bm62 on January 4 over 1300m, 14 len behind Foreman's Gully carrying 59.5kg at $51. Struggling to find form and has the job ahead.

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