Echuca
Race 2 – Flying Celica
Jockey – Harry Coffey
1618m – Barrier 4
Improving mare Flying Celica steps out to a mile in her fourth career start at Echuca this afternoon. The four-year-old daughter of Toronado was sound in two runs to start her preparation, before a good effort when just missing at Mildura last start, leaving a big gap back to the third-placed runner three weeks ago. Up to 1600-metres suits, jockey Harry Coffey able to sit outside or just behind the speed and enjoy a lovely run from an ideal draw here.
Speed comes from the inside with Stagemaster to hold its position from gate one, while Mitchellstown and Brave Eight can roll across with Flying Celica to find forward positions in the run. Brave Eight has been sound in two runs at a mile and peaks third-up today. Both runs have been on soft ground but he had jumped out well on a dry surface prior. One of the main chances. Mitchellstown was a solid debut at Geelong a fortnight ago, racing like the extra trip today will suit. Will improve again from the run today but no surprise to see her go close. Concede an each way chance to The Maestro, who gets blinkers third-up from a spell.
Flying Celica was in front a stride after the post at Mildura and finds a suitable race to go one better today. She’ll relish the 1600-metres and should enjoy a lovely run from a good draw. Must be considered a winning chance.
Currently, Flying Celica is a $4.40 chance in the market.