Wodonga
Race 4 – Flying Celica
Jockey – Will Price
2050m – Barrier 10
Last start winner Flying Celica gets beyond 2000-metres on rain-affected ground at Wodonga this afternoon. The four-year-old daughter of Toronado fought hard at Geelong three weeks ago to win over 1720-metres, giving the impression the rise in distance will suit here today. Jockey Will Price rides from the outside gate in a field of ten and will drift back in the early parts, looking to cart into the race approaching the home bend.
Speed comes from Testing The Cugat in gate nine, while expect Catching Stars and Quamby to roll forward and settle in the first few heading into the back. Even affair. Winds Of March draws softly on the inside and should receive a lovely trail throughout. He was sound at Kyneton last time out, finishing two lengths behind subsequent city-winner Almonti. That’s good form for this, one of the main chances. Ruperts Red Rocket comes back in grade today, having performed okay at Caulfield and Moonee Valley. On trial at this trip, but must be considered. Each way chances to Dancing Duck, who has a solid record at the track and trip (7:2-2-0), and Genrichero, who has his first go beyond 2000-metres.
Flying Celica will appreciate the steadier tempo up in distance today, able to enjoy a soft run in the second half of the field. She’ll need to get mobile before straightening, looking for a back to follow into the race at the right time. Her win at Geelong is good enough to have her feature in this.
Currently, Flying Celica is a $6.50 chance in the market.