Yarra Valley Racing Tips for Monday, December 29th 2025

We have expert betting tips for racing at Yarra Valley on Monday, which includes eight races.

Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Yarra Valley racing tips

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Race 1. (13:30) Bet365 Top Finishes Maiden (1514m)

#10 – Lowestoft @ $2.00

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Money has come for Lowestoft, who owns three placings from four starts, and it won’t take her long to break through for a win.

The four-year-old mare by Shamus Award ran third at Kyneton last time out, and slight improvement will be enough to win here.

It’s not a strong field, so look for her to take advantage.

Stake: 3 Units

Race 2. (14:00) United Petroleum Maiden (1009m)

#9 – Alphabet @ $3.60

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Alphabet didn’t have much luck last time out at Werribee, but we’re including her in picks based on her debut effort.

The three-year-old filly by Farnan ran second at Cranbourne, which is a good enough form guide to take her close in this race.

The only worry is barrier 14, but she should still run well.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (14:30) Bet365 Same Race Multi Maiden (1209m)

#2 – Celestial Zara @ $5.50

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Punters get each-way odds with Celestial Zara, who comes off two jumpout wins, including one at Mornington.

The John McArdle-trained filly doesn’t meet an overly tough field on debut, and she could take advantage with a big effort.

Take the each-way odds available.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (15:00) Yarra Valley Toyota Maiden (1209m)

#8 – Bundoran @ $7.50

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Bundoran runs at better odds than expected after posting four placings from five career starts.

The four-year-old mare by Pride of Dubai comes off a placing at Ararat, and we priced her at $4.40, so the $7.50 odds are generous.

She should track into the race nicely and give punters a good sight.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 5. (15:30) RMBL Investments Rising Stars BM56 (1209m)

#2 – Five Star King @ $10.00

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The five-year-old is a two-time winner at Yarra Valley, and that form should be enough to take him close.

His last two starts came at Mornington, and he has always been a runner that needs a couple of starts under his belt before showing his best.

Getting 4kg off his back could be enough to win.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (16:00) Manhari Handicap (1009m)

#1 – Close to Midnight @ $1.55

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We’re not surprised to see money come for Close to Midnight, who has been doing most of his racing in town against much stronger fields.

The four-year-old son of I Am Invincible owns a win and four placings from 10 starts, and he comes off a run at Caulfield.

He should put this field away without much fuss.

Stake: 4 Units

Race 7. (16:30) Bet365 Bet Boost BM56 (1968m)

#12 – Tactfull @ $3.50

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Tactfull is a four-time winner throughout his career, and he has a good chance of making it five wins on Monday.

The eight-year-old has yet to fire in three attempts at Yarra Valley, but this is a winnable race, and his odds have firmed from a $10 opening quote.

It could pay to follow the money in this race.

Stake: 1 Units

Race 8. (17:00) De Bortoli BM56 (1514m)

#7 – Lane Changer @ $11.00

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Lane Changer could make a big impact fresh up, and at the odds, we’re happy to include her in our horse racing picks.

The four-year-old mare won at Sale last preparation over 1744m, so kicking off over 1514m should be right up her alley.

Getting 1.5kg off her back should make enough difference to take her close.

Stake: 1 Unit

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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