There’s no denying the excitement around Weeding Racing filly, Coco De Luxe, who impressively put away her rivals at Albury on Monday.

Having her second start, Jake Duffy was again in the saddle, and the 3YO All Too Hard filly showed off a devastating turn of foot, quickly putting lengths on the field before strolling in for a comfortable victory.

The youngster has caught the eye during both of her wins, delivering an unlikely victory at Echuca on December 31.

On debut, and with Duffy in the saddle, Coco De Luxe was held up for a run and made great ground late to win for connections in the 1100m Maiden Plate.

The sky is the limit for the filly, owned and raced by Alison Saville and Pam Hawkes.

Coco De Luxe’s victory headlines a good period for the Wangaratta stable, where they also landed wins at Wagga on January 15 and Wangaratta on January 18.

Racing at Wagga, Shaun Guymer rode a winner for Weeding, getting the best out of Paparazzo in the 1200m Class One Handicap.

The perennial placegetter had run four consecutive second placings leading into the race, but found a good event and scored thrillingly.

The two-time winner, boasting another seven placings to his name in 13 starts, has been a good earner, with the 4YO Holler gelding winning over $65,000 in 13 months.

Then at Wangaratta on Sunday, stable stalwart Yam kept up his terrific preparation.

The 5YO Pluck gelding had Cassidy Hill in the saddle when contesting the 1400m Benchmark 66 Handicap and won in good fashion, putting the best part of two lengths on the field.

That’s two wins in three starts – both arriving on his home track.

What’s most rewarding is that Yam is a known mudlark, with his best form generally showcased on heavy tracks, but his recent wins have been on soft five and good three racecourses, respectively.

Weeding has now won 19 races in season 2025/26, and 47 over the past 12 months, and will look toward the Wagga meeting on Australia Day, with the likes of Big Day Out, Fox Appeal, and Paparazzo entered.

 

Words/Image: Jeff Hanson