Hellbent mare Sussex Duchess is going from strength to strength this campaign, claiming her third career victory with a dynamic win over 1300m at Geelong.

The mare is enjoying a stellar preparation, finishing outside the placings just once in five starts—a fourth. Stepping out to 1300m, Sussex Duchess, partnered by star hoop Craig Williams, was held up in the straight but stormed home once clear to record an emphatic victory.

The pair jumped well and settled towards the rear of the midfield. Travelling strongly throughout, Sussex Duchess made her move approaching the 600m mark, peeling out in search of clear running. Finding that opportunity at the top of the straight, she charged down the centre of the track.

Digging deep, the mare showed a real will to win, surging past her rivals to secure victory in a thrilling photo finish.

Sussex Duchess has truly come into her own this campaign, maturing both mentally and physically. She’s in terrific order and now reaping the benefits.

The three-year-old daughter of Alabama Express, Sistine Express, broke through for her maiden win at Stawell, taking out the 1300m 'Buzbiz 3YO Maiden Plate' at just her second career start.

Showing strong improvement from her debut, the filly—raced by Seymour Bloodstock—proved too good, claiming the second event on the card with a polished and confident performance.

Jumping from barrier five, the well-supported favourite settled into second position, enjoying the perfect run outside the leader. Partnered by jockey Dean Yendall, Sistine Express travelled strongly throughout.

The pair peeled out on straightening, and under riding from Yendall, the filly quickly found the front. She continued to lengthen, charging down the track to score by 0.4 lengths.

The lightly raced filly will take plenty of improvement from the run—a valuable confidence boost for a youngster with significant upside.

The four-year-old Foxwedge gelding, Foxy Heart, notched his second career victory with a strong win in the ‘Picklebet’s Perks 0–56 Handicap’ at Werribee.

Rock-hard fit following his fourth run this campaign, the gelding relished the step up to 1400m, delivering a solid performance under jockey Mitch Aitken.

Jumping from barrier seven, the pair settled midfield and travelled comfortably throughout. In a race where the field was well strung out, they made a decisive move approaching the 600m mark to build momentum.

Foxy Heart loomed into contention on the turn and issued a strong challenge in the straight, taking the lead inside the final 150m. Finishing powerfully, he was dominant over the last 50m, pulling away to score by 1.5 lengths.

It was a well-deserved result for a fantastic group of patient connections.

A brilliant mid-race decision by in-form jockey Harry Coffey saw Earl Of Gloucester secure his maiden victory in dominant fashion, powering to a spectacular six-length win.

Confident he was aboard a fit horse following pre-race discussions with trainer Andrew Noblet, Coffey—who had been positioned three wide toward the rear—made a decisive move when the tempo eased mid-race. Rolling forward at the right moment proved the winning play, setting up a commanding performance.

The key was maintaining momentum, and the pair delivered a powerful staying display, putting the race beyond doubt well before the finish in Race 3 at Ararat.

Like many stayers, the four-year-old son of Royal Meeting has taken time to find his rhythm. However, the gelding is relishing stepping out over longer distances, and the lightly raced gelding—owned by Seymour Bloodstock—looks set to continue his progression following this confidence-boosting win.

Another outstanding result for the team.

Talented four-year-old Body Of Venus (by Royal Meeting) delivered an impressive victory in the final race at Ararat, completing a stable double for the team.

Following the earlier win of Earl Of Gloucester, the mare—ridden by jockey John Allen—produced a powerful late surge to secure victory in a thrilling photo finish, capping a successful day for Seymour Bloodstock and the Noblet Racing stable.

Despite racing three wide throughout and copping a bump on the turn, Body Of Venus showed tremendous determination. Unfazed, she unleashed an impressive turn of foot inside the final 200 metres to storm home and claim the win.

This marked her fourth career victory and her second from as many starts since joining Noblet Racing, underlining her excellent form this preparation.

She continues to go from strength to strength this campaign, and this performance was a clear reflection of her ongoing progression.

Lightly raced Puissance De Lune mare Fondled delivered a dominant on-pace display to break her maiden second-up at Kyneton.

At just her fifth career start, the progressive four-year-old left nothing to chance in the Hygain Maiden Plate (1218m), producing an assertive performance

Ridden confidently by John Allen, Fondled began cleanly from barrier three and quickly worked into a forward position. Travelling strongly throughout, she stalked the leader before taking control on the home turn. Once asked for an effort, she responded impressively, extending over the final 100 metres to score by a length and a half.

Having shown plenty of promise in her first preparation with two consecutive runner-up finishes, it was pleasing to see the mare return this campaign stronger and more mature. Known as “Paris” around the stable, she put it all together, improving from her first-up run to come away the victor.

Bred and raced by Seymour Bloodstock, the result marks another rewarding milestone for the team.

New acquisition, 4YO mare Body Of Venus made an immediate impact for the Noblet Racing stable, scoring an impressive first-up victory in the BM56 Manhari Handicap over 1100m at Horsham.

Expertly guided by jockey Cian MacRedmond, the daughter of Royal Meeting jumped from barrier five and settled midfield. Travelling well throughout, she maintained her momentum and waited for the right moment to strike. Angling out to take a gap as they turned for home, the pair burst through, with the mare producing a strong kick to secure a 1.25-length win in the final stages.

It was a perfectly timed ride and a solid performance from the pair. MacRedmond was full of praise post-race, noting the mare “put the race to bed in three strides,” adding that her two recent jump-outs had her primed for the fresh assignment.

The Seymour Bloodstock-owned mare has now recorded three career wins and looks set for a promising campaign ahead.

Flying the flag for Noblet Racing in the new stable colours, talented four-year-old Sussex Duchess secured her second win of the campaign with a bold performance at Seymour.

The mare, by Hellbent, was a $160,000 purchase from the Inglis Premier Sale, offered by Mill Park Stud, who retain an interest in her.

She appears to have matured significantly this preparation, with trainer Andrew Noblet noting she has developed both mentally and physically since her last campaign.

Partnered by in-form jockey Harry Coffey, the mare jumped from barrier four in the 1200m event. After beginning cleanly, the pair settled midfield, one off the fence, maintaining their position through the early stages. Approaching the turn, they made their move as the tempo increased. Peeling out to the centre of the track on straightening, the mare produced a strong finishing burst to secure victory in the final strides.

It’s terrific to see this mare come into her own, rewarding her patient owners with another win this preparation.

Recent addition to the Noblet Racing stable, five-year-old mare Zeshadow produced a gutsy performance to claim the Benchmark 62 Manhari Handicap over 1600 metres at Ballarat.

Second-up from a solid first-up run over 1400 metres, the daughter of Zed relished the step up to a mile. Given a textbook ride by jockey Johnny Allen, the pair clinched victory right on the line.

Jumping from barrier seven, Zeshadow was only fairly away before settling in a midfield position. She travelled strongly throughout and was full of running when clear upon straightening. Setting out in pursuit of the breakaway leader, the mare produced a powerful finishing burst, digging deep in the final strides to reel in her rival and secure the win.

A slow-maturing type, it was pleasing to see the mare break through at just her second start for the stable — hopefully the beginning of a fruitful campaign. A terrific result for a wonderful group of connections.

Russian Choice Breaks Through at Stawell

Three-year-old filly Russian Choice provided a welcome early-season highlight when shedding her maiden status in decisive fashion at Stawell, securing the first winner of the year for Noblet Racing.

The daughter of Russian Camelot was making just her second career appearance in the Russ Studio Jewellers Maiden Plate over 1300 metres, claiming the victory with professional ease.

Partnered by jockey Dean Yendall, Russian Choice broke smartly from barrier seven and quickly settled into a comfortable rhythm just off the speed. Trailing the leader throughout the filly was full of running as they turned for home.

Approaching the 600-metre mark, Yendall made his move, drawing alongside the leader before angling into the centre of the track to deliver her challenge. Once asked to extend, the response was immediate and decisive. She kicked clear as the turned for home, and was just too good, drawing away over the closing stages to score by a length and three-quarters.

It was a bold performance from the promising filly, who proved far too strong when it mattered most, registering a comfortable and convincing victory.

Russian Choice is raced by J. Richards, and on the evidence of this performance, she appears a filly with scope for further improvement as her campaign unfolds.