Champagne Shisha proved a class above her opposition at Moonee Valley yesterday in winning the Windsor Insurance Brokers Handicap.

Trained by Mark Riley who is on the crest of a wave at present having prepared nine winners since the last week in January, from 20 runners only four have missed a place.

He is now training out of Mornington with success and confidence, placing his horses carefully where he thinks they can win, which is the art of training.

Mark came into prominence back in the late seventies as a jockey, apprenticed to his father Martin; they had a wonderful association with the bonny filly Mistress Anne.

She defeated Luskin Star by three and a half lengths in the Northern Slipper Stakes at Broadmeadow, Newcastle, both shared favouritism at 5-4 each of two, as bookmakers quoted in that era, those odds are rarely seen on a racecourse.

Ryan Moloney makes the best of the opportunities he receives riding in the city, his win on Cash Currency was a gem, he rides the rails so well, always prepared to wait for that opening, more often than not it will come, it is just a matter of patience.

When the opening appeared, the son of Dash For Cash was there in a flash, having the race within his keeping in a few strides.

Cash Currency is trained by Robbie Griffiths; he has enjoyed a lot of success with the progeny of Dash For Cash.

Lightly raced filly, Pitch Perfect, showed her rivals a clean pair of heels, skipping away to an easy win at Moonee Valley .

Trained by Greg Eurell, she has an affinity with Moonee Valley, having won twice there in her five starts.

She is now ready to step up a grade or two, her greatest asset is her pace and she will give them something to chase next time she steps out.