Among Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman’s impressive three-year-old fillies, Alpha Sofie is poised as the pioneer for her autumn initiation at Caulfield.

Her initial start since last September comes in the Group 3 Peter Le Grand Stakes (1100m) scheduled for Saturday.

Originally a Queensland filly, she registered two Eagle Farm successes before an explosive debut for Moody and Coleman via a Moonee Valley triumph, followed by an immediate spell.

Coleman expressed the team’s enthusiasm for her return, including stablemates and three-year-old fillies Sheza Alibi and Ole Dancer.

Moody and Coleman have been pleased with Alpha Sofie’s physical conditioning and development over her layoff period.

“I think she’s improved off her last preparation,” Coleman said.

“Her work and her jump-outs leading into this first-up run have been really impressive.

“She won very comfortably at her only run for us and it was a good form race as well.

“We’re very excited and the break did her well. She seems more mature and stronger physically this time as well.”

The Listed Atlantic Jewel Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley fell to Alpha Sofie, who saw off Custom, Salty Pearl and fellow stable filly Ole Dancer.

Spring progressed with Ole Dancer annexing the Group 1 Thousand Guineas (1600m) at Caulfield, while Sheza Alibi prevailed in Melbourne Cup carnival action before the Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m).

“She (Alpha Sofie) is the first one we’re unleashing and next week we’ll have Sheza Alibi and Ole Dancer back at the races, all being well,” Coleman said.

“Sheza Alibi goes to the Desirable Stakes while Ole Dancer will go to the fillies and mares Frances Tressady Stakes.”

Flemington hosts both fixtures at 1400m. With Alpha Sofie tackling the Peter Le Grand Stakes first-up, the racing betting markets are worth a look for value.

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