Notching her first Rising Star win for the season, Jess Del Frari greeted the judge aboard the Michael Travers-prepared roughie Estaverdi ($20) who defied all challenges to score narrowly.

Amy McLucas (Zarafah, $5) and Ellen Hennessy (The Chaplain, $6.50) rounded out the placings.

Bailey Wheeler maintains the Series lead with 18 points ahead of Amy McLucas and Jenny Duggan (12 points each).

The next heat will be run at Queanbeyan on January 21st.

Check out the Rising Star Series page for the latest point score, honour roll, conditions etc.