Mornington   08 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

Local Radio Station RPPFM 98.7 Handicap 1200m

Track: SOFT7   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Plenty of first starters engaged which muddies the map a little. It is fair to assume a keen tempo. Between a couple of winners, some city form and well-bred first starters looks like a strong race going forward. CENTENARY FLORIN (8) has race experience and perhaps more importantly not only a win but also on wet ground. Was a heavy track winner on debut then placed over 1400m. Freshened for the sharper trip and should run well. NITRO SONIC (5) was a winner this course and distance last time in soft going and can only be improved. AMBER SMILE (2) is a well-bred colt who is a relation to three-time Group 1 winner Forbidden Love. Very well educated and has won two of three most recent jumps-outs. Expected to measure up. ALPINE POINT (1) is a colt by Blue Point out of Aspen having first start. Fitter for two recent jump-outs and worth keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Centenary Florin.
1 ALPINE POINT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BROWN  COLT 59.0KG
Godolphin
Colt by Blue Point making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on May 29 at Flemington when finished fourth. Fitter for two recent jump-outs and worth keeping safe.
9
M J ZAHRA
Royal Blue
2 AMBER SMILE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
L Lee
Colt by All Too Hard facing the starter for the first time. Brother to three time Group 1 winner Forbidden Love. Very well educated and has won two of three most recent jumps-outs. Expected to measure up.
7
JACKSON RADLEY
Maroon, Silver Braids And Armbands, Black Cap
3 527x6 KO PHANGAN
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
Busuttin Racing, W C Bradnam, A C Salter, R D Hanley, J S Rogers, D P Juratowitch, S M Filipek, B W Tonks, S M Stanton, B Turner, S P Evans, D L Podger, M Psaltis, C S White, Ole Bart, T C D Racing, Jasper Racing, T A Cutler, Dr M A Holland & Full Moon Revellers
Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on May 9 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Natural Fling carrying 59kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath Mm 2yo Classic on December 20 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Unit Five with 58kg at $41. This easier and will strip fitter.
7
J MOTT
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
4 MYSTERY TRAIN
MICK NOLAN
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms H E Thomas, G C Thomas, P A Bridges, B Day, M L Hill, Ms L B Korgvee, A J Lux, T McDornan, S R Tanner, W B Tiernan & Ms J S Cooper
First starter by Saxon Warrior out of Tupelo Express. Has a total of four trials prior to his debut today. Makes debut on home course and worth watching for a push.
1
SAM KENNEDY
Red, Yellow Epaulettes, Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 7531 NITRO SONIC
JASON WARREN
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Warren, P D Johnson, Thoroughbred Girls No 52 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), P L Sumich, R I Sumich, Casino Bar (Mgr: A D White), A C Micale, R Halabi, M R Pollard, Z S Sumich, Ms K Warren, R Matic, M Halabi & J Johnson
Racing well recently. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1200m in soft going defeating Lotta City with 57kg at $11. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Taupe with 57kg at $8.50. Off the mark here last time and shapes as a top chance again.
3
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Red Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Vee On Cap
6 OPUNAKE
MARK WALKER
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Fortuna Opunake (Mgr: Mrs J Galvin)
Mark Walker trained two-year-old gelding lining up for debut and was an AUD $ 200,000 (Inglis 2025 2025 Premier Yearling Sale) purchase. Brother to Group2 winner Belletrix Star. Looked good in a recent trial win. Trialling well and with blinkers on worth keeping safe.
8
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Tangerine, White Sash, Fortuna Logo, White Sleeves, Tangerine And Royal Blue Hoops, Quartered Cap
7 STINGRAY BARB
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Watson, J Cummings, M J Nicol, D McNamara, J Black, Mrs T L Black, S Reichelt, P Cogan, M Coco, Ms T L Russell & B P Kearney
Gelding by Dirty Work making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Mornington jump-out on May 20. Trained here and beautifully drawn but won't find this an easy assignment.
2
NADIA DANIELS
Red, Gold Checked Sleeves
8 13 CENTENARY FLORIN
SHANE JACKSON
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
T J Gordon, J J O'Shea, M D Kuperman, E L Cummings, Mrs J Cummings, C Pavey, P Dingle, D Dingle, S J Sheppard & Mrs G L Sheppard
Lining up for just third start. At debut, raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp May 6 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Magiconi with 57kg at $9.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Flemington 2yo Hcp on May 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind Autumn Charm carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Talented filly freshened for this and looks hard to beat.
6
DECLAN BATES
Dark Green, Cream Epaulettes, Sleeves, Striped Cap
9 26x STELLAR CIPHER
CHRIS WALLER
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) & Ms C Xiao
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Flemington in the LR Talindert February 14 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Hard Kick carrying 57kg at $17. On debut second in a small field at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw January 29 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Tough Romance with 58kg at $8.50. Has ability and expected to feature.
13
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
10 DETERMINED ROSE
JEROME HUNTER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole)
Filly by Hellbent on debut. Won a jump-out at Mornington on May 6. Local galloper jumping out well and worth watching for a move.
5
C NEWITT
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
11 5 ADAKITE
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom) & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas)
At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Ballarat 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Cavill Avenue with 57kg at $11. Top-three chance in this line-up.
10
ZAC SPAIN
Navy, White Sash, Navy And Lime Striped Sleeves And Cap
12 0x TEARS OF HAPPINESS
CLINTON MCDONALD
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 13 at Caulfield in the LR M Cooper on November 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Eternal Warrior carrying 56kg at $31. Resuming in far easier and capable of a bold return.
4
B MELHAM
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
13 0 LADY BEAUVOIR
EDWARD CUMMINGS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
E A Cummings, Mrs A Foley & N M Foley
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Seymour 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Piazza with 56kg at $51. Doubt she will trouble these.
9
DAMIEN THORNTON
Hot Pink, White Lightning Bolts, Striped Cap