Moe   18 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

Ladbrokes Hosted Pots Maiden Plate 1614m

Track: HEAVY 9   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.95)  

Strong tempo expected from Always Free, Overpriced and Pride Of Mandy. ALWAYS FREE (9) made a nice impression on debut at Werribee when sitting on speed and boxing on for a narrow defeat, beaten half a length. She should only come on from that and looks the clear one to beat. PRIDE OF MANDY (15) was third in that Werribee race on resumption from a spell. She should strip fitter and draws for every hope, go close again. WHO'LLSTOPLORRAINE (13) has been going okay in her maiden campaign, battling away on very heavy ground at Geelong when last seen in fourth. She'll be rock hard fit and up on speed. FRENCH ROMANCE (11) is a filly by Maurice on debut for the Griffiths yard who can run well despite drawing wide. WEST FORTY SEVENTH (8) has been solid in two runs back and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Always Free to win.
1 8 A LONG STORY SHORT
MICHAEL KENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K B Bloodstock & G L Mizzi
Was well-supported at debut, 8th of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1607m, on a slow track; 10 len behind It Matters carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Can improve sharply.
6
MS MOLLY BOURKE
Yellow, Lime Quarters, Striped Sleeves, Black Stars Band, Yellow And Lime Quartered Cap, Black Star
2 44x97 HELTER PELTZER
CHRIS CALTHORPE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss M M Moyle, B J Hodder, B A McAllister, Mrs D S Morfidis, Mrs J N Hodder, Mrs M Powell, M J Kelly, Scruffy (Mgr: P Crawford), P Morfidis, S B Powell, Mrs R G Torney, Ms A R Milliken, G J Hickey & Hay Pea Eye (Mgr: S T Morris)
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind On The Loose with 59.5kg at $51. Last start 7th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1715m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Rainsun carrying 59.5kg at $31. Prefer to see him show some form before considering.
11
L NOLEN
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
3 0 KNIGHT'S ENOUGH
MARK STEPHENSON
3YO  GR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
B W Pitts
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 21 len behind Lucky Single with 56kg at $101. Better for that run but happy enough to avoid.
9
SAM KENNEDY
Yellow, Red And Black Diagonal Stripes And Sleeves, Black Cap
4 NO DOUBT CORAL
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Y H H Yuk Hon
Gelding by Doubtland making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Mornington on May 27. Watch the market.
8
J MOTT
Navy Blue, Turquoise Epaulettes, White Sleeves And Cap
5 NOTTOLOOK
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) & Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne)
Gelding by All Too Hard making his first appearance. Finished sixth in a Caulfield Heath trial over 1050m on June 11. Market best guide.
12
J NOONAN
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 35 OVERPRICED
DEAN BINAISSE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M T Binaisse
Lining up for just third start. At debut, came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1214m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Golden Magnate with 58kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 10 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Varadero carrying 58kg at $31. Rough hope.
15
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
7 39945 WAR NO MORE
BELINDA SIMPSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs H J Stephens, G D Stephens, D A Stephens & Ms A L Stringer
Last start faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1612m, slow going 3 len behind Palladium with 59.5kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Meleys with 59.5kg at $101. Needs to lift.
1
B RAWILLER
Pink And Grey Diamonds, Blue Hooped Sleeves And Cap
8 99x64 WEST FORTY SEVENTH
M LAWSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W J Nuttall, S A Lawson, Mrs A T Menzies, C F Menzies & S Hill-Smith
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind On The Loose carrying 59.5kg at $81. Second-up 4th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1412m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Fastobid carrying 59.5kg at $17. Racing well. Can improve again.
10
MITCHELL AITKEN
Cerise, White Star And Cap, Cerise Star
9 2 ALWAYS FREE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, M J Regan, Ms J Crewes, P L Ward, Dr E J Cassar, Ms K Gould, T J Sargent-Wilson & Sewgoolam Racing Connection
At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1425m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Analytical with 57.5kg at $7. Should improve and take plenty of catching.
14
BEN ALLEN
Beige, Dark Blue Cross Of Lorraine, Sleeves And Cap With Beige Star
10 55874 DOWNTHERABBITHOLE
BRIAN MCGRATH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M M McGrath
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1425m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Analytical with 57.5kg at $71. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Pakenham 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Annabelle Sunshine carrying 54.5kg at $15. Doubt she can bother these.
7
NATHAN PUNCH
Navy Blue, Pink Sash, Cream Sleeves, Pink Armbands And Cap
11 FRENCH ROMANCE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R D Griffiths, Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd, B R R S Syndicate (Mgr: S N Webb), J T Cosgrove, S M Cosgrove, Vaguely Nobel Farm (Mgr: C S Prebble), Slippery Seal Racing (Mgr: M A Seal), L P Whinney, H L I Williams & M R Hayes
Three-year-old filly by leading sire Maurice out of Kraquante. Robbie Griffiths has her ready for this with nine recent trials prior to her debut today. Finished fourth in a Caulfield Heath trial over 1050m on June 11. Should be ready to run well despite a tricky gate.
13
PATRICK MOLONEY
Navy Blue, Red Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
12 935x QUEEN VICTORIOUS
RICHARD LAMING
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 57.0KG
I A Heilig, W A Heilig, M L Alston, Mrs C M Alston, Mrs A Lane, B R Hill, R L Hill, G I Joyce, D J B Joyce, C R Dooley, T G Ellis, Ms S R Lawlor, S Serra, D P Dorge & Mrs T Serra
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1414m, 9 len behind Venetian Choice with 57kg at $13. On debut ninth of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw October 23 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Rosa Aotearoa carrying 54kg at $12. In the mix.
5
DAMIEN THORNTON
Red, Four White Vees Inside Diamonds, Black Vees Inside Diamonds On Sleeves
13 82864 WHO'LLSTOPLORRAINE
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A J Carey, Ms S Harris, Mrs C A Carey & Mrs A L Gatt
Last start 4th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1715m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Rainsun carrying 57.5kg at $13. Before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Kiwi Jenni carrying 56kg at $21. Going well enough to challenge.
4
NADIA DANIELS
Light Blue, Pink Spot, White Sleeves, Pink Cap
14 x988x SHINES DISCREETLY
MATTHEW BROWN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S D Brown, Mrs L M Brown, D Thompson, Mrs L J Ten Dam, L G Ten Dam, W J Rilen, R J Mcgill, Mrs V Teakle, T P Mahony, J Mahony, Mrs P Lefebvre, A Lefebvre, C Fasoulis, D Crespin, G W Dartnell, P Boulton, Gems Plus (Mgr: P R Heenan) & J Conway
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1600m, soft track; 19 len behind Wentworth Falls carrying 59kg at $26. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw February 7 over 1500m, 8 len behind The Better Husband carrying 59kg at $61. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
3
Royal Blue, Horse Silhouette, White Chicken Silhouette And Cap
15 75x36 PRIDE OF MANDY
CLIFF BROWN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
So Bloodstock (Mgr: C So)
Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1425m, slow going 1.75 len behind Analytical with 57.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on October 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Rosa Aotearoa with 55kg at $20. Fitter and sets up very nicely.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Double Armbands, Black Cap, Yellow Star