Mornington 26 Sep 2026
GOING: G(4)
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The Big Screen Company Handicap 1500m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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A Diva to take charge ahead of Celestial Zara at a strong tempo. SAVITRI (2) was well backed first up at Sandown Hillside but just did a bit wrong in the small field and held her ground into fourth. She'd gone through the grades nicely as a 3yo filly and with the added fitness and extra trip she can atone. OCEAN BAY (1) has been faultless this campaign with three wins in a row, too good again last time off a moderate tempo at Sandown Hillside. Up in the weights but can win again. NAINA (6) was well backed last time and just got held up at a key stage at Caulfield Heath, beaten a neck. Gets a nice draw here and can atone. CELESTIAL ZARA (4) was behind Ocean Bay last time but had won two in a row prior and gets every chance to turn the tables on speed. A DIVA (3) can run well fresh, betting the best guide. SUGGESTED PLAY: Savitri to win.
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OCEAN BAY
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 4YO BAY MARE 62.0KG C Bennett, Flying Start No. 29 (Mgr: C Bennett), Lockdown Lads, R S Cocksedge, Lucky Six, B R Sedcole, G Eckersall, Shiny Penny, D P Stone, A S K E W (Mgr: D R Kennedy), Stormin Normin, Mrs C Mackay, C Mackay, Miss T Croon, D A Phillips, Wyuna Racing, C J Daly, N G Lamond & Lumpon Racing Form hard to fault. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.3 len in a Mares Bm74 at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Jenni Gone Bonkers with 57kg at $9. The run before that won by a neck in a Bm62 at Geelong on August 28 over 1547m on a rain affected track defeating Stay Humble carrying 59kg at $5. Flying this time in, hard to knock again. |
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| 2 | 116x4 |
SAVITRI
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY MARE 62.0KG Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan) Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 8 in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Geffina carrying 62kg at $2.35. Previously second-up 5th of 8 in a Bm66 at Sandown-Hillside on February 25 over 1300m, slow going 3.5 len behind Enamorada with 56.5kg at $6.50. Did enough fresh and should improve quickly. |
5 J ALLEN |
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| 3 | 444x7 |
A DIVA
RICHARD LAMING 6YO BROWN MARE 61.0KG S B Laming, D McCord, Divine Ladies (Mgr: Ms N R Joyce), Mrs S A Daly & Georgie's Angels (Mgr: Mrs F Kaparos) Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 May 30 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind First Chorus carrying 56.5kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Cranbourne F&M Bm70 March 13 over 1300m defeating Trial By Press with 59kg at $3. Handy mare who can run well fresh. |
9 ETHAN BROWN |
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| 4 | 2x114 |
CELESTIAL ZARA
JOHN MCARDLE 4YO B/BR MARE 60.0KG Mrs C L Nolan, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), Donalds Racing Celestial (Mgr: T Hughes) & Donalds Racing Zara (Mgr: A Vinar) Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 in a Mares Bm74 at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. The start before that won by 1.0 len in a Bm66 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1400m in soft going defeating Stay Humble with 58kg at $5.50. Brings the right form and maps nicely. |
3 J MOTT |
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| 5 | 1470x |
KAZARU
PHILLIP & TOMMY STOKES 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), A M Kerr, M Gunther, N C Taylor, A L Adams, M T Binney, B J O'Flynn, J Marslen, Jasmine Kewa Racing, J R Saltmarsh, D J Hutchinson, J J Wozniak, Three Fifths Racing, Beartown 49, TGIF, J B Young, R Sismey, J Dancer, Royal Troon & C J Wansbrough Resuming after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 Sa Derby May 2 over 2518m, soft track; 17 len behind Wigmore carrying 54.5kg at $61. Previously first up; sixth of 13 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw December 18 over 1422m, 4 len behind Dihheri carrying 57kg at $9. Market best guide fresh. |
8 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 6 | 1x742 |
NAINA
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG C J Waller, P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly, GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson), D Kavanagh & Mrs S Kavanagh Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 7 in a F&M Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on September 16 over 1600m, neck behind All Business with 59kg at $3. The start before that 4th of 12 in a F&M Bm78 at Caulfield on August 29 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Puglia with 56.5kg at $21. Touch stiff latest and sets up well. |
4 LOGAN BATES |
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| 7 | x4171 |
MISS CASTELVECCHIO
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Ms C J Littlefield, Ms S Taylor, Table Thirty Seven (Mgr: K J Ardley), B M Ziegler, Saturday Racing Group (Mgr: R Allen), P R Sankey, P A Harris, Ms D M Eichstadt, R Dean, S Richter & Hardhat Filly (Mgr: P A Dowling) Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a neck in a Bm62 at Sale on September 13 over 1415m defeating Let It Beel with 60kg at $4. Before that ran second last of 8 in a F&M Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; 19 len behind Blue Willow carrying 55kg at $5.50. Should be thereabouts again. |
1 JYE MCNEIL |
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HIGHLY INTRIGUED
SAAB HASAN 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG S Hasan, Shanzohelu (Mgr: A P Murphy), G P Heffernan, D Rabah, R P Fraser, P M Appleby, D K Woodsford, B Unwin, S R Jeary, Ms C Hamilton, B Neville, Workshop (Mgr: J Hughes), Tycoons Galore (Mgr: D J Fletcher), P J Unwin, J Hughes, M Drew, R Imbriano, J Hughes, S Appleby & T Ryan Second run back. First-up after four months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len in a Bm62 at Geelong on September 11 over 1300m defeating Kingsbury with 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 12 in a Bm58 at Corowa on May 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Deeling Aces with 60kg at $5.50. Tougher here but can't discount. |
9 JETT STANLEY |
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| 9 | 74x46 |
ALL TOO MYSTI
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG P W Greenbank, M A Greenbank, G Cundy, Great Flinders Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C M Fitzgerald), T Marsh, J B Golden, P A Gregory, Bozo Breeding (Mgr: D C Bowen), S P Fitton & M A Vella Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 in a 0-68 at Morphettville on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind From The Block carrying 58kg at $12. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 in a Bm70 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1514m, 3.5 len behind Mellifluent carrying 57kg at $11. Facing another stiff test today. |
8 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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PERFECT NIGHT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G T Ryan, Mrs V J Ryan, M E Ryan, B W Deboer, Mrs S Deboer, A E Ryan & Mrs R Ryan Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 in a Bm62 at Geelong on September 11 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Highly Intrigued with 58kg at $6. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on March 13 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Cadillac Sam with 56kg at $4. Fitter and in the mix. |
7 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 11 | 64014 |
TWO SIGMA
REECE GOODWIN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd, S Madden, McNewell Racing, G J Nelson, T A Scanlon, S J Pertile, R L Spencer, Osinaround, Mangan Racing, Mrs B J Quigley, A Quigley, Sigma Boys, C W Kwok, Stressed Racing, Mrs V M Stackhouse, T G Scanlon & RGR No 2 At the latest run 4th of 11 in a Bm62 at Sale on September 13 over 1732m, 2.5 len behind Korobeiniki with 58kg at $15. The run before that won by 0.5 len in a Bm56 at Wodonga on September 1 over 1590m in soft going defeating Star Royal carrying 59kg at $3.80. Inclined to risk. |
6 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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