Mornington   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Cleanaway Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 3   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Not a great deal of pressure likely in the small field, with Prancing Spirit a potential leader. Tricky finish. PRANCING SPIRIT (2) ran a good race last time at Caulfield, beaten just a head by Heart Of Glass in a good effort. The run three back at Caulfield also reads well for this and if things go his way he'll be very hard to hold out. NAMESAKE (8) also comes through the Heart Of Glass race, beaten 1.2 lengths into third there. He's going well and should take beating. WALLENDA (3) was a smart winner two back in this grade at Randwick Kensington, even last time down the Flemington straight. Back to 1200m here can suit better. Expect improvement from HARRY GOT STYLES (4) second up and dropping back in grade. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Prancing Spirit.
1 47100 FLYING MIKKI
DAVID NOONAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J V Joiner
Last start 10th of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on March 29 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Codigo carrying 59.5kg at $31. Before that 13th of 15 at Sapphire Coast Bega Cup on February 2 over 1600m, 8 len behind Direct Fire with 59kg at $6.50. Tested again.
1
JETT STANLEY
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
2 x7382 PRANCING SPIRIT
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S E Curnow) & S F Lalor
Useful gelding. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 5 over 1200m, head behind Heart Of Glass carrying 60.5kg at $5. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Elouyou with 59kg at $10. An inside draw is a big advantage. Solid chance on latest.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
Green, Black Vee Yoke And Diamond Sleeves, Cream Cap
3 x6216 WALLENDA
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J B Wilson, Glentree Racing, C M Hosie, McMahon Family Racing, Mrs V L Canning, R Ciappara, Ms L Fair, O Mustafa, P Lawrence, P C McClure, R McClure, Mrs C Randalls, M P Brockhoff, T W L Dugdale, D L Guihot, R Irving, C G McKenzie, A Noble, A Sengupta & C J Stillman
Useful gelding. Most recently 6th of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on March 29 over 1100m, 2 len behind Codigo carrying 59kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Randwick Kensington Bm78 March 13 over 1100m defeating Memoria with 57.5kg at $2.50. Rates well.
5
MICHAEL DEE
Aqua, Pale Blue Diamonds And Diamond Armbands
4 217x9 HARRY GOT STYLES
MATT LAURIE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Miss K A Brideoake, S Gilbert, Mrs S L Gilbert, D V Mustica, Mrs L Mustica, P S Mustica, Mrs J Mustica, R K Walker, M A White, C W Wright, L Cameron, B Cameron & S D Cameron
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 10 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 12 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Title Fighter with 56kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by a neck at Echuca Bm64 August 11 over 1009m defeating Deep Secret with 59kg at $2.10. Has ability but needs to lift.
6
L CURRIE
Navy Blue, Turquoise Armbands, Striped Cap
5 214x0 LAA DE SHA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Musk Creek Farm P/L (D Kobritz), X Li, Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio), Papean Hojo Racing (J Howarth), R V R Racing (Mgr: R Van Rooy), Clay Hero Racing (R Lanyon), H K Lee, G Dayman, W Guy, D Hehir, M Stojanovski, The Booligans (T Lanyon), A Merrick & J Nowak
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Heart Of Glass with 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Seymour Bm64 on August 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Masterful carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Fitter but looks safely held.
7
BILLY EGAN
Tangerine, Grey Quarters, White Sleeves
6 870x5 RANTING
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R G R Syndicate No 1, Miss E J Hardacre, C T Dyson, Ms K A Ettridge, Notforeveryone (Mgr: B P Taylor), L G Farrell, W Pimm, Mrs W Pimm, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), E J O'Farrell, Mrs C A O'Farrell, R M Holt, M J Cousins, D Heather, J Clark, B F McCartney, G P McCartney, M Hamilton & B Dare
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 4 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Big Me with 62kg at $10. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 14 at Flemington Bm80 Grand Hcp on November 9 over 1100m, 5 len behind Pisanello carrying 60kg at $81. Fitter and suited this trip.
1
BEAU MERTENS
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
7 1x70x AVEBURY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Doomben Bm85 May 25 over 1350m, soft track; 11 len behind Wategos with 56kg at $4. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Canterbury Bm78 May 1 over 1250m, soft track; 6 len behind The Instructor with 59kg at $6. Might need a run or two.
3
J MOTT
Royal Blue, Silver Triangular Wedges And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cuffs, Quartered Cap
8 x6143 NAMESAKE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Belsin Thoroughbreds, D J Meredith, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd, Three B A, S W Bruhn, Mrs L J Bruhn, L Caminiti, Mrs J Caminiti, W R Glynn, D W Lilley, Mrs S Lilley, Classic Quest No.3, W M Parker, P K & A W Racing, Ms L G Sinclair, Singpitt Racing & Coco's Crew
Useful gelding. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 5 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Heart Of Glass with 56.5kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on March 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Tatsumaki carrying 56.5kg at $17. Nice effort last time. Go close.
4
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Orange, Black Seams, White Sleeves, Black Cap
9 44875 LADY DI DI
CLIFF BROWN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
S J Bryce
Most recently ran last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm78 on March 26 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Proved with 58kg at $13. Before that 7th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on February 26 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Paradise City carrying 60kg at $21. Having trouble finding best and place hope only here.
8
Green And Gold Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
10 x5720 LULU DARLING
MICHAEL HUGLIN
7YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
G R Moore, A Quested, N Gopaul, Newborough, S Jackson, D N Henry & M B Cresswell
Useful mare. Last start 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on April 9 over 1200m, long-neck behind I Am Velvet with 61kg at $31. The race before that second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on March 19 over 1300m, 5 len behind Zloties with 59kg at $26. Promising effort last time out. Should be right there.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Navy Blue And Silver Hoops, Navy Blue Cap
11 90x29 EXTREMELY ROWDY
PETER GELAGOTIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs A Borges, T Perram, Churchill Dream, The Brazen Bunch, S Cummings, Mrs J Cummings, Full Stern Ahead (Mgr: B Marks), G Engellener, M Raak, S Hahn, Henley Racing, J D'orazio, T Tsikouris, A Excell, S Forbes, A Forbes, B & W Racing, Dejablue Racing, Maxy Jones (Mgr: B Redfern) & D Gardiner
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on February 27 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Namesake with 57.5kg at $3. Last start ran last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind King Zephyr carrying 57.5kg at $8. Can bounce back.
10
JYE MCNEIL
Navy Blue, White Osher Group Logo, Navy Blue Cap, White Spot