Mornington 18 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Mercedes-Benz Mornington Handicap 1200m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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They should get along early on with plenty of speed on show. STOLI BOLLI (4) proved a tough winner first up at Flemington on wet ground, certainly putting any theory he's a 'non winner' to bed having been close up all last preparation without quite breaking through. Loses D Lane here and the draw isn't ideal but 1200m suits and he can strip fitter. DUCHESS ZOU (10) has been thereabouts in two runs back, just finding the in form Rue De Royale a bit too strong last start at Caulfield. Peaks now and draws to sit in a decent spot. NIMBUSTWOTHOUSAND (6) was just edged out by Stoli Bolli last time but is racing very well and should get a good run just off the pace. IMMORTAL STAR (5) is another in form horse and impossible to knock, she'll only run well again. ELOUYOU (2) resumes with the peaks to win, he loves it wet when he's able to roll in front. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stoli Bolli on top.
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PERILOUS FIGHTER
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 5YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) & Clayton Douglas Racing (Mgr: C Douglas) Most recently 7th of 14 at Ballarat Discovery on April 3 over 1100m, 7 len behind Spywire with 54kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 7 at Caulfield Vgold Sprint on March 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jigsaw with 53kg at $17. Minor chance. |
4 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 2 | 1007x |
ELOUYOU
SCOTT CAMERON 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG C Sita Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Moonee Valley Bm84 August 9 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Red Hot Nicc carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign 12th of 15 at Flemington Bm78 March 1 2025 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Pivot City carrying 59kg at $4.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Prefers wet ground but has the ability. |
8 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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| 3 | 33333 |
CELSIUS STAR
SHAWN MATHRICK 7YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG B A Mathrick, Finger Tippers (Mgr: J Wolk), Mrs K M Mathrick, P Elliott, D Allen, K Ear, D J Scott, L Batten, M O'Neill & D Coulthard Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Rue De Royale with 59.5kg at $12. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 3rd of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on March 28 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Stoli Bolli carrying 60.5kg at $18. Should give cheek again. |
5 EMILY POZMAN |
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| 4 | 234x1 |
STOLI BOLLI
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom) Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Flemington Bm78 March 28 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Nimbustwothousand with 59.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on August 23 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Red Hot Nicc carrying 55kg at $3. Strong win fresh and rates highly again. |
8 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 5 | 21132 |
IMMORTAL STAR
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 61.0KG D Smith, Mrs M Smith, Superstar Racing (Mgr: D Smith) & P Punt 2 (Mgr: J Dunn) Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Bm78 on March 21 over 1200m, nose behind Ka Ying Cheer carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Flemington Vg Prelude on February 14 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Perilous Fighter carrying 56.5kg at $1.95. Looks tough to beat in this line-up. |
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| 6 | x5112 |
NIMBUSTWOTHOUSAND
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 4YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm (Mgr: J K O'Brien) Racing well recently. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on March 28 over 1100m, in the wet; nose behind Stoli Bolli carrying 59kg at $8. The race before that came from midfield and won by a head at Caulfield Heath Bm74 March 4 over 1100m defeating Southern Crescent carrying 60kg at $4.40. Flying and will take beating again. |
4 BILLY EGAN |
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| 7 | 13668 |
FISSION
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey), Belsin Thoroughbreds, A J Cipriano, Elmare Racing, Coulthard Racing (Mgr: Mrs G Coulthard) & P W Elliott At the latest run 8th of 12 at Flemington Bm78 on March 28 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Stoli Bolli carrying 57.5kg at $31. Before that 6th of 11 at Flemington Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 57.5kg at $20. Not keen on his chances. |
9 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 8 | 1780x |
DRAGOON
GREG EURELL 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG C J Forbes, T A Gough, Mrs V A Forbes, J R Patterson, A F Goegan, J B Doyle, R F Kemp, J P Accurso, D C Fyffe, A W Gough, C R Kemp, B S Akehurst, C Dimitriadis, P Fama, Natural Kraft (Mgr: A Harris), Oz Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B E Saxild), Front Foot (Mgr: M Mills), Picola League Boys & QBD Five Racing Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Bendigo Bm78 October 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Guerite carrying 59.5kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 August 6 over 1400m defeating Rogue Rocker carrying 59.5kg at $13. See this one. |
2 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 9 | 1120x |
CASTLE ON HIGH
CLIFF BROWN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W D Larsen, N L Russo, S Groves, J Scire, R Raco, J B Rodder, A T F (Mgr: J Panzera), D R Langton, Tricky Guru Racing (Mgr: D Clohesy), J Luci, V Muratore, M Garofalo, T Fellows, R J Fellows, I Ricciardi, I Gumina & D L Ludeman Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Hamilton Bm70 October 11 over 1600m, soft track; 53 len behind Barbie'sdreamworld with 62kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Bendigo Bm64 June 26 over 1300m in the wet defeating Kira carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Might be better off following this run. |
3 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 10 | 31x42 |
DUCHESS ZOU
CIARON MAHER 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Widden Stud Pty Ltd, W J Betar & Telemon Stud Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm78 on March 13 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mytemptation carrying 57kg at $2.10. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, head behind Rue De Royale carrying 55.5kg at $5. Shaping up nicely and can go on with it. |
3 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 11 | 36666 |
PRANCING SPIRIT
PHILLIP STOKES 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S E Curnow) & S F Lalor At the latest run 6th of 14 at Caulfield Bm78 on April 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rue De Royale carrying 58kg at $61. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Wyong Bm78 on March 18 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Formal Display with 60kg at $13. Looking to others. |
6 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 12 | 426x9 |
MARGIE'S BOY
PETER GELAGOTIS 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG E Gelagotis, S J Moss, P A Moss, Mrs P Moss, Ms M Ballard, G J Knight, P Manzie & B S Robb Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 9 at Pakenham Bm70 on April 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Tuscaloosa Gem carrying 60.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on May 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Pippie Beach with 59.5kg at $21. Find this too tough. |
1 C NEWITT |
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| 13 | 21x11 |
WINGSANDPROPELLERS
JESS GLEESON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG R N I Hann, X J Moloney, D J Nevill, T M Nevill & K P Hann Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming won by 1.3 len at Ballarat 0 - 62 March 20 over 1000m defeating Unobscured with 60kg at $4.60. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Stawell Bm66 April 5 over 1100m defeating Just Bolts carrying 60kg at $5. Harder again but is progressive. |
11 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 14 | 317x3 |
MALDINI
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Rosemont Stud, Makybe Racing & Breeding, L Savige, C Fisher, J Casey, Cake Alliance, C Leslie, Madden B'stock, Werrett B'stock, Matha B'stock, G1G Colts & Breeding, Glentree Racing, B F J Bloodstock, MVL No 1, Iskander Racing & Breeding, B Spicer, Rosemont Alliance 4, Up You Go Racing & P Hickman Second run back. First-up after four months held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Lim's Bighorn with 59kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Moe Bm56 on October 19 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Bedtime Angel carrying 59kg at $1.80. Fitter and an each way hope. |
7 L NOLEN |
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| 15 | 22211 |
SMALL TOWN HERO
BRETT CONLON 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P G McGuinness, N Parker, R C Starkins, P G Leonard, K W Thompson, R E Pagey, Miss L Schirmer, M P Conlon, D J Conlin, Mrs L Collinson, L M Conlon, G L Peters & B M Conlon Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Sale Bm62 April 8 over 1415m defeating Axiom carrying 60kg at $3.30. The run before that favourite; won by a nose at Sale Bm62 March 29 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Lulu Darling carrying 58kg at $2.05. Not hopeless at huge odds. |
1 J NOONAN |
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