Mornington   20 Apr 2024
 
GOING: S

Evergreen Turf Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 15)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Disturbia to take charge ahead of Diamanda at a good tempo. MAWKEB (4) is knocking on the door and looks nicely placed out to 1600m now, coming off back-to-back third placings over 1400m, the latest when hitting the line strongly at Sandown-Lakeside. Finds a winnable race here and should go close. RIVERINA CYCLONE (3) resumes. Her best efforts are more than up to this grade and this is a suitable trip for her. If she's fit enough she can figure. BURLINGTON GATE (9) resumed with a solid run over 1300m at Cranbourne. Lightly raced and could measure up. MARACANA (2) could improve sharply. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mawkeb on top.
1 989x0 THOUGHT PROVOKING
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
6YO  BROWN  MARE 63.0KG
T D Tonkin, Ms S E Wilson, B M D Racing (Mgr: B Doherty), Dynasty No 26 (Mgr: N S Foster), B R Broomhead, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, C C Chamberlain, M J Davidson, N J Emmett, M P Heaney, D Rothwell, M J Moran, J G Toll, B R Wilkes & Miss M M McGovern
Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on April 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Legacies with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 on October 14 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Maktoob with 58.5kg at $21. Fitter but needs to show more.
1
CELINE GAUDRAY
NAVY, WHITE HALVES, SLEEVES, NAVY HALVES, CAP
2 540x0 MARACANA
DANNY O'BRIEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
D T O'Brien, Mrs J O'Brien, D B Johnson, D Erez, J F Curtin, A Taghavi, Dr S Adele & M S Harrington
Group 2 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after four months 12th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on March 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind He's Our Bonneval with 54.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Caulfield in the G3 L/Day Vase on October 14 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Wishlor Lass carrying 56kg at $17. Could improve.
5
J MOTT
NAVY, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
3 2664x RIVERINA CYCLONE
MATT LAURIE
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie) & Trumpeedos (Mgr: E Fanning)
First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm84 December 23 over 2040m, 1.1 len behind Kettle Hill carrying 53.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 October 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wishlor Lass with 61kg at $101. Best is good enough.
3
ETHAN BROWN
Fluro Orange, White Eagle
4 52533 MAWKEB
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), K J Paisley, Mrs C A Paisley, Mrs K A Franklin, J McCafferty, A T J McCafferty, J D McGrath, M R Parker, M Bennetts, H Bennetts, J McGrath, R K Bennett & Ms D Jackson
Useful type. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on April 1 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Moya Lass with 58kg at $4. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Bm70 on February 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Punch Lane with 57.5kg at $12. Racing well and suited this trip now.
7
D W STACKHOUSE
WHITE, GREEN SASH, BLACK SLEEVES AND CAP
5 47927 CABACA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Cressfield
Useful type. At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on April 6 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Legacies carrying 55.5kg at $14. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Launceston Bm72 F&M on March 22 over 1400m, nose behind Stone Cold Stunner with 59kg at $3.50. Will be hard to hold out.
10
BEAU MERTENS
GREY, BLACK DIAMONDS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
6 14865 DANE ON TOUR
D & C FEEK
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
G R Young, R J Capuano, L Chiocci, D Fishlock, R Kirman, C Miotto, G Tosswill, Ms M Viola, N Young, J Miotto, B Walton, M Harvey, Ms K L Benson, Jolly Seven Syndicate (Mgr: H J Jolly), A Nicholson, D J Smith, Barkellmi Syndicate (Mgr: G Barnett), Mrs W R Hick, Miss E L Viola & C Viola
Resumes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 15 over 1600m, 3 len behind Nana's Wish with 57.5kg at $10. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on February 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Dolphin Skin carrying 58kg at $12. Hard to have on recent efforts.
8
NEIL FARLEY
RED ,WHITE HALVES, BLACK CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
7 2x367 FIASCO TESS
DAVID BRIDEOAKE & MATT JENKINS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
D R Brideoake, P Green, D G Egan, Mrs L J Egan, F Zito, Ms A Zito, L Zito, D J Zito & S Zito
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Last start 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on March 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Splash Back with 59kg at $21. Before that 6th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on February 28 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Dolphin Skin with 59kg at $4. Has the ability to be in the finish.
6
RYAN HOUSTON
Green Yellow, Five Black Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Diamonds On Cap
8 54222 DISTURBIA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Sparta Racing, Ms J Stewart, J M Silver, D C Dean, Mrs P Dean, D Silver, C Walsh, D Mudgway, S Goh, T Matheson & Chasing Gorillas
Recent form sound. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Echuca Bm58 on April 8 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Eddy Street with 60kg at $2.90. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Bendigo Bm58 on March 21 over 1400m, neck behind Aoife with 60kg at $3. Going well. More depth here however.
9
DECLAN BATES
YELLOW, PURPLE SLEEVES AND CAP, YELLOW POM POM
9 861x2 BURLINGTON GATE
MICHAEL MORONEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), S E Racing (Mgr: K Tan), M Clohesy, S Goh, S & Dr C Cowan, G Barnett, R Atchison, A & Ms C Price, Ms S Layton & Ms D Stewart
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Bm64 on April 5 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Stellar Mofeed carrying 58kg at $17. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 10 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Rich And Joyful carrying 57kg at $8.50. Don't underestimate.
4
JYE MCNEIL
Turquoise, Black FOUR LEAF CLOVER, Yellow Sleeves, Black Shoulder Band, Turquoise And Black Quartered CAP
10 9x532 DIAMANDA
MICHAEL BINNEY
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M T & Mrs M Binney
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 14 at Geelong Bm58 on April 12 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Lucky Compass with 54kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track 0 - 58 on March 31 over 1500m, 4 len behind Amberarna carrying 54kg at $26. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
2
MATTHEW CARTWRIGHT
PURPLE, WHITE VEE, RED THREE NECK STARS, WHITE ARMBAND, CAP