Mornington   28 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

David & Joanna Plate 1500m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting a strong gallop with Rosa Aotearoa and Echuca Moama taking up the running over Knuckle. LAVA DELTA (13) has been beaten less than a length at last two runs when runner-up at each. Peaks for this and gets chances to break through. MISS TRAMELL (11) returns from a long spell. Has placed in four of six career runs and prepared for this fresh up assignment with three jump-outs. Has the ability and not to be underestimated. TASTE OF WINE (14)made debut with a solid third over a similar journey. Fitter and has good upside. Worth following up. ROSA AOTEAROA (7) has been fourth at both runs this campaign and looks ready to win. Will need some luck early from wide out but can take catching. KNUCKLE (2) turned in a much improved run when second-up and fitter again. Has the claim and should feature on best form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow in on Lava Delta.
1 77375 GOLDEN MASK
SALLY WYNNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J T Darlington, Mrs J L Darlington, Ms R J Darlington, Ms L G Laidler & Ms G D Elkan
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Understudy with 59.5kg at $12. The start before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on February 26 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Belle Detelle carrying 59.5kg at $41. Draws out again but able to play a big role.
18
MS S WYNNE
Green, Royal Blue Diamonds, Royal Blue Diamond Armband, Diamonds Cap
2 34x93 KNUCKLE
ERIC MUSGROVE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M R Adriaans, Mrs L Adriaans, S McInerney, M Pedretti, Miss G De Vincenzo, R Stevens, B Gargiulo, Exset Racing (Mgr: J Bartolo), M Christodoulou, N Bogdanovski, S W Dando, T Alford, S Nelson, Miss K Adriaans, B Adriaans, D J L Hunter, D Saffin, A Pryor, D Kinder & L Curry
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1400m, 9 len behind Belcony carrying 59.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1406m, 1.75 len behind Squagaga carrying 58kg at $19. Profiles nicely. Well placed with the claim and should be in the finish on best.
5
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Lime Fleur De Lys, Black Sleeves, Lime Diablo, Black And Lime Quartered Cap
3 56579 BOLSHIE
CHRIS PARRY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C Parry
Returns from a 30-day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Avoca Mdn-Sw on March 29 over 1860m, 24 len behind Darn Hot Miss carrying 59kg at $14. The start before that 7th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Miss Alexis with 59kg at $101. Better than last couple but draw for a good run this time.
3
PATRICK MOLONEY
Green, Red And White V, White Sleeves And Cap
4 77 EICHARDT
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Miss K A Brideoake & S Capsalis
Third race start today. At debut, second last of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Secret Elegance carrying 59kg at $7. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1400m, 8 len behind Wats Normal carrying 57kg at $20. Looking to others.
6
J NOONAN
Navy Blue With Turquoise Armbands, Navy Blue And Turquoise Striped Cap
5 96 LANDMARK ALLEY
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Wall Street Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Dr J Kessell) & A L Starke
Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, did the work up front then tired ran last of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Zunna carrying 58kg at $51. Second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Benalla 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1206m, 7 len behind Betwitchery carrying 58kg at $31. Wide barrier a hindrance so happy to look elsewhere.
10
P GATT
White, Green Stars, Striped Sleeves, White And Green Star Cap
6 OUTDRIVE
KELVIN SOUTHEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Browne, P Browne & P D Browne
Gelding by Overshare making his first appearance. Finished fourth in a Balnarring jump-out on April 16. Trained on the course but others rate better and prepared to risk first time out.
4
R T TREMSAL
Black, Yellow Diamond Sash, Pale Blue Sleeves, Black And Yellow Hooped Cap, Pale Blue Pom Pom
7 8x44 ROSA AOTEAROA
DYLAN DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Dunn, M J Reseka, J A Kilgour, M J Maiden, Mrs C H Nash, Ocean Wave (Mgr: M J Bell), Mrs S J Price, Mrs C Lord, D Stone, G Fitzpatrick & Mrs S Keys
Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Scampi with 59kg at $9. Second-up 4th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ahha Ahha with 59kg at $7. Looks ready to win and will take catching despite the wide draw.
12
LIAM RIORDAN
Sky Blue, Navy Blue D R Motif, Seams And Cap With Sky Blue Star
8 TARZING
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
C J Waller, R Smith, I Bruce, J Tierney, J Beesley, M F Mcdonagh, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, P R Gould, A J Driussi, R J Cheetham, M S Burn & M A Power
First starter by Tarzino out of Coyote Miss. Has a total of two trials prior to his debut today. Unplaced in recent trials and looks tested.
9
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Navy Quarters And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 TOUCHDOWN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Hail Mary (L F Silk), G J Old, W Z A Leung, D Dalpozzo, V Zafferano, A Abou-Eid, N W Adams, B P Carson, J Chilcott, T Iliou, A Ng, T J Pender, H Moukbel, World Series Group (S Triplett), Two Of Each (Mrs A Barbadoro), Go For 2 (J Silk), F Deniz & W D C Johnson
Gelding by Almanzor making his first appearance. Won a jump-out at Pakenham on April 15. Drawn wide so happy to watch this time.
12
K JENNINGS
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
10 80x43 JAZZANSKI
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Girraween Racing (Mgr: R Warner)
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after 11 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1606m, on a slow track; 14 len behind All Kinds Of Folk with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1400m, 14 len behind A Book Of Days with 56kg at $81. Making up the numbers.
9
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Old Gold, Black Star, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 33x5x MISS TRAMELL
AMY & ASH YARGI
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
R A Rae, A T Harrison, J E Naffine, J F Naffine & M Langley Syndicates: Four Desperates (Mgr: N Constance)
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on September 22 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Quafftide with 57.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign 5th of 9 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1500m, 2 len behind Cantolago carrying 58kg at $5.50. Placed 4/6 starts and readied for this with three hit-outs.
8
BEN ALLEN
Light Blue And Black Stripes, Maroon Sleeves And Cap
12 27x65 ECHUCA MOAMA
RICHARD LAMING
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms N R Joyce, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), C A Cooper & L Erwin
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming did the work up front then tired 6th of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Esternay carrying 57kg at $19. Second run from a spell faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Fauci with 57kg at $19. Capable and should go well.
9
C NEWITT
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
13 9x522 LAVA DELTA
CLINTON MCDONALD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D Romanelli, Mrs A Arnhold, B Arnhold, Ms J Wilson, Miss J Romanelli, RTR Racing No 2 {Mgr S Perrett]
Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Demiquaver with 56kg at $8. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Flattered carrying 56kg at $4.80. Overdue for a win and looks ideally placed.
1
A MC CABE
Black And White Checks, Red Sleeves, White Cap
14 3 TASTE OF WINE
MICHAEL KENT
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Grandlodge Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou) & K E Biddick
At debut, 3rd of 8 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1514m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Suances carrying 57kg at $8.50. Has upside and can open her account.
2
J MOTT
Gold, Red And Royal Blue Diamond Band And Armbands
15 7x57 CHARM NOIR
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BLACK  GELDING 59.0KG
T Hunter, J Molinaro, J J Luff, Balmoral Lodge (Mgr: Mrs K E Thomas), Mrs C Mackay, C Mackay, N Hungerford, Mrs C J Price, S W Radford, M Sims, A J Popko, L N Taboada, J Ibrahim, Mrs S K Guest & Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs)
Second-up. First start got back early 7th of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1415m, 3.5 len behind Narbold carrying 58kg at $26. Went for a break before returning 5th of 10 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Demiquaver with 58kg at $11. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
5
Blood Orange, Navy Blue Stripe, Armband And Striped Cap
16 976x7 CHECK ONE TWO
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Merricks Station & J Docherty
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1300m, 8 len behind Grouse Mountain with 57.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1514m, in the wet; 9 len behind Sound It Out with 56kg at $51. Fitter but others rate better.
7
RYAN HOUSTON
Green, White Intersecting Lines And Striped Cap
17 58x89 EXQUISITE VISION
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
5YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
N Lawrence, Ms M T Lawrence, Ms M Lawrence, Ms K S Leigh, W Lawrence & J Millane
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jakivy carrying 57.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1450m, 13 len behind Shivermepink with 58kg at $26. Drawn wide and needs to improve sharply.
11
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Silver, Black Spots Sash, Black And Silver Spots Sleeves, Spots Cap, Black Pom Pom
18 09x04 MOTORING SPIRIT
CARLY COOK
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A J Glen, G R H Jenkinson, M A Miller, P De Leijer, J Coventry, L Legan, B White & Mrs T Wacura
Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 14 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind Wats Normal carrying 57.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on September 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Mem's Choice with 57.5kg at $151. Isn’t among the top hopes.
1
Blue And Grey Halves, Grey Sleeves And Blue Cap