Mildura   07 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Melbourne Cup Day in Mildura Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Bolshoi Babe leading the way. MISSION GOLD (3) is the one with upside that appeals here off an encouraging return at Mt Gambier, running on well from back in the field to grab fourth. That was his first run for the Payne yard having shown ability in better maidens in NSW last time in. Better placed out to 1000m here and can get the job done. MORAL TURPITUDE (4) resumes. The debut effort at Seymour last time in reads quite well for this behind some talented types before some sound efforts afterwards. The draw isn't ideal but he can roll forward and run a bold race. BOLSHOI BABE (11) debuted over 1100m at Bordertown and ran well for third. That was a fairly low maiden but she's open to improvement and can figure. JURA VAUDOIS (6) resumes. Her form was mixed last time in but the best efforts have her firmly in the mix. CHEERS TO US (5) is off a long break, watch the betting. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mission Gold to win.
1 0 EIGHTEEN TEAL
KERRI MCANULTY & CLINT BINNIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K M McAnulty, C M Binnie, Mrs D J McAnulty & P Mcanulty
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 9 over 1109m, 12 len behind Hollywoodboulevard carrying 59.5kg at $51. Looks tested.
4
LOGAN MCNEIL
Purple, White Sleeves, Purple Armbands, White Cap, Purple Star
2 7x46x IMACREEDYTWO
BOB & KANE POST
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs P Post, Ms S Loy, Ms M Doyle, Mrs L Porter & R O Miles
Resuming after three months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Murmullo with 59.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1006m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Cool As Ice with 59.5kg at $5.50. Not hopeless.
7
B RAWILLER
Mauve, Purple Horseshoe, Sleeves And Cap
3 227x4 MISSION GOLD
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
W B Cheng, K D Lam, Mrs M Y M Fung & Ms S H Chan
Second run back. First-up after six months 4th of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 900m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Bubion carrying 58kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Lyles carrying 59kg at $4.80. Fitter and is expected to do much better.
5
NEIL FARLEY
Yellow, Red Checks And Cap
4 4453x MORAL TURPITUDE
ERIN MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Cosgriff
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw May 30 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Glamour Ana carrying 58kg at $41. On debut fourth of 7 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw April 15 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bedtime Angel carrying 58kg at $8.50. Should take beating.
11
LIAM RIORDAN
Grey With Four White Playing Cards, Red And White Striped Cap
5 40x CHEERS TO US
JANE DUNCAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs T L Basham & C J Basham
Resuming after a 11 months break. Not seen since she finished last of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw October 29 over 1300m, 17 len behind Yes Yes Tess with 55.5kg at $15. On debut fourth of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Joviale carrying 55kg at $14. Capable of a bold return.
3
MS CHELSEA TAYLOR
Aqua Blue With Yellow Epaulettes, Motif And Sleeves With Aqua Quarters, Yellow Cap
6 0940x JURA VAUDOIS
JYI LUKEY
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
J Lukey, N Higgins, S Banks, Miss T Banks, M Martin, S Butler, N Tait, B Delaney & D Pringle
Mare back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 6 over 1100m, 11 len behind Tanna with 56kg at $15. When resuming last campaign third of 14 at Oakbank 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 7 over 1050m, 2 len behind Velvet Fox carrying 56kg at $17. Can surprise while fresh.
8
SAIRYN FAWKE
Purple, Turquoise Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Seams Cap, Black Pom Pom
7 0 KHABY
KERRI MCANULTY & CLINT BINNIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
K McAnulty, C Binnie, DJ McAnulty & P McAnulty
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind Lottie Jane carrying 53kg at $151. Fitter and can only be improved but need to see again.
9
POLLY BREWSTER
Purple, White Sleeves, Purple Armbands, White Cap, Purple Star
8 89x48 LAST PIECE
STEVEN NOBLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S G Noble
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Bairnsdale F&M Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1000m, 4 len behind Affirmative Smile carrying 58kg at $101. Last start second last of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on September 22 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Savitri with 57.5kg at $151. Can't have.
10
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Blue Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
9 6990x QUEEN CALANTHE
RAHARNA MCDONALD
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
A S McDonald Stafford
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn-Sw June 6 over 1200m, 16 len behind Yoomee Wonder with 58kg at $201. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Newcastle 4yo+Mares Mdn-Sw September 3 2024 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Emilia Jane with 58kg at $21. Wait and see how she comes up.
1
LINDA MEECH
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
10 868x8 SEMINARA
HEIDI SMITH
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D J Barker & Ms H J Smith
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 975m, 9 len behind Silvaloa with 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1050m, 7 len behind Effusiv carrying 54kg at $151. Hard to make a case this line-up.
2
B VALE
Green, Gold Four Leaf Clover, Diamond Sleeves And Gold Cap
11 3 BOLSHOI BABE
JEFFREY SEARLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M F Searle, J R Searle, Livin' Large, Plunge & Run, Pints & Ponies (Mgr: J R Searle), Fifty Dollar, Paycheck Punters, Winning Ways, Mrs S D Belperio, G Belperio, Sonata, P R Johnson, E C Staude & G W Jarrett
At debut, sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Fussy As carrying 52.5kg at $16. Better for that hit-out and looks one of the main contenders.
6
EOIN WALSH
Pink, Black And Pink Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap