Mornington   17 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

The Big Screen Company Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 26)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

Tricky one to map with a number of debutants but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. SOMERSAULT (10) looks well placed to break through at the fourth time of asking. The debut over 1000m was just fair but her past couple over this trip have been good when narrowly beaten. She should come on from those and had a fitness advantage on key rivals. Drawn well for Dee, she can stalk the speed and prove too strong late. SUPERGRACE (11) resumes. She was last seen running third in town at Sandown Lakeside having hinted at good ability prior. She should be ready to run well. KOKO (3) made nice improvement at her second start last time, beaten half a length over this route. She'll just need a touch of luck early from the wide gate. MISS MARANDA (6) ran well on debut in a good maiden at Pakenham over 1000m and should appreciate the extra furlong here. She draws well for an in-form Luke Currie. TOY QUEEN (12) was sound on debut although this is harder. SUGGESTED PLAY: Somersault to win.
1 6 DETROIT DREAMING
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
A A A Approved Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Mezzalira), L H Sholl, M D Chiminello, W Game, Ms M Swann, J R Hepworth, D Hepworth, A J Hepworth, J Pezzimenti, A R Pezzimenti, G J Pezzimenti, P G Marshall, D J Potter, R J Pierce, C G Pitts, A Carburn, M Wilkinson, C Dennis, N S Greenwood & Approved Grunt
At debut, 6th of 8 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Freshen with 56kg at $13. Tested in this line-up.
9
J NOONAN
Gold, Navy Blue A Motif, Cerise, Navy Blue A Motif Sleeves And Cap
2 HOT SPIRIT
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 57.0KG
Monarch Bloodstock, Monarch Bloodstock Tavispirit, J Smith, P Driscoll, Mrs C M Galbraith, M B E Moore, F Saris, Ms S L Chamberlain, E J R Dopson, P N Thurbon, D Owen, S J Davies, E Knezevic, D & L Alford, H Parker, W Peart, Pierless, Free Trial, Dr D Hummelstad & D Armstrong
Three-year-old filly making debut by Too Darn Hot out of Tavispirit. Finished fifth in a Flemington jump-out on December 5. Wide barrier to overcome. Watch the market.
12
THOMAS STOCKDALE
White, Navy Blue Monarch Racing Logo, Epaulettes And Armbands, Striped Cap
3 42 KOKO
MARK WALKER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
H Riley & Mrs C Riley
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1203m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Asiatic carrying 56kg at $9. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on November 27 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Path To Profit carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Heading the right way and can win with a bit of luck.
11
J MOTT
Purple, Yellow Star Band, Stars On Sleeves, Yellow Cap
4 7 LADY OF ALSACE
TONY NOONAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Another Houndstooth, T N R Strasbourg 1, Tabcrew Newbies, A Dozen Grange, Heavenly Time, Galloping Golfers, S W Tatham, B A Ainsworth, Mrs G A Noonan, Vermont South T C 1, Beleura Turf Club (4), Family Connections , M B T C 1 , Gallop to Glory & Beleura Turf Club (1)
Was at big odds at debut, second last of 8 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1000m, 5 len behind Gliding Lightening with 55kg at $31. Prefer to see again.
7
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Red And White Diamonds, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 MILOSEVIC
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
K G Williams, Mrs K Flaherty, N Guida, Mrs A Guida, C Miller, D T Hayes, T H Fellows, S Blacow, Mrs S L Roderick, J P A Sist, P J Berger, W McCormack & Ms B McGavin
Three-year-old filly making debut by Pride Of Dubai out of Grassfire. Purchased for AUD $ 100,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Cranbourne on December 8. Expect a good showing on debut.
4
BEAU MERTENS
White, Green Circles, Armbands And Cap
6 4 MISS MARANDA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey)
At debut, 4th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Jenni The Ninja carrying 57kg at $8.50. Open to improvement and looks a solid chance.
3
L CURRIE
Green, White Braces, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
7 MISS WAIKATO
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
P G Moody
Three-year-old filly (Super Seth - Cheex) who was bought for NZD $ 280,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman has her primed for this with six recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Pakenham on November 25. Tricky draw but wouldn't shock entirely.
10
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 PLATINUM RUSH
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Warren, J Saliba, Mrs S Saliba, Haberman No 2 (Mgr: K Haberman), P F Meehan, T Allan, M J Butts & Ms K Warren
Filly by Doubtland making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Flemington on November 14. Breaks from a low barrier draw but happy to watch this time.
2
JETT STANLEY
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
9 92 SKY WATCHER
JACK LAING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
VP Syndicate
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1200m, 24 len behind Hi Val carrying 56kg at $71. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1200m, long-neck behind Magic Money carrying 56kg at $101. Prefer to see her do it again.
6
J DAROSE
Black, White Spartan Helmet, Red Armbands And Seams Cap
10 622 SOMERSAULT
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), TEBE Investments (Mgr: T F Henderson), P L Ward, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, G J P Van Ameyden, Mrs B M Larmer, Mrs A M Henderson, G A Snow, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, Ms A K Freeman, D Walls, A D Callander & Ms C Plowright
Recent form sound. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on December 4 over 1247m, long-neck behind Pinot For Mike with 57kg at $9.50. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Kyneton F&M Mdn-Sw on November 18 over 1215m, head behind Zoulette with 56.5kg at $3.10. Coming along well and gets her chance here.
5
MICHAEL DEE
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
11 8x73x SUPERGRACE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
S P Morrissy, Dick & Morrissy Racing (Mgr: S P Morrissy) & Mrs R J Morrissy
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign third in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Mdn-Sw August 6 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Censori carrying 57kg at $4.40. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw June 20 over 1212m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Lope De Lardo with 57kg at $5.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
1
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Black, Malua Christmas Emblem, Pink And White Christmas Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
12 3 TOY QUEEN
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
E Sakareassen, Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), R G Blanche, Miss G Sharp, N J E Lovett, Mrs A M Doake, Ms J E McGrath, Miss C Ross, P D Sharp, Ms A L Kernick, D A Flanagan & Ms D Munro
Was well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Traralgon 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1100m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Dirty Diana with 56kg at $4.40. Harder here but isn't hopeless.
8
WILL GORDON
Red, Royal Blue Cross, White Border, Sleeves And Cap