Mornington   08 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

Russell V Cleland Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT7   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Plenty of speed runners engaged, with Logam, Wazing and Bold Suitor prominent. Another race with a myriad of chances. SATIN DIVA (12) returns and maps for a good run if the fence is ok. Placed 2/2 fresh and did win only try heavy. Has the low draw and the claim and should be parked ready to explode. LOGAM (3) is a two-start galloper with plenty of upside. Just missed on debut then off the mark with an on-pace win last time. Promising type with the blinkers added and is expected to measure up again. CHISHOLM (10) is building a handy record and has come back in top order. Returned with a course and distance win and can only be fitter. Worth following up. NIGHTIME STAR (5) has raced in tougher grade at first two from a break. Blinkers added and worth another chance. MEISHO (4) was a course and distance winner last time and with the claim will be very competitive again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Satin Diva fresh.
1 1163x NORDIC STRIKE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), Widden Stud Pty Ltd, Nova Clause, A K Voller, G Austin, Ms S Zickert, A C Millar, A E Ryan, Dad & His Girls, R L Cox, C Cannon, B F Cotterill, M Fitzgerald, S Redford, N Stanton, Ciaron Maher Racing, JPA Racing & M J Coughlan
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Echuca Bm70 March 8 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Martial Music with 57.5kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Stony Creek 3yo Mdn-Sw December 30 over 1100m defeating All Too Single with 58kg at $3.10. Has won fresh and worth keeping safe.
15
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
2 x122x BOLD SUITOR
TONY NOONAN
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
D A Watson, K A Ward & J N P O'neill
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Sale 0 - 62 March 29 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind She Daresthe Devil with 59.5kg at $1.95. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1000m slow track defeating Big Kapow with 58kg at $3.70. Has won fresh but this tough and others rate better.
4
J NOONAN
White, Red Diamonds Band, Royal Blue Cap
3 21 LOGAM
CINDY ALDERSON
3YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms C M Alderson
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Maya's Ace with 58kg at $2.90. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw April 17 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Theatrical Queen carrying 59kg at $3. Promising type with the blinkers added and is expected to measure up again.
1
LOGAN BATES
White, Royal Blue And Gold Band, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
4 4x241 MEISHO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
Ms B J Patterson, M J Mattsson, R M Scales, Mrs J M Scales, B R Cross, J A Robertson, H R Smart, J A F Rabl, D A Wouters, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, C D Barton, M W Ridgway, Pertobe Road, L T Caffrey, T M Scales, G Y B O Syndicate, B J Tatterson, L Preston & D Adams
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track Bm56 May 25 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Chartwell House with 58kg at $3.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 10 over 1100m, slow going 1.1 len behind Antisocial with 58kg at $3.20. Course and distance winner last time and with the claim will be very competitive again.
5
JACKSON RADLEY
Pink, Black MR And Sleeves, White Stripe, Black Cap, White Seams
5 19x58 NIGHTIME STAR
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 59.0KG
D E Nakhle, B Brady & D J Brady
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on April 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tres Magnifique carrying 57kg at $31. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm78 on May 7 over 1100m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Salsa Fellow with 54kg at $8.50. Blinkers added and back in grade so worth another chance.
9
M J ZAHRA
Teal, Sky Blue V, Armbands And Cap
6 13x13 TESORO MIO
TIM FITZSIMMONS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
T L Fitzsimmons & K Yong
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 45 day let-up. First-up won by a nose at Corowa Cl1 March 7 over 900m defeating Melodee Rose carrying 59kg at $3. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Werribee Bm62 on April 24 over 1012m, 1.3 len behind Steamy Mist with 58.5kg at $8. This line-up might test her.
2
J MOTT
Red And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
7 716x0 GLIDING LIGHTENING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Second run back. First-up after three months 11th of 13 at Morphettville 3yo Bm64 on May 9 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bred 'Em All carrying 58kg at $18. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm74 on December 20 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Job Done with 55kg at $12. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
10
L NOLEN
Red, White Gatecrasher
8 14x WAZING
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
G A Gathercole
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Ballarat Bm62 March 10 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Aqueduct with 58kg at $2. At her first start favourite; won by 1.5 len Ballarat Mdn-Sw February 22 over 1000m defeating Carpe Astra with 57kg at $2.25. Wait and see how she returns.
11
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
9 x2731 ZOUROSA
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Warren, Mrs L Luca, M Luca, R Weiss, R Cullen, L Key, B Macdonald, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Ms M Downie, Wyuna Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), Miss S Diethelm, S Walker, Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), Miss C L Stubbs, J E J Ciurlionis, M J Saadie, Miss L Benson, P Spurts, Mrs S Benson & Mrs A V Gately
Most recently won by 0.5 len at Bendigo F&M Bm56 May 29 over 1000m defeating Snapshot carrying 61.5kg at $4. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Echuca Bm56 on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Smarticon carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Speedy galloper who can give a sight at odds.
6
TEODORE NUGENT
Charcoal Grey, Old Gold Epaulettes, Sleeves And Cap
10 x34x1 CHISHOLM
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: R W Rose), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Encompass Bloodstock (Mgr: S B Mccann) & Dr C G Lawler
Second run back. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw May 10 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Filthy with 56kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Orange Mdn on November 21 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Tango On with 59.5kg at $2.50. Course and distance winner fresh and worth following up.
7
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
11 31 MAD ABOUT MAGNUS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Dr B Flegg
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 7 at Sale Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1006m, 0.9 len behind Cattle Camp carrying 57kg at $1.95. Second-up favourite; settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw May 17 over 1008m defeating Alphabet with 56kg at $1.65. Has good upside and worth keeping safe.
14
BEN ALLEN
Emerald Green, Orange Spots, Sleeves with Purple Armbands, Purple Cap
12 x365x SATIN DIVA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms J R Gray, Mrs A Carbone, Mrs M Finocchio, Ms G Yang, Mrs R T Secatore, Ms R Clemente, Ms D G Bilson, Mrs J J Lincoln, Mrs M Petzierides & Mrs M Rohan
Filly back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 0 - 66 January 8 over 1000m, 4 len behind Expulsion with 55kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 December 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Job Done carrying 55.5kg at $7. Placed 2/2 fresh and did win only try heavy so expected to go close.
3
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
White, Black And Pink Band, Black Sleeves, Pink Stars And Cap
13 1x OUR YONGLEE
CLIFF BROWN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Ponderosa Park Pty Ltd
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Yarra Valley 3yo F Mdn-Sw March 24 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Irreverent with 57kg at $7. Will take great benefit from this outing.
10
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Red And Gold Diamonds, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
14 9x142 MAYA'S ACE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms S Hayes), R A Frew, Mrs L A Frew, R L Gordon, C A Gordon, M A Pilkington, S W Pilkington, Miss E C Pilkington, Miss M Pilkington, M N Balnaves, R S Barrett, R J Fitzgerald, C R Powell, B C Roberts, G Winter, G S Winter & R Fernando
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Sale 0-66 on May 17 over 1008m, 1.3 len behind Buvelot carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th in a small field at Cranbourne F&M Bm62 on April 17 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Choir Point with 59.5kg at $11. Charged home last time and looks tough to stop again.
9
D W STACKHOUSE
White, Aqua Diamond Band And Aqua Epaulettes, Aqua And Yellow Bands And Armbands, White Cap
15 433x5 FINAL MOMENT
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Clayton Douglas Racing (Mgr: C Douglas), R J Gilchrist, T C Eddy, R C Lafferty, T P Clarke, Mrs J A Clarke, Mrs I Macnee, Mrs C M Fang, A Young, T L Woodford, T J Woodford, L Coia & Puntstars
Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Werribee F&M Bm62 on May 14 over 1100m, 5 len behind Biologics carrying 59.5kg at $15. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at this track Mdn-Sw October 23 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Tassorting carrying 55kg at $1.65. This looks too tough.
8
BEAU MERTENS
Turquoise And Royal Blue Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
16 48201 POSITIVE IMAGE
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D Nolan, N Rule, A Rule, Mrs J Hutton, M Northeast, T Northeast, Bidgee Boys (Mgr: J Saunderson), J Bennets, P Brady, H Docker, M Gibson, E Hawkins, Mrs J Nixon, C Kelaher, J Monaghan, N Monaghan, R Tout, Warrnambool Bowls Club 3 (Mgr: B Furnell), J Carroll & D Maddern
Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Stawell Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Packers Journey carrying 59.5kg at $1.50. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 12th of 15 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Singles Moment with 58kg at $6.50. Will need to go to another level to compete in this field.
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DECLAN BATES
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom