Mornington   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Louvretec Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD 3   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Gracie's Rain and Chinqui possess good early speed. Tricky affair. CHINQUI (4) was a strong winner two back at Caulfield Heath in good time which saw her start $4 in a stronger race at Caulfield, leading early before fading to finish fifth. Drops back a fair way for this and will take plenty of catching. GRACIE'S RAIN (1) is flying having won her past two, scoring easily in the country at prohibitive quotes. Harder here but she's capable. SILENCIO PORFAVOR (9) is lightly raced and could be a sharp improver. KRYSANOVA (7) the best of the each way hopefuls. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chinqui to win.
1 13311 GRACIE'S RAIN
MICHAEL HUGLIN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 60.0KG
M H Hoare, Despicable Racing (Mgr: B Johnston), M A & S Racing (Mgr: Mrs D K Moss), Mrs R Perry, G W Huglin, N Gopaul, M A Donald, Mrs P Mckay, J Donald, Green Hornet (Mgr: D J Mitchell), M P Holman, B A Jarvis, Ms E McCann, D J Mitchell & J A Mounsey
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at Stony Creek Bm64 March 9 over 1109m defeating Gee Kristie carrying 59.5kg at $1.55. The race before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Kilmore Bm58 February 21 over 1100m defeating Snappy Tycoon with 60.5kg at $1.85. No reason she can't win again.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Sky Blue And Gold Stars, Gold And Sky Blue Stars Cap
2 x533x KIKO
J T CONLAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
N J Turnbull, Mrs R T Turnbull, P Hoban, Ms S Turnbull & Ms D Turnbull
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm78 December 21 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Samangu carrying 58kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 14 at Flemington Bm80 Grand Hcp November 9 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Pisanello carrying 57kg at $12. Can be getting home hard.
9
LOGAN BATES
White, Royal Blue Sash, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
3 48176 SIMPLE TIMES
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on March 12 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Codigo carrying 55.5kg at $10. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Benalla Bm64 on February 16 over 1112m, 2.5 len behind Dirty Grin with 61.5kg at $9. Likely to find this out of reach.
6
TOM PREBBLE
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
4 x8415 CHINQUI
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing, L P Money, S W Bruhn, M W Ridgway, L Whitfield, Mrs K M Grossek, S A Gillies, E R Gillies, M J Heenan, PL Sloan, L Newton, R R Makepeace, D Byrne-Jones, S J Hill, J M Grossek, J King, Chinqui No1, The Chinqui Syndicate, Craic Racing & Paws Up
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Winnasedge with 54kg at $4. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Caulfield Heath Bm74 February 10 over 1100m defeating Odinson carrying 53kg at $5.50. Rates highly on best.
5
BEAU MERTENS
Lime, Purple Spots
5 740x8 BLUE STRATUM
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
First Light Racing (T Wilson), Telemon Stud, D O'Driscoll, P Woods, P Orrico, Nova Clause (P Smith), D Stephens, The Terangatangs, Blue Bayou (K Boghossian), Ms C Latus, D Smith, DZJ (Z Taylor), Mrs H Kuziela, A Haroutonian, S Robertson, P Keys, T Hughes, Indigo (T Piggott) & Elland Road (D Murphy)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 19 at Flemington 3yo SWP November 5 over 1000m, 9 len behind Manolo Bling with 57.5kg at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Pakenham Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw July 15 over 1000m defeating Skellig Rock carrying 58kg at $2.50. Can measure up.
7
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
6 200x7 GO TO HOLLYWOOD
JOHN R ALLEN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Peter Ferne Racing (Mgr: P A Ferne), J R Allen, E T Whiting & S J Clipperton
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Bifrost with 62.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on June 5 over 1000m, 3 len behind Oak Hill carrying 58kg at $13. Will need to lift.
7
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue And Red Halves, White Band
7 6x164 KRYSANOVA
CLIFF BROWN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Lynward Park Stud (Mgr: E Van Heemst), Mrs M E Van Heemst, T Van Heemst & C Van Heemst
Last start 4th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind The Showvinist with 58.5kg at $31. The start before that 6th of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on February 28 over 955m, 9 len behind Moon And Back with 59kg at $15. Nice draw and worth thought.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
Red, Green Maltese Cross And Cap
8 2570x THANKFUL HEART
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
6YO  BROWN  HORSE 58.0KG
P T P Leung
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm65 August 28 over 1400m, 14 len behind The Kewess carrying 60.5kg at $11. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Doomben Bm70 April 17 over 1200m, 13 len behind Typhoon Taavi with 58.5kg at $17. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
7
J NOONAN
Red, Gold Cross, White Sleeves, Gold Stripe, Gold Band On Cap
9 11x9 SILENCIO PORFAVOR
MATTHEW SMITH
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Denns Racing (Mgr: D L Yopp), Brilliance Racing Silent Rush (Mgr: J P Fisher), Forbson Group (Mgr: B Forbes), J H Hezlett, M May, T A Mesite, M C Nunn, P M Roberts, Mrs M A Smith, Mrs S M Taylor, R Trimboli & P R Yopp
Second-up. Comes off a 59-day let-up. First-up after six months ran last of 9 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on February 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Misty Legend with 57kg at $2.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by 3 len at Scone Bm66 August 30 over 1000m defeating Astrolith with 57kg at $1.80. Look for quick improvement.
8
J MOTT
Yellow, Red Diamonds and Sleeves, Checked Cap
10 62477 SOJU
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D Romanelli, B Arnold, C Drabsch, RTR Racing No 2 (Mgr: S Perrett), J O'grady, D M Richards, T J Morden, N Chadwick, Alouette Racing (Mgr: S Doyle), R J Donazzan, M J Tenace, M R Hooper & S Rogers
Last start 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 4 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Big Me carrying 54.5kg at $14. The start before that 7th of 9 at Echuca Bm70 on March 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Big Me with 57kg at $3.30. Not keen on her chances.
3
B MELHAM
Black And White Checks, Red Sleeves, White Cap
11 444x3 MR TICKLES
MITCHELL LEEK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J Giardina
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 9 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on March 21 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Toronluca carrying 58kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Bendigo Bm58 on June 4 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Major Share with 62.5kg at $3.30. Will find this tough; not today.
1
JETT STANLEY
Bottle Green, Deep Red Halves, White Vees Sleeves, Deep Red Disc Cap, White Pom Pom