Mornington   05 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S

Big Event Picnic Table Handicap 2050m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit.  

Solid tempo with Xtra Rush, Diamanda and Ruada the ones to roll forward. XTRA RUSH (2) spaced the Cranbourne Maidens on debut over a mile and then won a 64 at Sale over 1700m. She was backed off the map, and the in-form Brown stays in the saddle. He's progressive and ready for the middle distance. Races forward and the hat-trick beckons. HARSH (7) is in the premier stable and was last seen 20 days ago narrowly beaten this trip in Adelaide in a 64. The inside barrier needs managing, but she hits this at peak and is ready to win. ANOTHER NEPHEW (4) has a tough run at Seymour but posted a good number narrowly beaten at Sale prior over 1740m. The blinkers come off, and the longer journey suits. MAXXI BON (3) didn't manage a wide gate in the Xtra Rush race at Sale, but he brought strong form to that. Has a handier gate today and can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Xtra Rush to go on with the job.
1 x0040 COLLEAGUES
KATHRYN DURDEN
7YO  GR/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs K L Durden, B H Hepburn, Mrs J P Henry, C Durden, T P Carroll, Ms D Fitzgerald, W R Carroll, Miss B O Edgar, G P Sharp, D A Webster, J S Carroll, C Hosking, J Hosking, S Mallia, P A Johnston, N R Mcrae, Ms S Hasan, A Hovey & Broken Punters Racing (Mgr: J S Carroll)
At the latest run second last of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on August 21 over 2000m, slow going 12 len behind Bergasun carrying 61kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1740m, slow going 3.5 len behind Maxxi Bon carrying 61.5kg at $31. Hard to enthuse.
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R MCLEOD
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Hot Pink, Royal Blue And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 11 XTRA RUSH
RICHARD LAMING
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
S B Laming, D McCord, M D Z Rahman, M K Hawkins & B L Hawkins
Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. When well in the market on debut, favourite; ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw August 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Wondering Spirit with 59.5kg at $2.70. Last time out favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Sale Bm64 August 17 over 1700m defeating Sacrify carrying 59.5kg at $1.40. Brings the right form to the table. Ethan Brown aboard again and he can go on with it.
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ETHAN BROWN
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
3 x5218 MAXXI BON
WENDY KELLY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
K King, S A Joyce, Mrs S E Joyce, P J Rust, T Willott, L Dawson, M Conti, T D Lloyd, M Mascitti, R Mascitti, Mrs P J Henderson, D Conti, Mrs A P King, Top Hat N Tails, C L M Racing & Ken King Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs A P King)
Most recently 8th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1700m, 6 len behind Xtra Rush carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Sale Bm64 July 31 over 1740m on a soft track defeating Taka Speed with 58kg at $5. Finds a nice race and is right in contention.
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BEN ALLEN
Maroon, Lime Green Spot, Sleeves And Cap
4 95036 ANOTHER NEPHEW
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J V O'Neill, Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power), Mrs L C Wright, D E Hawkins, M J Curtain, K C Jones, Mrs L E Jones, M Brunato, G Atkins, N D Rance, J Kyzintas & A B C D Racing Co (Mgr: C Durie)
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Seymour Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Sound Of Jura carrying 60kg at $6. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1740m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Maxxi Bon with 60kg at $10. Can improve on the latest efforts.
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BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
5 14x83 LEG DRIVE
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Third-up today. First-up failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on August 10 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Raging Bull carrying 59kg at $3.40. Last start 3rd of 11 at Moe Bm64 on August 24 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sweet Jasmine carrying 59kg at $12. In the mix.
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DANIEL MOOR
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
6 78x90 VISTETTO
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A J A Bosma, G P Vaney, T O Harrison, G Punler, M A Cameron, J F Hepburn, D J Withers, R T Butler, M C Mckee-Wright, G Young, T J Cunneen, M W Scott, G Millington, D J Brady, R P Wilcox, D E Nakhle, Mrs N A MacKenzie, O C Saxton & Mrs V Woolhouse
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1423m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Papal Army carrying 58.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1700m, 20 len behind Xtra Rush with 58.5kg at $31. Others rate better.
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JYE MCNEIL
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
7 0x773 HARSH
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D P Azzopardi, R L Vaughan, M Southall, S Elliott, B Clarke, C Carlon, G Ireland, I D Wallis, Dream Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, T Knowler, Couldn't Be Happier, Three Wise Monkeys Racing, A Appleby, Mrs K Keen, Ms C Eames, M MacNellie, J Dowling, D Clancy, J Rainoldi & Dream Thoroughbreds Brutal Syndicate
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on August 16 over 1950m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Eight On The Dot carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm70 on July 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Silent Shares with 54.5kg at $41. Shapes as a key runner.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
8 81477 OUTCASTER
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R B Cunningham, Ms G J Triffett, M Doyle, A Cooke, A Keam, E Brown, Miss V J Henschke, L Jelliff & P Cunningham
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on August 29 over 2200m, 7 len behind Saveadateforme carrying 52kg at $16. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Dun Wondering with 58kg at $8.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
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D W STACKHOUSE
White, Midnight Blue Stars
9 x78x5 PALACE WINTER
RAYMOND N MATHEWS
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 57.0KG
R N Mathews, Mrs H M Mathews, R W Mathews, G B Evans, Mrs K M Vanderuit, R R Coleman, R S Wilkinson & J W Mathews
Second-up. First-up after three months did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on August 25 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Ghemme with 60kg at $17. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on May 16 over 1600m, 8 len behind Shoeless with 58kg at $51. Not keen.
3
C NEWITT
Yellow, Dark Blue Vee, Striped Sleeves
10 39x78 RUADA
JULIUS SANDHU
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms T D Stoll, Ms X Hu, Aecal Family (Mgr: A Ng), J Sandhu, A J Wilkinson, N J Bailey, T Slattery & G Gordon
Third-up today. Resuming sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Villainesque carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Last start faded in the straight 8th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 64 on August 22 over 1512m, 4 len behind Meh Keffi with 55.5kg at $31. Passing.
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J MOTT
Tangerine, Gold Star, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
11 00x76 SORRY SAILOR
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R B Cunningham, M Doyle, Ms G J Triffett, P Cunningham, M E Laaksonen & G Aitchison
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Anthophila with 60.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell eased back early on 6th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on August 25 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Ghemme with 60kg at $19. Has had too many chances.
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THOMAS STOCKDALE
White, Midnight Blue Stars
12 6x345 DIAMANDA
MICHAEL BINNEY
9YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M T & Mrs M Binney
Most recently 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 2200m, 2 len behind Dun Wondering with 55kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Everything Counts carrying 52kg at $9.50. Hard to have.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Purple, Cerise Stars On White V, White Armbands And Cap