Mornington   18 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

Louvretec Melbourne Handicap 1000m

Track: Good 3   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Derelict should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest. BAZABALL REWARDED (7) should have broken through last preparation but made up for that with an easy Maiden win here first up. She'd won a jumpout at the track and started as a short favourite. Maps awkwardly but strips fitter, and she can take the next step. ABOVETHEFROSTLINE (2) led and was an easy CL1 winner at Moonee Valley at her only start last preparation. She brings a string of sharp jumpouts, and the 3kg claim brings her right into it. ELLICAZAM (5) resumes and has switched from a Western Australian stable. She won a Northam Maiden two back on debut and was first home in a recent Cranbourne jumpout. Has ability but hasn't raced for 372 days. ALAA PLENTY (3) resumed from bone chip surgery at Bendigo and didn't get into it. She's likely to need this as well but respect the stable. SUGGESTED PLAY: Staying with Bazaball Rewarded.
1 x0956 NOT ENOUGH EFFORT
SHARYN TROLOVE
10YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L G Hammond, Mrs R C Platt, T A Platt, G F Bates, M L Hammond, Mrs A Scully, D L Hammond, Mrs J Armstrong, Ms S J Wall, Mrs M A Hammond, B Scully, Miss SL Perdon & Miss S L Trolove
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Moe Bm62 on September 4 over 1108m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Mrs Archibald carrying 59.5kg at $26. The run before that second last in a small field at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Room For Bingo with 58kg at $61. Passing.
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K JENNINGS
White, Royal Blue Sleeves and Shamrock, Quartered Cap
2 45x1x ABOVETHEFROSTLINE
MARCUS FAHLER
5YO  GREY  MARE 60.0KG
Mockingbird Hill (Mgrs: D L J Addison & Mrs S J Fraser)
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation won by 1.75 len at Moonee Valley Cl1 March 7 over 1000m defeating Famoso carrying 56.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 9 at this track Bm58 on May 13 2024 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Moonhaven with 57kg at $10. Won a jump-out at Mornington on September 10. Capable of a bold return.
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NADIA DANIELS
Gold, Burgundy Seams, White Sleeves, Burgundy Armbands, White Cap With Burgundy Spots
3 163x0 ALAA PLENTY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), N G O'Connor, R J O'Connor, Mrs S E Clark, Snow Road Thoroughbreds, Ms M Pratt, R G Edge, Our Time, Few Laughs, C J Cleary, Trojan Empire IV, Sabai Gai, W Johnson, J F Webb, Portanco, D Bowman, Deep Fire Racing 8 & M Gleeson
Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 28 over 1000m, in the wet; 12 len behind Cool As Ice with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a neck at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1100m defeating She's Speedy with 59kg at $10. Fitter and in good hands but may be a run short.
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L NOLEN
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
4 0517x SIMPLY LUSCIOUS
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S T R Simply Luscious , J W Allcock, Highflyer Racing, Mrs M R Blair, D J Blair, G M Young, X P Burke, Palya Bloodstock Pty Ltd , M Harris, Mrs E C Connell, t Johnson, M A Kristalyn, S Paynter, R Allcock, A Newsome, B A McKiterick, W L Johnston, Three Cork Screws , J M Fyfe & T J Bird
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track Bm58 May 12 over 1000m, 8 len behind Condor carrying 57.5kg at $7. First up last campaign ran last of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cl1 March 22 over 1000m, 10 len behind Immortal Bliss carrying 56kg at $31. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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LIAM RIORDAN
White, Pink And Lime Stripes, Pink Collar, Lime Sleeves, Pink Cap
5 18x ELLICAZAM
JULIEN WELSH
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Belmont Park Cl1 September 11 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Be Bardot with 58kg at $15. On debut won by 0.6 len Northam Mdn August 29 2024 over 1000m slow track defeating Hyperreal carrying 56kg at $11. Should be close up.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Royal Blue, Lime Diagonal Stripes And Cap
6 35x02 DERELICT
CARLY THOMAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms C E Thomas & S Holden
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 on August 16 over 1005m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Per Ivy with 60kg at $8.50. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on August 31 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Francine carrying 59.5kg at $15. Not keen.
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P GATT
Royal Blue, White Checked Quarters, Diamonds Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 352x1 BAZABALL REWARDED
KELVIN SOUTHEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G N Peters, J Baker, Mrs J L Cameron, Five Kings (Mgr: S J King), A D Cameron, D Phillips, T Gordon, K Johnson, Aspect Racing (Mgr: Ms K Hughes), D Taylor, A C Desaubin, Ms C C Peters, R G N Peters, A R Morgan, Mrs P Southey, G J & Mrs L McNamara, Ms A L Whalan, Mrs A L Vickers-Willis
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track Mdn-Sw September 5 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Hanuman carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Cryptic Gem with 56kg at $2.80. Stick with her.
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J MOTT
Orange, Black Diagonal Halves, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Orange Cap
8 016x9 SHEEZA TORONADO
DYLAN DUNN
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M A McFarlane & Mrs M McFarlane
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Don't Russia with 58.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on January 19 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Sumadartson carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Others make more appeal.
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SAM KENNEDY
Sky Blue, Navy Blue D R Motif, Seams And Cap With Sky Blue Star
9 6x81 BRASH LASS
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Third-up today. Resuming couldn't go on with it; ran last of 8 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Shinjina with 56kg at $61. Second-up won by 0.8 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1000m in the wet defeating Points For Effort carrying 55kg at $4.80. Keep onside at a price.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
10 4x1 DANUBE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. Promising on debut eased back early on second last in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind Hot Whiskers carrying 56kg at $3.30. Returned from break tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1000m defeating Macristal House with 55kg at $2.80. Back in fine order and will be tough to beat.
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JAMIE MELHAM
Royal Blue
11 26706 AUCKLAND
SIMONE WALKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A D Walker, Miss S Walker, N Preston, Mrs M A Walker, D Walker, Miss P Gilcrist, Ms A Walker, J Reale, Ms C R Walker & L Carter
Most recently 6th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm56 on September 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Count Of Anjou with 57kg at $9.50. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Miss Mahjong with 57kg at $10. Might struggle again.
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White, Purple Stars, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, White And Purple Star Cap
12 x6747 TOUGH IMPACT
STEPHEN BROWN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R M Worbey
Comes off a 53 day let-up. Most recently did the work up front then tired 7th of 11 at Hobart Cl1 on July 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Material Madam carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Hobart Bm60 on July 20 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Jehbenti carrying 54kg at $11. Fully tested.
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THOMAS SPILLANE
Yellow, Black Vee, Striped Sleeves And Cap
13 00807 WIND DREAMER
JOHN KEANE
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs M C Keane
Last start second last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 26 over 1000m, 9 len behind El Salto with 55kg at $101. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 7 over 1100m, 13 len behind Innocent Enuff carrying 56kg at $151. Making up the numbers.
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CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
White, Black Horseshoe And Cap
14 31x67 DAELLA
CLIFF BROWN
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & Imperial Racing Stable (Mgr: M Harding)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on August 1 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Martial Music carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 on September 3 over 1000m, 4 len behind Sun Setting with 58.5kg at $16. Rates highly and is ready to peak.
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J NOONAN
White, Royal Blue Stars, Pink Sleeves And Cap
15 197x9 DUTY CALLS
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
SZ Racing No 1 (Mgr: S Zahra), Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), J Docherty, H H Wee, Murphy Syndicate (Mgr: T O Murphy), Power Strike (Mgr: D Arnel), Group 1 Bloodstock (Mgr: M P Becker), N J Sal, M R Firth & Miss D K Rose
Mare back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Kyneton F&M Bm58 March 20 over 1112m, soft track; 7 len behind Smokey Warrior with 58kg at $4.20. First up last campaign third of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw December 20 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind I'm Kenough with 56kg at $3.40. Keep very safe.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Green, White Intersecting Lines And Striped Cap