Mornington   05 Sep 2025
 
GOING: S

Craft Markets Australia 50 Years Handicap 1500m

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

Strong tempo with Zoussential, Emmcee and Macha leading the way. Competitive. GALLANT PRINCE (1) was quickly back on track beaten 2L at Sale racing forward. He will be fitter again and can find his best. That would be good enough. MISS TRUSTFUL (11) peaks for the premier stable and has placed at Sandown-Lakeside at her last two. That's solid form and the in-form Brown will give her every chance from an inside barrier. EMMCEE (4) has been racing mainly on the synthetic and has been going well enough to have claims. He races forward and the blinkers going on for the first time is a key gear addition. He can't be ruled out with Ben Allen sticking aboard. LADY POTATO HEAD (9) resumed with an acceptable effort at Geelong and she's a second-up winner with plenty up her sleeve. Has a handy 2kg claim, and quick improvement is on the cards. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Gallant Prince.
1 35x83 GALLANT PRINCE
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Clayton Douglas Racing , T A Wilson, R P G C Syndicate (Mgr: G R Wilson), A Macnee, G Blundy, C D Arnott, L B J Racing, I Paton, Mrs L Tsardakas, Sloppy Racing, Miss R M J Shea, G J McCraw, P Donald, Dr S A Watts, Mrs D Watts, Keep it Hush, R Gaud, R D Loffler & B Sims
Third-up today. First-up faded in the straight second last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Nearing Liberty with 59kg at $4.20. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Savilla carrying 59kg at $4.20. Racing well. Going well and is a leading chances.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Pink And White Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
2 4849x MY ROCA FELLA
JOHN MCARDLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T H Martin & Mrs V J Martin
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 April 21 over 2400m, 12 len behind Sparkle Link with 56.5kg at $4.60. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 January 29 over 1400m, 4 len behind Sepals with 61.5kg at $16. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
CELINE GAUDRAY
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap With Lime Diamond
3 45x96 NORWOODS
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P Cunningham, M Doyle, A Cooke & Ms G J Triffett
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Nearing Liberty carrying 60kg at $31. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 29 over 1600m, 14 len behind Austrata carrying 60kg at $31. Going well. Passing.
10
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
White, Midnight Blue Stars
4 x2104 EMMCEE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Dr F Carnovale, Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio), P Smith, P Donoghue, M Heinz, W Leslie, Gotham City (B Rantall), D Wockner, J Crone, Sanda (K Dyer), J Nolan, L Thomas, L Schoots, A Larkin, P Godde, M Khoury, C Brownhill, C Armstrong & Sandcastles (J Mahony)
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Nic's Choice carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Mr Vivaci carrying 59kg at $16. Making headway. Sure to measure up.
6
BEN ALLEN
White, Black And Bottle Green Four Pointed Star, Bottle Green Collar, Black Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 2x916 ZOUSSENTIAL
KEN & KASEY KEYS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, Miss K M Keys, Mrs M Condon, Mrs H L Cook, Ms C M Franze, Mrs G M Frenken & Mrs D Sventek
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 4yo Bm64 on August 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Dubai Watch with 58.5kg at $61. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Sale Mdn-Sw July 31 over 1523m on a soft track defeating Lots To Love carrying 59.5kg at $19. Has claims.
5
BILLY EGAN
Pink With Purple Sash And Cap
6 12965 STAND BY ME NED
M LAWSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
T S Monti & Ms A M Harden
Most recently 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on August 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Shaalute with 61kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Bencouver carrying 61kg at $9. Looking to others.
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MITCHELL AITKEN
Pink And Black Diamonds, Pink Sleeves And Cap
7 x9403 BIG KATE
DANIEL WILLIAMS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D J A Williams, Notts & Notts, I M Johannson, W Allen, TasBel Syndicate, K M Waring, A L Kirkwood-Scott, Wynnforus Syndicate, I Richardson, M Whelan, M Barnett, S A Accardi, A Pawsey, P Holman, K Rawlinson, S & N Diplaris, E & S Quan & Duc Racing Mr W Allen, Notts & Notts
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on August 25 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Ghemme with 60kg at $12. The start before that 12th of 14 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Gymkhana carrying 61kg at $16. Others look better.
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A MC CABE
Maroon And Gold Hoops
8 91003 DOUGAL MCKEEN
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ready To Run And Have Some Fun, Ready To Run And Have Some Fun 2 & Ready To Run And Have Some Fun 3
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Hidden Comfort with 57.5kg at $10. Before that 10th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 1300m, in the wet; 7 len behind Ruperts Red Rocket with 60kg at $8.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Dark Blue And White Checks, Dark Blue Sleeves, Checked Cap
9 228x4 LADY POTATO HEAD
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J G S Singh
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on August 22 over 1312m, 3.5 len behind Saxon Spot carrying 57kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 5 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1400m defeating Glass Bay carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Improver to keep onside.
8
HANNAH EDGLEY
Purple, Pink And Green Hoops, Purple Sleeves And Cap
10 3319x MACHA
JOHN MCARDLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Redgum Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Clayton), M B Closter, G Edhouse, P A Johnson, Mrs J M Johnson, M G Bates, M Boladian, Mrs M Boladian, B G Mcilwaine, D A Page, Redgum 2023, Ying & Yang, Mays Park (Mgr: J Hollingsworth), Grey Geese, J Page, Mrs G Page & Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie)
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Sale Bm64 April 20 over 1717m, 18 len behind Colour Blast carrying 56kg at $7. Previously first up; second of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw January 28 over 1225m, 0.5 len behind Cripps carrying 56kg at $2.25. Keep very safe.
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J MOTT
Navy Blue, White Diablo, Quartered Cap
11 7x533 MISS TRUSTFUL
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
VIC Husslers, C W Bond, Ms J Crewes, A M Kerr, D D Yates, Sewgoolam Racing Connection (Mgr: Dr H Sewgoolam), A P Aarons & Mrs T Ryan
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 4yo Bm64 on August 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dubai Watch carrying 56kg at $7.50. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Nearing Liberty carrying 56kg at $7. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run and go well.
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ETHAN BROWN
White And Navy Halves, Vic Husslers Logo, White And Navy Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
12 16838 BELLE INFERNO
CIARON MAHER
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Grigg Thoroughbreds, M C Berry, D J Hardy, J M Leonardos, T A Bolton, R D Cooper, C Eabry, C A Gibbons, M D Hosking, A Jackson, L A Lindsell, End Game Syndicate, R Shim, A G Southgate, N J Love, D J Rusk, G Marr, Ms S Heeley & Q 1 Racing
At the latest run raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 13 at Seymour Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Sound Of Jura with 56.5kg at $18. The start before that second last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on July 27 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Quello Dorato with 57kg at $4.80. Risking.
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ZOE WALLER
Deep Navy, Tan Disc And Armbands
13 310x0 LORD DEVENISH
ANGUS TOWNLEY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs A L Townley, A Townley & J F Townley
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 12 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Saint Winifred with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1600m, 99 len behind Shot At The Night with 59.5kg at $26. Prefer in something easier.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Black, Green Shamrock, Black And Orange Checked Sleeves And Cap
14 895x7 ALABAMA GIRL
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A M Saini, Mrs B Lappe & Ms M Lamb
Second-up. First-up after six months 7th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on August 22 over 1312m, 6 len behind Saxon Spot with 55.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on November 28 over 1500m, slow going 1.3 len behind Lygon Street Luigi with 56kg at $10. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.
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BEAU MERTENS
Black, Aqua Stars, Black Cap With Aqua Stars And Pom Pom
15 x87x0 AUSSIEAUSSIEAUSSIE
RAYMOND N MATHEWS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
R N Mathews, Mrs H M Mathews, C Mcutchen, Mrs S Mchutchen, G B Evans, M A Duyvestyn, A M Duyvestyn, M A Nicklen & Dr P D Nicklen
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on August 25 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Missile Girl carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 on May 16 over 1200m, 5 len behind Highland Harley carrying 55kg at $41. Looks to have a big job ahead again.
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C NEWITT
Yellow, Dark Blue Vee, Striped Sleeves