Mornington   02 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Louvretec Melbourne Handicap 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 32)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Eloped or On Broadway to lead the small field. NAINA (3) wasn't disgraced in city class second-up off a near miss at Ballarat. Won't find this assignment as tough and has been kept up to the mark with a Flemington jumpout. Fitter again and a bold showing expected. ON BROADWAY (4) resumed and finished just a half a length from the winner over 1600m at Tatura after racing on the pace. Must raise the bar again, but with the extra fitness she can threaten. FINALE (6) hasn't won for more than a year but has pieces of form that would see her feature. She just missed here three back at this level and can't be taken lightly. BON FETE (5) peaks today and is still well shy of her best. Has been giving away starts but has a key gear addition and is worth keeping onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Naina appeals most.
1 10x70 ELOPED
JACK LAING
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
P S Zeccola
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at this track Bm62 on September 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Fridge Monster carrying 60.5kg at $61. Last start second last of 12 at Seymour F&M Bm70 on October 12 over 1300m, 11 len behind Dane On Tour with 58.5kg at $201. Can't have on recent performances.
5
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Black, White Spartan Helmet, Red Armbands And Seams Cap
2 7x739 LEGACY ROSE
PATRICK KEARNEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
P Kearney, D Bond, R Bond, M J Flanagan, A J Gibb, W M Gilmore, A F Grant, D M Heslin, Ms S Keough, C McGregor, A Di Lorenzo, Mrs M L Davies, J R Teague, L Thompson, D Uslar, J Finch, Mrs K Finch & Billihollymya (Mgr: P A Woolley)
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Avoca Avoca Cup on October 18 over 1860m, 14 len behind Staunch with 53.5kg at $10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Kyneton F&M Bm62 on October 9 over 1454m, 3 len behind Empire Of Pain carrying 61kg at $31. Each way hope.
7
R MCLEOD
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
3 20x36 NAINA
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
C J Waller, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly & GW Holdings (Mgr: G J Wilson)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Ballarat F&M Bm62 on September 19 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Miss Trustful with 60.5kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm66 on October 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind So Brave carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. Racing well. Can take this out.
6
BEAU MERTENS
Black, White Checks, Black Sleeves, White Cap
4 412x2 ON BROADWAY
LLOYD KENNEWELL
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Tatura Bm56 on September 30 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Ataegina carrying 61kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1856m, 0.9 len behind Advance To Jaffa carrying 57kg at $2.35. Expected to go well again.
4
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
5 6x734 BON FETE
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J Warren, Pryde Racing(Mgr: M Pryde)Mrs C J Fero,A G Paroavi,J L Dewberry,Blur Racing Syndicate(Mgr:J A Reece),Ms K E A Warren,D W Spicer,R Weiss,Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca, M Walsh, Springtime In Melbourne (Mgr: R Gillan), M R Pollard, J Pannunzio, R C Starkins, N Gopaul, Ms H F Sylvain & Mrs G Brooder
Last start 4th of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on October 17 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lady Potato Head carrying 56kg at $26. Before that got back early second last in a small field at this track F&M Bm70 on September 28 over 1610m, 3.5 len behind Savilla with 56.5kg at $3.30. Claims at best.
2
ZAC SPAIN
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
6 x0204 FINALE
CLIFF BROWN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
C I Brown, Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury), P A Cook, P A Henry, R A Pegum, Robert Willis Bloodstock (Mgr: R S Willis), J P Mcguinness & D J Cornwell
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ballarat F&M Bm62 on October 24 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Street Lark carrying 59.5kg at $10. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm66 on October 3 over 1600m, 8 len behind So Brave with 56.5kg at $12. Best form measures up.
3
J MOTT
White, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
7 87x83 KIWIESQUE
SHANNON ROUGHAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Hall, R Borrione, J J Brown, G Hall, L Hall, C S Racing, D Painter, Sinarobbo Syndicate & J Jayawardane
Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 8th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on October 13 over 1450m, 5 len behind Bangalow Road carrying 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Kyneton Bm58 on May 8 over 1854m, 5.5 len behind Undaunting with 60kg at $6. Expected to do better with the run under her belt.
3
RYAN HOUSTON
Black, Turquoise Seams
8 0x468 VAMPIRE MISS
TETYANA FURDETSKA
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms T Furdetska, S Stogryn, Miss A Furdetska, A Furdetskyy & M Yasin
Last start 8th of 10 at Yarra Valley 0 - 56 on October 25 over 1514m, 5 len behind Sorry Sailor carrying 58kg at $21. Before that ran last in a small field at Cranbourne Bm66 on October 10 over 1600m, 9 len behind Enchanted Jenni carrying 55kg at $81. Prepared to risk again.
1
TAYLA CHILDS
Black And Red Halves With Gold Trident, Black Sleeves, Red Chevron, Black Cap