Mornington 18 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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No Fuss Event Hire Handicap 1600m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Genuine tempo from Opening Address leading Highlights. WONDER BOY (3) won't get too many better chances to notch up another victory on his home deck. He's been a bit frustrating having promised stakes level ability as a younger horse but put the writing on the wall last time at Rosehill when running on strongly for second to the smart Captain Furai. This looks very winnable and he should go close. TAUNG (11) is flying, winning narrowly fresh and good up to this grade at Caulfield when getting into third. Fancy 1600m third up is perfect, he'll just need a good ride from the gate. UNTIL VALHALLA (7) has no hope back off a pedestrian tempo at Caulfield last time and did as much as could be expected under her weight. Her best is good enough. OPENING ADDRESS (9) resumes. He got over further last time in but this is a good starting point. ANGRY SKIES (6) won the Warracknabeal Cup last time out and this doesn't look a whole lot harder. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wonder Boy to break through.
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| 1 | 6028x |
CADMUS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Anthony Freedman Racing, Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Stallion Match, A J Harrison, D Smorgon, K Harrison, Peake Racing, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, A Tomas, G D Peer, B Gately, N J Todd, M McKelvie, Mrs C E Mckelvie, M A Herskope, A W Bruhn, Dr D W Weissman & Dr N Serry Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Cranbourne Bm100 December 27 over 2025m, 6 len behind Saint George with 55.5kg at $9. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Caulfield Bm100 August 16 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind El Rocko carrying 55kg at $21. Probably needs this one. |
3 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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| 2 | 9x839 |
HIGHLIGHTS
NICK RYAN 8YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Five And A Half Men Racing (Mgr: D A Johnston), Smudgers (Mgr: A J Smith), C Harmey, F Pittelli, Team Giddyup (Mgr: T J Nixon), Tuakana Racing No. 5 (Mgr: K Pearson), L Datson, M Sherwood, N K Jenkins, P W Jonas, W J Wheeldon, El Rey Racing, S B Mcmahon, Highlights, K Jackson & Bullo Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup on March 22 over 1600m, 12 len behind Kings Valley carrying 60kg at $16. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Echuca Echa Cup on March 8 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Hughes carrying 58kg at $26. Likely to struggle. |
9 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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| 3 | x5362 |
WONDER BOY
JEROME HUNTER 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole) Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 on March 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Captain Furai with 59kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Shaftesbury Ave on March 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Scheelite with 54kg at $15. Well placed. Coming along well and is suited this level, go close. |
7 J MOTT |
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| 4 | 8314x |
HOWLIN' RAIN
CINDY ALDERSON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Alderson Racing (Mgr: Mrs L B Alderson), Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: D P Humphries), Mornington Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: C J Dickinson), Bool Bros (Mgr: R J McNamara), Sailmaker (Mgr: I R Swan), P W Carter, B I Poynter, Mrs E A Poynter & P Collins Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 13 at Ballarat Bm84 December 6 over 2000m, soft track; 3 len behind Prince Eric carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp October 11 over 1700m, 6 len behind Blindedbythelight with 59kg at $41. Not the worst. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 5 | x9493 |
BULLETS HIGH
KELVIN BOURKE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G C Beattie, G P Grist, G J Bagg, T P Spielvogel, D J Wilson, J Mitchell, A J Bradley, R J Burdon, B J Hovey, Bang Bang (Mgr: P D Joyce) & K T Bourke Most recently 3rd of 7 at Warracknabeal Hcp on April 4 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Angry Skies carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 9th of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on March 21 over 1400m, 15 len behind Gold Medallist with 57.5kg at $21. Has a bit to find. |
6 BILLY EGAN |
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| 6 | x0641 |
ANGRY SKIES
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S R Thompson, Mrs V M Thompson, Cinco Amigos (Mgr: P D Jenkins), C J Daly, K A Drake-Brockman, D Jovanovic, R S Varapodio, S Weerasinghe, P Nunan, M G Nunan, Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio) & W G Pratt Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 0.5 len at Warracknabeal Hcp April 4 over 1600m defeating Black Storm with 57kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup on March 22 over 1600m, 2 len behind Kings Valley with 54kg at $18. Can go on with it. |
2 EOIN WALSH |
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| 7 | 91905 |
UNTIL VALHALLA
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mailbag Bloodstock, H Kelly, A T Hood, Mrs K Hood, J C Byrne, S T Di Muccio, D P Hannay, P Terzis, Mrs J A Terzis, D W Flett, P Kelly, B T Ryan, M Ryan, F A Stivala, J P Green, M N Ryan, BTX Scheme No 1 & Mrs D King Last start got back early 5th of 7 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on April 4 over 1600m, 4 len behind Terilee with 60.5kg at $7.50. The start before that second last of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Matron Stks on March 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Ahha Ahha carrying 55kg at $41. Going better than the formguide reads, respect. |
10 EMILY POZMAN |
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| 8 | 3x8x0 |
JACKKNIFE
CIARON MAHER 4YO BLACK GELDING 57.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), Qatar Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: D Redvers), Mrs B E Porter, T N Porter, W S Pelchen, G W Cleary, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden), K N Good & A J Willoughby Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on March 21 over 1400m, 19 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 57.5kg at $19. At only start last preparation ran last of 8 at Deauville in the LR Pr Nureyev on August 17 over 2000m, 12 len behind Damysus with 57.5kg at $5.40. Didn't do enough fresh. |
1 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 9 | 1065x |
OPENING ADDRESS
LIAM HOWLEY 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), C W Kwok, Windsor Park Stud Ltd (Mgr: R A Schick), BMD Racing (Mgr: B Doherty), R A Chapman, G Singh, Mrs J A Cartledge, R W Gamble & Mrs S J Gamble Resuming today after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Caulfield Bm78 January 24 over 2000m, 5 len behind Suntora carrying 60.5kg at $10. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Seymour Bm70 Hcp October 12 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lovelycut with 62kg at $14. Has ability and this trip suits fresh. |
8 J MASKIELL |
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| 10 | 0x784 |
CHARTRES
MATT LAURIE 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P Dugan, Mrs V Pucea, S McDonald, S McDonald, Miss S McDonald, Mrs T McDonald, P Gales, Mrs S Gales, P Newton, P Parsons, C Walker, K Manning, N Lovett, H Clement, Dr F Hawker, J Silver, P Hines, Just Horse Racing (Mgr: M Payne), Butters Racing 3 (Mgr: R Butters) & Brave Planet (Mgr: D Taylor) Most recently 4th of 7 at Warracknabeal Hcp on April 4 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Angry Skies carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Before that second last of 9 at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup on March 22 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Kings Valley with 54kg at $19. Place chance. |
5 J NOONAN |
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| 11 | 11x13 |
TAUNG
MATT CUMANI 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M S S Cumani, R J Axen, Franks Crew, Miss C D Cato, D P Kerr, D J R Racing Miss Elsa, N H T Racing, Miss G Haughton, M B P W Racing, P A Birgan, R L Cox, Ms S R Keating, R P McDonald, R Parker, Dominant 1 Racing, Brighton Stables Lady Elsa & P Crolla Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Wangaratta Bm70 February 28 over 1300m defeating Lethal Thoughts with 60kg at $3. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Caulfield Bm84 on March 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 55kg at $17. Heading the right way and can win. |
10 C J MACREDMOND |
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