Mornington 25 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Magic Millions National Sale Handicap 1500m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: Out 8m Entire Circuit. |
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Looks a keen contest with Saxon Blood and Little Richie Turf pressing for the lead with Master Polanski and Shay's Way close at hand. PHANTOM PRINCE (3) can mix his form but got home well here last time for third in a similar race over 1200m, giving the indication that 1500m would suit nicely. This doesn't look an overly strong race. Go close. SHAY'S WAY (7) is fresh for this having struggled in tougher at Kyneton last time out. She draws well for Egan who can track the speed and have the last say. TIGHT GRIP (4) struggled here last time but didn't have much luck. His best figures can see him figure in the finish. SAXON BLOOD (1) resumes over a suitable kickoff point, he can look to hold a spot and box on for a minor placing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Phantom Prince to win.
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| 1 | 6312x |
SAXON BLOOD
NATHAN MCPHERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG T A Templeton, M A Templeton, Mrs N Templeton, Mrs S Templeton & N A McPherson Resuming after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Stony Creek 0 - 56 March 8 over 2100m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Baffleck with 58kg at $4. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw September 25 over 1240m, 42 len behind Banknote Hustler with 59.5kg at $91. Can sprint well fresh. |
6 SAM KENNEDY |
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| 2 | 77607 |
CHAMBERS BAY
M C WATTS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs B E Watts & M C Watts Most recently got back early 7th of 12 at this track 0 - 56 on May 10 over 1500m, slow going 4.5 len behind Fearless Monarch with 56.5kg at $51. The run before that 11th of 14 at Moe 0 - 56 on April 25 over 1600m, 15 len behind Fashion Fighter with 57kg at $14. Not keen at all. |
8 NADIA DANIELS |
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| 3 | 16763 |
PHANTOM PRINCE
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR 5YO GR/BL GELDING 59.0KG Ms G McFarlane & S Bolt Last start 3rd of 14 at this track 0 - 56 on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ania carrying 56kg at $11. Before that 6th of 9 at this track Bm56 on April 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Magnardo with 59.5kg at $19. An inside stall is a big advantage. Going well enough to take this out. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 4 | 4x470 |
TIGHT GRIP
NEVIN EADES 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG N G Eades, Mrs D Retallick, T Powell, Winning Dragons No 2 (Mgr: R Brown) & R Milligan Last start 10th of 12 at this track 0 - 56 on May 10 over 1500m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Fearless Monarch carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm62 on April 24 over 1600m, 3 len behind Couldthisbetheone carrying 57kg at $41. Possible improver. |
5 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 5 | 0959x |
PALACE WINTER
RAYMOND N MATHEWS 5YO BLACK GELDING 58.0KG 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 Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Geelong 0 - 56 March 14 over 1715m, 5.5 len behind Gymkhana carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at Cranbourne 0 - 62 January 22 over 1600m, 11 len behind Djockovic carrying 53kg at $41. Minor hope. |
1 OLIVIA EAST |
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| 6 | 90346 |
STAND BY ME NED
M LAWSON 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG T S Monti & Ms A M Harden Most recently got back early 6th of 11 at Albury Bm58 on May 15 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Ancho carrying 58kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 14 at Moe 0 - 56 on April 25 over 1600m, 7 len behind Fashion Fighter with 59kg at $11. Place chance. |
13 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 7 | 43148 |
SHAY'S WAY
WILLIAM MORRISSEY 5YO GREY MARE 58.0KG A Herbert, A T Dingle, Mrs N Herbert, Mrs A Herezo, Ms R Conway & Mrs L McGeoch Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at Kyneton Bm56 on April 23 over 1483m, 5 len behind License To Excite with 59kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 8 at Ararat Bm56 on March 30 over 1606m, 4 len behind The Daily Planet carrying 59kg at $17. Drawn for a sweet run and can figure. |
2 BILLY EGAN |
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| 8 | 5x406 |
NEW YORK SCANDAL
AARON LAING 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Miss E R A S Jenkin, Fun With This One (Mgr: M J Nicholas), Ms J L Ryan, M Jenkin, J Millhouse, S A Thomas, Mrs L M Lelay, D J Bisset, C Bisset, J Strout, A Borg, A N Woff, J L C Lelay & Miss J Prevolsec Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early second last in a small field at Cranbourne 0 - 66 on April 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Quebeck carrying 52kg at $21. Last start 12th of 14 at Ararat F&M 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1300m, slow going 11 len behind Break The Taboo carrying 60kg at $6.50. Place chance. |
11 J MASKIELL |
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| 9 | 660x3 |
VEGAS ON FIRE
SHAWN MATHRICK 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B A Mathrick & A R Burke Second-up. First-up after six months led but faded 3rd of 9 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 4 over 1450m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Super Paradise with 57kg at $4.20. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Werribee Bm58 on May 16 2025 over 1621m, 18 len behind Clavel with 60kg at $10. Fitter and will give a huge sight. |
7 C NEWITT |
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| 10 | 28764 |
FOGGY BOTTOM
MRS JULIE TAYLOR 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms J Ryan & Mrs K Darveniza At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track 0 - 56 on May 10 over 1500m, slow going 3 len behind Fearless Monarch carrying 52.5kg at $15. Before that 6th of 9 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 4 over 1450m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Super Paradise with 57kg at $18. Could sneak into the finish. |
3 A MC CABE |
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| 11 | 530x0 |
HAZARD A GUESS
MICHAEL TEMPLETON 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs Y N Templeton, A J Templeton, Miss H E Templeton & P C Charles Second-up. First-up after 11 months ran last of 11 at Moe Bm56 on May 12 over 1623m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Sara's Rocket with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 2025 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Vegas On Fire with 58kg at $15. Looks to have a big job ahead again especially from his bad gate. |
10 NATHAN PUNCH |
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| 12 | 49516 |
LITTLE RICHIE TURF
DIANNE CLOVER 9YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms M L Stanley, Miss C M Stanley, Mrs D C Clover, M J Brereton & Mrs D Brereton Last start 6th of 10 at Pakenham Trpy on May 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Bookman carrying 63kg at $17. The race before that won by a nose at Balnarring Trpy April 4 over 1600m defeating Bookman carrying 68.5kg at $6. Might struggle again. |
7 MELEA CASTLE |
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| 13 | 4319x |
MASTER POLANSKI
REECE GOODWIN 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R J Goodwin, M Cottee, Mrs J Cottee, J D White, D B Northcott & S C Howlett Gelding back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Moe Bm56 February 22 over 2400m, 10 len behind Avenues carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm58 January 21 2025 over 1514m, 5 len behind Junebug with 59.5kg at $31. Minor chance. |
9 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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