Mornington 19 Apr 2025
GOING: G
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Sportsbet Mornington Cup 2400m Track: GOOD 3 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Just Fine, Bankers Choice and Smokin' Romans to roll forward and set up a solid tempo. Tipping JUST FINE (1) in the Cup. He made nice improvement second up when able to lead and control a slow speed in the G3 Neville Selwood, really making Ceolwulf stretch to get the better of him. Had the favours there but his racing pattern means he'll get them more often than not. BERKSHIRE BREEZE (6) is tricky. He's racing very well but has been ridden negatively this time in and been left with too much to do. Had a great duel with Deakin last time, he just needs to be ridden aggressively from the wide gate. QUE TEMPESTA (2) has been sound in two runs back from a spell and should be ready to peak out to 2400m. BANKERS CHOICE (4) is flying although had the softest of runs last time to win narrowly. NIGHT ENDEAVOR (9) was good fresh and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Just Fine to win.
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JUST FINE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 7 (Mgr: D You), P L Ward, D R Fleming, Newfan Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Galluzzo), Mrs P S Hall, L M Nestadt, Dr F P Hume, T Danaher, B Danaher & R I Goldbloom Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 12 at Rosehill in the G2 Ajax on March 15 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Iowna Merc with 57kg at $61. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Rosehill in the G2 Sellwood on April 1 over 2000m, on heavy track; nose behind Ceolwulf with 58kg at $16. Fitter now and making headway. Takes a power of catching. |
5 JETT STANLEY |
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| 2 | 60x44 |
QUE TEMPESTA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th in a small field at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on March 15 over 1800m, 9 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 59kg at $7.50. Last start 4th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Torranzino with 59kg at $19. Ready to fire now. |
7 L CURRIE |
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| 3 | 4x560 |
SMOKIN' ROMANS
CIARON MAHER 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A C Downing, S H Prenter, J N Ashby, Troyantish, N McFarlane, B P Kelly, T J Kelly, C Wattam, P Thomson, D R Frampton, M J Clements & H M Brown Last start second last of 11 at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 29 over 2600m, 8 len behind Deakin carrying 57.5kg at $12. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 3 len behind Middle Earth carrying 57.5kg at $13. Looks tested in this field. |
6 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 4 | 16421 |
BANKERS CHOICE
GLEN THOMPSON 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock, R & C Legh Racing (R Legh), Mrs J Madden, C Madden, K Lowe, S Grant, R Ford, D Cobcroft, G Lygoyris, Mrs S Lygoyris, Musk Creek Farm P/L (D Kobritz), D Reynolds, J Hart, M Paterson, C Reynolds, Mrs M Lowe, R Kearney, Mrs C Kearney, A Reynolds & J Bayley Useful type. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Hcp March 15 over 2400m defeating Speycaster with 58kg at $4.40. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on February 22 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Deny Knowledge with 55kg at $11. Key chance capable of going on with it. |
3 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 5 | 78x77 |
YOUNG WERTHER
DANNY O'BRIEN 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D T O'Brien, Mrs J O'Brien, B A Ainsworth, T H Rourke, J F Hardwick, A C Lennen, S W Bruhn, C Kopacz & R C Salter Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 10 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 3 len behind Middle Earth with 57kg at $5.50. Last start 7th of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 29 over 2000m, 13 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 59kg at $81. Capable of a better showing. Better placed here but does need to lift. |
1 BILLY EGAN |
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| 6 | 0x542 |
BERKSHIRE BREEZE
CIARON MAHER 6YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG B G Taylor, Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), S J Pellegrino, A R E Investments, A Sterpin, A Facey, M L Anghie, Mrs S Anghie, R Gibbs, Mrs D A Satterley, Killara Racing Pty Ltd, G J P Van Ameyden, M Phillips, Mrs L Phillips, J M Simmons, Mrs T Gibbs, Mrs L Facey, Mrs S Hadley & C Massie Most recently 2nd of 11 at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 29 over 2600m, long-neck behind Deakin with 56kg at $6.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 0.9 len behind Middle Earth with 56kg at $19. Going well, tactics will be interesting. |
9 B MELHAM |
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| 7 | 761x9 |
VIRTUOUS CIRCLE
LIAM HOWLEY 6YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG C W Kwok, Miss E McDonald, Ms D F Howley, F J Howley, Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: H F Lau), B Smith, Stag's Leap (Mgr: A Williams), Whiskey Racing (Mgr: W C Phillips), Ms D L McDonald & R G Mulcaster Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after nine months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Randwick in the LR Rand City on March 8 over 2000m, 6 len behind Alalcance with 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at Flemington Bm100 on May 18 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Milford with 58kg at $41. Not keen on his chances this time. |
4 C NEWITT |
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| 8 | 07210 |
STRAWBERRY ROCK
CIARON MAHER 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham), Coco's Crew, F J Welsford, Mrs S J Welsford, M P Barker, The Golden Greeks Racing (Mgr: S Hrambanis), Strategic Racing (Mgr: M A Butler), C S White & Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio) Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at Launceston in the G3 Laun Cup on February 26 over 2400m, 6 len behind Distrustful Award carrying 59kg at $11. Before that won by a head at Hobart G3 Hobart Cup February 9 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Promises Kept with 55kg at $6. Leaning to others this time. |
4 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 9 | 635x3 |
NIGHT ENDEAVOR
CIARON MAHER 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, R Menchise, M Buckley, M V Broadhead, A D Stanley, A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, B J Britten, Going Again (Mgr: G P Levvey), M J Eastmure, Bennett Night Endeavor (Mgr: N P Bennett), B Greig, Mrs S L Lichti & G P Young Second-up. First-up after two months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 5 over 2000m, nose behind Torranzino carrying 54kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Geelong Coastal Classic on January 4 over 1700m, 6 len behind Holymanz carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Has claims off that. |
8 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 10 | 57620 |
SPEYCASTER
CHRIS WALLER 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG A J A Bosma, J R Bedggood, C E Jones, Ms T M Morrissey, A J Laurenson, W W Flaunty, T J Cunneen, G Clarke, W V Flowerday, B Peters, D J Stewart, L Gurney, G D Buchan, R Wakeling, JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead), Dr K L Samson, Fab Fillies (Mgr: G Weston), C A Fischer & B Clarke Useful gelding. Most recently ran last of 11 at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 29 over 2600m, 23 len behind Deakin with 56kg at $91. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Caulfield Hcp on March 15 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Bankers Choice carrying 54kg at $13. Rough place chance. |
2 BEAU MERTENS |
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