Mornington   18 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

Denistoun Park Handicap 2000m

Track: Good 3   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Makamae is likely to roll to the lead and set a decent tempo. Competitive. MAKAMAE (12) is in good hands and found more like her best this distance range at Benalla. It was a good effort after being caught wide and pushing on to lead. The blinkers come off, and the senior hoop goes on. Stays down in the weights and has solid each-way claims. The local GALLANT PRINCE (2) improved again beaten a nose here behind Lady Potato Head over 1500m. He's ready for the middle distance, and Stackhouse is likely to cross over and position forward. ANOTHER NEPHEW (1) found one better here this grade stepping up to this trip. He's proving hard to catch but deserves another win and with Egan sticking will get his chance. OUTCASTER (7) wasn't far away in the same race coming back to the turf. She's not without claims going on that effort. EYE OF EPAULETTE (9) is racing well and has to be included as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Makamae each-way.
1 50362 ANOTHER NEPHEW
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J V O'Neill, Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power), Mrs L C Wright, D E Hawkins, M J Curtain, K C Jones, Mrs L E Jones, M Brunato, G Atkins, N D Rance, J Kyzintas & A B C D Racing Co (Mgr: C Durie)
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track Bm62 on September 5 over 2050m, slow going 2.25 len behind Xtra Rush carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 6th of 13 at Seymour Bm64 on August 15 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Sound Of Jura with 60kg at $6. Should run well.
8
BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
2 5x832 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
Last start 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 62 on September 5 over 1500m, slow going nose behind Lady Potato Head carrying 60kg at $5.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Savilla with 59kg at $4.20. Can take another step.
11
D W STACKHOUSE
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Pink And White Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
3 849x6 MY ROCA FELLA
JOHN MCARDLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T H Martin & Mrs V J Martin
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 6th of 12 at this track 0 - 62 on September 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Lady Potato Head with 60kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Bm64 on February 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Mr Verse with 58.5kg at $4.80. Worth following up.
12
CELINE GAUDRAY
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap With Lime Diamond
4 41241 SAXON BEAUTY
SHAWN MATHRICK
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs K M Mathrick
Last start won by 2.5 len at Mildura Bm56 September 6 over 2009m defeating Flashlight carrying 60.5kg at $4. The run before that second last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 3 over 2400m, 3 len behind Blacklist with 55.5kg at $7. Keep onside.
13
LIAM RIORDAN
Purple, Black Stars, Pink Sleeves, Black Armbands
5 78x90 VISTETTO
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A J A Bosma, G P Vaney, T O Harrison, G Punler, M A Cameron, J F Hepburn, D J Withers, R T Butler, M C Mckee-Wright, G Young, T J Cunneen, M W Scott, G Millington, D J Brady, R P Wilcox, D E Nakhle, Mrs N A MacKenzie, O C Saxton & Mrs V Woolhouse
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1423m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Papal Army carrying 58.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1700m, 20 len behind Xtra Rush with 58.5kg at $31. Winner will come from elsewhere.
14
JYE MCNEIL
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
6 44359 ENZEDDER
MICHAEL KENT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A T Harrison, S P Martin, R Swords, T J Eastwood, Mrs A C Baker, Mr B J Baker, Mrs M C McGreal, P McGreal, O F Kelly, M C Kent & Mrs K Waters
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 6 over 2400m, 7 len behind Legatus carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that second last in a small field at Sale Bm64 on July 6 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind The Storyteller with 58kg at $5.50. In the mix.
2
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap
7 14774 OUTCASTER
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R B Cunningham, Ms G J Triffett, M Doyle, A Cooke, A Keam, E Brown, Miss V J Henschke, L Jelliff & P Cunningham
Last start 4th of 9 at this track Bm62 on September 5 over 2050m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Xtra Rush with 57.5kg at $15. Before that ran last of 7 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on August 29 over 2200m, 7 len behind Saveadateforme carrying 52kg at $16. Well-placed at best.
6
J NOONAN
White, Midnight Blue Stars
8 94x88 SUNSET MISSILE
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G D Gray, J H Glasscock, Mrs M J Glasscock, R J Jackson, Mrs D K Jackson, Mrs M D Gray, F J Wyatt, Mrs W J Wyatt, J T Reid, Mrs M Reid, Ms S P Gray, C H Smith, P P Johnson, G J Kelly & M Brown
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Nic's Choice carrying 57.5kg at $71. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Moe F&M Bm62 on September 4 over 1614m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Ninyo carrying 60kg at $51. Looks to be making up the numbers.
10
PATRICK MOLONEY
White, Midnight Blue Stars
9 68712 EYE OF EPAULETTE
DEAN BINAISSE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M T Binaisse, M Ali, Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm (Mgr: J K O'Brien), M J Orr, G J Pollard, S T Sheedy, Miss D Bajada & D R Greig
Form hard to fault. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Sale Bm62 on September 14 over 2219m, 0.5 len behind Captain Hilfiger carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Seymour Bm58 August 31 over 2000m in the wet defeating Golden Hips with 56.5kg at $12. Near miss last start. Chance to bounce.
5
TEODORE NUGENT
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
10 78x57 PALACE WINTER
RAYMOND N MATHEWS
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 56.0KG
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
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up faded in the straight 5th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on August 25 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Ghemme carrying 60kg at $17. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at this track Bm62 on September 5 over 2050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Xtra Rush with 57.5kg at $21. Expect he will only battle again.
4
C NEWITT
Yellow, Dark Blue Vee, Striped Sleeves
11 92900 BROADFIELD
TONY ROSOLINI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss V Rosolini, J A Farrugia & Miss L L Farrugia
Last start second last of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on August 25 over 1600m, 11 len behind Ghemme with 55kg at $31. The start before that ran last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 6 over 2400m, 10 len behind Legatus carrying 56kg at $51. Others rate better.
1
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Red, White Stars
12 0x306 MAKAMAE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
M Price, G W Voller, Fickle Few, Mrs S R Cruise, A Quenault, Mrs C A Richards, Mrs P A McIntyre, A M Pietromonaco, S J Rutherford, M Cameron, T Hamilton, D G Archer, Hawkwood Syndicate, Reliable Man Syndicate, H C C Punters 8, N B I Racing, B J Lewington & W I Mayn
Last start 6th of 10 at Benalla Bm56 on September 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Durban Harbour carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 2050m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Top Arctic with 59.5kg at $3.20. Solid claims.
9
BEAU MERTENS
Navy And White Halves, Navy Cap
13 27093 MASTER POLANSKI
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Girraween Racing (Mgr: R G Warner)
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 on September 7 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Aria Electra with 58kg at $9.50. The race before that ran last of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Zeshadow carrying 55kg at $41. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
3
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Old Gold, Black Star, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 x3458 DIAMANDA
MICHAEL BINNEY
9YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M T & Mrs M Binney
Last start second last of 9 at this track Bm62 on September 5 over 2050m, slow going 6 len behind Xtra Rush carrying 55.5kg at $31. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 2200m, 2 len behind Dun Wondering carrying 55kg at $17. Should be right about the mark again.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Purple, Cerise Stars On White V, White Armbands And Cap