Mornington   02 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Sportsbet Peninsula Cup 1600m

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

Genuine tempo with the speedy The Creator leading the way. A good race. SCHEELITE (3) returned from a spell beaten 2.7L over 1440m at Caulfield when expected to need the outing. Had come off close-up efforts in Stake and Group company and is proven second-up. Maps well and at best is well-placed to be winning. PRESSER (7) brings a string of placings from decent metro contests, and the on-pacer improved again at Moonee Valley last time over this distance. Should enjoy a soft run and is feared. THE CREATOR (6) is a leader who ran strong relative numbers twice at The Valley before folding up at Caulfield. Connections believe he performs best with the sting out of the surface and he's been freshened. Monitor conditions on the day. HOWLIN' RAIN (5) needed the first-up outing at Caulfield but will be much more competitive today. An each-way proposition if presented on song. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Scheelite.
1 12631 EL ROCKO
JOHN MCARDLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Redgum 2016 (Mgr: B J Clayton), Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce), Red Baron Synd, M Sands, Handsome Chicks, Mrs R Perry, T Morrison, R De Silva, N Chaplin, J Azzopardi, N Jiang, Ms J Zha, Mrs X Zhang, P J Hawks, Dr O K Chan, Mrs L J Chan & C G Wheeler
Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Sale LR Sale Cup October 26 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Cartoon Graveyard carrying 58kg at $2.90. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup on October 12 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Cote Atlantique carrying 56kg at $15. Worth following up.
9
J MOTT
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap, Lime Diamond
2 0x009 RHINOCEROS
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & W A Fowler
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Weekend Hussler on October 11 over 1400m, 13 len behind Zou Sensation carrying 54kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 12 at Flemington in the LR Tontonan on September 13 over 1400m, 8 len behind Cafe Millenium with 54kg at $101. Out of his depth.
8
TEODORE NUGENT
Yellow, Purple Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
3 125x6 SCHEELITE
KEN & KASEY KEYS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, Mrs D Sventek, B Sventek, P J Heffernan, J Sharrock, Mrs B March, G March, C Parkinson, A Smith & Mrs D Brand
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 15 over 1440m, 2.75 len behind Ndola with 60kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Elouyou carrying 58kg at $11. Fitter for that run and expected to go close.
3
C NEWITT
Pink With Purple Sash And Cap
4 88x05 CHARTRES
MATT LAURIE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
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, Miss 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)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 on October 15 over 1440m, 5.5 len behind Ndola carrying 58kg at $81. Second-up 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley Vobis Gold Star on October 24 over 1496m, 2.5 len behind Apulia carrying 55kg at $31. Strips fitter and good enough.
5
PATRICK MOLONEY
Yellow, Black And Silver Checked Sash, Silver Sleeves
5 114x8 HOWLIN' RAIN
CINDY ALDERSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
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 B Martin, S E Earl, B I Poynter, Mrs E A Poynter & P Collins
Second-up. First-up after eight months 8th of 12 at Caulfield Bm80 Grand Hcp on October 11 over 1700m, 6 len behind Blindedbythelight with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Bm64 on October 11 2024 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Awesome Lineup carrying 56.5kg at $5. In the mix.
7
LOGAN BATES
Royal Blue, Gold Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 85139 THE CREATOR
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), R Menchise, G J P Van Ameyden, Prestige Racing 5 (Mgr: S S Roth), T N Porter, Mrs B E Porter, W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, J M Gurrieri, N J McKissock, P A Vawdrey, S P Hardwidge, G W Fielding & T V Rider
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start led to the turn then faded ran last of 9 at Caulfield Bm78 on September 20 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Al Duca with 58.5kg at $7. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Farhh Flung carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Chance to score.
1
CELINE GAUDRAY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
7 25222 PRESSER
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
R T D Racing, C McLeish, G Pain, S Saint-John, Bonaparte, Ms M Stewart, R Bradridge, B Hoffmann, Winning Edge Racing, B Beikoff, G Franklin, B Grace, A Moore, T Wight, A O'Connor, M Watson, R P C Syndicate, Anna's Army, Redback Racing Syndicate & Presser
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Moonee Valley Bm78 on October 24 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Nation's Call carrying 59kg at $5. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on October 1 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Shockletz carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Tough to beat.
4
BEAU MERTENS
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
8 8173x CATANI GARDENS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
L J Williams & J Packer
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Moonee Valley Bm70 August 9 over 2040m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Nothingelsematters with 59.5kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Ballarat Bm70 May 25 over 2000m slow track defeating Pennine Way with 55.5kg at $11. Will need this hitout.
6
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, White Armbands And Cap
9 41x00 CRAFTY BOSS
GEOFF WITHERS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
G Withers, G R Brindley, S Bodin & P B Racing (Mgr: B Fletcher)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 16 at Flemington Bm78 on October 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind De Bergerac with 58.5kg at $201. Second-up ran last of 13 at Geelong Mcc Heat (Qc) on October 23 over 1500m, slow going 9 len behind Ruakaka Raider with 58.5kg at $101. Hard to have.
11
ALANA KELLY
Lime Green, Purple Sleeves
10 55132 NURSERY CHIME
LLOYD KENNEWELL
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor & Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: A A El Fahkri)
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on October 24 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Coco Jen carrying 58.5kg at $31. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm66 on October 3 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind So Brave with 57.5kg at $16. Harder.
3
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Sky Blue, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Sleeves With Sky Blue Stripe And Cap With Sky Blue Horseshoes
11 50208 FREAK OF NATURE
JASON WARREN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
J Warren, N Gopaul, M R Pollard, Bash Boys (Mgr: P Gadsden), A Bucknell, Ms N Gill, B Gately, Mrs S Benson, B Macdonald, B Alexander, S Benson & Ms K E A Warren
Most recently 8th of 11 at Sale Bm70 on October 26 over 1400m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Keane Enuff with 59kg at $7.50. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Seymour Bm70 Hcp on October 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Lovelycut carrying 61.5kg at $13. Passing.
2
LIAM RIORDAN
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap