Mornington 18 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Sportsbet Mornington Cup 2400m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Loads of pressure, primarily from Jennilala, Ambassadorial and Sea What I See. Most of these come through the Easter Cup which was on by AMBASSADORIAL (7), given a great ride but really stamping his authority late to come clear and win it by 1.5 lengths. He just keeps raising the bar and off last start, it's hard to say 2400m will pose too big of an issue. The one that could be a big improver is last year's winner BANKERS CHOICE (1). Both runs back have been good, getting home well in the Easter Cup which was a test of late speed over 2000m. Out to 2400m, third up, he can look to be positive from out wide and turn this into a more genuine test. SEA WHAT I SEE (12) has placed in all three this time in, second in the Easter Cup last time with IMMEDIACY (5) in third. Sea What I See is untried this trip but is bred to run it and will be up on speed. Immediacy was much better when given a good ride last time, 2400m is fine for him despite his record on paper. SUNTORA (13) got home well last time and can measure up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Bankers Choice each-way.
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| 1 | 30x38 |
BANKERS CHOICE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock , R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Mrs J G Madden, C H Madden, K Lowe, S P Grant, R A Ford, D G B Cobcroft, G Lygoyris, Mrs S Lygoyris, Musk Creek Farm P/L (Mgr: D H Kobritz), D W Reynolds, J B Hart, M Paterson, C W Reynolds, Mrs M P Lowe, A J Reynolds & J C Bayley Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 7 at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on March 14 over 1800m, 2 len behind Birdman carrying 59kg at $41. Second-up 8th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 3 len behind Ambassadorial with 60kg at $12. Won this last year and is tracking just as well, go close. |
12 J MOTT |
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| 2 | 89280 |
BRAYDEN STAR
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 7YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), M Pilkington, Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T Busuttin), Glentree Racing (Mgr: B Wilson), C Gordon, R L Gordon, The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys), M Dawson, T Hartley, A Branson, R Hanley, P Johnson, W Cockram, S De Young & Hidden Brook Bloodstock (Mgr: B Ford) Most recently 11th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 4 len behind Ambassadorial with 58kg at $61. The race before that 8th of 18 at Ellerslie in the G2 Auckland Cup on March 7 over 3200m, 10 len behind Paradise Storm carrying 58kg at $8.90. Needs to find best. |
8 LINDA MEECH |
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| 3 | 7x078 |
ZARIR
CHRIS WALLER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Most recently ran last of 8 at Rosehill in the G1 Tancred on March 28 over 2400m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Aeliana with 59kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 Sky High on March 14 over 2000m, 8 len behind Vauban with 56kg at $101. Unlikely to feature. |
5 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 4 | 33371 |
AMERICAN WOLF
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG High Calibre Racing, C Schembri, F T L Racing, F Eres, A Scifleet, W C Bradnam, P R Darby, P A O'Dea, M J Saadie, M J Scheele, HOP Racing, S & 2 R Racing, Whitcol Racing, F G H & L Racing, J Foster, North-South Syndicate, A J Oldmeadow, Mrs E Maguire, H Rumbel & K Maguire Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Morphettville G2 Adl Cup March 9 over 3200m defeating Highland Bling carrying 53kg at $21. The run before that got back early 7th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on February 25 over 2400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Hurry Curry with 59kg at $10. Happy to risk. |
13 JETT STANLEY |
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| 5 | x2673 |
IMMEDIACY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, M B Lee, B D Nettlefold, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), D Edmonds, G J Skien, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, C B Secatore, C Schembri & Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin) At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Ambassadorial with 57.5kg at $17. The race before that 7th of 9 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Arcora carrying 56kg at $4.80. Working up to a win. Much better last time and looks a solid hope. |
9 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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PLYMOUTH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock, R & C Legh Racing (R Legh), Arrowfield Pastoral (J Messara), A Shaw, D Morison, Autumn Warriors (T Clonan), D Greer, M Mullarvey, Miss S Vyner, G Edis, G Needs, M Lower, S Judd, J Judd, D Sugden, J Dooly, A Griffiths, Kariba Racing (C Dziedzic) & G Devonport At the latest run 12th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Ambassadorial carrying 57.5kg at $7. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Albury in the LR Albury Cup on March 20 over 2000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Bianco Vilano with 56.5kg at $4.60. No luck last time but the draw doesn't make it easy. |
17 BEN ALLEN |
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| 7 | 32111 |
AMBASSADORIAL
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J F Chapple-Hyam & Ms A E Peacock On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at Caulfield G3 Easter Cup April 4 over 2000m defeating Sea What I See with 54kg at $4. The run before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Flemington Bm84 February 28 over 2000m defeating Foujita San with 55.5kg at $3.40. Beat key rivals last time, just needs to run 2400m to be winning again. |
7 HARRY COFFEY |
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BASILINNA
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Sparta Racing, G Devonport, T J T Stewart, O Favaloro, M J Stewart, St James Parents (Mgr: J D Barrie), M R Pollard, D Silver, P R Rechter, Mrs S M Ridgway, Ms D V Pope, Ms J Stewart, M W Wallace, D F Wallace, L A Thompson, Mrs R L Thompson, Mrs R Wallace & Studleaf (Mgr: S J McMahon) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 7 at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on March 14 over 1800m, 7 len behind Birdman with 57kg at $51. Last start got back early 8th of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 28 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 57kg at $151. Can improve up in trip and this is easier, not the worst. |
2 BILLY EGAN |
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| 9 | 46482 |
JENNILALA
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre) Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at Ballarat Country Oaks on April 3 over 2000m, nose behind Too Darn Discreet carrying 58.5kg at $5. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Matron Stks on March 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Ahha Ahha with 57kg at $21. In the mix on best form. |
1 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 10 | 65311 |
WYMARK
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 5YO BR/BL GELDING 55.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), J M Gurrieri, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), T Needham, Beartown No. 58 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield), Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), D O'Driscoll, C K Eden, C Mackay & Mrs C Mackay Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.0 len at Stawell Hcp April 5 over 2000m defeating Unseen Ruler carrying 60kg at $4.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Yarra Valley Y Vly Cup March 15 over 1950m defeating New York Hurricane with 58.5kg at $4.40. Flying, this is a much tougher Cup. |
11 J NOONAN |
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| 11 | x7727 |
POUNDING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Mallee Drought Breakers Club, Bolr Racing, P J Cormack, P Johnson, M E Lang, S M Thompson, G H E Goyne, M Davies, C G Sheehy, D A Williams & Mrs D J Hurley Most recently eased back early on 7th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Ambassadorial with 54.5kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup on March 22 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Kings Valley carrying 61kg at $6.50. Untried this trip but brings the right form lines. |
4 L NOLEN |
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SEA WHAT I SEE
DANNY O'BRIEN 6YO GREY MARE 54.0KG R Roulston, M Player, Gurners Bloodstock Co (M Ramsden), W Guest, Noorilim Park Thoroughbreds (P Carrick), M Paidoussis, S Valentino, Pendant Equine (F Frost), The Flying Ascots (M Player), N Hildebrand, T Robinson, R Craigie, N Walker, J Mcelhone, Dr S Silk, L Borthwick, P Quirk & B Saunders Racing well recently. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Ambassadorial carrying 54.5kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Flemington in the G3 Matron Stks on March 7 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Ahha Ahha carrying 55kg at $2.90. Making headway. Knocking on the door and suspect 2400m will suit. |
10 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 13 | 31133 |
SUNTORA
NICK RYAN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Express One Racing (Mgr: D J Judd), Love Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs J Love), P J Fekete, E B Tenberge, PT Investments (Mgr: J Toeng), Laus Boys (Mgr: S D Claringbold), H M Giles, R Mitchell, Dr D R Barclay, W D Bowness, G R Grumley, J R Furlong, Tavern Talkers, Lucky Belle & Ms J M Brougham Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Country Oaks on April 3 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Too Darn Discreet with 58kg at $2.70. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Caulfield in the G2 Sunline Stks on March 21 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 57kg at $31. Big run last time and she should get the trip off that. |
14 D W STACKHOUSE |
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SAGANTI
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 5YO GR/BR GELDING 54.0KG OTI Racing (Mgr: T Henderson), W & Mrs V Pelchen, T & Mrs B Porter, G Fielding, J Slattery, C Holt, S Hardwidge, P Vawdrey, F Cook, Mrs C Cook, M Stone, Mrs A Stone, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), J Higgins, J Spence, A Goodfellow, Carson Joel (Mgr: J Carson) & East Melb Racing (Mgr: J Gurrieri) At the latest run second last of 14 at Rosehill in the G3 N E Manion Cup on March 21 over 2400m, slow going 10 len behind Mr Monaco carrying 53kg at $13. The run before that led but faded 3rd of 7 at Caulfield in the LR Vic Cup on February 21 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Magnaspin carrying 54kg at $13. Can do much better. |
3 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 15 | 5x919 |
KINGS VALLEY
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Coppersmith Racing (Mgr: R J Berens), Ms N M C Bosquet, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), D Buzadzic, R McClure, P C McClure, N Thai, G J P Van Ameyden, L Caminiti, J C Heddo, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous) & B Kenny Last start got back early 9th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 3 len behind Ambassadorial carrying 54kg at $10. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup March 22 over 1600m defeating Pounding with 56.5kg at $3.40. Okay last time, 2400m should suit. |
6 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 16 | 31815 |
STYLISH SECRET
MICK NOLAN 4YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG R K Walker, P B Dobson, Mrs J E Wood, N Wood, L Holmstrom, Mrs E Holmstrom, M Thomas, J McFadden, Mrs K G Spillane, F J Spillane, C J Seel, Mrs M F Seel, Ms H E Thomas, T McDornan, J S Hogg, M Noble, D B Walker, Ms G J Bastian & Mrs D M Leyden Last start 5th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Ambassadorial with 54kg at $18. The start before that won by a nose at Caulfield Bm84 March 14 over 2000m defeating Xtra Rush with 55.5kg at $6.50. Solid each way hope. |
7 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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AUTUMN MYSTERY
RORY HUNTER 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N J Thompson & Mrs D A Thompson Most recently 10th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Easter Cup on April 4 over 2000m, 4 len behind Ambassadorial with 54kg at $101. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Caulfield in the G2 Alister Clark on March 21 over 2000m, 5 len behind Roulette King with 57kg at $41. Will need to improve sharply. |
15 C NEWITT |
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MR WATERVILLE
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R A E Lyons, P D Harrison, S W Hansen, J W Joseph, D Harrison, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, C S White, Beleura Lodge (Mgr: R N Douglas), D Allen, C J Waller & Ms S J E Baker Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at Yarra Valley Y Vly Cup on March 15 over 1950m, 15 len behind Wymark carrying 56kg at $15. The start before that ran last of 15 at Morphettville in the G3 Lord Reims on February 21 over 2600m, 11 len behind Eventually with 56kg at $11. Can't have. |
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