Mornington 08 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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Theo Howe Handicap 1200m Track: SOFT7 Clear (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Expecting Brandjam to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. Terrific finish originally with plenty of win chances but the scratchings have taken some of the better hopes out. With that in mind looks a great chance for PRANCING SPIRIT (4) to find best. Talented galloper from the in-form Stokes yard who has been thereabouts without winning and is well placed this line-up. Placed 3/3 course and distance and will be close to the pace. Should run well. FLYING MIKKI (3) scored a big win from the tail last time and looks tough to stop again. ALLINTHETIMING (7) is another with a big finish and will be winding up late. FLYING VALLEY (1) returns from a break and is aided by the claim. Has won fresh and returns on the back of a second in a trial. Best form is soft ground and should run well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Prancing Spirit gets chance.
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| 1 | 5693x |
FLYING VALLEY
CIARON MAHER 5YO GREY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs F Ramos Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Moe Bm78 November 16 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Fridge Monster carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 July 30 over 1000m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Dreamzel carrying 58kg at $41. Has won fresh and expecting a bright return. |
6 RYAN HOUSTON |
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| 2 | 17173 |
BLETHYN
MATT LAURIE 3YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Miss K A Brideoake, Portrush (Mgr: A R Brandwood), L Coia, M Takahashi, M K Liebmann, J Rose, S Rose, A J Walsh, M E Woodruff, M D Laurie, S Capsalis, T L Hodge, D V Mustica, Mrs L Mustica, P S Mustica & Mrs J Mustica Last start 7th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Dreamzel carrying 57.5kg at $12. The run before that won by 2.75 len at Cranbourne Bm66 April 24 over 1000m defeating Pocket Size carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Encouraging effort last start. Narrow loss last time with a big run from the back and looks a definite winning chance. |
12 LOGAN BATES |
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| 3 | 36981 |
FLYING MIKKI
DAVID NOONAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Ms J V Joiner & N Gloury At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Sale Bm62 May 17 over 1208m defeating Superset with 60kg at $6.50. The run before that 8th of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Barari carrying 63kg at $6. Big win from the tail last time and looks tough to stop again. |
2 DYLAN DEAN |
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| 4 | 66636 |
PRANCING SPIRIT
PHILLIP STOKES 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Aqua Trained Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S E Curnow) & S F Lalor At the latest run 6th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on May 20 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Impending Link carrying 57.5kg at $9. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track Bm78 on April 18 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Celsius Star with 57.5kg at $10. Not far away last time. Placed 3/3 course and distance and should run well. |
4 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 5 | 4108x |
ZOURAIN
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG R Griffiths, R Atchison, Ms K Cravana-Bell, P Bell, P Blair, J Cravana, Daddyoh Racing (Mgr: A Italia), Danibran (Mgr: N Johnstone), T Dzelalija, G J Trezise, A Hale, R Hill, J Kitsou, I Marriott, J Matthews, N Matthews, Triple Jac Racing (Mgr: A Hale) & N Gardam Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 December 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Stealth Of Night with 59.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Sale Bm70 October 26 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Mercurial Lady carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
11 BILLY EGAN |
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| 6 | 27x28 |
BARBARIC LAD
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG RTD Racing (Mgr: R Norton), L Money, P Money, A Muraca, M Muraca, C Ward, A Grant, G Stephens, G&C Bayview (Mgr: G Franklin), Pin Cushion Racing (Mgr: A Grant), GV Racing (Mgr: Mrs B McElvogue), D Smith, J Hynes, A Porreca, S Sharp, K Wetzel, J Mounsey, Mrs S Mounsey, R Toms & R Toms Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 11 at Geelong Bm70 on April 22 over 1125m, 1.3 len behind Wingsandpropellers with 60.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 12 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 on May 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Impending Link with 58.5kg at $4.80. Made late ground last time and looks tough to stop here on good third-up record. |
5 M J ZAHRA |
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| 7 | 34133 |
ALLINTHETIMING
PATRICK PAYNE 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Casterton Bm70 on May 17 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Southern Crescent carrying 59.5kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Donald Bm62 on April 14 over 1350m, 5 len behind Dramaticus with 63.5kg at $2.70. Watch for him dropping on these late. |
7 SAM KENNEDY |
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| 8 | 9532x |
STAY HUMBLE
CIARON MAHER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, M V Broadhead, M Buckley, A D Stanley, B J Britten & B R Mrs Boxall (Mgr: N P Bennett) First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 September 3 over 1500m, a long neck behind Al Duca with 57kg at $7.50. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp July 12 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Scampi with 57kg at $12. Has won fresh and fitter for two trials could sneak a place at odds. |
3 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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| 9 | 16652 |
SUPERSET
SHAWN MATHRICK 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), P Gibbs, G V Morris, N R Proud, M J Nutt, F J Gallagher, Mrs J A Gallagher, A P Cutajar, B A Mathrick & Mrs K M Mathrick Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Sale Bm62 on May 17 over 1208m, neck behind Flying Mikki carrying 60.5kg at $20. The start before that 5th of 13 at Seymour Bm66 on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Khadime with 62kg at $31. Not far away lately but looking elsewhere. |
12 J NOONAN |
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| 10 | 030x2 |
REGAL MIGHT
JOHN MCARDLE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Regal Bloodstock, K T Glynn, W J Durham, Ms G Ogilvie, Mrs T H Ta, D Trieu, D B Taylor, S Paulin, J Diamond, S L Fordham, Nar Nar Goon No 1, A R Sinclair, D P Corso, B D Hedrick, L P Fitzpatrick, Friday Experts, J Scire, J King, T M Rawlins, Magnitude Racing Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 14 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Prince Tycoon with 60.5kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm66 on September 24 over 1300m, 8 len behind Thebelmontgangster with 59kg at $6. Local who won only try course and distance and worth including. |
2 J MOTT |
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| 11 | 21322 |
BRANDJAM
GLEN THOMPSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic) At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on May 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Royal Flare with 60kg at $7. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 3 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Lim's Bighorn with 58kg at $5.50. Overdue and can give a sight at odds. |
9 DECLAN BATES |
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| 12 | 65x18 |
JEWEL BAY
ANDREA LEEK 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P A Harmon, A B Harmon, S R Devenish, M G Breen, E Valenza, R E Weinzierl, Crow City Wanderers United (Mgr: E Valenza) & T Devine Third-up today. First-up came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Cranbourne 0 - 62 April 17 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Stellar Mofeed carrying 60kg at $4.20. Last start 8th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Zunna with 59.5kg at $10. Not far away latest and can feature at odds here. |
10 JACKSON RADLEY |
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| 13 | 61411 |
ZAMPARINI SPIRIT
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms S L Rose, D H Rose, Mrs C L Rose, C J Keating, Mrs S M Keating, B P Wilson, Mrs K J Wilson, A J Blackshaw, Ms J Crewes, S L Harkin, Mrs J K Walshe, A F Walshe, Mrs R J Gray & Miss B P Rose-Maher Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Bm56 May 25 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Give Some Lip with 62.5kg at $2.90. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Werribee 0-62 May 14 over 1400m defeating Gazerati carrying 57.5kg at $18. In great form and goes well here so must be included. |
5 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 14 | 38383 |
PODARGONI
RORY HUNTER 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A H Hunter, R P Hunter, T Bruin, C Cox, N Uren T Samuel, B Lucas , T Lucas M McCubbin At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Geelong Bm62 on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Duel Venture carrying 56.5kg at $18. The race before that 8th of 10 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 5 len behind Camp Cable with 60kg at $21. Draws well but predicted to struggle. |
1 NADIA DANIELS |
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| 15 | 210x |
OUR JUSTIFY
JEROME HUNTER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG G A Gathercole Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since she finished last of 10 at Flemington 3yo Bm70 January 17 over 1400m, 23 len behind Sass Appeal with 54kg at $19. On debut second of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1200m, a long neck behind Dubai Adventure carrying 56kg at $3.70. Has ability and can run a race at odds. |
8 C NEWITT |
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