Mornington   02 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Progress Signs Handicap 1200m

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

In a small field either Battle Of The Ice or Mauna Kea Miss will find the front. Competitive. BAZABALL REWARDED (5) peaks off three comfortable wins here and keeps improving. Has been heavily bet and will get every chance to run out the longer sprint. BATTLE OF THE ICE (4) resumes off an easy Kyneton Maiden win on debut. The jumpouts have been sharp and he has to be kept safe. RECON (2) would be very competitive at best and at his only second-up outing he won easily. Has to be considered as well. TWISTED QUEEN (10) scored in the lone fresh attempt and won the latest trial so keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bazaball Rewarded goes on top.
1 610x4 BANCORY BAY
JACK LAING
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr R Smith
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 8 at Ballarat Bm66 on October 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Interest Point carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Bendigo Mdn-Sw November 13 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Dancing Dolly carrying 58kg at $4.50. Will struggle against these.
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LOGAN BATES
White, Navy Quarters And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 110x5 RECON
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
F S Watkins
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after six months 5th of 13 at Benalla Bm70 on September 26 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind Royal Lass carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 2 len at Wangaratta Bm64 March 1 over 1170m defeating Rocket Tiger with 59kg at $2.15. Prefer others at this stage.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Royal Blue, Gold Trident And Cap
3 6417x STAGE 'N' SCREEN
MARK WALKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Te Akau Centre Stage Racing Partnership (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM)
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Xarpo with 57kg at $5. First up last campaign third in a small field at Moonee Valley 3yo F Bm64 March 7 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Icy Pole carrying 58.5kg at $1.75. Looks a key runner.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Tangerine, Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Tangerine Cap
4 1x BATTLE OF THE ICE
LLOYD KENNEWELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers & D Carter
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Kyneton Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1203m on a soft track defeating Larkin with 59.5kg at $5.50. Has claims if presented on song.
6
ZAC SPAIN
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
5 2x111 BAZABALL REWARDED
KELVIN SOUTHEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G N Peters, J Baker, Mrs J L Cameron, Five Kings (Mgr: S J King), A D Cameron, D Phillips, T Gordon, K Johnson, Aspect Racing (Mgr: Ms K Hughes), D J Taylor, A C Desaubin, Ms C C Peters, R G N Peters, A R Morgan, Mrs P K Southey, G J & Mrs L McNamara & Mrs A L Vickers-Willis
On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at this track Bm62 October 23 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Delicate Lady with 58.5kg at $1.65. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 5 len win at this track Bm62 September 18 over 1000m defeating Abovethefrostline carrying 56.5kg at $1.45. Likely to feature.
4
J MOTT
Orange, Black Diagonal Halves, Black And White Checked Sleeves, Orange Cap
6 x110x ATTACHMENTS
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 23 len behind Xarpo with 58.5kg at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1200m defeating Silver Snow with 57kg at $2.50. See how she returns.
2
BEAU MERTENS
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
7 x0005 DUEL VENTURE
GREG EURELL
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M N Burton, Mrs L M Burton, Miss L Purcell, R Minns, J E Merifield, Mrs C Merifield, R Mercep, Woodley Racing (Mgr: C Woodley), Mrs R A Anderson, Mustangs (Mgr: J K Brownley), P A C Schultz, M S Everett & M R King
Last start ran last of 11 at Sale Bm66 on October 8 over 1212m, 12 len behind Dollar Shot with 59kg at $26. The start before that second last of 12 at Geelong Bm66 on September 12 over 1125m, 8 len behind Edges Diamond with 60kg at $11. Looking to others.
3
J NOONAN
Hot Pink, Royal Blue And Hot Pink Stars Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
8 532x3 SUPPOSE I DO
JOHN R ALLEN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S J Clipperton, JR Allen, Peter Ferne Racing (Mgr PA Ferne) & ET Whiting
Second-up. First-up after six months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at this track Bm62 on October 23 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bazaball Rewarded carrying 60kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 20 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Big Swinger carrying 60kg at $26. Will need to step up to be competitive in this field.
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BEN ALLEN
Lime Green, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
9 66x22 MALDINI
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Rosemont Stud, Makybe Racing & Breeding, L Savige, C Fisher, J Casey, Cake Alliance, C Leslie, Madden B'stock, Werrett B'stock, Ridgmont, Matha B'stock, G1G Colts & Breeding, Glentree Racing, B F J Bloodstock, MVL No 1, Iskander Racing & Breeding, B Spicer, Rosemont Alliance 4 & Up You Go Racing
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on September 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Bardia's Dream with 57.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Moe Bm56 on October 19 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Bedtime Angel with 59kg at $1.80. Capable of fighting out the finish again.
8
L NOLEN
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
10 17x TWISTED QUEEN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R J Manwaring, Ms T M Lawler, N G Pasini, Mrs A M Pasini, M S Pasini, Miss N Boyne, J Kitsou, A J Hale, Triple Jac Racing (Mgr: A J Hale) & Miss E J Manwaring
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 May 29 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Stage 'N' Screen carrying 57.5kg at $14. On debut won by 1.75 len Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1203m slow track defeating Cincincity carrying 57kg at $3.20. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a bright return.
5
CELINE GAUDRAY
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
11 42x13 MAUNA KEA MISS
RORY HUNTER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
A Sangster
Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw September 29 over 1110m defeating Legacy Bel carrying 56kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Seymour Bm62 on October 12 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Furosshi carrying 56kg at $17. Near miss last start. Among the better chances.
3
MELEA CASTLE
Green, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Cap, Green Spots
12 765x2 LADY SADLER
CLINTON MCDONALD
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms N E McMaster, Ruling Bool (Mgr: M J Catanzariti), Club Evans (Mgr: D R Freyer), Miss A Kennedy-McDonald, L Hobbs, Preston Hall (Mgr: S J Cashen), Cricketers & Punters (Mgr: S Schreuder), W J Dansey, W L Dansey, Mrs E Wallbridge Hall, G A Hall, Mrs S Agius & J A Agius
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at Geelong Bm58 June 20 over 1715m, soft track; 9 len behind Makdane with 59.5kg at $7. First up last campaign third of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 April 9 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Sirena carrying 59kg at $6.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
11
LIAM RIORDAN
Black And White Houndstooth, Red Band And Sleeves