Mornington 18 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Sportsbet Hareeba Stakes 1200m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Marble Nine, Midwest and Gentle Steel to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. Tough Hareeba Stakes. Looking for one at odds and MARBLE NINE (5) appeals. He resumes here off a nice jumpout win. He didn't fire in two runs last campaign but go back to Winter last year and his form was excellent for this. Drawn very wide isn't ideal but most of the speed is so he can just follow them across and look for a spot. LA FRACAS (12) looks set to peak here off two good runs in Sydney this time in. He's been in stronger races and got home well, in on the minimum here. If the sting is out he'll go close. CORNICHE (3) found his form last start at Flemington to win the Bob Hoysted. Back to 1200m is fine, he'll take holding out. POP AWARD (8) was another to find her form last start and win in mare's grade. She drops 3kg and will be running on. RECON (17) wasn't far off Corniche first up and has some upside, suited going to 1200m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Marble Nine each-way.
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DESERT LIGHTNING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Barneswood Farm Limited (Mgr: Mrs S C Green) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Crystl Mile October 25 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Von Hauke with 58kg at $7. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Caulfield in the G2 Lawrence Stk August 16 over 1400m, soft track; 2 len behind Private Eye with 59kg at $12. This may be too sharp but he has the ability. |
13 L NOLEN |
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PUNCH LANE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG William St (Mgr: M Ramsden) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation second last of 18 at Eagle Farm in the G1 Stradbroke June 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind War Machine carrying 53kg at $41. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom April 1 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind General Salute with 54.5kg at $16. Better over further but is in the mix. |
7 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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CORNICHE
SHAWN MATHRICK 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B A Mathrick, Miss E Laing, P P L A Syndicate (Mgr: P Elliott), K D J Racing (Mgr: K Williams), D C Iles, J Restagno, P J Callipari, D W Barr, D J Scott, A Sergi, P A Rapone, B J Quirk, C A Bretherton, R Stevenson, M O'Neill, D Coulthard, K Ear, D Allen, S T Gilchrist & M J Nutt Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground; won by 0.8 len at Flemington LR Ata/Bob Hoysted March 28 over 1000m in soft going defeating Unflinching with 54kg at $12. The race before that second last of 7 at Caulfield Vgold Sprint on March 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jigsaw with 55kg at $19. Big win last time and have to respect again. |
7 ZAC SPAIN |
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OAK HILL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock, R & C Legh Racing (R Legh), B & C Thoroughbreds (B Dorman), G Devonport, C Madden, J Madden, W Parkinson, Peake Racing (P Edwards), S Bishop, M Molloy, D Molloy, M Paton, J Nolan, Kariba Racing, S Kay, M Keating, Wright Racing (P Wright), B Mcmenamin, R Roberts & P Roberts Most recently eased back early on 8th of 14 at Ballarat Discovery on April 3 over 1100m, 7 len behind Spywire carrying 57kg at $6. The run before that 11th of 13 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 21 over 1100m, 6 len behind Tropicus carrying 57kg at $26. Good enough on his day. |
13 D W STACKHOUSE |
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MARBLE NINE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Palya Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Mckeon), T A Brooks, Mrs S Brooks, D J Blair, Mrs M R Blair, Mrs C E Whitbread, J N Whitbread, A R Walton, Mrs N Walton, E & Mrs E McKeon & R Fitzgerald Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Xmas Stks December 26 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hedged with 59.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Caulfield in the LR Doveton Stks November 29 over 1100m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Aviatress with 58kg at $8. Has the class on his day, wary here at good odds. |
12 BEN ALLEN |
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TITLE FIGHTER
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ponderosa Park (Mgr: P V Kelly) Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Caulfield in the LR Bel Esprit May 31 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Niance carrying 57kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Pakenham Bm74 December 21 2024 over 1000m defeating Redoute's Night with 57.5kg at $7.50. Looks tested. |
4 J MOTT |
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MIDWEST
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Rosemont Stud, M C Grieve, Mrs L J Johnson, Sandhurst Bloodstock Trust, F H Oldfield, T Roberts-Thomson, G A Hubbard, Ms L E Davies, T J Hawkins, E R D Farquharson, T E Dwyer, T D L Seccull, J A Kennedy, B P Leahy, G Roebuck, Getintheq, Ms D V Pope, M A Templeton, Mrs N Templeton & T A Templeton Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 28 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Corniche carrying 55kg at $3.40. The race before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Flemington Vg Comet on February 28 over 1000m, head behind Bridal Waltz with 59kg at $12. Not far away last time. Going well but the end of 1200m will be tough. |
10 JYE MCNEIL |
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POP AWARD
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Ms D A Kroger Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 8 at Cranbourne in the LR Abell Stks on February 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Miss Icelandic with 57kg at $4.20. Second-up came from midfield and won by a head at Flemington Mares Hcp March 28 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Bossy Nic with 57kg at $9. Back in form and will take beating. |
9 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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COLEMAN
CLINTON MCDONALD 4YO BAY HORSE 54.0KG Mrs S Cummings, Mrs J Groves, R L Smith, Mrs C M Smith, F D Brown, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), Mrs C A Dingwall, D V Mustica, Mrs L Mustica, P S Mustica, Mrs J Mustica, Mrs J Koscielecki, Sustainable Thoroughbred Breeding, S Gilbert & Mrs S L Gilbert Second-up. First-up after five months 12th of 14 at Ballarat Discovery on April 3 over 1100m, 9 len behind Spywire with 55kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Flemington in the LR Century Stks on November 6 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Stokke with 57kg at $8. Possible improver. |
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JOHNNY ROCKER
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG J D Stumer, B M Wood, J J White, M J Stumer, M J Lee, P B Schimke, P G Trethowan, Mrs E Stumer, M K Virgo & Mrs K L White Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 10 at Randwick Bm94 on February 7 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Celui with 60.5kg at $19. Last start 10th of 14 at Ballarat Discovery on April 3 over 1100m, 8 len behind Spywire carrying 54kg at $101. Can't have. |
2 JETT STANLEY |
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CONTEMPORARY
LINDSEY SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C Wells, W B Andrews Breeding & Racing, A Inglis, J Farac, A Farac, Echunga Racing& MLBCC Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Barton Stks January 24 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Regal Zeus carrying 54kg at $21. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Ballarat Bm100 December 6 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind South Of India with 55.5kg at $13. Others rate better this time. |
1 FRED W KERSLEY |
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LA FRACAS
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, R Smith, Glentree Racing, Malivale, G T Ryan, Vermont Racing N O T, Wright Racing, J B Wilson & C M Hosie Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 M Mccarten on March 14 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Flying For Fun carrying 55.5kg at $14. Last start 7th of 16 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom on March 28 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Roselyn's Star with 54.5kg at $19. Been strong late in two good races and this suits better. |
3 BEAU MERTENS |
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GENTLE STEEL
JULIUS SANDHU 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J Sandhu, N Gopaul, R A Ford, L J Anderson & D T O'Brien Most recently 4th of 8 at Flemington Mares Hcp on March 28 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Pop Award with 55kg at $4.40. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Caulfield F&M Swp March 14 over 1100m defeating Photograph carrying 55kg at $3.30. This will test. |
11 C NEWITT |
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RUE DE ROYALE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 4YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG S Petrevski, L Petrevski, Mrs C Beck, W D Mcguire, D Kostovski, P R Orrico, G J & Mrs L B Donnelley, J J Grant, D J Small, R G Taylor, M O'Shea, J T Eivers, R J Bramich, R Turner, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), McFarlane-Rennie Racing (Mgr: G McFarlane) & P P P Golf Club Racing (Mgr: J J Grant) Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Caulfield Bm78 April 4 over 1200m defeating Duchess Zou with 59.5kg at $6. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Flemington Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Dirty Grin carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Going well and drops in weight, respecting. |
16 HARRY COFFEY |
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SHE'S GOT PIZZAZZ
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BR/BL MARE 54.0KG Dorrington Farm (Mgr: R J Crabtree) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at Caulfield F&M Swp on March 14 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Gentle Steel with 58kg at $11. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 at Flemington Mares Hcp on March 28 over 1100m, in the wet; 0.9 len behind Pop Award with 54.5kg at $10. Suited to 1200m now and could improve. |
6 LINDA MEECH |
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IMMORTAL STAR
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D Smith, Mrs M Smith, Superstar Racing (Mgr: D Smith) & P Punt 2 (Mgr: J Dunn) Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Caulfield Bm78 on March 21 over 1200m, nose behind Ka Ying Cheer with 59.5kg at $3.70. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Flemington Vg Prelude on February 14 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Perilous Fighter carrying 56.5kg at $1.95. Each way hope down in the weights. |
5 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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RECON
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG F S Watkins Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Corniche carrying 54kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by a head at this track Bm66 November 2 over 1200m defeating Attachments carrying 60.5kg at $2.70. Okay fresh and is suited to 1200m now. |
8 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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