Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Thursday 18 September 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Mornington. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Peeaitchdee represents the standout chance with consistent recent form showing 0 wins from 5 starts but 2 seconds and 2 thirds. The G M Begg-trained gelding has the ideal barrier 6 for Mornington's leader-friendly track and gets quality jockey Jordan Childs. His recent second at Pakenham Synthetic and third at Ballarat Synthetic show he's knocking on the door for his maiden win.
Wondering Spirit brings solid credentials with 0 wins from 6 starts but 1 second and 3 thirds, including a recent third at Pakenham Synthetic. The inside barrier 2 is perfect for Mornington's leader bias, and Ben Melham's booking adds confidence. His 0 wins from 2 starts but 1 third at 2000m suggests the distance suits, making him a strong each-way chance.
Ruscello brings the elite Chris Waller/Jye McNeil combination and draws perfectly in barrier 1 for Mornington's inside bias. The step up to 2000m and Good 4 track should suit better than recent heavy track conditions.
Siva Tau represents value as a lightly raced three-year-old with 0 wins from 1 start but showed promise with a fifth on debut at Bairnsdale. The lightest weight of 57kg and good barrier 3 provide advantages at Mornington.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Wondering Spirit | 2 | Ben Melham | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Peeaitchdee | 6 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 59.5kg | $1.60 |
| 3rd | 10 | Siva Tau | 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | E & D Browne | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Cuban Dawn | 8 | Carleen Hefel | David & Coral Feek | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Hot Miss | 10 | Beau Mertens | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Mariner''s Dream | 7 | Teodore Nugent | Susie Wells | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Fern Frenzy | 4 | Jacob Noonan | Ms J Beriman | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Marquisard | 5 | Jett Stanley | Phillip Cafarella | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Ruscello | 1 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Rapido River | 9 | Luke Cartwright | M D Hinton | 56kg |
Zouclaire represents the standout selection dropping significantly in class from Open company to maiden level. The combination of Jamie Kah, blinkers first time, and a workable barrier position at the leader-friendly Mornington track creates a compelling winning chance despite second-up concerns.
She's A Beauty brings the most consistent recent form to this contest with a strong second at this track last start. Her proven distance ability and ideal barrier draw make her a serious winning chance, though the maiden tag remains a concern after 12 attempts.
The inside barrier and previous Mornington experience provide tactical advantages, though the winless record remains a concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Capital Grace | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | E & D Browne | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Zouclaire | 6 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 55kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | Ilovethistown | 2 | Luke Currie | Clayton Douglas | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Sirgeeo | 11 | Luke Cartwright | Shannon Roughan | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Seeking Prophet | 3 | Dylan Dunn | Dylan Dunn | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 8 | She''s A Beauty | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | Jerome Hunter | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 1 | Cimerion Cove | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Koumis | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Up You Go | 10 | Rhys Mc Leod | Amy & Ash Yargi | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | One Way Ride | 8 | Craig Newitt | Rachael Cunningham | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Couldthisbetheone | 1 | M M Laurie | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Itsagiven | 9 | Carleen Hefel | David & Coral Feek | 55kg |
Sassy For Sure gets the crucial barrier 1 draw at the leader-biased Mornington track where inside barriers are essential. Second up from spell positioning often sees improvement, and the light 56kg weight gives her every chance to lead and control the race tempo from the rail.
Sulek represents the classic first-starter with gear changes that can provide immediate improvement. The winkers first time combined with Billy Egan's booking suggests stable confidence.
Kagemusha showed significant improvement when narrowly beaten at Moe last start, suggesting the Freedman stable has found the key. The addition of blinkers first time from this quality stable is a positive gear change, and second up positioning often sees further improvement. However, barrier 8 is a concern at the leader-biased Mornington track.
Casual Ghai offers value based on the significant class drop from open company to maiden level. The gelding operation and class drop provide hope, but barrier 9 is a major concern at this leader-biased track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Sassy For Sure | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | St Edward | 4 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Sulek | 5 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Casual Ghai | 9 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 2 | Fear The Impact | 11 | Thomas Stockdale | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Royal Storm | 2 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Macristal House | 6 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Mr Sugar Daddy | 3 | Jye Mc Neil | Amy & Ash Yargi | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Omnipresent | 7 | Liam Riordan | R J Blacker | 56kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Kagemusha | 8 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Sox | 10 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 58kg |
The inside barrier is crucial at leader-biased Mornington, and the tongue tie addition suggests connections expect improvement. Despite being winless, the quality is evident from racing in much stronger company.
Zourosa brings strong credentials with Jamie Kah aboard and a notable class drop from Listed company. The improving form trend and gear change removal suggest confidence, though the wide barrier presents challenges at this leader-biased track.
The regular racing pattern ensures fitness, and the jockey partnership continues, though the lack of wins remains a concern.
Hatalook represents a complete unknown but comes from the powerful Corstens/Larkin stable with a significant gear change. The blindfold removal suggests they're ready to show ability, though the wide barrier and lack of form data make this a speculative play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Doc''s Nipper | 4 | Celine Gaudry | Greg Hayes | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Behave Shamus | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | Clayton Douglas | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Donebravo | 2 | Jamie Mott | D C Harrison | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 10 | Girl Scout | 10 | Lachlan Neindorf | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Dazzling Secret | 6 | Rhys Mc Leod | Mick Nolan | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Zourosa | 9 | Jamie Kah | Jason Warren | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 7th | 1 | Alpine Way | 1 | Ben Allen | John R Allen | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Hopetoun Park | 7 | Jacob Noonan | R J Besanko | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Touch Me Toes | 8 | Jade Da Rose | Simone Walker | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Unsnoozual | 11 | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Hatalook | 12 | Carleen Hefel | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Lim''s Perdido | 14 | D Meagher | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Inner Thoughts | 13 | Caitlin Hollowood | Rachael Cunningham | 52kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Midnight Loot | 5 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | Peter Ioannou | 56.5kg |
Last start winner at this track stepping up in class but perfectly placed second up from spell.
Lightly-raced filly with winning form who benefits from lightweight and elite jockey booking. The combination of natural improvement, weight advantage, and strong connections makes her a live chance despite limited experience and wide barrier.
Well-credentialed mare returning from spell with strong first up statistics and proven 1000m form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Bazaball Rewarded | 11 | Jamie Mott | Kelvin Southey | 56kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 2 | Abovethefrostline | 13 | Nadia Daniels | Marcus Fahler | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Ellicazam | 2 | Carleen Hefel | J R Welsh | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Not Enough Effort | 8 | Koby Jennings | Ms S Trolove | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Alaa Plenty | 4 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Derelict | 5 | Paul Gatt | Carly Thomas | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Tough Impact | 1 | Thomas Spillane | S V Brown | 50kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Wind Dreamer | 9 | Caitlin Hollowood | John Keane | 51kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Simply Luscious | 12 | Liam Riordan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Sheeza Toronado | 3 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | Dylan Dunn | 53kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Brash Lass | 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Danube | 10 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Auckland | 15 | Simone Walker | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Daella | 6 | Jacob Noonan | C I Brown | 60kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Duty Calls | 14 | Daniel Stackhouse | Simon Zahra | 56.5kg |
Fridge Monster gets the crucial barrier 1 draw at leader-friendly Mornington and brings strong recent form including a Cranbourne win two starts back. The inside draw is crucial at this tight turning track with its short 210m straight.
Mini Angel brings momentum from her maiden win and the booking of Jamie Kah is a major positive. Her heavy track record is excellent and she's shown consistent improvement. The class rise is a concern but her upward trajectory and elite jockey booking make her a strong chance.
Persian Caviar brings an unbeaten record and the pedigree advantage of being by Written Tycoon from Black Caviar. The Moody stable typically has horses ready first-up, and her debut win showed genuine ability. The class rise and wide draw are concerns but the bloodlines suggest she can handle the step up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Fridge Monster | 1 | Sheridan Clarke | D Binaisse | 59kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | Cash Converter | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | Carly Thomas | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Headstock | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | Carly Thomas | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Ania | 3 | Nadia Daniels | Julius Sandhu | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Mamuno | 15 | Jacob Noonan | C I Brown | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 14 | I''m Mim | 9 | Carleen Hefel | D C Harrison | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Eloped | 5 | Jade Da Rose | Jack Laing | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Tidal Force | 7 | Paul Gatt | Logan McGill | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 1 | Lim''s Smythe | 12 | Melea Castle | D Meagher | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Andiamo Rosso | 2 | Jamie Mott | Ms W Kelly | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Arezzo | 14 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Miss Winslet | 13 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Mini Angel | 6 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Lavender Glory | 8 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Persian Caviar | 11 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg |
Lady Potato Head offers strong each-way value with a perfect Mornington 1500m record and recent winning form. The barrier 4 draw is ideal for this track, and the weight drop to 57.5kg with apprentice Hannah Edgley provides a significant advantage. Her track/distance dominance makes her a strong place chance despite the class rise.
Kastun Star presents as the standout selection with a perfect record at this track and distance (1 win from 1 start).
His synthetic track dominance (3 wins from 5 starts) shows current ability, but the wide barrier 15 is a significant concern on this tight, turning track that heavily favors inside draws and tactical speed.
The Mornington track record (1 win from 4 starts) adds confidence, though the wide barrier 11 is concerning on this leader-biased track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Nursery Chime | 1 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Finale | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | C I Brown | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Norwoods | 8 | Jacob Noonan | Rachael Cunningham | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Mrs Gossip | 9 | Tatum Bull | K E Horobin | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Lady Potato Head | 4 | Hannah Edgley | P Stokes | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 6 | Wealdstone | 12 | Patrick Moloney | J T Conlan | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Williamstown | 13 | Makisha Salter | R J Blacker | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Aussieaussieaussie | 5 | Nadia Daniels | R N Mathews | 51.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Dougal Mckeen | 10 | Carleen Hefel | David & Coral Feek | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Flanagan | 7 | Billy Egan | C I Brown | 60kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Our Couver | 11 | Bailey Kinninmont | Jerome Hunter | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Armino | 3 | Craig Newitt | Andrew Forsman | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Kastun Star | 6 | Ben Melham | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Renovation Show | 14 | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Shaalute | 15 | Rose Hammond | M M Laurie | 59.5kg |
Another Nephew brings strong recent form at this track and excellent staying credentials. His soft track ability and consistent form make him a strong chance, though the top weight and class rise present challenges in a competitive field.
Eye Of Epaulette's perfect 2000m record and strong recent Sale form make her a genuine chance. The good barrier draw and maintaining fitness with a recent run are positives, though her overall strike rate and soft track record raise some concerns.
Gallant Prince shapes as the most likely winner based on his excellent recent form including a close 2nd at this track last start.
Outcaster represents excellent value given her outstanding record at this track and distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | My Roca Fella | 12 | Celine Gaudry | John McArdle | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Makamae | 9 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Another Nephew | 8 | Billy Egan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 60.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 9 | Eye Of Epaulette | 5 | Teodore Nugent | D Binaisse | 56.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 10 | Palace Winter | 4 | Craig Newitt | R N Mathews | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Diamanda | 7 | Luke Cartwright | M T Binney | 53kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Outcaster | 6 | Jacob Noonan | Rachael Cunningham | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Sunset Missile | 10 | Patrick Moloney | Rachael Cunningham | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Master Polanski | 3 | Carleen Hefel | David & Coral Feek | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Broadfield | 1 | Rose Hammond | A Rosolini | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Enzedder | 2 | M C Kent | 58kg | $16.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Gallant Prince | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Clayton Douglas | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Saxon Beauty | 13 | Liam Riordan | Shawn Mathrick | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Vistetto | 14 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 58.5kg |
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