Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 2 November 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Mornington. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Dela Bella draws perfectly in barrier 1 which is crucial at Mornington's tight-turning track. Has shown ability at this distance with a 3rd placing at Pakenham over 1600m. Recent form is consistent with a 4th last start at Pakenham over 1400m. Zac Spain retains the ride and should give her every chance from the inside gate.
Has proven ability at the mile with a strong 2nd placing over 1600m at Seymour. Jake Noonan takes the ride which is a positive. The wide barrier is a significant concern at Mornington's tight track, but if she can get across early or find cover, she has the ability to finish strongly.
Gee And Tee brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close 3rd last start at Horsham over 2100m. Has placed in 3 of 7 career starts including a 2nd over the mile. Well-suited by the moderate tempo expected and should settle on-pace from barrier 4, which is advantageous at Mornington's tight-turning track. Patrick Moloney knows this mare well and should give her every chance.
The 3yo filly is lightly raced with just 3 starts but is showing an improving form trend. Gets in with a weight advantage at 56.5kg and has the services of Dylan Dunn. The barrier is a concern at Mornington, but if she can find a position midfield with cover, she has the closing ability to be in the finish.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Red Feathers | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | Shane Stockdale | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Mislight | 9 | Jake Noonan | Ms R Frost | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Fedora | 7 | Dylan Dunn | David & Coral Feek | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Reel Crystal | 3 | Craig Newitt | Shane Stockdale | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Dela Bella | 1 | Zac Spain | Tetyana Furdetska | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 6th | 9 | Supreme Sailing | 2 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Tarcoola Belle | 5 | Teodore Nugent | D M Noonan | 58kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Gee And Tee | 4 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Hayai Tsuru | 6 | Celine Gaudray | Patrick Keane | 58kg |
The filly should be perfectly suited by the Good 4 surface and has drawn ideally in barrier 5. With natural improvement second-up, she looks the clear standout.
Brazen Diva brings the most consistent form to this race with 3 placings from 5 starts, including a 3rd at this track and distance. While she's yet to win, she's rarely far away and should be right in the finish again.
Our Squamosa is an unraced runner who draws perfectly in barrier 3 at a track that strongly favors inside barriers and on-pace runners. With Jett Stanley aboard and a weight advantage over some key rivals, this first-starter is well-positioned to take advantage of Mornington's tight turning track and short straight.
The addition of blinkers first time should sharpen her up, and the booking of top jockey Luke Nolen is significant.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Regina D'oro | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Brazen Diva | 7 | Logan Bates | G Eurell | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Uyuni | 5 | Jake Noonan | Clayton Douglas | 56.5kg | $2.10 |
| 4th | 6 | Our Squamosa | 3 | Jett Stanley | Jerome Hunter | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Rousley | 2 | Liam Riordan | Jason Warren | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Vincetio | 1 | Ryan Houston | R J Meunier | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 1 | All Too Dolly | 8 | Jason Maskiell | D J Walkley | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Zoom Queen | 6 | Luke Nolen | C W McDonald | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Faerie | 9 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Commedia | 11 | Luke Cartwright | A & S Freedman | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Well Hallo | 10 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg |
The Nichols & Black stable rarely brings underprepared horses to the races, and the engagement of Zac Spain is a positive sign. Drawn ideally in barrier 7 for this tight-turning track, and the application of a tongue tie first-up suggests they're addressing any breathing issues seen in trackwork.
Dancing Troffea showed promise on debut when finishing 4th at Pakenham over this distance just 16 days ago. The Jerome Hunter-trained filly should derive natural improvement second-up and has the benefit of race fitness. While barrier 11 isn't ideal at this tight-turning track, she should have enough early speed to find a position. The 3YO filly gets in well at the weights.
The Ciaron Alderson stable rarely brings horses to the races underdone, and the application of a tongue tie first-up suggests they're addressing any breathing issues.
The gelding has drawn perfectly in barrier 4 for this tight-turning track and has the services of Jake Noonan. The removal of the tongue tie is interesting but may indicate breathing issues have been resolved.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Arabian Myth | 3 | Rhys Mc Leod | Vincent Hall | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Too Tough | 1 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 10 | Proffer | 9 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Serene Defense | 2 | Bailey Kinninmont | Brett Conlon | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Zamparini Spirit | 4 | Jake Noonan | Clayton Douglas | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Ottalaus | 7 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 12 | Summer Spritz | 6 | Sheridan Clarke | D Binaisse | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Dancing Troffea | 11 | Jett Stanley | Jerome Hunter | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Hirarkee | 8 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Golden Mask | 14 | Sally Wynne | Ms S L Wynne | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Conflict | 13 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Fierce Fighter | 12 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Areaan | 5 | Celine Gaudray | C I Brown | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | True Serenity | 15 | Luke Cartwright | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Lim's Perdido | 10 | D Meagher | 58kg |
Grand Millesime showed plenty of promise when finishing a close second on debut at Kyneton. The Hayes-trained filly has drawn perfectly in barrier 4 for this tight-turning track and should get an ideal run in midfield. With natural improvement second-up and Jamie Mott aboard, she looks the clear standout in this maiden field.
Caffettiera showed ability on debut when placing third at Geelong. The Freedman-trained filly has drawn well in barrier 3, which is crucial at Mornington. The addition of a tongue tie suggests connections are looking for improvement. With Ben Allen aboard and a favorable draw, she should get every chance from an on-pace position.
Done Leavy showed ability on debut when finishing a close second at Swan Hill. The wide barrier is a significant concern at Mornington, but she has the early speed to overcome it. Expect her to be prominent throughout.
Graynita is the unknown quantity but has several factors in her favor. The Hayes stable has multiple runners in the race suggesting they're targeting it, and the perfect barrier 1 draw is gold at Mornington. The application of ear muffs, lugging bit and winkers first-up suggests connections are expecting a forward showing.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Caffettiera | 3 | Ben Allen | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Flower Fairy | 6 | Logan Bates | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Grand Millesime | 4 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $1.75 |
| 4th | 7 | Graynita | 1 | Liam Riordan | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Eden Rose | 9 | Jake Noonan | Jason Warren | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Macca's Angel | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 15 | My Bonnie Lassie | 2 | Jett Stanley | Jerome Hunter | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Stelletta | 10 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Done Leavy | 12 | Koby Jennings | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Grandstraz | 5 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Koko | 14 | Luke Cartwright | M W Walker | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Or Am I | 11 | Craig Newitt | G Eurell | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Path To Profit | 13 | Celine Gaudray | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Sabeeria | 15 | C I Brown | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Tan Tat Delight | 8 | Beau Mertens | C J Waller | 57kg |
Highland Glory brings the strongest form credentials, dropping from BM70 company where she ran a close third just 11 days ago. The mare has been racing consistently in stronger company and should appreciate the class relief here.
Blue Ismay is a progressive stayer who broke his maiden last start over 2000m on a Soft 5 track. While this represents a significant class rise from maiden company, his form is trending in the right direction and he appears ready for the step up in distance. His soft track form is solid with a win and a placing from two attempts, and he has a good second-up record.
Power Pivot comes off a solid 3rd placing in BM62 grade over 2520m at Cranbourne, suggesting he has the stamina for this assignment. He broke his maiden two starts back on a Heavy 9 track, showing versatility in conditions.
While she's unproven at 2400m, she has won at Mornington previously and carries just 54kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Buddong | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | P Kearney | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Highland Glory | 9 | Alana Kelly | Dan O'Sullivan | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Eagle Angel | 3 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Power Pivot | 4 | Craig Newitt | K & K Keys | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Tavistock Dancer | 6 | Teodore Nugent | M & L Cerchi | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Palace Winter | 7 | Craig Newitt | R N Mathews | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Justified At Last | 2 | Celine Gaudray | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Blue Ismay | 10 | Beau Mertens | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 10 | Mrs Gossip | 8 | Tatum Bull | K E Horobin | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Duhlata | 1 | Jett Stanley | Ms K Dufty | 57kg |
On Broadway brings excellent mile credentials with a win and three seconds from four attempts at the distance. Second-up today after a solid runner-up finish at Tatura, she's drawn perfectly in barrier 5 for this tight-turning track. Her consistency is remarkable with 5 placings from 6 starts, and she appears well-weighted with 58.5kg. The step up in class is offset by her progressive profile and tactical versatility.
Naina represents the powerful Chris Waller stable and brings solid recent form with a close 3rd at Ballarat two starts back. While yet to win at the mile, she has placed at the trip and her good track record (7: 1-2-1) suits today's conditions. The addition of ear muffs pre-race could help her settle better. The main concerns are the 60.5kg topweight and the 30-day gap between runs.
Bon Fete brings strong mile credentials with two wins and two placings from six attempts at the distance. The inside draw is perfect for Mornington's tight-turning track, and she has placed here previously. The addition of a tongue tie could help her breathing and improve performance. Main concerns are her inconsistency and the class rise.
Her record on good tracks (15: 3-1-4) suits today's conditions, and she's shown versatility by winning on synthetic. The wide barrier is a concern at Mornington, but she has tactical speed to overcome it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Naina | 7 | Beau Mertens | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | On Broadway | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Bon Fete | 2 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Finale | 4 | Jamie Mott | C I Brown | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Eloped | 6 | Caitlin Hollowood | Jack Laing | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Legacy Rose | 8 | Rhys Mc Leod | P Kearney | 61.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Vampire Miss | 1 | Tayla Childs | Tetyana Furdetska | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Kiwiesque | 3 | Ryan Houston | Shannon Roughan | 56.5kg |
Gates brings strong form credentials dropping back from Group racing where he's been competitive. His tactical versatility will be crucial at Mornington's tight track, and his recent 2nd placing over this distance indicates he's ready to peak. The significant class drop compensates for the top weight, and his ability to settle midfield gives him options in a moderately-paced race.
The gear change (lugging bit off, norton bit on) suggests improvement is expected, and the significant class drop from higher grades is a major positive. His previous placing at Mornington indicates he can handle the tight track, and his tactical versatility will be valuable in this race.
His on-pace running style is perfectly suited to Mornington's tight, turning track that favors leaders. The significant class drop from higher grades is a major positive, and his improving form trend suggests he's ready to run well again. The good barrier draw will allow him to utilize his tactical speed.
The significant class drop from Listed company is a major positive, and his tactical speed will be valuable at this venue.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Gates | 7 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Texas Tea | 4 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 60kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 1 | Promised Land | 10 | Sam Kennedy | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Garnacho | 1 | Teodore Nugent | E & D Browne | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Zeshadow | 6 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Another Nephew | 3 | Brad Rawiller | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Tactfull | 2 | Liam Riordan | Rory Hunter | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Aristonous | 5 | Ryan Houston | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Compressing | 11 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Wise Legend | 8 | Zac Spain | Dan O'Sullivan | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Lots To Love | 9 | Jett Stanley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg |
Has proven ability at both track and distance, and his strong finishing pattern should be suited by the likely fast tempo.
Being second-up from a spell is ideal given his record in this pattern, and he should be suited by the likely fast tempo.
Chartres represents excellent value given his perfect record at this track and distance (1 win from 1 start).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Presser | 5 | Beau Mertens | Gavin Bedggood | 54kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Scheelite | 4 | Craig Newitt | K & K Keys | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 5 | Howlin' Rain | 8 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Chartres | 6 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 54kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Freak Of Nature | 2 | Liam Riordan | Jason Warren | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | The Creator | 1 | Celine Gaudray | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Rhinoceros | 10 | Teodore Nugent | E & D Browne | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Catani Gardens | 7 | Jett Stanley | A & S Freedman | 54kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | El Rocko | 9 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Crafty Boss | 11 | Alana Kelly | G Withers | 54kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Nursery Chime | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Lloyd Kennewell | 54kg |
Bazaball Rewarded brings the strongest recent form into this race with three consecutive wins, including two at this track. Her tactical speed and inside draw are perfectly suited to Mornington's tight-turning layout. The 10-day spacing between runs is ideal for maintaining peak fitness.
Recon has the perfect barrier 1 draw for Mornington's tight-turning track and boasts an excellent record at the distance with 2 wins from 3 starts. As a second-up specialist (1 win from 1 attempt) coming off a 37-day freshen, he should be primed for this assignment. The class drop works in his favor.
Maldini brings solid form into this race with consecutive second placings and is dropping significantly in class. His strong record at the distance (1 win, 3 seconds from 4 starts) is impressive, and he's proven on Good tracks. The main concern is his barrier 9 draw and tendency to settle back, which isn't ideal at Mornington's tight-turning track with its short straight. However, the class drop compensates for these disadvantages.
Well-drawn in barrier 4 with a lightweight of 55.5kg, she's ideally positioned for Mornington's tight-turning track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Recon | 1 | Patrick Moloney | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 60.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Attachments | 2 | Beau Mertens | Archie Alexander | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Battle Of The Ice | 8 | Zac Spain | Lloyd Kennewell | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Bazaball Rewarded | 5 | Jamie Mott | Kelvin Southey | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 11 | Mauna Kea Miss | 4 | Melea Castle | Rory Hunter | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Suppose I Do | 12 | Ben Allen | John R Allen | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Twisted Queen | 7 | Celine Gaudray | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Bancory Bay | 6 | Logan Bates | Jack Laing | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Stage 'n' Screen | 10 | Luke Cartwright | M W Walker | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Duel Venture | 3 | Jake Noonan | G Eurell | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Maldini | 9 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Lady Sadler | 11 | Liam Riordan | C W McDonald | 55kg |
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