Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Friday 5 December 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Mornington. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Up You Go brings the strongest recent form, finishing 2nd at this track and distance before a solid 3rd at Geelong. The inside barrier is crucial at Mornington with its tight turns and short straight. Has shown tactical speed to position forward and the moderate tempo should suit. While carrying top weight, his consistency and proven ability at the track/distance make him the standout.
The step up to 2400m is the query, but her staying-on efforts in recent runs suggest she'll handle it. Linda Meech is a significant jockey booking and the good draw should allow her to settle in a forward position. Main danger to the top selection.
The wide barrier is a concern at Mornington, but Jordan Childs should be able to find a position. While yet to place in her career, her consistency suggests she's ready to break through. Solid each-way chance.
The weight relief compared to top weights is advantageous, and while yet to win, he's knocking on the door.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Discobay | 4 | Linda Meech | A R McGregor | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Last Card Louie | 5 | Caitlin Hollowood | Denis Pagan | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Up You Go | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | Amy & Ash Yargi | 59.5kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Charlie Messy Hair | 6 | Rhys Mc Leod | Jessica Pateman | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Far From A Cry | 7 | Jordan Childs | Reece Goodwin | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 6 | My Girl Lily | 3 | Jackie Beriman | Michael Trotter | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Shadow Storm | 1 | Emily Pozman | Mitchell Leek | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
Shapenapit draws the coveted inside barrier at Mornington's tight-turning 1000m course which strongly favors leaders. With Jordan Childs aboard and trained by the capable Grahame Begg, this debutant is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the track's leader bias.
The Moody/Coleman stable is in good form, and the first-time tongue tie suggests improvement. However, barrier 6 is less advantageous at Mornington's tight-turning 1000m course, and she's likely to settle midfield in a race that typically favors leaders.
Starburst represents the strong McEvoy stable with top jockey Luke Currie engaged. The first-time lugging bit suggests connections are addressing any steering issues before debut. While barrier 7 isn't ideal at Mornington's tight 1000m course, it's still workable with tactical speed.
Alphabet showed ability on debut with a strong second at Cranbourne and has a perfect first-up record (1 second from 1 attempt). The Freedman stable is in good form, and she's proven on Good tracks. However, barrier 15 is a significant disadvantage at Mornington's tight-turning 1000m course.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Gliding Lightening | 6 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 11 | Shapenapit | 1 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 14 | Big Star | 4 | Linda Meech | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Prestige Ka Ying | 9 | Ben Allen | Matt Jenkins | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Carnival Riches | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Rhys Archard | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Our Alexa | 2 | Koby Jennings | S V Brown | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Lady Of Alsace | 3 | Dakotah Keane | A W Noonan | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Regal Sovereign | 8 | Zac Spain | John McArdle | 57kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Alphabet | 15 | Jett Stanley | A & S Freedman | 57kg | |
| Scr | 3 | French Intrigue | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | Logan McGill | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Gwen's Girl | 16 | Tom Dabernig | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Heavy Is The Head | 13 | Caitlin Hollowood | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 54kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Prevention | 14 | R D Griffiths | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Starburst | 7 | Luke Currie | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | All Too Single | 12 | G Eurell | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Snitchy | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | Jason Warren | 57kg |
As a 3YO, carries just 58kg and should improve second-up. The wide barrier (11) is a concern at Mornington's tight 1000m course, but has shown enough tactical speed to potentially overcome it. Liam Riordan retains the ride which is a positive sign.
Jack The Judge made a promising debut at this track and distance, finishing third. Barrier 10 is a concern at Mornington's tight 1000m course.
Has placed in both attempts at this distance and should be suited by the likely fast tempo. The addition of winkers could provide the improvement needed to break through for a maiden win. Drawn barrier 8 which isn't ideal at Mornington's tight 1000m, but has enough tactical speed to overcome it.
Her first-up record includes a third placing, and she gets weight relief as a mare. The multiple gear changes (cross-over nose band again, nose roll off, pads off) suggest connections are addressing issues.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Party Benefits | 9 | Lachlan Neindorf | M J Mehegan | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Tassorting | 13 | Thomas Stockdale | Jerome Hunter | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Strum | 7 | Rhys Mc Leod | Dennis Julius | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Cold Logic | 5 | Patrick Moloney | Shannon Roughan | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Miss Kasei | 3 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Maynard | 4 | Luke Currie | J D Sadler | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 8 | Jack The Judge | 10 | Jordan Childs | Logan McGill | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 8th | 5 | Ain't A Bad Day | 11 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 1 | Benriach | 12 | Craig Newitt | Julius Sandhu | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Poised Tycoon | 6 | Dylan Dunn | M M Laurie | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Seta Muro | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Jack Laing | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Pull My Finger | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Amy & Ash Yargi | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Smart And Mighty | 16 | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Itazura | 2 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Flat Chat | 15 | Colin Scott | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Now Perform | 14 | Mark Stephenson | 57.5kg |
The addition of a stallion chain and tongue tie first-up suggests connections are expecting a forward showing. Daniel Stackhouse is a quality booking, and the stable's strong record with debutants adds confidence. The very fast tempo predicted should help negate the wide barrier.
Kadesh debuts for the Hayes stable from an ideal barrier 4 draw at Mornington, which is crucial on this tight-turning track. The booking of Luke Currie is significant, and the application of pre-race ear muffs and lugging bit suggests connections have prepared this runner thoroughly.
Our Justify debuts for the Jerome Hunter stable with ear muffs and stallion chain, suggesting connections are expecting a forward showing. The very fast predicted tempo may help overcome the barrier disadvantage, but will need to show early speed to overcome the wide draw on this tight-turning track.
Miss Navratilova showed ability on debut with a strong second placing at Kyneton 17 days ago on a Good 4 surface. The Hayes-trained filly gets in with just 53kg after Jackson Radley's claim, which is a significant advantage.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Dubai Adventure | 14 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | Our Justify | 16 | Lachlan Neindorf | Jerome Hunter | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 16 | Kadesh | 4 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 13 | City Wok | 2 | Makisha Salter | R J Blacker | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Prestige Zerprise | 12 | Matt Jenkins | 58kg | $26.00 | |
| 6th | 7 | Albanian Lady | 7 | Carleen Hefel | Colin Scott | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Honey Slider | 10 | Koby Jennings | T Kilgower | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Kalizma | 6 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 14 | Smokin' Genie | 9 | C Maher | 56kg | $15.00 | |
| 10th | 2 | Silent Fox | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Susie Wells | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Alpine Fox | 5 | Patrick Moloney | Ms C Alderson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Commandeur | 15 | Nathan Dunn | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | It's Gnarly | 3 | Brad Rawiller | Logan McGill | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Miss Trombari | 13 | Ms J Beriman | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Fashionable Lady | 8 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Miss Navratilova | 11 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 53kg |
The Simon Zahra stable can have them ready first-up, and his previous fresh placing suggests he can fire without a lead-up run. The barrier advantage is decisive at this venue.
Algadon Storm has drawn perfectly in barrier 2, which is crucial at Mornington's tight-turning 1200m. The class drop from Open company is significant, and the M. Laurie stable is placing her to advantage. The barrier advantage gives her a tactical edge.
Cuttin' Class has the crucial advantage of barrier 1 at Mornington's tight-turning 1200m course. The inside draw will allow this runner to utilize the rail and potentially lead or sit prominently in a track that heavily favors on-pace runners. The barrier advantage alone is significant at this venue.
Second-up today with blinkers reapplied, he should show natural improvement from his first-up run. The Amy & Ash Yargi stable can improve their runners significantly second-up, and the gear change is a positive sign. While barrier 8 isn't ideal at Mornington, it's not disastrous, and Ben Allen is a positive jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Magic Money | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Sky Watcher | 6 | Jade Da Rose | Jack Laing | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Algadon Storm | 2 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Peace Seeker | 5 | Eoin Walsh | C Maher | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Nielsen Park | 15 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 13 | Don't Tell Harry | 3 | Craig Newitt | Scott Cameron | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Good Onya Champ | 8 | Ben Allen | Amy & Ash Yargi | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Shines Discreetly | 9 | Liam Riordan | Matthew Brown | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | San Pueblo | 16 | Jett Stanley | Marcus Fahler | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Clarapatra | 11 | Logan McNeil | A R McGregor | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Graynita | 10 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 12th | 14 | Tamam | 14 | Sally Wynne | Ms D Wynne | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Larkin | 12 | Dylan Dunn | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Platinum Rush | 13 | Jason Warren | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Midnight Loot | 7 | Peter Ioannou | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Cuttin' Class | 1 | C Maher | 58kg |
Lightly-raced 4YO who has shown significant improvement in his last two starts, winning impressively at Mortlake before a strong 3rd at Ararat over 1600m. The step up to 2000m looks ideal based on his racing pattern, and he has the tactical speed to overcome the wide barrier at this leader-biased track. Neil Farley retains the ride and should position him prominently in the run.
Progressive mare who has been building nicely toward this assignment with a solid 4th last start at Moe over 1600m. The step up to 2000m looks suitable based on her racing pattern, and she maps to get a good run from barrier 8. Emily Pozman takes the ride and should have her positioned midfield with cover before making her run.
Mare with an excellent record at this distance (3: 1-1-1) who comes off a strong 3rd at Warrnambool over 2000m. Perfectly drawn in barrier 1 which is crucial at Mornington, and Jordan Childs should give her every chance from the inside gate. Her proven stamina at the trip and ability to handle soft tracks are significant positives.
Her record at similar distances is solid with multiple placings, and she drops in class from her last start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Vegas Jack | 11 | Neil Farley | C A Conron | 61kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 10 | Coastal Whispers | 1 | Jordan Childs | Tom Dabernig | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Zaaffair Steal | 9 | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | $5.50 | |
| 4th | 3 | Thunder Zeus | 4 | Craig Newitt | Peter Gelagotis | 62kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | The Vocalist | 6 | Dakotah Keane | S B Laming | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Lumpys Highway | 2 | Brad Rawiller | Chris Calthorpe | 61.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 5 | The Kings Gospel | 3 | Hannah Edgley | A R McGregor | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Winds Of March | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | Simon Zahra | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 9 | La Rosetta | 8 | Emily Pozman | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 10th | 8 | The Right Page | 7 | Ben Allen | Dominic Sutton | 60kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Rebadge | 10 | Cian Macredmond | Dominic Sutton | 62.5kg |
Du Clisson brings a perfect record at this distance and strong first-up statistics to a track that should suit her tactical speed. The barrier draw is ideal for Mornington's tight turning circuit, and her consistency (67% place rate) suggests she'll be right in the finish. While rising in class, her overall profile fits perfectly for this race setup.
Rhia brings a perfect record at this distance and has shown ability when fresh. The barrier draw suits Mornington's tight track configuration, and her tactical speed should allow her to position well. The class rise is the main concern, but her raw ability compensates.
Scream brings valuable track experience and the perfect inside draw for Mornington's tight circuit. His recent form is strong with a close second last start, and his second-up record is excellent. The barrier draw is crucial at this track, and from gate 1 he should get the perfect run.
Mystery Blonde represents excellent value with her strong first-up record and impressive statistics at this distance. She has valuable Mornington experience and has shown ability on good tracks.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Rhia | 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Du Clisson | 4 | Jordan Childs | Tom Dabernig | 57kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Scream | 1 | Amy & Ash Yargi | 57.5kg | $12.00 | |
| 4th | 2 | Ichiberu | 11 | Makisha Salter | Jason Warren | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Smart Return | 8 | Jordyn Weatherley | Tom Dabernig | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Mystery Blonde | 5 | Ruby Lamont | Julius Sandhu | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Stirrup | 12 | Carleen Hefel | Mark Stephenson | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Latin Boss | 7 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Heartattack Jack | 2 | Jason Maskiell | D J Walkley | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Sibel | 3 | Dylan Dunn | R W Harrison | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Andiamo Rosso | 9 | Ben Allen | Ms W Kelly | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 11 | All Pink | 10 | Jett Stanley | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Sleeping Tiger | 13 | Ms R Waymouth | 54.5kg |
Second-up today where she has a strong record of 2:0-0-2. Linda Meech is a positive jockey booking and despite the slight class rise, she appears well-placed to break through.
Olive Baguette returns from a spell with an excellent record at this track (1:1-0-0) and a strong first-up record (4:0-1-1). Drawn perfectly in barrier 4 which is crucial at Mornington, and while rising in class, his tactical speed should put him in an ideal position. The blinkers coming off is the main query.
Her first-up record of 2:0-1-0 suggests she can perform fresh, and her overall consistency (10:1-3-0) is a positive. While rising in class and unproven at the track, she's drawn well enough to secure a good position and has the tactical speed to be competitive in this field.
He's dropping significantly in class and was a recent runner-up at this track just three starts back. The wide barrier is a concern at this tight track, but with his early speed and Ben Allen's experience, he could overcome it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Diamond Indaruf | 9 | Lachlan Neindorf | Matthew Brown | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 17 | Brutal World | 5 | Liam Riordan | Simon Zahra | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Prancing Queen | 17 | Bailey Kinninmont | Michael Huglin | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Mordialloc Beach | 8 | Jason Maskiell | Ms W Kelly | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 18 | Arabian Myth | 2 | Rhys Mc Leod | Vincent Hall | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Gibraltar Tycoon | 6 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Asmita | 11 | Linda Meech | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Five Star King | 3 | Hannah Edgley | J D Sadler | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Sunset Beauty | 7 | Koby Jennings | T Kilgower | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Olive Baguette | 4 | Dakotah Keane | Alexander Rae | 60.5kg | $4.80 |
| 11th | 1 | Chartwell House | 1 | Jade Da Rose | Jack Laing | 63kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Must Be Sain | 12 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 61kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Over Boost | 14 | Ben Allen | P Gorman | 62kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Eye Succeed | 15 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Hustle | 18 | Jett Stanley | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Doubt In The Sky | 10 | Emily Pozman | M M Laurie | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Every Little Thing | 13 | Carleen Hefel | David & Coral Feek | 59kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Erminia | 16 | Tom Dabernig | 59kg |
Sinister Sauce comes into this second-up after an impressive win at Traralgon over 1430m. The likely fast tempo should suit her running style, and she's shown consistent form in similar company. Jordan Childs retains the ride, which is another positive.
Mont Saint Michel comes into this with strong recent form, finishing 2nd last start at Ararat over 1300m just 10 days ago. The wide barrier is a concern at Mornington's tight track, but his tactical speed should allow him to find a position. Will Gordon is a positive jockey booking who can navigate this tricky circuit.
His excellent place strike rate of 43% highlights his reliability. The wide barrier is a significant concern at Mornington's tight track, but his early speed should allow him to overcome this. Ben Allen is a positive jockey booking who knows how to navigate this tricky circuit.
Norwoods represents excellent value given his outstanding record at both Mornington (1-4-1 from 7 starts) and at this distance (1-4-1 from 9 starts). His recent form has been consistent with two 2nd placings in his last two starts. Jason Maskiell knows this horse well and should be able to position him effectively despite the wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Norwoods | 14 | Jason Maskiell | Rachael Cunningham | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 12 | Mystic Vamp | 8 | Dakotah Keane | A W Noonan | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Sinister Sauce | 6 | Jordan Childs | Simon Zahra | 56.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 5 | The Negotiator | 4 | Rhys Mc Leod | C I Brown | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Mont Saint Michel | 15 | Will Gordon | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Preservator | 1 | Brad Rawiller | K J Fythe | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Aria Electra | 2 | Lachlan Neindorf | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Outcaster | 5 | Liam Riordan | Rachael Cunningham | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Pop's Pipe | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | P Stokes | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Proven Record | 3 | Jackie Beriman | S B Laming | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 3 | Xtrarevz | 17 | Emily Pozman | Margot McDougal | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Jazzanski | 13 | Jordyn Weatherley | David & Coral Feek | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Gamegirl | 10 | Dylan Dunn | R W Harrison | 57kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Intuitu | 16 | Alexander Rae | 63kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Williamstown | 12 | R J Blacker | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Cash Converter | 18 | Ben Allen | Carly Thomas | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Laugh With Me | 7 | Matthew Brown | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Olney | 11 | Jett Stanley | G Eurell | 57kg |
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