★ Top pickWon
7Wonderdownunder
Barrier 2 is ideal for Mornington's position-critical track where front-half runners dominate.
Victoria · Tuesday 28 April 2026
Mornington tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Mornington. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won5/863%
Top pick placed5/863%
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Big Event Picnic Tables Mdn Plate
13:30 local1500mMaiden$32,000
Winner7. WonderdownunderSP $1.85
2nd pick5th
3Mr Vegas
Stackhouse's strong recent form adds confidence, though limited experience remains a concern.
3rd pick2nd
5Shalaakei
Hayes-trained gelding showing improvement with recent close 4th at Wodonga. The stable's reputation with maidens and Nolen's booking suggests confidence.
Value pick3rd
2Boy From Oz
Interesting first-up runner with previous Mornington success and gear changes. The 2nd placing here over 1500m in December shows definite suitability, and blinkers first time could provide the improvement needed.
- 1st7WonderdownunderBilly Egan$1.85
- 2nd5ShalaakeiLuke Nolen$4.60
- 3rd2Boy From OzThomas Stockdale$8.50
- 4th4Royal BusinessJake Noonan$19.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Wonderdownunder | 2 | Billy Egan | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 5 | Shalaakei | 3 | Luke Nolen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Boy From Oz | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | Amy & Ash Yargi | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Royal Business | 4 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Mr Vegas | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | C I Brown | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 6 | The Grump | 5 | Beau Mertens | Clayton Douglas | 59kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Mywifeisnothere | 7 | Simone Walker | 59.5kg |
Betavet Mdn Plate
14:00 local1200mMaiden$32,000
Winner4. DeepseekSP $4.60
★ Top pick3rd
7Terrax
Terrax showed promise with a third placing at this track last start and benefits from a significant class drop. The strong Alderson/Bates combination and ideal barrier position for Mornington's forward-bias track make this the standout selection despite limited experience.
2nd pickWon
4Deepseek
Deepseek showed ability on debut with a solid fourth placing and represents the powerful Busuttin & Young stable. The addition of blinkers and quality jockey booking suggests connections expect improvement, making this a strong threat despite limited experience.
3rd pick2nd
3Unriddle
Unriddle brings consistent form with multiple recent placings and crucial track experience.
Value pick4th
11Venatrix
Venatrix offers value with a recent second placing at this track and benefits from a significant class drop.
- 1st4DeepseekJamie Mott$4.60
- 2nd3UnriddleMelea Castle$5.00
- 3rd7TerraxLogan Bates$3.60
- 4th11VenatrixZac Spain$6.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Deepseek | 5 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Unriddle | 1 | Melea Castle | Rory Hunter | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Terrax | 4 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 11 | Venatrix | 9 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Night Guard | 8 | Olivia East | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Liber's Impact | 3 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Doubt It's Love | 7 | Ryan Houston | Logan McGill | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Thinkimacelebrity | 6 | Damien Thornton | Simon Zahra | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 1 | Coldstream | 2 | Teodore Nugent | Michele Denham | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Midnight Loot | 10 | Remi Tremsal | Peter Ioannou | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Sassidora | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg |
Asset Painting Services Mdn Plate
14:30 local2020mMaiden$32,000
Winner3. Catch The MoonSP $3.30
★ Top pick4th
9Shindy
Shindy stands out as the most reliable option with three consecutive placings and proven stamina at the 2020m distance.
2nd pickWon
3Catch The Moon
Catch The Moon showed significant improvement from debut to second start with a narrow second at Terang. The Maher stable engagement and quality jockey booking suggest confidence, though the step up to 2020m is untested. Recent heavy track run can be forgiven given conditions.
3rd pick7th
7Saltillo
Value pick9th
5Luxor Gold
- 1st3Catch The MoonThomas Stockdale$3.30
- 2nd11ItsagivenAdam Mc Cabe$41.00
- 3rd10Crush PuppyZac Spain$41.00
- 4th9ShindyFred W Kersley$2.15
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Catch The Moon | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 11 | Itsagiven | 7 | Adam Mc Cabe | David & Coral Feek | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Crush Puppy | 5 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Shindy | 6 | Fred W Kersley | Peter Gelagotis | 57.5kg | $2.15 |
| 5th | 12 | Kissattack | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | D T O'Brien | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Golden Mask | 3 | Sally Wynne | Ms S L Wynne | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Saltillo | 9 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Pronounced | 10 | Jett Stanley | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Luxor Gold | 1 | Beau Mertens | G Eurell | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 14 | Tennessee Link | 2 | Luke Cartwright | G Eurell | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Startling Moon | 8 | Melea Castle | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Mufasa | 12 | Nadia Daniels | Josh Cartwright | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Iron Legacy | 13 | Luke Nolen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Set Me Free | 14 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg |
Tobin Brothers Mdn Plate
15:00 local1000mMaiden$32,000
Winner7. Catch It Kiss ItSP $31.00
★ Top pick2nd
6Tassorting
Tassorting stands out with a perfect placing record at this track and distance (3 starts, 3 placings).
2nd pick7th
8Immortal Truth
The addition of blinkers first time and Hayes stable engagement are positives, but the wide barrier 9 is a significant concern at this track where inside positions are crucial.
3rd pick3rd
4Jack The Judge
Jack The Judge benefits from being second-up and having previous Mornington experience. The good barrier draw suits the track's forward bias, and the significant class drop suggests connections are targeting a breakthrough win.
Value pick4th
9Nimcha
The long spell is concerning but creates the value opportunity.
- 1st7Catch It Kiss ItSheridan Clarke$31.00
- 2nd6TassortingThomas Stockdale$2.90
- 3rd4Jack The JudgeBen Allen$6.00
- 4th9NimchaDaniel Stackhouse$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Catch It Kiss It | 1 | Sheridan Clarke | Ms W Kelly | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Tassorting | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | Jerome Hunter | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 4 | Jack The Judge | 3 | Ben Allen | Logan McGill | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Nimcha | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Big Kapow | 5 | Melea Castle | Rory Hunter | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Maynard | 4 | Bree Temple | J D Sadler | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 8 | Immortal Truth | 8 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Dachshund | 6 | Remi Tremsal | Ms M Wells | 58kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 3 | I'm Savvy As | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Reece Goodwin | 58kg |
Modtech Group Electricians (Bm56)
15:30 local1000mBenchmark 56$22,000
Winner3. AbovethefrostlineSP $8.00
★ Top pick4th
6Superliv
Her recent Geelong second confirms current form, and barrier 2 is ideal for Mornington's proven inside bias.
2nd pick8th
7The Birthday Party
Unbeaten filly with potential but faces significant challenges. The wide barrier is particularly problematic at Mornington, and the class rise from maiden to BM56 is substantial. However, her perfect record and strong jockey booking suggest connections believe she can handle the step up.
3rd pickScratched
4Longreach Drover
Value pick2nd
2The Gov
In-form mare with three recent wins who drops significantly in class.
- 1st3AbovethefrostlineMelea Castle$8.00
- 2nd2The GovDylan Dean$11.00
- 3rd8Prancing QueenEmily Pozman$7.00
- 4th6SuperlivJamie Mott$1.85
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Abovethefrostline | 7 | Melea Castle | Marcus Fahler | 61.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | The Gov | 9 | Dylan Dean | D M Noonan | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Prancing Queen | 8 | Emily Pozman | Michael Huglin | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Superliv | 2 | Jamie Mott | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 60.5kg | $1.85 |
| 5th | 11 | Squazeemoto | 5 | Molly Bourke | Dennis Julius | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Dominant Miss | 4 | Dakotah Keane | K E Horobin | 52.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Must Be Sain | 3 | Lauren Burke | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 7 | The Birthday Party | 10 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 12 | Doctor Coto | 11 | Jade Da Rose | R Gillahan | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Auckland | 6 | Simone Walker | 62kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Longreach Drover | 8 | Thomas Stockdale | F Stockdale | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Irresistible Sir | 1 | Ruby Lamont | R C Manning | 53.5kg |
RMBL Investments Rising Stars Race (Bm56)
16:00 local1500mBenchmark 56$22,000
Winner5. BencouverSP $7.50
★ Top pick3rd
2Honey Maker
Last start winner at this exact track and distance in similar grade. Perfect record here and dropping weight from winning effort. Maps well from barrier 5 to settle handy. Clear form advantage over field despite jockey change.
2nd pick2nd
4Lulu Darling
Consistent mare dropping significantly in class after three straight placings in stronger company. Weight relief and class drop are major positives, but wide barrier is concerning given track bias. Needs to overcome positional disadvantage but has the class edge.
3rd pick6th
3Ioane
Last start winner dropping back to the level where he was successful. Class drop is key factor despite unfamiliarity with track. Quick backup could be positive or negative.
Value pick4th
6Zamparini Spirit
Last start maiden winner at this exact track and distance but facing enormous class rise. Overbet given class rise but local knowledge edge.
- 1st5BencouverOlivia East$7.50
- 2nd4Lulu DarlingDakotah Keane$3.50
- 3rd2Honey MakerEmily Pozman$4.80
- 4th6Zamparini SpiritLuke Cartwright$6.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Bencouver | 1 | Olivia East | M J Mehegan | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Lulu Darling | 7 | Dakotah Keane | Michael Huglin | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Honey Maker | 5 | Emily Pozman | Shawn Mathrick | 60.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 6 | Zamparini Spirit | 9 | Luke Cartwright | Clayton Douglas | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Up And Under | 2 | Dylan Dean | D M Noonan | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Ioane | 6 | Ryan Houston | Amy & Ash Yargi | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Williamstown | 3 | Makisha Salter | R J Blacker | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 10 | Elite Pete | 4 | Nadia Daniels | T Kilgower | 51kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Master Of Chant | 8 | Caitlin Hollowood | R C Manning | 53.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Opus | 7 | Ruby Lamont | Simone Manne | 54kg |
Quayclean (Bm56)
16:30 local1200mBenchmark 56$22,000
Winner9. MagnardoSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
9Magnardo
Magnardo stands out as the most reliable winning chance with outstanding recent form including 8 wins from last 10 starts. The significant class drop from higher grades to BM56 is a major positive, and the mare has already proven herself at this track and distance.
2nd pick2nd
8Koolatah Queen
Koolatah Queen offers strong each-way value with the significant class drop and perfect barrier draw. While her fresh record is concerning, the major gear changes and strong connections suggest the stable has her ready to fire. The inside barrier is crucial at Mornington and she has the class edge when fit.
3rd pick3rd
3Ichiberu
The proven jockey combination and class drop are positives, though the wide barrier and top weight present challenges. Her consistent form pattern makes her a reliable place chance with winning upside.
Value pick6th
6La Reine
La Reine represents excellent value given her class credentials and significant drop in grade. While the long spell and wide barrier are concerns, her proven ability at Group level and the gear changes suggest connections believe she can return to form.
- 1st9MagnardoEmily Pozman$2.90
- 2nd8Koolatah QueenBen Allen$2.60
- 3rd3IchiberuZac Spain$6.50
- 4th7AmraamJamie Mott$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Magnardo | 5 | Emily Pozman | Reece Goodwin | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Koolatah Queen | 1 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Ichiberu | 7 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 62kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Amraam | 3 | Jamie Mott | C I Brown | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Moose Jaw | 6 | Sally Wynne | Ms S L Wynne | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 6 | La Reine | 11 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Mystic Mac | 2 | Nadia Daniels | D Meagher | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Good Onya Champ | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | Amy & Ash Yargi | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Just Remember It | 4 | Jackson Radley | Carly Thomas | 61kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Vaderlee | 8 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 60kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Ravens Bay | 12 | Dylan Dunn | Brett Scott | 58.5kg | |
| 12 | Montgomery Bay | 9 | Paul Gatt | T Kilgower | 55kg |
Raceday Medical (Bm62)
17:00 local2020mBenchmark 62$27,000
Winner8. Panda's SpectrumSP $4.80
★ Top pick5th
4Wondering Spirit
Wondering Spirit presents compelling value with a perfect record at Mornington over staying distances. His last start win here demonstrates track affinity, and barrier 1 allows him to control the race from the front.
2nd pick7th
2Diamond Gust
Diamond Gust brings solid recent form and a class drop, but the wide barrier is a significant concern at this track. His recent second over the distance shows he's competitive at this level, though the barrier draw and lack of Mornington success are negatives.
3rd pickWon
8Panda's Spectrum
Panda's Spectrum is an improving filly from the powerful Hayes stable with Luke Nolen aboard. Her last start win was impressive and she appears to be finding her best form. The step up in class is significant but the elite connections and improvement trajectory make her a solid each-way chance.
Value pickScratched
9Monte Cassino
The staying distance suits and Stackhouse rides well at Mornington, making him a speculative value play.
- 1st8Panda's SpectrumLuke Nolen$4.80
- 2nd1Powerful TorqueJake Noonan$11.00
- 3rd5ProshowThomas Stockdale$3.90
- 4th7Yoshi StardomCaitlin Hollowood$31.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Panda's Spectrum | 5 | Luke Nolen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | Powerful Torque | 4 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 62kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Proshow | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | Jason Warren | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 7 | Yoshi Stardom | 9 | Caitlin Hollowood | D Binaisse | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Wondering Spirit | 1 | Luke Cartwright | T G Eurell | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Here Comes Ruby | 2 | Nadia Daniels | M M Laurie | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Diamond Gust | 8 | Ben Allen | M M Laurie | 61kg | $2.80 |
| Scr | 3 | She's Stargazing | 7 | Jamie Mott | P Kearney | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Monte Cassino | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Glen Thompson | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Purler Patch | 6 | Zac Spain | K & K Keys | 56.5kg |
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