Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Monday 8 June 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Mornington. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Last start winner at Warrnambool over 1200m who has proven ability at this class level. Despite soft track concerns, her winning form and ideal positioning from barrier 6 make her the most reliable option in an open field.
The class rise is concerning but his soft track form and forward barrier position give him genuine winning chances.
Barrier 7 allows tactical options.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Determined Rose | 5 | Craig Newitt | Jerome Hunter | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Centenary Florin | 6 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 11 | Adakite | 10 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Alpine Point | 9 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Nitro Sonic | 3 | Teodore Nugent | Jason Warren | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 2 | Amber Smile | 7 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Stingray Barb | 2 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Tears Of Happiness | 4 | Ben Melham | C W McDonald | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Mystery Train | 1 | Sam Kennedy | Mick Nolan | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Opunake | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | M W Walker | 59kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Ko Phangan | 7 | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Stellar Cipher | 13 | C J Waller | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Lady Beauvoir | 9 | Edward Cummings | 56kg |
The gelding maps well from barrier 6 to settle handy, which suits Mornington's track bias favouring on-pace runners. Despite being winless, the consistent placings and track suitability make this the most reliable selection.
The filly benefits from a significant class drop and the potent Freedman/Thornton combination. While the wide barrier is concerning, her proven ability to finish strongly could overcome the positional disadvantage.
Foxsky earns third selection primarily due to Craig Williams' booking, which signals stable confidence despite the challenging wide barrier. The gear change removing blinkers could provide improvement, and the gelding has shown ability on rain-affected tracks.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Upolu | 2 | Teodore Nugent | Jamie Edwards | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Blue Shield | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 10 | Lotta City | 4 | Jamie Mott | Jerome Hunter | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Foxsky | 10 | Craig Williams | Ms C Alderson | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Seraphine | 1 | Jett Stanley | Dean Williams | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Waggish | 6 | Declan Bates | Clayton Douglas | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Lady Of Alsace | 7 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Dazzling Secret | 3 | Luke Cartwright | Mick Nolan | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Alphabet | 9 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Duperouzel | 8 | Beau Mertens | Ms N Burke | 58kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Absent | 2 | G Eurell | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Calexpo | 11 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Mission Of Joy | 13 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg |
Second up specialist with perfect soft track record stepping up in class. The Brazen Beau filly won impressively at Pakenham last start and has the tactical speed to overcome the wide draw. Strong jockey/trainer combination and excellent fitness profile make her the standout despite the class rise.
Unbeaten first up mare with strong stable connections returning from a long break. The lack of soft track experience is concerning, but her fresh record and proven class at this level make her a genuine chance if fit enough.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Next Step Iowa | 11 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Honor Galore | 4 | Craig Williams | C I Brown | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Mauna Kea Miss | 8 | Sam Kennedy | Rory Hunter | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Soju | 3 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Harmonett | 1 | Billy Egan | Vincent Hall | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Divine Thoughts | 9 | Molly Bourke | Nelson Smyth | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Conflict | 2 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 13 | Artbeat | 6 | Adam Mc Cabe | C W McDonald | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 14 | Dominant Miss | 5 | Luke Cartwright | K E Horobin | 52.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Hustle In Heels | 10 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 1 | Condor | 12 | Holly Durnan | T Fitzsimmons | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Mrs Archibald | 7 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cavalry Girl | 14 | Tom Dabernig | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Killiana | 10 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Stellar Mofeed | 3 | K L Corstens | 56kg |
Meisho stands out as the most reliable winning chance. Won last start at this track and drops significantly in class from recent BM56 victory. The class drop and track familiarity outweigh concerns about weight and jockey change.
However, the wide barrier at Mornington and lack of soft track experience present significant challenges. The class rise is substantial but the raw ability suggests she can handle it if she gets the right run.
Chisholm brings strong credentials with a last-start win at this track and the booking of Craig Williams. The barrier position is ideal for Mornington's tactical requirements. However, the second-up record and class rise present risks that temper confidence despite the positive indicators.
Mad About Magnus offers value with perfect record and strong recent form, but the wide barrier at Mornington presents a significant tactical challenge. The Hayes stable and Allen combination adds confidence, making this a speculative value play despite the positioning concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Satin Diva | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Logam | 1 | Logan Bates | Ms C Alderson | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 15 | Final Moment | 8 | Beau Mertens | Clayton Douglas | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Nightime Star | 9 | Mark Zahra | Tom Dabernig | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Meisho | 5 | Jackson Radley | T Busuttin & N Young | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Gliding Lightening | 10 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Wazing | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | Jerome Hunter | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Chisholm | 7 | Craig Williams | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Tesoro Mio | 2 | Jamie Mott | T Fitzsimmons | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Positive Image | 6 | Declan Bates | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Bold Suitor | 4 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 59kg | $4.60 |
| Scr | 1 | Nordic Strike | 11 | C Maher | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Zourosa | 6 | Jason Warren | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Mad About Magnus | 12 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Our Yonglee | 10 | C I Brown | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Maya's Ace | 8 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg |
Electric Star brings winning momentum and perfect soft track credentials. Wide draw is concerning at Mornington, but the upward trajectory and track condition suitability make this a strong each-way proposition.
Delicate Lady offers consistency and wet track expertise with a strong recent placing. The weight relief and inside barrier help, but the class rise and jockey form are concerns. Better suited as a place chance than outright winner.
The Begg/Childs combination is proven, and second-up record is solid. Despite soft track concerns, the class drop and strong recent form make this the standout selection.
Stage 'n' Screen represents value with Craig Williams taking the ride first up. The soft track form and first-up record provide confidence, though the long break and wide barrier are negatives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Delicate Lady | 3 | Jamie Mott | Jerome Hunter | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dollar Shot | 6 | Thomas Stockdale | Ms D Nardino | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Stage 'n' Screen | 7 | Craig Williams | M W Walker | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Reina Isabella | 2 | Molly Bourke | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 52kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Cindy Falls | 1 | Ryan Houston | Lee & Shannon Hope | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Royal Lass | 4 | Jackson Radley | Lee & Shannon Hope | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Russian Benefits | 5 | Luke Cartwright | M J Mehegan | 52.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Hot Chips | 9 | Sam Kennedy | John McArdle | 53.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Electric Star | 8 | Logan Bates | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 55kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Rich Dottie | 5 | G M Begg | 57.5kg |
Aristonous presents the strongest winning chance based on recent form and track condition suitability. His last-start BM66 win at Pakenham demonstrates current fitness and ability at this level. The gelding's excellent soft track record (4-1-1 from 16 starts) is crucial given today's Soft 7 conditions. While he lacks Mornington experience, his consistent form pattern and proven distance ability make him the most reliable selection.
Princing offers strong value as a last-start winner stepping up in class. His narrow victory at Geelong BM62 demonstrates current form and fitness. The three-year-old's perfect soft track record and proven distance ability are key positives. While the class rise is significant, his upward trajectory and strong connections suggest he can handle the step up.
Cat Noir brings strong distance credentials and soft track form to this contest. Her recent third at Sandown demonstrates current fitness, while the booking of Craig Williams adds significant appeal. The removal of blinkers could unlock improvement, and her proven ability at 1600m on soft tracks makes her a genuine winning chance despite some form inconsistencies.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | The Devil In Her | 3 | Billy Egan | Patrick Payne | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | Cat Noir | 4 | Craig Williams | Jamie Edwards | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 14 | Imponderable | 7 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Princing | 1 | Craig Newitt | Jerome Hunter | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Dubai Watch | 11 | Thomas Stockdale | Vincent Hall | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Rogan | 10 | Jake Noonan | C I Brown | 61kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Aristonous | 6 | Jackson Radley | Trent Edmonds | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Mamuno | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | C I Brown | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Nothingelsematters | 5 | Beau Mertens | Ms N Burke | 61kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Calypso King | 2 | Fred W Kersley | P Koumis | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Savamoon | 9 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dragoon | 5 | G Eurell | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Surreal I Am | 8 | John McArdle | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Ant | 14 | C J Waller | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Berlemont | 12 | M C Kent | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Midnight Loot | 13 | Peter Ioannou | 54kg |
My Roca Fella brings winning momentum with back-to-back victories and a perfect record at this track/distance combination. His soft track form is solid and the distance suits. The class rise is a concern, but his upward trajectory and course familiarity provide strong appeal.
Oak Beach showed good form last start and has proven ability at 2000m. The Mott/Freedman combination is reliable, but the poor soft track record and wide barrier are concerns. Still represents value given the class and connections.
The apprentice claim drops him to 54kg, and his soft track form (0-1-1) suits today's conditions. Despite the wide draw, his consistent placing record and strong recent form make him the most reliable selection.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Savour The Dream | 3 | Damien Thornton | S B Laming | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Oak Beach | 10 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 55.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 6 | Customer Service | 11 | Billy Egan | Patrick Payne | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 4 | My Roca Fella | 6 | Jordan Childs | John McArdle | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Gregolimo | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Glen Thompson | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Gates | 2 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Furtherest Point | 4 | Molly Bourke | M C Kent | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Shahzad | 7 | Luke Nolen | E & D Browne | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Urban Outlook | 1 | Ryan Houston | Nelson Smyth | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Glenfinnan | 8 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 8 | Almairac | 9 | Lachlan Neindorf | C I Brown | 56.5kg | $3.90 |
| Scr | 5 | Amleto | 12 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 54kg |
Flying Mikki presents the strongest winning chance based on recent form and distance suitability. His narrow win at Sale 22 days ago demonstrates current fitness, while his excellent 1200m record (5-2-3 from 16 starts) shows clear distance preference. Despite soft track concerns, his recent Sale win on Good 4 and strong finishing ability make him the most reliable selection.
Brandjam shapes as a strong each-way chance after his narrow second at Caulfield Heath. The combination of Declan Bates and trainer Glen Thompson has been profitable, and his solid 1200m record provides confidence. However, the soft track conditions and wide barrier present challenges that may limit his winning chances.
Barbaric Lad offers solid each-way value dropping in class after a competitive second at Geelong. His strong 1200m record and the booking of in-form Mark Zahra are positives. The class drop from BM74 to BM70 should see him more competitive, though soft track conditions remain a concern given his limited success on rain-affected surfaces.
First-up concerns and class rise are negatives, but the strong trainer/jockey combination and significant gear changes suggest connections expect improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Flying Valley | 6 | Ryan Houston | C Maher | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 15 | Our Justify | 8 | Craig Newitt | Jerome Hunter | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Stay Humble | 3 | Jabez Johnstone | C Maher | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 14 | Podargoni | 1 | Nadia Daniels | Rory Hunter | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Jewel Bay | 10 | Jackson Radley | Andrea Leek | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Flying Mikki | 2 | Dylan Dean | D M Noonan | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Allinthetiming | 7 | Sam Kennedy | Patrick Payne | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Brandjam | 9 | Declan Bates | Glen Thompson | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 13 | Zamparini Spirit | 5 | Beau Mertens | Clayton Douglas | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Prancing Spirit | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 5 | Zourain | 11 | Billy Egan | R D Griffiths | 61kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Blethyn | 12 | M M Laurie | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Barbaric Lad | 5 | A & S Freedman | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Superset | 11 | Shawn Mathrick | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Regal Might | 2 | John McArdle | 58.5kg |
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