Mornington – Good 4
R1 – Betavet Plate (1500m) – 12:10
Overview: A maiden for four-year-olds and up where first-up form and stable strength are key. Parera returns after fading at Pakenham but looks competitive, while Zamparini Spirit has shown consistent prep form and could upset. City Wok and Paltrow also bring solid each-way claims, making the race open for several capable performers.
Tips:
7. Parera – $4.20
10. Zamparini Spirit – $5.50
3. City Wok – $6.00
6. Paltrow – $8.00
R2 – Louvretec Melbourne Plate (1500m) – 12:45
Overview: A three-year-old maiden with minimal data, where resuming runners and early prep form will be crucial. Pol Rogeur drops in class after solid metro performances, The Grump resumes from a long spell, and Easy Red and Glowshift offer strong each-way potential. Fitness and readiness will be key in this open race.
Tips:
5. Pol Rogeur – $3.80
7. The Grump – $6.50
2. Easy Red – $7.50
3. Glowshift – $9.00
R3 – The Big Screen Company Plate (1200m) – 13:20
Overview: A fillies and mares maiden where last-start placings and consistent form are important. Le Notre and Rose Sangria have proven they can run in the money, while La Velocita and Sassidora are strong each-way chances in what could be a tight finish.
Tips:
4. Le Notre – $3.50
- Rose Sangria – $4.50
- La Velocita – $6.00
- Sassidora – $7.50
R4 – Ids Security Plate (1000m) – 13:55
Overview: A short sprint maiden dominated by early form and track experience. Weasel Sea and Bee Admired have shown strong recent runs, while Giddy Girl resumes with encouraging trial form and Kung Fu Kid adds first-up intrigue. Fitness and a good start will be key in this competitive race.
Tips:
6. Weasel Sea – $3.80
7. Bee Admired – $4.50
10. Giddy Girl – $6.50
2. Kung Fu Kid – $9.00
R5 – Summit Tutors Rising Stars Hcp (1000m) – 14:35
Overview: A BM56 handicap where proven winners and strong recent form stand out. Doubtland Diva returns with Mornington-winning history, Cheeky Contiki and Auckland are competitive from solid preparations, and Zouroza resumes with a favorable draw. Class, fitness, and early speed will likely decide the race.
Tips:
6. Doubtland Diva – $4.20
8. Cheeky Contiki – $5.50
- Auckland – $6.50
- Zouroza – $11.00
R6 – Modtech Group Electricians Hcp (2050m) – 15:15
Overview: A staying BM56 handicap where experience, recent form, and first-up trials are influential. Proshow and Butterfly Babe bring proven winning ability, Track Patcher tackles a short back-up, and Purveyor resumes from a long spell. Consistency and race readiness will dictate the outcome.
Tips:
- Proshow – $3.50
- Track Patcher – $4.80
- Butterfly Babe – $5.50
- Purveyor – $8.00
R7 – Brendan Moon 40 Years MRC Service Hcp (1200m) – 15:55
Overview: A competitive BM56 sprint with proven winners and returning runners setting the standard. Lim’s Teide and Magnardo bring strong form, Brullen resumes with an encouraging trial, and Phantom Prince provides each-way appeal. Speed and track familiarity will be crucial.
Tips:
- Lim’s Teide – $4.00
- Brullen – $5.50
- Magnardo – $3.20
- Phantom Prince – $9.00
R8 – Sportsbet Same Race Multi Hcp (1500m) – 16:35
Overview: A BM56 handicap where top-three contenders are clearly dominant. Helping Hands and Honey Maker bring strong form into the race, while Acheter and Bit Of Shoosh provide each-way chances. Fitness, draw, and early positioning will likely determine the finish.
Tips:
2. Helping Hands – $3.80
5. Honey Maker – $4.20
6. Acheter – $5.50
7. Bit Of Shoosh – $7.50
