Mornington Horse Racing Analysis for Tuesday, April 28th

Mornington (VIC) | Good 4

R1 – 1500m Maiden Plate

Wonderdownunder is racing consistently and gets every chance from a soft draw after another strong placing, making him the one to beat. Shalaakei continues to improve and shapes as the main danger, while Boy From Oz returns with blinkers and upside. Mr Vegas can sneak into exotics from the inside.

Selections:

• 7. Wonderdownunder (2) – $2.20 5. Shalaakei (3) – $4.40

• 2. Boy From Oz (6) – $7.00

  3. Mr Vegas (1) – $7.00

R2 – 1200m Maiden Plate

A competitive maiden where Venatrix looks ready to strike after a solid run at Sale. Terrax impressed on debut here and should improve again, while Unriddle is always around the mark and gets gear changes. Thinkimacelebrity adds intrigue fresh with trial support.

Selections:

• 11. Venatrix (9) – $5.50 7. Terrax (4) – $4.60

• 3. Unriddle (1) – $5.00

  4. Thinkimacelebrity (6) – $7.00

R3 – 2020m Maiden Plate

Race shape favours those on speed, and Catch The Moon fits perfectly after going close last start. Shindy has been ultra consistent this prep and will be in the finish again, while Luxor Gold maps ideally from the draw. Saltillo has stable support and place claims.

Selections:

• 3. Catch The Moon (4) – $2.50 9. Shindy (6) – $2.00

• 5. Luxor Gold (1) – $13.00

  6. Saltillo (9) – $12.00

R4 – 1000m Maiden Plate

A tricky sprint with several chances. Tassorting resumes off a strong trial and looks hard to beat, while Jack The Judge has ability and should improve. Immortal Truth is consistent and gets blinkers, and Big Kapow drops in class and can bounce back.

Selections:

• 6. Tassorting (7) – $3.20 4. Jack The Judge (3) – $5.50

• 8. Immortal Truth (9) – $5.50

  9. Big Kapow (5) – $5.00

R5 – 1000m BM56

Superliv is racing well and drops into a suitable race, making him hard to beat. The Birthday Party comes from a strong yard with trial form, while The Gov is chasing four straight wins and demands respect. Prancing Queen can improve fresh.

Selections:

• 6. Superliv (2) – $2.20 7. The Birthday Party (11) – $4.60

• 2. The Gov (10) – $11.00

  3. Prancing Queen (9) – $8.00

R6 – 1500m BM56

Honey Maker looks perfectly placed after a strong win here and can go on with it. Lulu Darling is knocking on the door with consistent efforts, while Zamparini Spirit has upside after leading throughout last start. Ioane is a value runner with improvement in him.

Selections:

• 2. Honey Maker (5) – $4.80 4. Lulu Darling (8) – $3.90

• 6. Zamparini Spirit (10) – $3.60

  7. Ioane (6) – $6.50

R7 – 1200m BM56

A competitive sprint where Magnardo brings a strong winning profile and looks a major player again. Ichiberu comes off a solid win and can measure up, while Koolatah Queen resumes with trial confidence. Amraam adds value at odds.

Selections:

• 9. Magnardo (5) – $3.70 3. Ichiberu (7) – $8.00

• 8. Koolatah Queen (1) – $2.60

  9. Amraam (3) – $17.00

R8 – 2020m BM62

Staying contest to close the card. Diamond Gust is racing well and gets his chance to break through, while Panda’s Spectrum comes off a win and has upside. Wondering Spirit maps perfectly and has winning form here, while Here Comes Ruby can give a sight on speed.

Selections:

• 2. Diamond Gust (9) – $3.60 8. Panda’s Spectrum (5) – $4.00

• 4. Wondering Spirit (1) – $5.00

  5. Here Comes Ruby (2) – $9.00