Mornington Race 2 - Sportsbet Black Book Mdn Plate
UNRIDDLE (9) added to a long list of minor placings when edged out over 1200m here last start after leading for most of the race. Now 33 starts without a win which is alarming but he looks a huge chance today coming back in trip. DORALEE (10) is back from a 23-week spell. Beaten less than a length over today's distance at Kembla to kick off last prep. Going well at the jump-outs and this looks an ideal race to kick off the campaign. PULL MY FINGER (6) is deep into the maiden campaign but remains competitive. In the money at five of six runs over 1000m. Worth considering at his first run on home soil. SUPER LUCK DRAGON (8) has been freshened up since a modest effort at Pakenham seven weeks ago, his first since crossing from Hong Kong. Watch for sharp improvement.

Jockey: Remi Tremsal
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of seven months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 3 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Golden Vader carrying 59.5kg at $18. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw August 12 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Normandy Lass carrying 59.5kg at $26. Expecting him to need this outing.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Melea Castle | 1:02.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 800m | Melea Castle | 0:48.71 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 03/10/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:02.10 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1017m | Soft 7 | Lauren Burke | 57.5kg | 1:01.80 | 7-9-8 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2025 | 19 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:00.54 | 3-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $20.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/08/2025 | 234 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1000m | Soft 5 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 0:58.77 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/12/2024 | 35 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Werribee | 1106m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 58kg | 1:06.58 | 6-10-11 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/11/2024 | 189 | MDN 3 | $27,000.00 | Dunkeld | 1000m | Good 4 | Jarrod Fry | 58kg | 1:00.04 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $6.00 |

Jockey: John Keating
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, second last of 9 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1225m, 10 len behind Super Choice with 59.5kg at $12. Will need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1225m | Good 4 | John Keating | 59.5kg | 1:13.43 | 7-6-8 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | John Keating | 1:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | John Keating | 1:00.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Adam Mccabe
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic 4yo+ Mdn-Sw August 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Leaving Las Vegas with 59.5kg at $21. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 23 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Mafee with 59.5kg at $91. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Adam Mccabe | 0:53.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 800m | Adam Mccabe | 0:48.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 29/08/2025 | 11 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:27.40 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/08/2025 | 18 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:25.51 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/13 | 31/07/2025 | 24 | MDN | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1110m | Soft 7 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:06.40 | 9-8-7 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Daniel Moor | 59.5kg | 1:10.45 | 4-3-11 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $91.00 |
| 5/12 | 23/06/2025 | 142 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:05.10 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $91.00 |
| 12/13 | 01/02/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Kyneton | 1103m | Good 4 | Adam Mccabe | 59kg | 1:05.09 | 6-5-12 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Dakotah Keane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Paris Collection carrying 59.5kg at $9. The race before that second last in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Celtics carrying 57.5kg at $14. Racing well and should be about the money again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1100m | Good 4 | Paul Gatt | 59.5kg | 1:04.91 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 57.5kg | 0:58.00 | 3-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59.5kg | 0:59.59 | 11-6-3 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1009m | Good 4 | Liam Riordan | 59.5kg | 0:59.43 | 10-8-3 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1103m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:06.11 | 4-5-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1100m | Soft 5 | Nadia Daniels | 57.5kg | 1:07.61 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Stephanie Hateley | 0:58.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Stephanie Hateley | 0:57.05 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after 14 months 6th of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Two To Tango with 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 60 on December 29 2024 over 1400m, 12 len behind The Absolute carrying 57.5kg at $144. Strips fitter and can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Jamie Mott | 0:53.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 08/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1050m | Beau Mertens | 1:02.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 19/03/2026 | 421 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Soft 5 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:04.06 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/01/2025 | 24 | RST60-40 | $242,739.00 | Happy Valley | 1650m | Good | A Hamelin | 57.5kg | 1:39.96 | 7-8-11 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $120.00 |
| 13/14 | 29/12/2024 | 56 | RST60-40 | $231,683.00 | Sha Tin | 1400m | Good | A Hamelin | 57.5kg | 1:21.81 | 7-9-13 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $144.00 |
| 12/12 | 03/11/2024 | - | RST60-40 | $229,412.00 | Sha Tin | 1200m | Good Firm | Ben Thompson | 58kg | 1:09.47 | 12-12-12 | 9 |
| 8.5L | $155.00 |

Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 1200m, head behind Deepseek with 59.5kg at $5. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1000m, slow going long-neck behind Jumpin' Jewellette carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Frustrating gelding who must win one sooner or later.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:12.14 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 13/04/2026 | 25 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Soft 5 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 0:59.34 | 10-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 19/03/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Soft 5 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:04.06 | 9-7-2 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/13 | 10/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 4U | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:11.67 | 1-3-2 | 10 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1100m | Soft 5 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:07.71 | 7-8-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1100m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:05.87 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 800m | Lauren Burke | 0:52.38 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Melea Castle | 0:47.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zac Spain
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Newcastle Prov Mdn November 30 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Like A Surgeon carrying 58.5kg at $3.40. Previously first up; second of 10 at Kembla Grange Mid Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Brown Sugar with 57kg at $5.50. Should kick off this prep in a positive manner.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 800m | Declan Bates | 0:49.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:48.85 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 900m | Good 4 | Lee Magorrian | 58.5kg | 0:52.29 | 6-6 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 128 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Good 4 | Donovan Dillon | 57kg | 0:57.72 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2025 | 37 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Soft 6 | Josh Parr | 58.5kg | 0:58.42 | 1-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 6/10 | 03/06/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Tom Sherry | 57kg | 0:58.65 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.35 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1100m | Soft 7 | Tyler Schiller | 57.5kg | 1:04.14 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2025 | 180 | MDN FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Wyong | 1100m | Soft 7 | Josh Parr | 59.5kg | 1:05.19 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $2.45 |

Jockey: Sheridan Clarke
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation faded in the straight 6th of 9 at Hanging Rock Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Himeno carrying 57.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 4th of 7 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 27 2023 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind No Cash Here carrying 56kg at $4. Ran 3rd in a Moe jump-out on April 27. Might be better off following this hit-out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Moe | 1000m | Sheridan Clarke | 1:03.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Sheridan Clarke | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 26/01/2026 | 683 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Hanging Rock | 1000m | Good 4 | Sheridan Clarke | 57.5kg | 0:59.28 | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/03/2024 | 12 | MDN FM 3U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 57.5kg | 1:18.49 | 8-7-10 | 10 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 02/03/2024 | 13 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Wangaratta | 1400m | Good 4 | Alana Kelly | 57kg | 1:24.65 | 9-7-8 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/02/2024 | 7 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Werribee | 1400m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 57kg | 1:26.55 | 10-8-7 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
| 2/14 | 11/02/2024 | 59 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Ararat | 1300m | Good 4 | Mitchell Aitken | 57kg | 1:17.93 | 12-11-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2023 | 17 | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Kyneton | 1103m | Soft 5 | Alana Kelly | 56kg | 1:05.67 | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Stawell Mdn-Sw December 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Salizou with 59.5kg at $12. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw September 20 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Unsnoozual carrying 59.5kg at $12. Will take great benefit from this outing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Eoin Walsh | 0:54.71 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | Alana Kelly | 0:41.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stawell | 1100m | Good 4 | Eoin Walsh | 59.5kg | 1:05.60 | 7-6-9 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Dunkeld | 1000m | Soft 6 | Stephen Brown Jnr | 59.5kg | 0:59.94 | 6-4-8 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Wycheproof | 1050m | Good 4 | Stephen Brown Jnr | 59.5kg | 1:01.91 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/10/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Penola | 1075m | Soft 5 | Cian Macredmond | 58kg | 1:05.92 | 1-1-5 | 10 |
| 3.6L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gunbower | 1100m | Good 3 | Logan Mcneil | 59.5kg | 1:04.07 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2025 | 95 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1000m | Soft 5 | Alana Kelly | 59.5kg | 0:59.15 | 7-8-7 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $12.00 |