Mornington Race 5 - 3mp Mdn Plate
Keen on GILGEOUS (8) to break the duck. He's just found one better his past couple, a long neck off a smart one two back then boxing on well with gaps behind latest. Drawn wide here but he'll roll forward and finds an ideal race. TOP RICH (4) stepped up to this trip at Ballarat and ran an improved race, working home well into second. Fitter again, just not sure where he gets to from the draw. PRIME FORCE (11) has shown ability in two runs to date, perhaps not loving the synthetic last time. Gear changes made, he can improve again. LEVENT (10) was okay at Seymour latest but the run prior at Kilmore reads well for this. TRENTINO (5) is a chance on the run two back at Geelong.

Jockey: Joe Bowditch
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 2 over 1200m, 14 len behind Ektifire with 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 7 in a 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw at Pakenham on April 23 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jetsetter Jack carrying 58kg at $151. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/10/2026 | 147 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Teo Nugent | 59.5kg | 1:09.94 | 4-4-8 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Melinda McDonald | 0:45.82 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 08/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Jackie Beriman | 58kg | 1:26.68 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 25.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | 24 | MDN CG 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 58kg | 1:26.43 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1206m | Good 4 | Jackie Beriman | 58kg | 1:11.31 | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $91.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Melinda McDonald | 0:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sam Kennedy
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Little Richo carrying 59.5kg at $16. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on April 5 over 1500m, 5 len behind Zamparini Spirit carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Fair effort on that occasion but this looks beyond his reach.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 05/10/2026 | 171 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 1:24.54 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Sam Kennedy | 1:04.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 800m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:52.92 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 17/04/2026 | 12 | MDN | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Soft 6 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 1:39.91 | 6-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/04/2026 | 24 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 59.5kg | 1:31.28 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 90 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 1:26.61 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1500m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 59.5kg | 1:30.10 | 4-7-6 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/11/2025 | 20 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59.5kg | 1:33.03 | 4-3-2 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 23 over 1525m, 4 len behind True Rebel carrying 59.5kg at $51. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat on October 9 over 1500m, 1.0 len behind Millsy's Award with 59.5kg at $4.40. Tricky draw but looks ready to peak.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/10/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1500m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 59.5kg | 1:34.01 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 23/09/2026 | 125 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 59.5kg | 1:31.47 | 2-1-4 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1000m | Michael Dee | 0:58.34 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 0:44.06 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 21/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 2U | $13,934.00 | Hastings | 1600m | Heavy 9 | Jonathan Riddell | 58.5kg | 1:45.28 | 2-4-12 | 8 |
| 25.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 06/05/2026 | 186 | MDN 2U | $17,000.00 | Ellerslie | 1400m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 58.5kg | 1:24.64 | 10-12-7 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $5.80 |
| 7/13 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $19,000.00 | Tauranga | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:23.69 | 10-12-7 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $9.10 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on October 7 over 1765m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Fringilla carrying 59.5kg at $21. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 23 over 1525m, 3 len behind True Rebel carrying 59.5kg at $21. Drawn low and could improve back in trip.
Last Starts 14 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 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1765m | Soft 6 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:46.85 | 5-5-8 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1525m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 59.5kg | 1:31.47 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/13 | 13/09/2026 | 213 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1415m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:26.66 | 12-10-6 | 12 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jake Noonan | 0:50.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 55 | MDN 3,45 | $65,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 59kg | 1:27.13 | 7-2-5 | 10 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:18.63 | 11-11-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Geelong | 1114m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:05.59 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Martin Mclean | 0:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Liana Wood
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on October 16 over 1400m, 17 len behind Conquer The World carrying 57.5kg at $151. Before that 7th of 10 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 28 over 1450m, 10 len behind Skydream with 58kg at $151. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/10/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:22.96 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | MDN FM 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Good 4 | Adam Mccabe | 58kg | 1:28.47 | 9-6-7 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/13 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Adam Mccabe | 58kg | 1:12.54 | 10-10-4 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 5 | Adam Mccabe | 57.5kg | 0:59.33 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Liana Wood | 54.5kg | 0:58.79 | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/08/2026 | 8 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Liana Wood | 54.5kg | 0:57.79 | 11-9-7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Tyla Piggin | 1:00.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 7th of 9 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on September 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Ranarsson carrying 58kg at $13. Ran in a hot race on debut but prefer to see again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/09/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:10.51 | 5-5-7 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ethan Brown | 0:45.89 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:50.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Seymour on October 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Handsome Missile with 57kg at $14. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 28 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Refuse To Curtsy carrying 58kg at $7.50. Can give cheek.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/10/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Soft 5 | Michael Dee | 57kg | 1:38.98 | 3-1-6 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/09/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 58kg | 1:28.72 | 2-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1450m | Soft 5 | Craig Newitt | 57kg | 1:29.19 | 1-2-5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $12.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1050m | Remi Tremsal | 1:04.22 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Remi Tremsal | 0:59.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, led but faded 3rd of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on September 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Luminary Miss carrying 57kg at $3.90. Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 8 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Autumn Rainbow with 58kg at $10. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 16 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 | 05/10/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Carleen Hefel | 58kg | 1:23.89 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1200m | Good 3 | Carleen Hefel | 57kg | 1:11.11 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Luke Cartwright | 0:49.87 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Luke Nolen | 0:44.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Celine Gaudray
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 9 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Moe on September 24 over 1000m, 10 len behind Roseatic with 56kg at $61. Second-up 8th of 12 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Kyneton on October 8 over 1203m, slow going 5 len behind Blue Dream with 53.5kg at $101. Others appeal more heading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | MDN FM 3U | $35,000.00 | Kyneton | 1203m | Soft 5 | Nadia Daniels | 53.5kg | 1:12.22 | 8-12-8 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1000m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 56kg | 0:59.41 | 6-8-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 850m | Nadia Daniels | 0:52.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Celine Gaudray | 0:48.36 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jackie Beriman
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Bairnsdale on September 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Luminary Miss with 59.5kg at $31. Last start 8th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Angelotti carrying 59.5kg at $41. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 05/10/2026 | 15 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Jackie Beriman | 59.5kg | 1:23.96 | 10-9-8 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/09/2026 | 155 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1200m | Good 3 | Jackie Beriman | 59.5kg | 1:11.11 | 8-7-7 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Luke Nolen | 1:02.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 950m | Emily Zenkis | 0:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 18/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 2000m | Good 4 | Ryan Hurdle | 59kg | 2:07.43 | 3-4-6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1607m | Soft 6 | Craig Newitt | 59kg | 1:42.19 | 11-7-5 | 11 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
| 11/13 | 14/03/2026 | 24 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1715m | Good 4 | Emily Pozman | 57kg | 1:44.62 | 4-4-11 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 59kg | 1:31.74 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $101.00 |