Mornington

Today, September 17, 2025Flat1m1f

Verdict

PEEAITCHDEE (4) has been beaten a whisker both starts this preparation and will be even better stepping up in trip and switching back to the turf. He's in an elite barn and should have them covered. WONDERING SPIRIT (6) is also in good hands and presents third up out of the same race. He's also ready for the longer journey, and Ben Melham will position him forward from an inside barrier. RUSCELLO (5) has been below his best this preparation on wet tracks. Earlier in the year, he ran strong numbers on good surfaces at Newcastle, and they would have him right in this. SIVA TAU (10) went well enough at Bairnsdale on debut over a mile and fitter he may be the best of the remainder.

4. Peeaitchdee
6. Wondering Spirit
5. Ruscello

R1 2000m Mdn

4. 4. Peeaitchdee
J: JORDAN CHILDST: GRAHAME BEGG
F: 32x32
Price History:
1.67
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Sierra Dee Jay with 59.5kg at $4.20. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1600m, nose behind Zambardo with 59.5kg at $7. Top chance.
6. 6. Wondering Spirit
J: BEN MELHAMT: MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
F: 34x23
Price History:
2.80
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on August 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Xtra Rush carrying 59.5kg at $6. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Zambardo with 59.5kg at $9. All set to open his account.
5. 5. Ruscello
J: JYE MCNEILT: CHRIS WALLER
F: x7654
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 2069m, in the wet; 9 len behind Omamori carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Giggenbach with 59.5kg at $5.50. Best form stacks up.
10. 10. Siva Tau
J: LACHLAN NEINDORFT: EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
F: 5
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Was well in the market at debut, 5th of 9 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on September 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Lots Of Time with 57kg at $5. Improver in the mix.
8. 8. Hot Miss
J: BEAU MERTENST: CHRIS WALLER
F: 4x779
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 2069m, in the wet; 13 len behind Omamori with 57.5kg at $18. Before that 7th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Vincentina carrying 57.5kg at $101. Can do better.
1. 1. Cuban Dawn
J: CARLEEN HEFELT: DAVID & CORAL FEEK
F: 44634
Price History:
19.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 2200m, 3 len behind Marlin with 59.5kg at $5.50. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 18 over 2200m, 3 len behind Larryoctane with 59.5kg at $2.70. Hard to have this tough line-up.
3. 3. Marquisard
J: JETT STANLEYT: PHILLIP CAFARELLA
F: 04853
Price History:
34.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 29 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Marlin with 59.5kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 18 over 2200m, 4 len behind Larryoctane with 59.5kg at $26. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
2. 2. Mariners Dream
J: TEO NUGENTT: SUSIE WELLS
F: 0x405
Price History:
91.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start struggled in the run home; 5th of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 2069m, in the wet; 11 len behind Omamori with 59.5kg at $81. The run before that ran last of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 18 over 1600m, 9 len behind You Never Can Tell carrying 57.5kg at $51. Others rate better.
7. 7. Fern Frenzy
J: JAKE NOONANT: JACKIE BERIMAN
F: 837x0
Price History:
91.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after eight months second last of 12 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on August 12 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Kaazi carrying 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Traralgon Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1900m, 5.5 len behind Anointed Lad with 57.5kg at $26. Not keen on her prospects.

Non-Runners

9. 9. Rapido River
J: LUKE CARTWRIGHTT: M D HINTON
F: 72879
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Most recently got back early 9th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Kastun Star with 57.5kg at $151. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at Moe Bm52 on July 11 over 2069m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Ninyo carrying 54.5kg at $11. Hard to have.

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