Mornington Race 2 - Vale Tony Simpson Mdn Plate
Tough race with plenty of chances. BLUE SHIELD (2) has placed two of two so far and looks hard to beat. Speedy type who is drawn well and will be in this for a long way again. LOTTA CITY (10) returned from a break here with a narrow second and can only be fitter. Placed 2/2 course and distance here at home and looks a top chance again. ALPHABET (8) has placed 3/5 so far and gets to 1200m for the first time. Has wound up strongly each run and strips fitter for a fresh-up placing. FOXSKY (6) is a local galloper who has also placed 3/5 and all three minors have been on rain-affected ground. Has the pace to go forward and will take catching.

Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1243m, 0.6 len behind Recycle King carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 8 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Paddypie carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Close to a win and gets chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/05/2026 | 20 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Soft 6 | Beau Mertens | 59.5kg | 1:18.18 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1243m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59.5kg | 1:12.88 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Molly Bourke | 1:01.04 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/13 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1300m, 8 len behind Mount Sabyinyo carrying 58kg at $4.20. First up last campaign third of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw December 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Lapland with 58kg at $61. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Luke Cartwright | 0:53.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Lauren Burke | 0:54.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 58kg | 1:18.19 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 3 | Liam Riordan | 58kg | 0:59.22 | 6-8-4 | 8 |
| 0.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/12/2025 | 96 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 58kg | 0:58.77 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Good 3 | Rhys McLeod | 58kg | 0:58.79 | 8-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Hanseatic making his first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on May 25 at Cranbourne when finished sixth. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 760m | Ruby Lamont | 0:45.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Ethan Brown | 1:00.91 | - | 0 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Beau Mertens | 0:47.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ruby Lamont | 0:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Williams
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind Lucky Single carrying 58kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 7 at Pakenham 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Jetsetter Jack with 58kg at $3.70. Overdue and will take running down.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Jye Mcneil | 58kg | 1:15.12 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | MDN CG 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 58kg | 1:26.43 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Soft 6 | Thomas Stockdale | 59kg | 1:19.84 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1400m | Soft 7 | Logan Bates | 58kg | 1:25.40 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Good 4 | Logan Bates | 58kg | 0:58.81 | 10-12-9 | 11 |
| 8.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Soft | Logan Bates | 52kg | 0:49.32 | - | 0 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Logan Bates | 0:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Queen Christine carrying 58kg at $4.20. The race before that 4th of 15 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1200m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Singles Moment carrying 58kg at $8.50. Close-up last couple and has top three prospects again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Hamilton | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Teo Nugent | 58kg | 1:14.03 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/15 | 05/05/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Jack Hill | 58kg | 1:13.27 | 10-8-4 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 22/04/2026 | 98 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1125m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 58kg | 1:05.36 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Dylan Dunn | 1:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Geelong | 1412m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 58kg | 1:25.02 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1200m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 58kg | 1:10.80 | 5-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Colac | 1200m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 58kg | 1:09.93 | 7-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/4 | 27/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 900m | Dylan Dunn | 0:53.16 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1008m, 0.8 len behind Mad About Magnus carrying 56kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1009m, 1.3 len behind Pacific Chill carrying 56kg at $3.50. Fitter again and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 17/05/2026 | 117 | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Sale | 1008m | Good 4 | Damien Thornton | 56kg | 0:58.82 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Jamie Mott | 0:53.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 800m | Jamie Mott | 0:48.24 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 20/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1125m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 56kg | 1:04.55 | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/12/2025 | 22 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1009m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 56kg | 0:58.86 | 9-7-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | 219 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Werribee | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jett Stanley | 56kg | 0:56.98 | 6-3-6 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 0:58.54 | 7-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw December 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Carnival Riches with 53kg at $101. On debut second last of 8 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1000m, 5 len behind Gliding Lightening with 55kg at $31. Prefer to see how she returns.
Last Starts 4 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 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield | 800m | Jake Noonan | 0:50.65 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Jake Noonan | 0:55.63 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Dakotah Keane | 0:53.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1400m | Good 3 | Nadia Daniels | 53kg | 1:24.27 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Dakotah Keane | 55kg | 1:11.27 | 10-9-10 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Good 4 | Dakotah Keane | 55kg | 0:59.11 | 7-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Nitro Sonic with 57.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on December 7 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Rodriquez carrying 56kg at $3.40. Sure to be fitter and rates a top winning chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/05/2026 | 109 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jamie Mott | 57.5kg | 1:12.66 | 7-5-2 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Bailey Kinninmont | 0:54.38 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Bailey Kinninmont | 0:53.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 05/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3,45 | $65,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:25.12 | 7-6-6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3,45 | $65,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 56kg | 1:24.88 | 7-10-6 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/01/2026 | 25 | MDN FM 3U | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 56.5kg | 1:11.61 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Paul Gatt | 56kg | 1:10.47 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Soft 7 | Logan Bates | 56kg | 1:12.77 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Colac 3yo Mdn December 20 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Kilcarn with 56kg at $20. On debut sixth of 9 at Dunkeld 3yo Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1000m, soft track; 8 len behind Magnabelle Royale carrying 56kg at $101. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Jake Noonan | 0:59.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Jake Noonan | 0:44.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 20/12/2025 | 35 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Colac | 1200m | Good 4 | Eoin Walsh | 56kg | 1:09.93 | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $20.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/11/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Dunkeld | 1000m | Soft 6 | Eoin Walsh | 56kg | 0:58.35 | 8-8-6 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start from last on the turn 6th of 8 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Thanks Gorgeous with 57kg at $13. Went for a spell before returning 4th of 8 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Le Notre with 58kg at $13. Strips fitter and expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 141 | MDN FM 2U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Soft 6 | Luke Currie | 58kg | 1:11.31 | 1-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Beau Mertens | 0:48.24 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $42,500.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 57kg | 0:59.17 | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Jamie Mott | 0:44.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |