Mornington Race 3 - Mcleod Trees Mdn Plate
BIG KAPOW (1) has the strongest exposed profile, coming off a fourth at Sale where he was beaten just under two lengths and was again respected near the top of betting. Backs up quickly and should go close. WEASEL SEA (5) is the most reliable place-getter in the race, with seven placings from seven starts and three this campaign, but he still has to convert that consistency into a maiden win. LIFE'S UNCERTAINTY (7) debuts for a stable with a solid local profile and has had four trials, including a Mornington trial win earlier in October. Son of Doubtland with a $110,000 yearling tag. Could kick off with a win. LADY OF LUBECK (13) returns off with a good Flemington trial and wasn't far away at the maiden campaign. Keep safe fresh.

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth at Sale last start, beaten just under two lengths by Armorware after settling rearward and not quite quickening when required. That followed a sound Cranbourne fifth in a Mdn where he worked home evenly after racing wide. Knocking on the door and should take beating.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/10/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Sale | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:11.94 | 10-8-4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:11.32 | 2-3-5 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2026 | 149 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1100m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:05.69 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 800m | Jake Noonan | 0:47.59 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 800m | Asha Bedggood | 0:47.48 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 41 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 58kg | 0:58.94 | 7-8-5 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |
| 6/11 | 18/03/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $100,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 59kg | 1:11.42 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Soft 5 | Melea Castle | 58kg | 0:58.00 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Stockdale
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts with first-time blinkers and comes off a latest close third at Pakenham, so there is enough trial evidence to suggest he has been given a reasonable grounding. Thomas Stockdale is a strong booking at this track, which helps the profile. Watch market, but race experience is against him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Selena Margaritis | 1:00.24 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Selena Margaritis | 0:46.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Joe Bowditch | 0:47.52 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 13/13 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Selena Margaritis | 0:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Liam Riordan | 0:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fifth at Kyneton last start, beaten just under five lengths after beginning slowly, striking some interference and failing to quicken. The run prior was also plain when second last at Kyneton at big odds, again slow away and only fair late. Can't have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/10/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1218m | Good 3 | Chelsea Thompson | 56.5kg | 1:11.70 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/10/2026 | 62 | MDN 3U | $35,000.00 | Kyneton | 1103m | Soft 5 | Luke Cartwright | 59.5kg | 1:05.69 | 8-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 800m | Chanelle Hurley | 0:54.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/14 | 07/08/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Soft 7 | Logan Bates | 59.5kg | 1:27.70 | 1-2-8 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 21/07/2026 | 13 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1217m | Heavy 9 | Luke Cartwright | 59.5kg | 1:17.45 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 08/07/2026 | 405 | MDN | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Thomas Stockdale | 59.5kg | 1:13.39 | 9-9-7 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Luke Cartwright | 0:55.27 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 29/05/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Soft 5 | Matt Cartwright | 59.5kg | 0:58.53 | 4-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was seventh first-up at Cranbourne, beaten just over six lengths after beginning slowly, racing ungenerously and hanging at different stages. His Pakenham run before the break was only fair at long odds, though he has at least placed at this track and at the trip. Fitter but has a bit to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 16/10/2026 | 239 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 0:57.82 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 800m | Melea Castle | 0:54.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 800m | Melea Castle | 0:49.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 19/02/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:26.34 | 5-3-5 | 8 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/12 | 31/01/2026 | 39 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1103m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:05.78 | 10-10-4 | 11 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/12/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:11.80 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 59.5kg | 1:10.84 | 9-8-9 | 12 |
| 6.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/11/2025 | 24 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1100m | Soft 5 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 1:06.26 | 12-12-9 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued a remarkably consistent maiden record when third at Bairnsdale on soft ground, beaten two and a half lengths after travelling well behind the leaders. He had earlier run second at Kilmore, and seven placings from seven starts underline his reliability. Continues to race well and should be right there.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Daniel Stackhouse | 0:53.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 12/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1200m | Soft 7 | Dylan Dunn | 59.5kg | 1:14.01 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 1100m | Good 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59.5kg | 1:04.13 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/09/2026 | 143 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Hamilton | 1100m | Soft 6 | Ryan Hurdle | 59.5kg | 1:05.41 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 850m | Zac Spain | 0:52.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 59kg | 0:58.47 | 4-7-3 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/04/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Soft 5 | Lachlan King | 58kg | 0:59.17 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $55,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59kg | 0:59.93 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Boxed on fairly on debut at Seymour when seventh, beaten just over seven lengths, after racing handy and having no obvious excuse. He had shown some trial ability before that, including a 1000m Cranbourne trial win, and his pedigree has depth through Morton's Fork. Place hope with improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 11/10/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $55,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 5 | Beau Mertens | 58kg | 1:10.34 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Beau Mertens | 0:59.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Beau Mertens | 0:58.51 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts for a stable with a solid local profile and has had four trials, including a Mornington trial win earlier in October before a fourth there two weeks ago. He was a $110,000 yearling purchase, so there is some profile to work with, though no race form means the assessment has to remain measured. Respecting if the market likes him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Craig Newitt | 0:53.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Craig Newitt | 0:54.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 800m | Nakhat Singh | 0:49.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Shaun Cooper | 0:53.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Dunn
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts after four trials, the latest a close third at Mornington, so he has had a proper education before race day. The $50,000 yearling purchase also has a useful family note through Feminino, a G3 winner, but the stable's limited debut strike rate keeps the assessment conservative. Prefer to see for now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Jake Noonan | 0:52.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 02/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1050m | Carleen Hefel | 1:04.22 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 19/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 1:00.98 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Jake Noonan | 0:47.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 1:01.89 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth first-up at Cranbourne, beaten just under nine lengths at long odds despite a couple of checks during the run. Her previous start was much worse, beaten over 14 lengths on heavy ground, and the broader record of no wins from 23 starts is difficult to overlook. Barrier one helps, but a major form turnaround is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 16/10/2026 | 92 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Joe Bowditch | 57.5kg | 0:57.82 | 4-8-9 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $151.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Brandon Clarke | 0:43.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/14 | 16/07/2026 | 13 | MDN 2U | $42,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Heavy 9 | Teo Nugent | 57.5kg | 1:20.27 | 9-10-12 | 11 |
| 13.9L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/07/2026 | 160 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 1217m | Heavy 10 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:18.49 | 6-9-9 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Jake Noonan | 0:55.72 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 11 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Great Western | 1200m | Soft 5 | Paul Gatt | 57.5kg | 1:11.68 | 3-4-7 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1000m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 57.5kg | 0:59.01 | 5-7-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/13 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1200m | Good 4 | Paul Gatt | 57.5kg | 1:09.97 | 5-5-8 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a six-month break with two trials behind her, including a latest close second at Flemington, which is a useful readiness pointer. Her first campaign had merit without producing a placing, with a debut fifth at Pakenham and a Bendigo sixth where she was beaten just over three lengths after covering ground. Keep safe fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Damien Thornton | 0:47.81 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Damien Thornton | 0:47.19 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | MDN F 3 | $32,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Good 4 | Damien Thornton | 57kg | 1:04.78 | 8-7-6 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/9 | 15/05/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Soft 6 | Damien Thornton | 57kg | 1:03.48 | 9-9-5 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Lauren Burke
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at Bairnsdale first-up, beaten over 14 lengths by Japanese Moka after settling rearward and making no ground. That followed an older Kyneton run where she was beaten over 10 lengths, so the pattern is not encouraging. The 3kg claim is not enough to offset the form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 12/10/2026 | 368 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Bairnsdale | 1200m | Soft 7 | Lauren Burke | 55.5kg | 1:14.01 | 8-9-9 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 900m | Lauren Burke | 0:53.83 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Lauren Burke | 0:44.43 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 09/10/2025 | 25 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Kyneton | 1454m | Good 3 | Jamie Mott | 57.5kg | 1:27.62 | 8-6-8 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/09/2025 | 236 | MDN 4U | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1411m | Good 3 | Beau Mertens | 57.5kg | 1:26.22 | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/01/2025 | 17 | MDN FM 3U | $27,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1514m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 56.5kg | 1:31.64 | 5-7-9 | 4 |
| 15.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/01/2025 | 15 | MDN F 3 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Good 3 | Mitchell Aitken | 57kg | 1:19.41 | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/12/2024 | - | MDN | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Tom Prebble | 54kg | 1:11.05 | 9-6-5 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |