Mornington Race 9 - Progress Signs (Bm66)
KOKAKO (2) resumes off the right grounding, with three trials since she last raced and a close Cranbourne second suggesting she is ready to fire fresh. Her last campaign included a G3 Proud Miss Stakes fifth and an eighth at Caulfield Heath where she raced wide throughout, so she looks well placed this level. EKTIFIRE (10) has a sharp rebound case after finding the Listed Gothic Stakes too tough when awkward away and wide, because her prior Pakenham Synthetic Mdn win over Sihaya was decisive and she returns to a distance where she has already won. MASTER OF THE AIR (4) keeps building with a Cranbourne third after a Seymour second and has a 1200m win to support his claims. He should get a good run. ARTISTIC GENIUS (1) is in form but will need a bit of luck early.

Jockey: Neil Farley
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Powered clear in G BM64 company at Morphettville last start, beating Stomp'Em by five and a half lengths after sitting just behind the leaders. That came after a solid third in a BM62 at Warrnambool on heavy ground, despite jumping awkwardly and racing keenly early. Wide draw and 61.5kg temper the win push, but he has solid each way claims.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/10/2026 | 16 | BM0-64 G 4U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 3 | Todd Pannell | 59.5kg | 1:09.42 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Neil Farley | 60.5kg | 1:15.56 | 7-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Neil Farley | 58.5kg | 1:15.68 | 7-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 16 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1225m | Heavy 8 | Fred W Kersley | 59kg | 1:15.49 | 9-7-5 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/07/2026 | 47 | BM66 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Neil Farley | 57.5kg | 1:14.30 | 2-1-5 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $20.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | 163 | BM0-62 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Brad Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:08.07 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 900m | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 1/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | 1:00.98 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with an eighth at Caulfield Heath, where she raced wide throughout and was beaten four and a half lengths on soft ground. She had earlier been fifth in the G3 Proud Miss Stakes, and three trials, including a close second at Cranbourne, point to a sound return. Best form reads well for 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:46.54 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:47.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 17/06/2026 | 39 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Soft 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | 59kg | 1:11.96 | 4-6-8 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/05/2026 | 79 | G3 OPEN FM 3U | $150,405.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 6 | Chris Parnham | 55.5kg | 1:11.22 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 130 | BM62 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 60.5kg | 1:10.80 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/12 | 12/10/2025 | 25 | BM70 FM 3U | $40,000.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58.5kg | 1:17.85 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/09/2025 | 174 | BM62 FM 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jamie Melham | 60.5kg | 1:04.82 | 6-6-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 27/03/2025 | 26 | BM58 | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 60.5kg | 1:11.92 | 6-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Brad Rawiller
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a plain seventh at Bendigo, where he tracked the speed but did not quicken and was beaten three and a half lengths at long odds. The run prior in a BM78 at Swan Hill was no better, finishing second last behind Ka Ying Cheer after beginning slowly. Rough chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/10/2026 | 121 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 7 | Damien Thornton | 60.5kg | 1:04.96 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | J Baldock | 0:55.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 850m | J Baldock | 0:55.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | 62 | BM78 | $50,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1200m | Soft 6 | Craig Newitt | 55.5kg | 1:12.29 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.4L | $17.00 |
| 12/16 | 04/04/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $1,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Soft 7 | Zac Wadick | 56kg | 1:24.84 | 1-1-12 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $201.00 |
| 2/14 | 21/02/2026 | 24 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Mudgee | 1400m | Soft 5 | Zac Wadick | 56kg | 1:22.99 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | BM68 | $42,000.00 | Kembla Grange | 1300m | Good 4 | Zac Wadick | 55.5kg | 1:17.04 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/01/2026 | 93 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Gilgandra | 1100m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 57kg | 1:03.56 | 3-6-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Mott
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has placed at his past two runs in BM62 grade, most recently third at Cranbourne when near the top of an open market and beaten just over three lengths by Aradeo. The Seymour second before that had merit, though he never looked the winner behind Just Desserts. Stronger BM66 test but he's up to it and sets up well.
Last Starts 23 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 | 09/10/2026 | 29 | BM62 3U | $45,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1300m | Good 3 | Nadia Daniels | 58.5kg | 1:17.19 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2026 | 15 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1429m | Soft 5 | Bree Temple | 58.5kg | 1:25.55 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | 186 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | 60kg | 1:25.44 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jamie Mott | 1:01.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jamie Mott | 0:45.88 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/13 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3 | $302,250.00 | Caulfield | 1800m | Good 4 | Ethan Brown | 57kg | 1:50.22 | 6-7-11 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/02/2026 | 119 | G2 OPEN 3 | $302,250.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:22.39 | 10-10-8 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/16 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $501,000.00 | Rosehill | 1800m | Good 4 | Tommy Berry | 56.5kg | 1:49.07 | 8-8-6 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Jake Noonan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here on a quick back-up after finishing last in a BM70 at Cranbourne, beaten over 12 lengths, with a wide run and awkward start offering some explanation but not enough to ignore the margin. He was also only fair at Geelong the start prior. Quick back-up leaves him with plenty to answer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 23/10/2026 | 16 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Jake Noonan | 58.5kg | 1:10.26 | 3-5-9 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 215 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1247m | Soft 6 | Caitlin Hollowood | 60kg | 1:13.92 | 9-10-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/15 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jake Noonan | 0:57.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jake Noonan | 0:49.32 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:37.91 | 3-6-4 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 22 | BM74 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Jake Noonan | 57.5kg | 1:23.43 | 6-5-6 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/01/2026 | 21 | BM66 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 3 | Jake Noonan | 59.5kg | 1:23.68 | 5-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | CL1 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59kg | 1:11.26 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in two runs this campaign, finishing second last at Ballarat after being steadied twice, then offering little in the run home. The Geelong return was only fair as well, so first-time blinkers become the key new angle. Maps to advantage, possible improver.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 09/10/2026 | 16 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 59.5kg | 1:12.30 | 5-6-10 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/09/2026 | 130 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1125m | Good 3 | Damian Lane | 60kg | 1:05.16 | 3-3-7 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Billy Egan | 1:03.16 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Billy Egan | 0:50.14 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 14/15 | 16/05/2026 | 27 | OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1200m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 55.5kg | 1:09.37 | 5-10-14 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2026 | 37 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1213m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 60kg | 1:10.81 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/12 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kyneton | 1106m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 59kg | 1:05.03 | 5-5-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had little go right in the Listed Gothic Stakes at Caulfield, jumping awkwardly and covering ground before finishing last, beaten seven and a half lengths. The start prior she was a well-supported favourite and beat Sihaya by just over four lengths in a Mdn at Pakenham Synthetic. Prior Mdn win was sharp, and barrier 1 gives her a strong rebound case.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 17/10/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 3 | $200,450.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Rachel King | 54kg | 1:23.74 | 8-7-14 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $60,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Craig Williams | 55kg | 1:09.94 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2026 | 16 | MDN F 3 | $55,000.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 6 | Ethan Brown | 57kg | 1:03.59 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 160 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1100m | Soft 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | 56kg | 1:05.73 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Blake Shinn | 0:46.62 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 15/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Jamie Mott | 0:45.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $251,000.00 | Rosehill | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 56.5kg | 1:10.72 | 8-8-6 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1100m | Soft 6 | Tim Clark | 55kg | 1:05.34 | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Melea Castle
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing fourth at Pakenham, beaten three and a half lengths, when slow away and unable to quicken on heavy ground. He had won a Mdn at this venue before that, narrowly beating Doralee over 1000m, and his latest trial third at Mornington is useful fitness context. Betting best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Asha Bedggood | 1:03.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 30/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mornington | 750m | Asha Bedggood | 0:43.99 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 29/05/2026 | 19 | CL1 2U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Melea Castle | 56kg | 1:04.70 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 10/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Mornington | 1000m | Soft 6 | Melea Castle | 59.5kg | 0:59.94 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.10 |
| 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 |