EXPERT RACING TIPS: MORNINGTON
MORNINGTON PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH 2025
RAIL: True TRACK: Good 4
The first Mornington meeting with the rail back in the true position and that coupled with a Northerly wind that is pushing horses home down the side should make it difficult to make ground.
Best Bets
Jackson Oldham
LAY: 9. Sulek (WIN) for 3 units (Rated at $6.00)
I wasn’t sold on the efforts of Sulek at the jumpouts as much as some, including the early markets putting him up a clear favourite. I also find it hard to trust the stable early in their preparations.
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Jackson Oldham
BACK: 3. Fridge Monster (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $2.00)
Fridge Monster has a dominant ratings profile over Mini Angel and should likely lead her too, although the market support means that he is quickly closing in on my rated price.
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4. Peeaitchdee
6. Wondering Spirit
10. Siva Tau
3. Marquisard
Betting Strategy
A race in two, as the market would suggest, Peeaitchdee just needs the nod for me but neither would surprise.
11. Zouclaire
1. Cimerion Cove
8. She’s A Beauty
2. Ilovethistown
Betting Strategy
Another race where the favourite is clearly most likely but no edge at the price for Zouclaire, Cimerion Cove finally gets a good jockey on board and has always shown something at the jumpouts.
8. St Edward
11. Sassy For Sure
1. Casual Ghai
2. Fear The Impact
Betting Strategy
LAY: 9. Sulek (WIN) for 3 units (Rated at $6.00)
I wasn’t sold on the efforts of Sulek at the jumpouts as much as some, including the early markets putting him up a clear favourite. I also find it hard to trust the stable early in their preparations.
12. Zourosa
8. Donebravo
2. Behave Shamus
10. Girl Scout
Betting Strategy
Zourosa underwhelmed at Moe at Black Caviar-type odds, there were some excuses back in the inferior ground and a wet deck but I couldn’t trust her enough to charge in to a near odds-on quote here.
7. Bazaball Rewarded
2. Abovethefrostline
3. Alaa Plenty
5. Elliczam
Betting Strategy
Bazaball Rewarded was primed ready to go first-up but did win in convincing fashion and Jamie Mott sticking is a big positive.
3. Fridge Monster
11. Mini Angel
1. Lim’s Smythe
2. Eloped
Betting Strategy
BACK: 3. Fridge Monster (WIN) for 1 unit (Rated at $2.00)
Fridge Monster has a dominant ratings profile over Mini Angel and should likely lead her too, although the market support means that he is quickly closing in on my rated price.
7. Kastun Star
8. Lady Potato Head
1. Williamstown
11. Finale
Betting Strategy
Kastun Star won at this track/trip last start but this is harder, having said that is being on-speed is the advantage I expect then I couldn’t lay him by any means.
2. Gallant Prince
1. Another Nephew
3. My Roca Fella
9. Eye Of Epaulette
Betting Strategy
An extremely even contest to finish proceedings, no thoughts.
MORNINGTON TIPS
SUMMARY
Mornington Racecourse is set amongst 68 hectares of rolling lawns and cypress trees, and affords racegoers views of the nearby Moorooduc Plains. The grandstand and tight turning track create a natural amphitheatre on raceday, with Mornington – which is operated by the Melbourne Racing Club – hosting 20 meetings per year. The club’s feature fixture is Mornington Cup Day, which offers a golden ticket to the Caulfield Cup. For Mornington race tips on cup day and throughout the year, head to the Betfair Hub.  Â
KEY EVENTS
The Listed Mornington Cup, run over 2400m under weight-for-age conditions in March, is a ballot exempt race for the $5m Caulfield Cup. Previous winners include Kings Will Dream (2018), who brought up his fifth straight victory in the Mornington Cup and went on to start favourite in the Caulfield Cup, but could only manage sixth after a luckless run. Chris Waller’s progressiver stayer Crystal Pegasus earned a ticket to the 2022 Caulfield Cup after his Mornington Cup win under Craig Williams. The Listed Hareeba Stakes, named in honour of the champion sprinter who won six Black Type races, is run over 1200m on the same day.                   Â
TRACK PROFILE
With a circumference of 1800m and a short home straight measuring just 210m, Mornington is one of Victoria’s smaller racetracks. There is a minor incline in the home straight, but given its shallow gradient it doesn’t have a major impact on races. The tight track and short home straight invariably favour on-pace runners, particularly in sprint and middle distance races. With back markers usually struggling to make up ground, it pays to draw inside and be up on the speed. Betfair’s team of tipsters stay across the speed maps and track variables when they deliver their Mornington best bets today and for every meeting.Â
HISTORY
In 1899, the Mornington Racing Club was formed and the first race meeting was held at Mornington in 1911. The first ever Mornington Cup was run over 1700m in 1921, with a prize fund of £80 and a trophy valued at £75. By 1948, the prize purse had increased to £1000. In 2010, the Melbourne racing Club assumed control of Mornington Racecourse.Â
