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Mornington Racing Tips: Sunday, April 4th

Easter Sunday racing heads to Mornington in Victoria and Billy Bestford has four bets on the card.

Mornington Racing tips

Easter Sunday racing heads to Mornington in Victoria with a seven-race card set to kick off at 2.15pm AEDT.

The track is rated a Good 4 with the rail in the 6m position for the entire circuit.

Billy Bestford has highlighted four races on the card that he’s keen to bet in.

Find his preview and betting tips for Race 1, Race 3, Race 5 and Race 6 below.

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Race 1

Mcleod Trees Mdn Plate (1200m)
1:15pm (AEDT)

Race 1

Mcleod Trees Mdn Plate (1200m)
1:15pm (AEDT)

1. It's Tornado Storm (9) J: Jake Noonan (59.5kg) T: A W Noonan
2. Tycoon Raff (1) J: Craig Newitt (59.5kg) T: Michael Huglin
2.72.72.72.72.62.8
3. Bellicosity (7) J: Ben Allen (59kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
4. Classy Banner (10) J: Zac Spain (59kg) T: Logan Mcgill
101111121211
5. Fac (11) J: Jamie Mott (59kg) T: G Eurell
6. Mcilroy (6) J: Daniel Stackhouse (59kg) T: T Dabernig & B Hayes
2.352.42.32.52.52.25
7. Poet Warrior (5) J: Jamie Mott (59kg) T: John Mcardle
4.44.44.44.84.34.4
8. Delavigne (8) J: Harry Grace (57.5kg) T: Marcus Fahler
9. Epona Pink (2) J: Will Gordon (57.5kg) T: Logan Mcgill
263131262931
10. Sharna Star (3) J: Michael Walker (57.5kg) T: Colin Scott
11. Jenhost (4) J: Daniel Moor (57kg) T: Brett Scott
1821202119.619

Odds Last Updated: April 4, 2021, 1:16pm (AEDT)

(6) Mcilroy is an interesting runner after switching stables following just the one career start. He was a very short priced favourite in that debut and was well supported in betting. Had to work early in the race and was wide with no cover for the first 600m. He was found to be lame in the post race examination so I think it is safe to forgive that performance. Hayes now takes over with the horse and I think we can see a much improved showing. 

The obvious danger is (2) Tycoon Raff who has started well in the market for his two career starts to date. Will only be fitter for that first up performance and should get all favours from the inside gate in the small field. 

Tip: (6) Mcilroy $2.25 TAB

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Mcilroy

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Race 2

Tbsc.Com.Au Mdn Plate (1000m)
1:50pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Tbsc.Com.Au Mdn Plate (1000m)
1:50pm (AEDT)

1. Charles The Great (11) J: Zac Spain (58kg) T: Logan Mcgill
7.5888.58.38
2. Cometh The Hour (1) J: Jamie Mott (58kg) T: G Eurell
3. Mr Pristine (4) J: Craig Newitt (58kg) T: C W Mcdonald
4. Brooklyn Heat (2) J: Beau Mertens (56kg) T: J Warren & D Krongold
3.63.73.643.553.3
5. Dixiana (5) J: Daniel Stackhouse (56kg) T: James Cummings
6. Eloped (10) J: Ms Carleen Hefel (56kg) T: Shawn Mathrick
7. Faithless (6) J: Ms Celine Gaudray (56kg) T: K L Corstens
8.58.5997.39
8. Infinite Joy (7) J: Will Gordon (56kg) T: Ms R Waymouth
313434414034
9. Kalashani Magic (9) J: Ms Kiran Quilty (56kg) T: Mark Stephenson
344141344341
10. Madame Bolli (8) J: Matthew Cartwright (56kg) T: J T Conlan
11. Waitingfortheday (3) J: Michael Walker (56kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
1.61.61.61.61.661.65

Odds Last Updated: April 4, 2021, 1:51pm (AEDT)

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Race 3

Catanachs Jewellers Mdn Plate (1500m)
2:25pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Catanachs Jewellers Mdn Plate (1500m)
2:25pm (AEDT)

1. Another Pluck (6) J: Brian Park (58kg) T: Ms S Trolove
232126262626
2. Carmelites (5) J: Brian Higgins (58kg) T: Leanne Doyle
161719181417
3. High Fashion (3) J: Jamie Mott (58kg) T: Ms W Kelly
4. Lady Lockhart (10) J: Matthew Cartwright (58kg) T: J T Conlan
7.577.587.97
5. Needlework (8) J: Ms Alexandra Bryan (58kg) T: S C Bottomley
88.58.588.38.5
6. Albanian Eagle (12) J: Daniel Moor (57.5kg) T: P Koumis
54.855.54.755
7. Gorgonado (1) J: Michael Walker (57.5kg) T: Ms C Alderson
8. Laudeylou (11) J: Ben Allen (57.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
2.22.152.22.32.252.15
9. St Cloud Femme (9) J: Daniel Stackhouse (57.5kg) T: M M Laurie
6.56.56.576.46.5
10. Succour (7) J: Craig Newitt (57.5kg) T: C W Mcdonald
313441342941
11. Think French (2) J: Will Gordon (57.5kg) T: Logan Mcgill
12. Violet's Girl (4) J: Lachlan Neindorf (57.5kg) T: D R Brideoake
1717171817.217

Odds Last Updated: April 4, 2021, 2:26pm (AEDT)

Thinking (8) Laudeylou looks ready to win here. All career runs have been good so far and has three minor placings this prep. Think she is now ready to peak 4th up out to 1500m and should be able to lead them up from the wide gate. With race fitness on her side, she will take some running down. 

(9) St Cloud Femme sparks interest after changing stables since her first up run. She ran solidly there and will be fitter for this stepping up to 1500m. Will probably need some pace on up front to suit her pattern but I wouldn’t be surprised to see her run a good race here first up for the strong Laurie stable. 

Tip: (8) Laudeylou $2.15 TAB

Also Backing: (9) St Cloud Femme $8.50/$2.45 Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Laudeylou, 0.25u WIN/0.5u PLACE St Cloud Femme

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Race 4

Progress Signs Hcp (58) (1500m)
3:05pm (AEDT)

Race 4

Progress Signs Hcp (58) (1500m)
3:05pm (AEDT)

1. Not Usual Dream (6) J: Daniel Stackhouse (59.5kg) T: Brett Scott
1110101010.410
2. Channing (5) J: Jamie Mott (59kg) T: Amy & Ash Yargi
4.44.44.44.44.154.4
3. Cheptegei (3) J: Zac Spain (59kg) T: Ms W Kelly
4. Stoney Vista (16) J: Craig Newitt (59kg) T: C W Mcdonald
5. Xingyun (14) J: Jake Noonan (59kg) T: David & Coral Feek
665.55.55.46
6. Lord Of The Turf (13) J: Unknown (58.5kg) T: Kane Harris
7. Be Miss Luchy (2) J: Ms Celine Gaudray (58kg) T: K J Fythe
6.56.5776.96.5
8. Ruby Sunrise (12) J: Daniel Moor (58kg) T: Dale Short
5.55.55.566.24.6
9. Wimborne (7) J: Patrick Moloney (58kg) T: P Gorman
1514151715.615
10. Roederer (9) J: Ben Allen (57kg) T: Logan Mcgill
2021262016.626
11. Grazie Mille (4) J: Ms Alexandra Bryan (56.5kg) T: A W Keenan
354141344341
12. Spears (11) J: Matthew Cartwright (56kg) T: David & Coral Feek
88888.47.5
13. Jacin Talee (8) J: Beau Mertens (55kg) T: Shane Stockdale
1617181714.818
14. Voodoo Queen (15) J: Ms Rose Pearson (55kg) T: Robert Kingston
343434343541
15. Aristobeaux (10) J: Craig Newitt (56.5kg) T: Rod Grantley
1920212019.421
16. Meet The Missus (1) J: Remi Tremsal (54kg) T: Peter Ioannou
344141313751

Odds Last Updated: April 4, 2021, 3:07pm (AEDT)

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Race 5

Asset Painting Services Hcp-58 (2040m)
3:45pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Asset Painting Services Hcp-58 (2040m)
3:45pm (AEDT)

1. Gold Ollie (4) J: Patrick Moloney (60kg) T: D P Blackshaw
8.58.58.599.18.5
2. Von Mystic (14) J: Harry Grace (59.5kg) T: Logan Mcgill
1313131211.412
3. Pride Of Kinross (5) J: Beau Mertens (59kg) T: J Warren & D Krongold
232620212331
4. Pueblo (16) J: Jake Noonan (59kg) T: David & Coral Feek
5. It's Cochise (11) J: Jason Benbow (58.5kg) T: Rachael Cunningham
677181818181
6. Alovelybrownhorse (3) J: Jamie Mott (58kg) T: G Eurell
444.24.64.353.6
7. Praise The Power (6) J: Michael Walker (58kg) T: Susie Wells
8. Switching To Win (7) J: Ben Allen (58kg) T: Amy & Ash Yargi
1514111312.614
9. Vinrose (12) J: Craig Newitt (58kg) T: Peter Gelagotis
1111121111.412
10. El Chaparro (9) J: Zac Spain (57.5kg) T: Chris Meagher
101111109.311
11. Joyce's Honey (10) J: Will Gordon (57.5kg) T: Logan Mcgill
2021142021.526
12. Starspangled Baby (8) J: Brian Park (57.5kg) T: Ms S Trolove
1110111111.210
13. Champagne Friday (13) J: Daniel Stackhouse (56.5kg) T: Nicole Dickson
5.5565.55.65.5
14. The Bounty (15) J: Nathan Punch (56.5kg) T: C F Butcher
6171816163101
15. Surprize Effect (2) J: Daniel Moor (56kg) T: M Ellerton & S Zahra
5.55.55.555.16
16. Princess Tina (1) J: Unknown (54kg) T: M Ellerton & S Zahra

Odds Last Updated: April 4, 2021, 3:46pm (AEDT)

Keen to be with (6) Alovelybrownhorse in this bm58 over the 2040m. Drops back in grade for this after a two solid runs in much stronger races and this probably looks a lot more suitable. Thinking she is ready to peak 3rd up and the step up in trip only looks a positive. She won a strong maiden last prep over 1700m which shows she has talent so I’m hoping she can produce something here today. 

Will also be having something on (15) Surprize Effect who looks ready to win heading to this race 4th up today. Has been going around in some strong midweek maidens and probably finds another tough one here but looks a horse on the up. Can enjoy a nice run throughout from barrier 2 and I wouldn’t be surprised to see her in the finish. Hoping the winner comes from the above two to give us a result.

Tip: (6) Alovelybrownhorse $4.20 Sportsbet

Also Backing: (15) Surprize Effect $6.50 Sportsbet

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Alovelybrownhorse, 1u WIN Surprize Effect

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Race 6

Quayclean Hcp (58) (1000m)
4:25pm (AEDT)

Race 6

Quayclean Hcp (58) (1000m)
4:25pm (AEDT)

1. Bismarc (3) J: Craig Newitt (59.5kg) T: D C Schmitt
465161514161
2. State Of Class (11) J: Will Gordon (59.5kg) T: Paul Rocke
1212131312.413
3. Du Well (4) J: Jamie Mott (58.5kg) T: R Griffiths & M De Kock
2.42.52.52.52.552.3
4. Make An Effort (6) J: Brian Park (58.5kg) T: Ms S Trolove
5.55.565.565
5. Sally Sells Shells (12) J: Remi Tremsal (57.5kg) T: Ms R Waymouth
8.599.59.59.68.5
6. Fortyfivedegrees (1) J: Daniel Moor (57kg) T: R J Blacker
7.577.587.27.5
7. Stella Redente (5) J: Matthew Cartwright (57kg) T: Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor
9.59.5109.58.310
8. Waterford Sound (2) J: Daniel Stackhouse (56.5kg) T: Rod Grantley
8.58.58.58.58.19
9. Infernal (10) J: Ms Tayla Childs (56kg) T: Mark Sues
2021202021.526
10. Stryke A Nerv (8) J: Michael Walker (56kg) T: Susie Wells
232631262231
11. Prussian Dream (9) J: Ms Carleen Hefel (57kg) T: P J White
12. Tantilizer (7) J: Ms Celine Gaudray (58kg) T: Ms M Lawson

Odds Last Updated: April 4, 2021, 4:26pm (AEDT)

Pretty keen on the chances of (3) Du Well here who is a 1000m specialist. Drops back to this preferred distance today and finds her beloved dry track. All career wins have come on a good track and that looks the key here today. She was a well supported favourite in a similar race to this last start but just isn’t as dynamic with any give in the track. Really like the set up here today for her and Jamie Mott can enjoy a good run from barrier 4 and be hard to hold out come the finish. 

(4) Make An Effort is as honest as they come and is always in and around the placings. Think you need to always respect her consistency. 

(6) Fortyfivedegrees might be the value in the race resuming here with no public trials or jumpouts. The one win from 26 starts is an obvious concern but think this is a good starting point for her today. 

The chances probably don’t end there in an open race but sticking with the class runner of the field. 

Tip: (3) Du Well $3.40 Sportsbet

Also Backing: (6) Fortyfivedegress $8.00/$2.60

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Du Well, 0.5u EW Fortyfivedegrees

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Race 7

Ids Security Hcp (58) (1200m)
5:05pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Ids Security Hcp (58) (1200m)
5:05pm (AEDT)

1. Evil Cry (9) J: Brian Higgins (60kg) T: Adele Garraway
2326262627.526
2. That Song (1) J: Craig Newitt (60kg) T: S P Nichols
1213121111.813
3. Reactor (4) J: Ms Tayla Childs (59.5kg) T: Mark Sues
4. Sheriff John Stone (11) J: Will Gordon (59.5kg) T: Kelvin Southey
202018172319
5. Fortune Follows (5) J: Ben Allen (59kg) T: P L Caboche
1314141313.215
6. Sleek Acheeva (12) J: Logan Mcneil (59kg) T: Amy & Ash Yargi
7.57.5887.78
7. Storm Boss (8) J: Beau Mertens (59kg) T: R J Besanko
2326262625.531
8. Onehundred Percent (6) J: Michael Walker (58.5kg) T: Mark Sues
4.64.84.64.655
9. Rich Turf (3) J: Ms Alexandra Bryan (58kg) T: Ms Allison Sheehan
313434343241
10. Ship Of Dreams (14) J: Jamie Mott (58kg) T: Logan Mcgill
171818181719
11. Deep Mirror (2) J: Zac Spain (57.5kg) T: S P Nichols
7.57.57.58.57.67
12. Rockstar Dreams (10) J: Daniel Stackhouse (57.5kg) T: J Warren & D Krongold
6.5777.56.17
13. Starring Role (13) J: Ms Celine Gaudray (57.5kg) T: M D Hinton
4.243.94.24.154.2
14. Too Hard To Handle (7) J: Ms Alana Kelly (57.5kg) T: Kate Goodrich
15. Cosmic Scoop (15) J: Harry Grace (55kg) T: Marcus Fahler
516171617981

Odds Last Updated: April 4, 2021, 5:06pm (AEDT)

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