David Gately Horse Racing Tips for Mornington 17/12/25

The rail returns to the 4m position after being True at the last meeting, where the track played evenly with no obvious bias.

Expect a fair racing surface that gives all runners their chance, particularly as races are run genuinely.

David Gately maps out a strong midweek program at Mornington, highlighting a clear Bet of the Day alongside a genuine long-odds value play.

Staying races feature prominently early, before the program sharpens up over sprint trips later in the card.

 

Date: Wednesday
Condition: Good
Rail: 4m

 

 

David Gately Horse Racing Tips for Mornington 17/12/25

 

Best Bet

Race 4 – 10 - SOMERSAULT

Clearly rated on top in the 3YO Fillies Maiden and marked as Gately’s standout selection of the day.

 

Best Value

Race 3 – 11 - IMZADA

A genuine roughie rated well above market expectations and flagged as the day’s best value play.

 

Mornington Tips – Full Card

Race 1 – Maiden – 2025m

2 - DISTILLERY
3 - GOOD LORDY ME
10 - WINTER GRACE
8 - BONCAPO
5 - KIRWANS BRIDGE

 

Race 2 – BM70 – 3040m

6 - WHISKEY MOON
5 - JEALOUS
3 - GENRICHERO
1 - KARBURAN
2 - NATURAL RULER

 

Race 3 – Maiden – 1200m

11 - IMZADA – Best Value Bet Of The Day ($17)
3 - BURLEIGH
5 - INSPRIING
6 - VALEDICTORIAN
10 - FUNDAMENTAL NATURE
1- KINS COMMISSON

 

Race 4 – 3YOF Maiden – 1200m

10 - SOMERSAULT – Bet Of The Day
6 - MISS MARANDA
12 - TOY QUEEN
3 - KOKO
5 - MILOSEVIC

 

Race 5 – BM70 – 1200m

7 - IMMORTAL STAR
1 - LET’SFACETHEMUSIC
2 - MAGARTEN
3 - DARTS DAILY
8 - WHITE BEAR

 

Race 6 – BM64 – 1200m

1 - CHICAGO BLUES
5 - ESMAHLI
7 - BRILLIANT HORIZON
4 - DUBAI ADVENTURE
3 - DIAMOND GUST

 

Race 7 – BM70 – 1500m

9 - SKETCH
6 - WELCOMETOTHESHOW
8 - RUSSIAN FRONT
5 - MACEDON ROSE
1 - BLAZING HARRY

 

Summary

David Gately’s Mornington preview shapes as a balanced betting card, with SOMERSAULT standing out as the best play and IMZADA offering genuine upside at big odds.

With the track expected to play fairly, confidence can be taken in the ratings holding up across all seven races.

 

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