06:40 mornington Thursday 1st January 2026

SMARTICON (7) meets a moderate line-up and tends to run well at the trip finishing in the frame two of four tries. Reunites with Celine Gaudray who has been in the money two times when aboard. Fitter and is expected to feature. KINGS COMMISSION (2) turned in a fine effort to win by 2. 5 lengths at this course and distance when resuming from a layoff last time out. Has the class to produce another positive result. RUBY AVENUE (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 5½f at Sale, beaten 7 lengths into fifth. Worth noting Thomas Stockdale goes aboard. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BRUTAL WORLD (9) broke her maiden three starts back and has not been far away since, most recently when beaten a nose into second over 6f at this track. Has a win and three minor placings at this journey from five starts and is among the main hopes.