Morphettville   27 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Grand Syndicates Handicap 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.42).  

A strong gallop is likely with The Great Baby and Katim's Club taking up the running, closely attended by Big Option and Meetmein Melbourne. AVIATRESS (12) ended her initial campaign with a big run for fourth at Flemington at Stakes level last spring and looked close to that sort of form when winning a recent trial very easily. She was an impressive winner of her first 2 career starts and is very well placed to take this out fresh up. THE GREAT BABY (4) is a very promising gelding who is progressing nicely towards another win. He was beaten by a nose here a fortnight ago and will be hitting his stride third up. With the right run, he can go one better. WALLY WEST (11) had 3 runs last prep earlier in the year and was not too far away in any of them. He had the trial watchers sit up and take notice when winning at a Balaklava trial meeting recently and with the blinkers on for the first time, he is set to give this a shake. MEETMEIN MELBOURNE (5) is a Victorian raider who will be spot-on with her fitness after 3 runs back from a spell. A wide draw is no help but Damian Lane is and the pair merit healthy respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aviatress to win.
1 3634x BIG OPTION
NICOLE IRWIN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, D J Irwin, Mrs D P Stephenson, Mrs R M Cunningham, D L Cunningham, L M Conlon, Edo's El Caminos (Mgr: P C Scott) & Midlands Pastoral (Mgr: Miss J L Siviour)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Nhill Nhill Cup December 26 over 1650m, soft track; 6 len behind Pearl Rain with 53.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second last of 13 at Murray Bridge Cl 2 July 12 over 1200m, soft track; 14 len behind More Sugar with 59.5kg at $13. Others are preferred.
5
CALLAN MURRAY
SILVER, PURPLE STAR, SLEEVES AND CAP
2 64x55 DECLARED
DAVID JOLLY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D R Jolly, C Lindop, Mrs R S Abley, Usain Colt (Mgr: D Hawkins), D Cooper, C M McLeod, Martin Racing (Mgr: P J Martin), M Chambers, G C Dickie, M P Chapman, Miss S J Shaddick, B A Chapman & Mrs M A Ewins
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 7 at this track 1Mw-Ly on March 23 over 1050m, 3 len behind Winning Revolution with 56kg at $4. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at this track Bm68 on April 13 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Prairie Flower with 57.5kg at $17. Has the ability to take this out.
7
J ALLEN
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE AND RED ROUNDEL, ROYAL BLUE CAP
3 57x23 SPIN THE REWARD
PETER HARDACRE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J F Pegler, T C Ellis & D W Pegler
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Penola Bm66 on March 31 over 1100m, nose behind El Salto carrying 61kg at $3.80. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track Bm68 on April 13 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Prairie Flower carrying 60kg at $26. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
3
MARGARET COLLETT
Black, Teal Lightning Bolt, White And Teal Stars Sleeves, Teal And Black Stars Cap
4 12x22 THE GREAT BABY
W F FRANCIS & G KENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr JA Francis) GA Kent, C York & TJ Fraser, The Thong Syndicate
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm66 on March 11 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Prairie Flower carrying 57kg at $3. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at this track Bm68 on April 13 over 1200m, nose behind Prairie Flower carrying 57kg at $4. This race is well within his grasp.
9
ALANA KELLY
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Aqua Blue Cap
5 2x284 MEETMEIN MELBOURNE
T & C MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
R J Pawsey, D J Fletcher, Mrs R J Fletcher, M J Davidson, Ms R C Parker, S McGowan, G C Walsh, J S Sellen, B S Sellen, I J Sellen & J McGowan
Most recently 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on April 17 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Excess carrying 60kg at $4.50. The run before that 8th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on March 27 over 1200m, 6 len behind Niance carrying 56.5kg at $8. Each way.
12
DAMIAN LANE
White, Blue Stars, Maroon Five Spots, White Cap, Maroon Stars
6 3758x ROSE OF DUPORTH
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
A Bain, J Durnberger-Smith, P Little, S Little, B Fitzgerald, N Rantanen-Reynolds & B O'Keefe
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm70 October 25 over 1800m, 4 len behind Noble Cat carrying 57kg at $15. First up last campaign second of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm75 June 18 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Be Water My Friend carrying 57kg at $14. Will struggle against these.
8
LACHLAN NEINDORF
RED, BLUE 5 STARS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE CHECKED, RED CAP BLUE STARS, RED COLLAR, RED CUFFS, RED PEAK
7 14x36 TOSEN WATER
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
D C Dare, I C Millen, W G Johnson, D Giles, V G Pistola, G D Searle & I Gore
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 7 at this track 1Mw on March 11 over 1050m, 2.75 len behind Boognish with 53kg at $11. Second-up 6th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on April 1 over 1200m, 4 len behind Paradise City carrying 59kg at $12. This is well within her grasp.
11
JACOB OPPERMAN
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD BRACES, ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP
8 33x72 KATIM'S CLUB
ROSLYN DAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms R G Day & G I Evans
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at this track Bm66 on March 11 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Prairie Flower carrying 58.5kg at $26. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Bordertown Bm66 on April 14 over 1100m, nose behind All Beans carrying 58kg at $4. Should be right in the finish.
4
SAMUEL PAYNE
RED, BLACK CLUB, WHITE SLEEVES, RED CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
9 2x09x MERCHANT BOSS
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
T J Doudle, S D Bland, M J Sayers, V Votskos, Mrs J K Noble & M L Noble
Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track Bm58 December 15 over 1050m, soft track; 7 len behind Willaston with 61.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign second last of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 November 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Left Turn Clyde carrying 60kg at $21. Don't underestimate.
11
BEAU MERTENS
BLACK AND WHITE CHECKS, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE CHECKED CAP
10 6156x COOL THE JETS
P & B BLANCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs B J Blanch, T J Traeger, Mrs B A D'cruz, C F Sherratt, Miss S E Kay, A T Biacsi, T Choi, D Ascenzio, I A Stuart, B L Traeger, C H Scott, P R Bickley, C W Holliday, C I D'cruz, Bremen Boys Racing (Mgr: C M Carfora) & Red Can Racing (Mgr: C J McMechan)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Murray Bridge Nmw Bm70 January 13 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind In The Darkness with 59kg at $5.50. Previously first up; sixth of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 December 2 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind My Ruby with 58kg at $5. May need the hitout.
1
D TOURNEUR
White, Royal Blue Spot, Royal Blue And Orange Striped Sleeves
11 x435x WALLY WEST
JON O'CONNOR
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
C J Martin
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 15 at this track 4yo+ E&G Bm66 February 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Solar Blast with 57.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at this track Bm68 January 27 over 1050m, 1.3 len behind Storm Voyager with 56.5kg at $6. Expect a forward showing.
6
J HOLDER
EMERALD GREEN, GOLD CROSSED SASHES, HOOPED SLEEVES AND CAP
12 114x AVIATRESS
R & C JOLLY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: J G Chapman)
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 16 at Flemington in the G3 Red Roses November 9 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Mumbai Muse with 55kg at $11. On debut won by 1.5 len Murray Bridge 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1000m defeating First Maid carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expect a bold showing.
2
JAKE TOEROEK
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
13 8659x SACHEM
W CLARKEN & N O'SHEA
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Clarken Bloodstock (Mgr: W T Clarken), AAC Syndications (Mgr: A Russo), A N M Waller, Southern States (Mgr: B Pike), C Cimino, Mrs M Davis, Mrs D Hambly, M Vos, M Bartolozzi, R Lewski, S J Swanell, The Trade Federation (Mgr: J Kelton), M K Jennings, P J McLean, T A Shorland & J P Kelton
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Warrnambool Bm64 December 3 over 2000m, 6 len behind Recreant carrying 59kg at $9.50. Previously first up; third of 8 at Coleraine Bm64 September 29 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind The Siscos Kid carrying 59.5kg at $3. Check the markets.
10
TODD PANNELL
GREEN, BLACK CAP