Morphettville 27 Apr 2024
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John Hawkes Stakes (Formerly D C McKay Stakes) 1100m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.42). |
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Master Eight is expected to lead at a slick tempo.
SANS DOUTE (4) has won her last 4 starts at Flemington and has shown a lot of courage in the 3 most recent of those when scoring by narrow margins. The wide track here should also suit her and she is perfectly placed at the weights with only 54.5 kilos on her back. She can make it 5 on the bounce here. WHAT YOU NEED (6) resumed from a long spell with a brave effort for third at Flemington behind the top pick 4 weeks ago. He will be much fitter for that run and is undefeated in 3 starts over this slightly longer trip. Craig Williams retains the ride and he is the main threat to the top pick. PRESS DOWN (14) got home hard here a fortnight ago when resuming from a spell, finishing third at Group 3 level. He improves with racing and is capable of taking this out. SGHIRRIPA (1) has been contesting some hot fields in Group 1 company most recently and gets some class relief here. He has never missed a cheque on this track, including 5 wins and can bounce back into the money here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sans Doute to win.
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SGHIRRIPA
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE 4YO GR/BL GELDING 59.0KG Mrs J M Oxlade, BDF Racing (Mgr: M J Blaschek), JJNL Racing (Mgr: J L Bulman), K D J Schubert, J N Heaslip, G J Tucker, Mrs L J Crowell, B W Crowell, D Sghirripa, Mrs J M Sghirripa, Miss N Sghirripa, P K Brown & Mrs M D Brown Group 3 winner. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cylinder with 52kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 24 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Queman carrying 55kg at $7.50. Genuine hope on best form. |
6 C NEWITT |
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ATHELRIC
JAMES CUMMINGS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Godolphin Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 6th of 9 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sans Doute carrying 60kg at $17. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at this track in the G3 R N Irwin on April 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Benedetta with 58.5kg at $41. Nice draw and worth including. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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MASTER EIGHT
R & C JOLLY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) Group 3 winner. First-up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 100 October 22 over 1400m, 7 len behind Atullibigeal with 58kg at $58. First up last campaign ran last of 12 at Sha Tin Rating 100 September 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Packing Treadmill carrying 61kg at $25. May need the run. |
13 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 4 | 31111 |
SANS DOUTE
MARK WALKER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Te Akau In No Doubt Racing Partnership (Mgr: Mrs K W Fenton-Ellis) Group 3 placegetter. On a four run winning streak. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Flemington LR Ata/Bob Hoysted March 30 over 1000m defeating Najem Suhail with 54kg at $5.50. The start before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Flemington Mares Hcp March 2 over 1100m defeating Waltz On By with 53.5kg at $2.30. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
9 MICHAEL DEE |
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CELSIUS STAR
PHILLIP STOKES 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Tara Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Neate) At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Oakbank LR Hills Railway March 30 over 1100m defeating Lonrodex carrying 54kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR Manihi on March 11 over 1100m, 4 len behind Austmarr carrying 56.5kg at $5. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
8 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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WHAT YOU NEED
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO B/BR HORSE 54.0KG Everlong Racing No 10 (Mgr: B D Anderson), Everlong Racing No 11 (Mgr: B D Anderson), Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), M J Davidson, A I Racing (Mgr: N S Foster), G B Ward & P W Henley Second-up. First-up after a year 3rd of 9 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 30 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Sans Doute carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Flemington LR Sunlightclassic March 25 2023 over 1100m defeating Renosu with 57kg at $2.30. Fitter and worth including. |
4 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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GREY RIVER
JON O'CONNOR 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG P A Crawford, Mrs O A Crawford, Mrs C Crawford & J B O'Connor Group 3 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track in the LR Manihi on March 11 over 1100m, 5 len behind Austmarr with 57.5kg at $4.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Climbing Star carrying 55.5kg at $5. Among the winning chances. |
14 J HOLDER |
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PICARGO
RYAN BALFOUR 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R B R (Mgr: R W Balfour), D R Horrell, Jetty Racing (Mgr: M P Player), Meister (Mgr: G N Harvey), Mrs R A Balfour, C R Dean, A Dean, P Kristoris, Mrs S M Kristoris & Francs Army (Mgr: J R Crewdson) At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track in the G3 R N Irwin on April 13 over 1100m, 6 len behind Benedetta with 58.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 14 at this track in the LR City Marion on February 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Snapped with 59kg at $41. Needs plenty of luck. |
2 ALANA LIVESEY |
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EXTREMELY LUCKY
W CLARKEN & N O'SHEA 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S P Hedge, M P Barker, G J Yeomans, L S Yeomans, P M Yeomans, P J Nicol, R I Chapman, B T Corcoran, A J Kemm, N M Hutchens, A K Stewart, R Watson, S J O'Rourke, M J Symons, E S Guagliardo, T J Stewart & N J Yeomans Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Caulfield in the LR Doveton Stks December 2 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Ghaanati with 54kg at $21. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Show County August 19 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Buenos Noches with 53kg at $6.50. Faces a tough essay. |
5 JAMIE KAH |
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KARACASU
R & C JOLLY 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N Morgan & J F Naffine Multiple Group 3 placegetter. Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 14 at this track in the G3 R N Irwin on April 13 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Benedetta carrying 58.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track Bm86 on October 21 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Anilla carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Among the top chances. |
10 JAKE TOEROEK |
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VALIDATED
P & B BLANCH 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs B J Blanch, Miss S L Parslow, Mrs J I Phillips, Mrs K D Baker, C R Hall, Mrs M A Cochrane, S L Cochrane, C B Christison, J M Tansell, A Biasci, B J Nash & J Savva Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; sixth of 11 at this track in the LR Durbridge January 27 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Aitch Two Oh carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Morphettville Parks Bm90 November 11 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Queman carrying 54.5kg at $8. Not keen on his chances. |
3 D TOURNEUR |
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MAGIC MAX
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P J Ninnis, G L Ashforth, F J Dally, J K Robinson, J A Wilson, G W Guest, C A Reynolds, A Stamoulis, F Stamoulis, R M Warnock, K G Dolling, D R Ward, M English, Ms J Heaney, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, Mrs L A Warnock, Garner (M D Sheehan) & Amorini Racing Group 3 placegetter. Useful gelding. At the latest run favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Morphettville Parks 1Mw-Ly April 20 over 1000m in soft going defeating The Magistrate carrying 59.5kg at $4. Before that 8th of 15 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on March 30 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Celsius Star with 54kg at $17. Likely to be attacking the line strongly. |
11 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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ASTON RAPOVA
W F FRANCIS & G KENT 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R Borda & Mrs N A Borda Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Manihi on March 11 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Austmarr with 54kg at $51. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 8 at this track Bm90 on February 10 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Celsius Star carrying 54.5kg at $19. Rather invest elsewhere. |
1 ALANA KELLY |
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PRESS DOWN
PETER HARDACRE 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P J Hardacre, I P Perkins, C L Maynard, J A White, Mrs J R Perkins, C J Winter, J J Munro, G M Hamlyn, C W Wooding, R D Davis, D J Maney, N T Treglown & D C Duff Group 3 placegetter. Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 14 at this track in the G3 R N Irwin on April 13 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Benedetta carrying 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 on November 11 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Left Turn Clyde carrying 59kg at $1.90. Improver with winning prospects. |
12 CALLAN MURRAY |
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ALL BEANS
JUSTIN PICKERING 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG M D Pickering, Why The Long Face, Ms D G Collett, Mrs M Collett, Ms Y Collett & N J Russell Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Bordertown Bm66 April 14 over 1100m defeating Katim's Club with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that 7th of 15 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on March 30 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Celsius Star with 54kg at $51. This is outside his grasp. |
7 MARGARET COLLETT |
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