Morphettville 27 Apr 2024
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Thomas Farms Handicap 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.42). |
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From the wide draw Second To Nun can cross and set up a solid tempo.
CHICAGO STORM (1) needed his first 2 starts back from a spell and then put it all together when leading all the way here a fortnight ago, scoring comfortably by well over a length. He is up 4 kilos in weight but he did not look like stopping last start and can take them all the way again. MR MAESTRO (3) did not fire in a couple of starts last spring and looked much more like it when resuming at Caulfield 3 weeks ago, finishing on strongly for fifth. He normally improves with racing and is nicely poised to put his best hoof forward in this. SECOND TO NUN (7) did not have much luck when finishing seventh in the same race as the top pick and before that she was a game-winner at Oakbank. Jamie Kah steps into the irons for the first time and the pair merit healthy respect. Don't underestimate her winning chances. PRINCE JOFRA (5) was a narrow winner at Penola last start and his recent form says he deserves a shot at some decent prize money. He is not the worst first four chance here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mr Maestro each way.
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CHICAGO STORM
DAVID ALDRIDGE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K J Aldridge, C De Michele, R Albanesi, F Albanesi, R J Parker, D J Barnett, G J Wood, A D McNicol, S A McCulloch, J De Michele, J J P (Mgr: J J Cheyne) & Stallion Six Racing (Mgr: G Barbaro) Dual acceptor. Most recently won by 1.5 len at this track LR City Adelaide April 13 over 1527m defeating My Khalifa carrying 54kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 13 at Oakbank Vintage on March 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Second To Nun carrying 58kg at $3. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside barrier. |
3 MS CARLEEN HEFEL |
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PUDDING
R & C JOLLY 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R Jolly, G Neo, I M Perryman, P Twartz, P Ditchburn, G Carlson, J Naffine, K Wetherall, P Vaughan, A Hayes, Ms C Ormond, D P Hoffmann, Equine Epicureans (Mgr: J F C Petch), BBQ Inn Racing No 1 (Mgr: R R Jolly), BBQ Inn Racing No 2 (Mgr: R R Jolly) & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 23 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Climbing Star carrying 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 13 over 1527m, 5 len behind Chicago Storm with 55.5kg at $15. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests. |
9 JAKE TOEROEK |
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MR MAESTRO
ANDREW FORSMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J G Stubbs, Mrs R A Stubbs, E Dornauer, Mrs M H Dornauer, B W Stevenson ONZM & D W Mace ONZM Group 3 winner. Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Here To Shock carrying 54kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Flemington in the LR Cup Day Plate on November 7 over 1800m, 18 len behind Forgot You carrying 54kg at $5.50. Among the top chances. |
7 DAMIAN LANE |
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MY KHALIFA
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S B Charlton, L Charlton, D R Ward, F Stamoulis, J M Baker, G W Guest, R A Wilson, J Tye, Ms J Heaney, Mrs A J Charlton, Miss M J Charlton, Right Field (P O'shea) & PNU (G Mcintosh) Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 13 over 1527m, 1.5 len behind Chicago Storm with 54kg at $8.50. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Oakbank Vintage on March 30 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Second To Nun with 57.5kg at $5. Would be better placed in something easier. |
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PRINCE JOFRA
TRAVIS DOUDLE 5YO GR/B GELDING 55.0KG S D Bland Going well. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Penola Penola Cup March 31 over 1700m defeating Bolt By with 62kg at $3. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track Bm82 on March 23 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Air Assault carrying 56.5kg at $10. Nice draw and worth thought. |
1 BEAU MERTENS |
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JACK THE LAD
W F FRANCIS & G KENT 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG The Scarparu, Solarshine, Fussy Connection & J Klaer, Fontana Racing Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 13 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 13 over 1527m, 6 len behind Chicago Storm carrying 54kg at $12. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at this track Cg&E Bm68 July 29 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Classy Kenny with 60kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten. |
4 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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SECOND TO NUN
W CLARKEN & N O'SHEA 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Clarken Second to Nun, C A Long, D M Pannell, Miss M P Dolling, H Ngo, P G Thompson, The Trade Federation, R A J O'Donohue, B J Green, TJ & CA Cleland, P D Morris, R B Dolling, Mrs C M McAvaney, N P Ortmann, Ms J Miller, G H Smith, J P Kelton, G T Carnegie-Smith, Have 5 & Clarken Bloodstock Last start 7th of 13 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 13 over 1527m, 4 len behind Chicago Storm with 54kg at $9.50. The start before that won by 0.6 len at Oakbank Vintage March 30 over 1400m defeating Easy Campese with 53.5kg at $4.50. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
8 JAMIE KAH |
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HEART OF PUISSANCE
MADDIE RAYMOND 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG S J C Old Boys, G Fry, A Fry, D Miller, C M Terreri, Locky Bamawm, A J Wilkie, Ms J Taifor, J T Miller, Weekend At Bernies, D J Walter, Rat Torq, J L Doggett, K Doggett, P Randles, C J Daddo, Bungaree Lair, Bungaree Lair No.2 & Bungaree Lair No.3 Group 2 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Resuming. Only had one start last campaign eased back early on 11th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 on January 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind So Risque with 61kg at $151. First up last campaign 9th of 13 at Flemington Hcp on March 25 2023 over 1400m, 8 len behind Not An Option carrying 54.5kg at $17. Prepared to watch. |
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ALPINE FLYER
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG W Blass Third-up today. Resuming won by 2 len at Oakbank Queen Hills March 30 over 1400m in soft going defeating Sixteen Reasons carrying 54.5kg at $2.50. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 13 over 1527m, 3.5 len behind Chicago Storm carrying 54kg at $14. Among the better chances. |
8 JESSICA EATON |
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I'M A DEXSTAR
BYRON COZAMANIS 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B J Cozamanis, J N Pearson, Mrs M Cozamanis, Mrs W J Pearson, J P Boylan, T N Olsen & S Miller Going well. Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR C S Hayes on March 11 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Meridius carrying 54kg at $21. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at this track Bm76 February 10 over 1600m defeating Pool Pony carrying 53.5kg at $4. Chance with the aid of an inside draw. |
2 ALANA LIVESEY |
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SILENT COMMAND
ALI BROOK 9YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG R I Chapman, Mrs W Beauchamp, J F Beauchamp, J L Curnow, R T Curnow, G M Carr, S T O'Loughlin, Miss R G Dreckow, Mrs L A Rushton & B D White Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 November 11 over 1950m, 6 len behind Arugamama carrying 60kg at $26. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm70 August 19 over 1250m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Chicago Storm with 61kg at $61. Hasn't shown enough. |
5 MS S METCALFE |
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FANMALIA
SANDIE BRENNAN 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG SL Brennan & LL Brennan At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track 0-68 on April 13 over 1600m, 4 len behind Typhoon Harmony carrying 59kg at $15. The run before that 4th in a small field at Morphettville Parks 0-66 on April 6 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Rubini with 60kg at $10. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few. |
6 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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