Morphettville 26 Apr 2025
GOING: G
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Croser Handicap 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: True. |
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Plenty of pace established by France's Boy, Chicago Storm and Air Assault, with Bamyan Buddha close at hand. REGAL AZMON (7) caught the eye last time at Caulfield, charging home from the tail of the field to grab third over 1400m. He’s drawn better this time and with even luck in running, he’ll be storming home again. ARRAN BAY (1) brings strong credentials to this, having placed in a tougher race at Bendigo last time. The drop in class is a big plus, and he looks very well suited here. CHICAGO STORM (3) failed to make an impression first-up when resuming over a sprinting trip in the LR Mattrice Stakes. That's far from his ideal distance. Has been kept fresh off that and now tackles a much suitable assignment. The booking of Brown reads favourably. Don't dismiss. AIR ASSAULT (2) faded out late last time, but he’s sure to take improvement from that second-up run. With the strongly associated Holder aboard, he’s more than capable of bouncing back. TAHNEE TREASURE (9) showed promise fresh at Oakbank, finishing a solid fourth after being well backed. With added fitness now, she’s in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Regal Azmon.
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ARRAN BAY
PHILLIP STOKES 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG A T Jackson, Mrs C M Jackson, B J Saundry & Mrs S M Saundry Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm96 on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind The Instructor with 59.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 12 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Regal Zeus with 60kg at $31. Hitting his straps and rates a top chance. |
1 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 2 | 27x30 |
AIR ASSAULT
ANDREW GLUYAS 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, L J Perks, Mrs E A Perks, T C Waltham, N J Briggs, J C Cooke, O J Cooke, R J Cooke, S J Cooke, C B Taylor, P Tunno, P Moragiannis, G G Tully, L T Williamson, R B Williamson, M S Hughes & The Victorem (Mgr: A J M Mackie) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming led but faded 3rd of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Aviatress with 59kg at $14. Second run from a spell raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 12 over 1529m, 6 len behind Hellsing carrying 59.5kg at $7. Can bounce back sharply. |
12 J HOLDER |
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CHICAGO STORM
DAVID ALDRIDGE 7YO 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) Second-up today. Last start 10th of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind Aviatress with 57.5kg at $19. At only start last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track in the G3 Behemoth on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind See You In Heaven carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Sharp improvement anticipated with that run under his belt. |
13 ETHAN BROWN |
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MAKIN
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Aviatress carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Kranji Turf on August 27 2023 over 1200m, 3 len behind Luxury Brand with 54.5kg at $4.20. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt. |
2 M NUNES |
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| 5 | 7619x |
NEW YORK HURRICANE
LIAM HOWLEY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG The Heavy Weights (Mgr: N Caloutas), Langdon Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: P C Langdon), N C Duncan, L A Mitsou, D J Moylan, P Kotsiris, G Katsakis, R C Horrocks & L Carbone Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Caulfield Countrycup November 16 over 2000m, 5 len behind Torranzino with 53kg at $4. Previously first up; second of 13 at Wangaratta Bm70 March 2 2024 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Capital Asset carrying 57kg at $10. Each-way chance. |
10 HARRY COFFEY |
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PUDDING
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG 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. First-up ran last of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Aviatress carrying 57.5kg at $201. Last start got back early 8th of 11 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 12 over 1529m, 5 len behind Hellsing with 54kg at $151. Outclassed. |
4 ZAC SPAIN |
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REGAL AZMON
PHILLIP STOKES 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Regal Bloodstock (Mgr: M H Burckhardt), M N Spartels, N M Spartels, Mrs D M Spartels, Mrs D E Spartels, R Livori, A J Walker, P J Silva, T D Urwin, K Karanikolos, Nar Nar Goon Racing No 7 (Mgr: M J Payroli), L L Kotevski, G Symes, P Skoutariotis, S J Cameron & Teeto's (Mgr: T R Miller) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Sprint on March 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Regal Zeus with 57.5kg at $61. Second-up 3rd of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Rhinoceros carrying 59.5kg at $8. Has the ability and is among the leading chances. |
6 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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BAMYAN BUDDHA
GRANT YOUNG 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG J N Fox Useful type. Most recently 6th of 11 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 12 over 1529m, 4 len behind Hellsing carrying 54kg at $51. The start before that won by a nose at this track 4yo+ Bm86 March 29 over 1600m defeating Rubamos carrying 53.5kg at $9.50. Sure to be thereabouts. |
5 C NEWITT |
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| 9 | 512x4 |
TAHNEE TREASURE
PETER HARDACRE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG I V Millard, N J Menzel, P J Hardacre, P E Muldoon, A G Sealey & M J Young Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at Oakbank Queen Hills on April 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Jilladora carrying 53kg at $2.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by a long-neck at Morphettville Parks Bm72 February 1 over 1400m defeating Regal Might carrying 56kg at $3.90. Look for a better performance. |
3 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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MAGNETIC EDGE
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 10YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG G Bowyer Most recently 8th of 14 at Oakbank Vintage on April 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rubamos with 54kg at $91. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1250m, 4 len behind Let's Get Down with 59kg at $81. Needs to do more. |
11 MS S METCALFE |
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SURPRISE COMING
MICK HUXTABLE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG T H Verco, Mrs L G Verco, Mrs S E Huxtable, S M E Haigh, Mrs L Haigh, R J Eley, Mrs M A Eley, R S Nance, Ms T F Hansen, S J Schulz, M B Millbank, Mrs S J Millbank, M A Kirkham, Mrs V Kirkham, L S Young, M W Pitkin, Mrs L K Pitkin, L N Paech & S B Mckechnie At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track Bm72 on April 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Spirit Of Camelot carrying 59.5kg at $19. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on March 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bakeel carrying 57kg at $9. Will need to lift. |
8 BEN PRICE |
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DOLCEMENTE
JOHN HYAM 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam), Mrs M J Simpson, G D Simpson, P Cunningham, T Girvan, K A Rice & T J Makins Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 6th of 9 at Oakbank Queen Hills on April 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Jilladora carrying 54kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Murray Bridge 0-64 on October 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind The Mansman carrying 54.5kg at $6. Others rate better. |
7 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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FRANCE'S BOY
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 12YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Mrs N M How, J E Hickmott, P D Brown, D Dewar, Mrs G Brown & Mrs K Dewar Last start 9th of 14 at Oakbank Vintage on April 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Rubamos with 52kg at $101. The start before that faded in the straight 5th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 4 len behind Jilladora with 55.5kg at $31. Hard to have on present form. |
9 MARGARET COLLETT |
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