Morphettville   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G

SkyCity Handicap 1800m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +6m 1200m-W/Post; +2m Remainder.  

Top Of The Ridge, Wine Barron and Fiorente Spritz can set up a solid gallop. DOLCEMENTE (9) hasn't threatened in her two runs back but will find this much easier. Is 2/2 over the track and trip and gets in well at the weights with Milnes' claim. Can run a big race third-up. UNDER THE CONE (5) looks ready to peak on the quick turnaround after a strong late surge to grab second over the mile here last week. Has built nicely and with Toeroek reuniting they can continue their fruitful partnership. NAVY GOLD (10) is another on the quick back-up and gets his chance to strike after a strong finishing second. Has been rock-solid for the Bain & Taylor partnership this campaign, and there's no reason he can't take another strong account. THE GOLDEN FIST (6) is as consistent as they come and finds another suitable assignment. Have to include. WINE BARRON (12) has spent a long time out of the winner's circle but does boast solid peaks. Holds genuine claims with B Melham on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dolcemente each-way.
1 52729 GHETTO SUPASTAR
MICK SHEPHERDSON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Dr I D'Cruz, D Goodall-Wilson, E D Powlett, Mrs F M Powlett, G S Tucker, Twoeasy (Mgr: D N McMurray), Ms M G C Caliste, N J Fraser & R D'Cruz
Dual acceptor. Last start from last on the turn 9th of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on April 25 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind No Fuss carrying 59.5kg at $31. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on March 8 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Imposing Suspect with 59kg at $2.50. Nicely placed and is among the chances.
4
TODD PANNELL
Orange, Black Band, Orange Cap, Black Pom Pom
2 43155 IMPOSING SUSPECT
SARAH RUTTEN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
P J Hardacre, C R Hills, P J Burchell, M E Gazzard, B W James, T C Ellis, P M Wells, G D Morris, C Marsh, B I Flood, P J Telford, T M Heysen, M C Kosch, M M Dixon, R J Hay, K B Comley, S H Whicker, J J Williamson, C G Lynch & J E Kirby
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Penola Penola Cup Bm78 on April 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Any Luck with 56kg at $4.60. The start before that 5th of 13 at Mt Gambier Mt G Cup on March 21 over 2050m, 3.5 len behind Crafty Boss with 54kg at $10. Hard to have.
9
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Green And Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
3 40580 MAGNETIC EDGE
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
G Bowyer
Last start from last on the turn 10th of 13 at this track Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Regal Azmon with 54kg at $151. The run before that 8th of 14 at Oakbank Vintage on April 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Rubamos with 54kg at $91. Looking to others.
1
BEN PRICE
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
4 x3166 ROYAL FOX
JESSICA TZAFERIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
MB on Tap (Mgr: J Tzaferis), B A P Burgess, Miss K J Harris, A Caligiuri, Dr L A Baldwin, J Ceppi, J Jenkins, M Barclay, M Mensfeld, M Ellis, W A J Crowe, Mrs S Elliott-Bennetts, G L J Bennetts, G Rahilly, L Evans, K Jaksch, N Tippett, L Werneke, M G Duggan & Ms T D Stoll
Last start 6th of 9 at Penola Penola Cup Bm78 on April 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Any Luck carrying 56kg at $5. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 29 over 1522m, 4 len behind Sparkup with 61kg at $41. Likely to find this out of reach.
10
JESSICA TZAFERIS
Green, Pink Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Green Cap
5 5x012 UNDER THE CONE
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: J G Chapman)
Useful gelding. At the latest run 2nd of 15 at this track Bm74 on May 3 over 1600m, 3 len behind Annihilate with 56.5kg at $4.80. The start before that won by a nose at Balaklava Bm62 April 16 over 1400m defeating Headphones with 60kg at $6. Peaking now and is sure to be very competitive.
2
JAKE TOEROEK
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 23215 THE GOLDEN FIST
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Racing sales
Useful gelding. Most recently 5th of 16 at this track Bm70 on May 3 over 1800m, 3 len behind Fine Future carrying 60kg at $5. The start before that won by a nose at Balaklava Bm60 April 16 over 1600m defeating Fanmalia with 61.5kg at $2.80. As consistent as they come, will just need some luck from the wide barrier.
11
CONNOR MURTAGH
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
7 x6382 WILD WILLY
MATTHEW SEYERS
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
M A Mullan, S J Lock, D J Klaassens, S M Golebiowski, Mrs A L Lock, R J Dycer, N R Shaw, T A Stokker, Ms R L Clark, J R Williams & B Deans
Last start 2nd of 9 at Penola Penola Cup Bm78 on April 20 over 1600m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Any Luck carrying 54kg at $15. Before that 8th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 8 len behind Jilladora carrying 59.5kg at $41. Can't tip with much confidence.
4
JACOB OPPERMAN
Purple And Light Grey Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap
8 224x1 SAVSONIC
STEPHEN THEODORE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
S Theodore, Free Money Saturdays (J Butcher), D Turnbull, Alliance (S Luders), Paaratte (E Dean), The Chosen Few Too (J Girvan), M Fitzgerald, Mrs M Butcher, Maffra Eagles (G Pleming), K Hinkley, S Saad, C Dittmar, G Matterson, S & Mrs C Walker, O & Mrs M Boyd, L Theodore & Ms A Umoff
Second run back. First-up after six months won by 3.5 len at Penola Bm68 April 20 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Deficit carrying 56kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind I Tell Ya What carrying 56kg at $21. Solid chance on the back of the win.
12
JAMIE MELHAM
Pink, Yellow Diamond Braces, Diamonds Cap And Pom Pom
9 44x60 DOLCEMENTE
JOHN HYAM
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam), Mrs M J Simpson, G D Simpson, P Cunningham, T Girvan, K A Rice & T J Makins
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 6th of 9 at Oakbank Queen Hills on April 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Jilladora with 54kg at $10. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at this track Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Regal Azmon with 54kg at $51. Nearing peak and strikes a very suitable assignment.
3
ROCHELLE MILNES
Bottle Green And White checks, White Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap With White Star
10 11722 NAVY GOLD
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
A Bain, D Jenson, P White, Mrs K M White, Golden Flag 5 (Mgr: J M Szczurko), J Carbone, B P Fitzgerald, G J Schultz, Ponderosa, Mrs S Priestley, Mrs A Pennycuick, Ms A Griffiths, T Ashman, A Dubrich, R Coughlan, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, R A Jarman, ABR Navy Gold Club (Mgr: A Bain) & D C Wilson
Useful type. Most recently 2nd of 16 at this track Bm70 on May 3 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Fine Future with 57kg at $11. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Balaklava Bm60 on April 16 over 1600m, nose behind The Golden Fist carrying 60.5kg at $4.40. Definite winning chance. Only has to hold his form to play a major role.
8
J HOLDER
Red, Blue 5 Stars, White Sleeves Blue Checked, Red Cap Blue Stars, Red Collar, Red Cuffs, Red Peak
11 x1461 TOP OF THE RIDGE
SUE & JASON JAENSCH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
BR Jaensch, Ms S Jaensch, Mrs G P Cromwell , B J Perry, Mrs K McAlister, Mrs W N Nicholas, Mrs K P Halbert, K G Halbert & T W Fisher
Most recently won by a long-neck at Murray Bridge Bm60 April 30 over 1400m defeating San Lucido with 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that 6th of 13 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 21 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Tupoleu with 58kg at $7. Others more likely today.
6
CALLAN MURRAY
Light Blue And Red Quarters, Gold Sleeves And Cap
12 32525 WINE BARRON
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M J Hickmott), A T Maloney, B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), L Pyne, M A Jericho, A L Beaton, M Willis, M P Doyle, Mrs C Doyle, P J Doyle, BTD (Mgr: S W Halliwell), C Anderson, M C Durrant, M Frangoulis, R McHugh & M Hansen
Last start 5th of 15 at this track Bm74 on May 3 over 1600m, 4 len behind Annihilate with 54kg at $3.90. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Jilladora carrying 55.5kg at $6. Deserves consideration.
7
B MELHAM
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
13 x3064 FIORENTE SPRITZ
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
A P Vozlic & Ms Y Szabo
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Horsham 0 - 58 on April 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind She Said carrying 56.5kg at $11. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 at Penola 0-56 on April 20 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Collated with 56kg at $26. Tested again.
5
ALANA KELLY
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap