MORPHETTVILLE PARKS 18 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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M&J Chickens Handicap 1000m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 24) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.61) |
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It'sanotherbattle, Golden Tunes and Captain Happy to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. SHOCAP (5) should get the perfect scenario with a strong tempo up front. Opperman can let it all unfold, stay out of trouble from the wide draw, and save her for one sharp finishing burst. IT’SANOTHERBATTLE (9) is a speedy filly who overdid it fresh and tired late, but she’ll be fitter now and is sure to give another sight. Stablemate CAPTAIN HAPPY (1) is another fast type who progressed nicely through his grades in his debut prep. He’s fitter for two hitouts and is well placed to fire fresh. SKADOOSH (8) gets in light with the 3kg claim and will relish the expected speed. She’ll be launching late. BRED ’EM ALL (6) debuts as a son of Peltzer and has trialled up nicely. With Toeroek aboard, he can't be overlooked. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Shocap.
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CAPTAIN HAPPY
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE 3YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Mrs J M Oxlade, Ms T M Oxlade, Miss C I Oxlade & K D J Schubert Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation winning won by 2 len Morphettville 3yo Bm66 August 9 over 1050m slow track defeating Angel Ladder with 54.5kg at $3.30. On debut second of 12 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 2 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Major Rumble with 55.5kg at $8.50. Expected to feature. |
7 MATT CHADWICK |
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| 2 | 2158x |
GOLDEN HORIZON
TRAVIS DOUDLE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Mrs E Doudle, D Mansfield, R J Wilton, J W Asher, L Asher, A P Dick, J Geraghty, J C Smith, S Sheridan, J Young & A F Robertson Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Morphettville Rebel Raider November 22 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Mostly For Show with 60kg at $11. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Murray Bridge 3yo Bm64 October 11 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Virtual Illusion with 59.5kg at $2.40. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
3 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 3 | 62212 |
CARPE ASTRA
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 3YO BROWN FILLY 59.0KG Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom) Last start 2nd in a small field at Oakbank 3yo Bm66 on April 4 over 1050m, 0.5 len behind Sir Myka carrying 53.5kg at $7. Before that won by a neck at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1000m defeating Whiskey Tumbler carrying 55kg at $4.20. Close-up last start but this looks a stretch. |
9 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 4 | 153x5 |
ODESSA
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after five months second last in a small field at Cranbourne 3yo F Bm64 on March 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Headbanger carrying 58kg at $4.80. Previously second-up came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw August 11 over 1000m defeating Gisella carrying 56kg at $1.24. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
4 BROOKE KING |
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| 5 | 10x25 |
SHOCAP
PHILLIP STOKES 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 59.0KG Done Up Racing (Mgr: Mrs S J Dunn), J Martin, M J Byrnes, Mrs S Byrnes, T W Mitchell, Mrs C Mitchell & M I Baldwin Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Morphettville 3yo Bm66 on March 9 over 1050m, 2.25 len behind Mathematician carrying 57kg at $5. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Morphettville 3yo Bm72 on March 28 over 1050m, 3 len behind Signature Scent carrying 55kg at $9. Will need to do a bit more. |
10 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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BRED 'EM ALL
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S Scaffidi-Muta, Mrs A Rossi, J Piteo, P Piteo, H Scaffidi-Muta, P A Hodby & Mrs M A Hodby Three-year-old gelding making debut by Peltzer out of Bouzy. Was second in a 1000m barrier trial on April 2 at Morphettville Parks. Don't rule him out. |
5 JAKE TOEROEK |
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| 7 | 30x61 |
GOLDEN TUNES
JUSTIN PICKERING 3YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J S McShanag, Ms K E Turnbull, Mrs A M McShanag, K W McShanag, J A Adams, Mrs P Adams, C Payne, L MacFarlane, Mrs T MacFarlane, A G Nitschke, Why The Long Face, D Moyle, Last Chance, S Nolis, N D Daniel, G C Fergusson, N J Pope, 2 Reds & Peds, G E Daniel & M D Pickering Third-up today. First-up 6th of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3 len behind One Whim with 57kg at $4. Second-up favourite; won by 4 len at Port Lincoln 2yo+ Mdn-Sw March 29 over 1000m defeating Love So Sweet with 55kg at $1.35. Obviously a lot harder and the ratings say he won't be competitive. |
2 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 8 | 3316x |
SKADOOSH
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 3YO B/BR FILLY 58.0KG Miss C R Jolly, R R Jolly & Ms D N Jolly Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Morphettville Rebel Raider November 22 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Mostly For Show carrying 56kg at $11. On debut second of 12 at Balaklava 2yo Mdn-Sw July 30 over 1050m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Miss Tormenta with 55.5kg at $2.15. Expecting a positive return. |
8 CAITLYN MUNRO |
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| 9 | 1x3 |
IT'SANOTHERBATTLE
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Mrs J M Oxlade, Ms T M Oxlade, Miss C I Oxlade, B W Crowell & Mrs L J Crowell Third race start. Promising on debut as favourite; won by 2.5 len at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 29 over 900m defeating Bel Ragazzo carrying 54kg at $1.75. Returned from break gave a sight but was run down late 3rd in a small field at Oakbank 3yo Bm66 on April 4 over 1050m, 0.7 len behind Sir Myka with 55kg at $1.75. Genuine performer who should be in the finish. |
6 L STOJAKOVIC |
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| 10 | 38x43 |
MALDIVICA
CHRIS BIEG 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG C M Bieg, M D Hey, R Beens, M Rolton, T Mills, B O'Reilly, J S Baumer, D J Willis, B M Mills, L Williams, A Mills, R E Stirling, P A Mauger, D R Gardiner, S J Clarke, R H Thompson, T W Sweeney, MWD Bloodstock (Mgr: M Duggin), K J James & J A Wenzel Third-up today. First-up 4th of 10 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Tiptop Tori with 55kg at $71. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Stylish Sparkle with 55.5kg at $9. Not a reliable conveyance so happy to let her go. |
1 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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