MORPHETTVILLE PARKS   27 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

Sportsbet Blackbook Handicap 1568m

Track: SOFT 7   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: 6m 1000 to WP, 3m remainder. Sectional 608 Metres.  

Solid tempo expected primarily from Placo and Mystic Wonder. SURPRISE COMING (6) has missed narrowly in his two runs back but should be at his top now. Drawn sticky but possesses enough early dash to offset quickly. Keeps the 2kg claimer to get him in well at the weights and should be right there at the business end again. MYSTIC WONDER (5) skipped through the conditions here three weeks ago when scoring comfortably. Not much tougher this time and keeps Holder. PLACO (7) has been good without striking through this campaign but should be at his top fourth-up. Will bounce to the front and give backers a bold sight. SNOOPY NOW (2) strips fitter third-up and is a distance specialist. Among the main hopes. FALAISE (9) caught the eye second-up here when flashing home from the rear. Shoulders peaks that measure up and is one to keep onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Slight lean to Surprise Coming.
1 x0694 FARHH FLUNG
DANNY O'BRIEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
B Cussen, A J Pearse, A Cussen, T W Jones, M G Ford, N Wilson, M P Edwards, A D'augello, Ms S Hunter, Metcap Mgt No 5 (Mgr: J Kanga), A S Jolley, D F Bradbury, D Cicolella & G Olver
At the latest run 4th of 14 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Cartoon Graveyard with 54kg at $16. Before that 9th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Seafall with 59kg at $10. In the mix.
3
KAYLA CROWTHER
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 24x39 SNOOPY NOW
DARRYL HEWITT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on May 23 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Gold Spirit carrying 59kg at $18. Second-up 9th of 14 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cartoon Graveyard with 55kg at $10. In the mix.
7
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Lime Green, Gold Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 28634 MARACOURT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D A Bott, B S Inglis, C J Dicker, Mrs J E Miller, Mrs B Neal & M A O'Leary
Most recently 4th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on June 13 over 2000m, slow going 2 len behind I Catchem Fox carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on May 23 over 2000m, slow going 0.7 len behind Isuspectjeu with 58.5kg at $3.10. Watch for him flashing late.
9
TODD PANNELL
Red, White Sash
4 1234x CRIMSON VINE
SARAH RUTTEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
S D Burford, R D Vawser, R Scott, Hopeless (Mgr: A D Saint), Miss B Hansen, Miss M Hansen, Mrs L A Lohmann, J P Lohmann, P Hards, Two Of Clubs (Mgr: B K Bell), R T Arthur, Mrs E L Lohmann & T P Lohmann
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 18 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup March 9 over 3200m, 6 len behind American Wolf with 53kg at $31. Previously first up; third of 12 at Gawler Bm64 December 13 over 1700m, 2 len behind Flaming Navy carrying 58.5kg at $51. Might be better off following this run.
11
BROOKE KING
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 21671 MYSTIC WONDER
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Ms J Heaney, R M Warnock, Mrs L A Warnock, Mrs S K Guest, G W Guest, A G Underwood, Mrs W L Underwood, Miss C J Watson, Ms K Williams, J A Atkinson, Island Gold Diggers (K Heaney), T A Fletcher, I D C Low, Ms A L Swift, Four Quarters, F Fernia, Mrs N Femia, Ms D R Mullins, G Sterrey & D R Ward
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Bm76 June 6 over 1550m in the wet defeating Yam carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on May 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Naina with 58.5kg at $26. Can make it two on the bounce.
8
J HOLDER
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
6 13x22 SURPRISE COMING
MICK HUXTABLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
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
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on May 23 over 1200m, slow going head behind Gold Spirit with 53kg at $16. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on June 13 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Enna's Dream carrying 58kg at $6.50. Profiles nicely. Peaking now and is ready to strike.
10
ALYSHA WARREN
Canary, Black Yoke, Cuffs And Cap
7 1x343 PLACO
LUKE O'CONNOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms T M Oxlade, A P Barns & Saints Racing
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track Bm76 on June 6 over 1550m, in the wet; 2 len behind Mystic Wonder carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 4th of 9 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind I Catchem Fox with 58.5kg at $8. At his top now and is among the main hopes.
5
JACKSON MURPHY
Maroon, Grey Sash, Black Cap
8 50693 WILLYBEAFACTOR
GEORGE DIMITROPOULOS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
G Dimitropoulos, Mrs K A Dimitropoulos, Mrs J J Benson, Miss K A Benson, Boys 'n' Babes (Mgr: G P Taylor), J R Grentell, I R Burkinshaw, A R Short, B W Stokes, E R Mcdermott, K M Mcdermott & Mrs L C Clark
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track Bm68 on June 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind See Ya Later Baby carrying 60.5kg at $8. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Morphettville Bm72 on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Scandalize carrying 59.5kg at $20. Not without an each-way chance.
4
MS S METCALFE
Royal Blue, White Stripes, Green Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 2x040 FALAISE
STUART PADMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Simon Croucher Racing (Mgr: S M Croucher), Mrs A A Padman, A Vanin, Shawright Racing (Mgr: D Shaw), F G D'Ettorre, D P Burns, A D Burns, J Bonetti, Daish Punts (Mgr: B W Smith), A Feckner, T D Goodchild, R 7 Syndicates (Mgr: E Cownie), D G Simms & A Turrell
Most recently 11th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm68 on June 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Lomax with 59kg at $17. Before that 4th of 11 at this track Bm68 on June 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind See Ya Later Baby with 59kg at $31. Has proven tricky to catch but is up to this.
1
HARRY GRACE
Lime, Navy Blue Stars, White Sleeves, White And Navy Blue Stars Cap
10 3x805 STARLITE VALLEY
KYM HEALY
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
K D Healy, Mrs C L Healy, Mrs L K Healy, Mrs R Cole, R S Austin & Mrs A D Austin
Most recently 5th of 10 at Morphettville Bm80 on June 20 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Ginger Sinner with 51kg at $16. Before that ran last of 11 at this track Bm84 on June 6 over 1250m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Lingani carrying 54kg at $61. Each-way chance.
2
TALA HUTCHINSON
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
11 47187 PHINEAS
CHRIS BIEG
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Brightside Enterprises, C M Bieg & K V Green
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track Bm76 on June 6 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Mystic Wonder with 56kg at $12. The run before that ran second last of 9 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind I Catchem Fox with 56.5kg at $6. Overlooking this time.
6
WILL PRICE
Emerald Green, White Band With Red Star, White Armbands And Cap