Morphettville   05 Oct 2024
 
GOING: G

Spring Racing Carnival at Morphettville - (Oct. 19th - Nov 9th) Handicap 1600m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.26).  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Wild Winner leading the way. ZARKANA (5) has been getting a long way out of her ground in races and finding the line well. Went around at $2.50 last time over 1536m here but gave away too much start and was never in the hunt. Keen to see how she can transform with the blinkers on for the first time today. RABTAT (1) appreciated the step up in trip last time out over this trip at Murray Bridge, coming from a long way back to just arrive in time. Very effective at this distance and should hold the form at only the third run of the prep. SIR RANDOLPH (3) led but couldn't run out a strong 1950m on the Parks track recently. Three runs at the mile have yielded two wins and a placing. Sure to be competitive. COURS VITE (2) is back from a five-month spell for a new stable. Usually needs a mile and a half but with blinkers on while fresh he could surprise. PETA'S HEART (7) thrashed a maiden field at Balaklava recently when lining up for just the second time. Don't underestimate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Banking on the blinkers doing the trick for Zarkana.
1 58x01 RABTAT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Minella Bloodstock, M Wilkins, Mrs S Wilkins, Ms K Wilkins, Miss K Wilkins, M Wilkins, D C Bullock, Mrs S E Bullock, C D Goold, S G M Leonow, P Di Lulio, B Elphick, B Seekamp & D Fleming, A Beaton, Fortis 1, Fortis 2 & Legless
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 11th of 14 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on August 28 over 1350m, slow going 4.5 len behind Dare To Be Free with 61kg at $10. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Murray Bridge 0-58 September 18 over 1600m defeating Lomax with 59kg at $9. Profiles nicely. Rates highly and can get the job done again.
5
TODD PANNELL
NAVY, RED STAR, ARMBANDS AND CAP
2 2240x COURS VITE
TRAVIS DOUDLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs E Doudle, B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), Ravo Racing, J Capper, D Hare, P McIntosh & Mrs M McIntosh
Resumes. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 May 8 over 2400m, 13 len behind Verifier carrying 58kg at $41. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Sale Bm64 January 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Miss Keeler with 59.5kg at $8.50. Can return with a bold run.
1
BEN PRICE
blue, red double vee, white vee, red sleeves, cap, blue quarters
3 82557 SIR RANDOLPH
ANDREW CLARKEN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms O Richardson,Miss M R Bode,Mr J S Lehmann,Mr A G Morina,Mr I J Cincotta,Mr S M Graves,Mr N J Porter,Mr M R Porter,JHPC Ownership Group,Mr A J Brumby,Mr B Mcilwraith,Mr T Stewart
Useful gelding. Most recently led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on September 28 over 1950m, 6 len behind Sacred Kenshi with 59kg at $9. Before that 5th of 12 at this track 0-64 on September 14 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Silent Don with 58.5kg at $11. Looks ready to run a big race.
6
KAYLA CROWTHER
GOLD, BLACK AND WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES
4 32031 ALLEGEDLY
EMMA HUBBARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B M Harris, J L Budgen, D J Myers, B W George, P P O'Loughlin, P Vuaran, W Henry, C T Harris, M I McRostie, R M Milne, Mrs N Myers, N Myers, A T Van Mierlo, Ms E Hubbard & M R Haines
Most recently won by a neck at Strathalbyn Cl1 September 25 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Fast Bubbles with 54kg at $5.50. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Halidon 0-52 on September 15 over 1380m, 2.5 len behind Alaskan Storm carrying 57kg at $7.50. Back in form but needs to go to another level.
4
MATT CHADWICK
LIGHT BLUE ,PURPLE DIAMOND CHECKS, DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES ,LIGHT BLUE CAP, PURPLE POM POM
5 x5234 ZARKANA
W F FRANCIS & G KENT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, R Borda, Mrs N A Borda C York, Mrs C York, T Fraser, R Ward
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at this track 0-62 on September 14 over 1536m, 5 len behind Longer Route with 57kg at $2.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track Nmw on August 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Annie's Rose with 54kg at $3. Racing well and the blinkers may give the extra edge.
2
JAKE TOEROEK
BLACK, AQUA BLUE MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES AND AQUA BLUE CAP
6 2766x TEMBU BOY
GLENN DIX
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
G R Dix
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Gawler Bm56 May 8 over 2132m, soft track; 6 len behind Chosen Miss carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Tippa with 58kg at $26. Hard to enthuse.
3
J POTTER
RED, BLACK FIVE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED CAP,BLACK STARS
7 31 PETA'S HEART
W CLARKEN & N O'SHEA
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 14 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Raw Grunt with 56kg at $10. Second-up won by 4.5 len at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1600m defeating Bare Minimum carrying 56kg at $2.40. Has plenty of ability and can take this next step.
7
JESSICA EATON
Royal Blue , Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Diagonal Stripes SLEEVES, Lime Green Cap
8 2513 WILD WINNER
ANDREW GLUYAS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
B H Perks & Ms A M Clough
Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm68 on September 21 over 1550m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Talisay carrying 55kg at $9.50. The run before that won by a nose at Balaklava 3yo Bm64 September 11 over 1400m defeating Mondello with 55kg at $2.30. Finds a few better today. Hard to fault on what we've seen to date.
9
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Navy, White Southern Cross, WHITE SLEEVES, RED STRIPE, NAVY SEAMS, RED CAP
9 78936 SADLER'S SONG
NATALIE MOODY
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N A Moody, C J Coomber, G P Moody, Mrs R J Moody, N S Moody & Ms C R Moody
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on September 25 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fight For Freedom carrying 56kg at $4.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Bordertown 0-56 on September 13 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Limited Risk with 56kg at $9. Looks tested in this line-up.
8
TEAGAN VOORHAM
WHITE, GREEN FIVE SHAMROCKS, GREEN SLEEVES, black halves, WHITE CAP, GREEN SPOTS