Morphettville   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Grand Syndicates/Bain Racing New Alliance Handicap (Heat 7 of Festival State Sprint Series) 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: +9m 1200m-W/Post; +6m Remainder. Sectional 612m. (Pent: 5.42)  

Expecting Zanthron to take up the running with Declared and Rob The Bank close at hand. Looking to runners who will be on speed giving themselves the best chance. DECLARED (11) was well supported here two weeks ago and gave backers a bold sight, before getting reeled in late. Will look to push forward again from the wide alley and with weight off his back he will prove tougher to catch. ZANTHRON (7) will also be looking to hunt across from out there and should be hitting his straps fourth-up. Another 3kg claimer replaces to get him well at the weights. Suspect we see the best version of him. Great each-way chance. DEEPFLOAT DIVA (5) hasn't been seen publicly in readiness but shoulders his share of ability. Toeroek for the Jolly is always formidable. Respect late markets. EROICA (14) is another that will get back early and be doing her best work late. Can get the job done if close enough at the turn. SUGGESTED PLAY: Declared and Zanthron both appeal.
1 167x5 HOWL
DAVID JOLLY
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
D A Stewart, J Garrett, M Hambrook, P Manuel, A McKenzie, G Petersen, C Turner & A Bampton
Second-up. First-up after three months settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm68 on March 22 over 1000m, 4 len behind Overextend with 62kg at $11. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at this track Bm70 on August 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Sir Sway with 61kg at $15. Not keen.
7
J POTTER
White, Aqua Diamond Checked Top Half, Black And Aqua Pin Striped Band And Armbands, Black Cap
2 x434x PLATINUM WOLF
KRISTI EVANS
6YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss K L Evans, C Lambley, Miss A J Lambley, H D Lambley, P A Sullivan, Ms A Burns, M I Patterson, M J Lutt, Mrs N L Young, Ms M M Dugmore, Mrs Y Forrest, Mrs J K Evans, D J Bentley, Miss J A Barnes, G Jonnek, Ms T A Mitchell, Mrs H R Atkin, Mrs J Buckley, S Buckley & Mrs D Metcalfe
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at this track 1Mw August 31 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Komachi with 58kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Murray Bridge Bm72 August 3 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Klabel with 59kg at $7.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
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M NUNES
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 0638x TAPINFORPAR
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C A Reynolds, R M Warnock, Mrs L A Warnock, N G Holton, Mrs M T Holton, R S Holton, Ms C H Holton, J M Baker, D R Ward, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, P J Ninnis, Ms S C Markwick, Ms J A Marr, G R Sterrey, G W Guest, P M Ryan, S T McKirdy, Ms J Heaney & Free Money Saturdays (J W Butcher)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Morphettville Parks 0-72 December 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Seeking Stardom carrying 58kg at $13. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Murray Bridge Bm72 August 3 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Klabel with 59.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how he returns.
2
CALLAN MURRAY
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
4 x8415 CHINQUI
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing, L P Money, S W Bruhn, M W Ridgway, L Whitfield, Mrs K M Grossek, S A Gillies, E R Gillies, M J Heenan, PL Sloan, L Newton, R R Makepeace, D Byrne-Jones, S J Hill, J M Grossek, J King, Chinqui No1, The Chinqui Syndicate, Craic Racing & Paws Up
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Winnasedge carrying 54kg at $4. Before that won by 1.3 len at Caulfield Heath Bm74 February 10 over 1100m defeating Odinson carrying 53kg at $5.50. Likely to feature.
7
D W STACKHOUSE
Lime, Purple Spots
5 5337x DEEPFLOAT DIVA
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Gawler Bm68 December 14 over 1100m, 5 len behind Beauty Bound with 60.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at this track Bm64 August 10 over 1050m, soft track; 5 len behind Hooked On Wealth with 59.5kg at $4. Holds genuine claims fresh.
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JAKE TOEROEK
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 16570 DIVINE GLORY
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Bell View Park Stud (Mgr: A P Mackrell)
Most recently second last of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm70 on March 29 over 1100m, 7 len behind Watchme Win with 60kg at $41. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track Bm90 on February 8 over 1100m, 3 len behind My Khalifa carrying 54kg at $21. Not likely to threaten.
4
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Royal Blue, Lime Green Vee, Checked Sleeves, Lime Green Cap
7 7x732 ZANTHRON
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G P Stewart, B Wilson, M Pipinias & P L Duffield
Useful gelding. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm70 on March 29 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Watchme Win with 55.5kg at $15. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Morphettville Parks 0-68 on March 15 over 1000m, 2 len behind Truly Elsa carrying 60kg at $3.70. Will burn across and give a great sight.
12
ALAN LAI
Red, Black Braces, White Sleeves, Black And White Hooped Cap
8 314x3 VOLCANIC EXPRESS
DAVID JOLLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W P Fargher, Mrs B G Fargher, P F Toole, Mrs V J Toole, B J Collins, Ms L A Knight & P A Young
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm68 on March 22 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Overextend carrying 59.5kg at $2.15. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on November 30 over 1000m, head behind Millivoy carrying 60kg at $2.40. Will be rattling home at the end.
14
TODD PANNELL
White, Black Stripes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
9 6050x ANJOPIN
SUE & JASON JAENSCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B R Jaensch, Mrs J A Steen, Mrs R K Bittner, R Ducat, W Bemrose, R J Arthur & Cadgee Synd
Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Donald Bm70 November 17 over 1350m, 37 len behind Flying Fizz with 57.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm68 September 22 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Thisismyturf with 57kg at $6. Prefer to see how he returns.
1
EMILY FINNEGAN
Hot Pink, Aqua V And Cap
10 54307 THE MAGISTRATE
MATTHEW SEYERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R D Vawser, D P Franklin, Mrs M R Vivian, B J Vivian, R T Arthur, B F Appelkamp, Mrs T L Gow, C M Jeffries, A K Pontt, Mrs R T Pontt, Mrs E M Skipworth, M A Gilchrist, J G Duncan, Mrs J C Gebhardt, Ms A G Wood, Miss S M Archer, Mrs H J Archer, T J Krieg, I D Wharton & Mrs S Seyers
Most recently 7th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm68 on March 22 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Overextend with 59kg at $11. Before that ran last of 10 at this track Bm64 on February 22 over 1050m, 4 len behind Suzido with 59.5kg at $10. This is no easier and he needs to lift.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
Royal Blue, White Seyers Racing Logo
11 53522 DECLARED
DAVID JOLLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D R Jolly, C Lindop, Mrs R S Abley, Usain Colt (Mgr: D Hawkins), D Cooper, Martin Racing (Mgr: P J Martin), M Chambers, G C Dickie, M P Chapman, Miss S J Shaddick, B A Chapman & Mrs M A Ewins
Recent form sound. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 16 at this track Bm64 on March 29 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Star Sirius carrying 60kg at $3.70. Before that 2nd of 8 at Murray Bridge Nmw-Ly Bm72 on March 8 over 1100m, long-neck behind Eroica with 56.5kg at $3.60. Will prove tough to reel in.
9
KAYLA CROWTHER
White, Royal Blue And Red Roundel, Royal Blue Cap
12 4989x WAKANJEJA
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R I Chapman, J M Richards, D W Barham, F Tavolaro, D M Foley, Mrs J M Foley, P D Mullen, L S Yeomans & S P Hedge
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm70 January 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Yasuke carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Moonee Valley Mares Bm74 October 4 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Lazy Susan with 58.5kg at $2.30. Always worth considering.
5
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Crimson, Silver Epaulettes And Cuffs
13 98x01 MELLIFLUENT
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
International Thoroughbred Alliance (Mgr: L Trimboli), Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), A Barbaro, S R Wear, A W Thede, D J Thede, Dr L A Weaver, N T Saunders, A Colangelo, B R Johnson, S Morris, L Fusco & Mrs E A Trimboli-Sorgini
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at this track Cl2 on March 10 over 1100m, 10 len behind Palm Of Jumeirah with 55.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell won by 0.8 len at Strathalbyn Cl1 March 26 over 1200m in soft going defeating Kindra Park with 60kg at $13. This line-up might test him.
8
ZAC SPAIN
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves, Aqua Blue Cap
14 x5815 EROICA
PETER HARDACRE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
J L Fartch, Mrs N S Fartch, Mrs J D Richardson & J D Richardson
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm70 on March 29 over 1100m, 3 len behind Watchme Win with 56kg at $13. The start before that won by a long-neck at Murray Bridge Nmw-Ly Bm72 March 8 over 1100m defeating Declared carrying 53kg at $7.50. Definite winning chance. Ready to peak after four runs back, watch for her putting in the big strides late.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Red, Green And Gold Stripes, Black Sleeves, Gold Cap
15 41912 ROB THE BANK
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs J M Oxlade , Tosca farm (Mgr J H Mann )
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 26 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind King Moya with 62.5kg at $10. The race before that won by a long-neck at Strathalbyn Cl1 March 12 over 1200m defeating The Big Wheel with 59.5kg at $16. Looking to others.
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BEN PRICE
Pink And Purple Diagonal Stripes White Sleeves And Cap