Morphettville 26 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Sportsbet John Hawkes Stakes (Formerly D C McKay Stakes) 1100m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: True. |
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Manolo Bling is expected to lead at a strong tempo. WATCHME WIN (6) wasn't far away in stronger company last start, finishing a close fifth behind G1 winner Asfoora, in the G3 RN Irwin Stakes at this track. She’s a proven performer at the distance and with Holder sticking, she gets every chance to feature again. Leading player. MANOLO BLING (7) was dominant fresh at Bendigo, scoring with a bit in hand. This is harder but she’s got upside and can make the leap. VOLCANIC EXPRESS (4) produced a sizzling finish to take out the LR Hills Railway Stakes at Oakbank, flashing home late from last. Needs things to go his way but is flying and must be respected again. SANS DOUTE (3) wasn’t disgraced in a Listed sprint down the straight at Flemington and has been kept fresh for this. Trialled well and looks ready to run a bold race. Solid each-way credentials. LA DEFENSE (10) came from the clouds when resuming off a very long break at Flemington. Treading carefully second-up but he deserves respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Watchme Win to do just that.
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GHALIB
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Third-up today. Resuming 12th of 14 at this track in the LR Manihi on March 10 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Sir Sway carrying 59kg at $16. Second-up 7th of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Aviatress carrying 56.5kg at $31. Looks tested. |
4 M NUNES |
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| 2 | 100x7 |
PRESS DOWN
PETER HARDACRE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P J Hardacre, I P Perkins, C L Maynard, J A White, Mrs J R Perkins, C J Winter, J J Munro, G M Hamlyn, C W Wooding, R D Davis, D J Maney, N T Treglown & D C Duff Second run back. First-up after four months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track in the G3 R N Irwin on April 12 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Asfoora with 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up second last of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Rising Fast on November 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Maharba carrying 54kg at $15. Worth some thought. |
6 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 3 | 00x05 |
SANS DOUTE
MARK WALKER 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Te Akau In No Doubt Racing Partnership (Mgr: Mrs K W Fenton-Ellis) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 11th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 22 over 1100m, 6 len behind Jimmysstar with 52kg at $51. Second-up 5th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Joyful Fortune carrying 54kg at $11. Big chance on best figures. |
7 B SHINN |
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| 4 | 14x31 |
VOLCANIC EXPRESS
DAVID JOLLY 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG W P Fargher, Mrs B G Fargher, P F Toole, Mrs V J Toole, B J Collins, Ms L A Knight & P A Young Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm68 on March 22 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Overextend with 59.5kg at $2.15. Last start won by 0.6 len at Oakbank LR Hills Railway April 19 over 1100m defeating Sir Sway with 54kg at $9. Can handle this class rise on quick back-up |
8 J POTTER |
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| 5 | 82x04 |
KARACASU
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N Morgan & J F Naffine Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 14 at this track in the LR Manihi on March 10 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Sir Sway with 54kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Aviatress with 56.5kg at $21. Can feature with the right run. |
3 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 6 | 12x15 |
WATCHME WIN
ANDREW GLUYAS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG A J Hehir, D W Rasheed, S C S Watts, B H Perks, J M Brooks, H R Brooks, P D Page, A P Mezzini, C R Cowan, A J Flanegan, L V Valente, T P McAuliffe, A J Gluyas, M J Palmer, R Van Den Berg, Slainte Racing No2 (Mrg: AJ Hehir) & Foolish Pleasure (Mgr: R L Dutton ) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at this track 4yo+ Bm70 March 29 over 1100m defeating Zanthron carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. Last start 5th of 10 at this track in the G3 R N Irwin on April 12 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Asfoora with 58.5kg at $15. Talented type that will take some stitching. |
1 J HOLDER |
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| 7 | 163x1 |
MANOLO BLING
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), F D Brown, R A Ford & Side Creek Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S Cummings) Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 2 len at Bendigo 3yo Hcp April 12 over 1100m defeating Let'sfacethemusic carrying 51kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo F SWP on August 24 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Immortal Star carrying 57kg at $2.40. Top chance again. |
5 B MELHAM |
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VALIDATED
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs B J Blanch, Miss S L Parslow, Mrs J I Phillips, Mrs K D Baker, C R Hall, Mrs M A Cochrane, S L Cochrane, C B Christison, J M Tansell, A Biasci, B J Nash & J Savva Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 15 at Gawler Gawl Cup October 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Bamyan Buddha with 57.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Murray Bridge Hcp October 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Fancify carrying 54kg at $10. Will take great benefit from this run. |
10 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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HONOR GALORE
CLIFF BROWN 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne Bm64 March 14 over 1000m defeating Pano's Pride with 61.5kg at $2.20. Last start 6th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 4 over 1000m, 2 len behind Big Me with 60.5kg at $4.20. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
7 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 10 | 111x2 |
LA DEFENSE
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG W T Clarken, P J McLean, B F Austin, R Murphy, M G McLean, C Pearson, R Vukoman, S R Doyle, T A Shorland, A S Kittel, Ms A Kelton, C Horncastle, G T Carnegie-Smith, M P Barker, T H Austin & S G Willoughby Second run back. First-up after 16 months settled towards the rear 2nd of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on March 29 over 1100m, long-neck behind Codigo with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track 0-64 November 18 2023 over 1050m defeating All Beans with 56.5kg at $2.90. Has ability and rates a place chance. |
2 BEN PRICE |
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| 11 | 31x08 |
COOL MAGNUM
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J E Hickmott, Mrs N M How & C R Dean Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Vexatious Dancer carrying 57kg at $12. Second-up 8th of 15 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on April 19 over 1100m, 3 len behind Volcanic Express carrying 54kg at $201. Others seem to have his measure. |
9 EMILY FINNEGAN |
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