Gawler   03 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Gawler Self Storage Class 1 Handicap 1100m

Track: Soft 7   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: +2m 1700m-1500m Including Chutes, +2m 800m-400m, True Remainder. (Pent: 7.00)  

Plenty of pace with Silver Chaos and Koratora leading from Emmooki Magic. Great race with several progressive types tackling each other. KORATORA (1) destroyed her rivals in maiden grade last start and can go on with it here. She likes the track, she handles wet conditions and she's drawn to give Opperman options in the run. She's the one they have to beat. JUST A JEWEL (6) handled the Heavy going third-up with a narrow victory at this track to secure her maiden victory as a 40-1 chance. The inside barrier can see her sit closer this time around and if she can run up to that performance, she'll be in the finish again. GUMERACHA CRACKER (4) showed enough last campaign to suggest she has some ability. Holder hopping on board first-up is a good push for her chances and she can land the knockout blow. ALL SHOT (2) looks to have plenty of upside and can resume on a positive note. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Koratora to win.
1 40x21 KORATORA
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
T J Doudle, Campolina Pty Ltd (Mgr: I C Bell), W J Henson, J A Macdonald, J Woods, Mrs R Woods, B Woods, Mrs C Walker, S Walker, Mrs T Woods, K Abbott, B L Kwaterski, J S Finlay-Smith & Fast Cow (Mgr: Mrs M M Rehn)
Third-up today. Resuming made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Silver Chaos carrying 57kg at $8. Second run from a spell won by 3.5 len at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw July 5 over 1200m in soft going defeating Perilous Lass carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Sure to measure up here after brilliant maiden win.
4
JACOB OPPERMAN
Maroon, Gold Maple Leaf, Halved Sleeves, Gold Cap
2 419x ALL SHOT
JON O'CONNOR
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K Harrison, O C Yau, C C S Leung, P N U (Mgr: G McIntosh) & Mane Attraction 1 (Mgr: K Cahill)
He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-62 March 8 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bouncing Beyond with 55kg at $8.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw January 29 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Steel Tsunami with 56.5kg at $26. Plenty of upside and can make a statemen on resumption.
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ALANA LIVESEY
Navy Blue, White Seams, White And Navy Blue Seams Cap
3 75360 RUSSIAN BOBSHARK
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Quest Thoroughbreds, D. Woodward & J D & K B racing
Most recently 11th of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 9 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Miss Gabbiano with 61kg at $20. The start before that 6th of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on June 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cicala with 57kg at $21. Draws out again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
8
ROCHELLE MILNES
Lime, Purple And White Band, Purple Sleeves, White Stars, White And Purple Hooped Cap
4 3310x GUMERACHA CRACKER
ANDREW GLUYAS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
G J Cox, Mrs B A Cox, S A Cox, Mrs A L Cox & Miss D L Cox
Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 September 28 over 1250m, 9 len behind Voltage Point with 57kg at $15. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw July 28 2024 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Quanah with 52.5kg at $12. Happy to watch and see what she can do first-up.
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J HOLDER
Black, Lime Diamonds, Pink Sleeves And Cap
5 x4542 LITTLEBOURKESTREET
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell) & A Brown
Last start 4th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo Bm66 on July 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Noetzie carrying 55kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 25 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Shadow Eagle with 59kg at $4.80. Well placed back in grade and looks a winning chance.
3
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Bottle Green, Red Yoke, Halved Sleeves, Red Cap
6 7x841 JUST A JEWEL
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J E Hickmott, D Neven, Mrs R Neven, D Dewar, P D Brown, D A Ward, Mrs N M How, S T Thorneycroft, D M Sandery, J R Keane, P L Keane & K N Stanley
Racing well recently. Last start won by a nose at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw July 16 over 1200m in the wet defeating Now East carrying 55.5kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1100m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Silky Smooth carrying 55.5kg at $15. Last start maiden winner and can measure up in this.
3
MARGARET COLLETT
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
7 810x0 REAL HUMOUR
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J D & K B Racing
Second-up. First-up after 16 months ran last of 12 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 30 over 1050m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Halliwell with 56.5kg at $201. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Port Lincoln 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on February 18 2024 over 1000m, 7 len behind Diamente Tagliato carrying 57kg at $17. Didn't do enough first-up.
6
BROOKE KING
White, Purple Collar, Purple And Turquoise Checked Sides, Sleeves And Cap, Purple Pom Pom
8 x2138 SILVER CHAOS
ROSLYN DAY
4YO  GR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
G R Mullighan, Mrs J L Mullighan, Miss K L Mullighan, Mrs C A Beames, C B Francis, Mrs M L Francis, T Francis, N Francis, Miss D L Francis, Mrs S E Hazelager & T J Tomblin
Most recently did the work up front then tired second last of 9 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm68 on July 19 over 1550m, slow going 10 len behind Sav On Ice carrying 54kg at $41. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 14 at Balaklava Cl1 on July 9 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind From The Block carrying 58kg at $5.50. Has shown glimpses of good ability but mixing form.
5
CONNOR MURTAGH
Purple, White Band, Quartered Cap
9 6x490 FOUR DIVA
SCOTT WHITTLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Ms J Mason, D Mason, N Lanzendoerfer & C D Mason
Most recently 11th of 14 at Balaklava Cl1 on July 9 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind From The Block carrying 53.5kg at $61. The run before that second last of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 25 over 1100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Shadow Eagle with 56.5kg at $21. Not likely to threaten on recent form.
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ALYSHA WARREN
Royal Blue, White Circles, Sleeves And Cap
10 086x3 EMMOOKI MAGIC
SCOTT WHITTLE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
D J McCully, Mrs B E Mccully, P C Thomas, Mrs A J Thomas, R W Eggers, D J Mclure, R L Mcdowell, Mrs P McCully, D G Rossato, G L Watson & Ms E Whittle
Second run back. First-up after seven months held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 9 over 1050m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Gilmore with 52kg at $81. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 6 2024 over 1050m, 10 len behind Oakland Raider with 56kg at $26. Harder here though and doesn’t rate highly.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
Light Blue, Red Circles, Sleeves And Cap
11 999x0 LACHLAN CASTLE
TOM JOLLY
8YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
J B Jolly
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 11 at Port Augusta 0-52 on July 20 over 1100m, 10 len behind Shikanic carrying 53kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Balaklava 0-56 on December 4 over 1200m, 11 len behind Exalted Kate with 51.5kg at $151. Last win was two-and-a-half years ago and he looks tested in this.
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ZOE LLOYD
Black, White Skull And Cross Bones And Seams