Morphettville 09 May 2026
GOING: S(6)
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Sportsbet David Coles AM Stakes 1200m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: +9m 2100-1900, +7m Remainder Sectional 609m. (Pent: 6.25) |
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A solid tempo on the cards with I Am Speed heading them off. PORTARLINGTON (3) took his time to wind up against the older horses first-up but finished strongly in restricted room late. He’ll have taken improvement from that and should be sharper early with the blinkers going on for the first time. ICELADY (9) has shown promising signs in both runs back in Victoria and looks to be trending the right way. Expect Milnes to have her within striking distance turning for home before letting down strongly. BRAVE HUSTLER (4) produced an impressive finishing burst down the middle to score on debut at Murray Bridge. This is a much tougher assignment, though he’s worth following up. VANDAROSS (1) comes through some strong juvenile races and hasn’t been far away despite starting at big odds. The draw is awkward, but he’s at peak fitness now and is worth including. MARBLES (12) is a Snitzel filly on debut for the Price & Kent Jnr stable. Has jumped out well leading in and comes from a yard renowned for getting them up and firing early doors. SUGGESTED PLAY: Portarlington to win.
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VANDAROSS
MATTHEW SEYERS 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M J Seyers, J S Hylan, Ms K Gooden, Hi Five (Mgr: R I Sweet), Mrs G Chaplin, D Girdham, Ms M Black, M I Adams, Mrs R F Opperman, Ms A Gates, P B Daniels, S Schubert, M A Gilchrist, Tagoon Racing (Mgr: J S F Fulham), Mrs J C Gebhardt & C McTaggart Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track in the G3 Breeders Stks on April 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Verzain carrying 57.5kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track in the LR Without Fear on April 11 over 1050m, slow going 1.75 len behind Verzain with 57.5kg at $101. Made headway last time. Comes through stronger races and is worth respecting. |
10 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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JARBARDAR
CRAIG WIDDISON 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S C Robertson, Mrs K A Robertson, D A Robertson, J A Robertson & B A Robertson Dual acceptor. Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 3.5 len at Wagga 2yo Hcp April 19 over 1000m defeating Borata's Girl carrying 58kg at $1.35. Likely to find this out of reach. |
12 J LYON |
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| 3 | 41x9 |
PORTARLINGTON
PHILLIP STOKES 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G McMahon, G Toll, Brittain Racing, D Johnson, Mrs K Canning, S Wagner, D Barker, C J G Smith, R Shields, O Kelly, Shepp (Mgr: O Kelly), J Rose, Mrs J Fitzgerald, G Ferguson, Ms G Peirson-Jones, P Anderson, T Walsh, R Sims & D Wagner Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on April 18 over 1250m, 2.75 len behind Bouncing Beyond with 55.5kg at $12. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Morphettville Parks 2yo Sw+P November 15 over 1000m defeating Churchill Rose with 56.5kg at $2. Was good late in restricted room and should be sharper this time with the blinkers on first time. |
2 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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BRAVE HUSTLER
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J M Oxlade, F G Sghirripa, K D J Schubert, C J Young, Mrs M Young, Mrs S M Prendergast, Mrs J M Billinger, M B Millbank, Mrs S J Millbank, Contractors (Mgr: I Sghirripa), A Gardiner, J N Heaslip & D W Billinger At debut, won came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Murray Bridge 2yo Mdn-Sw April 22 over 1100m defeating I Am Speed with 57.5kg at $8.50. Impressed on debut and is worth following up. |
1 L STOJAKOVIC |
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I AM SPEED
TRAVIS DOUDLE 2YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG S Iskander Was well in the market at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Murray Bridge 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Brave Hustler carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Looks tested in this field. |
7 WILL PRICE |
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BLUE METEOR
CIARON MAHER 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG R Saini & Mrs A M Saini Dual acceptor. At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Ladhar with 58kg at $5.50. One to consider with plenty of improvement to come. |
9 L CURRIE |
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PIAZZA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 2YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Dorrington Farm Two-year-old gelding having first start by leading sire So You Think out of Missy Cummings. Was second in a Caulfield Heath trial over 1000m April 23. Can make his presence felt. |
10 B MELHAM |
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HOWCANI RESISTYOU
LLOYD KENNEWELL 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A K Teo) Dual acceptor. Was well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Terang 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Crank with 56kg at $4.60. Each-way chance. |
5 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 9 | 42 |
ICELADY
CIARON MAHER 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG TCT Racing, Damiano Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Mrs M Damiano, McMahon Family Racing, Senmo Racing Syndicate, J Carter, Gagnantes Racing, Mrs S Edmunds, D Goodwin, JMMP Racing, D Moxon, F Stivala, Ms G Stroud, A Voller, J Kydd, Firecracker Racing, W Neylon, CMR, J Willcox-Litovkin & T O'Sullivan Dual acceptor. Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 12 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Chapados carrying 56kg at $9. Second-up 2nd of 11 at Pakenham 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Wonderful Sky carrying 57kg at $11. On the up and gets her chance to put it all together. |
8 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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HEAT MAP
JASON WARREN 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), Mrs H E Austin, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Mrs B A Robinson, J McCusker & D J Blair At debut, 4th of 11 at Pakenham 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Wonderful Sky carrying 57kg at $14. Others seem to have her measure. |
3 ZAC SPAIN |
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BREVITAS
PHILLIP STOKES 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG S P Hedge, C J Leslie, Pony Racing, B Philpott, G J Yeomans, D W Barham, B J Bourke, J J Dudley, W J Shaw, H Tam, F Tavolaro, G D Wilson, L S Yeomans, G K Fish, K A Osborn, B T Corcoran & Mrs J Philpott At debut, 8th of 10 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp on April 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Rubare carrying 56kg at $14. Would have to improve sharply. |
6 ZAC LLOYD |
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MARBLES
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Sheamus Mills Bloodstock Ladies & Newton Ladies Filly by Snitzel on debut. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on April 27. Has jumped out well in readiness and hails from a sharp juvenile stable, so respect any market moves. |
4 D W STACKHOUSE |
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