MORPHETTVILLE PARKS   20 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G(4)

Petaluma Handicap 1250m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.57).  

Fast pace assured with The Stalker, Dare To Be Free and Trantoro leading the charge. TRANTORO (13) didn't give his rivals a sniff when resuming at Gawler, leading pillar-to-post to shed her maiden tag. Tougher this time but is drawn to advantage and gets in well at the weights with the 2kg claimer sticking. Will take some reeling in. DODD (3) dug deep to fend off his main rivals and get on the scoreboard last time at Gawler. Fitter again and only needs to hold his form to be fighting out the finish again. PRINCE REICHWEITE (8) was an eye-catcher first-up. Drawn to go back again but warrants safekeeping. Another last-start maiden winner in EPISODIC (6) can also be included in the chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dodd each-way.
1 55x14 THE STALKER
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J Heaney, Island Dreaming (Mgr: Ms J Heaney), D Sulda, C A Reynolds, J M Baker, B I Jamieson, Mrs S D Belperio, Mrs N Femia, F Femia, Mrs S K Hawxwell, Friends of Ed 17, R M Warnock, Mrs L A Warnock & G Belperio
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 16 over 1000m defeating Pure Bliss with 57kg at $5. Last start 4th in a small field at Oakbank 3yo Bm66 on March 30 over 1050m, slow going 2 len behind Great Maximus carrying 58kg at $21. Profiles nicely. Top chance.
14
LACHLAN NEINDORF
BLUE, WHITE SEAMS, HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
2 551 THEBARBEROFSEVILLE
LISA WHELAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Hard Hat (Mgr: C Cully)
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1200m defeating Timeonlees with 59kg at $19. The race before that 5th of 8 at Colac 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Auriel with 58kg at $6.50. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.
8
JAKE TOEROEK
BLUE, WHITE FIVE SPOTS AND SLEEVES, BLUE CAP
3 38x21 DODD
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J M Oxlade,Ms T M Oxlade, Miss C I Oxlade,K D J Schubert, Mrs L R Day, B W Crowell & L J Crowell BDF Racing(Mgr M J Blaschek)
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1100m, slow going 0.7 len behind Pure Bliss with 57kg at $6. Second-up won by a neck at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Hard Prince with 57.5kg at $3.30. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
10
ALANA KELLY
PINK, PURPLE DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES, CAP
4 642x7 FREE VINO
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
W J Butterfield, Mrs B J McDonald, C S Clarke, T J McDonald, D K McDonald, Mrs M J McDonald & Warlang Racing (Mgr: R C Warland)
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at this track Cg&E 0-64 on April 6 over 1250m, 5 len behind Delightful Shecky carrying 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Just Joking with 58kg at $19. Worth consideration.
9
LIAM RIORDAN
Royal Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
5 22341 UTILITARIAN
J DUNN & K BISHOP
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M J Hickmott), J M Maya & L Jervis
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 5.5 len at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 7 over 1350m defeating Sheezahiflya carrying 58kg at $1.40. The start before that 4th of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Don't Matta Me carrying 58kg at $3.30. Last-start winner worth including
12
CALLAN MURRAY
LIGHT BLUE, PURPLE SPOTS, WHITE STRIPE, PURPLE SEAMS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE CHECK, PURPLE COLLAR, LIGHT BLUE CAP, PURPLE SPOTS
6 522x1 EPISODIC
W CLARKEN & N O'SHEA
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz)
Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 1 over 1050m defeating Koyu Beach carrying 56kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Aztec Dancer carrying 56kg at $1.90. Strong winning chance.
1
TODD PANNELL
WHITE, RED STRIPES
7 253x5 NASHO
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B W Crowell, Mrs L J Crowell & Mrs J M Oxlade
Second run back. First-up after four months second last in a small field at Oakbank 3yo Bm66 on March 30 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Great Maximus with 57kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Geeijo carrying 57.5kg at $2. Sure to run well.
13
ANNA JORDSJO
RED ,GOLD DIAMONDS,RED SLEEVES,GOLD DIAMOND CHECKS , GOLD CAP
8 107x5 PRINCE REICHWEITE
JOHN HYAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
The Wizz (Mgr: C R Clifford), Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam), C R Clifford, T Psarakis, G A Newling, S R Garbutt, Mrs W J Weakley, A S Bath, I B Garbutt, Ms L A Costello, C Long, P Hartigan & Mrs J P Mundy
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at this track Cg&E 0-62 on March 16 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Storyteller carrying 57kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 7 at this track 3yo Bm64 on September 23 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Vincent's Star with 56kg at $26. One of the top chances.
11
MS C JONES
BOTTLE GREEN, WHITE CHECKS AND SLEEVES, BOTTLE GREEN CAP, WHITE STAR
9 841x FLYING ASSASSIN
GARRET LYNCH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs w E Daken & B J Daken
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning won by 0.5 len Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 10 over 1210m defeating Tuff Operator with 56.5kg at $1.90. On debut eighth of 12 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1050m, soft track; 6 len behind Sharendipity carrying 54.5kg at $101. Prefer to see how he returns.
15
SAIRYN FAWKE
RED, GREEN DIAGONAL HALVES, YELLOW SASH, GREEN SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP,RED QUARTERED,GREEN PEAK
10 61x0 SIR REGINALD
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
I C Gore, J Unwala, R W Harrison, Miss K L Lawson, D J Klingner, Mrs K Klingner, G D Searle, Mrs N A Searle, Mrs B V Callanan, Ms K L Harrison, M T Lipsys, C Wissell & Mrs C Wissell
Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at this track Cg&E 0-64 on April 6 over 1250m, 8 len behind Delightful Shecky with 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up settled well back; won by a head at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1200m defeating Moon Treaty with 56.5kg at $13. Unlikely to threaten.
7
TEAGAN VOORHAM
GOLD, PURPLE SASH, RED CAP
11 2123x BURNING BRIGHT
ANDREW GLUYAS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
BH Perks,Ms AM Clough,HS Perks,Miss TN Perks & JA Perks
Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Balaklava Bm62 November 22 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Enterprise Jewel carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw August 23 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Ladymeansbusiness carrying 50kg at $41. Don't underestimate.
6
J HOLDER
NAVY, WHITE SOUTHERN CROSS, NAVY sleeves, RED ,WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, RED CAP
12 413x2 DARE TO BE FREE
BILL BOGARTS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs J R Bogarts, B W Bogarts & Ms E J Harby
Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Strathalbyn Cl2 on March 27 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bellalique carrying 56kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Velvet Star carrying 53kg at $3.30. Needs to lift.
5
D TOURNEUR
RED, WHITE STAR
13 52x1 TRANTORO
RYAN BALFOUR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
R W Balfour, Mrs R Lurati, CHL Racing (Mgr: C H Waterman), K R Rayson, Mrs P Rayson, R J Cooke, Ms A M Playford, Dr J K Sinclair, A Turrell, A S Yates, M P Chapman, K Gray, R P Gray, Luvsapunt (Mgr: M Harvey), Black Caviar Racing (Mgr: L A Yates), G W Cook, A C Newman, Mrs J Shaw & D M Pretty
Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 2.75 len at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1200m in soft going defeating Tennessee Maggie with 56kg at $2.50. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; 2nd of 7 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on January 7 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Crackle 'N' Burn carrying 57.5kg at $12. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Improver with winning prospects.
4
ALANA LIVESEY
Gold, Black Seams, Gold Sleeves, Black Seams, Black And White Checked Cap, Gold Pom Pom
14 584x1 TRUE GEM
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Cornerstone Stud Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: Sam Pritchard-Gordon)
Second run back. First-up after five months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at Clare 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1100m defeating Wadaana carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Kembla Grange Mdn on November 7 over 1200m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Likeabomb with 55kg at $17. Facing a tougher challenge.
3
JACOB OPPERMAN
Navy, White Sash, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
15 315x2 SET ON YOU
RYAN BALFOUR
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R B Satchell, Mrs L F Satchell, T E Satchell, P G Spiers, Mrs S E Spiers, P Dixon, G Cundy, Miss E Cundy, Z Broadstock, P W Greenbank, Wings One (Mgr: R W Balfour), Wings Two (Mgr: R W Balfour), D J Tucker, B Creeney, J B Golden, L Elliston, Ms D A Lehmann, J W Fullerton, D W Harvey & K J Rejack
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at this track F&M 0-64 on April 6 over 1250m, 1.3 len behind Jazz Affair with 56kg at $15. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Losesomewinmore with 56kg at $61. Improver who is an excellent winning chance.
15
Gold, Red Five Spots And Red Cap
16 80x54 CHAMBERS BAY
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, Miss C R Stephenson, S R Day, I L Cook, G Burrell, C Barkley, B J Britten, J Bunting, I M Burrell, P G Wells, Bennett Bloodline (Mgr: N P Bennett), CMH Shearing (Mgr: Miss C M Heka) & MWM Racing (Mgr: R Tranter)
Third-up today. Freshened for 45 days. First-up 5th of 13 at this track Cl1 on February 17 over 1300m, 2 len behind Kristobel carrying 58kg at $17. Second-up 4th of 11 at Balaklava Cl1 on March 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind Super Alana with 60kg at $3. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
2
KAYLA CROWTHER
BLACK, ORANGE CHECKS, BENNETT RACING LOGO, WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES, BLACK CAP,ORANGE CHECKED
17 75415 AMELIA VALENTINA
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
I C Gore, D Wake, A K Day, M J Harrington, G D Searle, S Collins, Ms A F Burke, B A Matar, B J Perry & Mrs N A Searle
Resumes off a 31 day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on March 20 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Startide carrying 57kg at $26. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 6 over 1200m defeating Little Chicago carrying 53kg at $13. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
15
NICOLA YUEN
GOLD, PURPLE FIVE SPOTS, GREEN SLEEVES AND CAP
18 9x242 THEBIGSOSSO
ALI BROOK
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Smart Racing Stables (Mgr: N W Smart)
At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Oakbank 0-56 on April 1 over 1100m, nose behind Utah Joe with 57kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track Cg&E 0-62 on March 16 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Storyteller carrying 57kg at $13. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
17
ROCHELLE MILNES
ROYAL BLUE, RED QUARTERS AND CAP