MORPHETTVILLE PARKS   28 Sep 2024
 
GOING: G

Thomas Farms Handicap 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 23)   Rail: Out 3m 1000m-W/Post, True Remainder, Sectional 604m. (Pent: 5.25).  

Expecting Sioux Warrior to take up the running with Emmooki Magic and Lotza Bubbles close at hand. JEAN VALJEAN (2) was below his best last start at HQ when failing to finish off. Drops back in trip off a 28-day break. Expect him to be climbing over their backs at the business end. HOWL (1) also disappointed last start but was much better first-up behind the progressive Lingani. Is another that has been kept fresh for this and steps back to a pet trip. Can give this a big shake. SIOUX WARRIOR (8) doesn't win out of turn but is going better than his form reads. Put the writing on the wall last start and is well placed to feature. ZUFASTA (5) got the nose down last start when resuming. Tougher this time but is drawn to get all the favours. THE GOV (3) is yet to strike through this campaign but is knocking on the door. Usually runs well here and is a must for exotic players. SUGGESTED PLAY: Jean Valjean to win.
1 x4x40 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
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at this track Bm78 on August 17 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Lingani carrying 57kg at $9. Second run from a spell eased back early on 12th of 15 at Morphettville Bm70 on August 31 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sir Sway with 61kg at $15. Can bounce back sharply off freshen.
3
J HOLDER
BLUE, LEMON CHIFFON CHECKS, WHITE HALVED,BLACK ,BLACK HORIZONTAL RAYS,WHITE SLEEVES,BLACK ARMBANDS,CAP
2 0x259 JEAN VALJEAN
W CLARKEN & N O'SHEA
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Doyle, Mrs B J Doyle, A K Stewart, Southern States (Mgr: B Pike), P D Buttery, Dr D A Worthley, No Regrets Racing FTR Syndicate (Mgr: G B Same), The Trade Federation (Mgr: J Kelton), P J McLean, A J Cichello & D O'Driscoll
Useful type. At the latest run 9th of 15 at Morphettville Bm70 on August 31 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Sir Sway carrying 58.5kg at $5. Before that 5th of 11 at Morphettville Bm64 on August 10 over 1050m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Hooked On Wealth with 60kg at $4. Sharp bounce back anticipated, should prove tough to stop.
8
TODD PANNELL
BROWN, ORANGE CHECKS AND CAP
3 x7036 THE GOV
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B W Flitter
Last start 6th of 8 at Halidon Bm64 on September 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Zufasta carrying 61kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 14 at this track Bm72 on August 24 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Zanthron carrying 55kg at $41. Knocking on the door, worth including.
10
ALANA LIVESEY
YELLOW, BLACK BTR LOGO,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLACK CHEVRON,YELLOW CAP,BLACK STRIPES
4 3921x LOTZA BUBBLES
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
J D Nixon, Mrs J Nixon, L Bonadio, Mrs V Bonadio, Ms E E Hartley, M Quinn, Mrs S Bennett, G Bennett, Miss M D Cole, J C Robinson, P F Breslin, Ms M E Steele, L J Fulford, M J Romero, R J Harris, S J Nixon & S Strange
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by nose Strathalbyn Bm56 April 28 over 1100m defeating Agressive Bee with 60.5kg at $4. When resuming last campaign with blinkers first time; seventh of 12 at this track 0-62 September 23 2023 over 1000m, 4 len behind Wakanjeja with 56kg at $41. Keep in mind.
5
ROCHELLE MILNES
WHITE, GREEN FIVE STARS, STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE cap,GREEN STAR
5 037x1 ZUFASTA
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R Warnock, Ms J Marr, G J Blight, J Zollo, R P Scott, G R Sterrey, D R Ward, T A Fletcher, Mrs L A Warnock, Mrs M Downs, Ms L Downs, Mrs B A O'Dowd, Mrs H M Sobey, S J Mudge, C J Gair, J C Spek, P Downs, Ms J Heaney, Island Dreaming (Mgr: Ms J Heaney) & On Ya Marks (Mgr: M Gray)
Second-up. First-up after five months won by a nose at Halidon Bm64 September 15 over 1000m defeating Grand Host with 54kg at $4.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm68 on October 7 over 1000m, 2 len behind Grand Host with 55kg at $9.50. Back in great shape and is in the mix.
1
BEN PRICE
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
6 06945 QEYAADY
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Minella Bloodstock, L Harrington, D Pethybridge, S W Hyland , A J Smith, M Frangoulis, C K Clarke, A L Beaton, J G Bryden, R A Buckley, P B Dobson, Top 4M, R J Kozikowski, B R Rowett, B Williams, G Hassan, Ms G Stapleton & T Buckley
Last start 5th of 12 at this track 0-64 on September 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Deepfloat Diva carrying 59kg at $17. The run before that 4th of 14 at this track 4yo+ 0-64 on August 17 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Winning Revolution carrying 59kg at $21. Sure to be thereabouts.
7
TATUM BULL
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
7 798x6 HALLSTATT
G RICHARDS & D MOYLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms J Heaney
Second-up. First-up after eight months 6th of 11 at Morphettville Cl2 on September 14 over 1050m, 2 len behind Andrew's Memory with 55kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track 4yo+ Cl2 on November 11 over 1250m, head behind Delcredere with 60kg at $5.50. He has drawn poorly but is capable of testing this field.
9
MATT CHADWICK
BLUE, WHITE SEAMS, HOOPED SLEEVES AND WHITE CAP
8 40773 SIOUX WARRIOR
JOHN MACMILLAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell, T M Borschman, Mrs S A Borschman, C A Bubner, F De Pasquale, Dr K W Fryer, Mrs B A Fryer, Mrs T Giessauf, A Grantham, S Miller, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D Reynolds, P Rimes, Dr J Sinclair, Mrs M Thompson, Nag Traders (J Vandepeer), G Wakefield, Bindi (Mrs K Vast), B Pickett & J Rimes
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Halidon Bm64 on September 15 over 1000m, head behind Zufasta carrying 58kg at $6.50. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Morphettville Bm64 on August 10 over 1050m, slow going 4 len behind Hooked On Wealth carrying 58.5kg at $41. Going better than his form reads and is among the chances.
2
D TOURNEUR
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD DIAMOND BAND, royal blue sleeves,gold DIAMOND STRIPE , GOLD CAP
9 49300 EMMOOKI MAGIC
SCOTT WHITTLE
5YO  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
Most recently led to the turn then faded second last of 12 at Bordertown 0-54 on September 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Lynda's Legacy with 56.5kg at $16. Before that ran last of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on August 10 over 1012m, 11 len behind Prance 'N' Dance with 55.5kg at $21. Unlikely to trouble this field.
6
SAIRYN FAWKE
BLUE, white CIRCLES, white SLEEVES ,CAP
10 108x5 UTAH JOE
GRANT KLUSKE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W B & G B Kluske, K Richardson, Mrs S R Richardson, D J Bentley, Ms J A Barnes, A F & B Pieters, Ms K Pieters, G B Paterson, Ms L J Smith, J A Bongiorno, L W Roberts, Mrs B J Roberts, A W Haberfield, M P Broad, R J & M J Wilkinson & Ms A G Sacca
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 10 at this track Nmw Bm70 on September 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Babayka with 52kg at $81. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at this track Bm62 on August 19 2023 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Lonrodex carrying 55.5kg at $61. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
4
J POTTER
LILAC, RED SLEEVES AND CAP