Morphettville 12 Apr 2025
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Thomas Farms Handicap (Heat 7 of Adelaide in Autumn Series) 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: +9m 1200m-W/Post; +6m Remainder. Sectional 612m. (Pent: 5.42) |
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Genuine pace headed by Longer Route from his wide draw. SPIRIT OF CAMELOT (10) looked to have peaked on her run but found again late to make it interesting here last start. Peaking now and expecting her to relish the mile. Leading player. BRAVE STAR (1) is a tough, consistent gelding. Will need a smart steer from out there but benefits with Neindorf reuniting for this third-up assault. Don't take lightly. LONGER ROUTE (8) has been right there in his three runs back and should be hitting his straps now. Will burn across from the wide alley and be in this for a very long way. ANNIHILATE (11) doesn't win out of turn but is doing enough to deserve consideration. Inside alley helps his chances. HARD PRINCE (3) strips rock-hard fit and doesn't have to improve much to be getting involved. SUGGESTED PLAY: Spirit Of Camelot to win. Wary of Longer Route leading the whole way, so saving on him.
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BRAVE STAR
PHILLIP STOKES 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Regal Bloodstock, R Livori, Mrs M Livori, K N Good, Mrs D M Good, J E Healy, Miss K M Finearty, R Pezzano, Mrs D Hill, C Hill, S Groves, Mykonos, J W Humphrey, Sands Racing, M J Sadler, D B Mortison, A S Hogan, C Cooper, Mrs G Borg & Bold Star Racing Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on March 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bakeel carrying 59.5kg at $41. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 29 over 1522m, 1.3 len behind Sparkup carrying 60.5kg at $12. Hard to beat on his best form. |
9 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 2 | x2411 |
GAWNSKI
JASON WARREN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG J Warren, Mrs G Irons, D M Irons, J Barrand, G Beary, N Gopaul, Bennetti Racing (Mgr: P C Holman), P J Galland, M Gawn, Mrs E A Golley, Payday Investments (Mgr: G A Jones), A Gallagher, Bash Boys (Mgr: P Gadsden), B S Wilson, A Bucknell, D W Spicer, Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca & Mrs M Barrand Going well. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Murray Bridge Bm68 March 8 over 1800m defeating Fanmalia carrying 60kg at $1.80. The race before that favourite; settled well back; won by a neck at this track Bm82 February 22 over 1600m defeating Watadeel with 54kg at $7.50. Sure to measure up again. |
14 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 3 | 32113 |
HARD PRINCE
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Superstar Racing (Mgr: D Smith), D Smith, Miss E Johnson, M Bradley & Ms S Culpin Going well. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track 4yo+ Bm86 on March 29 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Bamyan Buddha carrying 54kg at $4.60. The start before that won by a nose at this track Bm68 March 10 over 1600m defeating Inaugural carrying 60kg at $3.70. Can figure in the finish. |
5 JAKE TOEROEK |
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| 4 | 116x7 |
SEEKING STARDOM
ANDREW GLUYAS 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG B H Perks & H M Perks Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on March 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bakeel with 55kg at $6.50. Previously second-up got back early 9th of 13 at this track Viddora on November 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cararada carrying 59.5kg at $7. Isn't without her chance. |
6 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 5 | 53x56 |
SURPRISE COMING
MICK HUXTABLE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T H Verco, Mrs L G Verco, Mrs S E Huxtable, S M E Haigh, Mrs L Haigh, R J Eley, Mrs M A Eley, R S Nance, Ms T F Hansen, S J Schulz, M B Millbank, Mrs S J Millbank, M A Kirkham, Mrs V Kirkham, L S Young, M W Pitkin, Mrs L K Pitkin, L N Paech & S B Mckechnie Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Murray Bridge Mm 3&4yo on March 8 over 1200m, 2 len behind Shady Thinker with 58.5kg at $7.50. Last start from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on March 22 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bakeel with 57kg at $9. In the mix. |
7 BEN PRICE |
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ROYAL FOX
JESSICA TZAFERIS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MB on Tap (Mgr: J Tzaferis), B A P Burgess, Miss K J Harris, A Caligiuri, Dr L A Baldwin, J Ceppi, J Jenkins, M Barclay, M Mensfeld, M Ellis, W A J Crowe, Mrs S Elliott-Bennetts, G L J Bennetts, G Rahilly, L Evans, K Jaksch, N Tippett, L Werneke, M G Duggan & Ms T D Stoll Most recently 6th of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 29 over 1522m, 4 len behind Sparkup carrying 61kg at $41. The start before that won by a head at Morphettville Parks Bm68 March 15 over 1400m defeating Longer Route with 59kg at $26. Doesn't appeal. |
5 JESSICA TZAFERIS |
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| 7 | 624x9 |
MANZALA
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs H M Hartnett, R D Pahl, D Enright & Mrs L Enright Second-up. First-up after 14 months 9th of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 29 over 1522m, 6 len behind Sparkup with 58kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm70 on August 26 2023 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Prince Jofra with 55kg at $19. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
3 ALAN LAI |
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| 8 | 7x424 |
LONGER ROUTE
MICK HUXTABLE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S B Hayes, BM Glaetzer, T H Verco, A T Verco, R W Huxtable, J C Easley, M J Mcnab, C C Sargood, K J Gordon, C G Mayes, N F Smith, S M Prowse, B J Green, J B Lindsay & Last Route (Mgr: J M Reeves) Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 29 over 1522m, 1.1 len behind Sparkup with 59.5kg at $3.70. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on March 15 over 1400m, head behind Royal Fox carrying 59kg at $4.40. Will give a great sight. |
11 M NUNES |
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| 9 | 800x0 |
SMILING ASSASSIN
GARRET LYNCH 8YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs W E Daken & B J Daken Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 29 over 1522m, 11 len behind Sparkup carrying 58kg at $201. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on June 8 over 1550m, 9 len behind Merchant Boss with 56.5kg at $201. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
12 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 10 | 14x22 |
SPIRIT OF CAMELOT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Trilogy Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track Bm68 on March 10 over 1200m, neck behind Dual Pressure with 59kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 29 over 1522m, 0.6 len behind Sparkup carrying 59kg at $1.85. Peaking now and gets the perfect set-up. |
4 TODD PANNELL |
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| 11 | 86733 |
ANNIHILATE
CHRIS BIEG 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D J Rowe, Mrs K Rowe, P Borg, Mrs C Borg, Mrs E Hosking & S Hosking Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 29 over 1522m, 0.8 len behind Sparkup carrying 58kg at $26. Before that 3rd of 7 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on March 15 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Royal Fox carrying 58kg at $5. Holds genuine each-way claims. |
1 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 12 | 55414 |
NICAJON
MICK SHEPHERDSON 10YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG Mrs K Shepherdson & Q J Scott Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on April 5 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Serinite Illusion carrying 60kg at $17. The run before that won by a head at Ballarat Bm64 March 25 over 1400m defeating Asawin carrying 58kg at $26. In a suitable race and should be in the mix. |
10 BILLY EGAN |
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| 13 | 71126 |
INAUGURAL
BOB RICHARD 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R Richard At the latest run 6th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on March 22 over 1950m, 3.5 len behind Exalted Fire carrying 53kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Bm68 on March 10 over 1600m, nose behind Hard Prince carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Looking elsewhere. |
13 J HOLDER |
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CARARADA
JOHN HYAM 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S M Kelly, P Penta, C R Essex, M R Parker, Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam) & Dolphin Racing (Mgr: K J Johansen) Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Bm68 on March 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Dual Pressure with 53.5kg at $26. Last start 9th of 16 at this track Bm64 on March 29 over 1200m, 4 len behind Star Sirius carrying 58kg at $14. Not keen on her chances. |
2 WILL PRICE |
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PACIFIC JEWEL
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G W Evans Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Morphettville Parks 0-62 March 15 over 1550m defeating Beautiful Jewel with 54kg at $7. The start before that came from midfield and won by a neck at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 16 over 1430m defeating Hot Strut carrying 56kg at $4.40. Unlikely to finish in the winner's circle. |
8 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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