Morphettville 26 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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PFD Food Services Chairman's Stakes 2000m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: True. |
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Strong pace as Opening Address pushes forward along with Dubai Focus from an outside gate. GOLDRUSH GURU (1) drops back sharply in class after tackling the G1 Australian Derby at Randwick. Has struggled to threaten of late but has been facing elite company. Expect him to give a much sharper account of himself in this easier line-up. ATHANATOS (2) is thriving this prep, following a Flemington win with a gritty second in the LR Port Adelaide Guineas. Stackhouse sticks and he looks well placed to strike again. SNOOPY NOW (5) made a big impression when storming home to win the Port Adelaide Guineas. Extra ground looks a plus and he’s trending the right way. Serious threat. SCINTILLANTE (11) also comes through the Guineas, rounding out the placings with a strong closing effort. With Shinn reuniting and a rise in trip, he's a definite threat. Can only beat what's in front of you, and that's exactly what COMPRESSING (8) has done. Drawn sticky but gets a key booking in Brown. Don't dismiss easily. SUGGESTED PLAY: Goldrush Guru to get things back on track.
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GOLDRUSH GURU
ANDREW GLUYAS 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, G F Marriott, Mrs J A Marriott, B V White & Mrs K L White At the latest run eased back early on 11th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 12 len behind Aeliana with 56.5kg at $15. The start before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Rhil Gneas on March 22 over 2000m, 6 len behind Broadsiding with 56.5kg at $5. Well placed here and expecting a much better result. |
7 J HOLDER |
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| 2 | 32212 |
ATHANATOS
PHILLIP STOKES 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A Sophoulis, Ms A Tammer, Mrs S Newnham, Peacock Racing, Brittain Racing, G Towers, P Gallivan, Ms V Edwards, Mrs A Farren, D Farren, G Decorso, Mrs K Dunstan, L Dunstan, Mrs E Newton-Brown, K Smart & G Michalopoulos Useful type. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Snoopy Now with 57.5kg at $1.65. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Flemington Vg Reef March 29 over 1600m defeating The Muffin Man with 57kg at $3.60. Key chance capable of going on with it. |
1 D W STACKHOUSE |
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OPENING ADDRESS
LIAM HOWLEY 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Liam Howley Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L Howley), C W Kwok, Windsor Park Stud Ltd (Mgr: R A Schick), BMD Racing (Mgr: B Doherty), R A Chapman, G Singh, Mrs J A Cartledge, R W Gamble & Mrs S J Gamble Useful gelding. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Alister Clark on March 22 over 2040m, slow going 13 len behind Shanwah carrying 57kg at $4.80. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 15 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Gns on March 1 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Feroce carrying 57kg at $81. Each-way chance. |
3 C NEWITT |
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SAINT EMILION
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing, G Harvey, Horsepower Racing, Ms S T Hancock, I T Gitsham, M J Bulley, Mrs K Tew, G J Cooper, M A Wolens, S P Loane, L Seminara, Ellendee, Three Cruisers, M P Carroll, Dynamic No 147, Dynamic No 148, Dynamic No 149, Dynamic No 150, A Cranes & Mrs P Smith Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Cs Hayes on February 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Sepals carrying 57.5kg at $71. Second-up ran last of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Carbine on April 5 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Evaporate carrying 57kg at $81. Looks to be making up the numbers. |
9 M J ZAHRA |
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SNOOPY NOW
DARRYL HEWITT 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track LR Pt A Gneas April 12 over 1800m defeating Athanatos carrying 57.5kg at $26. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track 3yo C&G on March 29 over 1600m, long-neck behind Darknconfidential carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Should measure up again. |
8 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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DUBAI FOCUS
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG A Bain, N Rantanen-Reynolds, R Warbanoff, S Goldsmith, R Knight, B Lavis, Nothinlikefamily, PH Racing, Triple D Syndicate, Ponderosa Syndicate, B Hanna, B Smith, W O'Malley, T Stribling, L Clancey, P Franklyn, A Pearse, P Dolman, Pay 4 Parking Syndicate & ABR Dubai Focus Club Racing well. Last start 4th of 14 at this track in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 3 len behind Snoopy Now with 57.5kg at $14. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo C&G on March 29 over 1600m, neck behind Darknconfidential carrying 60kg at $1.75. Can sneak into the frame. |
12 J MOTT |
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GARNACHO
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne) & T E Woodman Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 9 at Bendigo in the LR Bdgo Guineas on April 12 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Wonder Boy with 60kg at $20. The run before that 15th of 17 at Flemington in the LR Moomba Plate on March 29 over 1100m, 6 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 57kg at $151. Looks tested in this field. |
17 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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COMPRESSING
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG A Kheir, J O'Neill, Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Whitby), Deg Racing (Mgr: D Degenhardt), S Lewin, T Maddern, Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), B Secatore, Mrs R Secatore, C Secatore, SVDA Racing (Mgr: L Robinson), P Larkin, I Burford, W Bradnam & Busuttin Racing Yet to taste defeat in two starts. On debut, favourite; won by 1.75 len at Terang Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1606m defeating Judge Jenni with 59kg at $11. Last time out favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Cranbourne Bm64 April 4 over 2080m defeating La Rosetta with 59kg at $2.80. Deserves serious thought. |
15 ETHAN BROWN |
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DARKNCONFIDENTIAL
STUART GOWER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S P Gower, A P Newman, G R Burns, Mrs L E Gower, B J Stewart, Mrs J E Stewart, R S Holton, C H Holton, P J Treloar, C J Formby, A Gelberg, C P Gordon, R L Mullarvey, P J Mullarvy, T W Newman,p boyle & Irongate (Mgr: Mrs K R Daniell) Most recently 5th of 14 at this track in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 4 len behind Snoopy Now carrying 57.5kg at $41. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track 3yo C&G March 29 over 1600m defeating Dubai Focus carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Not keen on his chances this time. |
5 JAKE TOEROEK |
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LAVALIER
JAMES CUMMINGS 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Godolphin Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on April 9 over 2100m, 0.5 len behind She's A Hustler with 54.5kg at $6. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Carnival Row with 56kg at $9. Not without his chance. |
6 JAMIE MELHAM |
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SCINTILLANTE
CLIFF BROWN 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J A Brown, Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury), K Yong, Symphony Racing (Mgr: P A Cook), R A Pegum & S L Malcolm Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Snoopy Now with 57.5kg at $16. The race before that won by a nose at Sale Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1717m in soft going defeating Northwood Vamoose with 59kg at $2. On the right trajectory. |
4 B SHINN |
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CAPTAIN HILFIGER
PETER GELAGOTIS 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG E Gelagotis, S J Moss, P A Moss, Mrs P Moss, Ms M Ballard, S F Spiteri, G E Kahan, The Captain (Mgr: S Wallis), G M Farrell, C K P (Mgr: K Parker), Ringa Ding Racing (Mgr: B J Tansing), G Kaparos, P Gilmore, G Williams, R Baliva, W J Higgins & D P Jessen Most recently won by 1.5 len at Sale Bm58 April 8 over 1736m defeating Cha Cha Changes with 60.5kg at $10. The race before that 6th of 9 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Trangoojahray carrying 58.5kg at $41. Would have to improve even further. |
2 BEN ALLEN |
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STIRRUP CUP
SARAH RUTTEN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Dr P B C Rofe & J M Barrington Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 8 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm70 on March 22 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Ad Astra with 56.5kg at $51. Second-up won by 2 len at Murray Bridge 0-60 (App Only) April 9 over 1600m defeating Wild Winner with 55.5kg at $7. Will need to do even more. |
13 HARRY COFFEY |
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GIN RUMMY
ALEXANDER JUSTICE 3YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG A C S Justice, Ms C L Evans & Mrs S J Justice At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 11 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating The Punk Rocker with 57kg at $2.50. The start before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at this track 3yo C&G on March 29 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Darknconfidential carrying 54kg at $31. Will need to do even more. |
10 J POTTER |
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TEL AVIV
CIARON MAHER 3YO GREY FILLY 55.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski) & A Kheir Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Mornington Mdn-Sw April 6 over 2050m defeating Just Landed with 57kg at $1.85. The run before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 2000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lunar Lover with 54kg at $7. Would have to improve even further. |
11 B MELHAM |
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HEAVENBENT
DAVID PAGE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG D V Page, Mrs R A Page, Mrs P A Browning & B W Browning Last start from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Balaklava Bm60 on April 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind The Golden Fist with 55kg at $21. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track in the LR C Lindop on March 29 over 1600m, 7 len behind Comanche Miss carrying 55kg at $201. Not keen on her chances. |
11 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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RECIPROCAL
MICK HUXTABLE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T H Verco, Mrs L G Verco, P J Seears, Mrs H S Seears, Mrs SE Huxtable, A T Verco, P G Russell, T H Mcleod, G A Noblet, R S Nance, Ms T F Hansen, J F Downer, Mrs A M Downer, R M C Warden, MB Millbank, Mrs SJ Millbank & Estate Of G F McMahon Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last in a small field at this track 3yo C&G on March 29 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Darknconfidential with 55kg at $31. Second-up 9th of 14 at this track in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 6 len behind Snoopy Now carrying 57.5kg at $201. Looks tested in this field. |
14 BEN PRICE |
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