Morphettville   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Thomas Farms Centaurea Stakes 2017m

Track: GOOD 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +6m 1200m-W/Post; +2m Remainder.  

Very Sewreel should lead and dictate terms. SHE'S A HUSTLER (5) is a promising stayer on the rise. Brought up the hat-trick with a strong win over 2100m at Sandown-Lakeside last time out, where she was backed up by the clock. Kept fresh, with a tickover trial in between. The step up in grade holds no fears. DASHING DUCHESS (1) went amiss last start at the Valley but her two runs prior stack right up. Has also been freshened (49 days), and loves this trip. Can take it right to the favourite. VERY SEWREEL (6) progressed nicely second-up when a gutsy second over the mile at Mornington. Better suited stepping out in trip and looks capable of another strong showing if allowed to dictate early. SEEKING STARDOM (4) nearly caused a big boil-over in the G2 Queen Of The South Stakes, missing by a neck at huge odds. Deserves more respect, but the distance is a query. EPISODIC (3) could launch late if they overdo it in the early stages. Keep safe in minors. SUGGESTED PLAY: She's A Hustler gets the nod. Saving on Dashing Duchess.
1 0x558 DASHING DUCHESS
SYMON WILDE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, J M MacLean, D J Maclean, Mrs A J MacLean, Mrs J A MacLean, B W Casanelia, T G Casanelia, D Costa, P A Fitzgerald, M P Sheahan, I C McKinnon, R S McDonald, J Mason, J Fitzgerald, J R Parish, C T Arthur, P P R C Racing & McMumm
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm100 on March 22 over 2040m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Basilinna carrying 56.5kg at $4. The run before that 5th of 10 at Flemington Aus Cup Pre on March 8 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Middle Earth with 54kg at $21. Can give this a big shake.
1
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Lime Green, Navy Blue Diamond
2 0x070 PRIVATE LEGACY
GREGORY HICKMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G D Hickman, A P Carney, Mrs T Carney, P A Burke, Mrs N Burke, G A M Maynard, B R Turton, W S Clegg, Mrs V E Clegg, T R Bonello, Mrs A S Bonello, S R Woodlands, M R Woodlands, P Hickman, Miss J J B Hickman, K Smith, G A Cunningham & Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff)
Most recently second last of 13 at this track in the G2 Queen Of South on April 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zloties with 55kg at $17. The run before that 7th of 12 at Rosehill in the G2 Emancipatn on April 1 over 1500m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Lekvarte carrying 54kg at $51. Overlooking this time.
6
B MELHAM
Red And Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Dark Blue Sleeves
3 82430 EPISODIC
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz)
Useful mare. At the latest run from last on the turn 11th of 13 at this track in the G2 Queen Of South on April 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Zloties with 55kg at $61. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 12 over 1529m, 1.0 len behind Hellsing carrying 54kg at $26. Can launch a late bid.
7
JAMIE MELHAM
White, Red Stripes
4 6x723 SEEKING STARDOM
ANDREW GLUYAS
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
B H Perks & H M Perks
Useful mare. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track in the G2 Queen Of South on April 26 over 1600m, neck behind Zloties with 55kg at $41. Before that 2nd of 13 at this track Bm72 on April 12 over 1600m, 2 len behind Spirit Of Camelot with 57.5kg at $11. Deserves respect.
3
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Navy, White Southern Cross, Navy, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 2x111 SHE'S A HUSTLER
GRAHAME BEGG
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
M & J Racing (Mgr: M A Auld), T J Auld, P J Ingleby, D J Duckworth, T J Quinlan, Six Love (Mgr: Mrs D Edmonds), J Mcelligott & D N Grigg
On a three run winning streak. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 April 9 over 2100m defeating Lavalier carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. The run before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 12 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Fontaine Rouge carrying 59kg at $1.40. Promising stayer on her rise.
4
JORDAN CHILDS
Black, Red Striped Cap
6 32x02 VERY SEWREEL
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R H Montague, Ridgmont, A Taylor, D Lilley, A McClure, Mrs A M Pellicano, Australian Chinese Jockey Club 7, Mes Chevaux , G Crispe, Mrs C Nugent, B Nugent, Mrs S Lilley, Ms Y Schauble, S Gorman, Mrs P Gorman, Ms S Freeman-Matthews, Mrs G Daggett-Emmett, Ms K Sloane & Ms J Young
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 11th of 13 at Warwick Farm F&M Bm72 on April 2 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Yankee One with 59kg at $21. Last start 2nd of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm70 on April 19 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Sirius Statement carrying 59.5kg at $21. Can give plenty of cheek.
5
ROCHELLE MILNES
Red, Red Apple, Green Leaf Inside White Band
7 x8092 HOOPS
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
B Coopersmith & Mrs K Coopersmith
Most recently 2nd of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on April 25 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind No Fuss with 57.5kg at $91. The race before that 9th of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on April 5 over 1600m, 4 len behind Grey Ice carrying 56kg at $151. Needs to improve.
8
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Pale Blue, Navy Blue Seams, Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
8 33105 INEZ
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Alpara Lodge (Mgr: G A White)
Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Wangaratta Bm64 on May 2 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sea Strike carrying 58kg at $10. The run before that ran last of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on April 25 over 1800m, 12 len behind No Fuss carrying 55.5kg at $91. Will need to do a bit more.
2
C J PARISH
Red, Navy Blue Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap