Morphettville   31 May 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

Sportsbet Handicap 1533m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +10m 1200m-W/Post; +8m Remainder, Sectional 613m. (Pent: 6.21)  

Reasonable tempo with Dream Baby probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. STORM SEASON (2) didn’t fire at Caulfield last time out but is much better placed in this company. His run two back at Mornington was solid and a return to that form would see him go very close. This looks the right setup to bounce back. Will be taking the strongest strides late. BIG BRUTE (1) was good two weeks ago when narrowly missing first-up. Gets help at the weights again and should prove tough to stop with added fitness. WILD WINNER (6) made light work of her CL2 rivals over the mile last start. Tougher this time but is on the up and deserves respect. MAPLEWAY (4) continues to improve and is sharpened with the blinkers going on first time. Don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Storm Season to win.
1 724x2 BIG BRUTE
CHRIS BIEG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C M Bieg, Onion Balls Racing (Mgr: D J Rowe), N P Latty, R Beens, D Ladd, J S Baumer, P L Cave, P A Mauger, S J Clarke & RTS Racing (Mgr: J S Baumer)
Second run back. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 0.5 len behind Merchant Boss with 55kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Morphettville Parks in the LR Oaklands on June 29 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Femminile with 56kg at $5.50. Capable of fighting out the finish again.
9
FELICITY ATKINSON
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands
2 x1526 STORM SEASON
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow), Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), Morgcam Racing (Mgr: C C Pickford), R Lebrasse & L G Jackson
Dual acceptor. Useful filly. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Madiyya with 59kg at $11. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Mornington 3yo SWP on April 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Movin Out carrying 55kg at $6. Rates highly. Hard to beat on her best form.
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M NUNES
Navy Blue, Emerald Green Checks, Gold Sleeves And Cap
3 3166x HITCHHIKERSGUIDE
BRENTON JONES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr PL Rayner, Miss JL Oldfield, Mr SM Oldfield
He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Warrnambool Bm58 March 28 over 1700m, soft track; 6 len behind Mark Of The Man with 61kg at $11. On debut sixth of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw December 7 over 1170m, 3.5 len behind Sakura with 58kg at $12. Will take great benefit from this outing.
10
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Royal Blue, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap
4 0x516 MAPLEWAY
ALEXANDER JUSTICE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Bungan Street Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Useful type. Last start 6th of 15 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on May 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Turned Loose with 59kg at $16. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 30 over 1400m defeating Zippity Doodah carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Each-way chance.
8
CONNOR MURTAGH
White, Red Hoops And Collar, Black And White Hooped Sleeves And Hooped Cap
5 41474 SILVER LIFESTYLE
FRANCIS SMITH
3YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
F J L Smith, C J Smith & M Smith
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 14 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on May 18 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Prodigal Lad carrying 57kg at $5.50. The start before that 7th of 11 at Oakbank Shillabeer on April 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Teardrop Rotation with 56.5kg at $4.40. Must improve sharply.
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MARGARET COLLETT
Royal Blue, Red Stars, Yellow Cap
6 30231 WILD WINNER
ANDREW GLUYAS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
B H Perks & Ms A M Clough
Going well. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at Balaklava Cl2 May 21 over 1600m defeating Back Me Up Benny with 57kg at $2.10. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 15 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on May 14 over 1600m, 2 len behind Turned Loose with 58kg at $4. Has to be taken seriously.
3
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Navy, White Southern Cross, Navy, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
7 4x21 ZIPPITY DOODAH
DARRYL CARRISON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
H M B Capital Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S Cummings)
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Mapleway with 54kg at $14. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at Strathalbyn Cge Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1350m on a soft track defeating All Too True carrying 57.5kg at $2. One of the chances.
6
TODD PANNELL
Black, Cerise Sleeves, Black Cap
8 431x9 MYSTICAL WISDOM
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
R R Jolly, BBQ Inn Racing No 1 (Mgr: R R Jolly), BBQ Inn Racing No 2 (Mgr: R R Jolly), Lima Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs C White), C M Fitzgerald, Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon), L D Baring & DJ Wilton
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 9th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Merchant Boss carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Gawler 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on November 7 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Stirrup Cup with 56.5kg at $1.80. Likely improver.
4
JAKE TOEROEK
Navy, Yellow Epaulettes, Yellow And Red Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Red Seams
9 50237 SEE YA LATER BABY
TRAVIS DOUDLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T J Doudle, D C Cantone, Free Money Saturdays (Mgr: J W Butcher), S Kardachi, M A Milano & S Pritchard-Gordon
At the latest run got back early 7th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on May 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Falanghina with 56kg at $7. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Oakbank Shillabeer on April 19 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Teardrop Rotation with 53.5kg at $7. Rates highly on best form, can turn things around.
5
J HOLDER
Purple, Yellow Diamond, Green Sleeves, Yellow Cap
10 4x241 DREAM BABY
DAVID JOLLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M J O'Donnell
Useful filly. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Strathalbyn 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Rhinestone Rory with 55.5kg at $1.50. The start before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Mapleway carrying 55kg at $4.60. Top-three contender.
7
FRED W KERSLEY
Cream, Dark Green FF Brand And Armbands
11 x0301 SMOKIN' EYES
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J Martin, Ms L A Reed, S J Officer & Mrs G Officer
Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Strathalbyn F&M Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1350m in soft going defeating The Last Flash carrying 57kg at $3.30. Before that ran last of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cosmic Spy carrying 53.5kg at $3.20. Hard to enthuse as she is not too reliable.
5
ROCHELLE MILNES
Lime Green, Black Braces, White Sleeves And Cap
12 615 TROPICAL HOUSE
JAKE STEPHENS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
J A Stephens, S G Willoughby, G Cole, D W Court, J W Parham, J Edgar, Nine Dollars (Mgr: J M Neeson), Miss S Middleton, Ms J Court & Ms H I Leahy
At the latest run 5th of 14 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on May 18 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Prodigal Lad with 58kg at $19. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1200m defeating Ali Foreman carrying 55kg at $21. Looking to others.
2
A J STEAD
Green And Black Stripes, Black Cap