Morphettville 30 Aug 2025
GOING: S(7)
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SA Retaining & Civil Handicap 1600m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 14) Rail: +7m 1200m-W/Post, +6m Remainder. Sectional 609 Metres. (Pent: 6.51) |
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Strong tempo assured from Flashing Steel and Willybeafactor leading the charge. Great race with several form lines converging. CONCORDE (8) ran below par last time but his prior form was super. He gets in with no weight after the 3kg claim and he loves rain-affected tracks. He looks one of the top seeds. How can you not love FAST BUBBLES (3), who is chasing five wins in a row. His confidence is high and he's been kept fit with a recent trial. MERCHANT BOSS (4) bolted in last start and go back-to-back. He's drawn well and has tactical speed so he can settle in the first three or four. KOMACHI (9) looks on the cusp of another win. The inside draw is potentially a disadvantage for him but he's versatile on all surfaces so he won't mind the forecast rain. FINE FUTURE (2) is a Stakes performer that looks to have returned well. Expect improvement and he can easily run into the money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Concorde each-way.
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| 1 | 4x301 |
WATADEEL
PHILLIP STOKES 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd, H P Sambor, R Menchise, League Of Gentleman, Foursome Awesome, P G Wells, Barwon Racing, BNSL Racing, Bennett Racing Water Kiss, A H Murphy, Ms K E Barun, G Sandford, Heritage Racing, P M Bradley & S M Juffermans Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Morphettville Parks Nmw-Ly August 16 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Flashing Steel carrying 61.5kg at $3.30. The race before that 10th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Fast Bubbles with 60kg at $6. Sure to play a major role again. |
9 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 2 | 313x6 |
FINE FUTURE
STEPHEN THEODORE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), J M Schutt, D J Brook, Mrs M M Theodore, R M Hooper, S R Aylett, Mrs A Y Livingstone, J A Livingstone, B Callaghan, D McIntosh, C Symons & C Goss Second run back. First-up after three months 6th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 60.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track Cl2 on December 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Anotherhouse with 60kg at $10. Expect improvement second-up and can run top three. |
5 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 3 | x1111 |
FAST BUBBLES
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, T R Edwards, M L R Whittaker, The Wisemen (Mgr: C Muscara), A Reid, Mrs C C York, C York & T J Fraser On a four run winning streak. Most recently was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.75 len at Murray Bridge Bm76 August 2 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Belthil carrying 57kg at $11. The run before that won by a nose at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Bm74 July 12 over 1200m defeating Three Rings with 55.5kg at $12. Has to be considered a winning chance again. |
8 JAKE TOEROEK |
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| 4 | 37421 |
MERCHANT BOSS
TRAVIS DOUDLE 6YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG T J Doudle, S D Bland, M J Sayers, V Votskos, Mrs J K Noble & M L Noble Racing well recently. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at this track Bm78 August 9 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Sav On Ice with 56kg at $8.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm66 on August 2 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Thermodynamic carrying 59kg at $4.40. Bolted in last time and can win again. |
1 J HOLDER |
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| 5 | 22624 |
EXALTED FIRE
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Minella Bloodstock, A T Maloney, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, R A J Lawrie, Mrs M Lawrie, Mrs M J Cross, T J Cross, Mrs J Koster, Mrs W J Koster, Howell Enterprises, N W Highdale, S G Thornton, Mrs H J Tucker, W W Tucker, R Buckley, B Heffernan, D Heffernan, K A Perry & Chasing Cups Inc At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on August 23 over 1950m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Rabtat with 55kg at $3.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Bm78 on August 9 over 2008m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Peta's Heart with 54.5kg at $3. SCRATCHED. |
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| 6 | 13623 |
BRAVE STAR
PHILLIP STOKES 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG 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 Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Bm78 on August 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Merchant Boss with 57kg at $4.80. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track 4yo+ Bm74 on July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Shoeless with 58.5kg at $2.90. Racing well and any rain brings him right into the mix. |
3 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 7 | 85392 |
FLASHING STEEL
KAREN BYRNES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG K Byrnes, J Cannizzaro, J Morgan Byrnes, T McSporran & K McSporran At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Nmw-Ly on August 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Watadeel with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 9th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fast Bubbles with 58kg at $21. Major player. |
2 TODD PANNELL |
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| 8 | 7x235 |
CONCORDE
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell) & J Hogan At the latest run second last in a small field at this track Bm78 on August 9 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Merchant Boss with 53.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm66 on July 19 over 1550m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Willybeafactor carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. If you forgive last start and take on prior form, he's a winning chance. |
7 MATT CHADWICK |
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| 9 | 9x572 |
KOMACHI
WILL CLARKEN 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Dr D P Arnold, P M Cole, Mrs R I Cole, A J Dempsey, Dr P R Knight, Ms H E Park, A M Ryan, N T Smith, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, BJ Thomsen, M P Whelan, A D J McDonald, S M Kelsh, Miss K M Eishold & C B Oxlade Last start 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on August 16 over 1250m, slow going 1.2 len behind Classy Kenny carrying 58kg at $14. Before that second last of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on July 19 over 1250m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Layeruponlayer carrying 56.5kg at $26. Building towards a win and looks well placed here. |
1 BEN PRICE |
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| 10 | 43102 |
WILLYBEAFACTOR
GEORGE DIMITROPOULOS 9YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G Dimitropoulos, Mrs K A Dimitropoulos, Mrs J J Benson, Miss K A Benson, Boys 'n' Babes (Mgr: G P Taylor), J R Grentell, I R Burkinshaw, A R Short, B W Stokes, E R Mcdermott, K M Mcdermott & Mrs L C Clark Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on August 23 over 1550m, on a slow track; head behind Placo carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 57kg at $21. Can give a sight but this is no easier than recent outings. |
4 MS S METCALFE |
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| 11 | 56234 |
UNDER THE CONE
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: J G Chapman) At the latest run 4th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Nmw-Ly on August 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Watadeel carrying 57.5kg at $4. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track 4yo+ Bm74 on July 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Shoeless carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Consistent but prefer in something easier. |
6 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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