MORPHETTVILLE PARKS 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Sportsbet Jockey Watch Handicap 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo likely with Justa Star, Liselle's Luck and Mrs Secombe prominent. SPARKLING LUCK (2) comes through a string of strong runs over the border, the latest midfield at Pakenham in richer company. Best figures measure up and with the blinkers added gets his chance. GOOD EXPECTATIONS (6) was runner-up first two from a spell then scored last time at the provincials. Tricky gate but hard to fault and can measure up again. WIND RUSH (3) was fair fresh then just missed second-up. Looks well placed here and should be at top. ORLOVA (10) resumes but looks suited by the longer journey fresh. Placed 3/3 this trip and should be primed to run well. LISELLE'S LUCK (11) is overdue for a win and down on the minimum can give a sight at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Sparkling Luck.
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| 1 | 33x60 |
JUSTA STAR
ANDREW GLUYAS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, C R Cowan, P Tunno, R J Skipper, G Kotaridis, C B Taylor, A J Owers, F Zotti, L J Perks, T C Waltham, J C Cooke, P R Lamming, S J Duke, D C Smith, N R Angove, R J Angove & Mrs K A Skipper Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at this track 4yo+ Cl2 on March 21 over 1000m, 9 len behind Miss Slipstream with 59.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell couldn't go on with it; ran last of 14 at this track Bm68 on April 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Jilladora with 57.5kg at $19. Others rate better. |
3 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 2 | 21526 |
SPARKLING LUCK
LLOYD KENNEWELL 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG K Lay, P Ly, Y H Liang, A Horne, G A Mckay, N Gopaul, M J Lukies, Mrs C D Lukies, Ms A J Matthews, M A Bunce & Ms S Engel At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lady Sadler carrying 60.5kg at $7. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne Cl1 on April 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Cardamom with 59kg at $2.90. Victorian form good for this and with the blinkers added should go close. |
5 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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| 3 | 49x03 |
WIND RUSH
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Minella Bloodstock, C D Goold, B R Rowett, R A Buckley, D P Stone, M A Jericho, S W Hyland, A J Smith, Five Putters, T B Richardson, P S Chivell, G M Sharpe, T Sharpe, J P Reese, S J Light, D W Guthberg, M Frangoulis, Avonmore Racing, Another Round & J J Hickmott Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 10th of 14 at Morphettville 0 - 64 on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Regal Secret carrying 60kg at $11. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at this track 0-64 on April 18 over 1250m, long-neck behind Bouncing Beyond carrying 58kg at $6. Racing well. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form. |
6 TODD PANNELL |
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| 4 | x3100 |
CITY PRO
STEPHANIE LACY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG G Erbes, R R Wendt, Kazlik (Mgr: S Erbes) & One Job (Mgr: B A Belcher) Last start got back early 10th of 14 at this track 0-64 on April 18 over 1250m, 2.75 len behind Bouncing Beyond with 58kg at $51. The race before that second last of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Lomax with 60kg at $14. Not far away last time so don’t underestimate. |
7 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 5 | 15165 |
POWER OF TIME
ANDREW CLARKEN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B A Scott Last start 5th of 10 at Bordertown Bm66 on May 1 over 1100m, 3 len behind Zatanna with 58kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Lomax with 59.5kg at $7. Struggling a bit and will need to improve sharply. |
9 ASHVIN GOINDASAMY |
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| 6 | 1x221 |
GOOD EXPECTATIONS
MATTHEW SEYERS 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG P R Gunner & D R Wagner Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Murray Bridge Bm62 May 6 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Silver Chaos carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Balaklava Bm58 on April 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Exotic Dancer carrying 58kg at $3.40. In top form and will be winding up late despite the draw. |
12 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 7 | 51x |
IMPACT STORM
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Hall Thoroughbred (Mgr: K M Hall), G Melideo, L Moio & The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys) Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.0 len Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 21 over 1400m defeating I'm A Hottie carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. On debut fifth of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw December 24 over 1350m, 2 len behind Vaniteux carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. Has upside but will take great benefit from this outing. |
4 J HOLDER |
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| 8 | x5230 |
MRS SECOMBE
CHRIS BIEG 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Brightside Enterprises Last start ran last of 11 at Gawler Bm62 on April 24 over 1500m, 14 len behind In That Mode carrying 58kg at $6. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Morphettville 0 - 64 on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Regal Secret carrying 58kg at $9. Draws out again but capable of a bold run. |
10 WILL PRICE |
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| 9 | 4x055 |
ZENACITY
CLAUDETTE ROSE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms C M Rose & J Clark At the latest run 5th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on May 6 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Make Me A Star carrying 59.5kg at $12. Before that 5th of 10 at Balaklava Bm58 on April 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Exotic Dancer with 60kg at $21. Looks safely held. |
1 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 10 | 2313x |
ORLOVA
DAN CLARKEN & OOPY MACGILLIVRAY 3YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG Mrs J A Macgillivray, D J Clarken, Malavon Syndicates (Mgr: D J Griffiths), R G Freer, Gambling Graziers (Mgr: A B Prior), The Hilton (Mgr: O B Merrett), M J Crabb, South East Connections (Mgr: R S Dix), J W Sullivan & P A Cousins Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Strathalbyn Cl1 February 18 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Oldpop with 56.5kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Yellowjacket with 55.5kg at $19. Placed 3/3 this trip and should be primed to run well fresh. |
11 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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| 11 | 32362 |
LISELLE'S LUCK
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG H D Woodhouse, Ms L J Woodhouse, G Nieddu, D B Woodhouse & Mrs L K Woodhouse Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Make Me A Star carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Gawler F&M Bm56 on April 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Artissi carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Overdue and will take catching. |
8 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 12 | 500x4 |
COVERT WITNESS
HANNAH BRYCE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M D Domingo, G P Cragg, J E Clarke, A Wickstein, A J Olsen, Miss H G M Bryce & Miss J Squires Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on May 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind All Shot with 55kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on January 15 2025 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Big Mav with 56.5kg at $15. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
2 BROOKE KING |
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