Morphettville   13 Aug 2022
 
GOING: H

The Junction (Bm68) 1200m

Track: HEAVY 9   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True. (Pent: 7.03).  

Strong early tempo from Solar Gale pressing hard from an outside gate while Chicago Storm boots up underneath. CHICAGO STORM (7) looks one of the better bets of the day after enduring a wide run last start, only run down on the line. He's in flying form and rates well clear here so should be winning from barrier one. EYES NEVER LIE (9) has a couple of lengths to make up on the favourite but is racing well and should be running on strongly again. SHORT STORIES (8) powered home for an eye catching win last time over 1300m. Will get back from a wide barrier but watch for him late. DEEVINE (5) relished a drop in grade at Gawler to win comfortably last time and deserves another crack at this level. SOLAR GALE (1) has a big weight but is up to these with a significant drop in grade today. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chicago Storm to win.
1 x5024 SOLAR GALE
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 64.0KG
A Maloney, Minella Bloodstock, A Beaton, T Biddington, C Jervis, Ms J McMartin, A Perry, K Perry, Ms N Rantanen-Reynolds, D Reynolds, S Rooney, M Wilkins, M A Jericho, C D Goold, S Leonow, G Wooding, Burning Hot Racing(J Pratt), Legless Syndicate (M Wilkins), Fortis 1 & Fortis 2 (D Fleming)
Useful gelding. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Morphettville Parks (Bm82) on July 23 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3 len behind River Twain with 57.5kg at $6.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late with blinkers first time; 2nd of 13 at Gawler (Bm84) on July 9 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Extreme Thrill carrying 56kg at $26. Likely to play a big role.
10
LOGAN MCNEIL
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
2 x12x4 I AM BENE
ANDREW CLARKEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
B A Scott
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after two months raced greenly; 4th of 12 at this track in the LR Lightning Stks on July 30 over 1050m, slow going 5 len behind Extremely Lucky with 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at this track in the G3 Proud Miss on May 21 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Seradess with 54kg at $10. Needs to lift.
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Green, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
3 35110 CLASSY BANNER
BRENTON JONES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Jones, Mrs B K Noonan, Mrs A J Davies, C Knibbs, J Dyer, R Lauritsen, A Caputo, P A Brook, S Degiglio, P Amato, L Pansini, M Grimshaw, K L Gibbons, P A Phillipps, A M A Fuchs, M A Webb, M J Adams, J L Barnes, S J Kurtz & J McTaggart
Most recently 10th of 12 (overraced early stages; eased near 1000m; held up near 200m) at Mildura (Bm64) on July 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Screwed Down carrying 61kg at $21. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Port Augusta (Bm62) July 10 over 1200m defeating Divina Show with 60.5kg at $5.50. The 1.5kg claim won't be enough to put him into contention.
3
LACHLAN NEINDORF
RED, BLACK MALTESE CROSS AND SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS AND CAP
4 26076 NEXT DIMENSION
PAULA TRENWITH
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & Miss P G Trenwith
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Last start crowded near 200m; 6th of 15 at Murray Bridge (Bm68) on July 2 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Set To Prophet with 59.5kg at $9. The run before that checked near 800m; 7th of 12 at Murray Bridge (Bm64) on June 18 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Big Sue with 60kg at $5.50. Has the ability to take this out.
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JESSICA EATON
Blue, Orange Vee, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron
5 x1331 DEEVINE
RYAN BALFOUR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R B R (Mgr: R W Balfour), P J Lewis, P L Player, M P Player, A J Cock, P J Maguire, P Chapman, J C O'Reilly & Watermark Sports (Mgr: D I Macdonald)
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Gawler (Bm58) August 3 over 1100m on a soft track defeating The Publikin with 58.5kg at $2.20. The race before that began awkwardly and disappointed for a run near 200m; ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Parks (Bm68) on July 23 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Quietly Discreet carrying 56.5kg at $8. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
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P GATT
BLACK, GOLD SEAMS, BLACK sleeves, GOLD SEAMS,BLACK cap,WHITE CHECKED
6 288x8 VIEIRA
LEAH CONLON
10YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms L M Conlon, P B O'Malley, D Minuzzo, A G Hemsley, R Filosi, Miss J M Minuzzo, J Teague & L Conlon
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 11 at this track (Bm68) on July 30 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Pimm's Party with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up hung in in straight; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at this track (Bm78) on September 11 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lombardo with 55kg at $61. Fitter but must improve sharply.
8
J BENBOW
Orange, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 x1212 CHICAGO STORM
DAVID ALDRIDGE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K J Aldridge, C De Michele, R Albanesi, F Albanesi, R J Parker, D J Barnett, G J Wood, A D McNicol, S A McCulloch, J De Michele, J J P (Mgr: J J Cheyne) & Stallion Six Racing (Mgr: G Barbaro)
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced three wide and laid in in the straight; sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo (Bm64) on July 23 over 1250m, slow going head behind Knightstown carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. The race before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Gawler (Bm60) July 9 over 1200m in soft going defeating Tupoleu with 59kg at $2.10. Low draw and expected to go well.
1
TODD PANNELL
Red, White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
8 02041 SHORT STORIES
WILL CLARKEN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M King
Useful type. At the latest run won by a head at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ (Bm64) July 23 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Kong with 58kg at $13. The run before that struck interference at start; 4th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ (Bm60) on July 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Litchfield County with 60kg at $21. Hard to beat again.
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ERAN BOYD
ROYAL BLUE, RED HOOPED SLEEVES
9 6x233 QUICKEN AWAY
LEON MACDONALD & ANDREW GLUYAS
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
L M Macdonald, R B Satchell, T E Satchell, R Bach, M Potter, S B Potter, A E Potter, D M Sharp, S T Hele, K Falconer, D I Bingley, Mrs R J Sands, Mrs N A Sands R S Potter, R M Potter & G Heidt
Useful mare. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track (Bm68) on July 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Pimm's Party with 56.5kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo (Bm64) on July 23 over 1250m, slow going 3.5 len behind Knightstown with 59kg at $8. Leading chance again.
7
J HOLDER
White, Black Stripes
10 151x1 SHOPSTER
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
7YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
I C Millen, Ms T Antoun & G D Searle
Second run back. First-up after two months came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Murray Bridge (Bm58) July 29 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating She's Estelle with 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up thumps; 9th of 12 at Balaklava (Bm54) on March 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bignota carrying 59kg at $16. Fitter and worth including.
5
ELLIS WONG
Royal Blue, Red Vee, White Sleeves, Black Cap
11 708x1 THE RAVEN
KRISTI EVANS
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss K L Evans & N W Gardner
Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Port Augusta (Bm56) July 24 over 1200m defeating Zakybree carrying 57.5kg at $5. Previously second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Bordertown (Bm64) on March 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Turf Tapper carrying 58kg at $51. This is tougher so prefer others.
2
MS S METCALFE
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
12 x7591 SAMESYN
JON O'CONNOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs E Dickmann, K P Dickmann, J P Dickmann, Mrs K H Dickmann, Ms N Dickmann & A Albrecht
Useful type. Most recently won by a head at Murray Bridge (Bm60) August 6 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Fields Of Athenry with 56kg at $15. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo (Bm64) on July 23 over 1250m, slow going 7 len behind Knightstown with 57kg at $21. Last-start winner worth including
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TEAGAN VOORHAM
RED, GREEN HALVES, YELLOW BAND, GREEN SLEEVES, RED HALVES, YELLOW ARMBANDS, RED CAP, YELLOW STRIPES
13 x6410 HANSOM MAN
K M SWEENEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
K M Sweeney, Mrs M Condon, Miss M Liuzzi, S W Hayward, J M Vale, M F Mace, Mrs J R Mace, W A Chugg, Ms S Perriam, R W Taylor, T Pyper & F Salvatore
At the latest run keen; second last of 14 at Murray Bridge Hcp (62) on August 6 over 1400m, slow going 9 len behind My Khalifa with 58kg at $61. Before that won by a head at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn July 20 over 1200m in soft going defeating Lucky Blue carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Looks safely held on recent runs.
4
J MAUND
Royal Blue, Orange Armbands, Yellow Cap