Morphettville   10 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet Ken and Helen Smith SA Fillies Classic 2500m

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

Solid tempo likely with Hurricane Georgie, Litzdeel and Beautiful Jewel prominent. PELEVECCHIO (10) has been screaming for further. The late splits she's been clocking suggest the rise in trip will be right up her alley. Continues to improve with racing and looks primed to peak now. Neindorf for Stokes is proving a fruitful combination. Expect it to grow. CAVITY BAY (1) is a consistent type despite a modest strike rate. Caught the eye again last week when flashing home into fifth in the G1 SA Derby. Maps to settle much closer this time and the booking J Melham reads favourably. Clearly a big threat. LITZDEEL (5) comes through the LR VRC St Leger where a narrow second over 2800m stamped staying credentials. Rates highly and could prove tough to reel in if left to dictate. HURRICANE GEORGIE (2) made light work of Benchmark company last start at Cranbourne. Lightly-raced filly that shoulders plenty of upside, however she will need a very smart steer from out there. CHASE YOUR DREAMS (3) is a proven winner but this is obviously the testing material. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pelevecchio to win.
1 74545 CAVITY BAY
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic)
At the latest run 5th of 16 at this track in the G1 Sa Derby on May 3 over 2500m, 3.5 len behind Femminile carrying 54.5kg at $18. The start before that 4th of 16 at this track in the G1 A'asian Oaks on April 26 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Benagil with 56kg at $41. Shoulders the right form and has been knocking on the door.
4
JAMIE MELHAM
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Red And White Checks And Checked Cap, Royal Blue Peak And Pom Pom
2 62351 HURRICANE GEORGIE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
L G C Le Metayer, Two Bays Farm, J L Katelanis, P H Hunt, D A Vedelago, Miss W J Williams, C J Atkins & Mrs P M Schloss
Useful filly. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Cranbourne Bm58 April 18 over 2025m defeating Black Autumn carrying 61.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track in the LR C Lindop on March 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind Comanche Miss carrying 55kg at $7. Progressive type, but will need a smart steer.
14
B MELHAM
Emerald Green, Teal Stripes
3 11251 CHASE YOUR DREAMS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), T Needham, J C Slattery, Raygun Racing (Mgr: T A Maddison), S P Hardwidge, E Vella, R Fairhall, P A Vawdrey, M D Needham, G W Bosse, S Pruscino, P T Leeds & S M Leeds
At the latest run favourite; won by 4.5 len at Echuca Bm64 April 18 over 2100m defeating Djockovic with 58kg at $3. The start before that 5th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 4 over 2080m, 1.3 len behind Compressing carrying 58kg at $4.60. Going well and holds genuine appeal with Zahra piloting.
2
M J ZAHRA
Brown, White Crossed Sashes, Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 16180 SUNTORA
NICK RYAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Express One Racing (Mgr: D J Judd), PT Investments (Mgr: J Toeng), Love Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs J Love), Laus Boys (Mgr: S D Claringbold), Tavern Talkers (Mgr: P M Judd), Lucky Belle, P J Fekete, E B Tenberge, H M Giles, R Mitchell, Dr D R Barclay, W D Bowness, G R Grumley & J R Furlong
At the latest run 14th of 16 at this track in the G3 Auraria on April 12 over 1800m, 6 len behind Cinch with 56kg at $151. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Launceston in the LR Tas Oaks on February 21 over 2100m, slow going 9 len behind Cinch with 56kg at $3.90. Likely to find this out of reach.
7
JAKE TOEROEK
Navy Blue, Pink Diagonal Half And Cap
5 x5632 LITZDEEL
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P J Lanskey, Mrs H R Hueston, J D Clark, Mrs D M Clark, Mrs K Strudwick, Mrs C G Giovinazzo, S W R Knipe, S A Livingstone, T M Lanskey, Dr L S Hueston, T C Lanskey, J P Lanskey, S T Campbell, M Amenta, M Ramunno, Mrs G Ramunno & D Sudomirski
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Flemington in the LR Vrc St Leger on April 25 over 2800m, neck behind American Wolf carrying 56kg at $8.50. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 5 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Statuario with 55kg at $18. Sets up to run a big race.
9
ZAC SPAIN
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 x2200 BEAUTIFUL JEWEL
TRAVIS DOUDLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G W Evans
At the latest run 11th of 16 at this track in the G1 A'asian Oaks on April 26 over 2000m, 8 len behind Benagil with 56kg at $151. The race before that 11th of 16 at this track in the G3 Auraria on April 12 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Cinch carrying 55kg at $31. Looking to others.
5
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Red, Black And White Checked Halves, Black Cuffs, Black And White Checked Cap
7 72121 DARN HOT MISS
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Grand Syndicates Peak (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Wodonga 0-62 April 22 over 2050m defeating Quamby with 56kg at $2.45. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Benalla Bm58 on April 14 over 2100m, 0.5 len behind Ashau Valley with 57.5kg at $5.50. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
10
CONNOR MURTAGH
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 64158 WOLFESS
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M A Sultana, W Sultana, A M Opie, G Filev, G D Pritchard, C Moorfoot, K F Williams, M C Byrne, R W Coombe, M B Robinson, M G Quamil, D J Armstrong, J Addamo, G M Bolton, S N Khallouf, G A Forde, P Chen, Barradonno (Mgr: P M Barrow) & Pie Of The Tiger (Mgr: P M Watson)
Most recently 8th of 16 at this track in the G1 A'asian Oaks on April 26 over 2000m, 6 len behind Benagil with 56kg at $151. Before that 5th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Harrumph Harrumph with 57.5kg at $31. Tested again.
13
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Red And White Stripes
9 21146 BON FETE
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J Warren, Pryde Racing(Mgr: M Pryde)Mrs C J Fero,A G Paroavi,J L Dewberry,Blur Racing Syndicate(Mgr:J A Reece),Ms K E A Warren,D W Spicer,R Weiss,Mrs L F Luca, M B Luca, M Walsh, Springtime In Melbourne (Mgr: R Gillan), M R Pollard, J Pannunzio, R C Starkins, N Gopaul, Ms H F Sylvain & Mrs G Brooder
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 3 over 2000m, 5 len behind Rogan carrying 54kg at $81. The start before that 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Harrumph Harrumph with 57kg at $41. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others.
9
WILL PRICE
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
10 25686 PELEVECCHIO
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B C Dixon, R I Chapman & Ms N Rantanen Reynolds
At the latest run 6th of 16 at this track in the G1 A'asian Oaks on April 26 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Benagil with 56kg at $51. The start before that from last on the turn 8th of 16 at this track in the G3 Auraria on April 12 over 1800m, 3 len behind Cinch carrying 55kg at $31. Has been wanting further, finally gets her chance.
1
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Black, Lime Green Stars And Cap
11 x5042 LA PLAGE
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Kineld Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: J G Ferguson), Ms J C Monk & C W J Ferguson
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Moe Bm58 on April 25 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Diwali with 57kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 9 at Benalla Bm58 on April 14 over 2100m, 2.75 len behind Ashau Valley carrying 59kg at $8. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
6
J HOLDER
Red, Green Celtic Cross, Sleeves And Cap
12 7x601 BELLADRAMATIC
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Orrdale Park Racing
Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw May 2 over 2000m defeating So Vogue with 57.5kg at $2.60. The start before that second last of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1700m, 12 len behind Cha Cha Changes carrying 55kg at $7.50. Looking to others this time around.
3
CALLAN MURRAY
Green, Purple Star On Cap
13 58416 DOLCE DIOR
PETER SNOWDEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S P Wilde, H Wilde, Miss S Bannarak & Ms J Novella
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 5 over 2400m, 6 len behind Statuario carrying 55kg at $20. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw March 18 over 2200m defeating Dharam Shalaa with 57kg at $1.85. Looking to others.
11
TODD PANNELL
White, Red Stars And Stars Sleeves
14 6x600 GIORGI
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
L Bibbo
Most recently 13th of 16 at this track in the G1 A'asian Oaks on April 26 over 2000m, 10 len behind Benagil carrying 56kg at $201. The run before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at this track in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 9 len behind Snoopy Now carrying 55.5kg at $201. Needs to do a lot more.
12
LUCY FIORE
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
15 8x432 ROTATING SOUL
KEN & KASEY KEYS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, R T Deuis, M P Deuis, K L Rowbottom, Mrs R Churchill, Mrs R Churchill & P P L A Syndicate (Mgr: P Elliott), Mrs G M Frenken, H J Frenken, T Royal & Davique Racing (Mgr M Condon)
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on April 28 over 2000m, nose behind Here Comes Ruby with 57kg at $3.60. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1850m, 4 len behind Luckett with 57kg at $5.50. Not keen on her chances.
8
JORDAN CHILDS
Pink, Purple Sash And Cap