MORPHETTVILLE PARKS   10 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

The Fotobase Group Benchmark 56 Handicap 1950m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 17)   Rail: +9m 1000 to WP, 5m Remainder. Sectional 612m.. (Pent: 5.41)  

Genuine pace with Easy Beast taking up the running ahead of Savatoff and Thinkingnintynine. Wide open race. SAVATOFF (3) is going much better than his form suggests. Won two on end then was not far away in tougher before a midfield finish last time. Goes well here and drawn for a soft run. Gets his chance to find winning form again. KING OF WESSEX (4) will be well fancied. Has been edging towards a win, the latest finishing runner-up here at the same trip when beaten just a head. Peaks now after four runs back and expected to go close. SEA TREASURES (10) was thereabouts over the trip here last time in tougher class. Tricky gate to overcome but well placed here on recent form here at the trip. CHARTIN (11) has been pushing forward and giving a sight, the latest when just missed over 2200m at Balaklava. Drawn to be prominent and will give a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Savatoff gets chance.
1 10905 FLYING ASSASSIN
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs w E Daken & B J Daken
At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at this track 1Mw-Ly on September 20 over 1950m, 4 len behind Burning Bright with 51kg at $21. Before that second last of 12 at this track 0-64 on August 16 over 1950m, slow going 22 len behind Eight On The Dot carrying 59.5kg at $31. This easier but huge rise in the weights and drawn wide.
12
ALYSSA WEBB
Green, Red Halves, Yellow Sash, Quartered Cap
2 x70x0 CRIMSON VINE
SARAH RUTTEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
S D Burford, R D Vawser, R Scott, Hopeless (Mgr: A D Saint), Miss B Hansen, Miss M Hansen, Mrs L A Lohmann, J P Lohmann, P Hards, Two Of Clubs (Mgr: B K Bell), R T Arthur, Mrs E L Lohmann & T P Lohmann
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 12 at this track 3yo+ Bm64 on September 20 over 1550m, 8 len behind Wine Barron carrying 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Morphettville Bm64 on March 29 over 2028m, 14 len behind Beach Pad carrying 60.5kg at $19. Not going well enough.
10
ALYSHA WARREN
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 91196 SAVATOFF
PAULA TRENWITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & Miss P G Trenwith
Last start 6th of 10 at Balaklava Bm58 on September 24 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Super Lad with 61kg at $6.50. The run before that 9th of 12 at Morphettville 0-62 on September 13 over 1541m, 3 len behind Warparty carrying 59.5kg at $15. Made headway last time. Goes well here and drawn to feature.
3
J HOLDER
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
4 x0042 KING OF WESSEX
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Alexander Bloodline (Mgr: D Alexander), D Alexander, B M Michael, G P Sadie, L P Ralphs, L M Nestadt, K Michael, Mrs J M Mortimer & M F De Kock
Form hard to fault. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track 1Mw-Ly on September 20 over 1950m, head behind Burning Bright carrying 53kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 8 at Mildura Bm56 on September 6 over 2009m, 4 len behind Saxon Beauty with 60.5kg at $17. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.
9
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes, Blue Cap
5 01304 THINKINGNINTYNINE
TRAVIS DOUDLE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
T J Doudle, M J Sayers, 4025271 Racing (Mgr: R Smith), Stepping Stone (Mgr: Ms A A Umoff), Big steaks (Mgr: MK Anderson), R W Morgan, On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), J Trickey, ZMC Bloodstock (Mgr: Z Cornell) & Z Staggard
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Balaklava Bm58 on September 24 over 1600m, 3 len behind Super Lad with 58kg at $6.50. The start before that 10th of 12 at Morphettville 0-62 on September 13 over 1541m, 4 len behind Warparty carrying 58.5kg at $26. Has some solid form over similar trip and could be over the odds here.
10
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Black, Red And White Horse Head And Flames, Red Flames On Sleeves, Red Cap
6 78339 EIGHT ON THE DOT
SCOTT WHITTLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M P Connell, C Connell, J Connell, J Price, Ms E Whittle & M Nitschke
Most recently second last of 10 at this track Bm64 on September 27 over 1950m, 14 len behind Guru Warrior with 57.5kg at $31. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track Bm64 on September 20 over 2250m, 6 len behind Whatsanamegeorge carrying 58kg at $12. Has ability but tends to mix form.
7
CONNOR MURTAGH
Red, Black Halves, White Saint Motif, Green And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 23414 THE YACHTSMAN
NAOMI BOURKE
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
A J Bradley, Mrs K E Bradley, Mrs C L Canham, D A Hall, A Webster, R A Erwin, Ms E Stewart, A Astuti, Miss M Greenwood, Miss S Horsburgh, J Lesko, D Blackmore, J Mangan, B Pitts, J T Bourke, C L Pyke, P Butler & K T Bourke
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on September 14 over 2007m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Reel Blessed with 60kg at $6. The run before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Wangaratta 0 - 58 August 23 over 2000m defeating Top Arctic carrying 57kg at $18. Continues to race well and should be running on hard.
5
JACOB OPPERMAN
Turquoise, Cream Zig Zag Band, Stars Sleeves, Baby Pink Lightning Bolt Cap
8 x0516 EASY BEAST
SOPHIE LOGAN
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B Wilson, R Livingstone, G Logan, H Logan, Mrs E Wilson, Mrs S Livingstone, Mrs J Logan, Mrs S Logan & P A Logan
Most recently faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on September 28 over 2050m, 6 len behind Spec Raider with 57kg at $8.50. Before that won by 0.5 len at Morphettville Bm56 September 3 over 2037m on a rain affected track defeating Flying Step with 54kg at $16. Better than last start and rates highly on win here two back.
11
CAITLYN MUNRO
Pink, White Star, Hooped Sleeves
9 58811 SANDPIPER
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Racing sales
Last start won by a long-neck at Balaklava 0-56 October 1 over 2200m defeating Chartin carrying 57.5kg at $4.40. The start before that won by 2 len at Coleraine 0 - 56 September 26 over 1800m defeating Whistler Girl with 54.5kg at $4.80. In great recent form and rider unbeaten while aboard.
6
SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
10 39666 SEA TREASURES
PETER NOLAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P M Nolan, P Fama & J Gibb
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track Bm64 on September 27 over 1950m, 5.5 len behind Guru Warrior with 54kg at $41. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track 1Mw-Ly on September 20 over 1950m, 4.5 len behind Burning Bright carrying 54kg at $31. This easier and will run well with any luck from the draw.
13
TODD PANNELL
Black, Red Stars, White Double Armbands And Cap With Red Star
11 63442 CHARTIN
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R J Searle, N G Holton, D R Ward, P J Ninnis, T Gonis, P Gonis, R M Warnock, A Searle, A Kilsby, D A Searle, C A Reynolds, T G Campbell, Miss J Heaney, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, M Holton, Mrs L A Warnock, Ms K L Arnold, Ms L Warwick & Island Dreaming (Ms J Heaney)
Recent form sound. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 9 at Balaklava 0-56 on October 1 over 2200m, long-neck behind Sandpiper carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on September 28 over 2050m, 1.3 len behind Spec Raider with 55.5kg at $6. Close to a win and drawn for a good run.
4
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
12 80539 GREATESTOFEASE
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Racing sales
Last start ran last of 9 at Balaklava 0-56 on October 1 over 2200m, 7 len behind Sandpiper with 54kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on September 28 over 2050m, 1.1 len behind Spec Raider carrying 53kg at $14. Mixing form but can feature with the right run
8
ROCHELLE MILNES
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
13 x0080 QUEBECOIS
PHILIPPE HUSEROT
8YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
P Huserot
Last start second last of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on September 28 over 1600m, 4 len behind Allegedly carrying 54.5kg at $41. The run before that 8th of 12 at Balaklava Bm58 on July 30 over 2200m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Cuban Lord with 54kg at $26. Happy to overlook.
2
MS S METCALFE
Silver, Orange Star And Sleeves, Silver Stars, Orange Cap, Silver Star
14 90x07 THIBLOS
JON O'CONNOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L Koumi, Ms R Koumi & Z Koumi
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 14 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 10 over 1300m, slow going 15 len behind Mondello carrying 58kg at $101. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Balaklava Cl1 on September 24 over 1600m, 3 len behind Unpraised carrying 54.5kg at $101. Needs to do a lot more to threaten here.
1
TAHLIA HARDY
Red, Silver Diamond And Cap