Morphettville 10 May 2025
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Hahn Cummings Stakes (Formerly R A Lee Stakes) 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 19) Rail: +6m 1200m-W/Post; +2m Remainder. |
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Expecting a strong gallop with Chicago Storm and Air Assault taking up the running over Favourite Child. NONCONFORMIST (7) is the clear class horse of the field, 2x G1 placed and a 2x G2 winner. Placed first-up last campaign over the mile in the G2 Chelmsford Stakes, beaten 1.3L by Buckaroo. The strongly associated J Childs reunites, revving his mount up in a recent jump-out win. Just needs to be close enough at the top of the straight. ARRAN BAY (2) is as tough and consistent as they come. Flashed home to miss by a whisker over the track and trip last start, and did so under the big weight of 62.5kgs. Won't know himself dropping back down to 55.5kgs, and only has to hold his form to be right there again. SCHEELITE (6) has found form, backing up his dominant Bendigo win with a strong chasing effort behind POJ last week. Peaking now. CHICAGO STORM (3) represents the home defence and sets up perfectly for this third-up. This is his toughest assignment to date but he's going as good as ever and gets a key booking in Zahra. Have to consider. AIR ASSAULT (1) will run them along. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nonconformist to win.
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| 1 | 7x304 |
AIR ASSAULT
ANDREW GLUYAS 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, L J Perks, Mrs E A Perks, T C Waltham, N J Briggs, J C Cooke, O J Cooke, R J Cooke, S J Cooke, C B Taylor, P Tunno, P Moragiannis, G G Tully, L T Williamson, R B Williamson, M S Hughes & The Victorem (Mgr: A J M Mackie) Useful type. Most recently 4th of 13 at this track Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Regal Azmon with 60kg at $7.50. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 12 over 1529m, 6 len behind Hellsing with 59.5kg at $7. Will give a sight. |
11 J HOLDER |
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| 2 | 3x032 |
ARRAN BAY
PHILLIP STOKES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG A T Jackson, Mrs C M Jackson, B J Saundry & Mrs S M Saundry Going well. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, nose behind Regal Azmon with 62.5kg at $8.50. Before that 3rd of 14 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on April 12 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Regal Zeus with 60kg at $31. Gets significant weight relief and rates a major player. |
7 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 3 | x0x03 |
CHICAGO STORM
DAVID ALDRIDGE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG 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) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 10th of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 29 over 1200m, 5 len behind Aviatress with 57.5kg at $19. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Regal Azmon with 58.5kg at $12. Rates at the top of the home defence, will have to go to a new level. |
8 M J ZAHRA |
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| 4 | 48qx0 |
JACK THE LAD
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG The Scarparu (Mgr: L Trimboli), Solarshine (Mgr: L Kouflidis), Fussy Connection (Mgr: L A Davis), J Klaer, Fontana Racing (Mgr: B Fontanarosa) & Muscara Racing (Mgr: C Muscara) Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at this track in the G3 R N Irwin on April 12 over 1100m, 10 len behind Asfoora with 58.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Hcp on September 28 over 1550m, 2.75 len behind Test The Law carrying 56kg at $9.50. Others seem to have his measure. |
12 JAKE TOEROEK |
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FINE FUTURE
STEPHEN THEODORE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), J M Schutt, D J Brook, Ms M Murphy, R M Hooper, S R Aylett, Mrs A Y Livingstone, J A Livingstone, B Callaghan, D McIntosh, C Symons & C Goss Useful type. Most recently favourite; won by 1.2 len at this track Bm70 May 3 over 1800m defeating Navy Gold carrying 60kg at $2.60. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Oakbank Vintage on April 19 over 1400m, long-neck behind Rubamos with 54kg at $9. Deserves respect but does face a stiff assignment. |
3 JAMIE MELHAM |
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SCHEELITE
KEN & KASEY KEYS 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, Mrs D Sventek, B Sventek, P J Heffernan, J Sharrock, Mrs B March, G March, C Parkinson, A Smith & Mrs D Brand Useful gelding. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on May 3 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Pride Of Jenni with 54kg at $5. The race before that won by 2.25 len at Bendigo Bm74 April 12 over 1600m defeating Typhoon Harmony with 59.5kg at $13. Has to be taken seriously off his strong chase behind POJ. |
9 B MELHAM |
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NONCONFORMIST
GRAHAME BEGG 8YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Miss D M Henwood, Mrs D M Henwood, D Eames, W D Henwood, N D Henwood, Mrs M Elston & Mrs A Walsh Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Rosehill in the G3 Rosehill Cup November 2 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Fawkner Park with 58.5kg at $7. First up last campaign third of 10 at Randwick in the G2 Chelmsford September 7 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Buckaroo carrying 59kg at $19. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Reunites with a friendly ally in Childs and is the clear class of the field. |
5 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 8 | 4x431 |
REGAL AZMON
PHILLIP STOKES 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Regal Bloodstock (Mgr: M H Burckhardt), M N Spartels, N M Spartels, Mrs D M Spartels, Mrs D E Spartels, R Livori, A J Walker, P J Silva, T D Urwin, K Karanikolos, Nar Nar Goon Racing No.7 (Mgr: M J Payroli), L L Kotevski, G Symes, P Skoutariotis, S J Cameron & Teeto's Syndicate (Mgr: T R Miller) Going well. Last start favourite; won by a nose at this track Hcp April 26 over 1600m defeating Arran Bay with 54kg at $2.20. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Caulfield Bm84 on April 5 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Rhinoceros carrying 59.5kg at $8. Among the chances. |
6 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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NEW YORK HURRICANE
LIAM HOWLEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG The Heavy Weights (Mgr: N Caloutas), Langdon Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: P C Langdon), N C Duncan, L A Mitsou, D J Moylan, P Kotsiris, G Katsakis, R C Horrocks & L Carbone Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 9th of 13 at this track Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 55kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on March 16 2024 over 1412m, 2 len behind Belthil carrying 57kg at $4. Would have to improve sharply. |
10 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 10 | 7x221 |
RUBAMOS
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Bain, J Durnberger-Smith, B Mckenna, Ms R Cooper, TNK Syndicate, R Webster, C Webster, E Webster, N Rantanen-Reynolds, B Fitzgerald, Nothinlikefamily, M Harvey, Crows Syndication, E Hardacre, G Norris, M Sparrow, A Doyle, G Hoklas, Ponderosa Syndicate, J Grzyb & ABR Rubamos Club Useful gelding. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Oakbank Vintage April 19 over 1400m defeating Favourite Child with 58kg at $3.90. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track 4yo+ Bm86 on March 29 over 1600m, nose behind Bamyan Buddha carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. In top order and deserves consideration at an each-way quote. |
4 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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TEST THE LAW
MATTHEW SEYERS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M Seyers, D Girdham, N Girdham, Hi Five Syndicate, A Holland, J Honner, T Lindsay, B Mole, J Nottle, P Quinn, K Roberts, S Schubert & C D Hutchinson Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track Happy Trails November 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Midnight Mass with 58.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 April 20 2024 over 1250m, 7 len behind Sweetened with 62kg at $26. Would have to improve sharply. |
2 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 12 | 18x62 |
FAVOURITE CHILD
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG W Ballantine, Ms G Stroud, G Stroud, Mrs M Stroud, M Spring, Mrs D Spring, R Dawson, J Tebb, Ms D Griffin, M Burnett, C Field, M Bond, G Worrell, D Williams, L Capsalis, D Ballantine, Mrs S Ballantine & G Earney Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Aviatress with 54.5kg at $81. Second run from a spell 2nd of 14 at Oakbank Vintage on April 19 over 1400m, nose behind Rubamos with 55.5kg at $10. Can sneak into the frame at long odds. |
1 BEN PRICE |
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