Morphettville 31 May 2025
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Celebrating Michael Ferraro 70th Birthday Handicap 1050m Track: Soft 6 Clear (Max: 19) Rail: +10m 1200m-W/Post; +8m Remainder, Sectional 613m. (Pent: 6.21) |
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Pace strong from Call To Glory going forward with Sir Now kicking up. DEEPFLOAT DIVA (11) got too far back again last start but was strong through the line. Has built nicely into this and should be peaking. His best has their measure. SIR NOW (7) was too good for a fair few of these last start, including Deepfloat Diva. Carries more weight this time but is a talented type that is drawn well again. Obvious danger. CHEERSTOTHAT (10) made an immediate impact for the new stable when resuming, scoring convincingly at Cranbourne. He boasts an outstanding record at this trip and while this is a deeper contest, his turn of foot makes him a genuine threat once again. LA DEFENSE (5) was outstanding first-up at Flemington, returning from a 462-day spell with a powerful late surge to just miss. Had excuses last start in G3 company, never getting into the race. Freshened up with a five-week break and kept ticking over with a trial. Expect a sharp improvement. VINTAGE STAR (9) didn’t show his best when resuming but will strip fitter for the outing. Has the talent. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Deepfloat Diva. Saving on La Defense.
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CALL TO GLORY
TOM DABERNIG 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG C Bennett, B T O (B Webster), Flying Start Giroux (C Bennett), J Mahony, Five Putters (G Laishley), Mrs S Keys-Fernihough, N Krake, D Pye, Ascend (D Matthews), L McCarthy, N Uren, A Stewart, C Atkinson, D Parker, M Hill, Topsy Ring Racing (M Constable), K McIntyre & Red Racing 3 (P Saltau) Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Warrnambool Bm70 April 30 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Whistlefield carrying 61kg at $3.90. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind The Showvinist carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Well-placed and is worth including. |
4 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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| 2 | 46x65 |
PORT ALBERT
NICK RYAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG H M Giles, Mrs K A Johnson, G R Johnson, A C Croxford, GG Croxford, Dr R L Gaudreau, Miss M McNeil, Mrs V J Boyd, R Smykowsky, V Y K Ip, Talinga Girls, K N Dawson, PT Investments (Mgr: J Toeng), D Streete, M L Streete, WOLFMAN 1 , Tug Boat (Mgr: R J Lumsden), N D Stafford & Z Angelovski Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Bendigo Bm84 on April 12 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Title Fighter with 58kg at $13. Last start 5th of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind New York Lustre carrying 61kg at $4.60. Holds appeal at longer odds. |
12 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 3 | 05019 |
SPARRING
RON STUBBS 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG R Stubbs, P R Tobin, D J Tobin, P C Tobin, L B Altmeier, Miss L J Head, F J Headon, R F Mullavey, R M Palmer, P J Stubbs, N S Stubbs, P C Vella & SKOL Racing (Mgr: G Learmonth) Last start ran last of 9 at Caulfield Bm90 on May 3 over 1000m, 5 len behind Oak Hill carrying 54.5kg at $41. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Albury Flat Knacker 91 April 17 over 900m defeating Rumours Abound carrying 63kg at $3.80. Fully tested on his recent run. |
3 J HOLDER |
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ROSALIA
JOHN MACMILLAN 7YO BR/BL MARE 60.0KG Ms B M Payne, A Iaria, A Anastasiou, C Alexander, J R Richards, Mrs J Connell, C O'neill, Mrs A Preston, S D Vass, G Vass, N Mascitti, P Vernall, Miss S A Dowd, C Pendrigh, Mrs L Bolt, Mrs S A Forde, A Lesar, J Kadlecik, Dr J Van Den Broek & Z Jusup Second-up. First-up after nine months raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on May 17 over 1000m, 13 len behind Sir Now carrying 60kg at $101. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on May 21 2024 over 1000m, 2 len behind Roo Dash One with 61.5kg at $4.50. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
11 ALAN LAI |
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LA DEFENSE
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG W T Clarken, P J McLean, B F Austin, R Murphy, M G McLean, C Pearson, R Vukoman, S R Doyle, T A Shorland, A S Kittel, Ms A Kelton, C Horncastle, G T Carnegie-Smith, M P Barker, T H Austin & S G Willoughby Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 14 at Flemington Bm78 on March 29 over 1100m, long-neck behind Codigo carrying 58kg at $21. Last start ran last of 10 at this track in the G3 Hawkes Stakes on April 26 over 1100m, 7 len behind Watchme Win carrying 54kg at $17. Can bounce back sharply with blinkers on first time and freshened. |
8 TODD PANNELL |
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MAGIC MAX
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P J Ninnis, G L Ashforth, F J Dally, J K Robinson, J A Wilson, G W Guest, C A Reynolds, A Stamoulis, F Stamoulis, R M Warnock, K G Dolling, D R Ward, M English, Ms J Heaney, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, Mrs L A Warnock, Garner (M D Sheehan) & Amorini Racing Last start 8th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on May 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sir Now with 57kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 15 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on April 19 over 1100m, 5 len behind Volcanic Express carrying 54kg at $101. Can't have on recent performances. |
10 SHERIDAN CLARKE |
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SIR NOW
DARRYL HEWITT 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston Racing well. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Morphettville Parks Bm78 May 17 over 1000m defeating Deepfloat Diva carrying 53kg at $2.70. The start before that 4th of 13 at this track 3yo Bm64 on May 10 over 1050m, 1.5 len behind Out Of Square with 63kg at $3.30. Deserves obvious respect. |
1 MARGARET COLLETT |
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WINNING REVOLUTION
JON O'CONNOR 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms D K Hamlin & G G Brown Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 3 over 1050m, 1.4 len behind Voltage Point carrying 61kg at $15. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on May 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Sir Now with 54kg at $19. Looks tested again this line-up. |
12 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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VINTAGE STAR
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R Jolly, Ms C Need, D Loy, Mrs H Jolly, W Butterfield, C Clarke, G Gifford, Deep South Betting (Mgr: L Greenham), R Ferrett, R Mullarvey, Smakk Racing (Mgr: K J Burgess), R D Cooter, A Hancock, M Kenny, D Hoffmann, M Crawford, Willyou Equine , HWSJ Racing , D Crawford & Mrs J Gifford Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on May 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind Sir Now with 57kg at $5. Previously second-up won by a head at Morphettville Parks Bm76 November 30 over 1000m defeating Prairie Flower with 56kg at $2.80. Among the winning hopes on best form. |
5 M NUNES |
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CHEERSTOTHAT
JASON WARREN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), V J Nally, Trains (Mgr: B J Nally), J F Hardwick & Mrs K Hardwick Second run back. First-up after two months won by 1.5 len at Cranbourne Bm70 May 16 over 1000m defeating Gitalong with 57.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on February 5 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Written Bligh with 60kg at $4.40. Has upside and worth following up. |
2 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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DEEPFLOAT DIVA
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on May 17 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Sir Now carrying 55kg at $4.80. Before that 3rd of 7 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on April 26 over 1000m, slow going 0.8 len behind New York Lustre carrying 55kg at $3.90. Nice effort last time. Peaking now. |
6 JAKE TOEROEK |
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THE GOV
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG B W Flitter Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 November 30 over 1000m, 2 len behind Vintage Star with 53kg at $7.50. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Mildura Bm70 July 19 over 1000m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Brave Action carrying 59kg at $6.50. Might be better off following this outing. |
7 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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HELLO WORLD
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield) & Ms M Smith Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Warwick Farm Bm72 December 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sly Boots with 59kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Caulfield Bm74 August 17 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Beast Mode with 56kg at $12. Could sneak into the frame fresh. |
9 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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