MORPHETTVILLE PARKS   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

Sportsbet Handicap 1550m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: +8m 1000m to WP, + 5m remainder. Sectional 610m.  

A race that lacks early pressure on paper. TAHNEE TREASURE (4) is yet to strike through this campaign but has built nicely. Peaking now and is a track specialist. Ready. ANNIHILATE (7) couldn’t repeat the dose last start but was far from disgraced. Has the ability to bounce back stepping back out to a winning trip. Form around him stacks right up and he has to be included in the main chances. THE MANSMAN (10) hasn't been far off in two runs back from a spell and should appreciate the extra ground now. Sure to be very competitive. THE GOLDEN FIST (6) came from the clouds to arrive in the nick of time at headquarters. Backs up quickly and gets a nice weight drop for the rise in class. In form and warrants serious consideration. UNDER THE CONE (8) drops back to a trip he relishes. Will need some luck from the draw but deserves respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tahnee Treasure to win.
1 19x05 MARACOURT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs D A Bott, B S Inglis, C J Dicker, Mrs J E Miller, Mrs B Neal & M A O'Leary
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Resuming got back early 10th of 14 at Oakbank Vintage on April 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rubamos with 55.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell eased back early on 5th of 7 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Not Usual Glorious carrying 54.5kg at $11. Strips fitter and is capable if he brings his best form.
8
Red, White Sash
2 552x7 ROYAL MILE
JEFFREY SEARLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
R J Dycer & N R Shaw
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 8 at Murray Bridge Bm86 on May 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Great Maximus with 55kg at $17. Previously second-up 5th of 15 at Gawler Gawl Cup on October 25 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Bamyan Buddha carrying 57.5kg at $17. Others are preferred.
5
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Purple And Light Grey Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap
3 39157 EXALTED FIRE
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Minella Bloodstock, A T Maloney, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, R A J Lawrie, Mrs M Lawrie, Mrs M J Cross, T J Cross, Mrs J Koster, Mrs W J Koster, Howell Enterprises, N W Highdale, S G Thornton, Mrs H J Tucker, W W Tucker, R Buckley, B Heffernan, D Heffernan, K A Perry & Chasing Cups Inc
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm74 on May 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Snoopy Now carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 10 at Alice Springs Cup on April 6 over 2000m, 9 len behind Hasseltoff with 54.5kg at $5.50. Appears outclassed.
8
JESSICA TZAFERIS
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
4 2x472 TAHNEE TREASURE
PETER HARDACRE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
I V Millard, N J Menzel, P J Hardacre, P E Muldoon, A G Sealey & M J Young
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm74 on May 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Snoopy Now with 57kg at $3.20. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Morphettville Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 53kg at $8.50. Peaking now and is ready to win.
7
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Light Blue Sleeves, Red Cap
5 100x0 CALL ME VEXATIOUS
NICOLE IRWIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, D J Irwin, Miss J L Bruggemann, G Trembath, B F Collins & Mrs C W Dyett
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm74 on May 24 over 1600m, 23 len behind Snoopy Now carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on July 13 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Favourite Child carrying 54.5kg at $51. Doesn't look a major threat in this.
1
A J STEAD
Silver, Purple Star, Black With Magenta Stars Sleeves And Cap
6 21561 THE GOLDEN FIST
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Racing sales
Useful gelding. Most recently won by a nose at Morphettville Bm64 May 31 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Starts Now with 60.5kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 12 at Morphettville 0-68 on May 10 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Wine Barron with 59kg at $7.50. Up in grade but backs up quickly and is in great form.
6
MARGARET COLLETT
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
7 37316 ANNIHILATE
CHRIS BIEG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D J Rowe, Mrs K Rowe, P Borg, Mrs C Borg, Mrs E Hosking & S Hosking
Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 16 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on May 24 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Novela carrying 59kg at $7. The run before that won by 3 len at Morphettville Bm74 May 3 over 1600m defeating Under The Cone with 54.5kg at $12. Can make a quick return to the winner's circle.
4
JACOB OPPERMAN
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands
8 01224 UNDER THE CONE
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: J G Chapman)
Going well. Last start 4th of 15 at Murray Bridge Bm66 on May 24 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Crown Mint with 61kg at $5.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Morphettville 0-68 on May 10 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Wine Barron carrying 59.5kg at $6. Genuine gelding who deserves respect.
9
JAKE TOEROEK
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 0x530 CRUZ MISSILE
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 55.0KG
Mailbag Cruz Missile, Miss R M Morey, J W R Unsworth, J P A Sist, C Miller, M T A Connell, B laidlaw, A D'Mello, H Cowen, B Williams, A D Barwick, T Fellows, S Neilson, Kreme Racing, J C Maurilli-Pullin, G Paxton, G R Thomson, Vanimals, Ms S T Paxton & J Hampton
At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 6 len behind Merchant Boss carrying 59kg at $19. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Ballarat Bm64 on March 25 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Dillinger carrying 60kg at $4.40. Happy enough to avoid.
3
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
10 41x57 THE MANSMAN
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), Westcode Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Ramage), Done Up Racing (Mgr: Mrs S J Dunn), M J Chittick, J J Norris & Mrs L S Norris
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 13 at Morphettville 0-68 on April 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Beauty Rising carrying 59.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell 7th of 16 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on May 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Novela with 58kg at $5. Rates highly. Peaking now and is among the key chances.
2
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Black And White Check, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
11 38207 WILD WILLY
MATTHEW SEYERS
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
M A Mullan, S J Lock, D J Klaassens, S M Golebiowski, Mrs A L Lock, R J Dycer, N R Shaw, T A Stokker, Ms R L Clark, J R Williams & B Deans
Most recently 7th of 15 at Murray Bridge Bm66 on May 24 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Crown Mint carrying 59kg at $31. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Morphettville 0-68 on May 10 over 1800m, 7 len behind Wine Barron carrying 59kg at $26. Hard to have.
7
J POTTER
Purple And Light Grey Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap