Morphettville   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S

Peter Elberg Funerals Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: +4m 1200m-W/Post, True Remainder. . (Pent: 6.25)  

A solid tempo is anticipated with Proven Correct and Rikki Rikkardo kicking up to hold out the next wave. TROPICAL HOUSE (5) was poor on the bottomless track last start but her prior form is hard to fault. She gets Rochelle Milnes in the saddle and the prospect of an improving track. With even luck, she goes very close to winning. PROVEN CORRECT (1) rarely wins but he looks well placed back to this grade and with a 2kg claim. GIN RUMMY (2) is building towards something this campaign and although his winning strike rate is poor, he will win one of these at a price and it may well be this weekend. JE CITY (3) is on the quick back-up, while SUNRAY LASS (8) brings winning form from NSW. Both can be included in the quaddie. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Tropical House to win.
1 37804 PROVEN CORRECT
ANDREW GLUYAS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
A J Hehir, D W Rasheed, S C S Watts, B H Perks, J S Rogers, J R Vawdrey, M J Palmer, A J Flanegan, C R Cowen, D M Zundel, C R Rogers, A E Zaknic, G Inge, A D Doyle, A J Owers & Slainte Racing Syndicate No 2 (Mgr: A J Hehir)
Last start made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-66 on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Liselle's Luck carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. The run before that sat on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm66 on July 19 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Willybeafactor carrying 59kg at $13. Winning chance back to this grade with the claim.
5
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
White, Black Stripes
2 82643 GIN RUMMY
ALEXANDER JUSTICE
4YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
A C S Justice, Ms C L Evans & Mrs S J Justice
Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at this track 3yo Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Sav On Ice with 54kg at $31. Before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 15 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm68 on July 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Classy Kenny carrying 55kg at $14. Ready to do something now.
7
CONNOR MURTAGH
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves
3 x7965 JE CITY
DYLAN CABOCHE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms S Wilson, FBPC Racing (Mgr: J Foster), JCEES Racing (Mgr: M P Player), Dr M J Edwards, D W Bailey, D Fulton, G Plummer, G Wallace, B R Matthew, D Maxwell & Mrs M C Caboche
Last start 5th of 11 at Gawler Cl1 on August 3 over 1500m, slow going 5 len behind Cosmic Spy carrying 59kg at $4.40. The race before that 6th of 13 at Gawler 4yo+ Bm66 on July 5 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Motorace carrying 54kg at $151. Has ability but needs to find a length or two.
11
FELICITY ATKINSON
Deep Navy, White And Silver Horse Head Shield, White Sleeves
4 x43x0 KING OF WESSEX
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
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
Second-up. First-up after eight months ran last of 13 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm66 on July 19 over 1550m, slow going 8 len behind Willybeafactor carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on December 4 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Cyclone Harmony with 58kg at $3. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful.
1
JAKE TOEROEK
Blue, Yellow Epaulettes, Blue Cap
5 15128 TROPICAL HOUSE
JAKE STEPHENS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J A Stephens, S G Willoughby, G Cole, D W Court, J W Parham, J Edgar, Nine Dollars (Mgr: J M Neeson), Miss S Middleton, Ms J Court & Ms H I Leahy
At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track 3yo Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Sav On Ice carrying 54kg at $8. Before that 2nd of 14 at Murray Bridge F&M Bm68 on July 12 over 1400m, nose behind Headphones with 56.5kg at $4.60. Well placed to bounce back to form.
10
ROCHELLE MILNES
Green And Black Stripes, Black Cap
6 80985 KIMMORLEY
DANNY PENNA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, Mr J S Penna, Mr K J Penna, Miss H A Penna
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Roxby Downs Bm64 on August 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Samanth carrying 56kg at $5.50. The start before that of 9 at Port Augusta Bm72 on June 22 over 1867m, 27 len behind Ichibansan carrying 54kg at $26. Prefer in something easier.
14
SAIRYN FAWKE
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves
7 6108x ONLYCHANCEWEGET
STUART GOWER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S P Gower & Mrs L E Gower
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Gawler Bm56 May 28 over 1506m, soft track; 5 len behind Flyway with 60kg at $51. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 15 over 1000m, 6 len behind Shady Thinker carrying 58kg at $101. Trialed well but happy to wait until he shows it on raceday.
13
MATT CHADWICK
Light Blue, Pink Hoops And Cap
8 75201 SUNRAY LASS
AMY MCDONALD
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Ms A McDonald, Mrs H J Cook, Macbool (Mgr: Mrs J Day), A M Fisher, A Byrne, R Ettridge, Mrs T L Gibson, Miss M M Moyle, G J Joyce, N Kouteris, Mrs J E Van Steenis, D W Spicer, M T Lang, D Pridham, A H Peters & T Gladman
Most recently won by a long-neck at Albury Bm58 July 18 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Newyork Missile carrying 56kg at $15. The start before that second last of 11 at Terang 0-58 on June 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Cortain carrying 67kg at $6. Going well. Looks some chance of going back-to-back.
2
MELISSA JULIUS
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys, Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Pom Pom
9 844x0 TARAKASH
TIM DAVIES
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
T N Davies, J Bebedellis, A McGillivray, A Shiels, A Papas, C Lountzis, K Diomis, T M Cearns, D G Mandouit & N Shiels
Second-up. First-up after seven months got back early 10th of 14 at Corowa Bm58 on July 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Black Adam carrying 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Seymour Bm58 November 15 over 1600m defeating Patsy's Star carrying 58kg at $16. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.
4
JESSICA TZAFERIS
Yellow, Royal Blue Stripes And Armbands, Red Cap
10 621x7 RIKKI RIKKARDO
ANDREW CLARKEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
R P Kervers & Ms L Karpowicz
Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 11 at this track 4yo+ 0-64 on July 26 over 1500m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Big Sue carrying 56kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Flaming Navy carrying 56kg at $10. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.
8
JACOB OPPERMAN
Gold, Purple Sunrise, Teal Collar, Sleeves And Peak
11 24804 COVERT WITNESS
HANNAH BRYCE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M D Domingo, G P Cragg, J E Clarke, A Wickstein, A J Olsen, Miss H G M Bryce & Miss J Squires
Most recently 4th of 11 at Gawler Cl1 on August 3 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Cosmic Spy carrying 52kg at $9.50. The start before that 12th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on July 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sav On Ice carrying 57kg at $13. Hard to trust on poor winning strike rate.
9
MARGARET COLLETT
Royal Blue, Four White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, White Seams, Black Cap
12 53x98 SADLER'S SONG
NATALIE MOODY
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N A Moody, C J Coomber, G P Moody, Mrs R J Moody, N S Moody & Ms C R Moody
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 9th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on June 28 over 1250m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Nicish with 53kg at $101. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Placo with 51kg at $41. Likely to find this out of reach.
6
CAITLIN TOOTELL
White, Green Shamrocks, Black and Green Halved Sleeves, White With Green Shamrocks Cap
13 0x600 SPELMAN
MARK W LEWIS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W J Lewis
Most recently 10th of 15 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 30 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind France's Boy carrying 54.5kg at $17. The run before that 11th of 14 at Balaklava 0-58 on July 9 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Maxildo carrying 56.5kg at $16. Unlikely to feature.
3
ALANA LIVESEY
Lime Green, Red Seams And Sleeves, Lime Green Seams, Quartered Cap
14 480x6 FOXY EAGLE
TREVOR DAY
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
T L & Mrs J A Day
Second-up. First-up after nine months 6th of 13 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Blue Isles with 56kg at $61. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 26 2024 over 1550m, on rain affected going; neck behind Inaugural carrying 56kg at $26. Looks tested again.
12
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Black, Red Sash, White Sleeves, Red Cap