Morphettville 12 Apr 2025
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Sportsbet R N Irwin Stakes 1100m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: +9m 1200m-W/Post; +6m Remainder. Sectional 612m. (Pent: 5.42) |
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Genuine tempo with Press Down to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. The addition of ASFOORA (7) makes this so interesting! Hasn't raced in AUS for over a year but put her name up in lights in the UK last prep by winning the G1 King Charles III. At her best she would blow them away but with bigger targets in store, she'll be far from screwed down. AVIATRESS (9) toyed with them first-up in the LR Matrice Stakes and is the obvious danger. Draws to get all the favours and is backed by the formidable partnership of Toeroek for R & C Jolly. Sure to take a great account of herself. CLIMBING STAR (8) returns. Tackled quality fields last prep and was from disgraced. Only seen the 1100m once and it was in this exact race last year when beaten a long neck. Holds serious appeal at longer odds. PRAIRIE FLOWER (10) has progressed through her grades nicely this campaign and is an exciting mare. Is a distance specialist who deserves her chance for more black type success. SGHIRRIPA (1) has been off the mark so far this prep but finds a more suitable race. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Asfoora. Saving on Climbing Star.
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| 1 | 30x70 |
SGHIRRIPA
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE 5YO GR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Mrs J M Oxlade, BDF Racing (Mgr: M J Blaschek), JJNL Racing (Mgr: J L Bulman), K D J Schubert, J N Heaslip, G J Tucker, Mrs L J Crowell, B W Crowell, D Sghirripa, Mrs J M Sghirripa, Miss N Sghirripa, P K Brown & Mrs M D Brown Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 22 over 1100m, 4 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 52.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell couldn't go on with it; 13th of 15 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Joliestar carrying 53kg at $26. Look for improved run back at this level. |
6 BEN PRICE |
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| 2 | 11x12 |
SIR SWAY
SUE & JASON JAENSCH 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Send The Fleet, Good Fourth Racing, M J Donovan, D M White, P E Walters, Mrs L J Mark & N J Mark Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 0.6 len at this track LR Manihi March 10 over 1100m defeating Prairie Flower carrying 54kg at $4.60. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 29 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Aviatress carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Hard to fault form and can measure up again. |
8 BILLY EGAN |
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| 3 | x100x |
PRESS DOWN
PETER HARDACRE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P J Hardacre, I P Perkins, C L Maynard, J A White, Mrs J R Perkins, C J Winter, J J Munro, G M Hamlyn, C W Wooding, R D Davis, D J Maney, N T Treglown & D C Duff Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at this track in the LR Xmas Hcp December 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Dubai Poet carrying 60kg at $4.40. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.9 len this track LR Wh Wylie September 14 over 1100m defeating Marble Nine carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Hard to have. |
7 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 4 | 25430 |
EXTREMELY LUCKY
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S P Hedge, M P Barker, G J Yeomans, L S Yeomans, P M Yeomans, P J Nicol, R I Chapman, B T Corcoran, A J Kemm, N M Hutchens, A K Stewart, R Watson, S J O'Rourke, M J Symons, E S Guagliardo, T J Stewart & N J Yeomans Most recently 10th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 4 len behind Joyful Fortune with 54.5kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 14 at this track in the LR Manihi on March 10 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Sir Sway with 57kg at $13. Not keen on his chances this time. |
9 TODD PANNELL |
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| 5 | 448qx |
JACK THE LAD
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG 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) First-up. Finished off last preparation failed to finish at this track Happy Trails November 23 over 1600m. Previous preparation first-up won by nose this track Bm82 August 31 over 1200m slow track defeating Klabel with 58.5kg at $26. Can't enthuse. |
4 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 6 | 112x1 |
WATCHME WIN
ANDREW GLUYAS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A J Hehir, D W Rasheed, S C S Watts, B H Perks, J M Brooks, H R Brooks, P D Page, A P Mezzini, C R Cowan, A J Flanegan, L V Valente, T P McAuliffe, A J Gluyas, M J Palmer, R Van Den Berg, Slainte Racing No2 (Mrg: AJ Hehir) & Foolish Pleasure (Mgr: R L Dutton ) Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at this track 4yo+ Bm70 March 29 over 1100m defeating Zanthron with 60.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track Bm64 on August 10 over 1050m, slow going 2 len behind Hooked On Wealth carrying 55kg at $5.50. Promising type, needs to take a leap but can. |
2 J HOLDER |
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| 7 | 4124x |
ASFOORA
HENRY DWYER 6YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: A A El-Fahkri) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 12 at York in the G1 Nunthorpe Stakes August 23 over 1005m, 1.3 len behind Bradsell carrying 61.5kg at $2.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Haydock Park in the G2 Temple Stakes May 25 over 1005m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Kerdos carrying 60kg at $5. Won't be screwed right down but don't think she needs to be, to be winning. |
3 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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| 8 | x596x |
CLIMBING STAR
PHILLIP STOKES 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P Stokes, J Robinson, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: D Redvers), G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield), H Sambor, M Burns, P Wells, D Robertson, P McGreal, Mrs A Stokes & B Baker Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Caulfield in the G1 Rup Clarke November 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kimochi carrying 53.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato September 27 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Southport Tycoon with 56.5kg at $26. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Just missed in this race last year and is a terrific chance. |
9 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 9 | 114x1 |
AVIATRESS
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: J G Chapman) Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at this track LR Matrice March 29 over 1200m defeating Sir Sway with 57.5kg at $1.95. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on August 17 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Lingani carrying 54.5kg at $1.90. Has returned in great order and can repeat the dose. |
1 JAKE TOEROEK |
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| 10 | 11382 |
PRAIRIE FLOWER
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Bell View Park Stud (Mgr: A P Mackrell) Useful type. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 14 at this track in the LR Manihi on March 10 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Sir Sway carrying 56kg at $2.90. The race before that 8th of 16 at Caulfield in the G1 Oakleigh Plt on February 22 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Jimmysstar with 52kg at $51. Deserves her chance. |
5 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 11 | 12634 |
MRS CHRISSIE
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG M D Rocke, K B Hitch, C J Harris, M Bacic, P Shulman, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), M J Scafidi, P Smith, A J Scafidi & C G Doak Last start 4th of 9 at Caulfield F&M Swp on March 15 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Samangu carrying 56kg at $7. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Caulfield F&M Hcp on February 22 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Samangu with 56.5kg at $4.20. Not keen on her chances. |
10 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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