Morphettville   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

Dominant Handicap 2000m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: True. (Pent: 7.72)  

Expecting a strong gallop with Silent Emmy and Wine Barron taking up the running over Chance Taken. Good middle distance race with a few form lines converging. THE AUTUMN BELLE (4) won narrowly in Melbourne last start and, now that she's found winning form, I think she can hold it here. She gets in well after the claim. DREAM ALL DAY (2) is another Victorian visitor and comes across after a couple of runs over shorter trips. She might be ready to do something third-up from a good draw. WINE BARRON (5) is flying with two wins from his last three starts. He must go in as an each-way chance. HIGH SOCIETY GIRL (7) comes into each way calculations with the Heavy 9 surface to her liking. Watch for LOMAX (9) late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Wine Barron and High Society Girl each-way.
1 81331 DANDRUFF
TOBY LAKE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Smart Racing Stables (Mgr: N W Smart) & J Rule
Dual acceptor. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Albury Bm 66 Hcp July 18 over 2000m on a heavy track defeating Straight Fire carrying 61kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Wagga Bm66 on June 22 over 2000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind First Day carrying 61kg at $18. Hard to fault recent form and must be considered again.
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L CURRIE
Royal Blue, Pale Blue Sleeves And Cap
2 13x94 DREAM ALL DAY
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 59.0KG
M J Chittick
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 11 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fire Of Etna carrying 53kg at $3.90. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on July 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Sound It Out with 60kg at $8.50. Can improve. Well-placed up in trip and in this class.
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ZAC SPAIN
White, Green And Royal Blue Waikato Stud Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 x3300 LAVISH THINKER
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D Ramage), A Jackson, Mrs C Jackson, V Ip, P Barrett, B Marks, B Stevens, M Wauchope, A Wauchope, Stay Hard (Mgr: G Boyd), K Geue, Mrs M Axon, D Axon, Mrs P James, C James, Just Again (Mgr: J Rodder) & Rising Star (Mgr: M Kindler)
Most recently 11th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on July 2 over 2400m, on heavy track; 32 len behind Galilaeus carrying 57kg at $10. The start before that 11th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Saban with 52kg at $41. Capable on his best but recent form isn't inspiring.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Black And White Check, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
4 x6831 THE AUTUMN BELLE
HENRY DWYER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
J Mackenzie, Ms L Duncan, P Doyle, T Pender, P Lewis, A Kennedy, A Patterson, I Foster, G Pell, L Henry, P Stockwell, B Garrigan, N Goonan, A Riley, A Goonan, Dr J Cleeland, Sunny Belle's (J Morris), Blue Moon Racing (R Cartledge), Jameson Oaks (S Kelly) & Kratzie Racing No 42 (D Kratzmann)
Racing well recently. Last start won by a nose at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 July 9 over 2100m in soft going defeating Empress Of The Sun carrying 55.5kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Geelong Bm58 on June 20 over 1715m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Makdane carrying 60kg at $5.50. Can make it back-to-back wins.
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TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Purple, Gold 5 Stars, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap With Gold Star
5 25101 WINE BARRON
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M J Hickmott), A T Maloney, B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), L Pyne, M A Jericho, A L Beaton, M Willis, M P Doyle, Mrs C Doyle, P J Doyle, BTD (Mgr: S W Halliwell), C Anderson, M C Durrant, M Frangoulis, R McHugh & M Hansen
At the latest run won by 4.5 len at Gawler Bm62 July 5 over 1700m in soft going defeating Shakespeare carrying 60kg at $4.20. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Murray Bridge Bm66 on May 24 over 1800m, 9 len behind Crown Mint carrying 59kg at $3. One of the chief contenders on recent form.
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TODD PANNELL
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
6 98111 FLYING ASSASSIN
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs w E Daken & B J Daken
Most recently favourite; won by a nose at Gawler Bm56 July 16 over 2100m on a heavy track defeating Enciphering carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Mt Gambier Bm56 July 11 over 2050m on a heavy track defeating Cold Train carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Looks a winning chance again.
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CONNOR MURTAGH
Green, Red Halves, Yellow Sash, Quartered Cap
7 57133 HIGH SOCIETY GIRL
STEPHEN THEODORE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
On Fire Racing (J Kersten), D J Brook, Ms M Theodore, On Fire Fillies (Mrs K Ferguson), Champagne Gals, Mrs C Walker, J Walker, S Walker, B Pahl, P Raison, C Ingram, D Keough, A Tapp, Mrs K Hornhardt, B Woods, J Woods, Mrs R Campbell, Randell's Racing, High On Fire & The Winning Post Posse
Racing well recently. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 on July 19 over 2250m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Test The Law with 53kg at $7.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track Bm78 on June 21 over 2500m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Kirkliston Blu carrying 54kg at $8.50. Winning chance if she gets a heavy track.
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JESSICA TZAFERIS
Black, Red And White Horse Head And Flames, Red Flames On Sleeves, Red Cap
8 x0631 IDON'TGETIT
PETER CHOW
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J E MacKenzie, Miss S A Chow, Miss G Chow, Miss A K Chow, P T McNamara, S Wilson, J D Williams, A R Thornton, P A Scales, Reining In (Mgr: Mrs B Nevell), N G R Harris, S A Bishop, J W Chow, Mrs M T Chow, M Mackenzie & Mrs H Mackenzie
Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start settled well back; won by 2 len at Casterton Bm58-Hwt June 29 over 2000m in soft going defeating Black Autumn with 71kg at $4.20. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Casterton Apsly Cup on June 8 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Trosettee carrying 53kg at $15. Brings winning form but this is harder.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Green, Blue Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
9 5x442 LOMAX
PAUL CAREY
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
P Carey & Ms J M Giles
Most recently came from the tail of the field 2nd of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-64 on July 12 over 1800m, nose behind Harley'n'rose carrying 59kg at $5. Before that 4th of 13 at Gawler 4yo+ Bm66 on July 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Motorace carrying 58kg at $7. Ready to win.
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JAKE TOEROEK
Brown, Light Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
10 31x15 CHANCE TAKEN
CHRIS BIEG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Brightside Enterprises, P Ridler, G T Churchill, Ms D A Joy, L C McInnes, A G Fraser, T P Delbridge, P R Barnes, C M Bieg, K J Highet, D S Mcvey & S J Sequin
Third-up today. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Murray Bridge Bm64 June 14 over 1600m in soft going defeating Turned Loose carrying 54kg at $4.80. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Gawler Bm62 on July 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Wine Barron carrying 57kg at $3.50. Mixing form but worth including.
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FELICITY ATKINSON
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands
11 60q04 EXALTED RUTH
JYI LUKEY
9YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J B Lukey
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on July 11 over 2050m, in the wet; 5 len behind Bright Legend carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. The start before that second last of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on June 28 over 1950m, slow going 6 len behind Test The Law carrying 54kg at $41. Prefer in something easier.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
Purple, Turquoise Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Seams Cap, Black Pom Pom
12 x8304 INFINITY IMPERIAL
LIAM HOWLEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
C W Kwok
Last start 4th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm74 on July 9 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind The Autumn Belle carrying 52.5kg at $18. The race before that second last of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Elsie May with 56.5kg at $31. She is a definite top-three candidate.
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ALANA LIVESEY
Green, Purple Star on Cap
13 96625 SHAKESPEARE
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
R Jolly, D Crook, C Fromm, S Hoyle, J Jolly, P Jolly, D Kirk, C Lamb, P Morris, A Newman, G Sparkes, W Sims, G Wiltshire, Bula Bula (Mgr: C M Fitzgerald) & Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon)
Most recently 5th of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-64 on July 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Harley'n'rose carrying 57kg at $6. Before that 2nd of 12 at Gawler Bm62 on July 5 over 1700m, slow going 4.5 len behind Wine Barron with 58kg at $8. Hard to have this tough line-up.
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MS S METCALFE
Tangerine, Grey Quarters, White Sleeves
14 33616 TAKE A PICK
STEPHEN THEODORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Last start 6th of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-64 on July 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Harley'n'rose with 59kg at $4.20. The race before that favourite; won by 4 len at Balaklava Cl1-Sw June 4 over 2200m defeating Silent Emmy with 59kg at $1.90. Has been racing well. In the mix but prefer on top of the ground.
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J HOLDER
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap With Black Star
15 4x021 SILENT EMMY
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs E A Creek & A J Moyle
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 3.5 len at Bordertown Cl1-Sw June 27 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Bocheeva with 57kg at $4.40. The run before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at Balaklava Cl1-Sw on June 4 over 2200m, 4 len behind Take A Pick with 57kg at $13. Harder here and others rate better.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Royal Blue, Gold Lazy M In Circle, Gold Sleeves And Cap
16 4x293 PETA'S HEART
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Gawler Nmw-Ly on July 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind The Western Front carrying 54kg at $7.50. The start before that 9th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Stratum Pride with 53.5kg at $2.90. Has upside but needs to take another step to compete against these.
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BEN PRICE
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
17 90x75 AMERICAN TROUBLE
JUDY STREETS
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
P A Van Schaik, Ms A R Axford, R Harvey, D B Kilpatrick, Mrs S V Kilpatrick, T J Leeman, F A B Greenslade, Ms S Thomson & J D Frew
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up got back early 7th of 10 at Gawler 0-56 on June 25 over 1500m, in the wet; 11 len behind Robert The Puss with 56.5kg at $31. Last start 5th of 14 at Balaklava 0-58 on July 9 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Maxildo with 54.5kg at $26. Others read better. Might need another one under her belt.
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J POTTER
Orange, Black Coastal Thoroughbreds Logo, Sleeves And Cap
18 3x990 TYITA
BILL WILLIAMS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms E F Nelson & D J Nettle
Last start 10th of 14 at Balaklava Cl1-Sw on July 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Empirestateofmind carrying 59kg at $15. The race before that second last of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on June 14 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Any Luck carrying 54kg at $201. Needs easier.
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Green, Gold Diamond, Red Sleeves And Cap