MORPHETTVILLE PARKS 23 Aug 2025
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SkyCity Handicap 1550m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 13) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.75) |
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France's Boy has good early speed and can set a decent tempo. Tricky race with several horses that can mix their form set to line up. WINE BARRON (5) is very talented but also very inconsistent. He's a month between runs and dropping back to 1550m which looks suitable. A repeat of his Gawler win two starts back will surely have him in the finish but he's hard to trust. One positive is that he's drawn well and is versatile. THE MANSMAN (7) is another with ability but a frustrating racing pattern. He'll give himself a bit to do but if the track is suiting horses running on from the back, he can finish over the top. WILLYBEAFACTOR (1) and PLACO (3) are others to consider for quaddies and wider plays. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Wine Barron each-way.
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| 1 | 24310 |
WILLYBEAFACTOR
GEORGE DIMITROPOULOS 9YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG G Dimitropoulos, Mrs K A Dimitropoulos, Mrs J J Benson, Miss K A Benson, Boys 'n' Babes (Mgr: G P Taylor), J R Grentell, I R Burkinshaw, A R Short, B W Stokes, E R Mcdermott, K M Mcdermott & Mrs L C Clark Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 57kg at $21. The run before that won by a nose at this track 4yo+ Bm66 July 19 over 1550m on a rain affected track defeating Makalu carrying 60kg at $5. Prolific winner that cannot be underestimated. |
10 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 2 | 25513 |
HEADPHONES
JUDY STREETS 8YO BAY MARE 62.0KG P L Bennett & Mrs Y E Hunt Most recently 3rd of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 56kg at $13. Before that won by a nose at Murray Bridge F&M Bm68 July 12 over 1400m defeating Tropical House with 58.5kg at $16. Will get back and needs things to go right but can finish in the money. |
9 ALANA LIVESEY |
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| 3 | 37118 |
PLACO
LUKE O'CONNOR 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG L O'Connor, Miss T Oxlade & A Barns At the latest run 8th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm76 on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Fast Bubbles with 54kg at $5. The start before that won by 1.2 len at this track Cl2 July 19 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Dreams Fulfilled with 60kg at $5.50. Forget last start and he has top-three claims. |
11 J HOLDER |
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| 4 | 65512 |
THERMODYNAMIC
NICOLE IRWIN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs N J Irwin, Australian Racing Tours Pty Ltd, Mrs T K Ingerson, N Bennett, Miss C Shephard, Ms M E Ellis, A J Stanborough, Directly Racing Bloodstock, Ms C W Dyett, M J Clemow, L M Conlon, D K Hardacre, Mrs R K Schultz, Ms K Fallon, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds & ZIP A DEE DO DAH Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at Morphettville 0-66 on August 9 over 1508m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Talisay carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Murray Bridge Bm66 August 2 over 1600m in soft going defeating Merchant Boss carrying 53.5kg at $21. Racing with great zest and looks a top three chance again. |
6 MATT CHADWICK |
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| 5 | 51016 |
WINE BARRON
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 6YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG 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 sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 on July 26 over 2000m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Silent Emmy carrying 59kg at $5.50. The start before that favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Gawler Bm62 July 5 over 1700m on a rain affected track defeating Shakespeare with 60kg at $4.20. Hard to trust but best is clearly good enough. |
4 TODD PANNELL |
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| 6 | 60744 |
ANNIHILATE
CHRIS BIEG 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D J Rowe, Mrs K Rowe, P Borg, Mrs C Borg, Mrs E Hosking & S Hosking At the latest run eased back early on 4th in a small field at Morphettville Bm78 on August 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Merchant Boss carrying 51kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 8 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm74 on July 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Shoeless with 55kg at $10. Best is good enough but recent form is only fair. |
2 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 7 | 57267 |
THE MANSMAN
PHILLIP STOKES 5YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG 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 At the latest run 7th of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-66 on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Liselle's Luck with 60kg at $3.90. Before that 6th of 13 at this track Bm76 on June 28 over 1550m, slow going 4 len behind Fiasco Tess carrying 54.5kg at $6. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
7 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 8 | 51281 |
TROPICAL HOUSE
JAKE STEPHENS 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG 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 Most recently favourite; won by 4 len at Morphettville Cl2 August 9 over 1600m in soft going defeating Gin Rummy with 55.5kg at $2.20. Before that 8th of 13 at Morphettville 3yo Bm72 on July 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Sav On Ice carrying 54kg at $8. SCRATCHED. |
14 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 9 | 35814 |
FRANCE'S BOY
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 12YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Mrs N M How, J E Hickmott, P D Brown, D Dewar, Mrs G Brown & Mrs K Dewar Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Morphettville 0-66 on August 9 over 1508m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Talisay carrying 53.5kg at $9. The run before that won by a long-neck at Balaklava Bm56 July 30 over 1600m on a heavy track defeating Loca Bella with 57.5kg at $4. Much-loved warrior but better suited in something easier. |
8 BROOKE KING |
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| 10 | 42143 |
FLOWERDALE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M C Price Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 3 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Mr Vivaci carrying 57kg at $7.50. Before that won by a neck at Bendigo Mdn-Sw July 13 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Star Angel with 57.5kg at $2.50. Improving type that can measure up here. |
7 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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| 11 | 18227 |
FLYWAY
CHRIS BIEG 7YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG C Withall, D J Myers, L Pickford, J Stirk, M H Coleman, A D McClure, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, J E Matteucci, D Battisti, J Carvill, T J Kelly, B M Harris, R M Milne, M Biagi & C M Bieg Most recently got back early 7th of 11 at Morphettville 0-66 on August 9 over 1508m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Talisay with 53.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on July 26 over 1500m, on a wet track; 0.7 len behind Big Sue with 54kg at $5. Better than last start and can bounce back. |
5 FELICITY ATKINSON |
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| 12 | 18801 |
PRODIGAL LAD
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, D Travini, The Wisemen, T Fraser, C York, Mrs C York & A Reid Last start scored a big 4 len win at Murray Bridge Bm56 August 13 over 1400m defeating Commander Meroo with 59kg at $4.20. The run before that 10th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on July 23 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Alainge carrying 60kg at $6.50. Capable of stepping up. |
5 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 13 | 1x476 |
HIGH GARDEN
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Pipelines Bloodstock (Mgr: W Mitchell) Last start 6th of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-66 on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Liselle's Luck with 54.5kg at $14. The run before that 7th of 12 at this track Cl2 on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Placo carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Need to see a bit more from her. |
1 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 14 | 90x77 |
HAYAI MESU
GRANT YOUNG 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R A Marini, G Marini & M A Marini Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 11 at Gawler Cl1 on August 3 over 1500m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Cosmic Spy carrying 54kg at $11. Second-up 7th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on August 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Prodigal Lad carrying 54kg at $41. Look elsewhere. |
3 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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