Morphettville 27 Apr 2024
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Sportsbet Robert Sangster Stakes 1200m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.42). |
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Looks a decent tempo with I Am Me, Estriella and Passive Aggressive leading the charge.
ESTRIELLA (12) showed some promise earlier in the season and since returning from a spell she has won 3 races on the bounce, including an all-the-way win at Flemington last time out at Stakes Level. She also won at Caulfield fresh up in Group 3 company and deserves a crack at Group 1 glory here. She drops a couple of kilos in weight and can win again. I AM ME (2) finished third fresh up at Moonee Valley in Group 1 class 5 weeks ago and is just as sharp second up. She is among the very best sprinters in the land and with the benefit of a good draw, she is capable of taking this out. ZAPATEO (1) built strongly to win the Group 1 Galaxy at Rosehill last time out when paying 25/1. She is still on the up and has been placed on this track twice in the past. If she happens to strike a wet track, she becomes the one to beat. BENEDETTA (4) won the Group 3 lead-up to this a fortnight ago and can make the most of a superior draw this time. She certainly deserves a Group 1 win. Stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Estriella to win.
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ZAPATEO
JAMES CUMMINGS 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Godolphin (Mgr: R M M Cole) The Galaxy winner. Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Rosehill G1 The Galaxy March 23 over 1100m defeating Sunshine In Paris with 53kg at $26. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Randwick in the G2 Challenge on March 9 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Passive Aggressive with 56.5kg at $19. Can get the job done again. |
3 JAMIE KAH |
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| 2 | 122x3 |
I AM ME
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing, Sheikh M B K Al Maktoum, Mrs J M Crooks, B & K Ramsey Family, P J Woollett, G Rassos, R J Gall, R G Dawkins, A W Robertson, A Cranes, A Mitchell, Mrs M Joyce, M G Joyce, S B Troughton, D P Lacey, M J Millner, S Finnigan & A D Vella Group 2 winner. Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 William Reid on March 23 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Imperatriz with 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Rosehill in the G2 Sheraco on September 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sunshine In Paris with 56kg at $3.80. One of the top chances. |
2 B SHINN |
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PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE
GRAHAME BEGG 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) Multiple Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.7 len at Randwick G2 Challenge March 9 over 1000m defeating Zapateo carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Last start 6th of 14 at Rosehill in the G1 The Galaxy on March 23 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Zapateo carrying 54kg at $11. Fitter and should relish the step up to 1200m. |
6 JORDAN CHILDS |
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BENEDETTA
JASON WARREN 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), B M Wilson, B K Parker, Plodalong-Shocking (Mgr: P Podbury), D Y D (Mgr: R A Elliott), Mrs M Harding, A J Sultana, Lacy Willows Racing (Mgr: C D Wilson) & Blur Racing Syndicate (Mgr: J A Reece) Multiple Group 3 winner. Going well. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track G3 R N Irwin April 13 over 1100m defeating Climbing Star carrying 56.5kg at $3. The run before that 4th of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 9 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Cylinder with 52kg at $17. Strong each-way hope with the assistance of the inside draw. |
1 D W STACKHOUSE |
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ROOTS
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Sheamus Mills Bloodstock P/L (Mgr: S A Mills), Newton Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: H F Newton) & Chesapeake Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: A J Roberts) Multiple Group 2 winner. Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 15 at Rosehill in the G3 St Kingdom on March 30 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Bandi's Boy with 57kg at $13. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Randwick Invitation on October 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Espiona carrying 58kg at $9. Fitter and worth including. |
9 JAMES MCDONALD |
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SKEW WIFF
MARK WALKER 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Waikato Stud Ltd Tarzino Trophy winner. At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track in the G3 R N Irwin on April 13 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Benedetta carrying 56.5kg at $26. The start before that second last of 12 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket on March 9 over 1200m, 16 len behind Cylinder with 52kg at $61. Others make more appeal. |
5 MICHAEL DEE |
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CLIMBING STAR
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO 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 Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming won by 2.75 len at this track LR Matrice March 23 over 1200m defeating Party Princess with 54.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 14 at this track in the G3 R N Irwin on April 13 over 1100m, long-neck behind Benedetta carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Has been racing well. Top prospects. |
14 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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LEMPICKA
K & K KEYS 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys & N Clark Dual acceptor. Most recently came from the tail of the field 2nd of 10 at Flemington Mares Hcp on March 30 over 1100m, neck behind Senegalia carrying 58.5kg at $8. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at Caulfield Vgold Comet March 16 over 1000m defeating Perilous Fighter with 54kg at $5. Close-up last start but this looks a stretch. |
4 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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| 9 | 43031 |
WONDERFUL TONIGHT
SAM MYNOTT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Windsor Park Stud Ltd (Mgr: R A Schick) & C W Kwok Group 3 placegetter. At the latest run won by 2 len at Otaki LR Napier Sprint April 13 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Wewillrock with 55.5kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Trentham in the LR Lightning Hcp on March 16 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Our Echo with 53kg at $4.80. Can't recommend. |
12 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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SNAPPED
A & S FREEDMAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Pinecliff Racing Group 3 winner. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at this track in the G3 R N Irwin on April 13 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Benedetta carrying 56.5kg at $21. The race before that won by 1.1 len at this track LR City Marion February 24 over 1200m defeating Grinzinger Prince carrying 55.5kg at $11. Racing okay but look elsewhere. |
7 TODD PANNELL |
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WALTZ ON BY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Planette Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Leaver) & Belford Productions (Mgr: A Jones) Group 2 placegetter. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 42 day letup. First-up 2nd in a small field at Flemington Mares Hcp on March 2 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Sans Doute with 57kg at $4.50. Second-up won by 1.0 len at Caulfield F&M Swp March 16 over 1200m defeating Lady Jones carrying 57kg at $6. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
8 BILLY EGAN |
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ESTRIELLA
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG K J Payne & Mrs V M Payne Group 3 winner. On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at Flemington LR Sunlight Class. March 30 over 1100m defeating Arkansaw Kid carrying 56.5kg at $2. The run before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Flemington Inglis Sprint March 2 over 1200m defeating Robrick with 57.5kg at $3. Winning hope. |
11 M J ZAHRA |
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LEARNING TO FLY
ANNABEL NEASHAM 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Coolmore (Mgr: T V Magnier), Westerberg (Mgr: C Ryan), Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan) & J Poulin Group 2 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 56 days. First-up 2nd of 11 at Randwick in the G2 Lghtfinger on February 17 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Kimochi with 56kg at $4. Last start 4th of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Surround on March 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Tropical Squall carrying 56kg at $3.50. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest. |
13 CHAD SCHOFIELD |
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STRETAN ANGEL
PHILLIP STOKES 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG J M MacLean, Going Again (Mgr: G P Levvey), A Nelson, D N Wray, Inside Rail (Mgr: M A McCrory), Gungho (Mgr: Ms D A Gunn), M J Mccarron, D N Parkinson, J S Sellen, B C Sinnatamby, M J Brazel, T K Driver, I J Sellen, B S Sellen, Mrs J A MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, A E Treptow & D J Maclean Group 2 winner. Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 15 at Flemington in the LR Sunlight Class. On March 30 over 1100m, 3 len behind Estriella carrying 57kg at $5.50. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track in the LR Redelva on April 13 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Sir Sway carrying 58kg at $2.60. Needs plenty of luck. |
10 DAMIAN LANE |
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