Morphettville 03 May 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Thomas Farms South Australian Derby 2500m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 23) Rail: +2m Entire; Sectional 602m. (Pent: 5.46) |
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Genuine tempo anticipated with good speed engaged. The Group 1 SA Derby looks wide open. STATUARIO (2) returns to the fray after landing a strong win over 2400m in the LR Galilee Series Final at Caulfield. He’s a tough, progressive stayer who maps well again and has been kept ticking over with a recent trial placing. Expect him to be strong late. LAVALIER (8) was doing his best work through the line when runner-up in the G3 Chairman’s Stakes at this track over 2000m. Looks ready for the rise in distance and profiles as a serious danger. FEMMINILE (15) found the line fairly in a fast-run G1 Australasian Oaks here last week race. Looks suited getting to this journey now. Can run a cheeky race at odds. AMERICAN WOLF (4) brings genuine staying credentials after outstaying rivals over 2800m at Flemington. He’s rock-hard fit and won’t be far away when the whips are cracking. The Ciaron Maher-trained SAINT EMILION (5) also holds appeal after a strong chase in the Chairman's. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Statuario. Also taking Femminile each-way.
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GOLDRUSH GURU
ANDREW GLUYAS 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, G F Marriott, Mrs J A Marriott, B V White & Mrs K L White Useful colt. At the latest run 5th of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairmans on April 26 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Athanatos with 57.5kg at $4.80. The race before that 11th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 12 len behind Aeliana carrying 56.5kg at $15. His best is good enough but it's time to find. |
16 J HOLDER |
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| 2 | x5031 |
STATUARIO
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE 3YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG Toward Reward Thoroughbreds, Sparta Racing Mrs N C Jensen, Ms J E Taylor, B L Hannon, D J Casey, G Wallace, J M Jackson, M S Tidecz, The Five Kingsmen Buckets and Teddy M G R Hunt, S Drakos, P Stanley, S Diener, Grubby Seagull Racing, M Randall, M J Randall, H McGregor & TR Miss Entice Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Caulfield LR 3yo SWP April 5 over 2400m defeating Politely Dun with 57kg at $1.75. Before that 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Alister Clark on March 22 over 2040m, slow going 2 len behind Shanwah carrying 57kg at $15. In form and certainly worth following up. |
1 J ALLEN |
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| 3 | 11250 |
CONFETTI GARDEN
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), T E Woodman, S A McVilly, A C Schafer, Ms D V Pope, D N Cundy, J Delany, D J Roberts, M Bellizia, M Curtis, Zoomin Dummen (Mgr: M Curtis), Springfield Racing (Mgr: H Miller), B Smith, Graeme Gooch Racing (Mgr: P M Wheatley), J L Hammerstein, J Kline & P Smith Last start 13th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 14 len behind Aeliana carrying 56.5kg at $61. The race before that 5th of 13 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on April 1 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Pocketing with 56kg at $5. One of the contenders. |
12 LIAM RIORDAN |
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| 4 | 36211 |
AMERICAN WOLF
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG High Calibre Racing, C Schembri, F T L Racing, F Eres, A Scifleet, W C Bradnam, P R Darby, P A O'Dea, M J Saadie, M J Scheele, HOP Racing, S & 2 R Racing, Whitcol Racing, F G H & L Racing, J Foster, North-South Syndicate, A J Oldmeadow, Mrs E Maguire, H Rumbel & K Maguire Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a neck at Flemington LR Vrc St Leger April 25 over 2800m defeating Litzdeel with 58kg at $12. Before that won by a head at Ballarat Mdn-Sw April 2 over 2000m defeating Hard Bob carrying 59kg at $1.80. Rock-hard fit and in form, have to take seriously. |
9 M J ZAHRA |
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| 5 | 8x084 |
SAINT EMILION
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing, G Harvey, Horsepower Racing, Ms S T Hancock, I T Gitsham, M J Bulley, Mrs K Tew, G J Cooper, M A Wolens, S P Loane, L Seminara, Ellendee, Three Cruisers, M P Carroll, Dynamic No 147, Dynamic No 148, Dynamic No 149, Dynamic No 150, A Cranes & Mrs P Smith Useful type. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairmans on April 26 over 2000m, 2 len behind Athanatos carrying 57.5kg at $31. The race before that ran last of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Carbine on April 5 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Evaporate carrying 57kg at $81. Building nicely. |
5 TODD PANNELL |
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SNOOPY NOW
DARRYL HEWITT 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston Most recently 6th of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairmans on April 26 over 2000m, 3 len behind Athanatos carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track LR Pt A Gneas April 12 over 1800m defeating Athanatos carrying 57.5kg at $26. Ready to peak after four runs back and is in the mix. |
6 J POTTER |
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| 7 | 11243 |
DUBAI FOCUS
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 3YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG A Bain, N Rantanen-Reynolds, R Warbanoff, S Goldsmith, R Knight, B Lavis, Nothinlikefamily, PH Racing, Triple D Syndicate, Ponderosa Syndicate, B Hanna, B Smith, W O'Malley, T Stribling, L Clancey, P Franklyn, A Pearse, P Dolman, Pay 4 Parking Syndicate & ABR Dubai Focus Club Most recently 3rd of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairmans on April 26 over 2000m, 2 len behind Athanatos with 57.5kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 3 len behind Snoopy Now with 57.5kg at $14. Will need to do even more. |
11 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 8 | x5622 |
LAVALIER
JAMES CUMMINGS 3YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Godolphin Going well. At the latest run 2nd of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairmans on April 26 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Athanatos carrying 57.5kg at $10. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on April 9 over 2100m, 0.5 len behind She's A Hustler with 54.5kg at $6. Full of upside and could explode over this trip. |
13 JAMIE MELHAM |
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POLITELY DUN
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P Ganci, Three Three Five Six Racing, M Davidson, Bearman Racing, A Bright Idea, B Fowler, Turker's Lurkers, Team Hit Racing, Sunny Coast Mates, S Kyriazis, Killarney, Fat's Back Racing, Dunpunting, B Shipton, No More Ponies, D Cremasco, S Ganci, D Mullen, J Huggett & S Payne Racing well. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Caulfield in the LR 3yo SWP on April 5 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Statuario with 57kg at $12. Before that 4th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Alister Clark on March 22 over 2040m, slow going 5 len behind Shanwah carrying 57kg at $61. Must respect. |
2 D W STACKHOUSE |
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ROCTAVE
STEPHEN MARSH 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D Karreman Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 15 at Ellerslie in the G3 Trelawney Std on April 19 over 2100m, on a slow track; head behind Kiwi Skyhawk with 57kg at $35.70. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Ellerslie Mdn Sw April 9 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Sarracina with 58kg at $8.30. Others rate better. |
7 JORDAN CHILDS |
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DARKNCONFIDENTIAL
STUART GOWER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S P Gower, A P Newman, G R Burns, Mrs L E Gower, B J Stewart, Mrs J E Stewart, R S Holton, C H Holton, P J Treloar, C J Formby, A Gelberg, C P Gordon, R L Mullarvey, P J Mullarvy, T W Newman,p boyle & Irongate (Mgr: Mrs K R Daniell) Last start 7th of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairmans on April 26 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Athanatos with 57.5kg at $101. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 4 len behind Snoopy Now with 57.5kg at $41. Likely to find this out of reach. |
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COMPRESSING
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 3YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG A Kheir, J O'Neill, Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M Whitby), Deg Racing (Mgr: D Degenhardt), S Lewin, T Maddern, Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), B Secatore, Mrs R Secatore, C Secatore, SVDA Racing (Mgr: L Robinson), P Larkin, I Burford, W Bradnam & Busuttin Racing Most recently 12th of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairmans on April 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Athanatos carrying 57.5kg at $21. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Cranbourne Bm64 April 4 over 2080m defeating La Rosetta with 59kg at $2.80. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others. |
8 DANIEL MOOR |
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SCINTILLANTE
CLIFF BROWN 3YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J A Brown, Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury), K Yong, Symphony Racing (Mgr: P A Cook), R A Pegum & S L Malcolm Last start 13th of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairmans on April 26 over 2000m, 7 len behind Athanatos carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track in the LR Pt A Gneas on April 12 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Snoopy Now carrying 57.5kg at $16. Can feature with the right run. |
3 BILLY EGAN |
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| 14 | x7454 |
CAVITY BAY
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Makybe Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: T M Santic) Last start 4th of 16 at this track in the G1 A'asian Oaks on April 26 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Benagil with 56kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 16 at this track in the G3 Auraria on April 12 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Cinch carrying 55kg at $20. Can sneak into the frame at long odds. |
15 HARRY COFFEY |
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FEMMINILE
PHILLIP STOKES 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), Aralet (Mgr: S P Delzoppo), H D Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Hunter), J I Halsall, Miss S A Halsall, R Koch, Triton Lennox (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), S W Dyson, The Lamnidae (Mgr: R P Nicholson), L D Freeman & Mrs L J Freeman Last start 7th of 16 at this track in the G1 A'asian Oaks on April 26 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Benagil with 56kg at $41. The race before that 6th of 16 at this track in the G3 Auraria on April 12 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Cinch carrying 56kg at $31. Building nicely and can run a big race. |
2 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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CHASE YOUR DREAMS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), T Needham, J C Slattery, Raygun Racing (Mgr: T A Maddison), S P Hardwidge, E Vella, R Fairhall, P A Vawdrey, M D Needham, G W Bosse, S Pruscino, P T Leeds & S M Leeds Last start favourite; won by 4.5 len at Echuca Bm64 April 18 over 2100m defeating Djockovic with 58kg at $3. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 4 over 2080m, 1.3 len behind Compressing carrying 58kg at $4.60. Others rate better this time. |
19 ETHAN BROWN |
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CAPTAIN HILFIGER
PETER GELAGOTIS 3YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG E Gelagotis, S J Moss, P A Moss, Mrs P Moss, Ms M Ballard, S F Spiteri, G E Kahan, The Captain (Mgr: S Wallis), G M Farrell, C K P (Mgr: K Parker), Ringa Ding Racing (Mgr: B J Tansing), G Kaparos, P Gilmore, G Williams, R Baliva, W J Higgins & D P Jessen Most recently 9th of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairmans on April 26 over 2000m, 6 len behind Athanatos with 57.5kg at $31. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Sale Bm58 April 8 over 1736m defeating Cha Cha Changes carrying 60.5kg at $10. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others. |
14 A DARMANIN |
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GLOBAL ECLIPSE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BR/BL COLT 56.0KG MiRunners Racing No. 2 (Mgr: D C Halpin), Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), D W Russell, Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), G A M Maynard, Kitchwin Hills (Mgr: S K Brown), P J Hatton, Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert) & Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd Dual acceptor. Useful type. Most recently favourite; won by 6 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw April 18 over 2025m defeating Just Landed with 59kg at $1.30. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1760m, head behind Curse It with 59kg at $2.90. Very progressive, can make the leap. |
4 B MELHAM |
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GIN RUMMY
ALEXANDER JUSTICE 3YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG A C S Justice, Ms C L Evans & Mrs S J Justice Last start 8th of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairmans on April 26 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Athanatos carrying 57.5kg at $201. The start before that came from midfield and won by 3 len at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating The Punk Rocker with 57kg at $2.50. Not keen on his chances. |
1 J POTTER |
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