Morphettville   31 May 2025
 
GOING: S

Racing for Cystic Fibrosis South Australia Handicap 1100m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +10m 1200m-W/Post; +8m Remainder, Sectional 613m. (Pent: 6.21)  

Quanah, High On Sugar and Up The Den to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. NOETZIE (10) resumes after a strong debut campaign and looks ready to pick up where he left off. Surrounded by winners from those first two outings and arrives off a dominant trial win. Expecting a bold return. CLARENCE (1) is a proven fresh performer, having launched his last prep with a sizzling win over this track and trip. Trialled quietly to tune up and maps for a soft run from the inside draw. Must be respected. QUANAH (4) has early speed to burn and looks suited resuming with the claim. His debut prep showed promise and, if he finds the front, he could be hard to catch. SOLAR BLAST (8) has charged through the line in both starts this prep. Will settle back but is ready to peak and will be strong late. UP THE DEN (5) was all heart fresh, leading throughout for a gritty win. Can give them something to chase again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Noetzie to win.
1 x107x CLARENCE
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Southern States 2 (Mgr: B Pike), Mrs M L Groth, C M Genockey, D Bond, D P Robinson, F Fairthrone, G T Carnegie-Smith, G Winter, G Marini, J Sigston, Northwood Equine (Mgr: M K Dawson), Dr M J Edwards, D W Bailey, M Crotti, Mrs K E Linke, N C Linke, R A Marini, S A Bandick, T B Richardson & R G Jones
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track Bm68 March 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Dual Pressure carrying 58.5kg at $16. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.1 len this track Bm66 January 25 over 1050m defeating Yasuke with 58.5kg at $7. Draws ideally and is ready to run well.
2
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black And White Stripes, Teal Sleeves And Cap
2 77821 TALKIN' ITALIAN
DAVID JOLLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D R Jolly, M A Caretti, V Francesca, B Ellul, Mrs L Ellul, Mrs J Ellul, D A Luccon, A Ventura, N Borrelli, M J Devizio, F De Corso, L Cortazzo, J Baum, A Salvatore, A Salvatore, L Zollo, L Tirri, L M Spadavecchia, R Ambesi & V Francesca
Useful type. Last start favourite; won by a head at Oakbank Bm60 May 7 over 1100m defeating Sir Leapalot with 59.5kg at $3.20. The start before that 2nd of 13 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 21 over 1400m, slow going head behind Tupoleu carrying 58kg at $21. In the mix, inside draw helps.
1
CONNOR MURTAGH
Red And Yellow Stripes, Black Witch, Red Cap
3 74070 CLASSY KENNY
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J E Hickmott, Mrs N M How, G Iaria, Mrs M L Harvey, S M Harvey, Ms L Hoysted, Mrs R J Hoysted, Miss G Harvey, Mrs K L Nolan, P D Brown, Mrs G M Brown, Mrs C Hickmott & Mrs J Drage
Last start 11th of 16 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on May 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Novela carrying 56.5kg at $51. The start before that from last on the turn 7th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Merchant Boss with 60kg at $31. Not keen.
12
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
4 15x5x QUANAH
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
H.S.C. Lucas (Mgr: H W Lucas), R B Satchell, Mrs L F Satchell, T E Satchell & B Kinnear
Resuming. Finished off last preparation faded in the straight 5th of 9 at Murray Bridge 1Mw-Ly on January 18 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Hallstatt with 51kg at $4. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.25 len at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw July 28 over 1100m in the wet defeating Gumeracha Cracker carrying 57.5kg at $5. Ran 3rd in a trial at Strathalbyn over 1000m on May 19. Could steal it in front.
6
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Pink, Grey Horseshoe, Red Rose Entwined
5 31x1 UP THE DEN
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M J Hickmott), K Bartholomew, T G Heptinstall, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), E J Nathan, M A Koundouris, M P Dascarolis, M A Merlino, Mrs D Stollery & D J O'Sullivan
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after two months won by a head at Oakbank 3yo Bm66 April 19 over 1050m defeating Madam Jeanette carrying 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at Oakbank 3yo Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1050m defeating Tripod Terror carrying 57.5kg at $1.80. Can continue his winning ways. Will give backers a sight.
7
TODD PANNELL
Black With White Wolf Motif
6 81144 BOUNCING BEYOND
ANDREW GLUYAS
3YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
L M Macdonald & N D Nietz
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 11 at Oakbank Shillabeer on April 19 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Teardrop Rotation carrying 58kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 8 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm70 on March 22 over 1250m, 1.3 len behind Ad Astra with 56kg at $11. Not without his chance.
12
J HOLDER
White, Black Stripes
7 227x9 HIGH ON SUGAR
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs JA Francis), G A Kent, D J Johnson, L Johnson, T Fraser, C York, Mrs C York & A Reid
Second-up. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after three months 9th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on April 9 over 1200m, 4 len behind The Doll carrying 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.7 len at Murray Bridge Cl1 September 4 over 1400m defeating Longer Route carrying 59.5kg at $4. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up.
8
FRED W KERSLEY
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Aqua Blue Cap
8 38x52 SOLAR BLAST
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R R Jolly, G M Hamlyn, C J Winter, B J Winter, D Turner, Mrs T McCulloch, I R Johnson, J C Finnis, P Bruggemann, A Bruggemann, I M Mcmillan, L D Bruggemann, J C Spence, P M Dunstan, Mrs C Whitwell, L R Whitwell, A J Ball, I M Perryman & A J White
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 14 at Oakbank 4yo+ 0-66 on April 19 over 1050m, 3 len behind Beauty Bound carrying 57.5kg at $9. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 3 over 1050m, 0.7 len behind Voltage Point with 56kg at $6. Not far away last start. Will be launching late.
13
JAKE TOEROEK
Maroon, Gold Stars And Cap
9 143x5 MILLIVOY
PAULA TRENWITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D L Cunningham & Mrs R M Cunningham
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm62 on April 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Mine All Mine with 59.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track Bm58 on December 13 over 1050m, 2 len behind Shadowfax carrying 60kg at $7. Is a second up winner in the past but others rate better.
11
JACOB OPPERMAN
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
10 41x NOETZIE
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Saddlers Knife (Mgr: G F Brook)
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning won by 1.2 len Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 11 over 1100m defeating Steel Tsunami with 56.5kg at $3.30. On debut fourth of 14 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw December 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Shadow Eagle with 57.5kg at $3.10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return.
3
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
White, Emerald Green Sash and Cap
11 10385 KING MOYA
JON O'CONNOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms K Harrison, P J Hill, B Sutcliffe & L Kinnane
Most recently 5th of 8 at Gawler on May 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Trantoro with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 8th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 4 len behind Merchant Boss carrying 55kg at $12. Tested again.
3
ALAN LAI
Dark Blue, White Sleeves, Hooped Cap
12 556x1 SUNDOGG
JOHN HYAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam) & The Wizz (Mgr: C R Clifford)
Second run back. First-up after four months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.75 len at Oakbank 0-56 May 7 over 1050m defeating Eastside Diamond with 59.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Prodigal Lad carrying 58kg at $4.50. Deserves respect off fresh win.
4
M NUNES
Bottle Green And White Checks, White Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap, White Star
13 79x09 COMMANDER MEROO
JOHN MACMILLAN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Abdallah & J W McCabe
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 12th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on April 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind The Doll with 59kg at $16. Last start 9th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm60 on April 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Headphones carrying 59.5kg at $26. Faces a stiff assignment.
5
MARGARET COLLETT
Light Blue, Lilac Vee And Armbands, Quartered Cap
14 37577 LEFT TURN CLYDE
STUART GOWER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
S P Gower, Mrs L E Gower, C A Reynolds, Mrs S M Dahl, R J Dahl, G R Burns, A P Newman, K G Alsop, T W Newman & C A Sargent
Last start 7th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on May 14 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Mohite with 60kg at $9. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 12 at Balaklava Cg&E Bm58 on April 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Cork Harbour with 60kg at $12. Hard to have on present form.
10
MATT CHADWICK
Light Blue, Pink Hoops, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
15 65x65 SABERMETRIC
RAHARNA MCDONALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A S McDonald
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on May 14 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Mohite carrying 59kg at $13. Second-up 5th of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Mistavain carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Hard to have.
9
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
16 70304 FOSTER STREET
BYRON COZAMANIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P R Burdon, P G Sims & P J Harrold
Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Oakbank 0-54 on April 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Ocean Blast with 57.5kg at $12. The race before that eased back early on 11th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on April 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind The Doll with 54kg at $26. Going okay but looks tested.
9
FELICITY ATKINSON
Green, Orange Spots, Red Cap