MORPHETTVILLE PARKS   07 Jun 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

SkyCity Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: +8m 1000m to WP, + 5m remainder. Sectional 610m.  

Strong pace from Magic Field and Boltonova matching motors with Sioux Warrior close at hand. HOOKED ON WEALTH (13) proved hard to catch last campaign but generally races his best early in the prep. Has been readied with a sharp trial win and is drawn to get all the favours for gun hoop Jake Toeroek. Bold showing anticipated. AZTEC DANCER (11) also returns and while she doesn't win out of turn, the form around her last campaign stacks right up for this. She will relish any genuine tempo up front. Watch for her launching late. MAGIC FIELD (2) was sound when resuming, sitting handy before fading late at headquarters. Strips fitter and is drawn to advantage again. Can improve sharply. RUSSIAN BOBSHARK (3) was only sound when resuming but is another that can big a big improver with that run under his belt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hooked On Wealth to return a winner.
1 79716 BOLTONOVA
BRETT CAMPBELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M T Knight & J W Knight
Useful type. At the latest run 6th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on May 24 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Grand Host with 56.5kg at $26. Before that won by 1.3 len at Donald 0 - 58 May 3 over 1000m defeating Bon Shadow carrying 59.5kg at $5. Disappointing last time but is in the mix.
3
MARGARET COLLETT
Navy Blue, Old Gold Star, Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
2 639x7 MAGIC FIELD
ANDREW CLARKEN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms O Richardson
Second run back. First-up after seven months led to the turn then faded second last of 8 at Morphettville Cg&E Bm64 on May 3 over 1050m, 3 len behind Voltage Point carrying 58.5kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 4.5 len at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Caribbean Breeze with 54.5kg at $3.50. Can improve sharply with that run under his belt.
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FELICITY ATKINSON
Gold, Black And White Hooped Sleeves
3 2x0x7 RUSSIAN BOBSHARK
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
CMR Bobshark (Mgr: C Maher), D A Dragicevich, A Fahey, N J Fahey, A M Dragicevich, S J Swanell, C Rosbergen, Malbra Racing, C S White, P R Gerrard, S Mcdougall, D J Meers, A Millican, A J Porter, B Skerman, D S K Racing (Mgr: J Carroll), C Guthrie, S McGuirk, D Irwin & Cremorne Crew
Racing second-up today. Last outing 7th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on May 24 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Grand Host with 58.5kg at $9.50. At only start last preparation 10th of 15 at Morphettville Cl1 on October 19 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind The Journo with 60kg at $8.50. Open to sharp improvement.
4
TODD PANNELL
Green, Black Cap
4 61400 BABAYKA
PAULA TRENWITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & D M Bairstow
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Oakbank 4yo+ 0-66 on April 19 over 1050m, 7 len behind Beauty Bound with 57.5kg at $91. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track Bm72 on April 5 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Vexatious Dancer carrying 55kg at $81. Might find this a bit too tough.
12
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
5 09x02 NOSTRYIA
DAVID HALLIDAY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K J Halliday, T G N Racing (Mgr: T W Henley), Mrs C L Schaefer & M F Turnley
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 11 at Oakbank Cl1 on April 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Blanc Visage carrying 61.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 2nd of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on May 21 over 1050m, 2 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 58.5kg at $101. Each-way chance.
11
J POTTER
Royal Blue, Orange Armbands, Yellow Cap
6 230x5 SIOUX WARRIOR
JOHN MACMILLAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell, T M Borschman, Mrs S A Borschman, C A Bubner, F De Pasquale, Dr K W Fryer, Mrs B A Fryer, Mrs T Giessauf, A Grantham, S Miller, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D Reynolds, P Rimes, Dr J Sinclair, Mrs M Thompson, Nag Traders (J Vandepeer), G Wakefield, Bindi (Mrs K Vast), B Pickett & J Rimes
Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on May 21 over 1050m, 4 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 60kg at $3.30. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 30 2023 over 1050m, 3 len behind Nosie By Nature with 57.5kg at $13. Prefer others.
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J HOLDER
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 738x0 IMPORTANT PRODUCT
PETER NOLAN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P M Nolan, P Fama, N D Mitton, G Taormina, Mrs J A Gibb, A J Keain, D Ascenzo, S Ross, D Hagan, Mrs D K Burgess & C G Sexton
Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on May 21 over 1050m, 7 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 60kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track Cg&E 0-64 on April 6 2024 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Delightful Shecky carrying 58.5kg at $7. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
8
MATT CHADWICK
Black, Red Stars, White Double Armbands And Cap With Red Star
8 56x10 SUNDOGG
JOHN HYAM
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam) & The Wizz (Mgr: C R Clifford)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming settled well back; won by 1.75 len at Oakbank 0-56 May 7 over 1050m defeating Eastside Diamond with 59.5kg at $18. Second-up 11th of 13 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-64 on May 31 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Bouncing Beyond carrying 57.5kg at $26. Will need to do more.
10
M NUNES
Bottle Green And White Checks, White Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap, White Star
9 6x5x1 WARM BREEZE
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Bain
Racing second-up today. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw May 14 over 1200m defeating Pirate with 58kg at $2.60. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on November 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Taking Omaha carrying 58kg at $6.50. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment.
11
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Red, Blue Stars, White And Blue Checked Sleeves, Red Cuffs, Blue Stars Cap
10 0600x SHUTTLE RUN
DYLAN CABOCHE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S D Goldsmith, Mrs E A Goldsmith, Mrs L M Warner, A C Warner, C D Skinner, Mrs J M Skinner, Mrs T J Dahlitz, I E Dahlitz, K Watherston & Miss R E Warner
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Port Lincoln Bm60 January 12 over 1000m, 7 len behind Suzido carrying 59.5kg at $20. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Port Lincoln Bm72 September 29 over 1000m, 7 len behind Kaido with 55kg at $13. Rates well below most of these and looks to be making up the numbers in this field.
9
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Navy Blue, White Stars, Navy Blue And White Star Cap
11 2357x AZTEC DANCER
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G P Stewart, B Wilson, M Pipinias & P L Duffield
Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 November 2 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Startide carrying 56kg at $15. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Morphettville F&M Bm64 May 4 2024 over 1050m, 7 len behind Geminga carrying 56.5kg at $15. Watch for her launching late.
6
JACOB OPPERMAN
Red, Black Braces, White Sleeves, Black And White Hooped Cap
12 026x5 GILMORE
CODY REARDON
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss J M Papanicolaou, C J Reardon, B H Christofilakis, J Christofilakis, R J Dwyer, A K Planner, N J James, S A Muxlow, S B Christofilakis, T W Christofilakis, J Morrison, M J Dobbin, A J Robey, S Landrigan, W D Trezona, E Schwenke & Ms N Rantanen Reynolds
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on May 24 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Grand Host carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Morphettville Cl2 on October 26 over 1050m, 12 len behind Pure Bliss with 56kg at $41. Has won second up before and is among the chances.
5
ROCHELLE MILNES
White With Teal Seams, White Cap With Teal Seams
13 3530x HOOKED ON WEALTH
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J A Francis, R Borda, Mrs N A Borda & G A Kent
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Morphettville Bm64 December 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Kinetic Jewel with 57.5kg at $8. Previously first up; 11th of 14 at Morphettville 0-64 July 27 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Zanthron with 56.5kg at $26. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Well placed to make a winning return.
2
JAKE TOEROEK
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Aqua Blue Cap
14 4808x OUTPOST
GEORGE KARAYANNIS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Opusone Racing (Mgr: A Pappalardo)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm58 September 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Dawnburst carrying 56.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-62 August 3 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Mazovia carrying 58kg at $19. Rates well below most of these and looks to be making up the numbers in this field.
4
MS C JONES
Pink, Black Circular Saw, Pink Cap, Black Circular Saw
15 9046x FOUR DIVA
SCOTT WHITTLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms J Mason
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Murtoa 0 - 58 October 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Carolina Sunrise with 57kg at $10. First up last campaign third of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm58 May 21 2024 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Dreamwoman with 60.5kg at $5.50. Others make more appeal.
3
Royal Blue, White Circles, Sleeves And Cap