MORPHETTVILLE PARKS   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Grand Syndicates / Aaron Bain Racing Handicap 1250m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 1000m-W/Post, True Remainder. Sectional 604m. (Pent: 5.38)  

Solid tempo with Limbering leading from Vallencourt and Mckeever. RICHE D'AMOUR (2) was a barnstorming winner fresh and has since followed up with strong chasing efforts in this grade, Peaking now and has Pannell sticking. The one to beat. VALLENCOURT (8) never lay down last start at headquarters. Strips cherry-ripe fitness on the short turnaround and is drawn to advantage. Is sure to be in this for a long way. EVEN SHARPER (3) closed nicely into the frame when resuming here two weeks ago. Is sure to have come on with that run under his belt. Will be launching late. ANDREW'S MEMORY (4) doesn't do much winning but rarely turns in a bad one. Right up to this on best form and gets a key booking in Toeroek. FALANGHINA (9) comes through a hot form race and is a likely improver. Always have to respect Neindorf for Stokes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Riche D'amour gets the nod.
1 81625 MCKEEVER
MEGAN GILLESPIE
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
T L Chandler, Ms J A Gow-Whyte, J S Riddle, M T Chandler, J L Ruthernberg, Miss J L Carpenter, Mrs J L Wilkins, R J Wilkins & Miss Z F Chandler
At the latest run second last in a small field at Streaky Bay Bm62 on March 22 over 1000m, 6 len behind Footprints with 62kg at $3.50. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Port Lincoln Bm72 on March 16 over 1210m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Alcannabie with 57.5kg at $12. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
11
FELICITY ATKINSON
Navy Blue, Silver Fern, Diamond Armbands
2 4x135 RICHE D'AMOUR
ROSLYN DAY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms R G Day, M J Kelly, Mrs D Morfidis, P Morfidis, G J Hickey, Mrs N J Hickey, Cutloose Racing (Mgr: G J Hickey), Lions Lair (Mgr: R Fraser), Hay Pea Eye (Mgr: S T Morris), J P Pape, B J Hodder, Mrs J N Hodder, I A Serpo & Miss B M Klassmann
Useful gelding. Most recently 5th of 16 at Morphettville Bm64 on March 29 over 1200m, 2 len behind Star Sirius carrying 60kg at $4.40. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Morphettville 0-64 on March 10 over 1050m, 1.75 len behind She's Xtravagant carrying 60kg at $3. Peaking now and is the one to beat.
3
TODD PANNELL
Red With Black Club, White Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
3 244x3 EVEN SHARPER
ANDREW GLUYAS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A J Hehir, D W Rasheed, S C S Watts, Slainte Racing No 2 (Mgr: A J Hehir), J M Brooks, H R Brooks, D J Fowler, M F James, Mrs J F Higgins, D E Fiebig, R J Fiebig, D J Larkin, L C Delaine, B S Evans, M B Evans, Who's That Girl 1, Who's That Girl 2, Who's That Girl 3 & Who's That Girl 4.
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 10 at this track 4yo+ 0-62 on March 22 over 1250m, 2 len behind Cuban Waters carrying 58kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on June 15 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Three Rings carrying 57kg at $10. Among the key chances.
9
TEAGAN VOORHAM
White, Black Stripes
4 363x8 ANDREW'S MEMORY
DAN SHEPHERD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Bates, P Dickeson, D Shepherd, B J Gass, M Greenwood, A M Brewster, C A Boydon, A R Thornton, P Mills, A J Ryan, G Mandelos, J P Harrison & M W Woolford
Second-up. First-up after three months from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Morphettville 0-64 on March 10 over 1050m, 3 len behind She's Xtravagant with 59kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Murray Bridge E&G Bm64 on October 12 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Watchme Win with 59.5kg at $3.80. He is capable of testing this field.
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JAKE TOEROEK
Grey, Orange Star, Light Blue Sleeves, Orange Stars, Light Blue Cap, Orange Star
5 62251 KING MOYA
JON O'CONNOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms K Harrison, P J Hill, B Sutcliffe & L Kinnane
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Strathalbyn Bm56 March 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Rob The Bank with 58.5kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track Cl2 on March 1 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Rocket Boosters carrying 56.5kg at $5. Among the chances.
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ALAN LAI
Dark Blue, White Sleeves, Hooped Cap
6 00x12 BIG OPTION
JAMES DODGSON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
L M Dodgson, J M Dodgson & D Taylor
Third-up today. Resuming won by a head at Naracoorte Cg&E 0-58 February 16 over 1100m defeating Two Kay Klick with 58.5kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track 0-62 on March 15 over 1250m, 0.7 len behind Cork Harbour carrying 58.5kg at $19. Likely to struggle against this line-up.
5
KAYLA CROWTHER
Sky Blue, Red Star, Royal Blue And Red Stars Sleeves And Cap
7 97x01 FREE BEER
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A G Nitschke, Why The Long Face (Mgr: L Lusty), G R M B Racing (Mgr: R Beavis), W J Cory, Ms T Vogelsang, S Fiegert, M P Rookas, M A Lane, J A Gabriel, M Gabriel, Mrs V L Gabriel, A J Robey, S Rout, N J Russell, M Slate, M A Warren & D A Farrell
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 12 at Morphettville Cl2 on March 10 over 1100m, 9 len behind Palm Of Jumeirah carrying 55kg at $9. Second run from a spell won by 0.6 len at Mt Gambier Bm58 March 21 over 1200m defeating Gusty Way carrying 56kg at $4.80. Top three contender.
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CONNOR MURTAGH
Orange And Gunmetal Grey Wavy Halves, Black RR, Orange Cap, Black RR, Gunmetal Grey Peak
8 x8813 VALLENCOURT
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Best And Fairest 4, C Deane, C Gardiner, D Noonan, G Outridge, Kaleidoscope Racing, P Campbell, D Goodall-Wilson, J Kelly, B Creeney, Steel Working (B Holland), D Ponton, D K R Racing, G Carnegie-Smith, G Moore, M Jennings, Spellcat, S Howie, Vallencourt Syndicate & Bird Cage Bound (J Boydon)
Racing well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 16 at Morphettville Bm64 on March 29 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Star Sirius carrying 56kg at $11. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 len at Oakbank Bm56 March 5 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Utah Joe carrying 57kg at $6. Certainly worth another chance.
2
BEN PRICE
Green, Black Cap
9 043x3 FALANGHINA
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B Lombardo
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 12 at Morphettville Cl2 on March 10 over 1100m, 4 len behind Palm Of Jumeirah carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Pakenham 0 - 64 on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hola Amigos carrying 56.5kg at $9. Back in good shape and is among the chances.
5
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Red, White And Aqua Hooped Sleeves, White And Aqua Spots Cap
10 32553 LIMBERING
RAHARNA MCDONALD
7YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
A S McDonald
Last start 3rd of 8 at Broken Hill Outback Sprint on March 15 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Chesteray with 54kg at $4.20. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Penola Bm68 on March 2 over 1075m, 4.5 len behind Load And Go with 54kg at $5.50. Can overlook.
8
MATT CHADWICK
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
11 6458x TOSEN WATER
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
D C Dare, I C Millen, W G Johnson, D Giles, V G Pistola, G D Searle & I Gore
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Murray Bridge 0-66 January 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind El Capony with 57.5kg at $4.40. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Gawler Bm64 October 25 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Left Turn Clyde with 58kg at $3.30. Not without her chance fresh.
4
ROCHELLE MILNES
Royal Blue, Gold And White Braces, Armbands, White Cap
12 31021 CUBAN WATERS
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
I C Gore, Mrs T M McSporran, G D Searle, P Smith, Ms L Murray, S M Juffermans, B J Perry, K J Meadows, B Auzins, B J Gore & Mrs J L Meadows, P J & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Hill)
Recent form sound. Last start won by a nose at this track 4yo+ 0-62 March 22 over 1250m defeating Nurys carrying 56kg at $8. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Balaklava 4yo+ Bm56 on February 23 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Streetcar Apollo with 59kg at $12. Will be in this for a long way.
1
JACOB OPPERMAN
Royal Blue, Gold And White Braces And Armbands, White Cap
13 23240 LASTAR
NICOLE IRWIN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
D J Irwin
Most recently 10th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on March 26 over 1350m, slow going 5.5 len behind Tupoleu carrying 60kg at $10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track 0-62 on March 15 over 1550m, 2.25 len behind Pacific Jewel with 58kg at $16. Will need to do a bit more.
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CALLAN MURRAY
Silver, Purple 5 Point Star, Sleeves And Cap
14 143x6 PRANCETHRULIFE
JON O'CONNOR
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Cornerstone Stud Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Hayes)
Second run back. First-up after two months 6th of 8 at this track 3yo Bm70 on March 22 over 1250m, 3 len behind Ad Astra with 56kg at $17. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Oakbank Cl1 on January 8 over 1050m, 1.2 len behind Don'tdoubtlayla carrying 57.5kg at $11. Overlooking this time.
10
WILL PRICE
Navy Blue, White Seams, White And Navy Blue Seams Cap