Morphettville 12 Apr 2025
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Sportsbet Port Adelaide Guineas 1800m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: +9m 1200m-W/Post; +6m Remainder. Sectional 612m. (Pent: 5.42) |
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Good pace with Conchiero, Dubai Focus and Khabalov matching motors. ATHANATOS (1) made light work of his rivals last start at Flemington over the mile in the Vobis Guineas Sires. Was strong at the end, suggesting the rise in trip won't worry. Can go on with the job now CONCHIERO (2) has a stack of early speed and will be looking to quickly offset the draw. It may look a sharp rise in grade but the form around him has been stacking right up. Expect him to prove hard to reel in. DUBAI FOCUS (3) represents the home defence. Has progressed nicely this campaign and gets a nice pull at the weights from a favourable draw. This is the testing material but confident he can step up to the plate. DARKNCONFIDENTIAL (5) had DF's measure last start but rounded him up. Meets him worse at the weights but will appreciate the added trip. TAUNG (12) and GEEMES (14) are two at much longer odds who can add some great juice for exotic players. SUGGESTED PLAY: Athanatos the one beat.
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ATHANATOS
PHILLIP STOKES 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A Sophoulis, Ms A Tammer, Mrs S Newnham, Peacock Racing, Brittain Racing, G Towers, P Gallivan, Ms V Edwards, Mrs A Farren, D Farren, G Decorso, Mrs K Dunstan, L Dunstan, Mrs E Newton-Brown, K Smart & G Michalopoulos Useful gelding. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at Flemington Vg Reef March 29 over 1600m defeating The Muffin Man with 57kg at $3.60. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas on March 15 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Benagil carrying 58kg at $3.60. Smart type who can repeat the dose. |
11 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 2 | 5x211 |
CONCHIERO
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG F L R Pierata (Mgr: T S Wilson), V Rondla, L Smith, A Carr, W P M Benson, C Cooper, M S Ilsley, Ms M Whitworth, M G Scott, M Curran, N B Huby, P G Davis, R Peel, R K Fish, H H Chong, MJD Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Leditschke), Wervellis Racing (Mgr: Mrs J Irving) & Ms J M Vallence Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 March 26 over 1600m defeating Pula with 58.5kg at $2.10. The race before that favourite; won by 1.4 len at Warwick Farm Super 3yo Mdn February 19 over 1400m defeating Polymnia with 59kg at $3.90. Terrific chance to continue the strong form. |
10 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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DUBAI FOCUS
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG 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 Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track 3yo C&G on March 29 over 1600m, neck behind Darknconfidential carrying 60kg at $1.75. The run before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Morphettville Parks Cl2 March 15 over 1400m defeating Swiftie Harriet with 57.5kg at $2.40. Certainly worth following up. |
2 J HOLDER |
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OXFORD BLUE
JULIUS SANDHU 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S Cummings Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 5 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Cavalry Man carrying 60kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a long-neck at Sale Bm64 March 30 over 1717m in soft going defeating Ginger Sweet carrying 60kg at $2.60. Worth including. |
14 CELINE GAUDRAY |
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| 5 | x5441 |
DARKNCONFIDENTIAL
STUART GOWER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG 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) Useful type. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track 3yo C&G March 29 over 1600m defeating Dubai Focus with 56.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track in the LR Morp Guin on March 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Gala Queen carrying 57.5kg at $41. Going well. Can turn in another strong showing and add juice to the exotics. |
7 JAKE TOEROEK |
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SCINTILLANTE
CLIFF BROWN 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG 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 Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Storm Season carrying 59kg at $3.70. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Sale Mdn-Sw March 30 over 1717m on a soft track defeating Northwood Vamoose carrying 59kg at $2. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
5 ZAC SPAIN |
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HOT MAJESTY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Lord A Lloyd-Webber, N M Marinelli, Mrs S K Marinelli, P L Jenkins, S J Pickworth, S W Palmer, P Vasic, Mrs C J Jenkins, S Vasic & L Vasic Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on March 13 over 1400m, 2 len behind Trangoojahray carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 27 over 1600m, 2 len behind Trangoojahray with 58.5kg at $7. Among the each-way chances. |
9 BILLY EGAN |
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KHABALOV
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), J C Slattery, Mrs C M Slattery, Dr B A Boan, Ms K L Dwyer, Mrs S M Corrigan, G Corrigan, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), G R Dwyer, Mrs J T Dwyer, C J Sibraa & K E Biddick Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 4 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1600m defeating Show Of Gold carrying 59kg at $1.60. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1590m, 1.2 len behind La Rosetta with 59kg at $4. Worth including. |
8 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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PURLER PATCH
KEN & KASEY KEYS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs L A Keys, D G Sartori, K M Keys, Happy Punters Racing (Mgr: A Chinn), M J O'Connell, T Royal & T Byrnes Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 9 at Pakenham Bm64 on March 6 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Oceans Above with 58kg at $16. Second run from a spell ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on March 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Conchiero with 58.5kg at $26. Others rate better this time. |
12 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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SNOOPY NOW
DARRYL HEWITT 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 8 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm70 on March 22 over 1250m, 0.8 len behind Ad Astra with 56.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at this track 3yo C&G on March 29 over 1600m, long-neck behind Darknconfidential carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Overdue and have to include in placings. |
3 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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RECIPROCAL
MICK HUXTABLE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T H Verco, Mrs L G Verco, P J Seears, Mrs H S Seears, Mrs SE Huxtable, A T Verco, P G Russell, T H Mcleod, G A Noblet, R S Nance, Ms T F Hansen, J F Downer, Mrs A M Downer, R M C Warden, MB Millbank, Mrs SJ Millbank & Estate Of G F McMahon Second-up. First-up after five months second last in a small field at this track 3yo C&G on March 29 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Darknconfidential with 55kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Fall Of Rome carrying 56kg at $2.10. Looking to others. |
4 BEN PRICE |
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TAUNG
MATT CUMANI 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M S S Cumani, R J Axen, Franks Crew, Miss C D Cato, D P Kerr, D J R Racing Miss Elsa, N H T Racing, Miss G Haughton, M B P W Racing, P A Birgan, R L Cox, Ms S R Keating, R P McDonald, R Parker, Dominant 1 Racing, Brighton Stables Lady Elsa & P Crolla Last start 6th of 11 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas on March 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Benagil carrying 58kg at $91. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1590m, 0.5 len behind La Rosetta with 59kg at $7. Gets blinkers on first time off freshen and can improve sharply. |
6 C J MACREDMOND |
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DIGARI
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M J Rinaldi, Ms H E Hutchins, K J Laws, Ms V M Ballinger, Mrs G M Wyatt, L E Eales, T Sexton, P Ballinger, E Reino, G J Andrews, Mrs M T Maher, Mrs R S O'Sullivan, A F O'Sullivan, C Cosson, M B Norton, D M Johns & T E Deutsher Most recently 2nd of 10 at Avoca 0 - 58 on March 29 over 1860m, 0.5 len behind Off The Deep End carrying 59kg at $4.40. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 at Kyneton Bm58 on March 20 over 1875m, slow going 5.5 len behind Spangled Sipper carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Looks tested against this line-up. |
1 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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GEEMES
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Dual acceptor. Going well. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw March 13 over 2000m defeating Darn Hot Miss with 57kg at $1.75. The race before that 2nd of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind No Rumours carrying 57kg at $3.90. Can sneak into the frame at long odds, watch her late. |
14 TODD PANNELL |
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GIORGI
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG L Bibbo Second run back. First-up after two months got back early 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on April 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind Jilladora with 54kg at $91. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1550m, 8 len behind Lady Skylla with 54.5kg at $8. Looking to others. |
13 WILL PRICE |
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