Oakbank   19 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Ray White Real Estate Handicap (Heat 8 of Festival State Sprint Series) 1050m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 25)   Rail: True.  

A solid tempo on the cards with Been Our Angel taking charge. GEMINGA (7) progressed nicely second-up when rattling home into the placings at long odds and was backed up on the clock. Is open to further improvement and will appreciate the added trip. Can get the job done. BEEN OUR ANGEL (2) has been nabbed close to the line in his last two after showing strong tactical speed. Sure to find the front again from the low draw and will give plenty of cheek. BEAUTY BOUND (6) returns and has run well fresh without winning, only missing by a head first-up last campaign in a strong form race. Boasts a strong record over this distance and can take close order from the low draw. Plenty to like. SKINDER (14) was an impressive winner fresh off a long break. Can be forgiven for a flat performance second-up and then bounced straight back to form last start at long odds. Can continue to improve and deserves a lot more market respect this time. CLASSY KENNY (1) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Geminga each-way.
1 887x9 CLASSY KENNY
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
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
Second run back. First-up after six months from last on the turn 9th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Vexatious Dancer with 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 on May 18 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Keep Reading with 55.5kg at $19. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
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TODD PANNELL
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
2 34522 BEEN OUR ANGEL
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), I Davies, P Cunningham, Dr M J Maiden, A DiTroia, G Kalinovic, G Ciabattoni, S Feleppa, M Lonardo, M Ivanovic, J Nyskohus & C Galler
Useful gelding. Last start rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on April 5 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Sir Now with 59kg at $6. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm68 on March 22 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Overextend carrying 57.5kg at $16. Sure to give another bold sight.
3
CONNOR MURTAGH
Black And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
3 367x0 SUNZOU
MATTHEW SEYERS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Sayers, Bodyparts Syndication (Mgr: M Brown), C Dix, Mrs E Doudle, Ms D Stewart, Mrs M Rosenow, D C Rosenow, D O T S Racing (Mgr: P W Davies), A M Moffatt, B R Watson & G Hood
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1000m, 3 len behind Vexatious Dancer carrying 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-68 on September 14 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Deepfloat Diva with 60kg at $4.50. Will take a lot from that run.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
Royal Blue, White Seyers Racing Logo
4 54307 THE MAGISTRATE
MATTHEW SEYERS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R D Vawser, D P Franklin, Mrs M R Vivian, B J Vivian, R T Arthur, B F Appelkamp, Mrs T L Gow, C M Jeffries, A K Pontt, Mrs R T Pontt, Mrs E M Skipworth, M A Gilchrist, J G Duncan, Mrs J C Gebhardt, Ms A G Wood, Miss S M Archer, Mrs H J Archer, T J Krieg, I D Wharton & Mrs S Seyers
Last start 7th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm68 on March 22 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Overextend with 59kg at $11. The run before that ran last of 10 at Morphettville Bm64 on February 22 over 1050m, 4 len behind Suzido with 59.5kg at $10. Going well. Not without his chance.
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JESSICA TZAFERIS
Royal Blue, White Seyers Racing Logo
5 64064 MESSERSCHMITT
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T R Black & JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn)
Last start 4th of 11 at Port Lincoln Bm60 on March 30 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Chef De Mission with 62.5kg at $12. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Port Lincoln Bm72 on March 16 over 1210m, slow going 5.5 len behind Alcannabie carrying 59kg at $18. Hard to have.
10
EMILY FINNEGAN
Grey, Red Band, Sleeves And Cap
6 2181x BEAUTY BOUND
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), S McKenna, B J Britten, A D Stanley, S A Constantine, Good Thanks (Mgr: D Mullen), S S Roth, G Sandford, G E Barker, Bennett Bella Vedera (Mgr: N P Bennett), B Gurd & G Papadakos
Mare back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by nose Gawler Bm68 December 14 over 1100m defeating Stratum Pride carrying 55kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm56 September 18 over 900m, a head behind Mintulee carrying 59kg at $5.50. Very keen on her prospects while fresh.
2
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 57x43 GEMINGA
GARY BOYCE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
M Filippakis, B Madex, T D Earl, D Earl, Tyrrell Racing (Mgr: M Tyrrell), J J Maloney, E J Bronca, S Cameron, K Woodward, A D Auld, A W Sneath & M J Terwel
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th in a small field at Morphettville Parks 0-68 on March 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Truly Elsa with 57.5kg at $2.90. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Vexatious Dancer carrying 55kg at $20. Rates highly. Rates highly and expected to measure up.
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BEN PRICE
Royal Blue, White Chevrons
8 46140 BABAYKA
PAULA TRENWITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & D M Bairstow
Last start ran last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Vexatious Dancer with 55kg at $81. The start before that 4th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm68 on March 22 over 1000m, 4 len behind Overextend with 57kg at $51. Prefer to see him back in form.
8
MS S METCALFE
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
9 7x012 FREE BEER
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
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
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on April 5 over 1250m, 0.9 len behind Riche D'amour carrying 58kg at $17. The run before that won by 0.6 len at Mt Gambier Bm58 March 21 over 1200m defeating Gusty Way with 56kg at $4.80. Likely to struggle against this line-up.
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Orange And Gunmetal Grey Wavy Halves, Black RR, Orange Cap, Black RR, Gunmetal Grey Peak
10 x59x5 LOTZA BUBBLES
SARAH RUTTEN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J D Nixon, Mrs J Nixon, L Bonadio, Mrs V Bonadio, Ms E E Hartley, M Quinn, Mrs S Bennett, G Bennett, Miss M D Cole, J C Robinson, P F Breslin, Ms M E Steele, L J Fulford, M J Romero, R J Harris, S J Nixon & S Strange
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 5th of 7 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm68 on March 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Wadaana with 56kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Murray Bridge Mares Bm64 on October 12 over 1100m, 7 len behind Super Alana carrying 59.5kg at $14. Looks tested in this line-up.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Green And Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
11 48143 MILLIVOY
PAULA TRENWITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D L Cunningham & Mrs R M Cunningham
Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Kingscote Bm58 on February 20 over 1215m, 4.5 len behind Midnight Rush carrying 61.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 4th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-66 on February 1 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Fine Future with 57.5kg at $13. Others better.
5
J HOLDER
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
12 5638x SOLAR BLAST
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
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
Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm64 September 21 over 1550m, soft track; 5 len behind Longer Route carrying 56.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign ninth of 14 at Gawler 0-66 July 6 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Everglade with 60kg at $6. Don't underestimate.
12
JAKE TOEROEK
Maroon, Gold Stars And Cap
13 03097 EVENING BRIDE
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T R Black, Ms K Haines, J A Jessup, Miss N M Kirk, T Delahunt, Ms K Hammond & JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn)
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Port Lincoln Bm68 on March 30 over 1350m, 6 len behind Sir Panama with 56.5kg at $17. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Port Lincoln Bm72 on March 16 over 1210m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Alcannabie carrying 57.5kg at $26. Struggling of late and prepared to risk.
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TEAGAN VOORHAM
Grey, Red Band, Sleeves And Cap
14 8x196 SKINDER
DAVID JOLLY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
D R Jolly, P W Jolly, R G Jones, Mrs J E Jones, C A Hammond, Dr M J Edwards, C Moshopoulos, P D Buttery, M C Tilbrook, G H Kerr, Ms M L Fletcher, D C Johnson, C S Brown, L J Brown, M J Dawson, J Velegrinis, Mrs M Velegrinis, G D Keeghan, T J Alexander & Mrs A J Alexander
At the latest run 6th of 16 at Morphettville Bm64 on March 29 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Star Sirius with 57.5kg at $81. Before that 9th of 12 at this track Bm56 on March 5 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Vallencourt carrying 62kg at $2.20. Hard to fault if at her best.
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J POTTER
Red, Gold V, Red And Lime Striped Sleeves And Cap
15 49824 BLANC VISAGE
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs B J Blanch, G G Tully, M J Sayers, M J Kelly, R R Chandler, N Tuck, Mrs H Tuck, P D Morris, H Chandler, Mrs D Morfidis, P Morfidis, A P Fox, J Tansell, R Lawson, I Serpo, B Klassman & A Gluyas
Last start 4th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on April 5 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sir Now carrying 55.5kg at $17. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cl1 on March 22 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Immortal Bliss with 57kg at $20. Not keen on her chances.
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Black And White Diagonal Halves, Teal Sash, Thirds Sleeves, Black Cap, White Peak
16 0x6x5 MAZOVIA
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mill Park Stud (Mgr: P D Watson) & M A W Birchall
Second-up today. Last outing 5th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on April 5 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Sir Now with 56kg at $12. At only start last preparation 6th of 11 at Morphettville Bm66 on January 25 over 1050m, 1.75 len behind Clarence with 56kg at $26. Is a second up winner in the past but looks tested in this line-up.
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KAYLA CROWTHER
Red, Black Sash And Cap
17 6x851 MISS DIAMANTINA
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A Magro, D E Magro, Mrs J Cameron, Dr L Cameron, M J Trimboli, Dr T J Ryan, Mrs L J Ryan, K Modra & M D Burt
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track F&M Bm56 March 19 over 1050m defeating Eastside Diamond with 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at Balaklava 0-56 on February 23 over 1050m, 1.3 len behind Ambello carrying 58kg at $41. This will test.
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FELICITY ATKINSON
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves, Black And Orange Quartered Cap