Morphettville   03 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Grand Syndicates Festival State Sprint Series Final 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 23)   Rail: +2m Entire; Sectional 602m. (Pent: 5.46)  

Strong pace from Cork Harbour and Zanthron matching motors with Declared close at hand. EROICA (13) caught the eye flashing home for second last time out over 1100m at this track and looks poised to go one better with even luck. The return to this circuit suits and she looks ready to peak stepping out to 1200m. HAJRA (11) has also been hitting the line strongly and strips fitter third-up, as she drops back to benchmark company. Hitting her straps now. ZANTHRON (3) arrives in form after a gritty win at this track and trip, adding to a strong run of results here. Has early speed and should be right there when the pressure goes on. DUAL PRESSURE (2) has returned in good order this campaign and doesn't have to improve much off his freshen to get the job done again. Just needs a smart steer from Holder. DECLARED (16) hasn't won for a very long time but is going just about as good as ever. Down in the weights and draws to get the gun run. Win won't shock. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Eroica.
1 64x25 EASY CAMPESE
SARAH RUTTEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Dr P B C Rofe, J M Barrington, I J Mill, Dr B E Evans & Dr P N Gilchrist
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Mt Gambier Volcano on March 21 over 1200m, neck behind Chipson carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell 5th of 14 at Oakbank Vintage on April 19 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Rubamos carrying 54.5kg at $6. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Likely improver who is worth including.
7
J ALLEN
Cerise, Black And White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
2 33x13 DUAL PRESSURE
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A Bain, ABR Thoroughbred Race Club No 1, D Barker, H Crooks, J Harris, J Smedley, D Moen, J Sigston, D Kiryk, N Kiryk, C Brown, P Herring, M Goble, Glamourous Girls, J Bain, R Danzic, H Jeffery, J Pereira & J Woll
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Bm68 March 10 over 1200m defeating Spirit Of Camelot carrying 61kg at $6.50. Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Let's Get Down carrying 61kg at $3.20. Right in the mix again.
15
J HOLDER
Red, Blue 5 Stars, White Sleeves Blue Checked, Red Cap Blue Stars, Red Collar, Red Cuffs, Red Peak
3 x7321 ZANTHRON
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G P Stewart, B Wilson, M Pipinias & P L Duffield
Recent form sound. Last start won by 0.9 len at this track Bm70 April 12 over 1100m defeating Eroica carrying 56kg at $6. The start before that led but faded 2nd of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm70 on March 29 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Watchme Win carrying 55.5kg at $15. Will give a great sight again.
3
ALAN LAI
Red, Black Braces, White Sleeves, Black And White Hooped Cap
4 8x232 THREE RINGS
CODY REARDON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B H Christofilakis, G Nesci, Ms S Edwards, B Macbeth, M D Macbeth, J J Masters, J C Masters, T W Christofilakis, C J Reardon, Miss J M Papanicolaou, S A Muxlow, N J James, E Baraiolo & M J Dobbin
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1250m, 1.5 len behind Let's Get Down carrying 57kg at $4. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm68 on March 10 over 1200m, long-neck behind Dual Pressure carrying 59kg at $16. Not far away last start. In the mix.
12
LACHLAN NEINDORF
White, Teal Seams
5 366x6 DELIGHTFUL SHECKY
DYLAN CABOCHE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
P L M Caboche & R J Jones
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Let's Get Down carrying 59kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Morphettville Parks Hcp on November 9 over 1250m, 2 len behind Jacks On Ice with 54kg at $3.80. Has ability and is a top-three hope.
6
TODD PANNELL
Deep Navy, White And Silver Horse Head Shield, White Sleeves
6 67x83 AIGUILETTE
JOHN MACMILLAN
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell, Dr J K Sinclair, M D Bruggemann, N Stratford, Mrs L K Stratfold, R M Dean, Mrs J B Dean, A G Grantham, G E Ireland, J R Spackman, F R Studd, J Spicer, G C Brown, Mrs B J Hughes, Mrs A K Clayton & Miss P Triggs
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1250m, 6 len behind Let's Get Down carrying 58.5kg at $41. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Penola Bm68 on April 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Savsonic carrying 57.5kg at $6. May need one more.
11
DANIEL MOOR
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 181x1 BEAUTY BOUND
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
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) & G Papadakos
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 2 len at Oakbank 4yo+ 0-66 April 19 over 1050m defeating Been Our Angel carrying 56kg at $7. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 15 at this track Cl1 on October 19 over 1050m, 0.7 len behind The Journo with 56kg at $7.50. This is tougher but there's no reason she can't go on with it.
4
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
8 11240 SUZIDO
STEPHEN THEODORE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
S J Theodore, B C Obst, Mrs M L Butcher, K M Hinkley, N P Lockwood, Ms M Murphy, P J Raison, B R Pahl, Ms R Ramzan, B W Rodger, L J Theodore, Mrs C Walker, S Walker, T Woodgate & C W Mein
Most recently second last of 15 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on April 19 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Volcanic Express carrying 54kg at $91. The start before that 4th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Vexatious Dancer with 57kg at $3.40. Unbeaten here but will find this tough.
15
MS S METCALFE
Pink, Yellow Diamonds Braces
9 21129 ALCANNABIE
TONY HADDY
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
T Haddy & Ms P Baidum
Last start ran last of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1250m, 7 len behind Let's Get Down carrying 57.5kg at $41. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Streaky Bay Bm62 on March 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Footprints with 61.5kg at $2.80. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
9
BEN PRICE
Royal Blue, Pink Diamonds, Armbands And Cap
10 x0121 FREE BEER
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
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
At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Penola Bm66 April 20 over 1075m in the wet defeating Grassmere Diamond with 57.5kg at $3.50. The run before that raced 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. This might prove too tough.
5
MARGARET COLLETT
Orange And Gunmetal Grey Wavy Halves, Black RR, Orange Cap, Black RR, Gunmetal Grey Peak
11 10x35 HAJRA
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
4YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm70 on March 29 over 1100m, 2 len behind Watchme Win with 56kg at $8.50. Last start 5th of 15 at Oakbank in the LR Hills Railway on April 19 over 1100m, 2 len behind Volcanic Express carrying 54kg at $12. Sure to be very competitive
6
A DARMANIN
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
12 989x7 WAKANJEJA
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R I Chapman, J M Richards, D W Barham, F Tavolaro, D M Foley, Mrs J M Foley, P D Mullen, L S Yeomans & S P Hedge
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 12 at this track Bm70 on April 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Zanthron with 57kg at $11. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on November 15 over 1000m, 7 len behind Fickle carrying 60.5kg at $10. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
14
HANNAH EDGLEY
Crimson, Silver Epaulettes And Cuffs
13 58152 EROICA
PETER HARDACRE
5YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
J L Fartch, Mrs N S Fartch, Mrs J D Richardson & J D Richardson
Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track Bm70 on April 12 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Zanthron with 54kg at $3.50. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm70 on March 29 over 1100m, 3 len behind Watchme Win carrying 56kg at $13. Gets her chance to strike through.
2
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Red, Green And Gold Stripes, Black Sleeves, Gold Cap
14 35x04 BUBBLE OVER
JOHN MACMILLAN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 11 at this track 4yo+ Bm70 on March 29 over 1100m, 7 len behind Watchme Win with 56.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Penola Bm66 on April 20 over 1075m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Free Beer with 57.5kg at $8. Hard to have in this company.
8
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Mauve, Purple Star And Sleeves, Mauve And Purple Star Cap
15 40141 CORK HARBOUR
DEAN SAXON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs M C Saxon , Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon , M L Healy , G L Summerhayes , Ms L S Carey , Ms J Eltringham , S A McCorkell , Dr S B Heinze , P W Triffett , P Kerian , M P Reichery & D Charles.
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Balaklava Cg&E Bm58 April 25 over 1200m defeating Duo Perna with 59kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Let's Get Down carrying 51kg at $16. Backs up quickly and can run a cheeky race at long odds.
13
FELICITY ATKINSON
Emerald Green, White Horseshoes And Cap
16 35225 DECLARED
DAVID JOLLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D R Jolly, C Lindop, Mrs R S Abley, Usain Colt (Mgr: D Hawkins), D Cooper, Martin Racing (Mgr: P J Martin), M Chambers, G C Dickie, M P Chapman, Miss S J Shaddick, B A Chapman & Mrs M A Ewins
Last start 5th of 12 at this track Bm70 on April 12 over 1100m, 4 len behind Zanthron with 57kg at $3.70. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 16 at this track Bm64 on March 29 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Star Sirius carrying 60kg at $3.70. Can run a bold race.
1
J POTTER
White, Royal Blue And Red Roundel, Royal Blue Cap
17 16115 FOOTPRINTS
TREVOR DAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
T L & J A Day
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Penola Bm66 on April 20 over 1075m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Free Beer carrying 52.5kg at $16. The start before that won by 4.5 len at Streaky Bay Bm62 March 22 over 1000m defeating Alcannabie with 54kg at $2.80. Prefer to watch at this stage.
10
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Black, Red Sash, White Sleeves, Red Cap