Morphettville   09 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S

Thomas Farms Handicap 1050m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: +4m 1200m-W/Post, True Remainder. . (Pent: 6.25)  

Pace a scorcher, headed by The Carillo, I Am Piki and Super Lad, closely followed by Boltonova and Bristler. Like the way MAJOR RUMBLE (12) profiles for this. He was great when winning his maiden on debut then wasn't disgraced at Stakes level last time. Don't think he was entirely comfortable on the heavy ground last time either. He's back in grade and draws perfectly here to get all the favours in the run. He might be pretty handy. PURFECT LINE (7) has been runner-up in three of his four starts this preparation. Rest assured he will run another good race. His new I AM PIKI (11) is an interesting runner. She's got plenty of speed but she's drawn wide. Perhaps a place chance. JINSOKU (5) is a last-start winner that must be respected and can be included in quaddies and exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Major Rumble to win.
1 x4256 BRISTLER
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
6YO  GR/CH  GELDING 60.0KG
M D Sheehan, T A Hams, D J Hams, D J Hams, Great Flinders Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C M Fitzgerald), A J Sheehan, D C Leske, P Calvert, J Roberts, N J Yeomans, L B Dolling, B M Lynch, P C Hannan & J R Blacker
Last start 6th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm70 on July 19 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Super Alana carrying 57.5kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Nmw-Ly on June 28 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Left Turn Clyde carrying 54kg at $2.15. Disappointing last time and looking elsewhere.
10
ALANA LIVESEY
Royal Blue, Green Diagonal Stripes, White Diamond Striped Sleeves, White Cap
2 x341x THE CARILLO
CHRIS CALTHORPE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss M M Moyle
First-up. Finished off last preparation won by 2 len Colac Bm58 February 7 over 1100m defeating Runaway Soul with 58kg at $3.10. Previously first up; third in a small field at Mornington Bm64 January 8 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Castellar carrying 58kg at $14. Trial suggests he can run a big race fresh.
3
JESSICA TZAFERIS
Purple, White Maltese Cross And Armbands
3 1 GRANDE TERRE
CINDY BRANDER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L J Brander, W G Brander, R Bastin, Mrs D M Metcalfe, Miss A Mackintosh, Mrs C Gibson, Miss R P Paver & Mrs K M Breeze
Getting off the mark on debut; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Mildura Mdn-Sw July 19 over 1000m defeating Gunnie Gunfighter carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Won only start comfortably and must have a chance here.
18
D YENDALL
Lime, Silver Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, Silver Horseshoes, Lime Cap
4 16051 BOLTONOVA
BRETT CAMPBELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs M T Knight & J W Knight
Most recently favourite; won by a head at Mildura 0 - 58 July 19 over 1200m defeating She's Ternacious carrying 60kg at $3.20. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track Cl2 on June 21 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cicala carrying 56.5kg at $26. Prepared to lay.
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BEN PRICE
Navy Blue, Old Gold Star, Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
5 80601 JINSOKU
BRENDON DAVIS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mr C W Haslam, Mr B K W Davis, Clip Clop Racing
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Balaklava Bm56 July 30 over 1050m in heavy going defeating Smashing Action with 58kg at $6. The start before that raced on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 55 len behind Killer Kerr carrying 61kg at $8. Racing well but needs to step up to win this.
5
MARGARET COLLETT
Black, Cerise Lightning Bolt
6 17867 MINE ALL MINE
JOHN MACMILLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell, C Zucco, Dr J K Sinclair, Hawkin Racing (Mgr:K A Busbridge), Mrs M J Thompson, Mrs T M Giessauf, Mrs M A T Cram, C Cram, K D Valladares, Ms S A Longbottom, Ms J T Crouch, M J Vast, Mrs K Vast, S A Miller, Ms J A Barnes, P Caruso, Stallion Six Racing, I R Dietrich & Mrs C Summerton
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Mildura Bm70 on July 18 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dyer with 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Bm66 on July 12 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Riche D'amour carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Needs to find a length or two.
9
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band And Cap
7 x2272 PURFECT LINE
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M A Gilchrist, Dr P N Gilchrist, Dr B E Evans, J G Duncan, Mrs R H Duncan, Mrs J C Gebhardt, Mrs E M Skipworth, T C Gilchrist & J A Gilchrist
Last start 2nd of 15 at this track 0-64 on July 26 over 1100m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Solar Mist carrying 56kg at $4.40. Before that 7th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm72 on June 28 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ginger Sinner carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Gets his chance to win another race.
6
JAKE TOEROEK
Pink
8 x2163 COOL THE JETS
JYI LUKEY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J B Lukey, T Choi, D Ascenzio, I A Stuart, Bremen Boys Racing (Mgr: C M Carfora), Bet In The Shed (Mgr: J Jenkins) & The Trade Federation (Mgr: J Kelton)
At the latest run settled towards the rear 3rd of 15 at this track 0-64 on July 26 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Solar Mist carrying 58.5kg at $21. Before that 6th of 10 at Gawler Bm56 on July 16 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Aloha Blue carrying 61kg at $6. Quirky but has the ability to run in the money.
7
CONNOR MURTAGH
Purple, Turquoise Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Seams Cap, Black Pom Pom
9 21922 NOSTRYIA
KATE HALLIDAY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss K J Halliday, T G N Racing (Mgr: T W Henley), Mrs C L Schaefer & M F Turnley
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 30 over 1050m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Halliwell with 59.5kg at $3.70. The run before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 9 over 1050m, slow going 1.0 len behind Miss Gabbiano carrying 58.5kg at $7. Racing well but might find this a bit too tough.
12
J HOLDER
Royal Blue, Orange Armbands, Yellow Cap
10 02423 BABAYKA
PAULA TRENWITH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & D M Bairstow
Most recently 3rd of 11 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 30 over 1050m, on a wet track; long-neck behind Jinsoku carrying 60kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 10 at Gawler Bm56 on July 16 over 1100m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Aloha Blue carrying 60kg at $10. Going okay but others rate better in this grade.
11
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Blue, Orange V, White Sleeves With Orange Chevron And Cap
11 26124 I AM PIKI
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Havaparty Investments (Mgr: D P Azzopardi), T Perrett, J A Teesdale, M R King, Island Sword Racing (Mgr: R Smith), Ifandshoulda (Mgr: B D J MacNellie), Three Zero Eight One (Mgr: K D Elms), S T Habib, M Pope, C Haigh, R M Allamby, N P Allamby, M I Barnes & M Reid
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 15 at this track 0-64 on July 26 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Solar Mist carrying 56kg at $7.50. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 7 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Triumphantly with 59kg at $3.10. Sure to go close.
8
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
12 15 MAJOR RUMBLE
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs JA Francis & R Borda
Third race start today. At debut, ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 2 over 900m defeating Captain Happy with 57.5kg at $7.50. Last start 5th of 12 at this track in the LR Lightning Stks on July 26 over 1050m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Cicala carrying 59kg at $31. Progressive type that is capable of winning this.
2
TODD PANNELL
Black, Aqua Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Aqua Cap
13 x3331 SOLAR MIST
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
5YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Bain, J L Curnow, A D Doyle, G J Schultz, J D McGrath, Ms L Carter, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, P S Bain, R T Curnow, Mrs S J Curnow, Ms T Antoun, M C Hartigan, J A Gurnett, B D Clarke, Ponderosa (Mgr: R J Laird), T J A Marshall, ABR Solar Mist Club (Mgr: A Bain), Mrs S M Curnow & B P Fitzgerald
Form hard to fault. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at this track 0-64 July 26 over 1100m in the wet defeating Purfect Line with 53kg at $14. The start before that took up a position near the tail 3rd of 15 at Balaklava Bm56 on July 9 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Impending Diamond carrying 58kg at $15. SCRATCHED.
2
MATT CHADWICK
Purple, Gold Crossed Sashes And Cap
14 32111 HALLIWELL
JESSICA TZAFERIS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
J Tzaferis, T Dunell & S Ralph
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start settled well back; won by 2.75 len at Balaklava Bm56 July 30 over 1050m on a heavy track defeating Nostryia with 59kg at $4.60. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw July 16 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Zarubina with 56kg at $4.20. SCRATCHED.
5
JESSICA TZAFERIS
Green, Pink Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Green Cap
15 0x134 MISSISSIPPI MILLER
WILLIAM MORRISSEY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Ms B L Gilcrist, M A Fitzgerald, Mrs A Fitzgerald, H Meehan, Ms B Greig, D Ogier, Mrs K Ogier, Ms A Miller, Miss K J Fitzgerald, R Miller & Mrs D Miller
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Warracknabeal Bm52 June 27 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Bastyan with 59kg at $19. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on July 15 over 1100m, 5 len behind Innocent Enuff carrying 58kg at $15. Progressive mare that can measure up.
7
KAYLA CROWTHER
Royal Blue, Turquoise Stripe And Sleeves, Star Cap
16 1x3x4 MY HARUCONI
JAMES DODGSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J Dodgson & V Downing
Having second run back today. Last outing 4th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on July 23 over 900m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Gold Spirit carrying 59kg at $31. At only start last preparation 3rd of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on April 9 over 900m, 1.5 len behind Mine All Mine with 61kg at $5. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
13
JACOB OPPERMAN
Emerald Green, Purple Lightning Bolt, Black Diagonal Stripe Sleeve And Cuffs, Purple Cap
17 2218x SUPER LAD
CHRIS BIEG
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
C M Bieg, Ms W A Wilkin, C Zahra, Ms K M Lindsay & D J Havriluk
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm60 April 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Top Of The Ridge carrying 57kg at $11. First up last campaign third of 12 at Port Lincoln 2yo+ Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Duck Duck Duck with 55kg at $1.95. Trial suggests he can run well but look for him over further.
4
FELICITY ATKINSON
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands
18 21 FITZALAN
JASON WARREN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Lining up for just third start. At debut, gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Rhia carrying 57.5kg at $11. Last start favourite; won by 1.2 len at Albury Mdn-Sw July 18 over 900m on a rain affected track defeating With Strength with 57kg at $1.70. Speedy mare that will take some catching.
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BEN PRICE
Red, White Gatecrasher