Morphettville 25 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Thomas Farms Handicap 1600m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 23) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.45) |
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Pudding, Goldrush Guru and Big Brute can set a genuine tempo. MARACOURT (7) exploded first-up at Oakbank when missing by a head and looks perfectly placed rising to the mile. Gets the switch to J Melham and he can go one better. SCANDALIZE (10) is impossible to ignore after making it two on the bounce here last start. He’s clearly worked it all out now and only needs to hold that level to be right in the thick of it again. PUDDING (5) was a tough winner fresh before failing to fire in the City of Adelaide, but he can bounce back third-up. CHICAGO STORM (1) is as genuine as they come and has been solid without threatening in two runs back. He carries the big weight but that rarely bothers him. FINE FUTURE (8) held off the fast-finishing Maracourt at Oakbank and is open to further improvement, though the inside draw could get sticky. If the gaps appear, he’ll be bursting through late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Scandalize is sure to be right there again but leaning to Maracourt.
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| 1 | 29x43 |
CHICAGO STORM
DAVID ALDRIDGE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mrs K J Aldridge, C De Michele, R Albanesi, F Albanesi, EST R J Parker, D J Barnett, G J Wood, A D McNicol, S A McCulloch, J De Michele, J J P (Mgr: J J Cheyne) & Stallion Six Racing (Mgr: G Barbaro) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 7 at this track in the LR Matrice on March 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Shadhavar with 57.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 11 over 1529m, slow going 3.5 len behind Arran Bay with 59kg at $26. Should be at his top now and is a terrific chance. |
6 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 2 | x008x |
GOLDMAN
KELVIN BOURKE 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs B J Warton, D Duggan, T Bolitho, S T Kittel, A J Bradley, P Butler, C Barker, S Duggan & Mrs C J Duggan Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Horsham Hrshm Cup October 19 over 2100m, 16 len behind Pittsburgh Pirate with 67kg at $41. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley So You Think September 6 over 1500m, 12 len behind Desert Lightning carrying 58kg at $91. This is too tough for him. |
11 MS K WALTERS |
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| 3 | 6x05x |
GOLDRUSH GURU
ANDREW GLUYAS 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, G F Marriott, Mrs J A Marriott, B V White & Mrs K L White Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Morphettville Parks Hcp September 27 over 1550m, 15 len behind Watadeel carrying 59kg at $7. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at this track in the LR Wh Wylie September 13 over 1100m, 7 len behind Watchme Win carrying 60kg at $61. This looks too sharp for him. |
3 J HOLDER |
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| 4 | 21635 |
BAMYAN BUDDHA
GRANT YOUNG 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG J N Fox At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 11 over 1529m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Arran Bay with 55.5kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm86 on March 21 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Pudding with 59kg at $6. Doesn't need to improve much to be right there at the business end. |
8 BROOKE KING |
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| 5 | 23x17 |
PUDDING
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R Jolly, G Neo, I M Perryman, P Twartz, P Ditchburn, G Carlson, J Naffine, K Wetherall, P Vaughan, A Hayes, Ms C Ormond, D P Hoffmann, Equine Epicureans (Mgr: J F C Petch), BBQ Inn Racing No 1 (Mgr: R R Jolly), BBQ Inn Racing No 2 (Mgr: R R Jolly) & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Morphettville Parks Bm86 March 21 over 1400m defeating A Samurai Mind carrying 59.5kg at $10. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track in the LR City Adelaide on April 11 over 1529m, slow going 5.5 len behind Arran Bay with 55.5kg at $21. Genuine hope based on the win two back. |
2 JAKE TOEROEK |
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| 6 | 5x644 |
WATADEEL
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, Barwon Racing (Mgr: S C Kerr), BNSL Racing (Mgr: N Black), Bennett Racing Water Kiss (Mgr: N P Bennett), A H Murphy, Ms K E Barun, G Sandford, P M Bradley, S M Juffermans, L R Penfold & Mrs J M Parmeter Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Oakbank Vintage on April 4 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Fine Future carrying 58kg at $9.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track in the LR C S Hayes on March 9 over 1600m, 3 len behind Arran Bay carrying 54kg at $31. Building nicely and is among the chances. |
7 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 7 | 748x2 |
MARACOURT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Mrs D A Bott, B S Inglis, C J Dicker, Mrs J E Miller, Mrs B Neal & M A O'Leary Second run back. First-up after five months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at Oakbank Vintage on April 4 over 1400m, head behind Fine Future carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 7 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Not Usual Glorious carrying 54.5kg at $11. Was huge fresh and looks to be back in career-best touch. |
13 JAMIE MELHAM |
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| 8 | 9x071 |
FINE FUTURE
STEPHEN THEODORE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), J M Schutt, D J Brook, R M Hooper, S R Aylett, Mrs A Y Livingstone, J A Livingstone, B Callaghan, D McIntosh, C Symons, C Goss & S J Theodore Most recently won by a head at Oakbank Vintage April 4 over 1400m defeating Maracourt with 54kg at $16. Before that eased back early on 7th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on March 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Jilladora carrying 59kg at $41. Back to his best and his worth following up. |
1 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 9 | 10529 |
FAST BUBBLES
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, T R Edwards, M L R Whittaker, The Wisemen (Mgr: C Muscara), Mrs C C York, C York & T J Fraser At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Oakbank Vintage on April 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fine Future carrying 55kg at $16. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on March 7 over 1400m, neck behind Star Sirius with 57kg at $9.50. Can't have this time. |
5 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 10 | 34211 |
SCANDALIZE
CHRIS BIEG 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Brightside Enterprises, P Ridler, P R Barnes, C M Bieg, M Saunders, M Moody, M D Hammond, T Stewart, P A Green, L C McInnes, Ms D A Joy, P R Hannagan, S G Skinner & B A Campbell Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Bm72 April 11 over 1600m in soft going defeating The Shaper carrying 58.5kg at $3. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 len at this track 0-66 March 28 over 1522m defeating Vaniteux carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Impossible to ignore his current form. |
4 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 11 | 724x5 |
STIRRUP CUP
SARAH RUTTEN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Dr P B C Rofe & J M Barrington Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at Oakbank Vintage on April 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Fine Future carrying 54kg at $17. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Gawler Gawl Cup on October 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Air Assault carrying 54kg at $18. Will need to improve sharply. |
9 WILL PRICE |
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| 12 | 07371 |
SAVATOFF
PAULA TRENWITH 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & Miss P G Trenwith Most recently won by 0.8 len at Oakbank Onka Cup April 4 over 2150m defeating Oxford Blue carrying 54kg at $31. Before that 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on March 14 over 2275m, 9 len behind Burning Bright with 57kg at $9. This is too tough for him. |
10 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 13 | 13811 |
BIG BRUTE
CHRIS BIEG 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C M Bieg, Onion Balls Racing (Mgr: D J Rowe), N P Latty, R Beens, D Ladd, J S Baumer, P L Cave, P A Mauger, S J Clarke & RTS Racing (Mgr: J S Baumer) Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Balaklava Bm62 April 15 over 1400m defeating Gruelling carrying 59.5kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Murray Bridge Cl2 March 7 over 1400m defeating Vaniteux carrying 58kg at $2.90. Going well but this is probably too tough. |
12 MATT CHADWICK |
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