MORPHETTVILLE PARKS 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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M&J Chickens Handicap 1250m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo with Zatanna and Hot Strut up front. BRAND HER BOLD (9) is a progressive filly who scored her maiden here last time, winding up strongly to score. Poor gate but there will be plenty of pressure up front and will be storming home. REGAL SECRET (2) led throughout to score two back then went forward from a wide draw last time and was swamped late. Has a poor gate again but best form stacks up and looks a big chance to atone. SICILIAN PRINCESS (10) was a maiden winner two back then tackled stakes class latest and wasn't far away. Back in grade and well worth another chance despite the wide gate. INVERTATIONAL (6) turned in a big run from the back off a wide gate last time and will be tough to stop. EMPIRE GRACE (11) is fitter for two trials and can run a bold race fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Brand Her Bold again.
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HOT STRUT
RON DANIEL & TRISH STANBURY 5YO BAY MARE 61.0KG Ms T Stanbury, R Harvey, Ms M Croft & G R Harvey Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Gawler Gawl Cup October 24 over 1500m, soft track; 9 len behind Air Assault with 54kg at $101. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 9 over 1300m slow track defeating Mandarin with 56kg at $7. Goes well here and won't be surprised to see her in the finish. |
4 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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| 2 | 61518 |
REGAL SECRET
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO BAY MARE 61.0KG Regal Bloodstock, C Tartaglia, E Valenza, The Alibi Room, W Durham, Ms G Ogilvie, Parma Racing, Tarara Ten, J Diamond, G Matton, M Arundell, H P Clinical, A Adams, D Taylor, T Urwin, Nar Nar Goon No 1, Nar Nar Goon Racing No 7 & Dr C Duncan At the latest run struggled in the run home; 8th of 14 at Morphettville 0-68 on April 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Vangogh Bankcheque carrying 58kg at $7.50. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Morphettville 0 - 64 April 11 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Shadow Eagle with 58.5kg at $19. Drawn wide again but has the form and looks a big chance to atone. |
13 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 3 | 623x0 |
EMPIRE OF PAIN
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Two Bays Farm (Mgr: R Ferris) Second run back. First-up after five months led to the turn then faded ran last of 14 at Morphettville 0-68 on April 25 over 1200m, 15 len behind Vangogh Bankcheque carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Seymour Bm62 on September 11 over 1429m, on a slow track; 2 len behind British Poet with 58.5kg at $4.20. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
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| 4 | 37721 |
GLOBAL TURN
PHILLIP STOKES 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, P G Spiers, Denwalter, It's A Moral, Red Blood Racing, Brook Racing, R G Edge, J Raschella, Credit Cards, S P Fitton, M V Bolam, R Atkinson, P Sheldrake, G W McGrath, M J Bishop, K F McDonald, M Garratt, B E Siddle & R S Ludbey Racing well recently. Last start won by 0.5 len at Strathalbyn Bm62 April 29 over 1350m on a rain affected track defeating Divine Fire carrying 57kg at $7.50. The run before that 2nd of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on April 10 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Lomax carrying 56.5kg at $12. An inside draw is a big advantage. Draws well and another big run is in store. |
2 B KENNEDY |
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IMMEDIATE RESPONSE
SOPHIE LOGAN 7YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms R L Herrald & B Schulz Second-up. First-up after three years 8th of 10 at Bordertown Bm66 on May 1 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Zatanna carrying 58kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Balaklava 0-58 on May 24 2023 over 1050m, 0.6 len behind Saville with 57.5kg at $26. Others make more appeal especially from her wide gate. |
12 SOPHIE LOGAN |
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| 6 | 19426 |
INVERTATIONAL
WILL CLARKEN 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Clarken Bloodstock (Mgr: W T Clarken), G T Carnegie-Smith, G Marini, B Campbell, J Hughes, Dr D A Worthley, No Regrets Racing FTR Syndicate (Mgr: G B Same), P Bittar, S J Swanell & Grunters (Mgr: R D C Ward) Most recently 6th of 15 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm68 on May 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind I Am Velvet carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that 2nd of 14 at this track 0-64 on April 18 over 1250m, head behind Bouncing Beyond with 58kg at $15. Big run from the back off a wide gate last time and will be tough to stop. |
3 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 7 | x2781 |
ZATANNA
SCOTT WHITTLE 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG M P Connell, C Connell, C C Creugnet & Ms E Whittle Most recently won by 1.75 len at Bordertown Bm66 May 1 over 1100m defeating Ice Symphony carrying 55.5kg at $9. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track Cl2 on April 18 over 1000m, 5 len behind Kick Your Knees Up carrying 53kg at $17. Speedy type who will give a sight at odds. |
9 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 8 | 10x09 |
KORATORA
TRAVIS DOUDLE 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG T J Doudle, Campolina Pty Ltd (Mgr: I C Bell), W J Henson, J A Macdonald, J Woods, Mrs R Woods, B Woods, Mrs C Walker, S Walker, Mrs T Woods, K Abbott, B L Kwaterski, J S Finlay-Smith & Fast Cow (Mgr: Mrs M M Rehn) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed throughout before fading second last of 11 at this track Cl2 on April 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind Kick Your Knees Up with 55.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 9th of 16 at Warrnambool Bm66 on May 6 over 1000m, in the wet; 6 len behind Charmed Run carrying 57kg at $31. Well beaten last time and others have better credentials. |
6 WILL PRICE |
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| 9 | 541 |
BRAND HER BOLD
WILL CLARKEN 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Clarken Bloodstock (W Clarken), On Fire Racing (J Kersten), D R J De Silva, E Burr, Adelaide Cricket Boys (A Byrne), B Cunningham, Kings Of Kahlin, M Turner, J Kelton, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Mrs N Barry, P Myers, P Hall, Mrs S Thompson, S Aylett, S Thomason, Langillan (S Mcmillan) & N Scutter Most recently won by a head at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 18 over 1250m defeating Juxtapose carrying 55kg at $4.40. The run before that 4th of 9 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1050m, 4 len behind Snallygaster with 55kg at $6. Determined winner latest and worth following up. |
16 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 10 | 25218 |
SICILIAN PRINCESS
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG R Jolly, R T D Racing, Something4ThePunters, P Webster, Dr D Worthley, Ms K Presser, Smakk Racing, C Lamb, G Haylock, Mrs A Debenham, P Gambranis, GTS Racing, Mrs Z Kelly, G&C Bayview, Ms M Stewart, W O W W (Mgr: J Shanahan), Start Rolling Club #2, Doublas Syndicate, N Redding & A Renkin Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start sat on the pace before fading 8th of 15 at Morphettville in the LR C Lindop on March 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Stung with 55kg at $31. Before that won by 2.25 len at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1400m defeating Jumbo Jet with 53.5kg at $2.30. Back in grade and well worth another chance despite the wide gate. |
15 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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EMPIRE GRACE
DAVID JOLLY & JUSTIN POTTER 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG D R Jolly Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Murray Bridge Cl2 January 17 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Sir Leapalot with 52.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-58 September 28 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Top Of The Ridge with 55kg at $31. Fitter for two trials and can run a bold race fresh. |
11 TODD PANNELL |
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| 12 | 7x269 |
EXTRA HOT
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG E Blanch,D Miles, Mrs M K Chandler, Bet In The Shed, Miss K L Trevelion, Mrs K M Williams, Mrs C Ongley, Mrs S Pryor, R Lang, Ms K Higgins, Highercombe Hacks 1 & Highercombe Hacks 2 Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Morphettville 0-66 on March 28 over 1522m, 11 len behind Scandalize with 56.5kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track F&M 0-64 on March 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind All Too Mysti carrying 60kg at $10. Unlikely to threaten. |
8 BROOKE KING |
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SILVER CHAOS
ROSLYN DAY 4YO GR/BL MARE 58.0KG G R Mullighan, Mrs J L Mullighan, Miss K L Mullighan, Mrs C A Beames, C B Francis, Mrs M L Francis, T Francis, N Francis, Miss D L Francis, Mrs S E Hazelager & T J Tomblin Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 11 at this track Cl2 on April 18 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Kick Your Knees Up carrying 55kg at $17. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm62 on May 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Good Expectations with 56.5kg at $5.50. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Tricky draw but cannot be left out of calculations. |
14 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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SHE REX
CODY REARDON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Miss J M Papanicolaou, B H Christofilakis, S A Muxlow, M J Dobbin, E Baraiolo, M Baraiolo, B Pledge, S Grieve, S L Grieve, B Macbeth, Stonewall (Mgr: M Baraiolo), A J Robey, B A Baldey, R W Millard, M J Rutherfurd, M Reed, C Reed, T J Ward & B de Groen At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 1 over 1200m defeating Vamore with 56kg at $3.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sicilian Princess carrying 56kg at $14. Much tougher assignment today and looks outclassed. |
5 JACKSON MURPHY |
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SOUTHERN MONARCH
WILL CLARKEN 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Clarken Bloodstock (Mgr: W T Clarken), DCR Syndicate (Mgr: M Snelgrove), Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), Mrs D J Hambly, D K R Racing (Mgr: D J Ashwood), G T Carnegie-Smith & Beers And Bubbles (Mgr: Ms R A North) Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Clare 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1100m defeating Kayla Kruzen carrying 56kg at $5. Last start 4th of 11 at Gawler F&M Bm56 on April 24 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Artissi carrying 61kg at $15. Has upside and a bold showing is on the cards. |
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IMPENDING DIAMOND
JASON CANNON 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms C Pretlove, J T Cannon, Ms M Pretlove, Miss O Pretlove, Miss J N Cannon, Mrs C M Davis, B S Pane, Miss G Gemits & R Carbone Second run back. First-up after eight months 3rd of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm62 on May 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Good Expectations carrying 56kg at $19. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm64 on January 26 2025 over 1350m, 9 len behind Super Alana with 55kg at $31. Genuine galloper and cannot be discounted. |
10 J HOLDER |
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| 17 | 76x27 |
WHOOPS A DAISY
KRISTI EVANS 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Miss K L Evans, D K Baldwin, M Runting, S Pickering, A W Robertson, D Morgan, Top End Boys (Mgr: N W Gardner), Bulmeka Racing (Mgr: D A Turner), A Bowler, Mrs K M Bowler, Fourkin Racing (Mgr: M A Bourne), D G Reynolds, Mrs K Sigston, J Sigston, N McNee, G K Hands & B Borland Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at Balaklava 0-56 on April 15 over 1050m, 2.25 len behind Winning Aura with 55.5kg at $5. Last start from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Gawler F&M Bm56 on April 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Artissi with 57kg at $5.50. Needs to do more. |
7 D TOURNEUR |
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| 18 | x3575 |
AVANZO
DANNY PENNA 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Mr D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Mr J S Penna, Mr K J Penna, Miss H A Penna, Miss E G Burton, Miss C Burton Last start 5th of 12 at Port Augusta 0-54 on May 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lakehurst with 50kg at $15. The race before that 7th of 12 at Port Augusta Bm58 on April 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Bjarne carrying 54kg at $71. Others make more appeal. |
1 L STOJAKOVIC |
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