MORPHETTVILLE PARKS   27 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

Festival Hire Handicap 1400m

Track: SOFT 7   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: 6m 1000 to WP, 3m remainder. Sectional 608 Metres.  

Kikorangi is expected to burn across and lead from the wide gate. TORRITA (15) is a lightly raced mare who was a dominant maiden winner before a break. Returned with an eye-catching run, getting back to last from the wide gate before charging home when the race was over. Looks well placed here with the run under the belt and can measure up. SWYCHO (12) was safely held over a mile on the main track last time but saves best for this circuit, with a win and three minors from four tries. Beaten a head here two back and gets chance to atone. ANNIHILATE (4) was placed in a BM70 two back then seventh but only two lengths away here last time. Rarely far away and is one of the leading chances. BOLD SECRET (8) was off the mark with a big maiden win over the border at Geelong. This tougher and wide gate to overcome but has good upside and expected to measure up. ATTAIN (1) is going better than form suggests and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on Torrita.
1 78266 ATTAIN
CHRIS BIEG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Brightside Enterprises & C M Bieg
Most recently 6th of 13 at Morphettville 0-68 on June 20 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Sir Leapalot carrying 58kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm68 on June 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind See Ya Later Baby with 58kg at $5. Going better than form suggest and is worth including.
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ISAAC SIT
Emerald Green, White Band With Red Star, White Armbands And Cap
2 83550 TAPINFORPAR
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
C A Reynolds, R M Warnock, Mrs L A Warnock, N G Holton, Mrs M T Holton, R S Holton, Ms C H Holton, J M Baker, D R Ward, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, P J Ninnis, Ms S C Markwick, Ms J A Marr, G R Sterrey, G W Guest, P M Ryan, S T McKirdy & Ms J Heaney
Last start ran second last of 11 at this track Bm68 on June 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind See Ya Later Baby carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 16 over 1250m, slow going 3 len behind Snallygaster with 57.5kg at $31. Worth another chance with firmer footing.
9
MATT CHADWICK
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
3 20788 THORIN
STEPHEN THEODORE
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs F Ramos
Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on April 29 over 1800m, 44 len behind Pula with 57kg at $81. The race before that ran second last of 9 at Geelong Bm70 on March 14 over 1412m, 8 len behind Arcandam carrying 58kg at $20. Better than recent form suggests but will need some luck from the tricky gate.
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TALA HUTCHINSON
Blue, Pink FR
4 45037 ANNIHILATE
CHRIS BIEG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C M Bieg, P Borg, Mrs C Borg, Mrs E Hosking, S Hosking, Brightside Enterprises
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at this track Bm68 on June 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 2 len behind See Ya Later Baby with 57.5kg at $14. The race before that 3rd of 15 at Murray Bridge Bm70 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sought After with 56.5kg at $26. Rarely far away and is one of the leading chances.
3
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands, Black Cap
5 3150x BACK ME UP BENNY
KRISTI EVANS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K L Evans, D L Pagan, N W Gardner, Ms P Boland, J T Sampson, C J Astbury, Miss A N Jarratt, M Collins, Mrs J K Evans, P T Delahunty, D J Bentley, Miss J A Barnes, P S Bain, J Dellow, Mrs T J Mitchell, D M Mckenzie & S R Russell
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Morphettville 0-66 March 9 over 2000m, 36 len behind Just A Brother carrying 58.5kg at $26. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-56 (App Only) April 9 2025 over 1400m, 19 len behind Katim's Club carrying 57kg at $26. Will take great benefit from this run.
9
ALYSHA WARREN
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
6 6x610 NARALINGA
DARRYL DODSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D I Dodson, R D Pfitzner & M Pfitzner
At the latest run 11th of 14 at Murray Bridge Cg&E 0-64 on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Platinum Wolf carrying 60kg at $5. The start before that won by 5.5 len at Mt Gambier Bm58 May 22 over 1200m in soft going defeating Disco Talk carrying 60.5kg at $3.40. Looks tested again.
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BROOKE KING
White, Royal Blue Spots, Sleeves And Cap
7 09970 RIDEAU
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J L Wehlow & Winton Veall Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: W A Veall)
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Murray Bridge Cg&E 0-64 on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Platinum Wolf with 56.5kg at $201. The run before that 7th of 9 at Hawker Bm58 on May 30 over 1100m, 14 len behind Lady Memphis carrying 62.5kg at $13. Needs to improve sharply.
5
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Purple, Gold Logo And Two Lines And Pom Pom
8 58x41 BOLD SECRET
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
T M Board, P B Board, Mrs M Board, A Eastmure, M Tadinac, Ms K Tabone, Ms D Myers, Ms C Myers, Mrs J C Cahill, D A Page & Mrs G A Page
Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Bolting Blue with 59.5kg at $1.65. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw June 4 over 1212m in the wet defeating Just Like Jagger with 59.5kg at $2.20. Harder here but can go on with it.
14
WILL PRICE
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Yellow Sleeves, White Cap
9 x4162 I WILL SHINE
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A D Wilson, M I Raymond, T A Beks, Ms D Teran, D Bell, J W Dargan, The Golden Table, P W Hirst, D Loncar, A J McKenzie, H J K Mckenzie, L H Mckenzie, Mrs S Meade, D J O'Connor, One For The Road (Mgr: P E Pickering), Mrs R A Roache, The Albertross, P N Smith & Wilawl Go Racing
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Bendigo Bm62 on May 29 over 1600m, head behind Till Queen with 59.5kg at $3.80. The run before that 6th of 11 at Werribee 0-62 on May 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Zamparini Spirit carrying 60kg at $3.10. Will find this tougher but can give a dight at odds.
6
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Maroon Star, Maroon And White Stars Sleeves, Maroon And White Star Cap
10 37832 FALANGHINA
PHILLIP STOKES
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B Lombardo
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at Murray Bridge F&M 0-64 on June 13 over 1200m, slow going head behind Extra Hot carrying 59kg at $16. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Make Me A Star with 58kg at $4.60. Will be winding up strongly.
12
HARRY GRACE
Red, White And Aqua Hooped Sleeves, White And Aqua Spots Cap
11 0984x TAKE A PICK
SARAH RUTTEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Morphettville Bm78 December 27 over 2500m, 2 len behind Kirkliston Blu with 54kg at $14. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at this track Bm72 November 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tosen Water carrying 57kg at $21. First run for new yard and has won fresh.
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J HOLDER
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap With Black Star
12 x0320 SWYCHO
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Minella Bloodstock, A T Maloney, J Webster, R S Holton, Ms C H Holton, B R Rowett, M C Prime, R A Buckley, S C Horn, C D Goold, Oaks Eleven Racing, C A Meekin, Wild Punters, K A Perry, J N Smith, J M Brooks, S J Rooney, Top 4M & J J McMahon
Last start 11th of 13 at Morphettville 0-64 on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Nicajon carrying 58kg at $8.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm64 on May 16 over 1550m, on a slow track; head behind Phineas carrying 58kg at $10. Bets form is here and gets chance to atone.
4
TODD PANNELL
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
13 24x22 AQUAHOLIC
RICHARD WILSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T J Wilson, Mrs S M Wilson, S T Jackman, D A Lewis, Robe 19th Holers (Mgr: T Wilson), G M Hamlyn, S E Limbert, Glencoe Konnection (Mgr: B Shepheard), Ms J R Hughes, B D Wright, Mrs S Watson, K Minuzzo, Surf & Turf Racing (Mgr: P Cawthorne), J Kamp, R J Wilson, B K Stafford, Ms K Ahern & P Bettens
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Mt Gambier Volcano on May 22 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Comic Hero with 54kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on June 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Port Louis carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Not far away last start. Form sound and is one of the hopes.
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White, Tartan Sash And Sleeves, Black Cap
14 392x7 KIKORANGI
HEATHER LEHMANN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
G E Lehmann, Mrs H J Lehmann, K Adams & S C Adams
Second-up. First-up after four months did the work up front then tired 7th of 14 at Murray Bridge Cg&E 0-64 on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Platinum Wolf carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Morphettville 4yo+ Cl1 on November 1 over 1050m, 6 len behind Hot Statement with 58.5kg at $26. Can give a sight at odds.
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MARGARET COLLETT
Black And Gold Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
15 021x6 TORRITA
STUART PADMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs A A Padman, Dr D A Franks, Mrs C A Franks, Mrs A E Martin, Wild Punters (Mgr: D R Binney), Daish Punts (Mgr: B W Smith), A C Burchard, R McClure & P J Elliott
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 13 at Murray Bridge F&M 0-64 on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Extra Hot with 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 16 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Big Rita June carrying 54kg at $31. Big finish last time and looks hard to hold out.
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KAYLA CROWTHER
Red, Gold Stars And Cap
16 443xq TOTTORI
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Second-up. First-up after seven months was disqualified from his Balaklava race 0-58 June 14 over 1200m. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on October 18 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Murph with 57kg at $7. Progressive type worth keeping safe.
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TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
17 469x7 STRATUM PRIDE
PHILIPPE HUSEROT
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P Huserot
Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 13 at Murray Bridge F&M 0-64 on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Extra Hot with 55.5kg at $31. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at this track 4yo+ 0-66 on February 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Annihilate with 56kg at $61. Will be doing bets work late.
7
MS S METCALFE
Orange, Silver Star And Sleeves, Orange Stars, Silver Star Cap
18 31762 ARAMOSO
EMMA HUBBARD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms E Hubbard & C Lamanna
Last start 2nd of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Prince Kuro carrying 59.5kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 9 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on May 17 over 1100m, 2 len behind Taken To Task with 59kg at $11. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
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Yellow, Purple Collar, Sleeves And Peak