Morphettville – Soft 6
R1 – Sportsbet Green Tick Handicap – 1800m
A competitive staying opener where 5. Vaniteux ($4.80) looks ready to peak stepping up in trip after closing strongly last start. 7. Smother ($4.00) can improve sharply on the quick back-up, while 9. Bolted In ($4.80) was charging late in a stronger race last week and just needs more tempo. 2. Oceans Above ($9.00) gets conditions to suit and should appreciate the rise in distance.
Tips:
7. Smother – $4.00
5. Vaniteux – $4.80
9. Bolted In – $4.80
2. Oceans Above – $9.00
R2 – Carbine Club Of South Australia Inc Handicap – 1050m
3. Bred ’Em All ($2.30) impressed winning on debut here and looks hard to beat with natural improvement and a soft draw. 2. Golden Horizon ($8.50) strips fitter second-up and has a strong record at this stage of preparation. 1. Yamashita’s Gold ($13.00) gets conditions to suit and should be finishing hard, while 4. Captain Happy ($13.00) can improve despite the awkward barrier.
Tips:
3. Bred ’Em All – $2.30
2. Golden Horizon – $8.50
- Yamashita’s Gold – $13.00
- Captain Happy – $13.00
R3 – Sportsbet David Coles AM Stakes – 1200m
3. Portarlington ($3.80) should improve sharply back against his own age after tackling older horses fresh. 4. Brave Hustler ($4.40) maps perfectly from barrier 1 after an impressive debut win. 9. Icelady ($9.00) looks suited rising in trip after a strong second-up effort, while debutant 12. Marbles ($6.50) has trialled well and draws to get every chance.
Tips:
3. Portarlington – $3.80
4. Brave Hustler – $4.40
9. Icelady – $9.00
12. Marbles – $6.50
R4 – Thomas Farms Centaurea Stakes – 2033m
5. Brave Miss ($7.50) looks ready to peak third-up over this distance after a strong closing effort last start. 4. Polymnia ($3.00) continues to race consistently at Group level and shapes as a major player. 3. Mating Call ($3.20) brings excellent Oaks form but may need to work early from the wide draw, while 8. Brown Nose Day Gal ($26.00) could give a sight if left alone in front.
Tips:
5. Brave Miss – $7.50
4. Polymnia – $3.00
3. Mating Call – $3.20
8. Brown Nose Day Gal – $26.00
R5 – Sportsbet Ken And Helen Smith SA Fillies Classic – 2546m
- Boomeroo ($7.00) looks perfectly suited stepping to 2500m after a powerful staying run last time. 2. Panda’s Spectrum ($6.50) has won her past two and maps to control the race from barrier 1. 6. Cushioned ($4.60) drops back from much tougher company and can improve, while 11. Angling Angel ($4.40) shapes as though the longer trip will suit.
Tips:
- Boomeroo – $7.00
- Panda’s Spectrum – $6.50
- Cushioned – $4.60
- Angling Angel – $4.40
R6 – Hahn Cummings Stakes – 1600m
2. Arran Bay ($2.40) is racing in terrific form and looks well placed again dropping in weight after another strong win here. 3. Scheelite ($6.00) gets a much kinder draw and can bounce back sharply. 6. Chicago Storm ($12.00) should appreciate softer conditions and lighter weight, while 4. Deakin ($9.00) resumes in easier grade and is worth keeping safe.
Tips:
2. Arran Bay – $2.40
3. Scheelite – $6.00
6. Chicago Storm – $12.00
4. Deakin – $9.00
R7 – Sportsbet Proud Miss Stakes – 1200m
- Aviatress ($4.60) resumes as a classy mare with an excellent fresh record and proven wet-track ability. 3. Bossy Nic ($5.00) has been solid in both runs this prep and should be nearing peak fitness. 4. Lingani ($23.00) becomes a knockout hope if conditions worsen, while 13. Naifah ($4.20) has upside second-up after a strong return effort.
Tips:
- Aviatress – $4.60
- Bossy Nic – $5.00
- Lingani – $23.00
- Naifah – $4.20
R8 – The Sportsbet Goodwood – 1200m
3. Grand Larceny ($13.00) was explosive first-up winning the John Hawkes Stakes and looks capable of another big performance second-up. 13. Flying For Fun ($5.50) was desperately unlucky in the Sangster and only needs clear running to feature. 7. Tycoon Star ($6.50) has the speed to offset the wide draw, while 1. Rey Magnerio ($7.00) brings elite sprint form into the race and should be charging late.
Tips:
3. Grand Larceny – $13.00
13. Flying For Fun – $5.50
7. Tycoon Star – $6.50
- Rey Magnerio – $7.00
R9 – Canadian Club Handicap – 1200m
2. Gold Spirit ($6.00) drops sharply in grade after tackling much stronger company and can return to winning form. 13. Persian Caviar ($9.00) was impressive at Sandown and looks capable of measuring up again here. 5. I Am Velvet ($5.50) can improve sharply back in this class, while 9. Small Town Hero ($6.50) maps to control the race from the front.
Tips:
2. Gold Spirit – $6.00
13. Persian Caviar – $9.00
5. I Am Velvet – $5.50
9. Small Town Hero – $6.50
