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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27 2015 RACING 33 V2 - NTNE01Z01MA The Northern Territory News takes all care in compiling the TAB details but cannot accept any responsibility for any errors. Readers are urged to check TAB information with the official lists before placing their bets. NT2702p11 Jims Journey (P F Blanch) 3g By Good Journey (US) Mandarina (5:1-2-0): Spelled after tackled a Listed race and ran past a couple late for 2-1/4 len 4th (57.0) Lotion 1800m Mville Hill Smith Stks Good(3) trk Oct 11. Hampered near 600m when resumed and never better than midfield in 7-1/4 len 7th (57.5) Nordic Eclipse 1000m Morphettville Parks 3yo (Bm70) Good(4) trk Jan 31. Has been freshened but place looks best. CoaChella (P Stokes) 3f By Mastercraftsman (IR) D J Lightning (US) (8:1-2-2): Favourite when resumed from seven months off for a win Balaklava 1050m Mdn before overraced early stages but ran past a few late for 1/2 len 2nd (55.5) Star Stealer 1050m Mville 3yo (Bm70) Good(4) trk Oct 18. Spelled again after smart effort in Listed class when ran on late for 3/4 len, 2 len 3rd (55.0) Hijack Hussy, Sea Spray 1400m Fton Lexus Hybrid Good(3) trk Nov 4. Showed plenty of promise at last campaign. Must be respected. Flask (B D Brook) 4m By War Pass (US) Fine Stem (18:2-3-3): Resumed from a let-up when dropped back from midfield for 5-3/4 len last (54.0) Tildy Lad 1200m Mville (78) Good(3) trk Sept 20. Spelled after never likely in 9-1/2 len 11th (56.0) Sandhill Flash 1200m Mville (72) Good(3) trk Oct 11. Placed two of three first up. Others have stronger claims. Race 4 1050m 1.55 i am Gypsy (G V Richards) 3f By I Am Invincible Gypsy Violin (NZ) (10:2-2-0): Spelled after odds-on favourite, led, overraced early, middle stages but went strongly to the line for 1-1/2 len win (55.0) Eclair Choice, Ponugo 1000m Morphettville Parks 3yo (Bm70) Good(4) trk Nov 15. Favourite again, reared at start but soon into stride and led, laid out near 600m and just missed with 1/2 hd 2nd (59.0) Toris Gift 1050m Mville 3yo (Bm70) Good(4) trk Feb 14. Has kept improving with racing. Expect a forward showing. nordiC eClipse (G V Richards) 3g By Wilander Forget Ima Lady (6:2-3-0): Resumed from three months off and led for a win Morphettville Parks 1000m 3yo (Bm70) before prominent throughout for 1/2 len 2nd (58.5) Mister Rockstar 1000m Morphettville Parks 3yo (Bm70) Soft(6) trk Jan 10. Added to a promising record when led for 1/2 len win (56.5) Mister Rockstar, Pepper The Pin 1000m Morphettville Parks 3yo (Bm70) Good(4) trk Jan 31. Should be in it for a long way from the pole draw. FitoCraCy (Jon OConnor) 3f By Denman Reine De Jeu (8:1-2-3): Had a series of consistent runs around this grade before stepped up to a Listed race and ran past a few late without looking likely in 5-1/4 len 7th (55.0) Hijack Hussy 1400m Fton Lexus Hybrid Good(3) trk Nov 4. Spelled after tackled another Listed race, settled handy, shifted in and eased near 100m but held on well for 2-1/4 len 4th (55.0) Wawail 1400m Sandown-Hillside Gt Dandenong Good(3) trk Nov 15. Placed both tries first up. Worth some thought in this class. try your Best (P Stokes) 3f By Pentire (GB) Lynisky (NZ) (5:2-1-0): Had good support for first start here but got a long way back in a big field after jumped awkwardly and did well to get up to 3/4 len 2nd (55.0) Wicked Tycoon 1800m Mville (62) Good(3) trk Nov 4. Spelled after oddson and came from last on the turn in a small field for sht nk win (56.0) Artful Diva, Jaspers Glen 2210m Balaklava C2 Good(3) trk Nov 19. Last time first up she won a Balaklava 1400m F&M Mdn by 3-1/4 len. Worth some thought. WinesearCh (Tony McEvoy) 3f By Wanted Vestey (5:1-1-0): Had good support when handy early but dropped out from the turn for 9-3/4 len 8th (55.0) Kaizaen 1400m Cfield 3yoF (Bm78) Good(3) trk Aug 30. Spelled after jumped awkwardly and reported as lame after race when beat only two home in 8-3/4 len 6th (56.0) Royal Ocean 1600m Mville Morp. Gneas Good(3) trk Sept 13. Fitter for 2 len 4th Award Of Merit 800m Morphettville Parks barrier trial Good(4) trk Feb 10. Last time she resumed she won a 1050m 2yo (Bm68) here by 2-3/4 len. Must be considered. Bleu Jeune (Ryan Balfour) 3f By Blevic Jeuneanje (3:1-0-0): Raced on the pace for a narrow debut win Morphettville Parks 1000m 3yo (Bm70) before spelled after lost a plate and reported as lame after race when dropped out from prominent early for 6-3/4 len 6th (55.0) Eclair Choice 1050m Mville 3yo (70) Good(4) trk Sept 13. Always near the tail when resumed in a small field for 4-1/2 len last (55.0) Toris Gift 1050m Mville 3yo (Bm70) Good(4) trk Feb 14. Has some prospects on debut win. Wilander prinCess (Ms K Huxtable) 3f By Wilander Brave Accord (4:1-1-0): Spelled after favourite but got back early and ran on late for 1/2 hd 2nd (54.0) Grancabrio 1200m Murray Bridge Mdn Good(4) trk Oct 15. Had good support when resumed and raced on the pace for nk win (55.0) Final Arrow, Exalted Strawberry 900m Murray Bridge Mdn Good(3) trk Feb 11. A little tougher here but warrants some respect. sha la la (M S Minervini) 3f By Myboycharlie (IR) Lechery (3:1-0-0): Spelled after raced handy in a small field but showed no late dash in 5-1/2 len 5th (54.0) Coachella 1050m Balaklava Mdn Good(3) trk Oct 8. Surprised at good odds when resumed, shifted in near 800m but ran on from just off the pace for sht hd win (55.0) Mr Liberty, Impulse Diavolo 1111m Gawler Mdn Good(4) trk Feb 4. Improving with racing but this is a lot tougher. Rough claims. harreBs time (N W Bracken) 3g By Mugharreb (US) Holiday Time (6:1-0-0): Surprised at good odds when raced on the pace and survived a protest to hold nk win (57.5) Isles Of Wonder, Trentpark 1211m Gawler 3yo Mdn Good(3) trk Nov 26. Sent for a let-up after long odds, jumped awkwardly, prominent at the turn but dropped back for 7-1/4 len last (55.0) Duckworth 1200m Mville 3yo (Bm70) Good(3) trk Dec 13. Others have stronger claims. Final arroW (D R Jolly) 3g By Red Arrow Final Act (US) (2:0-1-1): Spelled after favourite for debut but faced a Vet examination after ran past a few late for lg nk, 1/2 hd 3rd (57.0) Lady Andress, Solid Bullet 1000m Morphettville Parks 2yo (Bm72) Soft(6) trk June 14. Hot favourite when resumed but raced greenly and Vetted - no abnormalities after run down late in nk 2nd (57.0) Wilander Princess 900m Murray Bridge Mdn Good(3) trk Feb 11. Better for that experience. Has some prospects in an open race. mr liBerty (Nick Smart) 3g By Statue Of Liberty (US) Ambola (1:0-1-0): Favourite for debut where he settled midfield and was doing best work late in sht hd 2nd (57.0) Sha La La 1111m Gawler Mdn Good(4) trk Feb 4. Handy effort first up. Has some prospects. arWa (J Dunn) 3f By Perfectly Ready Zaheeya (8:1-1-2): Changed trainers from Mick Price before freshened, favourite, raced greenly, laid in in straight, ran past a few but a long way from the winner in 3 len, 2 len 3rd (55.0) Nipex, All Krupt 1000m Port Lincoln Mdn Good(3) trk Feb 1. Favourite again when led, shifted in near 800m, but too good for a moderate lot 2 len win (55.0) Swingitlikesayers, Show Set 1008m Kingscote Mdn Good(4) trk Feb 13. Tougher this time. Rough claims. tipsy on red (L Macdonald & A Gluyas) 3g By Red Arrow Tipsy Piggy (10:2-0-1): Led, overraced early, middle stages and struggled from the turn for 5-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Lord Aspen 1200m Mville 3yo (Bm70) Good(3) trk Oct 11. Vetted - no abnormalities and spelled after a poor 5-1/2 len 11th (54.0) Stardust One 1200m Balaklava C2 Firm(2) trk Oct 22. Others have stronger claims. Race 5 1050m 2.30 hayBah (D Hayes & T Dabernig) 2f By More Than Ready (US) Sultah (6:1-3-0): Favourite when led for an easy win Ballarat 1000m 2yoF Mdn before stepped up to a Group 3 and led for a long way in nk 2nd (55.0) Fontiton 1000m Sandown-Hillside B.D. Prev-F Good(3) trk Jan 26. Solid effort in another Group 3 when raced prominent throughout for 1/2 len 2nd (54.0) Thurlow 1000m Sandown-Hillside Chairmans Stks Good(3) trk Feb 7. Draw no help but has plenty of pace and should be in it for a long way. BelhamaGe (J A OShea) 2f By Exceed And Excel Pinwherry (UA) (2:1-0-0): Sent for a let-up after debut where she was fractious in barriers, lost a plate, faded from handy and had a poor post-race recovery in 11-3/4 len 13th (55.0) Prompt Return 1000m Fton Maribyrnong Good(3) trk Nov 8. Laid in in straight but led throughout when resumed for 3/4 len win (56.0) Air Apparent, Invincible Heart 1000m M Valley 2yo Rst0 Good(3) trk Jan 30. Impressive effort last time. Worth some thought. daGny (Sam Pritchard-Gordon) 2f By Darci Brahma (NZ) One Perfect Day (NZ) (2:0-01): Handy debut where she ran to the front midway but raced greenly, shifted in near 400m and struggled late for 3-1/4 len 5th (55.0) Mihalic 1000m Fton Maribyrnong Trl Good(3) trk Oct 4. Spelled after tackled a Group 3, overraced and got well back in the early stages, eased and became unbalanced near the 400m but ran on well for lg nk, 3/4 len 3rd (55.5) Antelucan, Thurlow 1000m Fton Emirates Aline Good(4) trk Nov 4. Better for that experience. Must be considered. dont douBt mamma (Tony McEvoy) 2f By Not A Single Doubt Coconut Mamma (2:1-0-0): Had good support for debut where she settled handy but raced greenly and held on fairly for 4-1/4 len 4th (55.0) Take Pride 1000m Fton 2yoF Plate Good(3) trk Jan 1. Freshened and favourite when again raced greenly but always prominent and ran home best for len win (56.0) Backstage Pass, Spirited Match 1000m Morphettville Parks 2yo Hcp Good(4) trk Feb 7. Still learning the caper but looks a capable type. Worth some thought. Certain ellie (Paul Rocke) 2f By Not A Single Doubt Eldaana (GB) (3:1-0-0): Surprised at good odds when raced greenly but led throughout for 1/2 hd win (54.5) One For One, Stoker 1000m Morphettville Parks 2yo Plate Good(3) trk Jan 24. Had some excuses when long odds in a Group 3 and always well back after tightened for room and inconvenienced at start then inconvenienced again near 400m in 8-1/2 len 7th (54.0) Thurlow 1000m Sandown-Hillside Chairmans Stks Good(3) trk Feb 7. Has some prospects. invinCiBle Jules (P Stokes) 2f By I Am Invincible Chalkboard (2:1-0-1): Solid debut effort where she settled prominent, overraced early, middle stages, laid out near turn but cleared out late for 2-1/4 len win (54.5) Mr Humphries, Lahqa 1050m Mville 2yo Plate Good(4) trk Dec 6. Long oddson but Vetted - no abnormalities and sent for a let-up after jumped awkwardly and just off the pace most of the trip in a small field for 1-1/4 len, nk 3rd (56.5) Puledra, Winning Accord 1000m Morphettville Parks 2yo Plate Good(3) trk Dec 27. Sharpened up with nose win Sunstryke, Winter Soldier 800m Morphettville Parks barrier trial Good(4) trk Feb 10. Must be respected. on easy debut win over this course. Blame it on rio (Tony McEvoy) 2f By Duporth Peace Accord (1:1-0-0): Changed trainers from G K White and freshened after odds-on for debut where she raced on the pace, hung out near turn but cleared out late for 3-1/4 len win (54.0) Landuar, Watch Ya Socks 800m Parkes 2yo Ctry Plate Good(3) trk Jan 24. Looked sharp with 1-3/4 len win Miss Gunpowder, Soaring High 1000m Gawler barrier trial Good(4) trk Feb 23. Didnt beat much but was an impressive winner first up. Has some claims. snitzel musiC (Luke Oliver) 2f By Snitzel Jive Lady (1:0-0-1): Only moderate support for debut where she raced greenly, shifted in in straight but ran past a few late for a handy 1-3/4 len, 1-3/4 len 3rd (57.0) Heatherly, Reemah 1000m M Valley 2yoF Rst0 Good(3) trk Feb 6. Needs to find a bit but should be improved by that experience. Worth some thought. puledra (W F Francis & G Kent) 2f By Husson (AR) Lady Governor (2:1-0-0): Sent for a let-up after not much support for debut where she raced on the pace in a small field and held on well for 1-1/4 len win (53.0) Winning Accord, Invincible Jules 1000m Morphettville Parks 2yo Plate Good(3) trk Dec 27. Had good support when resumed but jumped awkwardly and Vetted - no abnormalities after faded from prominent at the turn for 11-1/4 len last (55.5) Dont Doubt Mamma 1000m Morphettville Parks 2yo Hcp Good(4) trk Feb 7. Has some claims from the pole draw but class here should test. CoerCed Witness (P Stokes) 2f By Star Witness Solvini (NZ) (1:0-1-0): Not much support for debut from the widest draw (11) where she came from last early for nk 2nd (52.5) Caro Kann 1100m Gawler (Metro) 2yo Hcp Good(4) trk Feb 21. Could run into a place. almiGhty Girl (Jason Warren) 2f By Beneteau Sybarite (0:0-0-0): First start. Was withdrawn from the Great Southern weanling sales then later sold for $40,000 at the Victorian Premier sales. Not seen at the public trials. Dam a 1998 mare by Last Tycoon (Ire.) was unplaced at her only race start. This is her eighth named foal. Four of the seven to race have won with a total of eight wins from 900m to 1453m. Cest Beau la vie (L Macdonald & A Gluyas) 2f By Bernardini (US) Valkyrie Diva (0:0-0-0): First start. Sold for $170,000 at the Sydney Easter sales. Not seen at the public trials. Dam a 2001 mare by Jade Robbery (USA) is a half-sister to the mighty Makybe Diva. She won eight races from 1200m to 1700m with two minor placings from 18 race starts and was a was a Group 3 winner herself. This is her third named foal. The first two have both won with a total of five wins from 1200m to 1900m. The best of them is Wales who is a Listed winner. riGht here (R R Jolly) 2f By Danehill Express Quite Right (0:0-0-0): First start. Not seen at the sales. 3/4 len win Novelon, Prince Of Pagoda 800m Morphettville Parks barrier trial Good(4) trk Feb 10. Dam a 1999 mare by Dolphin Street (Fr.) won nine races from 1006m to 1307m with 11 minor placings from 45 race starts. This is her fifth named foal. Two of the three to race have won with a total of 13 wins from 1000m to 1400m. The best of them is Right Time who was Listed placed. sunstryke (A B Beswick) 2f By Stryker Zaraya Rose (0:0-0-0): First start. Sold for $25,000 at the Queensland National weanling sales then passed in at $50,000 at the Victorian Premier sales. Nose 2nd Invincible Jules 800m Morphettville Parks barrier trial Good(4) trk Feb 10. Dam a 2006 USA bred mare by A.P. Indy (USA) was unplaced at five race starts. This is her second named foal. The first is an unraced 3YO. myora (P Stokes) 2f By Statue Of Liberty (US) Violet Haze (1:0-0-0): Has been freshened since not much support for debut and well back throughout for 4-1/4 len 6th (52.0) Certain Ellie 1000m Morphettville Parks 2yo Plate Good(3) trk Jan 24. Needs to find plenty of improvement. pearl star (M M Laurie) 2f By Star Witness Pearl Of The Sea (1:0-0-0): Spelled after long odds for debut in Listed class where she came from the widest draw (12), was carried wide near 1000m and never threatened with 6-1/4 len 9th (55.0) Of The Brave 1000m Cfield Debutant Stakes Good(3) trk Oct 11. Impressed with 2-1/2 len win New York Celebrity, Boomgal 800m Cranbourne Training barrier trial Good(4) trk Feb 9. Has some rough prospects. lil diamond (S J Dodd) 2f By Sebring Sierra Leone (GB) (1:0-0-0): Sent for a let-up after long odds for debut and proved difficult to load before well back throughout in 111/2 len 8th (54.0) Manhattan Blues 1000m Morphettville Parks 2yo Plate Soft(6) trk Jan 10. Others have stronger claims. Race 6 1200m 3.10 riziz (K M Sweeney) 6g By Zariz Priya (29:10-3-6): Had a series of smart runs before Vetted - no abnormalities after faded from prominent at the turn for 3-3/4 len 7th (61.0) Karacatis 1100m Mville W H Wylie Qlty Good(3) trk Sept 20. Spelled after ran wide during race, not far away at the turn but showed no late dash in 6-1/4 len 5th (58.5) Hucklebuck 1200m Mville Durbridge Stks Good(3) trk Oct 18. Sharpened up with len, sht 1/2 hd 3rd Lucky Symbol, Moore Alpha 1000m Gawler barrier trial Good(4) trk Feb 23. Has won four of nine over this course and races well first up. Must be respected. Brimarvi prinCe (P L Seater) 5g By Lion Heart (US) Johns Legacy (21:74-3): Freshened before favourite and ran on in a small field for 1/2 nk, lg hd 3rd (54.5) Periduki, Natural Disaster 1000m Morphettville Parks Open Hcp Good(4) trk Jan 31. Added to a consistent record when always handy in a small field for lg nk 2nd (54.5) Essay Raider 1100m Mville Fly Hcp Good(4) trk Feb 14. Fair enough at four starts after three sprint wins Morphettville Parks late 2014. Worth some thought in a mostly even field. GamBlin Guru (L Macdonald & A Gluyas) 4g By New Approach (IR) Glory Guru (19:4-5-1): Spelled after ran past a few late for a fair 2-1/4 len 4th (58.5) Quayside 1800m Mville Penang Trophy Good(3) trk Sept 20. Favourite when resumed but was severely hampered at start and Vetted - no abnormalities after ran on in a small field for sht nk 2nd (58.0) Hanks Nephew 1250m Morphettville Parks (Bm90) Good(3) trk Jan 24. A little unlucky last start but prefer over more ground. hanks nepheW (Ms S Williams) 5g By Danbird Chapent (42:9-12-3): Only moderate support when blocked for run near turn, shifted out near 200m and ran on from just off the pace for sht nk win (53.0) Gamblin Guru, Corvidae 1250m Morphettville Parks (Bm90) Good(3) trk Jan 24. Always handy but caught wide throughout and battled on well for nk, 1/2 len 3rd (53.0) Goodfun Girl, Dubawi Gold 1400m Morphettville Parks Open Hcp Good(3) trk Feb 7. Consistent performer in weaker races but has been unplaced all four here. Has some claims. natural disaster (Alex Stra) 6m By Danerich Tycoon Sheila (32:6-5-6): Resumed from a let-up when prominent throughout for 1/2 nk 2nd (54.0) Periduki 1000m Morphettville Parks Open Hcp Good(4) trk Jan 31. Raced handy in a small field but showed no late dash when 3-1/2 len 4th (54.0) Essay Raider 1100m Mville Fly Hcp Good(4) trk Feb 14. Has a smart record here but place looks best on recent form. almiGhty Bullet (John Hyam) 6g By Gods Own Beat The Bullet (36:8-4-5): Resumed from four months off when well back most of the trip for 4-1/4 len 6th (53.0) Periduki 1000m Morphettville Parks Open Hcp Good(4) trk Jan 31. Vetted - no abnormalities and freshened after showed little to impress in a small field with 4-3/4 len 4th (57.0) Mr Backchat 1250m Morphettville Parks (Bm82) Good(3) trk Feb 7. Others have stronger claims. horaCio (R D Griffiths) 6g By Ne Coupez Pas (US) Royal Sonata (33:6-5-1): Freshened but ran wide throughout when worked forward at the turn and faded from there for 3-1/2 len 9th (54.0) Magnus Lad 1205m Sale Qlty Good(3) trk Feb 8. Raced just off the pace to the turn and plodded home for 5-1/4 len 6th (57.5) Sandhill Warrior 1200m Gawler (Metro) (82) Good(4) trk Feb 21. Shown little at three starts from a decent break. Prefer others. BelFast Boy (G V Richards) 7g By Bel Esprit Fast Dolly (72:9-6-11): Dropped to the tail in a small field and edged past a couple late for 3-1/2 len 4th (58.0) Stratumsphere 1000m Morphettville Parks (78) Good(4) trk Feb 7. Again dropped to the tail and ran on well for 1-1/4 len 2nd (55.5) Stratumsphere 1100m Gawler (Metro) (82) Good(4) trk Feb 21. Runs the occasional handy race but place looks best. the travellinG man (M M Laurie) 5g By Mossman Gypsy Jewels (27:3-3-2): Freshened but lost ground when jumped awkwardly and did well to get up to 1-3/4 len 4th (59.0) Chosen Moment 1000m M Valley (Bm70) Good(3) trk Jan 30. Jumped awkwardly but soon into stride and led for a long way in 3/4 len 5th (59.0) Grand Orator 1200m Mornington (Metro) (Bm70) Good(3) trk Feb 11. Handy effort last time but this is a bit tougher. tusCan ranGer (Craig Stewart) 8g By Tuscanos Range Queen (42:6-7-5): Resumed from six months off with two smart runs before Vetted - no abnormalities after just off the pace throughout for 3-3/4 len 6th (57.5) It And A Bit 1400m Morphettville Parks Xmas Final Good(3) trk Dec 26. Freshened and handy at the turn before running home best to score 1/2 len win (55.0) Counter Spin, Casino Wizard 1250m Morphettville Parks (78) Good(4) trk Jan 31. Resumed for a strong win only start this course (Bm72) in Nov. Has some claims. Race 7 2600m 3.50 distillation (Nick Smart) 7g By Half Hennessy Whiskey Reign (52:8-3-8): Freshened before ran wide early stages, worked to the front and went strongly to the line to score 2-1/4 len win (58.5) Halayr Jet, Tanah Lot 2600m Mville (Bm82) Good(3) trk Dec 13. Sent for a let-up after led early, shifted out near 1200m, still handy at the turn but Vetted - no abnormalities when dropped out for 7-1/4 len 5th (60.5) Too Cool To Fool 2400m Morphettville Parks (Bm82) Good(3) trk Jan 17. Disappointing last time but has two wins and a placing from four starts this course. Won this race last year and well worth another chance. taiyoo (D K Weir) 5g By Haradasun Ambers Halo (25:12-2-1): Favourite when ran on from just off the pace for an easy 3 len win (58.5) Crafty Cruiser, Tuscan Fire 2400m Sandown-Hillside (Bm96) Good(3) trk Feb 7. Made it four wins straight and six from his last seven when settled handy, moved forward at the turn and held on well for 3/4 len win (60.0) Crime Fighter, Tuscan Fire 2500m M Valley Torney Cup Good(4) trk Feb 20. Has put together an impressive record since stepping up in distance. Hard to beat. vima (Bill Papazaharoudakis) 8g By Made Of Gold (US) Commanding Sight (37:5-7-3): Long odds when caught wide early stages, ran to the front midway but struggled late in 3-3/4 len 5th (55.0) Lucky Lucky Lucky 1950m Morphettville Parks Qlty Good(4) trk Jan 31. Not much support when led again and held on fairly well for 1-1/4 len 4th (57.0) Eclair Samba 2032m Mville Birthday Cup Good(3) trk Feb 14. Only start this course was well beaten in this race last year. Others have stronger claims. luCky luCky luCky (Tony McEvoy) 5g By Lucky Owners (NZ) Our Contessina (25:53-4): Freshened and changed trainers from R S Englebrecht before came from well back on the turn for lg nk win (54.0) Dylanson, Eclair Samba 1950m Morphettville Parks Qlty Good(4) trk Jan 31. Favourite but slowly away and again came from a long way back for 1/2 len 2nd (57.5) Eclair Samba 2032m Mville Birthday Cup Good(3) trk Feb 14. Won a couple over 2200m at W Farm late 2014. Must be considered. reFeCtory (Richard Laming) 5g By Danehill Dancer (IR) Akuna Bay (US) (13:2-2-4): Freshened before eased near 1000m, blocked for run near turn and again near 200m when handy throughout for 2-1/2 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (59.0) Gilago, Beauty Perception 2200m Ballarat (Bm70) Good(3) trk Jan 28. Freshened again and another nice effort when raced on the pace for 2 len 2nd (55.0) The Ruffian 2100m Sandown-Lakeside (Bm78) Good(3) trk Feb 18. Import who was Listed placed over 2816m in England. Should be at his peak after four solid efforts back from a break. Go well. hoylake (Lloyd Kennewell) 4g By Zabeel (NZ) Arena Pride (NZ) (11:30-0): Freshened before much the same throughout for a moderate 2-3/4 len 5th (56.0) Flying Casino 1950m Morphettville Parks (72) Good(4) trk Jan 31. Stepped up in distance and ran on from midfield for 1-3/4 len win (59.0) Monica Kate, Bold Statement 2200m Murray Bridge (68) Good(3) trk Feb 11. Shows some staying promise but but facing a big jump in class. CluBs are trumps (Ms R Day) 5g By De Beers (NZ) Wild Logic (15:1-1-1): Long odds when resumed from 10 months off and outpaced in 14-1/4 len 11th (58.0) Rip Apart 1600m Strathalbyn (58) Soft(5) trk Jan 28. Long odds again when raced handy in a small field but showed no late dash in 6-1/2 len 6th (54.5) Hoylake 2200m Murray Bridge (68) Good(3) trk Feb 11. Others have stronger claims. too Cool to Fool (L Macdonald & A Gluyas) 4m By Gallant Guru High Class Pro (20:6-3-1): Added to a solid record but reported as lame after race when ran past a couple late for 3/4 len 2nd (54.5) War Is Over 2400m Morphettville Parks (Bm82) Good(4) trk Jan 31. Fourth win from seven starts here and only try this course when overraced early stages but ran into it on the turn and cleared out for 2-1/4 len win (55.0) Waltzing To Win, Flying Casino 2600m Mville (Bm90) Good(4) trk Feb 14. Must be respected on her record here. WaltzinG to Win (D L Huxtable) 5m By Benicio Empress Waltz (21:3-2-1): Freshened before favourite but reported as lame after race after well back throughout for 7-1/4 len 6th (56.0) Distillation 2600m Mville (Bm82) Good(3) trk Dec 13. Had a let-up before jumped awkwardly, soon into stride and prominent throughout for 2-1/4 len 2nd (56.5) Too Cool To Fool 2600m Mville (Bm90) Good(4) trk Feb 14. Placed two of three over this course including a solid second this race last year. Worth some thought. Gossip Guru (L Macdonald & A Gluyas) 5m By Reset Glory Guru (32:5-2-3): Failed to impress when inconvenienced near 400m but never better than midfield for 3-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Lucky Lucky Lucky 1950m Morphettville Parks Qlty Good(4) trk Jan 31. Raced handy for most of the trip but struggled late in 5-1/4 len 4th (55.5) Too Cool To Fool 2600m Mville (Bm90) Good(4) trk Feb 14. Only other start this course won a (Bm78) but that was Nov. 2013. Others have stronger claims. Race 8 1800m 4.25 lonCava (Tony McEvoy) 4g By Lonhro Prospering (NZ) (13:3-2-3): Freshened before led a small field for a long way but struggled late for 5-1/2 len 4th (56.0) Cast In Stone 2200m W Farm Rst2 Good(3) trk Jan 7. Freshened and led again and held on a little better for 3/4 len, lg hd 3rd (54.0) War Is Over, Too Cool To Fool 2400m Morphettville Parks (Bm82) Good(4) trk Jan 31. Dropping back in distance. Was favourite for a win Newcastle 1850m (Bm65) in Nov. Has some claims. dumosa (B D Brook) 8g By Jeune (GB) Snazzy Nazzy (NZ) (53:8-8-2): Spelled after led for a long way in 1-1/2 len 2nd (68.5) Urban Explorer 3500m Morphettville Parks Hrdl Good(4) trk Aug 9. Mammoth odds and outpaced when resumed with 11-1/4 len 10th (55.0) Viking Star 1600m Mville (78) Good(3) trk Feb 14. Wait for him over the jumps. nisos (Paul Rocke) 5g By Excellent Art (GB) Osprey (29:2-4-2): Resumed from a let-up when ran on from just off the pace for 3-1/4 len 2nd (54.0) Texan Warney 1950m Morphettville Parks (Bm90) Good(3) trk Dec 27. Freshened but disappointed when worked forward midway and struggled late in 5-1/4 len last (55.5) Crime Fighter 1950m Morphettville Parks (Bm82) Good(3) trk Jan 24. Placed only start this course and down in class but wide draw makes it tough. Warator (D M Koch) 7g By Blevic Mohallah (29:6-2-0): Changed trainers from D M Koch after faded from midfield for 12-3/4 len 10th (55.5) Flow Meter 1600m Murray Bridge (Bm80) Good(3) trk Jan 26. Changed trainers back from D M Luciani after handy at the turn but showed no late dash in 5-1/4 len 6th (57.5) Viking Star 1600m Mville (78) Good(3) trk Feb 14. Shown little at three from a spell. Prefer others. most husBands (G D Searle) 6g By Testa Rossa No Say (40:5-3-6): Second up from three months off when came from well back midway for 3 len, sht hd 3rd (54.5) Flow Meter, Lightning Drew 1600m Murray Bridge (Bm80) Good(3) trk Jan 26. Had good support but disappointed when checked near 1600m and showed no late dash in 5-1/2 len 5th (56.5) Nomis 1880m Kingscote Kroo Is. Cup Firm(2) trk Feb 15. Moderate at best in three starts since a win here 1600m (Bm82) in Oct. Look for improvement. saBkhat (J A OShea) 4g By Reset Sabkha (US) (9:3-1-1): Resumed from six months off when led for a long way in hd, 1/2 hd 3rd (57.5) Master Reset, Thumbtacks 1405m Sale (Bm70) Good(3) trk Feb 8. Odds-on, slowly away, eased near 1600m but always handy and too good for a moderate lot with sht nk win (57.5) Lochend Ocky, Unique Assassin 1623m Sale (Bm70) Soft(5) trk Feb 20. Form has improved with racing and extra distance. Worth some thought. reBelle (R W Huxtable) 4m By Reset Reliability (16:3-5-2): Added to a consistent record when favourite and prominent throughout for lg hd 2nd (58.0) Astro Damus 1600m Murray Bridge (68) Good(3) trk Jan 26. Solid effort as favourite from the widest draw (13), got back early but made steady ground to score sht 1/2 hd win (56.5) Back On Track, Willy The Rabbit 1600m Murray Bridge (68) Good(3) trk Feb 11. Honest type but will need some luck from a wide draw. riCh river (D K Weir) 4g By Choisir Galleta (11:2-0-4): Freshened before favourite but disappointed with a plodding 3-1/2 len 6th (58.5) Arties Shore 1700m Warrnambool (Bm70) Good(3) trk Jan 29. Stewards queried run after favourite again, settled back in a small field and ran on fairly for 3/4 len, lg hd 3rd (58.0) Mr Journeyman, Steep 1600m Ballarat (Bm70) Good(4) trk Feb 19. Has some claims but has been a beaten favourite at four of last five. sakhero (Tony McEvoy) 5g By Danzero Sakhalin (US) (22:5-1-1): Changed trainers from Jason Manning before resumed from six months off and never figured in 2-3/4 len 6th (57.5) House Of Wax 1300m Morphettville Parks (72) Good(3) trk Jan 24. Freshened and only a little better when edged past a few late for 4-3/4 len 6th (57.0) Zayak 1500m Gawler (Metro) (72) Good(4) trk Feb 21. Better for those two runs but needs to find a fair bit. Free the Wind (W A Bogarts) 5g By Strada Amenique (29:3-4-5): Second up from five months off when just off the pace throughout for 1-1/4 len 4th (57.0) Onya Keithy 1400m Morphettville Parks (72) Good(3) trk Feb 7. Worked forward early from the widest draw (14) and held on fairly well for 2-1/2 len 4th (56.5) Zayak 1500m Gawler (Metro) (72) Good(4) trk Feb 21. Drawn a lot better this time. Won over 1950m (Bm72) Morphettville Parks in Aug. Has some claims. Cruzn noW (K & H Frew) 7g By Street Cry (IR) Just Do It Now (74:7-3-8): Long odds when resumed from five months off and never figured after slowly away in 141/2 len 7th (56.0) Sheez On Top 1350m Strathalbyn (68) Soft(5) trk Jan 28. Dropped to the tail early and ran past most of them late without looking likely in 3-3/4 len 5th (58.0) Rebelle 1600m Murray Bridge (68) Good(3) trk Feb 11. Only placed one of 18 here. Makes no appeal. Journey unknoWn (Kerrie Vantijn) 4g By Good Journey (US) Bella Catia (10:10-2): Freshened before mammoth odds but ran on from midfield for a handy 2 len, 1/2 len 3rd (58.0) Lucksa, Desert Lady 1711m Gawler Mdn Good(4) trk Feb 4. Stepped up in distance and favourite when came from just off the pace for 2-1/4 len win (58.0) Email, Stealth Mode 2050m Strathalbyn Mdn Good(4) trk Feb 18. Has improved with racing and extra distance but dropping back 200m here and this should test. desdane (Dagmar Klingenboeck) 5m By Dane Shadow Desert Symphony (26:25-2): Added to a consistent record when resumed from three months off and raced handy most of the trip for 1/2 len 2nd (57.0) Rip Apart 1600m Strathalbyn (58) Soft(5) trk Jan 28. Another honest showing when prominent throughout for 1/2 nk 2nd (55.5) Frank The Ripper 1750m Kingscote (62) Firm(2) trk Feb 15. Doesnt win too often but could sneak a place. JaCk oF CluBs (Ms R Day) 4g By Blevic Wild Logic (4:1-0-0): Second up from over a year off when led early but struggled late in 7-1/2 len 8th (58.0) Lucksa 1711m Gawler Mdn Good(4) trk Feb 4. Too good for a weak lot in a field of four with a narrow lg hd win (58.0) Benet, Swing Along 1750m Kingscote Mdn Good(3) trk Feb 15. Should find this a lot harder. Bad mediCine (Ms E Hubbard) 5g By Keep The Faith Winning Team (21:1-5-3): Never better than midfield and laid in in straight when 6-3/4 len 7th (56.5) Rebelle 1600m Murray Bridge (68) Good(3) trk Feb 11. Handy midway but hung in throughout and knocked up badly for 10-3/4 len 11th (54.5) Exalted Gem 1600m Strathalbyn (62) Good(4) trk Feb 18. Hard to recommend. Willy the raBBit (G V Richards) 4g By Primus Goosebumps (12:1-2-2): Always handy and held on well for lg hd 2nd (55.5) A Saucy Snitzel 1511m Gawler C2 Good(3) trk Feb 4. Dropped back early from a wide draw (11) and made good late ground for sht 1/2 hd, 1/2 len 3rd (54.5) Rebelle, Back On Track 1600m Murray Bridge (68) Good(3) trk Feb 11. Nice effort last start but this should test. anuradha (Ryan Balfour) 5g By Dansili (GB) Abu Zayan (GB) (5:1-0-1): Well back throughout and beat only one home after jumped awkwardly in 8-3/4 len 11th (57.5) A Saucy Snitzel 1511m Gawler C2 Good(3) trk Feb 4. Long odds and showed little to impress with 9-1/4 len 9th (54.0) Viking Star 1600m Mville (78) Good(3) trk Feb 14. Others have stronger claims. Queen oF the loChs (M J Mair) 4m By Bradburys Luck Mighty Illusion (20:6-53): Only nabbed in last stride hd 2nd (59.0) Diamond Fund 1400m Sunshine Coast F&M C6 Good(3) trk Jan 17. Battling 2-1/2 len 5th (57.5) Saturn Rock 1200m Dben Nudgee Qlty Good(3) trk Jan 31. Resented not leading last time and couldnt finish it off. Can improve if she gets her own way in front. BodeGa neGra (Bruce Hill) 4g By Hidden Dragon Fantastic Flo Jo (18:4-0-3): Finished strongly 1/2 len win (54.5) Great Game, Little Long Horn 1400m Sunshine Coast C6 Plt Soft(7) trk Jan 26. Had chance 3/4 len, hd 3rd (55.0) Kiss Me Deadly, Harada Bay 1600m Dben Open Good(3) trk Feb 7. Loomed up strongly 200m but couldnt land knockout blow last time. Back in trip and worth another chance. Carmora (Desleigh Forster) 5g By Stromberg Carlson Sovereign Road (12:42-0): Tiring 7-1/2 len 10th (54.0) Pretty Pins 2000m Dben Chairmans Hcp Good(3) trk May 10. Spelled after 6-3/4 len 10th (59.0) Angel Of Mercy 1615m Dben Lord Mayors Good(3) trk May 24. Resuming and took a few runs to strike form last prep. Might need this run. sieGFried (A J Edmonds) 4g By Jet Spur Classic Covet (13:4-2-3): Fought on well 3/4 len, 2-1/4 len 3rd (56.0) Real Time, Architect 1200m Gold Coast C6 Plt Good(4) trk Jan 10. Held on ok after leading 2-1/4 len 4th (56.0) Bodega Negra 1400m Sunshine Coast C6 Plt Soft(7) trk Jan 26. In peak condition and form this campaign has been solid. Will go close from perfect draw. idle Chat (M J Dunn) 5m By More Than Ready (US) All The Goss (15:5-4-0): Spelled after 5-1/4 len 7th (54.0) Elusive Storm 1110m Dben F&M Hcp Good(3) trk Oct 11. Worked home ok 2-1/4 len 4th (57.5) Espiritu 1200m Dben F&M C6 Good(4) trk Feb 14. Better for the run first up and likely to strike a softer surface here. Not the worst. Write Cheek (M J Dunn) 5m By Written Tycoon Kacheek (30:5-4-8): sCratChed. youWaitandsee (T G Hardy) 3g By Dane Shadow Here De Joy (11:4-0-1): Led all the way 1-1/2 len win (57.0) Sprite Zah, Delagos 1206m Port Macquarie (Bm60) Good(3) trk Jan 8. Not bad 3/4 len 4th (54.0) French Lesson 1350m Dben (Bm80) Good(3) trk Jan 31. Racing well and did enough last time to suggest he can figure in the finish. pop n sCotCh (L F Birchley) 4g By Husson (AR) Popnik (10:3-1-1): Lapped his rivals 7-1/4 len win (56.5) Lucky Day Kid, Greenwood Echo 2200m Gold Coast C2 Good(3) trk June 22. Tried hard 3-1/2 len 2nd (54.0) Iggi Pop 3200m E Farm Queensland Cup Good(3) trk July 5. Smart stayer resuming for new stable and made some big leaps in first prep. Likely to find this a bit short but should be running on strongly. auGuste (J W Zielke) 5g By Exceed And Excel Ingres (31:6-7-2): Scraped home sht nk win (56.5) Prussian Heart, Lord Pyrus 1650m Dben (Bm80) Heavy(8) trk Jan 7. Given let-up after 5-1/4 len 10th (52.5) Allknight Saint 1600m Sunshine Coast (Bm90) Good(3) trk Jan 17. Had consistent form before last run. Wouldnt surprise to see him run a cheeky race fresh. pure reality (Ms G Heinrich) 5m By Purrealist Alated (20:3-4-3): Ran home gamely lg nk 2nd (55.0) Snitziola 1200m Ipswich (70) Soft(6) trk Jan 28. Finished off strongly 1-1/4 len 2nd (54.0) Diamond Fund 1350m Dben C6 Good(3) trk Feb 7. Has finished top four in all five runs this campaign. Ready to win. talon lady (Bruce Hill) 4m By Mossman Flo Jo (15:4-2-1): Went up and down in the one spot 9-1/2 len 11th (54.0) Diamond Fund 1400m Sunshine Coast F&M C6 Good(3) trk Jan 17. Got the bob in at right time to share the spoils dh win (54.5) Plugger, Fast Arrow 1400m Sunshine Coast C3 Good(4) trk Feb 8. Timely return to form last start and drawn ideally. Represents value. rideonaBiGJetplane (Bradley Smith) 4g By Immovable Option (IR) Schapelle (10:2-3-1): Resumed with fair 2-1/2 len 5th (54.0) Storm Crazy 1200m Ipswich Open Good(3) trk Jan 10. Ran home well 1-1/4 len 2nd (53.0) Royal Occasion 1350m Ipswich E&G C3 Good(3) trk Feb 4. Getting better with each run this time in. Up in grade but not the worst. rainBoW maGiC (J E Murdoch) 5g By Falvelon General Intent (19:5-1-2): Wasnt beaten far 1-1/2 len 6th (59.0) Tisani Tomso 1200m Dben (70) Good(4) trk Jan 21. Fought on well 1-1/4 len, nk 3rd (54.0) Diamond Fund, Pure Reality 1350m Dben C6 Good(3) trk Feb 7. Last run was his best effort this time in and right at his peak for this. Worth including in multiples. Continued from page 6 Continued from page 12 Morphettville comment continued DooMben comment continued