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HALAYR JET (Grant Young) 4g By Jet Spur - Brookside Lady (9:0-1-0): Ran 8-3/4 len 11th (54.0) Meshmaker 1529m Mville 3yo Hcp Mar 3 then finished 9-3/4 len 9th (57.5) Wise And Happy 1100m Gawler 3yo Mdn April 4. Finished len, 4 len 3rd Kissed Again, Captain Finniss 1000m Gawler barrier trial (Mdn) heavy trk Aug 24. Has shown ability on occasions in his last campaign and could run a forward race while fresh. Place hope. CAPE CLEAR (Sam Kavanagh) 4g By Fastnet Rock Dushanbe (10:0-3-0): Was vetted after 3-3/4 len 8th (58.5) At All Costs 1500m Newcastle E&G Mdn Mar 31 then ran 5-1/2 len 6th (57.0) Faith In My 1500m Newcastle Mdn Hcp April 14. Scored lg nk win Maid Of Finniss, Ontheroad For Gold 1000m Gawler barrier trial (Mdn) heavy trk Aug 24. Former NSW galloper who has trialled well leading into this. Drawn in the car park but can go close with luck in running. Dont dismiss. LITTLE ADAM (K & H Frew) 8g By Adam - Special Sculpture (49:6-7-5): Finished 4-1/4 len 7th (58.0) Treeovus 1410m Balaklava E&G Hcp-62 Aug 8 then ran 5-3/4 len 4th (57.5) Devasent 1406m Murray Bridge (62) dead trk Aug 29. This is as far as he wants and rough place hope is best in this. MYSTIC FOX (D W OLeary) 7g By Foxhound - Antiquorum (29:3-3-2): Scored 1/2 hd win (59.0) Arakazel, Out Do Me 1600m Port Augusta (59) July 26 then finished 8-1/4 len 6th (55.0) Border Express 1950m Morphettville Parks (71) dead trk Aug 4. Gets back to a more suitable trip here and can run into the placings from his nice alley. ENVIRONMENT PATRON (Kirsten Mooney) 8g By Montjeu - Nikkis Bride (39:4-4-8): Started favourite when 13-1/4 len 7th (56.0) Cool Classic 2200m Murray Bridge (62) slow trk July 4 then finished 12-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Bell Ringer 2200m Balaklava (68) slow trk July 18. Has placed two of three attempts at this track/distance but hasnt raced for seven weeks. Outside place chance. LATE NIGHT DRINK (G V Richards) 5g By Half Hennessy - Bow To Me (7:1-0-1): Finished 1-1/4 len, nk 3rd (57.0) Mystic Morn, Just Ranger 1528m Gawler C1 dead trk Aug 15 then was vetted after 23 len last (57.5) Wheres Tim 1700m Gawler (62) slow trk Aug 23. Up in grade and needs to lift to be competitive here. FRAACHARM (Ryan Balfour) 9g By Fraar - Fagers Charm (77:6-2-8): Was vetted after 12-1/2 len last (51.5) Allez Tara 1734m Gawler (62) dead trk Aug 15 then finished 14-1/4 len 9th (54.0) Savvy Smokin 1600m Mville (71) dead trk Aug 22. Veteran campaigner whose form has tapered off of late. Take on trust.

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JUST SYBIL (B C Mueller) 7m By Alannan - Opera Symbol (39:10-11-7): Finished 1-1/2 len 2nd (56.0) Bonnie Mac 1200m Mville Proud Miss Stks May 12 then was spelled after 1-1/4 len win (56.5) Avionics, Inablitz 1250m Morphettville Parks Fly Hcp June 2. Scored 3/4 len win Basil Da Man, Besa Bola 1000m Gawler barrier trial heavy trk Aug 24. Talented mare who has run in the first two at 21 of her 39 starts. Trialled well in preparation for this and she has a super fresh record. Hard to beat despite the wide alley. BASIL DA MAN (D R Jolly) 6g By Blevic - Sugar Grey (11:6-1-0): Scored 1/2 hd win (55.0) Periduki, North Beach 1100m Oakbank Oakbank Stakes dead trk April 7 then was disappointed for a run before finishing 13-3/4 len last (55.0) Outlandish Lad 1100m Mville D C McKay dead trk April 28. Ran 3/4 len 2nd Just Sybil 1000m Gawler barrier trial heavy trk Aug 24. Classy sprinter who has won four of his five first-up runs including this race last year. Take tossing. CANDLE (Tony McEvoy) 6g By Fantastic Light - Foam Follower (23:8-2-3): Was spelled after 10-1/2 len last (56.0) Down Under Boy 1400m Fton Hcp Nov 5 then jumped awkwardly before finishing 5-1/4 len 9th (58.5) Happy Trails 1200m Mville Spring Stakes dead trk Aug 11. Fitter for one run back but may be looking for further now. Faces a task from the alley over this trip. BELDARA (D R Jolly) 6m By Blevic - New Idea (15:6-2-3): Was spelled after 1-1/4 len, 2-1/4 len 3rd (54.0) Kulgrinda, Stirling Grove 1100m Mville Manihi Classic dead trk May 19 then was vetted after 6-3/4 len 5th (57.5) El Magico 1000m Morphettville Parks (Bm68+) slow trk Aug 25. Smart mare who will be fitter here and she has a great second-up record. Can be competitive here. HAPPY ANGEL (Sam Kavanagh) 6m By Happy Giggle - Angels Wing (31:6-5-8): Finished 1-1/4 len, nk 3rd (57.0) Kulgrinda, Hadronica 955m M Valley F&M Hcp slow trk Mar 16 then was vetted after 7-1/4 len 6th (54.0) Kulgrinda 1100m Mville Manihi Classic dead trk May 19. Scored 2-1/2 len win Slippery Ninja, Wilander 1000m Gawler barrier trial heavy trk Aug 24. Trialled very well in preparation for this and should sit just off the pace from her good draw. Will be in the finish. CENTEXPRESS (D E Magro) 8m By Centaine - Brookes Express (37:7-6-6): Struck interference near the 600m before scoring 1/2 len win (53.5) Ravenous Lass, Bellas Cry 955m M Valley M Hcp Jan 27 then jumped awkwardly and struck interference near the 600m before finishing 4-1/4 len 7th (55.0) Kulgrinda 955m M Valley Open Hcp Feb 24. Finished 4th Lady Lightfoot 1000m Gawler barrier trial heavy trk Aug 24. Speedy mare but she strikes a tough first-up assignment here. Place looks best. LILGIGGLEO (Ms P Trenwith) 5g By Happy Giggle - Little Respect (31:5-6-7): Followed 3/4 len win (55.5) Forty Two Below, Likable Will 1100m Mville (68+) slow trk July 28 with 3 len, 1-3/4 len 3rd (55.5) El Magico, Weekend Special 1000m Morphettville Parks (Bm68+) slow trk Aug 25. Very genuine galloper and drawn to get a nice run. Place hope against this company. NORTH BEACH (G V Richards) 5g By Footstepsinthesand - White Fire (28:5-5-6): Scored 3/4 len win (57.0) Riahgrand, Ciro Prince 1000m Morphettville Parks (86) dead trk Aug 4 then finished 5 len 4th (55.5) El Magico 1000m Morphettville Parks (Bm68+) slow trk Aug 25. Placed all three runs here but not in this company. Will need luck from his awkward gate. RESCUE MISSION (Anthony Freedman) 4g By Darci Brahma - First Of May (15:4-1-5): Was vetted after 6-3/4 len 7th (54.5) Stratcombe 1100m Cfield Open Hcp dead trk April 21 then covered extra ground when 6-1/2 len 10th (55.5) Seek And Find 1010m Dben Doomben Dash May 12. Ran 1-1/4 len 2nd Smokin Joey 800m Cranbourne barrier trial heavy trk Aug 27. Smart Victorian galloper but hell need to be on his game from the wide alley in this. Faces a task. STARALAN (Scott Trenowden) 6g By Alannan - North Star Lady (16:6-4-0): Was spelled after 3 len 2nd (54.0) Happy Angel 1000m Morphettville Parks Flying Hcp Feb 11 then lost a plate when 3-3/4 len 8th (58.0) North Beach 1000m Morphettville Parks (86) dead trk Aug 4. Had excuses first-up but theres plenty of depth in this. Perhaps a place. CIRO PRINCE (Craig Stewart) 9g By Mutahassin - Ciro Lady (67:10-6-11): Finished 5-3/4 len 4th (54.5) Bold Line 1400m Murray Bridge Aust. Day Cup Jan 26 then resumed racing with 3/4 len, hd 3rd (58.0) North Beach, Riahgrand 1000m Morphettville Parks (86) dead trk Aug 4. Veteran who ran a super race first-up but this is stronger. Looks tested. HILLFIRE (Michael Hickmott) 5g By Happy Giggle - White Water Bay (17:4-5-2): Followed 1-3/4 len win (58.5) Bluzar, Rub Doubt 1050m Oakbank (68) dead trk Mar 17 with nk win (53.5) Flying Merkel, Weholdtheace 1050m Oakbank (86) dead trk April 7. Finished 4th Just Sybil 1000m Gawler barrier trial heavy trk Aug 24. Very smart and he flies fresh but this grade will test him. Will need luck from the draw. ACHENAR (Ms A Morrison) 6h By Fomalhaut - Go Blue (27:6-6-5): Was spelled after 3 len 4th (60.0) Bluzar 1000m Port Lincoln (72) Mar 2 then resumed racing with nk win (55.5) Oakbank Heights, Cruziero 1200m Port Augusta (74) Aug 16. Speedy type but tested in this class. Looking elsewhere. MEADOWS JIM (J D Smith) 5g By Akhadan - Missy Vivian (15:2-3-2): Followed lg hd 2nd (58.5) Katunga 1050m Mville (75) dead trk Aug 11 with 1-3/4 len, 1/2 len 3rd (54.0) Yokozuna, Queue For Quality 1250m Morphettville Parks (86) slow trk Aug 25. Honest galloper but may struggle in this company. Rough place hope from his nice draw. AURUMCERT (J R Croucher) 5g By Undoubtedly - Auri (27:4-4-2): Scored 2-1/2 len win (54.0) Ballypatrick, Scouse 1350m Strathalbyn (81) dead trk April 18 then finished 3-3/4 len 8th (55.0) Detox 1600m Mville Series Final dead trk May 5. Coming off a break and may have trouble keeping in touch here. Wait till later.

GLENARIFF (Darren Egan) 7m By Jeune - Carnlough (29:4-5-2): Finished 4-1/2 len 8th (54.5) Al Jandar 1200m Cranbourne Benj. Cup-72 dead trk Mar 18 then was spelled after 5-1/2 len 8th (55.0) Eastside 1200m Cranbourne (72) dead trk Mar 30. Finished last Happy Angel 1000m Gawler barrier trial heavy trk Aug 24. Not likely to trouble these at this stage.

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RIALYA (Lloyd Kennewell) 5g By Kempinsky - Ettu Blu (25:7-1-2): Scored hd win (54.0) Drunken Sailor, Norsqui 3200m Mville Adelaide Cup Mar 12 then jumped awkwardly before finishing 5-3/4 len 10th (59.0) Southern Speed 1400m Morphettville Parks Penny Edition slow trk Aug 25. Classy stayer who will be improved by one run back but hes looking for further than this. Others preferred. BAGMAN (Sam Kavanagh) 6g By Easy Rocking - Bada Bing (27:8-3-6): Ran 2-1/4 len 5th (56.0) Linton 1600m Mville R A Lee Stks May 12 then resumed racing with 2-3/4 len, hd 3rd (59.0) Southern Speed, My Bentley 1400m Morphettville Parks Penny Edition slow trk Aug 25. Lovely effort first-up behind star mare and hes unbeaten in two starts here. Looks a key player. PRINCE OF CAPERS (Tony McEvoy) 7g By Arena - Palace Capers (46:9-9-5): Was blocked for a run before scoring len win (56.5) Noble Park, Mannopoly 1600m Fton Open Hcp dead trk July 21 then finished 2-1/2 len 4th (53.5) Parthian 1410m Fton Open Hcp slow trk Aug 11. Great competitor who rarely puts in a bad run. Must go in. MY BENTLEY (Jon OConnor) 8g By I Conquer - La Reine DOr (36:6-5-3): Followed 7-1/2 len 8th (60.0) Streaky Fella 2000m Fton Open Hcp dead trk July 21 with 2-3/4 len 2nd (59.0) Southern Speed 1400m Morphettville Parks Penny Edition slow trk Aug 25. Ran a bottler last time and a repeat of that puts him right in the finish here. SILENT SURROUND (W E Smart) 6m By Face Value - Biography (23:3-5-3): After len 2nd (58.0) Sea Skye 1600m Mville (68+) slow trk June 30 scored 4-1/4 len win (57.5) Langridge Street, Zerprise Us All 1950m Morphettville Parks (94) dead trk July 14. Been almost two months between runs but shes very smart. Ran third in this race last year and worth keeping in mind. PILOTS LANE (Tony McEvoy) 6g By Testa Rossa Galopade (26:6-5-5): Followed 3-1/4 len 5th (60.0) Justify That 1400m Morphettville Parks (94) dead trk July 14 with sht 1/2 hd, len 3rd (55.5) Lord Of Brazil, Cellarmaster 1400m Mildura Cup dead trk Aug 26. Flew home last time and should get a soft run here. One of many chances. MAGICAL PEARL (D W OLeary) 9g By Keltrice - Boundary West (48:9-5-6): After 4-1/2 len last (59.0) Anyways 1400m Morphettville Parks Hcp-68+ dead trk Aug 4 finished 5-1/4 len 9th (59.0) Southern Speed 1400m Morphettville Parks Penny Edition slow trk Aug 25. Won this race last year but needs to lift sharply to replicate that effort. BERTUCCI (Lloyd Kennewell) 5g By More Than Ready Lazulia (19:5-4-1): Was slowly away when 7-3/4 len 10th (58.5) Happy Trails 1200m Mville Spring Stakes dead trk Aug 11 then made good late ground when 2-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Lord Of Brazil 1400m Mildura Cup dead trk Aug 26. Fitter for three runs back and out to his best trip here. Not the worst. LIGHT TAN (M A OLeary) 7g By Bianconi - Voodalou (31:9-7-2): Scored sht 1/2 hd win (57.5) Rivers Lane, Vima 1600m Mville (68+) slow trk July 21 before running 3-3/4 len 5th (59.0) Southern Speed 1400m Morphettville Parks Penny Edition slow trk Aug 25. Drops 5kgs from his last run and stable has a habit of winning these types of races. Dont dismiss. OREGON SPIRIT (P G Moody) 5g By Bel Esprit - Oregon Seal (21:5-5-4): Was disappointed for a run then vetted after 7-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Streets Away 1600m M Valley Open Hcp dead trk Aug 4 then was slowly away before scoring 2-1/4 len win (52.0) Road Warrior, Riceman 1600m Mville (68+) heavy trk Aug 18. From top Victorian stable and hes hit form at the right time. Worth consideration. GENEROUS BEAU (D G Balfour) 6g By Lion Heart Kayzarana (27:5-3-1): Beat one home when 3-3/4 len 10th (56.5) Anyways 1400m Morphettville Parks Hcp-68+ dead trk Aug 4 then finished 7-1/4 len 5th (56.0) Oregon Spirit 1600m Mville (68+) heavy trk Aug 18. Fitter for three runs back from a spell and drawn a nice gate here. Perhaps a place. ROAD WARRIOR (Jon OConnor) 7g By Street Cry Jeuneola Star (30:5-9-5): Following 3/4 len 2nd (59.0) Conduction 1600m Mville (86) slow trk July 28 finished 2-1/4 len 2nd (55.0) Oregon Spirit 1600m Mville (68+) heavy trk Aug 18. Keeps knocking on the door but this looks tough from his wide gate. Place only. DETOX (Jake Stephens) 5m By Golden Snake - Iota Of Luck (11:5-1-1): Was vetted after 2-1/4 len 4th (58.0) Dance With Her 2005m Mville Centaurea Stks dead trk May 12 then again vetted after 4-1/2 len 4th (58.0) Exalted Wonder 1200m Mville F&M (94) heavy trk Aug 18. Smart type who will be better on the firmer surface here. Drawn poorly but can go close with luck in running. FRUEHLING (Anthony Freedman) 5h By Azamour - Spring Symphony (7:3-3-1): Was slowly away and hit the rail early on when len 2nd (54.0) Shamardashing 2200m Gold Coast (Metro) Open Hcp heavy trk May 5 then was spelled after 4-1/4 len win (55.0) Spechenka, Winmara 2400m Sunshine Coast (Bm85) heavy trk June 1. Finished 1/2 len 2nd Hi Belle 1190m Cranbourne barrier trial heavy trk Aug 27. Promising type who scored first-up over this distance when last in work. Nicely drawn and cant be ignored. COMIC COMPOSER (L Macdonald & A Gluyas) 6g By Stravinsky - Comic Song (18:6-3-1): Followed 1/2 hd win (58.5) Handsome As, Ring Me Not 1400m Morphettville Parks (75) dead trk Aug 4 with 1-3/4 len win (55.5) Handsome As, Ebony Rock 1550m Morphettville Parks (86) slow trk Aug 25. Hes struck a purple patch of form and Ebony Rock franked his form by running a place in Listed grade at Caulfield on Saturday. Could be the value runner in this.

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ROBDON FLYER (G D Searle) 8g By Gundane - Twin Ramble (58:5-14-13): Following 2-3/4 len, 1/2 len 3rd (55.5) Yesquire, Lennybe 2250m Morphettville Parks (94) dead trk Aug 4 ran 1-1/4 len 5th (54.0) Streaky Fella 2400m Morphettville Parks (94) slow trk Aug 25. Big drop in grade here but gets right up in the weights. Doesnt win out of turn but must be included in the chances here. SIR PRESIDENTE (Scott Trenowden) 7g By Danasinga - El Ardiente (36:5-4-4): Beat six home when 4-3/4 len 5th (58.0) Quick n Slick 2200m Murray Bridge (68) dead trk July 25 then stuck on OK for 1-1/4 len 2nd (57.5) Sturgis 2210m Balaklava (68) Aug 8. Doesnt look far off another win and comes into calculations here. WOTZITWORTH (T T Oxlade) 5g By Face Value - Sazende (13:2-0-2): Finished 2-1/2 len 4th (56.5) Allez Tara 1734m Gawler (62) dead trk Aug 15 then was slowly away before scoring lg nk win (56.0) Sparkling Victory, Golden Schnaps 2052m Mville (62) dead trk Aug 22. Up in grade here but racing well and looks to be more progressive than most of these. Hard to beat. STURGIS (G L Lesnikowski) 7g By Generous - Shy Lizzie (23:4-4-1): Scored 1-1/4 len win (55.0) Sir Presidente, Tapeka Point 2210m Balaklava (68) Aug 8 then finished 7-1/2 len last (53.5) Border Express 2050m Mville (75) heavy trk Aug 18. Gets back on to a firmer surface here and can improve sharply on his last-start flop. Keep safe. BELL RINGER (J E Hickmott) 8g By Taos - Bellawella (63:6-4-5): Ran 9-1/4 len 6th (55.5) Yesquire 2250m Morphettville Parks (94) dead trk Aug 4 then finished 7-1/2 len 5th (69.5) Back Tracks 2206m Murray Bridge Hwt (68) dead trk Aug 29. Can mix his form but did win this track/distance three starts back. Take on trust. ELEGIDO (Ms S Ratsch) 5m By Danetree - Tandoaka (15:1-0-0): Finished 9-1/4 len 7th (54.0) Monstarhit 1850m Port Augusta (61) Aug 16 then was blocked for a run when scoring 4-3/4 len win (54.0) Mr Schiller, Heavensake 2052m Mville Mdn slow trk Aug 22. Made dramatic improvement to score a hollow win last time in maiden grade. Chance if she can repeat that effort but it was out of the blue. SCENIC SONG (D C Saxon) 10g By Scenic - Singing Hooves (82:7-8-3): Beat seven home when 2-3/4 len 6th (60.0) Bad Parent 1600m Swan Hill (58) Aug 13 then ran 3-3/4 len 6th (58.0) Wotzitworth 2052m Mville (62) dead trk Aug 22. Veteran who is struggling for his best form. Needs to lift. GOLDEN SCHNAPS (T L Day) 7m By Grandera - Tirolita (52:3-7-7): Finished 49-3/4 len last (55.0) Young Tearaway 1800m Roxby Downs Cup Aug 4 then struck interference near the 1000m before running lg nk, len 3rd (54.0) Wotzitworth, Sparkling Victory 2052m Mville (62) dead trk Aug 22. Ran a nice race at long odds last time and will be fitter here. Not the worst. THATS ALL GOLD (S P Gower) 4m By Dash For Cash Nova Gen (10:1-1-0): At second run back finished 2-1/4 len 5th (52.0) Mystic Morn 1528m Gawler C1 dead trk Aug 15 then ran 5-1/4 len 7th (54.0) Wotzitworth 2052m Mville (62) dead trk Aug 22. Shell be fitter for recent racing but tends to need a soft track. Tested against this company.

OUR FREED MAN (Craig Stewart) 6g By Clangalang Stanleys Choice (19:5-4-2): Had no luck when 5-1/4 len 4th (56.5) Volando 1600m Mville (86) slow trk July 7 then scored len win (60.5) Drafted, Social Assassin 1400m Morphettville Parks E&G (75) slow trk Aug 25. Gets nice weight drop here but this grade will test. Place chance is best. HANDSOME AS (Will Clarken) 5g By Akhadan - Its Raining Mares (28:4-4-4): Followed 1/2 hd 2nd (58.0) Comic Composer 1400m Morphettville Parks (75) dead trk Aug 4 with 1-3/4 len 2nd (52.5) Comic Composer 1550m Morphettville Parks (86) slow trk Aug 25. Likely pacesetter but will need to work from his wide alley. Rates an each-way chance. HES HOT TO TROT (M J Whittle) 6g By Galileo - Zinnia (28:4-3-6): After 1-3/4 len 6th (54.0) Anyways 1400m Morphettville Parks Hcp-68+ dead trk Aug 4 finished 8 len last (59.0) Southern Speed 1400m Morphettville Parks Penny Edition slow trk Aug 25. Fitter for two runs back but looking for more ground. Others look better.

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CATON (F W Meuring) 4g By Reset - Mardi Gras (4:1-1-0): Hung in during the race and was checked near the 1000m when 2-3/4 len 6th (59.5) Itizi 1400m Bendigo (62) Feb 11 then resumed racing with 13 len 10th (56.0) Exalted Wonder 1200m Murray Bridge C2 dead trk July 25. Didnt get warm at first run for new stable. Needs to lift. GREY MUSTANG (R R Jolly) 4g By Hold That Tiger Shirbelle (11:1-0-2): Was blocked for a run then checked near the 200m when 4-1/2 len 7th (58.0) Back On Track 1540m Mville 3yo (68) April 19 then was spelled after 8-1/4 len last (57.5) Riziz 1600m Mville Adelaide Gneas dead trk May 5. Hasnt run a place in three previous first-up runs and hes better suited over more ground. Others preferred. WINE LOVER (Jon OConnor) 4g By Barely A Moment Miss Balhannah (9:1-1-2): Ran 6 len 5th (57.5) El Magico 1050m Mville (68) slow trk Aug 1 then lost a plate before finishing 1-3/4 len, len 3rd (58.0) Nadaka, Natural Disaster 1200m Mville C1 dead trk Aug 22. Running into form and this looks a suitable assignment now. In the mix. HERE DE SPEAKER (M A Kavanagh) 4m By Dehere Speaker (4:1-1-0): Scored nk win (57.5) Hollywood, Ooma Zooma 1200m Ballarat F&M Mdn dead trk Feb 24 then was spelled after 2-1/2 len 4th (57.5) Magic Milady 1250m Morphettville Parks 3yoF (75) Mar 10. Promising type and stable must be respected. Expect a forward showing. LA POUPEE (Will Clarken) 4m By Dash For Cash - Flying Love (2:1-0-0): Struck interference near the 100m on debut before finishing 3-1/4 len 4th (54.5) Niconoise 1100m Mville 3yo (68) Feb 4 then resumed racing with 2 len win (56.0) Our Mimi, Reachfar 1050m Mville Mdn slow trk Aug 22. Heavily supported to win first-up and she looks a handy type. Has claims despite the awkward gate. LORD ASHFORD (K J Matson) 5g By King Ivor - Lady Ashlyn (16:1-0-3): Jumped awkwardly before finishing 9-3/4 len 7th (55.5) Beearch 1600m Murray Bridge C2 slow trk July 4 then only beat two home when 16-1/2 len 11th (56.5) Mount Mee Up 1500m Gawler E&G (62) dead trk July 11. His strike/rate is moderate and place hope looks best in this. ANGEL OF HOPE (K M Sweeney) 6m By Choisir - Amen Ruby (51:3-10-4): Survived a protest to score lg nk win (54.0) Rhodamine, Suki 1128m Gawler F&M (68) dead trk Aug 15 then followed up with 1-3/4 len 4th (55.5) Roll Of The Dice 906m Murray Bridge (68) dead trk Aug 29. Back in grade here from her recent runs but she doesnt win out of turn. Top jockey sticks with her so she must go in. BLACK BARRA (Ms A Morrison) 5g By Clangalang - Rule The Ring (7:3-0-2): Resumed racing with 8-3/4 len 5th (57.5) Monfils 1200m Port Augusta (68) July 26 then jumped awkwardly when 8 len 6th (57.5) Arthurian Legend 1100m Port Augusta (59) Aug 16. Needs it weaker and looks tested here. JUST TESS (B C Mueller) 5m By Devaraja - Olivias Delight (17:4-1-1): Returned from a break with 3-1/2 len 6th (55.5) Angel Of Hope 1128m Gawler F&M (68) dead trk Aug 15 then finished 4-1/2 len 6th (54.0) Roll Of The Dice 906m Murray Bridge (68) dead trk Aug 29. Fitter now but she needs to lift. Place only. FIVE IRON (D G Balfour) 5g By Taimazov - Boxwood (15:1-0-3): Finished 13 len 6th (54.0) Raki 2400m Morphettville Parks (94) Mar 24 then was spelled after 9-1/4 len 7th (56.5) Andronica 2200m Balaklava (68) April 11. Will have trouble keeping in touch over this trip. Looking elsewhere. KINGS AND JACKS (Peter Macdonald) 5g By Viscount Royal Works (8:1-1-0): Followed 1-1/4 len win (58.0) Big Pond, Currasilla 1385m Kingscote Mdn Feb 19 with 3-1/4 len 8th (59.0) Fraacharm 1700m Clare (59) Mar 11. Up in grade here and faces a task. Looking to others. BREAK THE DRY (D W OLeary) 6m By Gallo Di Ferro Oahu Ace (10:1-1-1): Reared at the start and struck interference early on when 5-1/4 len 6th (56.5) Secret Vintage 1055m Balaklava (62) Aug 8 then ran 4-1/4 len 6th (57.5) Seventh Bullet 1200m Gawler (59) slow trk Aug 23. Beat eight rivals home last time and should be peaking now after three runs back. Can improve without surprising. TAJ MAHER (B E Woosnam) 6g By Al Maher - Crystal Draw (31:3-3-2): Was vetted after 4-1/4 len 11th (55.0) Shot In Jest 1050m Mville (68) April 19 then resumed racing with 8-1/4 len 9th (54.5) El Magico 1050m Mville (68) slow trk Aug 1. Can improve sharply back on firmer ground here and he is a winner on this track. Blowout chance. HOTDEAL (Ms S Nolan) 9g By Bellotto - Linney Head (73:11-4-3): Finished 4-3/4 len 7th (58.0) Monfils 1200m Port Augusta (59) June 28 before running 3/4 len 4th (56.0) Drifting Spirit 1228m Gawler (59) dead trk Aug 2. Veteran campaigner who showed plenty of dash first-up and just missed. Could sneak a place at odds.

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FLASH MICK (Ms S Nolan) 5g By Universal Prince - Miss Jagger (9:1-1-3): Resumed racing with 2-1/4 len win (58.0) Boltin Henry, Froese 1228m Gawler E&G dead trk Aug 2 then finished 3-3/4 len 4th (59.0) Nadaka 1200m Mville C1 dead trk Aug 22. Very honest and should be suited by the extra trip here. Take tossing. BESA BOLA (Scott Trenowden) 4g By Churchill Downs Deputy Dehere (12:1-2-1): Finished sht 1/2 hd 2nd (56.0) Pelicano 1900m Oakbank 3yo Hcp dead trk Mar 17 then was spelled after 15-3/4 len 10th (58.5) Rikbat 2100m Gawler (62) April 4. Ran 3/4 len, nk 3rd Just Sybil, Basil Da Man 1000m Gawler barrier trial heavy trk Aug 24. Handy type who is pretty forward for his return to racing on the back of two recent trials. Keep safe. RUB DOUBT (K & H Frew) 5m By Not A Single Doubt - Rubys Our Hope (25:3-3-3): Beat eight home when 5-1/2 len 6th (55.0) Extra Virgin 1200m Balaklava F&M (68) slow trk July 18 then scored 1-3/4 len win (56.5) Samuse, Orchestral 1410m Balaklava F&M (68) Aug 8. Scored well last time over this track/distance and looks a key player in this. STICKS MAGEE (R H Wilkinson) 6g By Musee DOrsay Out Of Sync (9:1-1-1): Ran 2-1/4 len 6th (57.5) Aurumcert 1300m Morphettville Parks C1 Aug 25 (2011) then was tightened for room before finishing 9-3/4 len last (57.0) El Magico 1050m Mville (68) slow trk Aug 1. Better suited here than last start and will appreciate the firmer surface. In the mix. TREEOVUS (Kerrie Van Tijn) 7g By Fraar - Zerbinetta (52:5-5-6): Followed 5-1/4 len 6th (56.0) Elsewhere 1550m Morphettville Parks (62) dead trk July 19 with 2 len win (52.5) Reslenda, Allez Tara 1410m Balaklava E&G Hcp-62 Aug 8. Racing extra well this time in and he should be in the finish again here. DRIFTING SPIRIT (Darren Egan) 7g By Bel Esprit - Get Around (27:3-3-4): Jumped awkwardly before running 11-3/4 len last (58.5) Happy Trails 1200m Mville Spring Stakes dead trk Aug 11 then finished 16-1/4 len 11th (55.0) Devasent 1406m Murray Bridge (62) dead trk Aug 29. Hasnt won past 1250 metres and tested in this company. Looking to others. SIR READY (Jon OConnor) 4g By Choisir - Ready Made Family (11:1-1-1): After 1-3/4 len 2nd (56.0) Savvy Smokin 1600m Mville (62) slow trk Aug 1 then was vetted following 5 len 6th (56.0) Mystic Morn 1528m Gawler C1 dead trk Aug 15. Can mix his form and place looks best in this. MISS ARTICULATE (B J Jones) 4m By Artie Schiller - Fudo San (11:2-1-1): Followed len win (55.0) Just A Bit Of Luck, Trejuls 1000m Roxby Downs Mdn Aug 4 with 2-1/4 len win (54.5) Estebana, Dashman 1400m Port Augusta (59) Aug 16. Former Victorian-trained galloper who is thriving for new stablle. Gets in with no weight after claim for in-form apprentice and could keep her run going here. QUICK THOUGHTS (K M Sweeney) 5g By Barely A Moment - Recollection (21:1-5-2): Following sht 1/2 hd 2nd (54.0) Rescued 1200m Mville (68) slow trk Aug 1 ran 10-1/2 len last (56.0) Nadaka 1200m Mville C1 dead trk Aug 22. Mixes his form and rough place hope is best in this company. ESTHERMAC (L J Smith) 5m By Brief Truce - Torelgo (17:1-2-3): After 3-1/2 len 2nd (51.5) Tommy Two 1528m Gawler C1 dead trk Aug 2 finished 10-1/2 len 6th (55.0) Full Bore 1500m Gawler C1 slow trk Aug 23. Better here back on a firmer surface but her strike/rate is modest. Looking elsewhere. SANDQUILL (T T Oxlade) 7m By Blevic - Brondquill (50:4-6-8): Finished 5-1/2 len 10th (54.0) Kates Dream 1228m Gawler (62) dead trk Aug 15 then was slowly away before running 3-1/4 len 5th (55.0) Seventh Bullet 1200m Gawler (59) slow trk Aug 23. She doesnt win out of turn these days but her record around this circuit is excellent. Blowout chance. DOUBLE HENNESSY (Simon Casey) 6g By Half Hennessy - Helissios Girl (13:1-0-0): Finished 6 len 8th (54.0) Olympic Joy 1430m Naracoorte (65) April 1 then was spelled after 9 len 10th (54.5) Half Moon Rising 2000m Naracoorte (59) April 22. Coming off a break here and will need the outing. Not likely.

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SONO PICCOLO (J E Hickmott) 7g By Genuine - Unhook (57:7-7-8): Scored 1-1/4 len win (54.5) Ring Me Not, Akhabrach 1400m Murray Bridge (78) dead trk July 25 before running 1/2 len 4th (54.5) Tommy Two 1528m Gawler (78) dead trk Aug 15. Up in weight here but this is a decent drop in class from his latest runs. Take beating. TASTEOFENERGY (J R Croucher) 6g By Niello - Sardana (35:6-3-4): Finished hd 2nd (54.0) Tommy Two 1528m Gawler (78) dead trk Aug 15 before running 1-3/4 len, 1-1/4 len 3rd (58.0) Savvy Smokin, Notonmatchday 1600m Mville (71) dead trk Aug 22. Looks close to a win after three runs back and this race drops away sharply. Looks the one. MISS BALL (Peter Lawrence) 10m By Bellotto - Eastway (49:7-9-6): Was slowly away, got blocked for a run and was tightened for room when 3-3/4 len 5th (54.0) Fighting Fury 1400m Port Augusta Open Hcp May 5 (2011) then was vetted after 24-1/4 len last (56.0) Savvy Smokin 1600m Mville (71) dead trk Aug 22. Veteran who was beaten out of sight first-up. Cannot recommend. UMALUKA (K D Buick) 5g By Umatilla - Miss Maluka (9:2-0-1): Followed sht nk, hd 3rd (58.5) American Trilogy, Value As 1210m Balaklava (71) Aug 8 with 9-1/4 len 7th (56.5) Savvy Smokin 1600m Mville (71) dead trk Aug 22. Fitter for two runs back and he is a winner this track/ distance. Has claims. WHY NOT YOU (G L Lesnikowski) 6m By Bellotto - Caper Caillie (6:1-1-1): Ran nk 2nd (56.0) Wotzitworth 1734m Gawler Mdn dead trk Aug 2 then covered extra ground before scoring 2-1/2 len win (53.0) Lady Alaska, Wheres That 1734m Gawler Mdn dead trk Aug 15. Jumping from maiden grade into this but could sneak a place from her nice draw.

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