Winning post-1800 metres: Metropolitan racing returns to the Morphettville course proper this Saturday for the Lord Reims Stakes, the traditional lead up to the Adelaide Cup next month, as we lead into late summer and autumn Group racing. With the rail out 8 metres from the true position from the 1200 metres to the WP and then 4 metres, the inside pad presents well and walks consistently, with good cover. At the time of walking on Thursday morning, it walked in the ‘Good 4’ range in this area, with no difference between the fence and several horses away from it. The track was rated ‘Good 4’ on Thursday and it will be the intention of the club to present the track with this rating on Saturday. There are good moisture levels, despite the hot week, with temperatures in the 40’s. Almost 50 mls of irrigation has been pumped onto the track, and an excellent grass coverage is present all around the circumference.
1800m-1200m: There is excellent grass coverage all the way around to the 1200 metres and the track walks consistently in the Good 4 range, following irrigation overnight and Thursday. There will be no disadvantage to be away from the fence, in the two and three wide line, particularly with cover. This is a fresh pad of grass, so every horse gets its chance to race on even ground, despite being on the fence or wide.
1200m-800m: This part of the track also presents well and walks in the Good 4 range. The track has thrived in February after a month off and continues to present well. There is no sign of damage from racing a fortnight ago as we are virtually on a fresh pad.
800m-400m: As horses commence their runs away from the fence, there is consistent ground from the fence out to the three and four wide line. Good moisture levels remain on this part, right through to the finish.
400m-Winning Post: The track walks consistently in the Good 4 range, with some further irrigation necessary given the heatwave conditions. The track has raced evenly leading into Christmas and New Year and since, with horses winning on the pace and from back in the field in recent meetings. From the first meeting back, horses made ground out wide and the track raced fairly. The straight walks consistently from the fence out, with no evidence that any particular pattern should emerge here. It is expected that runners will also be able to make ground out wide, as well as up near the lead or on the pace.
Verdict: This time of the year produces good tracks, as growing conditions are at their most favourable, but this track looks to be at its peak for the start of some exciting Group racing leading into the next three months. It presents beautifully for Saturday and a genuine Good track is expected for Saturday, with warm weather forecast leading into race day. The track walks consistently in the Good range throughout, including in the straight. Look for horses winning from both up near the lead or on pace near the fence, but also coming from further back and fanning from the turn out towards the middle of the track. The track has played consistently lately and Saturday should be no different, with all horses getting their respective chances, depending on the pace of the races.
Black, Teal Lightning Bolt, White And Teal Stars Sleeves, Teal And Black Stars Cap
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M V Thompson, Mrs C R Thompson, D Edwards, R B Ransom, K R Ransom, B G Abbot, J F Coltman, P J Hardacre, Miss S Thompson, Ms J Didwell, H Calderwood & G Fix
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
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N P Bennett, A D Stanley, Outside the Box Racing, An Capall go tapa, G Koletti, R A Buckley, Mrs S Buckley, M V Broadhead, Mrs D Broadhead, Delolama, B D Walkington, J Rohan, S A Dellow, CosCo, B J Britten, N R Bull, Bennett Racing Blazing Snitzel, B Feldmann, Mrs E M Thomson & Shadwell Farm Racing
Gold, Black Seams, Black And White Checked Cap, Gold Pom Pom
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R B R (Mgr: R W Balfour), P J Lewis, S P Fitton, Mrs K Corr, R M Corr, Miss E R Doel Henshall, Watermark Sports (Mgr: D I Macdonald), S Forbes, W D Wilkie, P J King, S W Jones, P R Byrne, Mrs C Byrne, W I Mayne, Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon) & A G Forbes
Royal Blue And Black Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black Cap
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R M Koch, R L Crase, T D Fisher, R L Fitzgerald, B T Wagenknecht, Mrs J N Schutz, Mrs L M Abbie, Mrs R Koch, K Chandler, M W Chandler, Mrs K R Chandler, S M Moroney, Mrs J L Charlesworth, Mrs S J Verco, C B L Verco, Orroroo (Mgr: J K Duffy) & Houston We Have A Horse (Mgr: B J Garfitt)
Gold, Black Seams, Black And White Checked Cap, Gold Pom Pom
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R B R (Mgr: R W Balfour), C C T, C E Ryman, R B Satchell, Mrs L F Satchell, T E Satchell, J F P Schmidt, P J Harrison, J W Fullerton, P W Greenbank, M A Greenbank, Ms D A Lehmann, K J Rejack, B Creeney, M J Kelly, Mrs C Creeney & Green Machine Racing (Mgr: C H Waterman)
R B Satchell, Mrs L F Satchell, T E Satchell, A J Hehir, D W Rasheed, S C S Watts, Mrs S Mezzini, Mrs A Caruso, L V Valente, P D Page, Mrs L M McLoud, Beers And Skittles (Mgr: T P Mcauliffe) & Slainte Racing No 2 (Mgr: A J Hehir)
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
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Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing, B F Morris, Bolr Racing, M S Ding, M V Bolam, K F McDonald, Miami, Fun Bunch, G Y G T 3, Zorro, Viking Racing, A M Creak, D G McCormick, G K McCormick, A Papa, D Papa, Miss S Papa, C Cullen, Mrs F Ding & Woodjustdoo Racing
Black, White M, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
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Flemington Bloodstock, N T Burgan, B J Rogers, Cup Dreams, D P Oman, W L Johnston, P J Warmoll, P P Warmoll, The Guns, G J McDonald, D J Dempsey, G L Mansell, J E Healy, J M Taplin, Mrs M R Taplin, D I Hollyman, Mrs K A Fraser, G M Fraser & J E Lefebvre
J P Kelton, B Pike, D Karpluk, A Weinman, P McLean, S B P Racing, J Gallimore, D Paolini, P Webster, A Wong, N Yoganathan, R Hart, S Jamieson, J Rose, Miss A Thompson, B Moss, P Daily, The Range, D Coltman & W T Clarken
Red, Blue 5 Stars, White Sleeves Blue Checked, Red Cap Blue Stars, Red Collar, Red Cuffs, Red Peak
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A Bain, S Goldsmith, N Reynolds, P Shannon, J Roberts, D Crockatt, R Coughlan, B Fitzgerald, G Keating, C Dryden, Smithfield Front Bar Syndicate, D Underwood, B Clarke, B Rafanelli, J Kost, M Russell, M Carter, G Pierpoint, ABR Wonderwomen Club & Winbig
A Hehir, D Rasheed, S Watts, A Potter, S Potter, Mrs M Potter, D Sharp, Mrs V Potter, Mrs J M Sharp, Mrs J Chen, M J Walter, S A Jarman, A Stoney, N Walter, E Mcmahon, Snippets Racing 3, Slainte Racing No 2, Dalmatia Racing, CartyRacing & Mar10 Racing
Black And Royal Blue Diagonal Halves, White Fern And Red Stars
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J D Frew, M D McCann, M R Payne, Miss G M Payne, R J Hamilton, R N Miller, V M Kroon, T Rankine, A Fitzgerald, M P Dee, M D Dee, P McDonald, D J Pope, C A Lallard, D G Wyatt & L R Dare
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
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Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), D B Toole, S R Doyle, D E Field, M J Kirkwood, P D Noble, R G Edge, S Wehr, R Cock, G W McGrath, J J Everard, Mrs R R Carter, Mrs K A Love, M S Ding, Mrs F Ding, L P McKelvey, Jabawi, Beers And Bubbles & Brook Racing
Dark Green, White, Red And Gold Stripes, Dark Green Band
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Hope Eden Racing Australia (Mgr: G S Elliot), P J Beshara, J Hallinan, J McDonagh, Mrs M Hallinan, L Hansberry, S Gallagher, M J Gara, M Costello, M Robinson, Mrs N Dyer, R M Dyer, P Mclean, Miss Z ONeill, R Walliss, P Fairley, T Moon, R D Shard, C Paterson & Mrs E A Paterson
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves, Black And Orange Quartered Cap
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Miss A Bush, M J Trimboli, J B Roberts, J H Edwards, S J H Edwards, Mrs B G Edwards, Mrs K E Linke, N C Linke, R J Czabayski, S Henchliffe, M D Burt & Hands And Heels (Mgr: N P McGuinness)
J L Jordan, C Booth, C Fowler, D S Green, D Eriksen, J P Anderson, J Cawthorne, J A Smith, M J Allen, M F Cocciolone, P C Tanner, S N R Edwardes & S Collins
S D Burford, R M Burford, G I Evans, Mrs K E O’loughlin, Mrs J A O’Conner, Mrs N F O’Loughlin, Mrs R M Rowe, B M Rowe, Miss J L Rowe, J B Rowe, J S Marston, D Marston, D P Franklin, G P Haberfield, N G A Fenwick & S P Woodland
Black, Red And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
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T Grigg, Men Behaving Badly, A Milburn, R Portaro, D Anderson, M J Payroli, D Evans, E M Hume, D O'Sullivan, P F Keysers, K J Collins, G J Noonan, N Collins, R J Threadgold, Mrs K M McMahon, Longwood (Mgr: B J Palmer), T D Maunder & D W Maunder
Mrs J A MacGillivray, D J Clarken, Peephole (Mgr: P T Haskett), Gambling Graziers (Mgr: A B Prior), High And Mighty (Mgr: D J Griffiths), The Hilton (Mgr: O B Merrett) & South East Connections (Mgr: R S Dix)
Black, Teal Lightning Bolt, White And Teal Stars Sleeves, Teal And Black Stars Cap
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P J Hardacre, C R Hills, P J Burchell, M E Gazzard, B W James, T C Ellis, P M Wells, G D Morris, C Marsh, B I Flood, P J Telford, T M Heysen, M C Kosch, M M Dixon, R J Hay, K B Comley, S H Whicker, J J Williamson, C G Lynch & J E Kirby
Black, Pink J And White C Logo, Black Cap, Pink Pom Pom
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Ms C Pretlove, B S Pane, Mrs C M Catherine Mary, P Chapman, J T Cannon, Miss K J Knights, Mrs M C Caboche, Ms M Pretlove, R Davis, D Murphy & M Santopolidis
P G Russell, T H Verco, Mrs L G Verco, P J Seears, Mrs H S Seears, A T Verco, T H Mcleod, D Marsh, G R Prest, G A Noblet, A R Kent, Mrs P D Kent, K J Davey, D N Liebelt, Ms M M Rundle, MB Millbank, Mrs SJ Millbank, M A Kirkham & L Kirkham
White, Black Seams, Collar And Cuffs, Gold Sleeves, Black Cap, White Seams
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D J McLeod, G J Mcleod, D M Linehan, P G Davies, B Winter, P F Stokes, T Stokes, C J Richardson, R B Mashford, Ms N C Punton, W J Conlin, C Jones, J McIntosh, Ms L Barnes, B J Carroll & M Santopolidis
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
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W T Clarken, C M McLeod, Mrs C A Pinder, P J James, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), A P Symons, M J Symons, A M Pinder, M A George, Esker Lodge Australia (Mgr: D P Dance), R W McClymont & Ms J Allatt
Royal Blue, Cerise Diabolo, Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
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Ms A Verhoeff, D Slater, D Mills, Malibu Racing No 2 Syndicate, Beyond The Ladies Lounge Syndicate, B T L L Syndicate, Seymour Girls Syndicate, Bronett Racing Syndicate, Mrs B Slater, B T L L 2 Syndicate & F V S D Racing Syndicate, L Vahghan, J Booth, BTLL 3
Deep Navy Blue, Orange Select Bloodstock Logo, Striped Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap With Orange Pom Pom
Owners
Ms S Sperenini-Bieg, Mrs M D White, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, P J Eriksson, D Horrell, T J Howell, J S Baumer, D J Baumer, L Sack, P Sack, J D Dollman, Dr H Meyer, R Mundy, C F Sherratt, Ms A J Mitchell, B J Hedley, R Beens, J R Sherratt & Freshmen (Mgr: M D Veprek)
B H Smelt, Mrs C A McMillan, G Milton, D J Bridges, D L Crack, J Oberti, J Chyer, Ms J R Muller, J W Cabot, J Gower, Miss L Carr, K Oberti, Ms K Quintel, M Quintel, M J SMELT, M D Jones, P R Phillips, T N Smelt & S Thomas
S B Tilbrook, R R Byrnes, W A Rose, C J St Clair, Mrs E L Byrnes, B M Kelly, C Brookhouse, Mrs V Dielos, A J Hand, L Jervis, A C McGrath, C L Green, High Hopes (Mgr: S A Denny), Romantic's Without Fear (Mgr: Mrs T A O'neill-Hyam), Whs Plus & Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam)
Mrs S M Clarke, J Zappia, Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), M D Chin, Ms K E Duff, P L Kelly, Ms S Moore, D Murphy, L Zappia, D R Atkin, C W Fuller, J D Grant, P H Hassall, J Shepherdson & R Vels
R R Jolly, D Cooper, C Jenkin, A Marchioretti, M F Conroy, B J Ramsbotham, K R Sexton, C J Campbell, B R Matthew, G Wallace, G Plummer, P M Cook, Mrs K L Ramsbotham, J G Green, P W Vaughan, M F Vaughan, Horse Hair Syn, Seal Racing (Mgr: M A Seal) & Happy Days (Mgr: D Cameron)
Royal Blue And Lime Green Halves, Lime Green Pom Pom
Owners
W B Kluske, G B Kluske, M B Christian, B G Christian, R H Tucker, Mrs A D Kluske, B G Kluske, Mrs V H Maddern, D G Maddern, C R Sundberg, K Richardson & Mrs S R Richardson
R T D Racing, Rusty Bucket Racing, P B F F Racing, L & J Thoroughbreds, Boogie Woogie Monster, Peak To Creek Racing, Bonaparte, L M R Racing, S Saint-John, C McLeish, J F Gallivan, G N Franklin, A G Zoanetti, C E Edwards, G M Farley, Mrs L Robertson, L M Taylor & Brown Paper Bag (D L O'Hanlon)
Royal Blue, Green Diagonal Stripes, White Diamond Striped Sleeves, White Cap
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D G Bascomb, J R Bascomb, Mrs A C Bascomb, I E Dahlitz, T M Seal, G J Fitzgerald, Mrs D Henderson, P A Treloar, Mrs S A Redden, K J Burgess, J A Indraratne, M G Bradbrook, R Burgess & J Redden
M J Doyle, Mrs B J Doyle, A K Stewart, Southern States (Mgr: B Pike), P D Buttery, Dr D A Worthley, No Regrets Racing FTR Syndicate (Mgr: G B Same), The Trade Federation (Mgr: J Kelton), P J McLean, A J Cichello & D O'Driscoll
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: S Steel), K J & Mrs C A Paisley, Dr M P Maher, Dr M Santangelo, B Anderson, C Arjun, G D Bayliss, A M Branson, B I Ford, D G Foster, A J Curran, S S Roth, B M Watson, D R Wockner, D L Milne & Mrs J Milne
Dark Purple, Gold Lotus Flower, Diamonds Sleeves, Seams Cap
Owners
A J Sellars, P M Sellars, L F Muollo, J Sellars, G J Templeton, Ms K A Jenkins, Mrs C I White, A R Osborne, P S Kirkwood, G P Carmody, T C Eddy, R Michielin, M Tennant, G McLean, N K Hamshare & Bloodstock Resources (Mgr: L Williams)
P R Cox, Ms H M Cox, Mrs O Cox, Ms L M Farrelly, G I Hankinson, Mrs J M Hankinson, M J Millman, L J Seeley, Miss S M Pike, S D Czarnecki, Mrs J A Czarnecki, P G Leonard, N D Felmingham, Mrs J L Felmingham, P R McGuigan, D J Mason, A F Milburn, Mrs S H Milburn, R K Stubbs & Ms A F Williams
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), J Ribot De Bresac, J Carnavas, John Foote Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J L Foote), A J Gorey, Sunday Knight (Mgr: P K Mitchem), P A Gorey & P J Blunden
Black, Teal Lightning Bolt, White And Teal Stars Sleeves, Teal And Black Stars Cap
Owners
B W James, T M Heysen, B I Flood, P J Burchell, M E Gazzard, J E Kirby, D V Gray, T C Ellis, R J Hay, C R Hills, P J Telford, P M Wells, R Evans, J J Williamson, S H Whicker, C G Lynch, Dr R A Mackle & A G Altschwager
Mrs J A MacGillivray, D J Clarken, R A Sadek, P Cousins, G V Davidson, Mrs B R Davidson, B R Hayden, South East Connections (Mgr: R S Dix) & Gambling Graziers (Mgr: A B Prior)
T R L White, Mrs M E White, T R Little, Mrs C M Little, Mrs H M Jones, Mrs A M Farley, P J Herrmann, N Boase, L A Thompson, Mrs F G Smith, R W Smith, I Kerr & G S Matthews
Regal Bloodstock, R Livori, Mrs M Livori, K N Good, R Pezzano, P J Bongiorno, Dr C M Duncan, Mykonos, M W Silva, C Hill, D B Mortison, Forest View, Colmum Racing, A Lewin, Mrs C E Mckelvie, M Mckelvie, PB's Last Chance, P T Heinz, Franks Crew & Regal International Racing
Deep Navy Blue, Orange Select Bloodstock Logo, Striped Sleeves, Navy Blue Cap With Orange Pom Pom
Owners
C M Bieg, Punt Kings Equine (Mgr: B D Carpenter), D G Reynolds, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, J Aebi, J T Sampson, J P Higgins, C j Higgins, Ms M C Higgins, P Sack, L Sack, P A Mauger & J S Baumer
D R Jolly, B J Collins, Miss L A Knight, Mrs J K Irons, S W Irons, P J Orr, Miss M L Cardassis, W P Fargher, Mrs B G Fargher, Ocean Street, J Williams & L Williams
S P Gower, Mrs L E Gower, Ms J A Barnes, Ms K C Burden, A Gelberg, N J Tumicz, A P Newman, G R Burns, P J Mullarvey, C P Gordon, R L Mullarvey, Seven Suspects (Mgr: J G Carr), A J Barnett, T W Newman, P J Treloar, Sturt Marion Veterans (Mgr: C Nugent) & Miss E Barnett
C A Reynolds, P J Ninnis, J M Baker, N G Holton, R M Warnock, R S Holton, G K McCarthy, M K McCarthy, D R Ward, G D Mittiga, Ms J Heaney, Ms R J Atkinson, Mrs L A Warnock, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, Ms C H Holton, Mrs M T Holton, Lot B (Mgr: T H Burrows) & Island Gold Diggers (Mgr: K Heaney)
K Sexton, P Ditchburn, P Ninnis, Mrs P Southern-Ninnis, Mrs M Shephard, Mrs K Donald, Mrs J Gifford, G Conron, Ms M White, G Gifford, C Mahon, R Edwards, Miss C R Jolly, Ms S Yabsley, Ascot Park Bowls (M Lampshire), Bula Bula (C Fitzgerald), Hoof Hearted 2 (G Platt), BTPT Racing & Lockdown Racing
J Pezzimenti, A Pezzimenti, S Pezzimenti, M Rosevear, Miss M Kelly, M Townsend, J Stirling, C N Hryhorec, M R Parker, Mrs K M Parker, Q Powell, Jetty Bar (Mgr: D J Elmes), Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam), Q P R (Mgr: R Abdul) & Our Shout (Mgr: T J Makins)
