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EXPERT RACING TIPS: MORPHETTVILLE

MORPHETTVILLE TIPS | SATURDAY 23RD MARCH

Rail: +5m Entire Sectional 606m | Weather: Fine, 25 degrees | Track: Good 4

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Lachlan Mosley

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BACK (WIN) 5. BOND STREET BEAU for 1 unit

BOND STREET BEAU was a big drifter in the market fresh and ran accordingly. He was 7th out of 10 but the last 200m was the best of the race and was hitting the line very well when it was all over. That was 1600m. Now steps up to 1800m and draws for an easy run. Never placed 2nd up in the past but all runs have been close up.

Lachlan Mosley

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BACK (PLACE) 5. BOND STREET BEAU for 1 unit

RACE 1 | SELECTIONS

2. WHEELS
6. CRIMSON VINE
8. WOLF PRINCE
1. CONFRONTATIONAL

No bet race

Handy enough staying race to start the day. WHEELS worked home OK for 3rd on the Parks track last start behind YURI ROYALE. The start prior won by 5L eased down on this outer track. Is 2/2 at 2500m and 1/1 track distance. Draws well.

CRIMSON VINE was a dominant winner here on Adelaide Cup day beating the hot pot BOUGES by 5L. Steps up to this trip for the first time but the effortless win over 2000m suggest it should be no problem. Racing well.

WOLF PRINCE was heavily backed and ran his race in patches last start. Looked beaten on the corner but then came back to rally for a closing 1L 4th. Should be thereabouts and appreciate the extra trip.

CONFRONTATIONAL was a gutsy Stoney Creek winner last time out. Always respect the Victorian raiders in races like this.

Betting Strategy

No bet.

RACE 2 | SELECTIONS

8. BENDING AWAY
11. PURE AQUA
1. GRINZINGER LOVE
3. RECIPROCAL

Very tricky race to asses with horses with just one run under the belt and other that trialed in smart fashion. Thought the best unraced trial horse was BENDING AWAY. Settled back last at Oakbank under no riding and continued to get home hard through the post under a grip for 4th. Could have easily of won it. Pannell sticks the ride and the Clarken/Oshea team always bring their babies to the races fresh.

PURE AQUA was $31 on debut but should have won. Was looking for a gap in the straight then was hampered badly. Picked up the bit again hard through the line for 2.3L 5th. Great effort. Toeroek stays on and draws for a soft run.

GRINZINGER LOVE did a good job for 3rd down the Flemington straight behind a very smart one in BOLD BASTILLE. That’s a good reference for this and will strip fitter.

RECIPROCAL looked good at a recent trial winning under no pressure.

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BACK (WIN) 11. PURE AQUA for 1 unit

PURE AQUA was $31 on debut but should have won. Was looking for a gap in the straight then was hampered badly. Picked up the bit again hard through the line for 2.3L 5th. Great effort. Toeroek stays on and draws for a soft run.

RACE 3 | SELECTIONS

7. UNDER THE CONE
6. SOLAR MIST
1. WARLORDS
8. ARTFUL TAWNY

No bet race. Don’t like this race as a betting perspective as I’m not sold on some of these horses form.

UNDER THE CONE got well back and wanted to get on one reign last start. Worked through the line well and gives the impression the 1600m suits. They have tinkered with gear to keep the racing manners in store.

SOLAR MIST comes from that same race and was held up in patches. Was OK late for 4th but should have finished closer.

WARLORDS was a good strong winner over the 1400m at Sandown. Steps up to the mile but should lead and prove hard to run down. Like the appointment of Todd Pannell.

ARTFUL TAWNY let the punters down last weekend but looked quite one paced over the 1250m. The step to 1600m might suit now and previous performance was very good.

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No bet race.

RACE 4 | SELECTIONS

6. AIR ASSAULT
2. THIRSTY GUEST
1. PRINCE JOFRA
8. GHETTO SUPASTAR

No bet race.

Really strong BM82 race. AIR ASSAULT was backed as if unbeatable last start in a listed race and that proved the case with a strong win over the 1600m. Probably has the most talent in the race and that says a bit as it’s a cracker.

THIRSTY GUEST worked home really well at Listed level for 2nd behind MERIDUS last start. He has a great record over this track/distance and a good association with Jacob Opperman.

PRINCE JOFRA won well last start over the 1400m. Steps up to the mile which he loves (5 wins from 10 starts) and meets THIRSTY GUEST much better at the weights from a clash 3 starts back.

GHETTO SUPASTAR was heavily backed at BM66 level and won with ease last start. Steps up a bit here but drops right back in weight, Jake Toeroek sticks and draws for a soft run. Is 2/2 at the track.

Betting Strategy

No bet race.

RACE 5 | SELECTIONS

2. CELUI
11. GIVE SOME LIP
8. NOKHBAH
7. TREASUREWAY

Really good race this with some of these horses performing well at G1 and Listed level in previous campaigns.

CELUI returns from a break and looked very impressive at recent jump outs. Has always shown a stack of talent. Is 2/2 fresh.

GIVE SOME LIP is another resuming and had a pretty quiet trial leading into this. Has form around some very smart horses. Draws for a soft run.

NOKHBAH hasn’t put a foot wrong in all 6 career starts with 2 wins and 3 placings. Likes to race up on speed and should be hard to run down. The Hayes stable are hard to beat at the moment.

TREASUREWAY ran pretty well at G1 level two back and OK at G3 level before a break. Draws softly here and is 1/1 at the track.

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BACK (WIN) 2. CELUI for 2 units

CELUI returns from a break and looked very impressive at recent jump outs. Has always shown a stack of talent. Is 2/2 fresh.

RACE 6 | SELECTIONS

5. BOND STREET BEAU
11. PUNCHIN
2. KARAKA KIWI
4. WEST CLIFF

BOND STREET BEAU was a big drifter in the market fresh and ran accordingly. He was 7th out of 10 but the last 200m was the best of the race and was hitting the line very well when it was all over. That was 1600m. Now steps up to 1800m and draws for an easy run. Never placed 2nd up in the past but all runs have been close up.

PUNCHIN just did too much work up front and was a sitting duck late at Strathalbyn. Is up to metro level here but has performed well in town before. Drops in weight and Crowther sticks. Meets key rivals better at the weights.

KARAKA KIWI was a gutsy winner last time out. He doesn’t know how to run a bad race so expect him to be right in the finish again.

WEST CLIFF beat home KARAKA KIWI two back then was OK for 4th last start. Goes well over this track/distance and gets 3kg off for Brit Wong.

Betting Strategy

BACK (WIN) 5. BOND STREET BEAU for 1 unit

BOND STREET BEAU was a big drifter in the market fresh and ran accordingly. He was 7th out of 10 but the last 200m was the best of the race and was hitting the line very well when it was all over. That was 1600m. Now steps up to 1800m and draws for an easy run. Never placed 2nd up in the past but all runs have been close up.

BACK (PLACE) 5. BOND STREET BEAU for 1 unit

RACE 7 | SELECTIONS

9. PARTY PRINCESS
10. NUNTHORPE
8. GREY RIVER
14. BOOGNISH

Great race. PARTY PRINCESS didn’t have much luck fresh at listed level when held up with plenty to offer and only got warm late for 5th. Is a class act and will be much fitter for the run. Draws well.

NUNTHORPE is a talented horse who ran a close 2nd at Moonee Valley first up. Goes well at the trip and is 2/2 2nd up.

GREY RIVER was heavily backed fresh at Listed level but just couldn’t match it with AUSTMARR on speed and busted up late. She’s better than that. Happy to forgive and might be ridden a touch more conservatively here.

BOOGNISH went around $1.50 fave on Adelaide Cup Day and didn’t let down the punters with a soft 2L victory. Right up to Listed level here but looks to have the ability to do so.

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BACK (WIN) PARTY PRINCESS for 1 unit

Great race. PARTY PRINCESS didn’t have much luck fresh at listed level when held up with plenty to offer and only got warm late for 5th. Is a class act and will be much fitter for the run. Draws well.

BACK (PLACE) PARTY PRINCESS for 1 unit

RACE 8 | SELECTIONS

1. MOLLYNICKERS
5. QUICKSTER
4. THE AUTUMN BELLE
2. VIVY AIR

No bet race but a very good event. Perhaps watch for future runs heading towards the SA Oaks. MOLLYNICKERS was very unlucky in a hot form race at Flemington when just had her run blocked by eventual winner AUTUMN ANGEL. That is clearly the correct form reference for this. Only back luck in running will beat her.

QUICKSTER ran really well in a G1 Caulfield Guineas before being OK in a 2nd and then 1st in Sandown MDN’S. Stepping up to the correct trip now and draws for a very soft run.

THE AUTUMN BELLE was really good first up over the 1500m when only just grabbed late at Sandown. Will be fitter for the effort and is 1/1 2nd up.

VIVY AIR was solid fresh for 2nd too. Had absolutely no luck that day when bolting for runs that never came. Caught the eye late. Stepping up 1600m suits.

Betting Strategy

No bet race.

RACE 9 | SELECTIONS

16. JILLADORA
15. RUNAWAY BELLE
1. SHOOTOOSE
5. THREE RINGS

JILLADORA has had a jockey change after having no luck with Maggie Collett riding. She a good horse who goes better than form suggests. Draws wide but likely to go back anyway and should be swooping late.

RUNAWAY BELLE caught the eye late when flashed through the pack from the tail for 1.4L 3rd behind MINUTLEE. Ran easily the fastest late splits. Will appreciate the step up in trip and Lachy Neindorf sticks the ride.

SHOOTOOSE gave the rider a tough time first up then was unlucky in the straight before hitting the line well. Drops in grade, gets in well with the claim and is 1/1 track distance.

THREE RINGS was excellent at a price fresh for up and coming trainer Cody Reardon. Flashed home late for 2nd over the 1100. Has been thereabouts 2nd up and will appreciate the extra trip.

Betting Strategy

BACK (WIN) 16. JILLADORA for 1 unit

JILLADORA has had a jockey change after having no luck with Maggie Collett riding. She a good horse who goes better than form suggests. Draws wide but likely to go back anyway and should be swooping late.

BACK (WIN) 15. RUNAWAY BELLE for 1 unit

RUNAWAY BELLE caught the eye late when flashed through the pack from the tail for 1.4L 3rd behind MINUTLEE. Ran easily the fastest late splits. Will appreciate the step up in trip and Lachy Neindorf sticks the ride.

BACK (WIN) 1. SHOOTOOSE for 1 unit

SHOOTOOSE gave the rider a tough time first up then was unlucky in the straight before hitting the line well. Drops in grade, gets in well with the claim and is 1/1 track distance.

BACK (WIN) 5. THREE RINGS all for 1 unit

THREE RINGS was excellent at a price fresh for up and coming trainer Cody Reardon. Flashed home late for 2nd over the 1100. Has been thereabouts 2nd up and will appreciate the extra trip.

MORPHETTVILLE TIPS | RACECOURSE

Summary

Morphettville is South Australia’s premier racetrack, located on the outskirts of Adelaide’s city centre. The South Australian Jockey Club’s two racetracks host fixtures all year round, but its premium meetings fall in April and May during the Adelaide Racing Carnival. Our team of South Australian experts bring you their Morphettville race tips all year round, with an even sharper focus on the feature meetings over the winter months. Head to the Betfair Hub for the inside track on Morphettville racing. 

Fast Facts

  • Morphettville was the first race club anywhere in the world to utilise a retractable winning post with hydraulics, which enables the SAJC to minimise the damage to both tracks by alternating the running of races. 
  • The wetlands area in the middle of the racecourse, which covers 3.5 hectares and is used to irrigate both racetracks, was constructed in 2002 at a cost of $2.4 million.

Key Events         

Morphettville hosts four Group 1 meetings during the Adelaide Racing Carnival, starting with the Australasian Oaks and culminating in The Goodwood. With the Robert Sangster Stakes and the South Australian Derby in between, our tipsters bring you their Morphettville best bets over four consecutive weeks of Group 1 action. 

Track Profile 

The course proper at Morphettville is a long, flat course with a circumference of 2,307 metres. The track has a width of 32 metres, with wide sweeping turns and a four per cent camber. The second track, commonly known locally as “The Parks”, was officially opened in June 2009. The track has a circumference of 2,100 metres and is 25 metres wide, with a five per cent camber on the turns. A chute running through the centre of the course between the 850 and 1,550-metre marks allows for 1250, 1300 and 1400-metre starts. With an intimate knowledge of how both tracks play, you can rely on Betfair’s experts for the best Morphettville tips.  

History

The first race meeting on what is today known as Morphettville was conducted on 3 January, 1876. Since the closure of the racetracks at Victoria Park (2008) and Cheltenham Park (2009), race meetings in Adelaide have only been conducted at Morphettville.   

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