1. Clever Man | 1/2 len, 2 len 3rd of 11 (10) $5.00 55.5 Does It, Lord Bouzeron 2150m Oakbank Onkaparinga Cup Soft(5) April 16. Shifted out near 400m 8 len win of 4 (3) $2.45 60.5 Brigadier, Aeroette 2062m Mt Gambier (Bm72) Good(4) April 27. |
2. Thrill Kill | Only just missed last start, finishing half a length back from the winner at Murray Bdge and has outstanding form at this track. Up in journey. Hard to hold out. |
3. The Brumby | Only just missed in driving finish last start at Murray Bdge on a soft track and rates well on a softer track. Barend Vorster has a strike rate of 25% for this trainer. Tough to beat. |
4. Morty | Has two wins from 10 attempts this campaign and won two of five with the sting out of the ground. Drawn well. Can get the job done. |
5. Capricorn Ridge | Can't knock the form with two wins from five attempts this campaign and gets the blinkers back on. Claim helps. Chance. |
6. Rising Renown | Faded to finish on the winners' heels last start at Murray Bdge on a soft track and likes the cut in the ground. Up in distance. Not the worst. |
7. Toyetic | Winner of last two at Gawler but awkwardly drawn. Rough claims. |
8. Flow Meter | Short back-up of six days and concern is the wide barrier. Down in distance. Can surprise. |
9. Rapid Raiser | Last start winner at Murray Bdge but awkwardly drawn. Up in distance. This looks too strong. |
10. Blue Bear | Won last start at Oakbank on a soft track but has not won at Morphettville previously. Wide barrier is a concern. Hard to get enthused. |
11. Fox D'or | Winner of last two at Morphettville and Balaklava. Proven on softer tracks. Right in this. |
12. Aussie Sojourn | Won once this prep at Strathalbyn six runs back and has gone well on a softer track. Awkwardly drawn. Seems unlikely. |
13. Ammo Loco | 1/2 len win of 9 (8) $14.00 54.5 Rex Goliath, Capricorn Ridge 2050m Strathalbyn (Bm64) Soft(5) April 20. 6 len 7th of 12 (3) $9.50 56.5 Understatement 2000m Murray Bridge Gh (Bm58) Soft(5) May 4. |
14. Applied | Amongst the placegetters last start running third at Murray Bdge on a soft track but has not won at Morphettville previously. Returns to shorter trip. Not keen. |
15. Love From Lucy | Finished four lengths off the winner last start at Murray Bdge on a soft track and down in distance. Just the one placing this campaign at Balaklava. Seems unlikely. |
16. Near Magic | Faded to finish ninth last start at Gawler but claim should help. Likely to race on the speed. Prefer to watch go around. |
17. Mavette | Short back-up of six days. Last start winner at Naracoorte but without a win in seven runs at Morphettville. Not in this. |
18. Briabella | Began awkwardly. Keen 3-1/4 len 5th of 7 (1) $6.50 52.0 Toyetic 2100m Gawler (Bm66) Soft(5) April 10. 8 len 7th of 9 (1) $17.00 52.0 Ammo Loco 2050m Strathalbyn (Bm64) Soft(5) April 20. |
19. Crown Mint | 2-1/2 len 7th of 12 (3) $20.00 53.0 Impossible Action 1600m Morphettville (Bm82) Good(3) April 23. 4-1/2 len 7th of 13 (12) $15.00 57.5 Rapid Raiser 1600m Murray Bridge Gh (Bm68) Soft(5) May 4. |
20. Manzala | Nose, 1/2 len 3rd of 12 (2) $20.00 52.0 Impossible Action, Not Usual Glorious 1600m Morphettville (Bm82) Good(3) April 23. Vetted - no abnormalities 8-1/2 len 12th of 13 (7) $10.00 60.0 Rapid Raiser 1600m Murray Bridge Gh (Bm68) Soft(5) May 4. |