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Morphettville will play host to a mammoth ten race card this Saturday headlined by the running of the Listed H C Nitschke Stakes for the three year olds.
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All races will be run on the Parks track with the rail in the true position and the track is currently rated a good 4.
We've had a close look at all ten races on the program and our thoughts can be found below.
RACE 1 - 11:57PM: TRIPLE M HANDICAP 1MW (1000 METRES)
Magic Max bounced off a seven week freshen up with a nice effort in the Listed Hills Railway Stakes at the end of last month.
Off the slow getaway, he settled back in the field and didn't look to handle the Oakbank home turn too well but he finished off nicely once he balanced up.
The son of Magnus will appreciate getting back here and the drop in grade looks ideal.
With the allocation of the big weight, the team having elected to claim, securing Rochelle Milnes to do the steering and take 3kgs off.
1 unit – MAGIC MAX
RACE 2 - 12:32PM: PFD FOOD SERVICES HANDICAP 0-64 (2250 METRES)
Wolf Prince is racing well and will appreciate the drop back in class.
A dominant winner two runs back in a 0-62 Handicap off a midrace move, which saw him sweep to the front from the tail, he continued to extend that lead to put up a ten length margin on the line.
They applied similar tactics last time as he stepped out to 2500m but he just peaked on his run.
He looks well placed back in trip and Jason Holder goes back in saddle.
He does have to lump the 60kgs but if the race is run to suit, he'll be right there at the finish.
1 unit – WOLF PRINCE
RACE 3 - 1:07PM: WINNING EDGE PRESENTATIONS HANDICAP BM80 (1950 METRES)
A Samurai Mind has just the three race starts and looks to have plenty of upside.
The three year old kicked off his career with a determined debut win at Murray Bridge which saw him settle at the tail off a slow start and despite being held up in the early part of the straight, he charged through to score by the barest of margins.
Given a five week freshen up he then contested the Morphettville Guineas where he travelled beautifully in the 'one-one' and looked to peak on his run at the top of the straight but kicked again to finish only 1.7 lengths off Air Assault.
He did everything right last time over the 1550m, scoring comfortably with his ears pricked.
A son of Shamus Award, he should have no trouble with the 1950m and whilst he is still learning, there's plenty of raw talent there.
Lachlan Niedorf goes back aboard and from barrier two he's set to enjoy a lovely run in transit.
2 units – A SAMURAI MIND
RACE 4 - 1:42PM: PETALUMA HANDICAP CLASS 1 (1250 METRES)
Episodic kicked off her campaign in good style with a comfortable victory over the 1050m at Oakbank three weeks ago.
Proving quite frustrating for both punters and her connections, the Tavistock mare had been placed in eight of her nine starts prior to resuming, so it was certainly a well deserved win.
After beginning her career under the care of Chris Waller, she was transferred to the Clarken / O'Shea yard and has continued to perform well.
With that win under her belt, she comes here full of confidence and the rise to 1250m will suit.
Todd Pannell stays onboard and with the advantage of the inside draw she's set to enjoy a cosy run
1 unit – EPISODIC
RACE 5 - 2:17PM: SAME RACE MULTI HANDICAP BM64 (1000 METRES)
Pure Bliss comes straight off a maiden victory but the Star Turn filly looks to have a bright future ahead.
With only the three raceday appearances she has shown good improvement each time, as reflected by her record and she was strong to the line over 1100m last time despite being left out in front a long way from home.
This is obviously a step up in grade but she looks very progressive.
Jake Toeroke goes onboard for the first time and with any luck from the draw she should be right there at the finish.
1 unit – PURE BLISS
RACE 6 - 2:52PM: FAST FORM HANDICAP BM64 (1000 METRES)
Skinder was well supported when resuming at Oakbank but didn't close off as well as expected.
She did have excuses though, so I'm happy to stick with her.
Off a moderate jump the daughter of Spill The Beans found herself a long way back and came very wide into the straight and then had to switch course.
A winner of two from five, she looks very progressive and with the run under her belt I think we'll see a much improved performance from her here.
Jason Holder goes aboard for David Jolly and she's drawn to get to the right run.
1 unit – SKINDER
RACE 7 - 3:32PM: 66TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL HANDICAP BM68 (1550 METRES)
Pearl Adios is racing is good form and has yet to miss a top four spot in six starts this campaign.
The Rebel Raider gelding was beaten only half a length in BM86 grade two runs back and was solid to the line last time against some in-form runners.
He'll certainly appreciate the drop back in grade and comes into this on the fresh side, with four weeks since his most recent outing.
He does have the big weight and the wide draw to overcome but Jason Holder sticks with him and with any luck in running, he'll be right in this.
1 unit – PEARL ADIOS
RACE 8 - 4:12PM: H C NITSCHKE STAKES 3YO LISTED (1400 METRES)
Miss Aria has been terrific in two runs back from a break.
The Danny O'Brien trained filly proved too good when resuming over 1000m on the Caulfield Heath and she backed up that effort with a strong performance over 1200m against some quality fillies last start.
She's yet to figure in two appearances over the 1400m but she's had genuine excuses on both occasions and the way she found the line last time, certainly suggests she'll relish the rise in trip.
Liam Riordan takes the mount and she gets in nicely with just 54kgs on her back.
Whilst she does have the awkward draw to overcome, if she can find cover she'll be charging over the top of them late
2 units – MISS ARIA
RACE 9 - 4:47PM: BET WITH MATES HANDICAP BM72 (1250 METRES)
Fancify returns to the races and is unbeaten in two first up appearances.
Only lightly raced, having had the seven starts, the New Zealand bred mare has finished out of the top two on just one occasion.
She really stepped up last preparation when making the trip to Flemington, where she was beaten only a head over the 1700m journey.
Given a recent 1000m trial she worked home nicely under very little pressure and looks ready to go.
Jessica Eaton was onboard in the trial and she'll take the mount for Michael Hickmott.
1 unit – FANCIFY
RACE 10 - 5:25PM: ADELAIDE RACING CARNIVAL HANDICAP BM68 (1400 METRES)
Jazz Affair is building a very tidy record and lines up here off an encouraging last start victory.
Under a copybook steer she was presented at the top of the straight and kicked strongly to pull away and score by 1.3 lengths.
The daughter of Demerit was unlucky not have finished closer when resuming.
Finding dead ends at the 200m mark she had to come around heels and regather her momentum but charged late to grab third.
Only lightly raced with the seven career starts, she looks very promising and looks ideally placed here up to 1400m.
Jacob Opperman goes into the saddle for Richard and Chantelle Jolly.
1 unit – JAZZ AFFAIR
