Morphettville May 4th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Morphettville Race 8
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Warmonger $6.00
Warmonger is ready to explode in the Group 1 South Australian Derby.
The longer trip is ideal at this stage of his campaign, and he should be rock-hard fit after a solid preparation to date.
The War Decree gelding has a massive turn of foot, and I suspect there is a huge engine under his bonnet.
From the awkward barrier he will drift back and watch the race unfold, and if he can stay in touch with the peloton throughout, he will be there to win late.
His racing pattern and style will always require an element of luck.
Coco Sun was ultra impressive at her latest outing.
The Autumn Sun filly will eat up every inch of the longer trip, and she looks ominous on the quick back-up against the boys.
Her ability to produce sizzling late sectionals is scary, and if she can find a spot with cover in the running-line throughout, she will loom to win late.
I am unsure she can produce another peak performance for the campaign.
Next Best - Morphettville Race 7
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The Map $2.50
The Map looks a monty in Queen Elizabeth Ii Cup.
The Alpine Eagle mare was braver than Mel Gibson in the Adelaide Cup at her latest outing, and she looks poised to strike after a bit of freshen-up.
She has trialled well leading into this event, and her record on the trip should give her rivals sleepless nights.
Barrier one will ensure she carries the race favourite tag, and with even luck in transit, I expect her to prove too strong late for her rivals.
First Immortal is too classy to pot.
The Churchill gelding won well fresh at Caulfield before producing below-par efforts at his latest outings.
If he can recapture his best form, I expect him to figure in the finish.
Take on trust.
Best Roughie - Morphettville Race 9
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Rockstar Meggsy $13.00/$4.00
Rockstar Meggsy is over the odds!
The Star Witness mare was good behind the talented Foxy Femme at her latest outing, and she looks suited stepping out over the longer trip.
After a lengthy preparation, I suspect she will have the fitness edge on her rivals, and she looks well placed in this company.
She will drift back From the middle gate and find her hooves; if the peloton leaves the kettle on early, she can capitalise late.
Losesomewinmore will start race favourite after an impressive first-up victory.
The All Too Hard gelding boasts form around some serious gallopers, and I suspect he still has plenty of upside for the campaign.
The carpark draw and an early speed battle are among the primary concerns.
QUADDIE
Q
$80 for 50%
Spirit Of Camelot has one hoof on the till in the Adelaide Guineas.
She was luckless last-start, and the step out in trip is advantageous.
The Map looks hard to toss in the Queen Elizabeth Ii Cup, while we have a handful of selections in South Australian Derby.
Nothing would surprise in the lucky last!
Leg 1: 10
Leg 2: 1, 2
Leg 3: 1, 5, 7, 9, 15
Leg 4: Field
Outlay: $80
Flexi Percentage = 50%
