Morphettville May 20th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Morphettville Race 8
9
Lofty Strike $3.10
Lofty Strike can bounce back here after failing last start in Sydney on a bottomless track.
His form behind Uncommon James and In Secret reads incredibly well for this event, and he is the best performance would see him figure in the finish.
From barrier ten, I expect him to drift back and sit midfield with cover, and if he is presented at the right time, he should prove too strong late for his rivals.
The Snitzel colt is building an impressive career record, and if everything goes to plan, he will be a Group 1 winner come Saturday afternoon.
Another Award absolutely savaged the line to finish second in the Robert Sangster.
The Shamus Award mare should get the run of the race from barrier three, and she has come in extremely well at the weights.
If she can get off the fence when the whips are cracking, she can upstage her more fancied rivals.
Next Best - Morphettville Race 5
10
Party Princess $3.60
Party Princess can win here on the quick backup.
The So You Think filly produced a blistering turn of foot to score in the Guineas, and she looks well placed with 51.5kg.
From the middle gate, she can sit midfield with cover, and if Teagan Voorham presses the go button at the right time, she can gobble them up late.
The step up in class is her biggest obstacle.
Foxy Frida will start odds-on favourite despite snatching defeat from the jaws of victory at her latest.
She was home and hosed at the 100m before shifting ground and taking baby steps in the shadows.
If she has another peak run left for the preparation, she will be incredibly hard to beat.
This race may be an afterthought.
Best Roughie - Morphettville Race 1
8
Wheels $11/$3.20
The consistent Wheels looks over the odds.
The Shocking mare is putting an impressive campaign together, and she arguably should have won at her latest outing.
From barrier four, she can box seat behind the hot predicated tempo, and if she sees daylight on straightening, I expect her to figure.
The step out in the distance is ideal, and peak performance for the preparation is on the cards!
Silent Surrente will start favourite after an impressive last-start win.
The Fiorente mare was brave on top of the speed, and I suspect the same tactics will be employed here, jumping from a middle gate.
The length of her campaign is the primary concern.
QUADDIE
Q
$48 for 100%
Thought Provoking is our standout selection in the opening leg of the quaddie.
The So You Think mare is knocking on the door, and she looks one of the better bets on a tricky program.
Foxicon, I Am Bene and Snapped will fight it out in the second leg, while Lofty Strike can taste Group 1 success in the third.
It’s a dartboard job in the lucky last!
Best of luck!
Leg 1: 8
Leg 2: 4, 5, 7
Leg 3: 9
Leg 4: Field
Outlay: $48
Flexi Percentage = 100%
