AU - Morphettville - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

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Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

MALDINI (4) switched to the Theodore stable two back and has been ridden on pace which is a new role. Led for home but offered little last start over 7 ?f at this track. Fancy his chances if they take a sit behind a couple of go-forward types who are engaged. SAVANNAH CHILL (9) crosses the border after back-to-back wins in country Victoria, the latest in a BM62 over the Cranbourne mile. Will go back from the wide alley then under the light weight will be tough to hold out again. SHADOW EAGLE (8) gapped them two back at Murray Bridge then almost made it two in a row when edged out over today's course and distance most recently. Rock-hard fit after three runs back and in a similar race today can go one better. ALPINE FLYER (3) was only 2.9 lengths away in the Gawler Cup last start which is decent form for a race like this. Hasn't won since August 2024 but this is not out of reach. SHADY THINKER (2) is another big chance after two narrow misses in a row at this track.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Last start faded in the straight 7th of 13 in a Bm72 at this track on October 10 over 7f, 4 len behind Time Quest carrying 132lbs at $5. Before that 4th of 10 in a Bm74 at Murray Bridge on September 26 over 1m, 1.2 len behind Freedom Flame carrying 130lbs at $10. Capable of taking this out with a colder ride. 1st Pick 4 Maldini Jockey: Todd Pannell Trainer: Stephen Theodore J: Todd Pannell T: Stephen Theodore	105	-	-	-	10%	10/1
Analysis Last start faded in the straight 7th of 13 in a Bm72 at this track on October 10 over 7f, 4 len behind Time Quest carrying 132lbs at $5. Before that 4th of 10 in a Bm74 at Murray Bridge on September 26 over 1m, 1.2 len behind Freedom Flame carrying 130lbs at $10. Capable of taking this out with a colder ride.
9	Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.5 len in a Bm62 at Cranbourne on October 9 over 1m defeating Island Boy with 127lbs at $8. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len in a Bm56 at Moe on September 24 over 1m defeating Ginger Sweet with 131lbs at $4.60. Major player on recent form. 2nd Pick 9 Savannah Chill Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes J: Non Runner T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	121	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 0.5 len in a Bm62 at Cranbourne on October 9 over 1m defeating Island Boy with 127lbs at $8. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len in a Bm56 at Moe on September 24 over 1m defeating Ginger Sweet with 131lbs at $4.60. Major player on recent form.
8	Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield, 3rd of 12 in a 0-68 at this track on October 17 over 1m, head behind Florey with 128lbs at $3.10. Before that favourite, scored a big 5.5 len win in a 0-64 at Murray Bridge on October 3 over 7f on a soft track defeating Wind Rush carrying 128lbs at $10. Racing well and looks a key chance. 3rd Pick 8 Shadow Eagle Jockey: Brooke King Trainer: Byron Cozamanis J: Brooke King T: Byron Cozamanis	93	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield, 3rd of 12 in a 0-68 at this track on October 17 over 1m, head behind Florey with 128lbs at $3.10. Before that favourite, scored a big 5.5 len win in a 0-64 at Murray Bridge on October 3 over 7f on a soft track defeating Wind Rush carrying 128lbs at $10. Racing well and looks a key chance.

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