Gawler Races Report

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Not having missed a place in her last two starts Pam Ann broke her maiden status when she was the six and a quarter length winner of the opening event of 1716 metres at Gawler on Wednesday.

Trained at Strathalbyn by Rebecca Hodgson and ridden by Justin Potter the Jet Spur sired Pam Ann $3.20, from the Salt Lake mare Wasatch, was well placed and took the lead at the 400 metre mark before going on to beat the Ricky Moore prepared Libby Hopwood ridden S'Amuse $21.

Fantastic Reign, the $2.60 favourite, was a farther half neck away third for John Dunn and Matthew Neilson.

Favourite backers had an early victory when local trainer John Vandermyle and rider Adrian Patterson combined in the victory of Slippery Ninja $1.80 in the 1111 metre second race.

From the Tale of the Cat mare Grisabella and sired by Lucky Owners, Slippery Ninja was a near all the way leader and beat the Ron Stokes trained Jason Holder ridden Super Silks $21 giving the Gawler track the quinella.

Starting at $3.20 first starter Grand Zee was a farther long neck away filling the minor placing for Mark Kavanagh and Simon Price.

Trainer Will Clarken and rider Jeffrey Maund tasted victory when Where's My Wagon $3.80 was the long neck winner of the 1511 metre third race.

Being in the leading division for the majority of the event the Catcher In The Rye sired Where's My Wagon, from the Fair Sir matron Totally True, will have one more start, probably at Morphettville, before going for a spell.

Where's My Wagon beat Prayer Academy $8 for local mentor Gary Searle and jockey Adrian Patterson.

The $2.50 favourite Flash Mick was a farther one and a quarter lengths away third for Sue Nolan and Shayne Cahill.

Trainer Dennis O'Leary brought up his third win in five days when he teamed with jockey Todd Pannell in the win of Break the Dry in the 1211 metre fourth event.

Returned at local tote dividends of $2.80 and $1.30 the Gallo Di Ferro sired five year old mare Break the Dry, from the Gold Ace mare Oahu Ace, was well in contention throughout the event and beat the Leon Macdonald / Andrew Gluyas trained Clare Lindop ridden Miss Satchmo $1.50.

Sombre $2 was a farther two and a quarter lengths away third for Paula Trenwith and Jason Holder.

Described as a mini sensation the top-weight Distillation set off a chain reaction when he reared in the starting stalls which resulted in five late scratchings in the event.

Delicious Belle $2 brought up a double on the Gawler track in a fortnight when she was the winner of race five which was contested over 1716 metres.

Prepared by Richard Jolly and with the services of Paul Gatt the Commands mare Delicious Belle, from the Semipalatinsk mare Give to Thee, was well placed and defeated the Danny Penna mentored Justin Potter ridden Hidden Tears $9.

Regal Hero $3 was a farther four and a half lengths away third for Len Jarvis and David Tootell.

Richard Jolly said after the event that Delicious Belle will have her next run in an 1800 metre event at Morphettville on January 7th.

Starting at $6 Forcryingoutloud gave co-trainers Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas and jockey Clare Lindop a neck win in the 2122 metre sixth race.

From the Danewin mare Classic Kyles and fathered by Street Cry, Forcryingoutloud came from a better than mid-field position to beat The Catcher $4 for local trainer Lisa Ryan and rider Matthew Neilson.

Shams Time $4 was a farther half head away third for another local trainer Gary Searle and his apprentice Melanie Tyndall.

The Bill Bogarts trained and apprentice Lauren Stojakovic ridden El Mazel $10 brought up win number two from fourteen starts when she was the three quarters of a length winner of the seventh race which was run over 1511 metres.

A Modern Era four year old from the El Moxie mare El D'rails, El Mazel led all the way and beat the Karen Brynes prepared Clare Lindop piloted $2.60 favouriteLottalago.

Two Bees $6 was another head away third for Georgina Henderson and Troy Baker.

A drifter in betting from $15 out to a starting price of $21 saw Shanpanichi greet the judge with a half length to spare in the 1111 metre final event.

Being under the care of Sam Burford and ridden by Troy Baker the Fusaichi Pegagus fathered Shanpanichi, from the daughter of Flying Spur, Chandon Rose, was well positioned and beat Nordic Monarch the $2.10 public elect for mentor Tony McEvoy and his apprentice Jake Toeroek.

Starting at $9 Odette was another one and a quarter lengths way third for Leah Conlon and Lauren Stojakovic.

Morphettville Parks Races Report

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Victorian apprentice Jacob Rule and trainer Dennis O'Leary scored the first points of the day when Adoptme Two $2.30 was the long neck winner of the opening event of 1550 metres on the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday.

Sired by Staaraq the six year old gelding from the Snaadee mare Adopted, Adoptme Two led throughout and beat the $2 favourite Ace or Joka for Millicent trainer Ian Walker and rider Shayne Cahill.

Woodland Jack $9 was a farther one and a quarter lengths away third for Richard Jolly.

The progeny of Face Value and the Staaraq mare Star Peril, Hidden Value $3.20 gave trainer Trevor Dansie and apprentice Amy Herrmann a half length win in the 1000 metre second race.

Being in the leading division throughout the event Hidden Value beat the David Hayes prepared Paul Gatt ridden Ransom Moment $5.

After leading from the gates Hot Diamond $3.50 was a farther three quarters of a length away, filling the minor placing, for Mark Minervini and Shane Cahill.

Trainer John O'Connor and Simon Price combined in the short head win of Lady Dynamo in the third event of 1400 metres.

Starting at $9 the Catbird mare, from the Deputy Governor matron Governing Spirit, Lady Dynamo came from a rearward position and beat Furline $7 for mentor Phillip Stokes and rider Jason Holder.

The $2.50 public elect Strum Cha was another one and a quarter lengths away third for Mark Kavanagh and Matthew Neilson.

Assertive Eagle brought up a duo of wins when she recorded a short neck victory in race four which was run over 1400 metres for trainer Tony McEvoy and rider Matthew Neilson.

Starting the $2.10 favourite the Danewin sired Assertive Eagle, from the Lure mare Wedgetail Eagle, started well and then drifted back into the body of the field before gaining speed once more and going on to beat Universal Bolt $7 for mentor Mark Minervini and apprentice Jacob Rule.

Artie's Angel $10 was a farther half neck away third for Mick Huxtable and Paul Gatt.

Having its 26th start and bringing up win number four Kellerman $12 gave his Langhorne Creek trainer Judy Potts and jockey Troy Baker a neck win in the 1550 metre fifth race.

From the At Talaq mare Golden Vine the Brief Truce sired Kellerman was always handy to the lead and beat Indeed I Am $8 for Kerrie Petrick and Amy Herrmann.

Cornish $7.50 was another one and a half lengths away third for Michael Hickmott and Libby Hopwood.

Big Slick brought up a double for trainer Dennis O'Leary and apprentice Jacob Rule in the 1300 metre sixth race. Winning by a margin of five lengths and starting at the odds of $11 the With Class sired Big Slick, from the Mister Frisky mare Boundary West, came from a midfield position to win.

Following a lengthy protest, Exalted Thomas $6.50 was awarded second position for trainer Roy Rogers and jockey Libby Hopwood with original second placegetter Mornin' Sam the $1.70 favourite being relegated a nose away third for Gary Searle and Adrian Pattterson.

Being a model of consistency over its first five runs the Vincent Bradley trained Shayne Cahill ridden Brad Star $5 was the neck winner of the 2400 metre seventh race.

A Staaraq gelding from the John's Hero mare Phantsiare, Brad Star was well placed and beat the Sam Turner prepared Jason Holder ridden Luvbite $5.

He's Hot To Trot $13 was one and three quarter lengths away third for Mick Whittle sand Adrian Patterson.

The combination of Strathalbyn based horseman Brian Mueller and apprentice Lauren Stojakovic were well pleased with the one and a quarter length win of Little Akie in the final event which was run over 1250 metres.

Starting at the odds of $11 the Akhadan fathered Little Akie, from the Blevicc matron Double Sprits, came from a rearward position to beat the Lloyd Kennewell cared for Paul Gatt mount Bertucci $6.

The last start winner Miss Remarkable $11 was another one and a half lengths away third for Roslyn Day and Clare Lindop.

Gawler Races Report

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The Emma Hubbard prepared Todd Pannell guided Major De, the $1.85 favourite, broke its maiden status at its thirteenth start when it won the opening event of 2122 metres at Gawler on Wednesday.

From the King's Theatre mare Major Drama and sired by Encosta de Lago, Major De was well positioned throughout the event and beat the Barry Dunn prepared Matthew Neilson guided Elancer $3.80.

Holy Shemoley $9 was another half length away filling the minor placing for John Macmillan and Paul Gatt.

The Mark Kavanagh prepared Simon Price piloted Simply Delightful won its first race from start number two in the 1111 metre second race.

Winning by a short head the Foreplay three year old Simply Delighful, from the Forest Wilderness matron Simply Enchanting, led all the way and defeated the Dennis O'Leary cared for Jordan Frew ridden Break The Dry $4.80.

Bags of Wheat $7 was another head away third for the combination of Paul Seater and Paul Gatt.

Favourite punters had their second success when Jimmy the Butch $2.20 gave Murray Bridge trainer Stuart Padman and rider Justin Potter a two and three quarter length win in the 1211 metre third race.

A Charge Forward three year old gelding from the Zafonic mare Gazebo Moon, Jimmy The Butch came from a better than mid field position and beat the Stuart Gower cared for Michael Hoppo piloted Uno Whats $10.

Checote $26 was another two and a quarter lengths away filling the minor placing for Geoff Bugg and Lar Cribben.

Matthew Neilson brought up the first leg of a race to race double when the $2 favourite American Trilogy was the well placed winner of the 1211 metre fourth race.

Trained by Angaston based mentor Tony McEvoy and starting the $2 favourite the Elvstroem sired American Trilogy, form the Pompeii Court mare Clever Zoe, beat the two dead heaters Golden Lion $26 for the combination of Kym Buick and Dale Evans and Windsor Gardens $4.40 for Rebecca Hodgson and Jordan Frew.

Matthew Neilson brought up a race to race double when The Catcher, the $2.50 favourite, gave local trainer Lisa Ryan a two length win in race five which was run over 1716 metres.

Being well placed the Falvelon fathered The Catcher form the Lion Hunter mare Chasing Butterflys beat Golden Schnaps $5.50 for horse carer John Macmillan and rider Libby Hopwood.

Dubai Vengeance $5.50 was another three and a quarter lengths away third for John Dunn and Amy Herrmann.

Showing a liking for the Gawler track The Princess recorded her third win from six starts at Gawler in the 1111 metre sixth race.

Trained by veteran Strathalbyn mentor Brian Mueller, raced by his wife Lorraine and having the services of Justin Potter the Bellotto sired seven year old mare from the Oenjay Star mare Olivia's Delight, The Princess $4.40 came from a mid field position and had a short neck winning margin over the Leah Conlon prepared Shayne Cahill mount Odette $7.50.

Our Little Treasure $7 was a farther one and three quarter lengths away third for the combination of Kerri McAnulty, Clint Binnie and Todd Pannell.

Starting a $5 chance Miss Remarkable put a margin of a short neck between herself and her rivals in race seven which was contested over 1211 metres.

Trained by Oakbank based Roslyn Day and having the services of apprentice Jordon Frew the Redoutable fathered Miss Remarkable, from the daughter of the Chest Mark, Quick Mark, was in touch with the leaders throughout and beat Sliver Raven $21 for horse carer Shane Coombs and apprentice Lauren Stojakovic.

The combination of John Croucher and Jeffrey Maud supplied Dark Knight $10 who was another two lengths away third.

Mentored by Richard Jolly at Morphettville the four year Commands mare Delicous Belle $4 registered a long head victory in the final event of 1511 metres.

Partnered by jockey Paul Gatt and being out of a Semipalatinsk mare Give to Thee, Delicious Belle came from a better than mid field position and recorded the victory over the Karen Byrnes trained Clare Lindop ridden Lottalago $5.50.

Bella Rossana $8.50 was another head away filling the minor placing for Stuart Gower and Jeffery Maund.

Morphettville Twilight Races Report

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A well timed race by jockey Jason Holder saw the Richard Jolly trained Apardee $3.10 score a length win in the opening event of 1950 metres.

Sired by Benicio from the Clear Choice mare Issapardee, Apardee beat the Barry Dunn prepared Mathew Neilson ridden Elancer $3.10.

After looking the winner at one stage of the event Fossicking, the $2.25 favourite, was a farther four and a half lengths away third for Ken Sweeney and Clare Lindop.

Favourite punters had an early success when the David Jolly trained Justin Potter guided Noble Success, the $2 favourite, was the one and a quarter length winner of the 1000 metre second race.

A Blevic four year old gelding from the Fraar matron Noble Lass, Noble Success came from a mid-field position and beat the $17 chance Finniss for mentor John Hyam and jockey Troy Baker.

Wine Lover $8 was another one and a quarter lengths away third for Jon O'Connor and his apprentice Nathan Rose.

The Dash For Cash sired Melba $17 recorded an all the way win for trainer Stuart Gower and rider Michael Hoppo in the 1000 metre third race.

Winning by a margin of a long neck and being out of the Rubiton mare Rubivale, Melba beat Foxy Ruby $7 for Bill Papazaharoudakis and Kate Dyson.

The $1.80 favourite Shoctonic was another long neck away third for Richard Jolly and Paul Gatt.

In a nail-biting finish Birdman $3.80 brought up two wins in succession for his trainer Tony McEvoy in the 1550 metre fifth race.

Having the services of Matthew Neilson the Centre Stalls four year old, from the Leica Kenmare mare Leica Belle, Birdman was well positioned and beat the Phillip Stokes prepared Paul Gatt guided Coustellet $4.40.

Sierra Skies $26 was a farther one and three quarter lengths away filling the minor placing for Paula Trenwith and Claudia Lions.

In an exciting finish Gold Bundle, the $3.40 favourite, gave trainer Paul Seater and jockey Troy Baker a half neck victory in the 1000 metre sixth race.

Part owned by Seater's wife Sue the Keep the Faith four year old gelding, from the Danewin mare Thanks a Bundle, Gold Bundle was not very far from the lead for the entire journey and beat Miss Explosive $4.40 for mentor David Aldridge and jockey Michael Hoppo.

Aurumcert $7 was three quarters of a length away third for Jon O'Connor and Paul Gatt.

Jockey Clare Lindop brought up double when she piloted the Roy Rogers prepared Ken and Helen Smith owned Exalted Lady $10 to a half head win the 1000 metre seventh race.

The progeny of Face Value from the Southern Appeal mare Our Dear Lady Exalted Lady travelled well and beat the Bill Smart cared for Damien Robinson guided Miners Gem $11. Oui Si Attitude $6.50 was another two and three quarter lengths away third for Jon O'Connor and Todd Pannell.

After having to be content with riding the second placegetter in the previous event jockey Tod Pannell joined forces with mentor Ken Sweeney in the one and quarter length win of Bigbadbarry $8.50 in the 1250 metre final event.

A Stargazer gelding from the Zoffany mare Hungry Lass, Bigbadbarry came from a midfield position to beat the Kirsten McGowan prepared Amy Herrmann ridden Image Master $5.

Irish Cheer $10 was a farther half head away third for Sue Nolan and Shayne Cahill.

Saturday's Morphettville Races Report

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The Kylie Huxtable prepared Simon Price guided Bowerbird $4.20 brought up a duo of victories when she was the neck winner of the 1250 metre opening event on the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday.

Sired by the 1999 Gold Slipper winner Catbird from the Clay Hero matron Pieta, Bowerbird came from last and beat the $3.80 equal favourite Terpsichore, with the unplaced Vintage Triumph, for Caulfield trainer Andrew Noblet and rider Clare Lindop.

Starting at $7.50 Miss Debra was another three quarters of a length away third for Paul Seater and Libby Hopwood.

Apprentice Nathan Rose steered his seventeenth metropolitan winner for the season when he combined with trainer David Hayes in the win of Zippa The Rippa, the $3.20 popular elect, who was the two and a quarter length winner of the 1000 metre second race.

A three year old daughter of the New Zealand sired Pins and the Centaine mare Pernod, Zippa The Rippa was well placed and beat the Mark Minervini cared for Shayne Cahill mount Hot Diamond, $3.80. Starting at $7 Slippery Ninja was another two and three quarter lengths away third for John Vandermyle and Adrian Patterson.

Mentor David Jolly landed the first leg of a double when Jordon Frew won on the $2.45 favourite Zizz in race three which was run over 1400 metres.

Winning by a margin of two lengths the Hurricane Sky sired Zizz, from the At Talaq mare Joy's Girl, led all the way and defeated the Ian Walker trained Shayne Cahill ridden Ace Or Joka $8. Bold Line $51 was a farther half head away third for John Hickmott and Adrian Patterson.

Jockey Simon Price rode his second winner when he guided the Terry and Karina O'Sullivan trained Magic Me, the $2.50 punter's choice, to a one and three quarter length win in the 1550 metre fourth race.

Fathered by Magic Albert and being out of the Barathea mare Amathea, Magic Me came from a rearward position and beat Impact Point $6 for mentor John Hickmott and rider Adrian Patterson. Starting at $4 Dubai Dawn was a neck away third for David Balfour and apprentice Scott Westover.

Trainer Dennis O'Leary and Victorian based apprentice Jacob Rule combined their efforts when Asso Bello, the $3.80 favourite, was the three quarters of length winner of the 2250 metre fifth race.

Being well placed the Bellotto sired Asso Bello, from the Gold Ace mare Oahu Ace, beat the Phillip Stokes mentored Matthew Neilson ridden Top Billing $5.50. He's Hot To Trot $6.50 was another half head away third for Adrian Patterson and Mick Whittle.

The promising five year old gelding Mornin' Sam, the $2.50 favourite, brought up win number five for trainer Gary Searle and connections in the 1250 metre sixth event.

Sired by Musee D'orsay from the Kingston Mill mare Without a Mill, Mornin' Sam was well positioned and beat the Mark Kavanagh prepared apprentice Jacob Rule ridden Bagman $4.40.

Produced $8 was a farther two and a quarter lengths away filling the minor placing for Darryl Archard and Nathan Rose.

Sired by Keep the Faith from the Illusive Quality matron Sabha, the consistent Zaeimus gave trainer David Balfour and rider Todd Pannell a nose victory in race seven which was run over 1400 metres.

Well placed throughout the race Zaeimus defeated Alcohol $5 for the combination of trainer Richard Jolly and rider Paul Gatt.

Jestquill, the $3.80 favourite, was a farther long neck away third for Shane Oxlade and Justin Potter.

Mentor David Jolly brought up his second win for the afternoon when he teamed with rider Justin Potter in the half length victory of Streetcar Reality in the 1000 metre final event.

From the Filante matron Stellar Fille and sired by Jeune King Prawn, Streetcar Reality came from a better than midfield position to beat Triple Tee $4.80 for horse carer Mark Minervini and rider Shayne Cahill.

Gold Bundle $7.50 was another long neck away third for Paul Seater and Troy Baker.

Strathalbyn Races Report

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Supporters of the Brian Mueller stable got off to a good start when Miss Flyhigh $4.20 was the four and a half length winner of the opening event of 1350 metres at Strathalbyn on Wednesday.

Having the services of Paul Gatt and part owned by Mueller's wife Lorraine, the Akhadan four year old mare, from the Prince of Birds mare Makabelle, Miss Flyhigh was last on settling down but quickly circled the field and took the lead just before the home turn going on to beat the Bill Bogarts trained Jason Holder ridden Miss Kerching $4.80.

Hilaady $6.50 was a farther seven and a half lengths away for Karen Brynes and Clare Lindop.

Jockey Paul Gatt brought up an early double when he teamed with trainer David Jolly in the half length win of God's Way in the 1200 metre second race.

Starting the $1.26 public elect the God's Own three year old filly God's Way, from the Real Jester mare Red Pluton, was handy to the lead in the early stages before dropping back through the field but had enough speed once more to go on to defeat the Barry Dunn cared for Todd Pannell ridden Aradanchi $9.50.

The combination of Gillian Davey and Clare Lindop supplied Rory's Union $3.60 which was a farther two lengths away third.

Trainer Peter F Blanch and jockey Shane Cahill celebrated the win of Silent Attitude $4.40 in the 1200 metre third race.

Winning by a short half head the Tayasu Tsuyoshi sired Silent Attitude, from the Amen Brother mare Landscape's Gift, Silent Attitude came from a mid field position to defeat the David Jolly prepared Justin Potter ridden Spirit's Fly, the $2.40 favourite.

Pictorella $7 was a farther four and three quarter lengths away filling the minor placing for Jake Stephens and Paul Gatt.

David Jolly brought up his second win for the day when he combined with rider Justin Potter in the three length win of Assertive Spirit in race four which was contested over 1600 metres.

Starting the $1.24 favourite the Reset sired Assertive Spirit, from the Hurricane Sky matron Jubilant Spirit, settled near the rear of the field and gradually improved her position to go and beat the John Dunn trained Matthew Neilson ridden Fantastic Reign $5.

Aussie Staar $71 was another one and three quarter lengths away third for Michael Vassallo and Adrian Patterson.

After jumping well and maintaining a forward position before being joined in the lead on the home turn Shez A Gaze went on to score a two and a quarter length win in the 2050 metre fifth race.

Being under the care of Ken Sweeney and having the services of Simon Price the Staargazer mare, from the Zoffany matron She Zoff, Shez A Gaze $2.90 beat the John MacMillan prepared Clare Lindop ridden Golden Schnapps $3.20.

Sultan of Speed $26 was another half head away third for Karen Byrnes and Adrian Patterson.

Trainer David Jolly brought up a trio of wins when Imperial Lines won his third race in a row in race six which was run over 1350 metres.

Ridden by apprentice Scott Westover and starting the $2.25 favourite, the Refuse to Bend fathered Imperial Lines, from the Royal Academy mare My Duchess, jumped well and then drifted back into the middle of the field but mustered enough speed once again to go on to beat Ticket to Vegas $12 for trainer Georgie Henderson and rider Troy Baker.

Testate $5.50 was a farther half length away third for Stuart Padman and Jason Holder.

Sired by Akhadan the six year old mare Kate's Dream $6 from the Dieu D'Or mare Makmore, supplied trainer Colin Baker and rider Todd Pannell with a two length win in the seventh race which was contested over 1350 metres.

Being well positioned throughout the event Kate's Dream defeated the Barry Dunn prepared Shane Cahill guided Scrublands $.6.50.

Starting at $7 Taj Maher was another three quarters of a length away for Barry Woosnam and Amy Herrmann.

Trainer and newly elected life member of the Strathalbyn Racing Club Fred Meuring, and apprentice Nathan Rose, tasted victory when You Are So Vain recorded a nose win in the final event which was run over 1200 metres.

Quoted at $8.50 when the starter released the field the Noverre sired You Are So Vain, out of the Spectrum matron Pretty Pinay, travelled in a mid field position before going on to beat the Jason Holder guided Stuart Padman cared for Limbo Queen $5

The combination of David Jolly and Justin Potter were associated with Noid $6.50 who was another nose away third.

Morphettville Races Report

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Not having not missed a place in his last four starts Honourable Kind broke through for a half length win in the opening event of 2400 metres on the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday.

Starting a $3.80 favourite with the second placegetter Chartreux, the Paul Gatt ridden Lloyd Kennewell trained Honours list gelding, from the Housebuster mare Some Kinda Quick, Honourable Kind came from a midfield position to beat the David Hayes prepared Nathan Rose ridden Chartreux.

Aussie Blue $51 was a farther two and a quarter lengths third for Rod Wilkinson and Simon Price.

After having to survive a protest the half brother to this years Caulfield Cup winner Southern Southern Speed, Invasion gave trainer Margaret Ruberry and rider Simon Price a long head win in the 1550 metre second race.

Starting the $4 equal favourite with the unplaced Rough Deal, Southern Invasion was well placed and beat the Libby Hopwood ridden Roy Rogers trained Meadows Mollie $4.20.

Zen $5.50 was a farther one and a quarter lengths away for Gordon Richards and Amy Herrmann.

The Jim Smith prepared Jeffrey Maund ridden Sivi Soko $11 recorded a long head win in 1250 metre third race.

From the Euclase mare Lady Milina the Dash For Cash sired Sivi Soko came from well back and defeated Zai Jian $8 for the combination of Jake Stephens and Paul Gatt.

Miss Remarkable $4 was another one and a quarter lengths away filling the minor placing for Jordan Frew and Roslyn Day.

Lloyd Kennewell trained his second winner for the day when the Shayne Cahill ridden The Eighth Maker was the one and a quarter length winner of race four which was contested over 1300 metres.

Winning his fifth race from thirteen starts the Clangalang sired The Eighth Maker, from the Bluebird mare Floral Emblem, was well positioned and beat the David Jolly cared for Paul Gatt guided Barwon Express $7.

The top weight Zizz $4-40 was a farther neck away third for David Jolly and Simon Price.

The progeny of Face Value and the Staaraq mare Star Peril, Hidden Value $5 gave trainer Trevor Dansie and former bookmaker and part owner Joe Liddy a half length win in the 1000 metre fifth race.

Being well placed throughout the event the Amy Herrmann guided Hidden Value defeated the Leon Macdonald/Andrew Gluyas trained Clare Lindop ridden Moving Money $7 who finished a length ahead of the early leader Doohan $19 for Peter Jolly and Paul Gatt.

The John O’Connor trained Nathan Rose ridden Tabulated $9 brought up a hat trick of wins when she was the one and three quarter length winner of the 1550 metre sixth race.

An Exceed and Excel mare from the Itemise matron Kris, was well placed and defeated the David Jolly trained Paul Gatt ridden Conduction, the $2.80 favourite.

Justify That was another one and a quarter lengths away third for Peter Moody and Libby Hopwood.

Coming with a strong run late in the race Shekinaar gave trainer David Jolly and rider Justin Potter a short head win in race seven which was run over 1000 metres.

A Foxhound six year old mare from the Devaraja mare Scagawea, Shekinaar $6 beat another David Jolly trained runner, the Jordan Frew ridden Arinos $4.60.

Periduki $3.20 was a farther three quarters of a length away for Mick Whittle and Scott Westover.

Trainer David Jolly brought up a race to race double when the apprentice Scott Westover ridden Imperial Lines $4.40 made it two wins in succession when he was the four length winner of the 1400 metre final event

A Refuse to Bend gelding from the Royal Academy mare My Duchess, Imperial Lines was on the pace throughout the event and beat the John Hickmott cared for Nathan Rose ridden Irish Rhapsody $13.

The Georgie Henderson prepared Jordan Frew ridden Ticket to Vegas $5 was a short head away third.

Morphettville Races Report

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A $60,000 purchase at this year’s Melbourne Yearling Sales, Family Portrait opened its winning account at its first start for Mick Huxtable and Simon Price in the opening event at Morphettville on Saturday.

Starting at $5 the Excellent Art filly, from the Rubiton mare Amen Ruby, came from the rear of the field to beat Love of Liberty $5 for Euroa trainer David Hayes and rider Paul Gatt.

Monica Kate $14 was a short half head away third for Gordaon Richards and Michael Hoppo.

Settling in second position and getting to the front after the runners turned for home Honourable Kind scored a four and three quarter length win giving trainer Lloyd Kennewell and the first leg of a treble and rider Paul Gatt the first leg of a double.

Starting the $2.40 favourite the Honours List sired Honourable Kind, from the Housebuster mare Some Kinda Quick, settled in second position and went to the lead on the home turn and defeated the Vince Bradley mentored Shayne Cahill ridden Brad Star $7.

Goldridge $8 was another two and a quarter lengths away third for John Hickmott and Nathan Rose.

Simon Price scored his second win for the afternoon when he rode the Mark Kavanagh trained Meshmaker $3.50 to a two and three quarter length win in race three which was contested over 1200 metres.

From the Golden Missile mare She’s Double Gold and fathered by Testa Rossa, Meshmaker came from a midfield position and beat the David Balfour prepared Scott Westover ridden St Gabriel $51.

Nestus $4.60 was a farther four and three quarter lengths away third for Mark Young and Billy Egan.

The combination of trainers Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas and rider Clare Lindop scored a short neck win when Miss With Attitude $5 won the 1000 metre fourth event.

A Galileo mare from the Flying Spur mare Sizzie’em, Miss Attitude came from a better than midfield position and beat the Lloyd Kennewell trained Shayne Cahill piloted Ocsmepop $5.50.

Fast Frank $11, who led until the shadow of the post, was a long head away third for Daniel Clarken and his apprentice Lauren Stojakovic.

The consistent Obsidian Dragon gave trainer David Balfour and his apprentice Scott Westover a long neck win in race five which was run over 1050 metres.

Leading all the way the Hiden Dragon four year old mare, from the Monde Bleu mare Aradina, beat the Gavin Clarke trained Nathan Rose ridden Dream Face $5.

Sequallan $13 was a farther long neck away third for Stuart Gower and Michael Hoppo.

The win of Loukoumi brought up a double for trainer Lloyd Kennewell in the 1800 metre sixth race. Starting the rank outsider at $20 and having the services of Shayne Cahill the Grandera sired Loukoumi, from the Prince Echo mare Ettu Blu, settled well and, maintaining a forward position, beat Bel Sir $5 for Neil Dyer and Michael Hoppo.

Clearly Passionate $4.80 was another half length away filling the minor placing for Gary Searle and Adrian Patterson.

Trainer Lloyd Kennewell brought up a trio of wins when The Eighth Maker gave jockey Paul Gatt a double in the 1200 metre Listed City of Marion Stakes.

Starting at $4 the Clangalang sired six year old, from the Bluebird mare Floral Emblem, came from a midfield position and powered home to beat the Dennis O’Leary prepared Jason Holder ridden Outlandish Lad $14.

The Victorian visitor Rocking Force $3.20 was a farther two and a quarter lengths away third for Mandy Shillito and Stephen King.

Jockey Jason Holder made a triumphant return to SA racing when he steered the Leon Macdonald / Andrew Gluyas trained Snip ‘N’ Run $15 to a length win in the final event of 1200 metres.

From the Covetous mare Run For Cover the Snippetson sired Snip ‘N’ Run was no farther back than third and defeated Alchemy’s Eight $7 for mentor Karen Byrnes and rider Adrian Patterson.

Juliet’s Princess $6.50 was another length away third for Leon Macdonald / Andrew Gluyas and Clare Lindop.

Wednesday's Balaklava Races Report

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Jockey Simon Price scored the first leg of a quartet of winners when he guided the Mujahid sired Mark Minervini cared for Andronica to a one and three quarter length win in the 2200 metre opening race at Balaklava on Wednesday.

Starting at $7 and mothered by the Encosta de Lago matron Mycedes, Andronica came from the middle of the field to beat the one time tear-away leader Goldstinger $3 for his carer Ken Sweeney and rider David Tootell.

Asso Bello $4.60 was a long neck away third for Dennis O’Leary and Matthew Neilson.

The Cape Cross fathered Dubai Me Roses gave Simon Price his second winner and gave the geldings trainer Mark Kavanagh the first of three winners in race two which was run over 1600 metres

From the daughter of the Irish bred Curravilla, Repeat Me Not, the $2.20 public elect Dubai Me Roses settled well and went on to record a two and a quarter length winning margin over the Paul Gatt mount, the Ken Sweeney cared for Fossicking $4.40.

Nic’s Buddy $17 was a father short head away filling the minor placing for John Dunn and Matthew Nielson.

Trainer Tony McEvoy and jockey Matthew Neilson combined in the first leg of a double when the $1.60 favourite Assertive Eagle was the six length victor of the 1200 metre third event.

Owned by world renowned wine maker Wolf Blass, the progeny of Danewin and the Lure mare Wedgetaail Eagle, Assertive Eagle was well placed and beat the Ryan Balfour cared for Todd Pannell piloted Shaabam $21. Rich Pride $10 was another long neck away third for John Hickmott and Shayne Cahill.

Simon Price was back among the winners when the Kylie Huxtablee trained first starter Bowerbird $4.80 recorded a two length winning margin in the 1050 metre fourth race.

Mothered by the Clay Hero mare Pieta and sired by Catbird, Bowerbird was well back early and came with a strong run over the concluding stages to beat the Tony McEvoy trained Matthew Nielson ridden American Trilogy $4. Starting a $7 chance Jimmy The Butch was a farther one and a quarter lengths away third for Stuart Padman and Justin Potter.

The sire Catbird brought up a race to race double and Simon Price landed win number four when the Jon O’Connor trained Lady Dynamo $3.30 was the head winner of the 1050 metre fifth event.

From the Deputy Governor mare Governing Spirit, Lady Dynamo came from a rearward position on the home turn and, getting a rails run, went on to beat the Bill Bogarts trained Libby Hopwood ridden Heavens Halo $6.

After being last in the early stages Little Sip, the $3 favourite, was a farther long head away third for the Frew team of Kevin, Heather and son Jordon.

The $2.40 favourite Beautiful Soul gave her mentor Daniel Clarken and rider Paul Gatt a short half head win in race six which was contested over 1600 metres.

A four year old daughter of Encosta de Lago and the Redoute’s Choice mare Ravishing Choice, Beautiful Soul came from well back and defeated the Lisa Ryan prepared Matthew Neilson piloted The Catcher $10.

Glden Schnaps $26 was a farther one and three quarter lengths away third for Trevor Day and Libby Hopwood.

Mark Kavanagh and Matthew Neilson brought up their respective doubles when Strum Cha, the $3.40 favourite, was the one and a half length winner of race seven when was run over 1300 metres.

From the Zabeel mare Dim Sim the Stratum sired Strum Cha came from a rearward position and beat the Simon Casey prepared Simon Price mount Uma Wave $4.20.

Ken Sweeney and Jordon Frew combined when Bicker $9 was a farther long neck away third.

Matthew Neilson rode his third winner and Tony McEvoy completed his double when the $2.60 punter’s choice Secret Vintage was the one and three quarter length winner of the 1200 metre final event.

Sired by Secret Savings from the Desert Prince mare Vintage Duchess, Secret Vintage beat the Peter Macdonald cared for Michael Hoppo piloted Sachse $16 who finished two lengths ahead of Steely Resolve $5 for Jon O’Connor and Todd Pannell.

Christmas In The Hills - Oakbank

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The combination of trainer Peter Jolly and apprentice Amy Herrmann got the Oakbank meeting off to a good start when Doohan, the $1.50 favourite, was the three length winner of the opening event of 1050 metres at Oakbank on Friday.

Having its eighth start the Danetop gelding, from the Christmas Tree mare Crossword, Doohan was well placed and beat Our Snippy $4.20 for Kirsten McGowan and Shanye Cahill.

Leonesse $10 was a farther one and a half lengths away third for Karen Byrnes and Jordan Frew.

The $3.30 chance Rich Pride provided Murray Bridge mentor John Hickmott and rider Shayne Cahill with a one and three quarter length victory in race two which was contested over 1400 metres.

From the Personal Flag mare Flag of Pride and fathered by Danerich, Rich Pride was no farther back than third for the entire journey and beat the $1.90 favourite Tang Prosper for trainer Tony McEvoy and jockey Matthew Neilson.

Back on Target $51 was another one length away filling the minor placing for the combination of William Smart and Simon Price.

Oakbank trainer John Dunn and his apprentice Krystal Bishop were victorious when Good Conduct scored a short half head win in race three which was run over 1050 metres.

A Bianconi four year old gelding from the Spartacus mare Induct, Good Conduct settled well in fifth placing before hitting the lead in the last few strides and beat Pure Dane for Daniel Clarken and his apprentice Lauren Stojakovic.

Moonta Bay $18 was another one and a quarter lengths away third for the combination of Byron J Cozamanis and Troy Baker.

Local trainer John Dunn brought up a race to race double when his charge Nic's Buddy was the one and quarter length winner of race four which was run over 1400 metres.

Having the services of Matthew Neilson the Carbon Prince sired Nic's Buddy $5, from the Real Cash mare Swiss Connection, was well placed and went on to beat Lady Sonro $51 for mentor Peter Moody and rider Jeffrey Maund.

Belikeme was a farther long neck away third at $4.40 for Paula Trenwith and Shayne Cahill.

Not having raced for eleven months C'mon Now was the long neck winner of the 1100 metre fifth race.

Under the care of Karoonda trainer Darryl Hewitt and having the services of Michael Hoppo the Foxhound sired C'Mon Now, form Just Do It Now, a daughter of Devaraja, was well placed and beat Lucky Sunday, the $1.85 favourite for mentor David Jolly and rider Justin Potter.

Little Sip $4.60 was a farther one and three quarter lengths away third for Heather and Kevin Frew and son Jordan.

Sired by the American bred Grass Wonder from the Racer's Edge mare Libido, Birchmore Road $5.50 provided his mentor Grant Young and rider Shayne Cahill with a three quarters of a length win in race six which was contested over 2150 metres.

Coming from a rearward position and making ground over the concluding stages Birchmore Road beat the Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas trained Clare Lindop ridden Forcryingoutloud $5.50. Tristacat $3.60 was three quarters of a length away third for Jon O'Connor and Nathan Rose.

The combination of Oakbank trainer Barry Brook and apprentice Amy Herrmann were seen in the winner's circle after Tureen $4.60 scored a three and a quarter length win in race seven which was run over 1400 metres.

From the Will Dancer mare Cuplet the Keep the Faith sired Tureen was well placed and beat Sing Song Dance $16 for mentor Gillian Davey and rider Clare Lindop.

Starting at $4.20 Zai Jian was a farther three quarters of a length away filling the minor placing for Jake Stephens and Matthew Neilson.

Being well placed throughout the 1400 metre final event Regal Hero gave trainer Len Jarvis and rider David Tootell a one and a half length win.

A Regal Shot gelding from the Zabeel mare Bijette, Regal Hero beat the Jeffrey Maund ridden Ken Sweeney trained Quick Thoughts $4.40.

Steely Resolve $4.40 was a farther short neck away filling the third placing for Jon O'Connor and Todd Pannell.

Saturday's Morphettville Parks Races Report

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The Tony McEvoy prepared Matthew Neilson ridden Uchimura, the $2.10 favourite, completed a duo of wins in the opening event of 1950 metres on the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday.

A five year old Golden Snake gelding from the Salmon Lake mare Dine With Me, Uchimura led all the way and defeated the Len Smith prepared Simon Price guided Instructor $17.

Top Billing $101 was a farther two and a half lengths away third for Phillip Stokes and Adrian Patterson.

A $5,500 purchase at the 2011 Magic Million Sales and starting for the first time Dashitude $11 gave new Morphettville trainer Craig Bieg his first success in the 1000 metre second race.

A Dash for Cash filly from the Royal Academy mare Royal Tango, Dashitude was well placed soon after the start and quickly went to the lead going on to defeat the David Hayes mentored Paul Gatt piloted Cool Choice $3.20.

Whitten's Delight was a farther one and three quarter lengths away third for the combination of Tony McEvoy and Matthew Neilson.

Mornington based trainer Max Hinton was well pleased with the win of Emma Princess $5 in the 1000 metre third event.

Having the services of Troy Baker the Invincible Spirit six year old mare, from the Pompeii Court matron Sophie Princess, Emma Princess was always handy to the lead and went on to beat the Sam Burford prepared Jackson Matthews ridden Court Bell $11.

A Wee Dram $4.20 was another length away third for David Balfour and his apprentice Scott Westover.

Mornin' Sam, the $2.05 public elect, brought up a hat trick of wins when he was the three quarters of a length winner of race four which was contested over 1250 metres.

Being under the care of Gawler mentor Gary Searle and ridden by Adrian Patterson the Musee D'orsay sired Mornin' Sam, from the Kingston Mill matron Without a Mill, led all the way and defeated the Peter Moody trained Libby Hopwood ridden Justify That $5.

Ocsmepop $8.50 was another three quarters of a length away third for Lloyd Kennewell and Shayne Cahill.

Showing plenty of promise the Lion Hunter gelding Generous Beau gave trainer David Balfour and his apprentice Scott Westover a short neck win in the 1550 metre fifth race.

From the Generous mare Kayzarana, Generous Beau $9 was well placed and defeated the David Jolly prepared Paul Gatt ridden Conduction, the $1.70 favourite.

Sea Coral $4.40 was a farther four and a quarter lengths away third for Tony McEvoy and Matthew Neilson.

Last start winner Meadows Dan won its second race in seven days in the 1400 metre sixth race.

Trained by Roy Rogers and having the services of Michael Hoppo, the Akhadan sired Meadows Dan $5, from the Keepers mare Keepara Princess, came from well back to record a half length win over Horatius, the $1.70 favourite, for Tony McEvoy and rider Matthew Neilson.

Ring Me Not $17 was a farther one and three quarter lengths away third for Stuart Padman and Amy Herrmann.

Keep the Faith brought up a siring quinella when the Bill Bogarts trained Paul Gatt ridden Fear the Faith $4 scored a two and a half length win over the David Balfour prepared Zaeimus $6 in the 1250 metre seventh event.

From the Royal Academy mare Royal Jama, Fear the Faith led all the way and beat the Todd Pannell mount Zaeimus.

The Roy Rogers prepared Exalted Moment $12 with Shayne Cahill in the saddle was a farther one and a half lengths away third.

Picking up the ride on the Mark Kavanagh winner Ziggy's Crown jockey Matthew Neilson brought up a book end double when the Beautiful Crown sired four year old was the one and a half length winner of the final event of 1000 metres.

From the Danasinga mare Dana's Gift, Ziggy's Crown came from well back and defeated the Stewart Gower prepared Michael Hoppo ridden Bit of a Dude $13.

Gold Bundle $8 was a farther three quarters of a length away third for the combination of Phillip Stokes and Troy Baker.