Morphettville free racing preview & tips | December 30, 2023

December 28, 2023 1:34 pm.

Morphettville betting tips

What	Morphettville Races
Where	Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville, SA 5043
When	Saturday, December 30, 2023
First Race	12:27pm ACDT
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Metropolitan racing returns to Morphettville in South Australia with nine races set down for decision on Saturday afternoon. Competitive fields are the theme of the day, with no black-type affairs scheduled. The track has come up a Good 4, with the rail out 13m from the 1200m to the winning post and out 10m the remainder, history says it may be advantageous to be up on speed. Action from the City of Churches commences at 12:27pm ACST.

Best Bet at Morphettville: Zebella

Zeblla was only nosed out late when returning with a narrow runner-up effort at the Morphettville 1100m, when her lack of race fitness proved detrimental on a Heavy surface. With the run under her belt and getting back onto firmer ground on Saturday, it serves as a perfect recipe for success. The Zebedee mare will look to land outside expected race leader Chameleon Choice, where Kayla Crowther will have the chance to push the ‘go’ button when she deems fit. When asked to quicken, we anticipate Zebella will put this race away within a couple of strides and bring up an overdue win.

Best Bet

Race 7 – #8 Zebella (5)

4yo Mare | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Kayla Crowther (55.5kg)

+250 with Picklebet

Next Best at Morphettville: Wakanjeja

Wakenjeja strung together three impressive victories before stepping up to Listed company, where he was far from disgraced on a Heavy 8 on December 9. She chased home the likes of Struck By and Morvada on that day, and considering this is much easier, she looks perfectly placed. The Impending mare gains a 3kg weight advantage on race favourite Press Down, the same opponent she easily disposed of two runs back. She draws to stalk Press Down throughout with the pair drawn next to one another, and if Wakanjeja is anywhere near her best, she should prove too tough to hold out once again.

Next Best

Race 3 – #5 Wakanjeja (4)

4yo Mare | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Kayla Crowther (56kg)

+210 with Betfair

Best Value at Morphettville: Sous Les Nuages

The Matt Cumani-trained Sous Les Nuages has returned in fine form this campaign, winning at Mortlake first-up before finishing down the field in a much harder race than this at Caulfield. The son of Holy Roman Emperor was last seen finishing third, beaten 3.5 lengths behind Glentaneous and Speranzoso, with both of those runners coming out and winning their next start in arrogant fashion. He draws to gain a perfect run in transit from barrier one, and if Callan Murray can get Sous Les Nuages off the fence at the right time, we’re confident he can outstay his rivals at odds with the top horse racing bookmakers.