Robert Sangster Stakes Day 2017: Morphettville Scratchings

Morphettville Racecourse in South Australia hosts 2017 Robert Sangster Stakes Day today and here we take a look at the official Morphettville scratchings and Group racing tips for the afternoon.

Kenedna is favourite for Adelaide’s 2017 Australasian Oaks this afternoon at Morphettville Racecourse. Photo: Jenny Barnes.

The weather in Adelaide today has scattered showers predicted mid-morning, but punters are unlikely to see a downgrade to the current Good (4) Morphettville track rating on the main course.

Morphettville Track Report – 06/05/2017

Rail: +3m 1800m-1200m; True Remainder; Sectional 600m
Weather: Morning showers
Track Type: Turf
Track Rating: Good (4)
Penetrometer: 5.42
Irrigation: Nil
Rainfall: Nil

Morphettville autumn racing starts at 12:09pm local time this afternoon with the eight race card concluding with The Goodwood-bound three-year-old sprinters facing off in the 2017 Euclase Stakes at 4:44pm.

There are two Group 1 classics on the card attracting plenty of attention at Ladbrokes.com.au including the 2017 Australasian Oaks where the Darren Weir-trained Kenedna is favourite to retain her undefeated record at the track.

The meeting’s namesake is next on the card with the 2017 Robert Sangster Stakes to run as Race 7 and the capacity field of fillies and mares is headlined by the likes of English and Sheidel.

See below for complete Robert Sangster Stakes program and Morphettville scratchings before checking out the updated weekend racing odds online at Ladbrokes.com.au.