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The Ballarat stable of Mat Cumani made the trip to Adelaide worthwhile when Crafty Devil won the 2250 metre opening event on the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday.
Guided to victory by apprentice Kayla Crowther Crafty Devil came from the rear of the field with a strong run over the concluding stages.
Returning to racing after a five month lay-off The Pugilist opened his winning account at start number six when he took out the 1400 metre second race.
Prepared at the Angaston stable of Tony and Calvin McEvoy and having the services of Todd Pannell, The Pugilist was always well placed.
Coming off a last start fifth before a spell The Natural took out the 1250 metre third race.
Brining up a training double for the McEvoy team of Tony and Calvin, The Natural led all the way to continue the good run of jockey Barend Vorster.
Jockey Paul Gatt continued his good run when his mount Flinders River opened his winner account at the first two-year-old race for the season which was run over 1000 metres.
Prepared at the Caulfield stables of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace Flinders River came from a near last position to record his maiden victory at start number one.
Apprentice Kayla Crowther brought up her second winner for the day when she guided Raging Queen to a win in the 1400 metre fifth race.
Being under the care of Phillip Stokes Raging Queen was well placed in bringing up her second win in ten races.
Jake Toeroek continued his good riding form when he guided Wanted by All to a win in the 1550 metre sixth race.
Trained on the track by Chris Bieg, Wanted by All came from a midfield position with a strong run over the concluding stages.
Apprentice Gary Lo continued his good run when he rode Miss Labelle to a win in the 1000 metre seventh race.
Coming off a last start second on the Parks Circuit the Jon O'Connor prepared Miss Labelle was well placed.
Co-trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy brought up a treble when Jentico was successful in winning the 1400 metre final event.
Bringing up a double for jockey Barend Vorster, Jentico settled well before getting to the front 100 metres from the line and going on to record a good win.
