Lopov romps in at Morphettville

Astute placement by leading trainer Danny O'Brien saw emerging stayer Lopov bounce back onto the winner's list with emphatic six-length win at Morphettville on Saturday.

The Savabeel-gelding proved too strong in the first race on the Adelaide card on Saturday cantering home in the 2500m event.

"It was a soft win," O'Brien said.

"He is a nice staying style of horse and it was great to see him bounce back to form on Saturday."

O'Brien has hoped to sneak the horse into the Caulfield Cup last Saturday through the Herbert Power, but he was outclassed.

"We were hoping to sneak him in, but he is just below that top class. He is a tough horse that backs up well so we thought we not send him across as it looked a winnable race," O'Brien added.

Jumping from the inside gate, leading Adelaide jockey Matthew Neilson, who won four races on the day, took Lopov straight to the front and they pair were able to dictate the race before extending away for a clear victory in the closing stages.

O'Brien has a super record in SA this season having won four races from just seven races.

Lopov may now head to the Bendigo Cup over 2400m for his next start as O'Brien looks to continue the stayer's development.

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