Murray Bridge   15 Aug 2018
 
GOING: G

Trans Aust. Livestock Pty Mdn 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Partly Cloudy   Rail: True.  

Burning Man and The Spudster can provide the early pace. Not much in the way of speed here but Euro Gold did lead over further last time. WOODCROFT is overdue for a win and should go close. Has placed last two and from the wide draw might push on. At top and gets chance to break through. TROUBLESOME LAD is fitter for two runs in, the latest when runner up in a city maiden when hitting the line hard. Looks suited at the longer trip here. BURNING MAN has improved at each run to date and is close to a maiden win. Looks a leading player. EURO GOLD rates strongly on best form and is worth including here after racing out of his grade last time. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Woodcroft. Troublesome Lad the substitute.
1 542 BURNING MAN
MS S JAENSCH
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Send The Fleet, S G & Mrs S J Mathieson, Mrs A M Farley, P C & Mrs K A Headlam, Cadgee No 1, Ranga Racing, Mrs A P Gaffney
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run overraced early stages; raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 starters at Warracknabeal 3yo+ Mdn Aug 7 over 1200m, on slow going 2-1/2 len behind Belle Prix carrying 57kg. Before that eased near 1000m; made ground from midfield; 4th of 10 starters at this track 2yo+ Mdn Jul 25 over 1200m, 7-1/2 len behind Frosty Grey carrying 57.5kg. Thereabouts last time and rates well here.
6
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Hot Pink, Aqua V And Cap
2 65027 EURO GOLD
GRANT YOUNG
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs E Steel & S Steel
Last run shifted out early on and lost a plate; led to the turn and faded badly 7th of 11 starters at Morphettville (Bm60) Aug 1 over 1800m, slow track; 8 len behind Sasun carrying 52.5kg. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 10 runners at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn Jul 29 over 1700m, on slow going 1-1/4 len behind Eureka Sky carrying 57.5kg. Include among the chances.
4
J HOLDER
Black, Lime Green Horsehead Inside Horseshoe, Collar And Sleeves, Lime Green Cap, Black Seams
3 0x NUCLEAR BANG
R H WILKINSON
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
P S Manning, Mrs C M Manning, Mrs K M Wilkinson & R H Wilkinson
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he ran last (difficult to load; hampered at crossing; warning - racing manners) at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn in Jan over 1115m, 13-1/2 len behind Gracena with 55kg. Murray Bridge trial over 900m on Jul 5. Others make more appeal.
2
R J HURDLE
Lime Green And Orange Stripes, Lime Green Sleeves
4 555x8 PERFECT STORM
CHLOE SCOWN
12YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms M J Pengilly & Miss C S Scown
Having second run back today. Not raced for 45 days. First-up after three months 8th of 10 starters at Naracoorte 2yo+ Mdn Jul 1 over 1430m, on a wet track; 20-1/2 len behind Disco Rebel carrying 58kg. Previously second-up came from midfield; 5th of 9 runners at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn in Mar over 1430m, 4-1/2 len behind Dabay carrying 58kg. Unlikely to be contesting the finish here.
1
J POTTER
Navy, Gold Star And Sleeves, Navy Armband, Gold Cap, Navy Stars
5 37059 SANDHILL GALAXY
S R TURNER
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
R D Coleman, Mrs V J Coleman, S R Turner & Mrs E A Turner
Last run 5th of 12 runners at Warracknabeal 3yo+ Mdn Aug 7 over 1200m, slow track; 7 len behind Belle Prix with 58.5kg. Before that jumped awkwardly; raced on the pace prior to fading ran last at Mildura 2yo+ Mdn Jul 27 over 1300m, 11-1/4 len behind Reward For Silence with 58.5kg. Would need to improve lengths to feature here.
3
Green, Red Collar, Cuffs And Cap
6 77x57 SPUDSTA
DAVID BAYLIS
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S Baylis, D L Baylis, P T Ditchburn & S J Slade
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 13 starters at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn Jul 11 over 1250m, slow track; 3-3/4 len behind Volum with 55kg. Last start overraced early, middle stages; got back early 7th of 12 starters at Morphettville 3yo+ E&G Mdn Aug 1 over 1200m, slow track; 6 len behind Binding Force carrying 56kg. Expected to be doing best work late.
10
KAYLA CROWTHER
Pink And White Hoops, Black Cap
7 37x42 TROUBLESOME LAD
LLOYD KENNEWELL
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J M Gray, Mrs P J Gray, G J Stuart, D Stone, G Hardy, H Cochrane, J Foggo & Ms A Richardson
Third-up today. Resuming inconvenienced near 400m; 4th of 10 runners at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn Jul 18 over 1050m, 6 len behind Domination carrying 57.5kg. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 12 starters at Morphettville 3yo+ E&G Mdn Aug 1 over 1200m, slow track; 3/4 len behind Binding Force carrying 58kg. Ready to win and expected to go close.
12
D TOURNEUR
Gold, Royal Blue Vee And Cap
8 6x5 WOKIT
RYAN BALFOUR
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs D M Lewis, Mrs T J & Miss M J Holland, Ms T Markham & Mrs R A Balfour
Having third race start. First race start 6th of 8 runners at Morphettville Parks 3yo Mdn in Feb over 1000m, 7 len behind Incomparable with 55.5kg. Went for a break before returning raced greenly and hung out near 100m; sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 runners at Gawler 3yo Mdn Jul 29 over 1100m, slow track; 3-3/4 len behind Futago carrying 56kg. Needs to find more at this stage of campaign.
9
TODD PANNELL
Cerise, White Star Stripe, Royal Blue Sleeves, Cerise Cap With White Star
9 x4423 WOODCROFT
RYAN BALFOUR
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R B R (Mgr: R W Balfour), P Bogatec & G Male
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 starters at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn Aug 8 over 1512m, on slow going 2-3/4 len behind Easy Tiger with 56.5kg. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 runners at this track 2yo+ Mdn Jul 25 over 1400m, 1-3/4 len behind Gigglon with 56.5kg. Expected to give a sight despite draw.
11
RYUSEI SAKAI
Black, Gold Seams, Black And White Checked Cap, Gold Pom Pom
10 370x8 AMBISHOP
GARY SEARLE
9YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
I C Millen, Ms T Antoun, W G Johnson, G D Searle & G F Martin
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months 8th of 9 starters at Gawler 3yo Mdn Jul 29 over 1100m, slow track; 6-1/2 len behind Futago with 55.5kg. Previously second-up 9th of 12 runners at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn in Feb over 1100m, 7-1/4 len behind Moon Spinner with 55kg. Fitter and worth including in the multiples.
8
EMILY FINNEGAN
Royal Blue, Red Vee, White Sleeves, Black Cap
11 HINDLEY STREET
TONY MCEVOY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss S A Acornley, D J D Davis, D R J Desilva, Mrs R A Say, Mrs B J Francis, G A Francis, Mrs L Vertzonis, Ms K Pike, L C Myall.
Three-year-old gelding (Delago Deluxe - Hot Show). Tony Mcevoy has him ready for this with four trials leading in today's debut. Well beaten at most recent trial but blinkers on and pay to keep safe.
5
JAMIE KAH
White, Green Diamond Checks, Blue Sleeves And Cap
12 55x87 SIXTEEN AGAIN
KAREN LETTS-MAUND
11YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs K M Letts-Maund
Third-up today. First-up failed to make any headway during the race ran last at Morphettville Parks F&M (Bm64) Jul 11 over 1300m, on slow going 15-1/2 len behind Night Queen carrying 54kg. Last start 7th of 14 starters at this track 2yo+ Mdn Jul 25 over 1400m, 9-3/4 len behind Gigglon carrying 56kg. Take on trust.
7
J MAUND
Cerise, Navy Blue And Yellow Striped Sleeves And Cap