Murray Bridge   04 Dec 2016
 
GOING: G(4)

Rs Nance (Bm56) 1208m

Track: GOOD 3   Thunderstorms Early   Rail: Out 2m 1500m to 1000m. 3m Remainder, Sectional 604m.  

Icelandic Star, Cesc and Just A Dream can push forward from the jump. RAMESSES hit the line hard to miss by a nose when resuming. Doesn't usually fire fresh but has twice won second up so he looks to have come back well and can improve. Cesc can lead and Just A Dream will sit handy. RAMESSES put a disappointing two-run campaign behind him to miss by a nose at Strathalbyn FU. Had to do some work in that and has won 2/5 2U. Has a tricky gate but can be winning with Neilson sticking. INFINITY QUEEN resumes off solid runs in much stronger city company. Gets the handy claim and expect her to be ready this time. BELEAGUER got back but flew home to place this grade FU and the well-bred gelding can go on with it now with Kay replacing the apprentice. SHARK MIRAGE was good winning to back and is worth consideration on that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Win bet Ramesses - he caught the eye running on first up.
1 5426x INFINITY QUEEN
RYAN BALFOUR
12YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
R B R (Mgr: R W Balfour), S B Powell, D I Macdonald, H E Bryant, D Q Julius & Vision Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S B Powell)
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation lost a plate; 6th of 9 starters at Morphettville Parks (Bm70) in Jul over 1250m, slow track; 4 len behind Miss Joolia carrying 54.5kg. Previously first up; blocked for run in straight; 6th of 9 runners at Morphettville Parks F&M (Bm70) in May over 1250m, 1-3/4 len behind Deanna Jean carrying 55kg. Expect bold showing.
8
DYLAN CABOCHE
Blue, Green Stars And Cap
2 78x9x CESC
JOHN A O'CONNOR
13YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M O'Connor
Resumes racing after a long spell. Finished off last preparation faded in the straight ran last at Bunbury 3yo+ C&G Hcp-C3 in Mar over 1400m, 18-1/4 len behind Material Man carrying 56kg. When resuming last campaign had tough run and tired 5th of 9 starters (shifted out near 200m; caused interference; rider charged with careless riding) at Ascot 3yo+ Hcp (68) in Jan 2015 over 1400m, 2-1/2 len behind Venetian Prince carrying 52.5kg. Murray Bridge trial over 900m on in Jul. Needs easier.
2
TODD PANNELL
Royal Blue, Black And White Band, Royal Blue Cap
3 66700 STERNO
GRANT YOUNG
13YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss P S Cleal, J W McGrath & Miss K A McGrath
Last outing passed fit at barrier and jumped awkwardly; failed to make any headway during the race 11th of 12 starters at Gawler 4yo+ (Bm60) Nov 23 over 1200m, 9-1/4 len behind Nordic Eclipse carrying 58kg. The run before hampered near 400m; 10th of 12 starters at Morphettville Parks (Bm75) Nov 19 over 1000m, 4-3/4 len behind Itz Invincible carrying 54kg. PLace.
9
J HOLDER
Green, Tartan Maltese Cross, White Cap
4 x0918 SHARK MIRAGE
EMMA HUBBARD
13YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
R J Cowan Mrs T C Cowan & A N Barratt
Last run jumped awkwardly; 8th of 13 starters at Strathalbyn E&G (Bm56) Nov 20 over 1203m, 6-1/2 len behind Rug Rat with 61kg. The run before won by a head (jumped awkwardly) Gawler 3yo+ (Bm56) Nov 3 over 1100m defeating Red Dazzle with 59kg. Has claims.
3
DAVID TOOTELL
Light Blue And Purple Diamonds, Light Blue Cap, Purple Pom Pom
5 x00x2 RAMESSES
MARK MINERVINI
13YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms C Lindgren & Mrs G Lapico
Having second run back today. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 runners at Strathalbyn E&G (Bm56) Nov 20 over 1203m, a nose behind Rug Rat with 57.5kg. Previously second-up ran last at this track (Bm60) in Jul over 1206m, on heavy track; 17-3/4 len behind Murti carrying 56.5kg. Top chance, has upside.
11
M NEILSON
Royal Blue, Gold Checks, Silver Sleeves And Cap With Red Seams
6 x7932 ICELANDIC STAR
DARREN MAGRO
11YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G L Connor, P R Mules, Mrs J C Mules, Ms M Dixon & Bm Farley
Recent form impressive for this race. Last run raced on the pace then 2nd of 10 starters at Port Lincoln Hcp (C1) Nov 13 over 1210m, 1/2 len behind Lauvassa carrying 57.5kg. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 starters at Port Lincoln Hcp (C2) Nov 2 over 1000m, 4-1/4 len behind Jiriki carrying 58kg. Each way.
10
J MAUND
Light Green, White Diagonal Stripes, Light Green Sleeves And Cap
7 00x94 BACKSTAGE PASS
K M SWEENEY
11YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
K M Sweeney, S W & Mrs K M Hayward, M A Smith, Ms C M Kelly, D Adamopoulos, R A & Mrs S Buckley, Double Blue Tickets
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 starters at Gawler 3yo+ Hcp (C1) Nov 3 over 1200m, 10-3/4 len behind Red Fairarie carrying 57kg. Last start slowly away; got back early 4th of 11 starters at Strathalbyn (Bm56) Nov 20 over 1353m, 4-1/4 len behind Tableaux with 55kg. Continues to make headway.
12
ANNA JORDSJO
Royal Blue, Orange Armbands, Yellow Cap
8 0x0x3 BELEAGUER
KAREN BYRNES
12YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
K M Byrnes, R Thomas, J Thomas, T Davis, M Stapleton, L Thacker, L Frazer, J Pfeiffer & M Flavel
Having second run back today. Last run 3rd of 11 runners at Balaklava 3yo+ E&G (Bm56) Nov 9 over 1210m, 1-3/4 len behind Nordic Eclipse with 54kg. At only start last preparation ran last at Gawler 3yo+ (Bm56) in Sep over 1212m, on slow going 10-3/4 len behind Red Dazzle carrying 58kg. Useful type, definite improver.
5
JAMIE KAH
White, Purple Maltese Cross, Orange Sleeves And Cap
9 x800x RIGHTEOUS RULER
JOHN GLATZ
14YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J A Glatz & Mrs M Glatz
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation when during race and overraced during race; ran last at this track 4yo+ (Bm56) in Aug over 1604m, 11-1/2 len behind Watch The Wolf with 58kg. First up last campaign passed fit at barrier; ran last at Gawler (Bm60) in Jul over 1100m, on heavy track; 14-3/4 len behind Really Edgy with 58kg. Marginal prospect.
4
BRANDON GRIFFITHS
Black, White Hoops, Red Sleeves And Cap
10 30644 LITTLE JAY JAY
NICOLE IRWIN
11YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
D J Irwin
Last run laid in in the straight; ran on from midfield; 4th of 11 starters at Clare (Bm56) Nov 27 over 1100m, 2-1/2 len behind Call Me Penny carrying 56.5kg. Start before jumped awkwardly; 4th of 11 runners at Balaklava 3yo+ E&G (Bm56) Nov 9 over 1210m, 1-3/4 len behind Nordic Eclipse with 56.5kg. Needs to lift on last few to make an impression here.
13
MS K BISHOP
Silver, Purple 5 Point Star, Sleeves And Cap
11 0x9x6 TIMES LIKE THESE
MS J POTTS
13YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss J L Potts
Having second run back today. Last run blocked for run on straightening and hampered concluding stages; 6th of 13 starters at Strathalbyn E&G (Bm56) Nov 20 over 1203m, 2-1/2 len behind Rug Rat carrying 55kg. At only start last preparation hampered near 100m; 9th of 13 runners at Strathalbyn (Bm56) in May over 1205m, on slow going 9-1/2 len behind Our Prospect with 56kg.
14
Black, Yellow Band, Lilac Sleeves, White Cap
12 09600 JUST A DREAM
K M KNOWLES
12YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
T W Flint
Last start blundered at start; raced on the pace prior to fading 12th of 14 starters at this track 4yo+ Hcp (C1) Nov 16 over 1408m, 18-1/2 len behind Social Set carrying 51kg. Start before ran last at Balaklava 3yo+ Hcp (C2) Oct 19 over 1600m, 22-1/4 len behind Daisy's Joy with 54kg. Hard to enthuse.
7
JEMMA FREW
Tangerine, Blue Horseshoe, Tangerine And Blue Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
13 6x58x LIMBO QUEEN
STEVEN TOOTELL
16YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
M D Tootell, J N Fiegert & S E Tootell
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when - didn't handle going; ran last at Gawler (Bm56) in Jul over 1500m, on rain affected going; 17-1/2 len behind Wicked Promise with 54kg. When resuming last campaign 5th of 11 runners at this track (Bm60) in Jul over 1206m, in the wet; 9-3/4 len behind Murti with 54kg. Needs more time.
1
ZAC SPAIN
Hot Pink, White Vee, Stars Sleeves And Cap
14 77x20 PLEASE RESET
SHARYN RATSCH
13YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs S K Ratsch & D W Ratsch
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Wentworth (Bm48) Nov 1 over 1200m, 4-1/4 len behind Rainbow Bay with 55kg. Last start 10th of 12 starters at Gawler 4yo+ (Bm60) Nov 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Nordic Eclipse with 54kg. Has failed to show enough to come into contention here.
6
M F POON
Gold, Lime Green Maltese Cross And Sleeves