Murray Bridge   09 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Thomas Farms Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: +3m 1200m Chute; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.61)  

Just a moderate tempo headed by I Am A Fine Line, Great City and All Kyoto. EMBELLISHER (7) has caught the eye in his two runs back without finding the placings. Will appreciate stepping out to the 1400m and gets the chance to take much closer order drawing the inside pillar. Ready. BRIMARVI ROSEMARIE (10) was scratched at the gate last start when firm in the market. Has been looking for further and now gets her chance. Watch for her charging hard late. LET IT RIDE (3) failed to fire a shot last start but was much better the start prior when missing by a neck at Penola. Looks better suited over this journey and draws well for Opperman. One to consider. I AM A FINE LINE (11) finds it tough to break through but has turned in some solid performances. Strips fitter on the rapid turnaround and carries a feather on her back with the 3kg claimer engaged. Not without her chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Embellisher the one to beat.
1 5820x GEETEE FORTY
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms J Heaney, B J Davis, B Mackay, Mrs D Mackay, Brookers (Mgr: N Pearce), C J Gair, J P Cimino, M D Alcorn, D Virgara, G J Blight, Mrs S A Blight, L E Williams, Ms S A Longbottom & Risdon Racing (Mgr: R B Turner)
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Ellerslie Maat December 26 over 2100m, soft track; 9 len behind Pennine Way with 57kg at $31.90. Previously first up; third of 14 at Matamata September 13 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Grit carrying 58.5kg at $5.60. Prepared to risk today barring a strong move in the market.
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BEN PRICE
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
2 535x4 GREAT CITY
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J E Hickmott, J R Young, Ms C T Summers, P M Daniel, Miss L M Partington, Mrs J C Partington, P D Brown & Mrs S K Vlachos
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 12 at Oakbank 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Conni Island with 58kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Covert Witness carrying 57.5kg at $101. In the mix.
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STEPHANIE LACY
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
3 x7729 LET IT RIDE
MATTHEW SEYERS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D C Pantelos
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1900m, 11 len behind Little Chicago carrying 58kg at $5. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1600m, neck behind Glacies Heart with 58kg at $4.20. Can turn things around.
2
JACOB OPPERMAN
White, Royal Blue, Red And Yellow Checks
4 867x TAKE A PICK
STEPHEN THEODORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Ararat Mdn-Sw November 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Verona Rupes with 59.5kg at $11. On debut eighth of 12 at Coleraine Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Thinkhardandfast carrying 59.5kg at $19. Prefer to see how he returns.
9
CONNOR MURTAGH
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap With Black Star
5 50x08 ALL KYOTO
TYSON COWAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs S Brewster, R Brewster, J Brewster, B Irons, M W Simmonds, Ms S Simmonds, J M Sarti & N D Ramsay
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1050m, 11 len behind Endless Forevers with 57kg at $41. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1350m, 9 len behind Lady Of Savoy with 57kg at $101. Not going well enough. Struggling to make a case.
7
JAKE TOEROEK
White, Three Royal Blue Sashes
6 7x0 CAPTAIN LOVE
KAREN LETTS-MAUND
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs K M Letts-Maund, Miss M C Maund , T A Maund
Second-up. First start 7th of 12 at Randwick Kensington 2yo Hcp on May 15 over 1400m, in the wet; 10 len behind Megastar Heart with 56.5kg at $41. Went for a break before returning second last of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1350m, slow going 12 len behind Silver Lifestyle carrying 57kg at $31. Unlikely to be competitive.
12
TODD PANNELL
Cerise, Navy Blue And Yellow Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 3x64 EMBELLISHER
ANDREW GLUYAS
3YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
A P Mezzini, L M Macdonald, R Birt, D R Cooney, J Frost, S J Knox, Ms K A Koch, R Van Den Berg, R Mannik, L Pansini, L A Valente & Embellisher Syndicate (Mgr: D Lobasso)
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1000m, 9 len behind Ad Astra carrying 57kg at $7. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Top Of The Ridge carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Rates highly. Ready to win.
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TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
White, Black Stripes
8 4407x TOFINO
R DANIEL & T STANBURY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms P A Stanbury & Miss M F Stanbury
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Mildura Mdn-Sw September 7 over 2000m, soft track; 11 len behind Singing Duke carrying 57kg at $21. On debut fourth of 10 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Haunui with 55.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how he has returned.
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MS S METCALFE
Royal Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes And Cap
9 900x SHEEZA WARRIOR
JUDY STREETS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M Newman & J D Frew
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Gawler 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1500m, 13 len behind Painted Pony carrying 57.5kg at $101. On debut ninth of 11 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1100m, 6 len behind Articulating carrying 53kg at $61. Doesn't bring the right form to the table.
11
A J STEAD
Black With Gold Triangular Logo, Gold Sleeves And Cap
10 2x406 BRIMARVI ROSEMARIE
SARAH RUTTEN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
B J Vivian & Mrs M R Vivian
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1250m, 5 len behind All Too Mysti carrying 55kg at $26. The run before that second last of 11 at Oakbank 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1050m, 6 len behind Up The Den carrying 55.5kg at $11. Expected to make her presence felt.
8
M NUNES
Royal Blue, Pink Striped Sleeves
11 50245 I AM A FINE LINE
ROSLYN DAY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
Miss R Day
Last start 5th of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1430m, 4.5 len behind Fancy Shoulder carrying 52kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1350m, slow going 3 len behind Silver Lifestyle carrying 55kg at $7. Not without her chance.
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POLLY BREWSTER
Red With Black Club, White Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
12 73958 PRANCE 'N' BOW
G LESNIKOWSKI & R HANNEMANN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
R Hannemann
Most recently 8th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Silver Lifestyle carrying 52kg at $18. The run before that 5th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind All Too Mysti with 53.5kg at $91. Will need to do a bit more.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Bottle Green, White Yoke, Ivory Striped Sleeves, White Cap