Murray Bridge 20 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Murdoch Insurance Brokers Handicap 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Rail: +3m 900m-400m, True Remainder. |
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Despite the small field Bamyan Buddha, I Catchem Fox and Snoopy Now will set a genuine tempo. Small but competitive field to kick things off. SNOOPY NOW (2) bounced straight back to form last start with a brave on-pace win at Gawler. Rises to the mile on the quick back-up and can keep the momentum rolling. CIELAO (6) is an in-form mare who should be very competitive. She had to dig deep to hold off a fast finisher last week. Steps up in grade but carries a featherweight with the 3kg claimer engaged. Expect her to bounce straight to the front and prove tough to reel in. I CATCHEM FOX (5) is rock-hard fit and racing in career-best form. Couldn’t reel in Snoopy Now last time but meets him better at the weights now, giving him every chance to turn the tables. BAMYAN BUDDHA (1) comes through the same race and profiles to finish closer with weight relief. Peaking now and drawn perfectly. Don’t overlook. ENTRUSTING (4) was a good winner at Bendigo two back and remains worth keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Snoopy Now to win.
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| 1 | x2454 |
BAMYAN BUDDHA
GRANT YOUNG 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG J N Fox Most recently 4th of 10 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 1500m, 2 len behind Snoopy Now with 62.5kg at $16. The start before that 5th of 9 at Morphettville Happy Trails on November 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Komachi carrying 56.5kg at $15. Sets up well and can threaten. |
1 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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| 2 | x61f1 |
SNOOPY NOW
DARRYL HEWITT 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston Last start won by 0.9 len at Gawler Bm78 December 13 over 1500m defeating I Catchem Fox carrying 58.5kg at $4. The start before that didn't finish the race at Morphettville in the LR John Letts November 4 over 1800m. Back in form and can win again. |
2 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 3 | 02528 |
CRAFTY BOSS
GEOFF WITHERS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG G Withers, G R Brindley, S Bodin & P B Racing (Mgr: B Fletcher) Dual acceptor. At the latest run 8th of 13 at Ballarat Bm84 on December 6 over 2000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Prince Eric with 54.5kg at $31. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Penshurst Penshurst Cup on November 22 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Chairman with 58kg at $7.50. SCRATCHED. |
1 ALANA KELLY |
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| 4 | x5610 |
ENTRUSTING
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) & Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke) Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 11 at Caulfield Bm74 on November 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Opening Address carrying 59kg at $21. Before that won by 0.5 len at Bendigo Bm70 October 29 over 1600m defeating Masterful carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Can sneak into the frame. |
3 J HOLDER |
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| 5 | 52512 |
I CATCHEM FOX
DARRYL DODSON 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG D I Dodson, Magic and Mates (Mgr: M C R Pfitzner), D R E Pfitzner, R D Pfitzner, L Hopkins, Ms H Hopkins, T Adams, M C Pfitzner, Mrs P Gordon, J Gordon, A P Robertson, Mrs C R Robertson, Mrs Y D Earle & J F Earle Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Snoopy Now with 53.5kg at $3. The run before that favourite; won by 1.2 len at Morphettville Parks Bm66 November 29 over 1550m defeating Isuspectjeu with 57.5kg at $3.80. Racing well and is a key chance. |
4 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 6 | 01011 |
CIELAO
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M J Hickmott), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Northwood Equine (Mgr: M K Dawson), S F Emery, D A Lawn, M Wilkins, Mrs S Wilkins, Horses Head (Mgr: P E McEvoy), P J Hyland, Mrs T M Stevens & Avonmore Racing (Mgr: D Blackmore) Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Gawler 0-64 December 13 over 1500m defeating Mrs Penny Cracker with 58kg at $2.15. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 November 29 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Extinguish carrying 58kg at $4. Mare in form and can keep it going under the light weight. |
2 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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