Strathalbyn   24 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

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Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +3m W/Post-400m, True Remainder.  

Genuine tempo with Brooklyn Baby and Star Decorum pressing for the lead. SHALHAVMUSIK (3) has returned in good order this campaign and should appreciate the slight drop in grade as he comes back to a sprinting trip. Drawn to get the gun run and looks the one they’ll need to beat. LUNARSHOT (6) has produced two solid efforts since resuming and should be nearing her peak now third-up. PULAMBI (2) left herself with far too much to do last start when sent out public elect but was okay late. She’s much better than that run suggests and is worth another chance. SUMAMBISTARR (4) has been mixing her form but her peaks measure up. Her Port Lincoln run two back was good, and a repeat sees her right in the finish. URBANISE (1) can struggle to string good runs together but drops back in trip off a 50-day freshen and kept ticking over with a jumpout. Holder sticks, and it wouldn’t shock to see her in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shalhavmusik to win.
1 71938 URBANISE
JON O'CONNOR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
P A Crawford, J B O'Connor, Mrs O A Crawford & Mrs C Crawford
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start ran last of 8 at Morphettville Cl2 on November 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Mellifluent carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Gawler Cl1 on October 24 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Morlaix carrying 57.5kg at $6. Looks suited to contest, don’t underestimate.
6
J HOLDER
Green, Royal Blue Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
2 46088 PULAMBI
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis) & G A Kent
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Balaklava 0-56 on December 3 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Real Valentia carrying 57.5kg at $3.70. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track Bm56 on November 16 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Fashion Dog carrying 58kg at $8.50. Encouraging effort last start. Tough to beat if near her best.
3
TODD PANNELL
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Aqua Blue Cap
3 31445 SHALHAVMUSIK
GRANT YOUNG
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mr. J N Fox
Most recently 5th of 10 at Murray Bridge Mares 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lucky Fortuna with 58.5kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cl1 on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Autumn Frost carrying 55kg at $17. Certainly worth another chance.
2
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Teal, Black Seams, White Cap
4 97938 SUMAMBISTARR
JAMES SHORT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs J Bacchus, G R Bacchus, Mrs M G Pedersen, M S Pedersen, Miss S S Pedersen & S J Fitzpatrick
Last start got back early 8th of 11 at Bordertown F&M 0-54 on December 14 over 1300m, 8 len behind Briseis Eclipse carrying 57kg at $20. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Port Lincoln F&M 0-56 on December 5 over 1210m, slow going 2 len behind Glass Bay carrying 56kg at $14. In a suitable race and is worth including.
5
POLLY BREWSTER
Red, Yellow Sash And Sleeves, Blue Cap
5 27007 BROOKLYN BABY
STEPHEN THEODORE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S J Theodore, B C Obst, T E Woodgate, Mrs M L Butcher, K M Hinkley, L J Theodore, Mrs M M Theodore & P J Raison
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Oakbank F&M 0-56 on December 19 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Redwinelover with 57.5kg at $13. The run before that couldn't go on with it; ran last of 12 at Murray Bridge 0-58 on November 19 over 1000m, 9 len behind Zuetoro with 55.5kg at $11. Unreliable and needs to do more.
4
KAYLA CROWTHER
Pink, Yellow Diamond Braces
6 66x05 LUNARSHOT
ALEXANDER JUSTICE
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
A C S Justice
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at Clare 0-54 on November 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ruling Goddess with 56kg at $11. Second run from a spell 5th of 9 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm68 on December 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Out Of Square carrying 54kg at $151. In the mix.
1
L STOJAKOVIC
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves
7 5060x PRANCING COUNTESS
CHRIS BIEG
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
M S Ghelfi, A W J Strawbridge, D A Tudorovic, S C Cox, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, M P Faull, MA Nayda, M Connell, J R Nicholls, R S Noll, M B Smith, A J Bruce, D J Myers & Southern States (Mgr: B Pike)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Gawler 0-56 August 3 over 1500m, soft track; 10 len behind Robert The Puss with 55kg at $15. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Penola 0-56 June 1 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Hard Leaf with 57kg at $6.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.
8
MATT CHADWICK
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands
8 85725 STAR DECORUM
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D E Magro, J Lund, Ohana (Mgr: Mrs S M Turnbull), A B Prior, Ms A J Dawson, M D Burt, M R Dean, Spicy Neigh Neighs (Mgr: J F Duggan), S J Horsburgh, S M Wilson & Mrs M J Male
Most recently 5th of 12 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on December 5 over 1350m, 4 len behind Diadochos carrying 54.5kg at $8. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Wentworth Cl3 on November 4 over 1390m, long-neck behind Titan Rising with 55kg at $6. Might struggle again.
7
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves, Black And Orange Quartered Cap