Murray Bridge   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Fred Vella Tyre & Crash Repair Handicap 1600m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: +3m 1200m Chute, +5.5m Remainder.  

A solid tempo on the cards with Bamyan Buddha leading the way. I CATCHEM FOX (2) has been in stellar form of late and can keep the ball rolling, after scoring well here last time. A key scratching makes him the clear top pick. MELLIFLUENT (6) is knocking on the door and gets some good weight off for this. Toeroek sticks and he looks a genuine threat. SURPRISE COMING (5) continues to threaten but has just lacked the winning blow. Drops back to the mile and is in the mix again but needs to find a bit more. BAMYAN BUDDHA (1) is a tough gelding but will likely find it a bit too hard under the big weight. Worth keeping safe in exotics thought. Even BOLT BY (4) not entirely without hope having posted consecutive wins in November. SUGGESTED PLAY: I Catchem Fox to win again.
1 24544 BAMYAN BUDDHA
GRANT YOUNG
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 65.0KG
J N Fox
Racing well recently. Most recently ran last in a small field at this track Bm80 on December 20 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind I Catchem Fox carrying 61.5kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 10 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 1500m, 2 len behind Snoopy Now carrying 62.5kg at $16. Major player.
2
BROOKE KING
Teal, Black Seams, White Cap
2 25121 I CATCHEM FOX
DARRYL DODSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
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
Recent form sound. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm80 December 20 over 1600m defeating Snoopy Now with 53kg at $2.90. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Snoopy Now with 53.5kg at $3. Sure to get all the favours from barrier two.
1
ALYSHA WARREN
White, Royal Blue Spots, Sleeves And Cap
3 3x645 OTAGO
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
R T D Racing, Pinot Party, G&C Bayview, C McLeish, K Hoefel, A P Grant, A L Mitchell, T G Lines, C J Lines, Mrs J E Lines, Mrs K Spence, Mrs J L Hill, B K Hill, J H Glasscock, M J Glasscock, D E Gwynne, D W Gniel, Mrs E M Clotworthy & Allez Boom
Dual acceptor. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm78 on December 27 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Welcometotheshow carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 7 at Geelong Ballan Cup on November 8 over 1535m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Fridge Monster with 57.5kg at $3.10. Not far away last time. Hard to beat on his best form.
3
JACOB OPPERMAN
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams
4 43116 BOLT BY
JUDY STREETS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L R Dare, D Heffernan, B Heffernan & Miss H G M Bryce
Last start got back early 6th of 10 at Bordertown Bord Cup Bm 74 on December 14 over 2000m, 3 len behind Vega Magnifico with 59kg at $8. Before that came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Clare Clre Cup Bm 72 November 23 over 1800m defeating Dual Fuel with 58.5kg at $6. Likely to find this out of reach.
5
DYLAN CABOCHE
Sky Blue, Grey Fern, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap, Grey Ferns, Sky Blue Pom Pom
5 57535 SURPRISE COMING
MICK HUXTABLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T H Verco, Mrs L G Verco, Mrs S E Huxtable, S M E Haigh, Mrs L Haigh, R J Eley, Mrs M A Eley, R S Nance, Ms T F Hansen, S J Schulz, M B Millbank, Mrs S J Millbank, M A Kirkham, Mrs V Kirkham, L S Young, M W Pitkin, Mrs L K Pitkin, L N Paech & S B Mckechnie
At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track Bm70 on December 20 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Falaise with 60kg at $4.60. Before that 3rd of 9 at Donald Don Cup on November 16 over 1620m, 2 len behind Dark Journey with 54kg at $3. One of the better chances.
4
KAYLA CROWTHER
Canary, Black Yoke, Cuffs And Cap
6 13453 MELLIFLUENT
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
International Thoroughbred Alliance (Mgr: L Trimboli), Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), A Barbaro, S R Wear, A W Thede, D J Thede, Dr L A Weaver, N T Saunders, A Colangelo, B R Johnson, S Morris, L Fusco & Mrs E A Trimboli-Sorgini
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Morphettville 0-64 on December 27 over 1600m, nose behind Maxxi Bon carrying 60kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track 0-66 on December 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Extinguish carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. In the mix again.
3
JAKE TOEROEK
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves, Aqua Blue Cap
7 0x267 INDIAN JEWEL
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
B M Taylor, Mrs F P Taylor & Mrs C N Taylor
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Bm74 on December 27 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Miss Playlounge carrying 56kg at $12. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on December 20 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Angland with 54kg at $9.50. Can bounce back.
1
ROCHELLE MILNES
Dark Green, Stylised Logo, Red Sleeves And Cap