Murray Bridge   07 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

PLC Fencing Straight Up Handicap 1800m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: True.  

From the outside gate Chakado can cross and take up the running. ENCIPHERING (10) was a strong winner second-up when coming from a long way back and then wasn’t beaten far last start when ridden positively at headquarters. Expect them to be more conservative from the draw this time. Gets in light with the claim and fourth-up he’ll be very hard to hold out. LONGER ROUTE (5) made a mess of them two back over this trip at headquarters and while less effective last time, he had excuses. Backs up quickly and is well placed to rebound. CHAKADO (1) doesn’t win out of turn but has good early dash and is ticking along nicely. He’ll hunt across from the wide draw and take catching if left alone. TANNENBURG (6) has been warming into his prep with good late work over shorter trips and sets up well fourth-up rising to this journey. Toeroek booking signals intent. JOVIALE (13) continues to progress since his CL1 win at Gawler, should handle the extra trip and is worth keeping safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Enciphering each-way.
1 09942 CHAKADO
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  GREY  GELDING 62.0KG
Saddlers Knife (Mgr: G F Brook)
Racing well recently. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Morphettville Bm80 on February 21 over 1600m, neck behind Bamyan Buddha carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Morphettville Bm66 on January 31 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Royal Fox carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. One of the major hopes.
15
CAITLIN TOOTELL
White, Emerald Green Sash And Cap
2 28940 HASTA LA FIORENTE
SUE MURPHY
10YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
R W Brighton, Mrs M C Brighton, Ms S T Murphy & T F Huppatz
At the latest run 11th of 13 at Naracoorte Nara Cup (Bm78) on February 8 over 2000m, 18 len behind El James carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 7 at Penola Vignerons Bm74 on January 16 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Van Roy carrying 58.5kg at $14. Turning to others here.
14
D TOURNEUR
Lime, Black Band And Armbands
3 x9467 ROYAL MILE
JEFFREY SEARLE
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R J Dycer & N R Shaw
Dual acceptor. Most recently eased back early on 7th of 13 at Naracoorte Nara Cup (Bm78) on February 8 over 2000m, 7 len behind El James carrying 56kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 10 at Camperdown Camp Cup on January 17 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Mister Me carrying 55kg at $26. Looks safely held.
2
MS C JONES
Purple And Light Grey Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 40346 IMPOSING SUSPECT
SARAH RUTTEN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Burchell, C R Hills, M E Gazzard, B W James, T C Ellis, P M Wells, G D Morris, C Marsh, B I Flood, P J Telford, T M Heysen, M C Kosch, M M Dixon, R J Hay, K B Comley, S H Whicker, J j Williamson, C G Lynch & J E Kirby
At the latest run from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on February 28 over 1966m, slow going 3 len behind Andrew's Memory carrying 58kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 13 at Naracoorte Nara Cup (Bm78) on February 8 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind El James with 55kg at $7.50. Likely to find this out of reach.
11
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Green And Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
5 05315 LONGER ROUTE
MICK HUXTABLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S B Hayes, BM Glaetzer, T H Verco, A T Verco, R W Huxtable, J C Easley, M J Mcnab, C C Sargood, K J Gordon, C G Mayes, N F Smith, S M Prowse, B J Green, J B Lindsay & Last Route (Mgr: J M Reeves)
Last start 5th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on February 28 over 1966m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Andrew's Memory with 58kg at $2.70. The race before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Morphettville 0-66 February 7 over 1800m defeating Thermodynamic with 60kg at $2.90. Worth another try.
3
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Canary, Black Yoke, Cuffs And Cap
6 0x004 TANNENBURG
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield)
Last start 4th of 12 at Morphettville 0-66 on February 21 over 1522m, 2 len behind Wichitall carrying 60kg at $26. The race before that 12th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on February 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Streetcar Apollo with 54.5kg at $61. Has the ability to take this out.
8
JAKE TOEROEK
Lilac, Red Spots And Red Cap
7 95622 THERMODYNAMIC
NICOLE IRWIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
N J Irwin, Australian Racing Tours Pty Ltd (J E McGauran), T K Ingerson, N Bennett, C Shephard, M E Ellis, Dynamic 6 (A J Stanborough), Directly Racing Bloodstock , C W Dyett, M J Clemow, L M Conlon, D K Hardacre, R K Schultz, K Fallon, N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds & ZIP A DEE DO DAH
Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Kingscote Kcte Cup (Bm72) on February 21 over 1880m, 1.0 len behind Starlite Rebel with 60kg at $3.10. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Morphettville 0-66 on February 7 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Longer Route carrying 59kg at $10. Thereabouts last time out. Should be thereabouts.
6
WILL PRICE
Silver, Purple Star, Sleeves And Cap
8 80180 VINTAGE KOD
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D Kavanagh
Dual acceptor. At the latest run second last of 14 at Port Lincoln Pt L Cup on February 27 over 1960m, 10 len behind Excelman carrying 58kg at $31. The start before that second last of 9 at Port Lincoln Bm72 on January 11 over 1960m, 13 len behind Excelman with 57.5kg at $6.50. Struggling and not likely to threaten.
12
Black And White Diamonds, Lime Sleeves And Cap
9 92345 CYCLONE HARMONY
PETER GELAGOTIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Harmonious (Mgr: D M K Yu)
Dual acceptor. Most recently 5th of 12 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on February 12 over 2000m, 2 len behind Djockovic carrying 58kg at $12. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Pakenham Bm66 on January 23 over 2000m, 3 len behind Global Eclipse carrying 55kg at $8. Encouraging signs last time and is worth some thought.
13
TODD PANNELL
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
10 0x915 ENCIPHERING
GRANT KLUSKE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
W B Kluske, B G Kluske, D G Maddern, K Richardson, Mrs S R Richardson, D J Bentley, Miss J A Barnes, G Wingard, T J Watson, Mrs R M Watson, M P Broad, Mrs K L Broad, G W Kluske, G Greaves, Dr K A Davey, S A Wilson, B C Prime, G J Rayson, L Rayson & Ice to Eskimos (Mgr: J J Collins)
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Morphettville 0-66 on February 21 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Somewhere Soon with 54kg at $19. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Gawler 0-56 February 11 over 1508m defeating Princess On Palm with 58kg at $7. Capable of a big run.
9
BROOKE KING
Lilac, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 97001 LUMBER DREAM
GARRET LYNCH
8YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Racing sales
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Gawler 0-56 February 11 over 1708m defeating Morlaix with 59.5kg at $14. Before that ran last of 11 at Gawler 0-58 on January 28 over 1500m, 10 len behind Tokyo Ice carrying 56.5kg at $81. Hard to fault if at his best.
10
SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves
12 01x07 RETOURNE
CLAUDETTE ROSE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms C M Rose, J Clark, G R Eades, Mrs M B Eades, Ms M Bosman & M Bosman
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm62 on February 14 over 1550m, 10 len behind Andrew's Memory carrying 59.5kg at $71. Last start second last of 8 at Morphettville 0-66 on February 21 over 1800m, 6 len behind Somewhere Soon with 56.5kg at $41. Fitter but prefer to see again.
17
Black, Red Diamonds, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
13 00115 JOVIALE
STUART PADMAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A A Padman, G J Blight, J N Chapple, N C Phillips, B W Stewart & M C Wright
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Morphettville Parks Bm62 on February 28 over 1550m, slow going 1.3 len behind Midlife Crisis carrying 57kg at $6.50. Before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Strathalbyn 0-56 February 18 over 1600m defeating Rubini with 58kg at $2.10. Worth another chance on a back-up of a week.
12
ROCHELLE MILNES
Red, Gold Stars And Cap
14 25020 RUBINI
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms J Heaney, J A Atkinson, P J Walding, Mrs L A Warnock, Supa Satday (Mgr: Mrs L A Warnock), C A Reynolds, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, P J Ninnis, S W S Rolls, P Gonis, A J Tonkin, Mrs K Rolls & T Gonis
Most recently eased back early on 10th of 13 at Morphettville Parks Bm62 on February 28 over 1550m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Midlife Crisis carrying 55.5kg at $12. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on February 18 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Joviale with 59.5kg at $9.50. Can improve and is worth thought.
1
JACKSON MURPHY
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
15 64855 HEAD OF THE HERD
SARAH RUTTEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B W James, C R Hills, P J Burchell, T C Ellis, P M Wells, D V Gray, T M Heysen, K B Comley, M E Gazzard & M S Forster
Most recently struggled in the run home; 5th of 10 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on February 18 over 2050m, 8 len behind Flying Assassin with 59.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on February 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Somewhere Soon with 60kg at $5.50. Looks safely held.
7
KAYLA CROWTHER
Green And Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
16 94035 THE TANK
GRANT YOUNG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
D Prade & C Prade
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Gawler 0-56 on February 11 over 1708m, 5.5 len behind Lumber Dream with 57.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Gawler 0-56 on January 28 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Wild Willy carrying 57.5kg at $11. Needs to do more.
4
ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Teal, Black Seams, White Cap
17 68062 SADLER'S SONG
NATALIE MOODY
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N A Moody, C J Coomber, G P Moody, Mrs R J Moody, N S Moody & Miss A Coomber
Dual acceptor. Most recently 2nd of 12 at Port Lincoln Bm54 on February 27 over 1750m, neck behind Muffla carrying 53kg at $8. The run before that 6th of 9 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on February 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Joviale carrying 54kg at $18. Others have better credentials.
5
ALYSHA WARREN
White, Green Shamrocks, Black and Green Halved Sleeves, White With Green Shamrocks Cap