Murray Bridge   30 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Fore + Flex Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: Good 4     Rail: +7m 1200m Chute, +10m Remainder. (Pent: 5.51)  

Solid tempo headed by Splash Of White and Dream Baby. DREAM BABY (13) was brave first-up when leading and sticking on for second over 1200m at Strathalbyn. Fitter for that run and can take plenty of catching again. ZIPPITY DOODAH (8) resumes as a gelding and has shown enough in recent trials. Light weight with the claim and looks set to run a bold race fresh. I AM RALPH (16) will get a long way back from the car park draw but can get involved if they overdo it early doors. MAPLEWAY (6) was an eye-catcher here first-up when closing strongly into fifth. Is sure to have come on with that run under his belt and is one of the chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dream Baby gets the nod.
1 4033 JANDAMI
DARRYL DODSON
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
D I Dodson, G M Bowyer, S J O'Rourke, J B O'Rourke & R J Wilson
Going well. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, head behind Tosen Storm carrying 58kg at $3.90. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind She's Impeccable with 58kg at $12. Will be charging hard again late.
9
KAYLA CROWTHER
Red, Pink Spots
2 9x54 MIKKI TANGO
MARK W LEWIS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M W Lewis, H Leverink, B H Leverink, Rams (Mgr: C Lessue), Hay Merchants (Mgr: A C Quilliam), Southtown (Mgr: D M Schuster), G L Higgins, K J Klopp, Mrs K M Klopp, Miss E K Klopp, M P Player, P L Player, Why The Long Face (Mgr: L Lusty), S G Sweeney & N Gopaul
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Top Of The Ridge with 58kg at $91. Second-up 4th of 13 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Tosen Storm carrying 58kg at $20. In the mix.
3
J HOLDER
Orange, Red, White And Blue Striped Sleeves, Orange Cap
3 78537 ALL TOO TRUE
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
D Alexander, C J Altman, D P Bloomfield, T Connolly, Easling Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: J A Easling), G Harvey, Mrs M Langsford, A M Langsford, J A Leahy, Mrs T J Leahy, A Levin, D J March, G A Pearson, G J March, J Plummer, Mrs N Plummer, S Plummer & B K Waters
Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 13 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tosen Storm carrying 57kg at $6.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1606m, 1.5 len behind Wimmera Star carrying 59kg at $4.20. Better than the last run suggests.
12
CALLAN MURRAY
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes And Cap
4 x89x4 CHARMING DEXTER
JOHN MACMILLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R P Kervers, Ms L Karpowicz, Mrs J B Dean, R M Dean, Mrs C A Watts & M B O Watts
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 14 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Murph carrying 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Sav On Ice with 57.5kg at $151. Faces tough task.
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TODD PANNELL
Gold, Purple Sunrise, Teal Collar, Sleeves And Peak
5 027 EAGLE MOON
JOHN MACMILLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell, Dr J K Sinclair, MacMillan Racing Syndicate (Mgr: Ms T J Hartwell), A G Grantham, Dr K W Fryer, G J Sanders & Mrs M A Birnie
Last start 7th of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Super Lad with 55kg at $3.70. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1430m, 1.4 len behind Fancy Shoulder with 57kg at $41. Don't underestimate.
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EMILY FINNEGAN
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
6 40x5 MAPLEWAY
ALEXANDER JUSTICE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Bungan Street Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 14 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Murph carrying 57.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1200m, 11 len behind Shadow Eagle carrying 57.5kg at $31. Likely improver.
6
FELICITY ATKINSON
White, Red Hoops And Collar, Black And White Hooped Sleeves And Hooped Cap
7 3 AI ROCKET
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
GENIE TAN
Was well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Pamiers with 57kg at $4.60. Among the main chances, just needs some luck from wide draw.
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M NUNES
NAVY, YELLOW DIAMONDS, CHECKS SLEEVES, NAVY CAP, TAN CHECKS
8 4x ZIPPITY DOODAH
DARRYL CARRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
H M B Capital Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S Cummings)
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 4th of 11 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Women In Uniform with 58kg at $3.80. Capable of a bold return as a gelding.
8
MONIKA WOLANIN
Black, Cerise Sleeves, Black Cap
9 74x9 BLONDI'S BOMBSHELL
DARRYL HEWITT
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms J C Preston & D L Hewitt
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 11 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Hysterical Lady carrying 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 24 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Navigli carrying 53kg at $151. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on.
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MARGARET COLLETT
Pink, White Stars, Pink Cap With White Stars
10 x5542 MISS PANTHERLOT
TRAVIS DOUDLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
S B Hayes, T K Phillips, B J Light, Miss S J Feist, A J Pech, Mrs J Evans, BACKWARDS TREADMILL (Mgr: C J Bevan), G Manuel, R Pearson, D Jachmann, W P Fargher, S G Falland, T Manuel, Ms A M Auld, Sir Pantherlot (Mgr: M R Doecke) & J Feist
Going well. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Clare 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind So Immaculate with 56kg at $3.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Hysterical Lady carrying 57.5kg at $10. Holds claims.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
Black And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
11 0x4 PENNY BANG BANG
JASON CANNON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C Pretlove
Third race start. First start ran last of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1050m, 12 len behind Divino Cavallo with 56kg at $151. Returned from break 4th of 11 at Clare 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 4 len behind So Immaculate with 55.5kg at $41. This looks too tough.
9
CAITLYN MUNRO
Black, Pink J And White C Logo, Black Cap, Pink Pom Pom
12 40653 BRIMARVI ROSEMARIE
SARAH RUTTEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
B J Vivian & Mrs M R Vivian
Last start 3rd of 9 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind I Am A Fine Line carrying 55kg at $4.20. Before that 5th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Take A Pick carrying 55kg at $4.40. In the mix.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Royal Blue, Pink Striped Sleeves
13 34x2 DREAM BABY
DAVID JOLLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M J O'Donnell
Second-up. First-up after eight months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Hysterical Lady with 56.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Slick 'N' Quick carrying 56kg at $2.80. Will prove hard to reel in.
14
J POTTER
Cream, Dark Green FF Brand And Armbands
14 59627 SPLASH OF WHITE
MATTHEW SEYERS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
B L Terry & Mrs J C Terry
Most recently sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind I Am A Fine Line carrying 55kg at $10. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Novela carrying 55kg at $31. Not keen on her chances.
4
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Black, Gold Maltese Cross, Sleeves And Cap
15 465x6 ZOUNORMOUS
DONALD GREEN
7YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D B Green, Mrs L J Dunn, P T Wagenknecht & Mrs A L Wagenknecht
Second-up. First-up after three months got back early 6th of 11 at Clare 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 6 len behind So Immaculate carrying 57.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Wild Inference with 54kg at $11. Prefer others.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
Royal Blue, Pink Hoops, Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap
16 65x79 I AM RALPH
SARAH RUTTEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss S Rutten, P A B Simpson, G A Bishop, Mrs M R Bosher, Dack Kee Friday (Mgr: A Adams), Mrs J A O'Conner, Mrs K E O'loughlin, Ms N F O'Loughlin, A J Hall & A K Simpson
Third-up today. First-up got back early 7th of 14 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, 3 len behind Murph carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Oakbank Shillabeer on April 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Teardrop Rotation carrying 54kg at $19. Tough draw but is going better than form suggests, worth keeping safe.
13
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Green And Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
17 089x7 FOXY FROST
JUDY STREETS
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 56.0KG
J D Frew
Second-up. First-up after nine months 7th of 12 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Smashing Action carrying 53kg at $19. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Valentina Charm carrying 52.5kg at $14. Making up the numbers.
5
ANNA JORDSJO
Black And Royal Blue Diagonal Halves, White Fern And Red Stars