Murray Bridge   23 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Sportsbet Jockey Watch Maiden Plate 2000m

Track: Soft 5     Rail: +9m 1200m Chute, +12m 800m-W/Post, +9m Remainder. (Pent: 6.00)  

It could be a trot and canter given the lack of pace engaged. Unlikely that the winner of this race will be creating any headlines. In a modest line-up of horses, BOCHEEVA (2) looks like he'll get his chance to break through. He is rock-hard fit for recent racing and is placed in two of his last four starts. If he can replicate those recent placings, he will be hard to beat in this. WILD EXPECTATIONS (7) started in the market over 1400m on debut but never looked likely. They've wasted no time getting him up in trip. He's got fewer convictions than his rivals and he's from a top yard. He looks the only danger. QUEEN KICKER (12), DEXTER DREAM (3) and RHINESTONE RORY (5) can run into the money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Playing a quinella with Bocheeva and Wild Expectations.
1 29024 ALWAYS BOLD
R DANIEL & T STANBURY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms G K Hinkley
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1700m, in the wet; 4 len behind Geetee Forty carrying 58kg at $3.90. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1700m, on heavy track; long-neck behind Donam carrying 58kg at $21. SCRATCHED.
10
Indigo, Red Star, Stars Sleeves, Black Cap
2 63426 BOCHEEVA
ROSLYN DAY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R G Day & Ms J M Giles
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Balaklava Cl1-Sw on July 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Empirestateofmind with 57kg at $6.50. The start before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Bordertown Cl1-Sw on June 27 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Silent Emmy carrying 55.5kg at $10. Placed two of last four and getting close to a win.
10
BEN PRICE
Brown, Light Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
3 00x07 DEXTER DREAM
GRANT KLUSKE
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
W B Kluske, Mrs A D Kluske, Mrs P J Dungey, Miss J A Barnes, D J Bentley, K Richardson, J A Bongiorno, H J Collins, Mrs J Morgan, S R Barltrop, A W Cameron, S Butler, Mrs S R Richardson, A W Haberfield, G Greaves & Ms K Greaves
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 4 over 1400m, 19 len behind Immortal Spirit carrying 52kg at $151. Last start 7th of 14 at Balaklava Cl1-Sw on July 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Empirestateofmind with 55kg at $201. Needs to improve sharply but this isn't a strong maiden.
1
BROOKE KING
Lilac, Red Sleeves And Cap
4 76550 KOHALA
DAVID HALLIDAY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P J Morris, Mrs A T Morris, G Germein & Mrs N Frattini
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Balaklava Cl1-Sw on July 9 over 2200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Empirestateofmind carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that 5th of 11 at Port Augusta 0-56 on June 22 over 1867m, 16 len behind Star Casino carrying 54kg at $201. His recent form doesn't inspire confidence.
4
ALYSSA WEBB
Light Blue, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 05807 RHINESTONE RORY
JAMES DODGSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D R & Mrs L D Alcorn
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Bordertown Cl1-Sw on June 27 over 2000m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Silent Emmy with 55kg at $26. Before that ran last of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1700m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Donam carrying 58kg at $7.50. Better form gives him a top three chance in this.
6
JACOB OPPERMAN
Purple, White Southern Cross And Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 00x0 SYR WYVERN
JUDY STREETS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B Allen
Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1400m, 20 len behind Golden Mikki with 58kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1100m, 21 len behind Rocktagon carrying 58kg at $101. Need to see some improvement from him before you can back him.
2
ALANA LIVESEY
Light Blue, Gold Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 0 WILD EXPECTATIONS
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M J Hickmott)
Was well in the market at debut, 10th of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind Golden Mikki carrying 58kg at $4.40. Suspect he's better than what he showed on debut so stick with him here.
3
TODD PANNELL
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
8 069 COORONG TYCOON
DAN CLARKEN & OOPY MACGILLIVRAY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C Watson, Dr S Hazell, Mill Park Stud, Mrs J Williams, N Williams, N Todd, Ms L Todd, T Saint, Mrs J Saint, O Swan, Mrs Swan, Mrs J Swan, B Swan, C Sanders, Mrs M Sanders, K O'leary, Mrs L O'Leary, Malavon Syndicates, M Turner & Yellow Envelope
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1700m, in the wet; 8 len behind Geetee Forty with 57.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 6th of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1550m, in the wet; 5 len behind Port Nights with 57.5kg at $4.40. Not doing enough.
5
JAKE TOEROEK
Navy Blue, White Cap
9 80368 MISS NARRANGA
SHAE NORTON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Miss S Norton & A Watkins
Last start 8th of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Geetee Forty carrying 56kg at $31. The race before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1700m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Donam carrying 56kg at $61. Not the worst chance in this line-up.
9
MS S METCALFE
Green, Yellow Family Crest, Yellow Sleeves And Cap, Green Seams
10 0x77 OH LOVEY NO
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
N P Cadd, Ms M L Dearden & J A Frankenfeld
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1700m, in the wet; 9 len behind Donam with 54kg at $51. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1700m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Geetee Forty with 54kg at $61. Looks to be making up the numbers.
3
MATT CHADWICK
Grey And Pink Sunbeams, Grey Marshals Badge, Yellow Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Grey Badge, Pink Peak
11 83630 ROLL START
BILL WILLIAMS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Ms E F Nelson, W Williams, Ms M R Snyders & Miss R N Williams
Most recently 11th of 13 at this track 0-64 on July 12 over 1800m, 8 len behind Harley'n'rose with 54kg at $101. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Port Nights carrying 56kg at $7. Can run a cheeky race on his day so don't dismiss.
8
J POTTER
Green, Gold Diamond, Red Sleeves And Cap
12 090 QUEEN KICKER
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
C J Burke, Moonee Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Albert), M T Coates, E Merceica, K J Burke, G Hay, H Jensz & M I Haslam
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1700m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Geetee Forty with 53kg at $91. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Golden Mikki with 53kg at $101. Can improve up to 2000m.
7
ALYSHA WARREN
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap