Murray Bridge   11 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Rural City of Murray Bridge - Moorundi Classic 900m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True.  

Sure to be a genuine tempo with the whole field on debut. Your guess is as good as mine in a race full of 2YO first starters. A couple of these have turned heads at the trials, including INHABIT (5), a daughter of Golden Slipper winner Stay Inside that bolted in to win her trial by 5L. She was under a hold there after showing plenty of early zip and she may be too fast for them over 900m. BLANDFORD BARON (1) is another that trialed sharply here. He will carry less weight than the filly after the 3kg claim and he might be allowed to let run as well. MEADOWS FLYER (6) was a cheapie at the sales but she's got a nice pedigree and ability to match, if her quiet trial is any guide. Suspect those three can run the trifecta. REBEL TUESDAY (7) is from a top stable and deserves respect, while EAST INDIES (4) sneaks over the border and is worth some thought. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Inhabit to win.
1 BLANDFORD BARON
TRAVIS DOUDLE
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Riverstone Lodge (Mgr: A R Kemp), G Dohnt, G I F Kempe, Mrs E Doudle & T J Doudle
Travis Doudle trained two-year-old colt lining up for first race start. Showing plenty of ability at the trials. Expect him to fight out the finish.
5
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Yellow, Red Diamond Band And Sleeves
2 OOPS I PELTZED
SIMON BATES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Bates, Ms K Jones, D Bates, P Howard, Dugga's Bloodstock, D Titley & R Sismey
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old gelding by Peltzer out of Rochelle. At the most recent trial finished fifth at Murray Bridge over 800m. Facing a stiff test on debut.
2
CONNOR MURTAGH
Light Blue, Green Circles And Cap
3 VANDAROSS
MATTHEW SEYERS
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
M J Seyers, J S Hylan, Ms K Gooden, Hi Five (Mgr: R I Sweet), Mrs G Chaplin, D Girdham, Ms M Black, M I Adams, Mrs R F Opperman, Ms A Gates, P B Daniels, S Schubert, M A Gilchrist, Tagoon Racing (Mgr: J S F Fulham), Mrs J C Gebhardt & C McTaggart
First starter by Anders out of Vahvuus. Ran second in Murray Bridge trial over 800m October 3. Inside barrier will assist chances. Showed enough in the trial to suggest he can run well on debut.
4
JACOB OPPERMAN
Royal Blue, White Seyers Racing Logo
4 EAST INDIES
MICK SHEPHERDSON
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
P A Crawford, Mrs O Crawford, Mrs C Crawford, Mrs K Shepherdson, Best And Fairest 4, M Harvey, Big Dealz (C Shepherdson), S Ivanovski & R Shepherdson
On debut. Two-year-old filly by Tiger Of Malay out of Modear. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 800m at Colac September 23. Might be better for the experience.
6
BEN PRICE
Green, Blue Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
5 INHABIT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J E Kluske-Hickmott, J Paydon, A O'Neill, I O'Neill, T Paydon, A K Racing (Mgr: K L Solomon), Cross Park Pink (Mgr: K Whittingham), S R Carty, S M O'brien, M Fein, L A Christie, A L Gaffney, L R Burgess-Hoar, C Cadden, Stil Racing (Mgr: S Lappage), C K Podgornik, K Rogers & T L Meekin
Michael Hickmott trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Effortless trial winner. Ready to win on debut after an electric trial.
7
TODD PANNELL
Black, Yellow Stripe, White Sleeves, Black And Yellow Striped Cap
6 MEADOWS FLYER
SIMON BATES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S J Bates, Ms K Jones, D Bates, P Howard, J Smart, A Hughes, B Northby-Louch, R Reid, H Reid & L Tonkin
First starter by Astern out of Salamanders. Finished second in a trial at Murray Bridge October 3. Barrier an advantage. Top three chance on her trial performance.
3
ROCHELLE MILNES
Light Blue, Green Circles And Cap
7 REBEL TUESDAY
PHILLIP STOKES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D P Dance), J E J Ciurlionis, P J Gallivan, R Menchise, E W J Ciurlionis, K S C Racing, K S C No 2, M H McIntyre, J Benaud, D A Barker, G E Homley, R J Tomkins, Mrs M J Tomkins, Walnickiglider, Coronet Racing & Hill To Coast
Phillip Stokes trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Scored in a recent Murray Bridge trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Worth some thought in the small field.
1
KAYLA CROWTHER
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams