Murray Bridge   20 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

PLC Fencing Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: +3m 900m-400m, True Remainder.  

Not much early speed on paper and Shalailed is the most likely leader. TRIPOD TERROR (7) trialled well into his first-up run, where he was doing his best work late to grab third. Sure to have come on from that and gets a kilo off from a much kinder draw. Can get the job done. THE SPRINKLER (4) resumes for a leading stable and looks ready to fire fresh, having been readied with three hitouts. Unbeaten over this track and trip and gets the key booking of Toeroek. Sure to be very competitive. RICHE D’AMOUR (3) is another that thrives here and can cause a scare if the pace is genuine. FLYING MIKKI (2) returns and is a noted fresh performer. Has had three jumpouts in readiness and is drawn to get the suck run. Should make his presence felt over a pet trip. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Tripod Terror.
1 28468 SHALAILED
CON KELLY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
N B Watson, G R Stewart, M F Curran and C V Kelly
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 11 at Ipswich Cl5 on November 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Oberoi Princess carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on October 24 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind En Pointe with 54kg at $8. Others preferred.
3
ALYSHA WARREN
White, Green Stripes, Black Sleeves and Black Cap
2 0243x FLYING MIKKI
DAVID NOONAN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms J V Joiner
Dual acceptor. Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Echuca Bm70 August 10 over 1400m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Double Pi with 61kg at $3.90. First up last campaign third of 8 at Mornington Cg&E Bm64 September 29 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Naval Academy with 63kg at $6.50. Expecting an effective return.
1
LOGAN MCNEIL
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
3 38360 RICHE D'AMOUR
ROSLYN DAY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms R G Day, M J Kelly, Mrs D Morfidis, P Morfidis, G J Hickey, Mrs N J Hickey, Cutloose Racing (Mgr: G J Hickey), Lions Lair (Mgr: R Fraser), Hay Pea Eye (Mgr: S T Morris), J P Pape, B J Hodder, Mrs J N Hodder, I A Serpo & Miss B M Klassmann
Most recently 10th of 15 at Morphettville Riziz Bm68 on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ginger Sinner with 60kg at $11. The run before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Flemington Bm80 Grand Hcp on November 8 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Grand Larceny with 56.5kg at $26. Not a great draw again but able to play a big role.
7
CONNOR MURTAGH
Red With Black Club, White Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
4 2198x THE SPRINKLER
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) & Kambula Stud (Mgr: D B Toole)
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 15 at this track Cg&E Bm68 July 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Classy Kenny carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. On debut fourth of 10 at Balaklava 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 16 over 1050m, 2 len behind Ginger Sinner carrying 57kg at $3.80. Everything points to a effective return.
5
JAKE TOEROEK
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
5 7x2x5 THERE GOES MY HERO
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Bain, J Durnberger-Smith, D Bruce, G Taunt, M Bourke, Black Taddy, Onemore, M Marcus, N Rantanen Reynolds, R Jarman, J Henwood, G Norris, Southern States 2, Club Sport Synd 8, B Fitzgerald, M Shuttleworth, M Sweatman, Blinders On Brains Off, Directly Racing Bloodstock & ABR There Goes My Hero
Having second run back today. Last run from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Gawler Bm64 on December 13 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind High On Sugar with 58kg at $17. At only start last preparation 2nd of 10 at Gawler Cl2 on October 6 over 1100m, neck behind Rob The Bank with 58.5kg at $6. Is a definite threat in this line-up.
7
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Red, Blue 5 Stars, White Sleeves Blue Checked, Red Cap Blue Stars, Red Collar, Red Cuffs, Red Peak
6 176x ARCANDAM
DANIEL BOWMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M J Hirst
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Ballarat Bm64 May 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Docinthe carrying 59kg at $4.20. On debut won by 0.5 len Swan Hill Cge Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1200m defeating Sir Woodpecker carrying 59kg at $21. In the mix fresh.
6
BEN PRICE
Royal Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves With Red Seams, Black Cap
7 657x3 TRIPOD TERROR
CHRIS BIEG
4YO  GREY  GELDING 55.0KG
Onion Balls Racing (Mgr: D J Rowe), C M Bieg, Hot Ladies & Beer Boys Racing (Mgr: D J Rowe) & Kobeone (Mgr: A J Baily)
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on December 6 over 1250m, 2 len behind Hysterical Lady with 56.5kg at $7. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 9 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Steel Tsunami carrying 53.5kg at $9. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
2
MATT CHADWICK
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands
8 5300x 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
First-up. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at this track Cg&E Bm68 July 12 over 1400m, 9 len behind Classy Kenny with 51.5kg at $41. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Penola 0-56 January 17 over 1075m, 4.5 len behind Cool The Jets with 59.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how he returns.
4
ALANA LIVESEY
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves And White Cap