Murray Bridge   02 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Ridleys SA Handicap 2000m

Track: Soft 5     Rail: +3m 1200m Chute, True Remainder. (Pent: 6.45)  

From a wide alley Chance Taken should slide across with Burning Bright on the inside. HARLEY'N'ROSE (4) saves his best for Murray Bridge, as was the case when successful in a similar race last start. The 3kg claim ensures he gets in well at the weights. With the right run from a middle draw, he can win again. BELLAKAI (5) drops back from several runs over further. Her recent form is only fair but her best gives her a winning chance against these. BURNING BRIGHT (8) always runs well but doesn't win out of turn. Back him each-way. CHANCE TAKEN (3) ran well on the Heavy 10 track in Adelaide last week. If that run hasn't taken too much out of him, he must be a place chance again. Including LAVISH THINKER (1) in wider plays. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Harley'n'rose each-way.
1 x3300 LAVISH THINKER
PHILLIP STOKES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D Ramage), A Jackson, Mrs C Jackson, V Ip, P Barrett, B Marks, B Stevens, M Wauchope, A Wauchope, Stay Hard (Mgr: G Boyd), K Geue, Mrs M Axon, D Axon, Mrs P James, C James, Just Again (Mgr: J Rodder) & Rising Star (Mgr: M Kindler)
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on July 2 over 2400m, on rain affected going; 32 len behind Galilaeus with 57kg at $10. The run before that 11th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Saban carrying 52kg at $41. Mediocre effort last start but is capable of better.
10
LACHLAN NEINDORF
White, NJT Logo, Orange Sleeves And Quartered Cap
2 65146 SMILING ASSASSIN
GARRET LYNCH
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs W E Daken & B J Daken
Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm70 on July 24 over 3100m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Noonday Gun carrying 55kg at $4.20. Before that 4th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 on July 19 over 2250m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Test The Law with 52kg at $9. Likely to find this out of reach.
7
EMILY POZMAN
Green, Red Halves, Yellow Sash, Quartered Cap
3 1x153 CHANCE TAKEN
CHRIS BIEG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Brightside Enterprises, P Ridler, G T Churchill, Ms D A Joy, L C McInnes, A G Fraser, T P Delbridge, P R Barnes, C M Bieg, K J Highet, D S Mcvey & S J Sequin
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 on July 26 over 2000m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Silent Emmy with 53.5kg at $7. Before that 5th of 12 at Gawler Bm62 on July 5 over 1700m, slow going 10 len behind Wine Barron with 57kg at $3.50. Made headway last time. Well placed on the week back-up and sure to be in the finish.
12
FELICITY ATKINSON
Black, Orange Crossed Sashes And Armbands
4 49781 HARLEY'N'ROSE
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms J Heaney, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, P J Ninnis, A G Underwood, Mrs W L Underwood, D R Gardiner, D Sulda, Mrs S A Blight, Ms M Clarke, Ms M B Smith, J A Atkinson, Mrs K J Palmer, Mrs J M McCarty, Ms K Williams, Miss C J Watson, P A O'Shea, I D Cooper, J P Maddern, T G O'halloran & G J Blight
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track 0-64 July 12 over 1800m defeating Lomax with 55kg at $9.50. Before that 8th of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 on June 21 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Magnetic Edge with 55kg at $11. Hard to beat again at his favourite track.
9
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
5 49270 BELLAKAI
SYMON WILDE
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgrs: T F Henderson & S Driscoll), Dycer Racing (Mgr: S M Dycer), J R Saltmarsh, A S Clark, R Koch, Loch and Load (Mgr: Mrs J V Benson), A J Corrigan, S P O'Donnell, N Ireland, M Stapleton & N Brown
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on July 23 over 2400m, slow going 8 len behind Lunar Powered carrying 58kg at $4.20. The start before that 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 4yo+ Bm74 on June 18 over 2400m, 3 len behind Jennivamoose with 54kg at $19. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
5
JAKE TOEROEK
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 78x93 RABTAT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M J Hickmott), M Wilkins, Mrs S Wilkins, Ms K Wilkins, Mrs K Wilkins, M Wilkins, D C Bullock, Mrs S E Bullock, C D Goold, S G M Leonow, P Di Lulio, B Elphick, B Seekamp & A L Beaton
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 9th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on June 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Streetcar Apollo with 57.5kg at $51. Second run from a spell 3rd of 13 at this track 0-64 on July 12 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Harley'n'rose carrying 57kg at $10. Ready to peak third-up.
4
BEN PRICE
Navy, Red Star, Armbands And Cap
7 14x74 RED ROOF
KRISTI EVANS
8YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Miss K L Evans
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 7th of 14 at this track F&M Bm68 on July 12 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Headphones with 57kg at $51. Second-up 4th of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on July 26 over 1500m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Big Sue carrying 56.5kg at $13. Unbeaten at the track and distance so respect her chances.
11
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
8 26435 BURNING BRIGHT
ANDREW GLUYAS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, H S Perks, Miss TN Perks & JA Perks
Last start 5th of 14 at this track 0-60 on July 23 over 1800m, slow going 2 len behind Bolt By with 58kg at $5.50. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Gawler Bm62 on July 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Wine Barron carrying 57kg at $6.50. Finds a nice race this time and is right in contention, although winning strike rate is poor.
1
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Navy, White Southern Cross, Navy, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
9 4x293 PETA'S HEART
WILL CLARKEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Gawler Nmw-Ly on July 5 over 1700m, slow going 1.75 len behind The Western Front carrying 54kg at $7.50. Before that 9th of 13 at this track Bm64 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Stratum Pride with 53.5kg at $2.90. Impressed last start. Progressive mare that can run in the top three.
8
KAYLA CROWTHER
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
10 05040 SANTELMO FUEGO
GRANT YOUNG
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
J N Fox
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Port Augusta Pt A Cup on July 6 over 2300m, 39 len behind Ichibansan carrying 52.5kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 12 at Bordertown Bm56 on June 27 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Enciphering with 57.5kg at $13. Won't be bothering these on recent runs.
2
MATT CHADWICK
Teal, Black Seams, White Cap
11 64037 SHEARMAN DYER
PAULA TRENWITH
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
A G Forbes, S J Forbes & Miss P G Trenwith
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 on July 19 over 2250m, slow going 4 len behind Test The Law carrying 54kg at $81. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Port Augusta Pt A Cup on July 6 over 2300m, 6 len behind Ichibansan with 54kg at $31. Others rate better.
6
MS S METCALFE
White And Royal Blue Halves, Gold Band, Royal Blue Cap
12 8x980 SEA TREASURES
PETER NOLAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P M Nolan
At the latest run 12th of 14 at this track 0-60 on July 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Bolt By carrying 53kg at $51. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Balaklava 0-58 on July 9 over 1600m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Maxildo with 54.5kg at $81. Finds a few better today. Needs to do more and better suited in easier grade.
3
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Red Stars, White Double Armbands And Cap With Red Star