Strathalbyn 10 Dec 2025
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REQ Benchmark 58 Handicap (App. Riders Only) (Heat Montgomerie/Forrest Series) 1350m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 29) Rail: +3m W/Post-400m, True Remainder. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Refreshing heading them off. TOP OF THE RIDGE (1) has been freshened with 61 days after chasing gamely into the placings in town back in October. Kept sharp with a Murray Bridge jumpout win and is unbeaten here, including a win over this trip two starts ago. Draws to get the gun run for the claimer who stays on. Is the one to beat. ROYAL FOX (2) caught the eye in town last start when finishing full of running into fifth. Peaking now, though could land in a tricky spot if she’s not sharper away. GRINZINGER ACE (5) has found a purple patch of form, unlucky not to bring up the hat-trick just three days ago when missing the bob at Murray Bridge. Backs up quickly and gets in well with the 3kg claimer engaged. Genuine contender again. HIDDEN BOUNTY (4) couldn’t make it three straight at Bordertown but continues to race well enough to be competitive. Don’t underestimate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Top Of The Ridge to win.
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TOP OF THE RIDGE
SUE & JASON JAENSCH 5YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG BR Jaensch, Ms S Jaensch, Mrs G P Cromwell , B J Perry, Mrs K McAlister, Mrs W N Nicholas, Mrs K P Halbert, K G Halbert & T W Fisher Form hard to fault. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Nmw-Ly Bm62 on October 10 over 1550m, 1.3 len behind Bona Fide Star carrying 57.5kg at $7. The run before that won by a neck at this track 0-58 September 28 over 1350m defeating Cockatoo Rose carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Loves it here and should prove tough to stop off a freshen. |
1 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 2 | 90x75 |
ROYAL FOX
JESSICA TZAFERIS 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG MB on Tap (Mgr: J Tzaferis), B A P Burgess, Miss K J Harris, A Caligiuri, Dr L A Baldwin, J Ceppi, J Jenkins, M Barclay, M Mensfeld, M Ellis, W A J Crowe, Mrs S Elliott-Bennetts, G L J Bennetts, G Rahilly, L Evans, K Jaksch, N Tippett, L Werneke, M G Duggan & Ms T D Stoll Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 7th of 11 at Morphettville Cg&E Bm62 on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Conni Island carrying 56.5kg at $31. Second-up 5th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on November 29 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Captain Joolian with 58kg at $12. Peaking now and looms a big danger. |
2 POLLY BREWSTER |
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| 3 | x2476 |
GUSTY WAY
SUE & JASON JAENSCH 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J B Jaensch, Mrs L C Jaensch, S R McGurk & J D Wilks At the latest run 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Immortal Shield with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that from last on the turn 7th of 13 at Morphettville Bm70 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Vexatious Dancer carrying 54kg at $14. Not quite doing enough. |
6 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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| 4 | 59115 |
HIDDEN BOUNTY
DARRYL DODSON 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms J M Morahan Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on November 14 over 1550m, 3 len behind Imposing Suspect carrying 56kg at $4.40. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Naracoorte Bm68 November 2 over 1430m on a soft track defeating Hasta La Fiorente carrying 54kg at $6. Going well enough to feature in the finish. |
4 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 5 | 36112 |
GRINZINGER ACE
EMMA HUBBARD 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG M D Tuckfield, Mrs E D Tuckfield & Mrs E Tuckfield Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, nose behind Immortal Shield carrying 58kg at $5.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track 0-56 (App Only) November 16 over 1350m defeating Empire Grace carrying 55kg at $2.90. On a short back-up and is capable of a quick return to the winners' list. |
5 ISAAC SIT |
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| 6 | 00740 |
REFRESHING
GRANT YOUNG 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG L R Young & Mrs L D Young Last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 16 at Morphettville Viddora Bm68 on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Starlite Valley carrying 55.5kg at $61. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm56 on November 16 over 1100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Fashion Dog carrying 59.5kg at $6. Tested again. |
7 ALYSSA WEBB |
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| 7 | 6x862 |
EMPIRE GRACE
DAVID JOLLY & JUSTIN POTTER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D R Jolly Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track 0-56 (App Only) on November 16 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Ace carrying 55kg at $4.20. The run before that 6th of 15 at Morphettville F&M Bm62 on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Startide with 55kg at $31. Definite winning chance. Nearing peak and deserves respect. |
8 SOPHIE POTTER |
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| 8 | 9799x |
PRICKLY POPPY
MATTHEW SEYERS 7YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D C Pantelos Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at this track Bm56 February 19 over 2050m, 8 len behind Bush Inference with 59kg at $11. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Morphettville Cl2 November 5 2024 over 1600m, 3 len behind One Sky Above Us with 58kg at $9. Will take benefit from this outing. |
9 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 9 | 881x0 |
ICONIC JEWEL
DION & RAYGAN KOCH 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs R Koch Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 10 at Gawler Cl1 on November 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Silver Chaos with 58.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind The Tank carrying 53kg at $9. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
3 BROOKE KING |
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| 10 | 31445 |
SHALHAVMUSIK
GRANT YOUNG 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mr. J N Fox At the latest run 5th of 10 at Murray Bridge Mares 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Lucky Fortuna carrying 58.5kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cl1 on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Autumn Frost with 55kg at $17. Happy to look around this time. |
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