Strathalbyn   24 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Roadside Services and Solutions Colts, Geldings & Entires Rating 0 - 56 Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: +3m W/Post-400m, True Remainder.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Broadway Lane heading them off. MAPLEWAY (6) has been freshened and returned to the trials after a disappointing run at Balaklava. Drops back to a sprinting trip and looked to have turned the corner with a Strathalbyn tick-over. Holder sticking is a positive lead, expecting a sharp bounce-back. BIG MAV (1) is going better than his form suggests, having contested strong races of late. A track-and-trip winner who is at peak fitness. No surprise to see him right in the finish. BOLTED IN (7) hasn’t threatened recently but gets a welcome drop in grade and reunites with Tzaferis, who knows how to get the best out of him. Capable of improving sharply. JE CITY (3) resumes and has won first-up before. Jumped out well in readiness and is well placed to make his presence felt fresh. FRONTPOINT (2) is mixing his form but his peaks measure up. Not one to dismiss entirely. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mapleway to win.
1 14866 BIG MAV
SARAH RUTTEN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss S Rutten, S D Burford, Mrs S J Seater, R T Arthur, D Jiggins, P C Flowers, R D Vawser, D A Palmer, Wild Punters (Mgr: D R Binney), Miss S M Archer, Ms S M Ranner, G D Meehl, D J Lumsden, S R McMichan & Rowe & Os (Mgr: Ms J L Rowe)
Most recently 6th of 13 at this track Bm56 on December 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Florey with 59kg at $12. Before that 6th of 11 at Clare 0-58 on November 23 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Chillcuz with 60kg at $6. Can turn things around.
4
CONNOR MURTAGH
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 54175 FRONTPOINT
JARROD LYNCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Lynch
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Immortal Shield carrying 56.5kg at $12. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cl1 on November 29 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Autumn Frost carrying 58.5kg at $26. Cannot be underestimated.
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L STOJAKOVIC
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond, Stripe Sleeves, Gold Cap
3 6540x JE CITY
DYLAN CABOCHE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms S Wilson, FBPC Racing (Mgr: J Foster), JCEES Racing (Mgr: M P Player), Dr M J Edwards, D W Bailey, D Fulton, G Plummer, G Wallace, B R Matthew, D Maxwell & Mrs M C Caboche
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 August 30 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Anthracite carrying 53kg at $31. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Morphettville Cl2 May 31 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Extra Hot carrying 58.5kg at $71. Expecting a strong run fresh.
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MS C JONES
Deep Navy, White And Silver Horse Head Shield, White Sleeves
4 30549 LASTAR
NICOLE IRWIN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, Mrs T K Ingerson, P C Scott, Mrs P Scott, W Wenske, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, Mrs J A Collins, D K Hardacre, Mrs S J Castely & Glamorous Girls Racing (Mgr: Ms A Griffiths)
Most recently 9th of 11 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-62 on December 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Outpost carrying 55kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 10 at Balaklava 0-56 on December 3 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Real Valentia carrying 60kg at $11. Should be right about the mark again.
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CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Silver, Purple Five Point Star, Sleeves And Cap
5 16x60 CANYON WIND
STEPHEN THEODORE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Cl1 on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Garcon Renard carrying 60kg at $19. Second run from a spell second last of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Immortal Shield carrying 59kg at $21. Useful type but a win doesn't look likely.
1
TODD PANNELL
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Star Cap
6 x0259 MAPLEWAY
ALEXANDER JUSTICE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Bungan Street Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at Balaklava 0-56 on November 12 over 1400m, 10 len behind Pricilla's Choice carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Before that 5th of 15 at Murray Bridge Cg&E 0-56 on October 29 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Grinzinger Ace carrying 60kg at $4.40. Best form stacks up so he is worth another chance.
3
J HOLDER
White, Red Hoops And Collar, Black And White Hooped Sleeves And Hooped Cap
7 43890 BOLTED IN
MATTHEW SEYERS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S Seyers, Ms C Lee, S J Eldridge, D Girdham, Wowee Wah Wah (Mgr: D Girdham), Hi Five (Mgr: R I Sweet), C D Hutchinson, S A McKenna, M Kirkbride, J Penglis, P J Quinn, K J Roberts, S Schubert & M J Seyers
At the latest run second last of 11 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-62 on December 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Outpost with 56kg at $11. The race before that got back early 9th of 12 at Gawler Bm58 on November 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Zarkana carrying 56kg at $4.80. Among the chances on his best form.
5
JESSICA TZAFERIS
Royal Blue, White Seyers Racing Logo
8 41459 HASSLEFREE
JAMES SHORT
9YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Short, T R WEIDENBACH, T K Brown & C P C Wegener
Last start 9th of 12 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on December 5 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Lapilli carrying 59.5kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 12 at Clare 0-54 on November 23 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Ruling Goddess with 59.5kg at $9.50. Can't recommend.
8
ISAAC SIT
Orange, White Quarters
9 246x9 BRAZANO
DION & RAYGAN KOCH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R Koch, M A Wood, Mrs J V Cullen & G Cullen
Second-up. First-up after nine months 9th of 12 at Clare 0-54 on November 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ruling Goddess carrying 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 11th of 14 at this track 0-56 on November 24 2024 over 1200m, 7 len behind Captain Joolian with 56.5kg at $10. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
2
BEN PRICE
Royal Blue And Black Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black Cap
10 58047 BROADWAY LANE
ALEXANDER JUSTICE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
A C S Justice, D Giacopini & Ms A Westcott
Last start didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 13 at Oakbank Cg&E 0-56 on December 19 over 1050m, 6 len behind Shadowfax with 52kg at $16. Before that 4th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on December 7 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Aztec Dancer carrying 52kg at $20. Looks tested in this line-up.
6
ROCHELLE MILNES
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves