Murray Bridge   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Kookaburra Homes Handicap 2000m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: +3m 1200m Chute, +5.5m Remainder.  

Pace only fair with Capulet rolling to the lead ahead of Coorong Tycoon and Back Me Up Benny. COORONG TYCOON (2) left himself with too much to do last time at Gawler but did pick up strongly late. Backs up quickly and is unbeaten over this track and trip from two runs. Peaking now and is the one to beat. CAPULET (1) hasn't won for a long time but is ticking along nicely and should give another bold sight in front. Could steal it if left alone. NO RUMOURS (5) was no match for the winner first-up at the Bool but was a flashing light late. Will appreciate the added trip and gets a key booking in Opperman. Don't take lightly. FULL OF COURAGE (3) was strong through the line last time at headquarters. Will drift back again from the draw but should appreciate the added trip and can cause a late scare. Similar story for ALAINGE (7), who is a more than capable mare on her day and backs up quickly after catching the eye at Gawler. SUGGESTED PLAY: Coorong Tycoon to win.
1 32693 CAPULET
TRAVIS DOUDLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), M Lonardo, J Ridenti, A Di Troia, G Ciabattoni, S Feleppa, G Kalinovic, J Nyskohus & M Ivanovic
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Morphettville Bm76 on December 27 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Komachi carrying 53kg at $3. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm80 on December 6 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Eventually with 55kg at $5.50. Working up to a win. Rates highly.
1
ALANA LIVESEY
Turquoise, Black Lightning Bolts Vee, Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap
2 41x24 COORONG TYCOON
DAN CLARKEN & OOPY MACGILLIVRAY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
C Watson, Dr S Hazell, Mill Park Stud, Mrs J Williams, N Williams, N Todd, Ms L Todd, T Saint, Mrs J Saint, O Swan, Mrs Swan, Mrs J Swan, B Swan, C Sanders, Mrs M Sanders, K O'leary, Mrs L O'Leary, Malavon Syndicates, M Turner & Yellow Envelope
Third-up today. First-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track Bm62 on December 20 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Conni Island carrying 60kg at $31. Second-up 4th of 12 at Gawler 0-62 on January 3 over 1707m, 4 len behind Mrs Penny Cracker carrying 60kg at $7. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
4
CONNOR MURTAGH
Navy Blue, White Cap
3 51549 FULL OF COURAGE
CHRIS BIEG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Brightside Enterprises, C M Bieg, P R Barnes, Ms D A Joy, L C McInnes & P Ridler
Most recently got back early 9th of 14 at Morphettville 0-64 on December 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Maxxi Bon with 56.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track 0-66 on December 20 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Extinguish with 58.5kg at $9. In the right race this time and shouldn’t be far away.
8
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Emerald Green, White Band With Red Star, White Armbands And Cap
4 46773 BACK ME UP BENNY
KRISTI EVANS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss K L Evans, D L Pagan, N W Gardner, Ms P Boland, J T Sampson, C J Astbury, Miss A N Jarratt, M Collins, Mrs J K Evans, P T Delahunty, D J Bentley, Miss J A Barnes, P S Bain, J Dellow, Mrs T J Mitchell, D M Mckenzie & S R Russell
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gawler 0-62 on January 3 over 1707m, 3.5 len behind Mrs Penny Cracker with 58.5kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on December 24 over 2050m, 5 len behind Alchian carrying 61kg at $8.50. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
3
JAKE TOEROEK
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 542x4 NO RUMOURS
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  GR/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
P A Preusker, Campolina Pty Ltd (Mgr: I C Bell), F C Belot, D Ruiz & R Harrowfield
Second-up. First-up after eight months 4th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm62 on December 31 over 1700m, 6 len behind Brung King carrying 59kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 4 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Mummsie with 59.5kg at $2.80. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
6
J HOLDER
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 x7908 DOLCEMENTE
JOHN HYAM
5YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam), Mrs M J Simpson, G D Simpson, P Cunningham, T Girvan, K A Rice & T J Makins
Last start ran last of 8 at this track Bm70 on December 20 over 1800m, 9 len behind Falaise with 53kg at $15. The race before that second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 on November 29 over 1550m, 5.5 len behind I Catchem Fox with 57kg at $26. Likely to struggle.
2
ROCHELLE MILNES
Bottle Green And White checks, White Sleeves, Bottle Green Cap With White Star
7 23083 ALAINGE
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
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Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Gawler Bm72 on January 3 over 2107m, 2.5 len behind Magnetic Edge carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that got back early 8th of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on December 24 over 2050m, 6 len behind Alchian carrying 59kg at $8.50. One of the main hopes.
5
SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves
8 04384 HAMNER SPRINGS
GRANT YOUNG
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
W Ormond, M Andreadis, S Horn, S Randall, J Brooks, D Fitzgerald, L Ogenovski & A Visalli
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track 0-56 on January 1 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Warrandyte Road carrying 55.5kg at $12. The race before that second last of 9 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 2100m, 6 len behind Grinzinger Bishop with 54kg at $81. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Worth including.
7
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Teal, White Seams, Black Cap