Strathalbyn   29 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Springfield Farm Benchmark 60 Handicap 2050m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 27)   Rail: True.  

A pedestrian gallop without a recognised on-pacer engaged. HARSH (8) found more like his finding one horse better at Balaklava as a $2.6F. She was stepping up from 1600m and will have taken further improvement. Still shy of her Victorian best, and Toeroek steers from an inside barrier. Can make amends. PETA'S HEART (4) is third-up and has been racing in stronger company at Morphettville, the latest over a mile. Her middle-distance form more than stacks up, and she can fight out the finish with the extra fitness. MIKKI TANGO (3) led them up and capped threatening form with a win in a CL1 this track/trip. Came back to 1600m on a soft track at Murray Bridge, following, but gave away a big start and was never in the picture. This suits him much better, and count on Pannell to give him a good ride from the awkward barrier. BUSH INFERENCE (7) won a 60 over 2000m at Naracoorte and couldn't have been more impressive after settling last and then racing wide. Gets in well with the 2kg claim. Has a decent record this track/distance and consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Harsh.
1 09305 SENTIMENTAL FLAME
TRAVIS DOUDLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
T J Doudle, R I Chapman, M L Rogers, D W Turnbull, M J Sayers, On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), A B Burridge, R J Holman, A J Lawson, B J O'Shea, M G Turner, Mrs E Turner, M I Ferguson, Mrs R Woods & B Woods
Comes off a 39 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on March 21 over 2294m, 9 len behind Bring Forth carrying 52.5kg at $10. The run before that second last of 18 at Morphettville in the G2 Adl Cup on March 9 over 3200m, 34 len behind American Wolf with 53kg at $201. Best form stacks up so keep onside.
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CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Black, Red And White Horse Head And Flames, Red Flames On Sleeves, Red Cap
2 78168 QUICK QUDOS
BRENDON DAVIS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B W Davis, J Spirou & A M Holtham
Most recently got back early 8th of 10 at Port Augusta Bm56 on April 12 over 1600m, 13 len behind I'm Kenny with 61.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at Terang Bm62 on March 17 over 2156m, slow going 12 len behind My Uncle Did It carrying 70.5kg at $9. Will need to do more.
4
ALYSHA WARREN
Black, Cerise Lightning Bolt
3 42310 MIKKI TANGO
MARK W LEWIS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M W Lewis, H Leverink, B H Leverink, Rams (Mgr: C Lessue), Hay Merchants (Mgr: A C Quilliam), Southtown (Mgr: D M Schuster), G L Higgins, K J Klopp, Mrs K M Klopp, Miss E K Klopp, M P Player, P L Player, Why The Long Face (Mgr: L Lusty), S G Sweeney & N Gopaul
Most recently second last of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-60 on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 26 len behind Serinite Illusion with 59kg at $26. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track Cl1-Sw March 25 over 2050m defeating Crespiano carrying 57kg at $6. Chance to bounce.
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TODD PANNELL
Orange, Red, White And Blue Striped Sleeves, Orange Cap
4 60x07 PETA'S HEART
WILL CLARKEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 14 at Morphettville Bm64 on March 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Gold Spirit with 57kg at $71. Second-up got back early 7th of 12 at Morphettville Bm72 on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Scandalize carrying 54kg at $21. Well placed. Has plenty of ability, and the longer trip is a big plus.
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WILL PRICE
Royal Blue And Lime Green Diagonal Stripes, Lime Green Cap
5 75830 RETOURNE
CLAUDETTE ROSE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms C M Rose, J Clark, G R Eades, Mrs M B Eades, Ms M Bosman & M Bosman
Most recently second last of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm62 on April 22 over 2000m, 9 len behind The True Believer carrying 57kg at $18. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 6 over 2150m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Eaglelou carrying 58kg at $5.50. Can do better.
1
CONNOR MURTAGH
Black, Red Diamonds, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
6 61300 WARRANDYTE ROAD
G P MOODY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
G P Moody, Mrs R J Moody, Mrs J Rose, Miss S J Freeman, M C Sparrow, K G Alsop, A F Wright, D J Havriluk & Ms K M Lindsay
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 13 at this track Bm56 on March 25 over 2050m, 15 len behind Savsonic carrying 60kg at $51. Before that second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-68 on March 14 over 1550m, 9 len behind Headphones carrying 54kg at $51. Can't have on latest efforts.
3
SOPHIE POTTER
Maroon, Light Blue Horseshoes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
7 5x001 BUSH INFERENCE
BYRON COZAMANIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
G N Peters, S B Stokes, R G N Peters, Ms C C Peters & Mrs S M Cozamanis
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Naracoorte Bm60 April 19 over 2000m defeating Pianta carrying 54kg at $17. Before that 12th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-60 on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Serinite Illusion with 54kg at $101. Comes off a tough win and keep onside.
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ISAAC SIT
Orange, Black Diagonal Halves, Black And White Checked Sleeves
8 9x872 HARSH
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D P Azzopardi, M Southall, S Elliott, B Clarke, C Carlon, G Ireland, I D Wallis, Dream Thoroughbreds , T Knowler, Couldn't Be Happier , Three Wise Monkeys Racing ), A Appleby, Mrs K Keen, Ms C Eames, M D MacNellie, J Dowling, D Clancy, J P Rainoldi, Dream Thoroughbreds Brutal Syndicate & M D Death
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Balaklava Cl1-Sw on April 15 over 2200m, 2 len behind Fringes carrying 57kg at $2.60. The run before that 7th of 10 at Balaklava 0-58 on April 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Rousing Refrain carrying 56kg at $8. Close to a win. Rates highly and can make amends.
2
JAKE TOEROEK
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
9 00430 EIGHT ON THE DOT
SCOTT WHITTLE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M P Connell, C Connell, J Connell, J Price, Ms E Whittle & M Nitschke
Last start ran last of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm82 on April 18 over 1950m, 10 len behind Sir Kingsford carrying 51.5kg at $151. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Clare 0-60 on April 4 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Crown And Anchor with 55.5kg at $9. This hard.
11
A J STEAD
Red, Black Halves, White Saint Motif, Green And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 5x980 GRAND MAXIM
PETER NOLAN
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
P M Nolan, P Fama, M J Haylock, G P Landon, T Gordon, J k Gibb, A Pilaia, P Russo, J M Downey, T Kelly & B A Tennant
Last start raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Balaklava 0-58 on April 1 over 1600m, 9 len behind Rousing Refrain with 57.5kg at $61. The start before that 8th of 13 at Balaklava Bm56 on March 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Duo Perna carrying 58.5kg at $151. Too tough.
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BROOKE KING
Black, Red Stars, White Double Armbands And Cap With Red Star
11 x0060 SHEARMAN DYER
PAULA TRENWITH
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
A G Forbes, S J Forbes & Miss P G Trenwith
Most recently 11th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm62 on April 22 over 2000m, 9 len behind The True Believer with 54kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 8 at Broken Hill Outback Cup on March 28 over 1600m, slow going 23 len behind Footprints carrying 55kg at $8. hard to have.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Tartan, White FB Initials, White Sleeves, Tartan Armbands And Cap, White Peak