Murray Bridge 26 Sep 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Kookaburra Homes Handicap 1600m Track: Soft 5 Rail: True. |
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Doctor Robert and Blackjack to take up the running at a strong tempo. UPTOWN MONK (11) appreciated the step up to 1400m last start when the comfortable winner of a BM56 at Balaklava. Takes on a better race today but he is progressive and looks as good a chance as any in a very open affair. TOWER OF TUSCANY (10) has been freshened up since a poor performance over a slightly shorter trip than this at the Parks circuit five weeks ago. Drops sharply in the weights after the claim. Watch for a far better run this time. HARD LEAF (2) placed twice in a row then never looked likely over 1514m at Morphettville Parks most recently. Handy miler who drops a little in class today and can bounce back to form. Sparingly raced five-year-old NO MANS LAND (12) has produced a couple of promising efforts of late, most recently when runner-up at the Parks track last weekend. Looks ready for a first crack at the mile. BLACKJACK (8) is going well this prep and will make his own luck up on the speed. SUGGESTED PLAY: Uptown Monk each-way.
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LONGER ROUTE
HAZEL FERTIER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S B Hayes, BM Glaetzer, T H Verco, A T Verco, R W Huxtable, J C Easley, M J Mcnab, C C Sargood, K J Gordon, C G Mayes, N F Smith, S M Prowse, B J Green, J B Lindsay & Last Route (Mgr: J M Reeves) At the latest run 3rd of 16 in a Bm64 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1800m, neck behind Talisay with 60kg at $9. The race before that 9th of 13 in a 0-66 at Morphettville on August 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tyusix carrying 60kg at $5.50. Among the each-way chances. |
13 N CALLOW |
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HARD LEAF
STEPHEN THEODORE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L B Gerloff, Mrs L F Gerloff, S A Frew, S Koeroessy, Mrs F Koeroessy, M A Watt, Ms J L Carlaw, Ms C M White, B P White & Mrs K Carrison Most recently 7th of 10 in a Bm70 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1514m, 4.5 len behind Mellifluent with 57kg at $21. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 in a 0-66 at Morphettville on August 29 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Tyusix with 58.5kg at $14. Hard to beat on his best form. |
10 HARRY GRACE |
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JUST A BROTHER
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL 9YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG G T Baverstock-Ward, B R O'Reilly, B J Hutch, Miss E A Marshall & B G Marshall Most recently 8th of 16 in a Bm64 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Talisay with 58kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 12 in a Bm74 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1994m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cradle Of Jazz with 53kg at $31. Doesn't inspire any great confidence. |
1 BEN PRICE |
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| 4 | 36772 |
DOCTOR ROBERT
GARRET LYNCH 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG T B Sparks & Ms J A M Muller Last start 2nd of 10 in the Pooncarie on September 19 over 1550m, nose behind Queen Beira carrying 55kg at $2.90. The start before that ran second last of 8 in a Roxb Cup Bm70 at Roxby Downs on August 1 over 1800m, 15 len behind Overloaded with 56.5kg at $6.50. Outclassed. |
7 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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ASAL
AARON PURCELL 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG P Groidis, P J Smyth, Mrs S A Wright, I G Wright, Mrs M Groidis, Miss O Groidis, Miss B Groidis, Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), Kanga Vets (Mgr: N Bowden), L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, L W Anderson, Mrs C M Anderson, J Caldarelli, J Bubis, M J Donegan, J E Bloom, B Mash, R Hall & A R Duncan Second-up today. Last run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len in a Mdn-Sw at Hamilton on September 14 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Piklemegranmother carrying 59.5kg at $2. At only start last preparation 4th of 10 in a 2yo+ Mdn-Sw at Te Aroha on July 5 over 1150m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Sonar carrying 58.5kg at $9.40. Not helped by the wide draw and others rate better. |
12 T P MADDEN |
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CLASSY CLARET
ANDREW GLUYAS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, N J Briggs, Mrs L D Nelson, J P Nelson, D M Sharp, A E Potter, S B Potter, A G Sharp, R Siciliano, A A March, Mrs C R March, P Tunno, C B Taylor, V Tripodi, Miss L Puccio, D B Dew & D H Hopkins Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 14 in a Bm56 at Strathalbyn on August 19 over 1350m, slow going 14 len behind Chur Nibble with 58.5kg at $31. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 in a 0-62 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Thermodynamic with 59.5kg at $26. May need one more. |
16 J HOLDER |
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COLLATED
MATTHEW SEYERS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K D Baker, H S Baker, Mrs J I Phillips, Miss S L Parslow, C R Hall, Drawing Clear, Mrs A S Ferguson, Miss N L Ferguson, D J Khan, B F Horvat, J E Lachmund, M Baker, J Savva, Mrs J Nicolo, J Baker, C Hansen, Miss K Wright & Mrs S Seyers Most recently 6th of 11 in a Bm58 at Bordertown on September 11 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Yorokobi carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. The run before that ran last of 16 in a Bm62 at Morphettville on August 29 over 1800m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Mr Trafficanti with 59.5kg at $14. Hard to have in this company. |
14 TODD PANNELL |
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BLACKJACK
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Angaston Park SA (Mgr: W G Mitchell) & A Brown Most recently 3rd of 13 in a 0-62 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1514m, 0.8 len behind Navy Rok carrying 58.5kg at $15. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 in a Cg&E 0-68 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Fast Tempo carrying 55.5kg at $26. Racing well and is rock hard fit so must be included. |
6 JACKSON MURPHY |
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LUCAS THE YOUNGER
JASON CANNON 11YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Ms C Pretlove, J T Cannon, Mrs C M Davis, D F Schellen, T D Schellen, Ms M Pretlove, Miss J N Cannon, Miss O Pretlove, O Pretlove, Mrs S Holland, Mrs S K Valentine & Ms M Day Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 in a Bm56 at Strathalbyn on August 30 over 1350m, slow going 13 len behind Loca Bella carrying 62.5kg at $51. Last start ran second last of 13 in a 0-62 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1514m, 7 len behind Navy Rok carrying 59.5kg at $81. Can't entertain on that form. |
5 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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TOWER OF TUSCANY
KIRSTEN MOONEY 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Thoroughbred Solutions Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms N Horne), Thoroughbred Solutions Exo (Mgr: Ms N Horne), K Horne, N Horne, B Bessell, M Johnston, P Sams, P Scanlan, W Wilson, J Wilson, G Wright, Butchie Boyz (Mgr: G Setterfield), C Frayne, R Banks, J Hayes, D London, K Green, G Spain, M Fortescue & G Jacobs Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 13 in a 4yo+ 0-64 at Morphettville on July 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Cradle Of Jazz with 58.5kg at $10. Second-up 6th of 9 in a Bm64 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1579m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Maxildo with 58.5kg at $11. Can improve. Drawn to enjoy a gun run and seems sure to prove hard to beat. |
2 ISAAC SIT |
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UPTOWN MONK
WILL CLARKEN & CHARLOTTE SORBY 4YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG Clarken Bloodstock, J Kelton, S Kelton, Riverland Bloodstock, The Trade Federation, A Kelton, D Mullen, WHS Super, N Rantanen Reynolds, P Morris, Property Pals, GoGullies, G Carnegie-Smith, Mrs J C Davison, Ms J Miller, Ms M Kelton, Suvesa (Mgr: R Murray), Mrs S M Thompson, S J Kelton & J Owens Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len in a 4yo+ 0-56 at Balaklava on September 16 over 1400m defeating Limbering carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. The race before that got back early 6th of 12 in a Bm64 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 1250m, slow going 7 len behind You Sexy Thing carrying 56.5kg at $16. Progressive four-year-old who can salute again. |
8 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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NO MANS LAND
JAKE STEPHENS 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG E T Ginty, S G Willoughby, B Casey, S G Reid, M J Roberts & B T Evans Form hard to fault. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 9 in a 0-68 at Morphettville Parks on September 19 over 1556m, 2.25 len behind Somewhere Soon with 54kg at $9. The race before that 2nd of 10 in a Bm56 at Strathalbyn on August 30 over 1350m, slow going 0.6 len behind Loca Bella with 59.5kg at $16. On a seven-day back-up and will be hard to stop. |
4 WILL PRICE |
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HYSTERICAL LADY
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs B J Blanch, A T Biacsi, R E Thompson, E Blanch, G I Mudie, A L Couzner, G P Walsh, C J Brain, D Ryan & J A Dawson Most recently 6th of 13 in a 0-62 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1514m, 1.5 len behind Navy Rok carrying 57kg at $6.50. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 in a 0-62 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Thermodynamic carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Has ability and can measure up on her best form. |
3 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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MRS PENNY CRACKER
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG A Bain, Ms J Ann, The 3 P's (Mgr: B Pike), G A Bishop, M D McCann, R Bastable & K Toumaras Most recently made ground from midfield; 4th of 13 in a 0-62 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1514m, 1.0 len behind Navy Rok carrying 57kg at $12. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 in a F&M 0-68 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Australia Forever with 57.5kg at $18. Getting better at each run this prep and could figure without surprising. |
9 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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LOCA BELLA
CODY REARDON 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Miss J M Papanicolaou, Mrs L F Satchell, R B Satchell, C J Reardon, T E Satchell, B H Christofilakis, S A Muxlow, M J Dobbin, B Pledge, The Winning Post Posse (Mgr: A J Robey) & D K Hardacre Last start from last on the turn 8th of 13 in a 0-62 at Morphettville on September 12 over 1514m, 3 len behind Navy Rok carrying 53.5kg at $31. The race before that settled well back; won by 0.6 len in a Bm56 at Strathalbyn on August 30 over 1350m on a soft track defeating No Mans Land carrying 56.5kg at $13. Not a great draw again so happy to pass. |
15 MS ROSE HAMMOND |
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WIN TO RETIRE
INDIANNA WEINERT 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S J Spiller, T Woolley, R S Fitzsimmons, S R Coombes, J T Bradbury & J S Musarri Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 13 in a Cl1 at this track on September 2 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Play Bouzouki with 55kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last in a small field in a Cl1 at Bunbury on November 23 over 1685m, 12 len behind Artistry In Motion carrying 56.5kg at $18. Good return but looks safely held in this better company. |
11 MS S METCALFE |
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