Murray Bridge   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Duttons Easy to do business with!! Handicap 1800m

Track: GOOD4     Rail: +3m 1200m Chute, True Remainder . (Pent: 6.00)  

Looks to be plenty of pace with Mangione and Mark Of The Man battling for the lead. TAKE A PICK (6) bolted in to win an easier race last time. This is a rise in grade on paper but he's found a winnable race to go back-to-back. Drawn low and should get the run of the race. It's hard to fault the recent form of MARK OF THE MAN (1) who keeps running well without winning. He's another that is drawn well and should get the right run to be in the finish. HARLEY'N'ROSE (8) is racing well but probably needs to find a length or two to have a bit more of a killer punch at the end of his races. LOMAX (4) looks ready to do something third-up, while EVERY LITTLE THING (10) looks an each-way chance if you can forgive her below par performance last start. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Take A Pick to win again.
1 62335 MARK OF THE MAN
AARON PURCELL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), L J Leahy, Mrs M C Leahy, P J Collie, Mrs J Ludeman, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: A M Egan), K A J Peach & S D Findlay
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Gawler Nmw-Ly on July 5 over 1700m, slow going 6 len behind The Western Front carrying 56.5kg at $5. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on June 28 over 1950m, slow going neck behind Test The Law carrying 54kg at $4.20. An each-way chance again.
3
ROCHELLE MILNES
Pink, Blue Band
2 39111 MANGIONE
NELL CARTER
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R P McDonald, D P Kerr, J W Lovell & B Mathews
Form hard to fault. Most recently won by a neck at Casterton Bm58-Hwt June 29 over 2000m in soft going defeating Khant Bee carrying 70.5kg at $11. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Casterton 0 - 58 June 8 over 2000m in heavy going defeating Loyal Consul with 56.5kg at $9. Flying in easier grade and among the leading chances.
6
MARGARET COLLETT
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
3 00006 LE VIZIR
JUDY STREETS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J I Streets
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 12 at Gawler Bm62 on July 5 over 1700m, slow going 13 len behind Wine Barron carrying 58kg at $151. The run before that second last of 12 at this track Bm64 on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Chance Taken with 61kg at $201. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
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EMILY POZMAN
Light Blue, Gold Hoops, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 75x44 LOMAX
PAUL CAREY
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
P Carey & Ms J M Giles
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 14 at this track Cg&E 0-64 on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Talkin' Italian with 59.5kg at $41. Last start 4th of 13 at Gawler 4yo+ Bm66 on July 5 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Motorace with 58kg at $7. Fitter again and gets chance to break through.
9
JAKE TOEROEK
Brown, Light Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
5 29662 SHAKESPEARE
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R Jolly, D Crook, C Fromm, S Hoyle, J Jolly, P Jolly, D Kirk, C Lamb, P Morris, A Newman, G Sparkes, W Sims, G Wiltshire, Bula Bula (Mgr: C M Fitzgerald) & Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon)
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Gawler Bm62 on July 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Wine Barron with 58kg at $8. Before that 6th of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 on June 21 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Magnetic Edge with 57.5kg at $51. Can go one better on the quick back-up.
5
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Tangerine, Grey Quarters, White Sleeves
6 13361 TAKE A PICK
STEPHEN THEODORE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Balaklava Cl1-Sw June 4 over 2200m defeating Silent Emmy with 59kg at $1.90. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm78 on May 24 over 2500m, 6 len behind Lake's Folly with 54kg at $16. Bolted in last time and, while this is harder, he's a top chance again.
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TODD PANNELL
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap With Black Star
7 078x9 RABTAT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M J Hickmott), M Wilkins, Mrs S Wilkins, Ms K Wilkins, Mrs K Wilkins, M Wilkins, D C Bullock, Mrs S E Bullock, C D Goold, S G M Leonow, P Di Lulio, B Elphick, B Seekamp & A L Beaton
Second run back. First-up after three months got back early 9th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on June 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Streetcar Apollo with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track 0-58 September 18 over 1600m defeating Lomax carrying 59kg at $9. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
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BEN PRICE
Navy, Red Star, Armbands And Cap
8 x4978 HARLEY'N'ROSE
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms J Heaney, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, P J Ninnis, A G Underwood, Mrs W L Underwood, D R Gardiner, D Sulda, Mrs S A Blight, Ms M Clarke, Ms M B Smith, J A Atkinson, Mrs K J Palmer, Mrs J M McCarty, Ms K Williams, Miss C J Watson, P A O'Shea, I D Cooper, J P Maddern, T G O'halloran & G J Blight
Last start 8th of 13 at Morphettville Bm68 on June 21 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Magnetic Edge carrying 55kg at $11. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 13 at this track Bm64 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Stratum Pride with 57.5kg at $31. Racing well but needs too find a length or two to win.
4
ALANA LIVESEY
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
9 29108 BACK ME UP BENNY
KRISTI EVANS
5YO  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
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Bordertown Bm56 on June 27 over 2000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Enciphering with 57kg at $6. Before that failed to make an impression; ran last of 10 at this track Bm78 on June 14 over 2000m, slow going 9 len behind Any Luck carrying 54kg at $18. Prefer in something easier.
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TEAGAN VOORHAM
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 5x326 EVERY LITTLE THING
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
3YO  BLACK  FILLY 55.0KG
Feek Racing, Mrs AL Ashby, W J Brander, R J Capuano, Mrs T Daly, D J Diss, J A Dunlop, R B Dunlop, D I Mason, Ms T J McDonald, T G Quinn, Sacri Panti, J Watson, P J Fuller, P B De Araugo, Ms L R Anderson-Brown, Ms C Kelly, G Neil, G Stamatakos & S B Gronich
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on July 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 12 len behind All Business carrying 58.5kg at $13. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Seymour Bm64 on June 10 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Dustland Fairytale with 56.5kg at $15. Forgive last start and can bounce back.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
Yellow, Purple Shamrock, Red Armbands And Cap
11 x6x00 STEVEN JAMES
WAYNE WALTERS
10YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J Morell & J Mead
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Not raced for 41 days. First-up second last of 15 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on May 25 over 1550m, on a slow track; 42 len behind Supreme Thunder with 61kg at $61. Last start second last of 11 at Penola 0-56 on June 1 over 1600m, slow going 27 len behind Hard Leaf carrying 60kg at $91. Not racing well enough.
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MS K WALTERS
Light Blue, White Stars, Sleeves And Cap
12 120x4 SPEC RAIDER
G LESNIKOWSKI & R HANNEMANN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R Hannemann
Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at Gawler 0-56 on June 25 over 1500m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Robert The Puss with 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Morphettville Bm66 on August 31 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Morryl Moral with 54kg at $67. Prefer over further and in something easier.
6
ANNA JORDSJO
Bottle Green, White Yoke, Ivory Striped Sleeves, White Cap
13 70422 JAMROCK
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T Sparks
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track Bm56 on July 2 over 1800m, neck behind Flying Assassin carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind I Tell Ya What with 56kg at $8. Racing well but this looks tougher.
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EMILY FINNEGAN
Orange, White Stars, Striped Sleeves, Halved Cap
14 x6537 WHITCHETY GRUB
GARRET LYNCH
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Miss C J Heuritsch
At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on June 27 over 1550m, in the wet; 6 len behind Blue Special with 55.5kg at $4.80. Before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Spirit Of Flight carrying 54.5kg at $14. Won't be bothering these.
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SAIRYN FAWKE
Black And White Diamonds With Lime Sleeves And Cap
15 38363 ROLL START
BILL WILLIAMS
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
Ms E F Nelson, W Williams, Ms M R Snyders & Miss R N Williams
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1550m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Port Nights carrying 56kg at $7. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1500m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Garcon Renard with 56kg at $20. Needs something easier.
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J POTTER
Green, Gold Diamond, Red Sleeves And Cap