Murray Bridge   11 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G

Fore + Flex Handicap (Heat of Sportsbet Viddora Series) 1100m

Track: Good 4     Rail: True.  

Slick tempo with Refreshing to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. Plenty of speedy types here so looking for one that might be running on if they overdo it up front. Victorian visitor MY ZEPHYR (10) is lightly raced but she's got some ability. Her recent trial was good and she looks ready for a big first-up run. Todd Pannell is a great booking for her. TRULY ELSA (4) is a speedy type that is also first-up and has also trialed well. Suspect she will go forward and be in the firing line. She can tough it out and finish in the money. CARARADA (5) is first-up and, while she typically takes a run or two to hit her straps, she's another that can be running on if the tempo is hot. STARLITE VALLEY (1) and REFRESHING (3) are both very quick and could lead this. Refreshing has really found her mojo of late but this is harder. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing My Zephyr each-way.
1 54835 STARLITE VALLEY
KYM HEALY
7YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
K D Healy, Mrs C L Healy, Mrs L K Healy, Mrs R Cole, R S Austin & Mrs A D Austin
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Morphettville Bm82 on August 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cicala carrying 54kg at $41. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on August 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Super Alana carrying 57kg at $17. Well placed with the claim and draw to run a cheeky race.
2
BROOKE KING
Light Blue, Red And White Star, White Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
2 55373 THE GOV
GARRET LYNCH
8YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Racing sales
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Jamestown Bm62 on October 4 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Alpha Flight with 60kg at $2.20. The run before that 7th of 9 at Naracoorte Bm56 on August 31 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind Furrina carrying 59kg at $6. Has had a few chances so looking elsewhere.
4
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
3 60412 REFRESHING
GRANT YOUNG
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
L R Young & Mrs L D Young
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Morphettville Parks Nmw on September 27 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Thunder Shoc with 55.5kg at $7. The run before that won by a nose at this track Bm56 September 17 over 900m defeating Reine Of Nine with 59kg at $5. Racing well and will take catching again.
7
ALYSHA WARREN
Teal, White Seams, Black Cap
4 8807x TRULY ELSA
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 59.0KG
D E Magro, Pope Racing No. 2 (Mgr: D R Pope), Mrs A Magro, M J Trimboli, N C Linke, Mrs K E Linke, J H Edwards, S J H Edwards, B G Barnett, J Lund & G Leigh-Heidt
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm66 June 7 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Daisydoo carrying 57kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Morphettville Parks 0-68 March 15 over 1000m defeating Innocent Sips carrying 53kg at $2.90. Speedy type that might take some catching.
6
ALANA LIVESEY
Orange, Green Diamonds, Orange Sleeves And Cap
5 8908x CARARADA
JOHN HYAM
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
S M Kelly, P Penta, C R Essex, M R Parker, Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam) & Dolphin Racing (Mgr: K J Johansen)
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Morphettville F&M 0-64 May 31 over 1100m, soft track; 5.5 len behind The Doll with 57kg at $14. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Morphettville Bm68 March 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Dual Pressure carrying 53.5kg at $26. Looks a key runner.
5
ROCHELLE MILNES
Bottle Green, White Checks And Sleeves, Star Cap
6 x296x MISLUDI
PHILLIP STOKES
6YO  BR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
Saddlers Knife (Mgr: G F Brook)
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Morphettville F&M Bm64 May 3 over 1050m, 4 len behind Lovely Lookin' carrying 59kg at $21. First up last campaign second of 12 at Morphettville 0-64 March 10 over 1050m, 0.9 len behind She's Xtravagant with 57.5kg at $4. Trust her brilliant first-up record.
11
JACOB OPPERMAN
White, Emerald Green Sash And Cap
7 0430x LUCKY DUCK
JOHN SALANITRI
5YO  GR/BR  MARE 58.0KG
F Salanitri, Mrs P Salanitri, R Walker, Mrs I Hollingworth, J Damiano, GFY Syndicate J Garro, J Yoannidis, J Cabral, P Hinos, A Capaldi, D Ruggiero, S Gibbens, C Speers & R Speers
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Geelong Bm58 June 5 over 1200m, soft track; 13 len behind Ballynacally carrying 60kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Hamilton Mdn-Sw December 10 over 1100m defeating Dimora Queen with 57.5kg at $6.50. Has ability and looks an each-way chance on her best.
3
C NEWITT
White, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
8 9xq4x LUCKY FORTUNA
HEATHER LEHMANN
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
G E LEHMANN , MRS H J LEHMANN
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Darwin F&M 0 - 62 July 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Juice Box with 60.5kg at $2.05. First up last campaign failed to finish at Darwin 0 - 64 June 7 over 1200m. Might need a run or two.
13
ANNA JORDSJO
Black And Gold Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Gold Cap
9 x4604 MY HARUCONI
JAMES DODGSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J Dodgson & V Downing
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on September 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ice Symphony carrying 53.5kg at $9. The race before that 11th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on September 6 over 1000m, 4 len behind Left Turn Clyde carrying 56.5kg at $19. Looking to others.
12
CONNOR MURTAGH
Emerald Green, Purple Lightning Bolt, Black Diagonal Stripe Sleeve And Cuffs, Purple Cap
10 7095x MY ZEPHYR
MICK SHEPHERDSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M A Shepherdson, Best And Fairest 4 (Mgr: M A Shepherdson), E D Powlett, Mrs F M Powlett, D Wockner, S D Moir, Westmore (Mgr: K Pengelly), Mrs K Shepherdson, W J Ellis, N J Fraser, P Shepherdson, Miss W M Ellis, C P Shepherdson, G J Kennewell, J S Ashley, Ms M G C Caliste, H Kelly & R Callahan
Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Cranbourne Cl1 May 23 over 1300m, 4 len behind Highlands with 56kg at $6. First up last campaign seventh of 17 at Flemington Inglis Sprint March 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind El Morzillo carrying 55kg at $201. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a big first-up run.
8
TODD PANNELL
Purple, White Vee, Halved Sleeves, White Cap, Purple Seams
11 156x8 EMPIRE GRACE
DAVID JOLLY & JUSTIN POTTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D R Jolly
Second-up. First-up after eight months 8th of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on September 28 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Top Of The Ridge with 55kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 15 over 1200m defeating Me Name's Harry carrying 54.5kg at $15. SCRATCHED.
5
KAYLA CROWTHER
White, Royal Blue And Red Roundel, Royal Blue Cap
12 99x25 REINE OF NINE
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs JA Francis, G Kent, F Vella, J Klaer, C Muscara, TJ Fraser, R Borda, J Berecz. International Thoroughbred Alliance, L Trimboli
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at this track Bm56 on September 17 over 900m, nose behind Refreshing carrying 59kg at $8.50. Last start 5th of 8 at Morphettville Parks Nmw on September 27 over 1000m, 2 len behind Thunder Shoc with 56.5kg at $5.50. Rates highly and is in the mix, especially if they overdo it up front.
9
JESSICA TZAFERIS
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Aqua Blue Cap
13 49x80 MIDNIGHT POKER
DYLAN CABOCHE
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mypunter 15 (Mgr: P Sahhar)
Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on September 6 over 1000m, 3 len behind Left Turn Clyde with 53.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at this track Bm56 on September 17 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Refreshing carrying 56kg at $18. Can't entertain on that form.
10
J HOLDER
Deep Navy, White And Silver Horse Head Shield, White Sleeves
14 24342 REIGNING STAR
TREVOR DAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
t & J Day
Last start 2nd of 9 at Jamestown Bm62 on October 4 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Alpha Flight with 55kg at $10. Before that 4th of 9 at Pooncarie Cl1 on September 20 over 1000m, 4 len behind Noitulover with 55kg at $4.60. Racing well in easier company and this looks a stretch.
1
ZOE LLOYD
Black, Red Sash, White Sleeves, Red Cap