Murray Bridge   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet More Places Handicap 1400m

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

Solid tempo headed by Cork Harbour and Cielao. FLOREY (7) has returned in career best form and has more to offer third-up after just missing last time. Gun hoop Toeroek sticks and she should just blend into the race perfectly from the middle draw. Top pick. CIELAO (3) is a mare in great touch, and the form around her is superb. Expect her to have a tougher time of it in front this time but gets in well with the claim and is sure to be right there at the business end again. Can't knock. RUBINI (9) returned with a great effort here behind Arcandam, who has since won again. Gets in low at the weights and is boasts a good record over this track and trip. Strong each-way hope. SECOND FIX (6) made good ground in the run home to finish a close sixth in a blanket finish. Is sure to have come on from that and will take some stopping if settles closer. CAPTAIN JOOLIAN (1) comes in fresh after a good win on the Parks track. This looks a bit tough for him but he can sneak into a placing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Florey to win.
1 33421 CAPTAIN JOOLIAN
DARRYL DODSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D I Dodson, R G Schaeche, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey), Ms T A Breit, R J Tresidder, F J Sewell, R P Sewell, R A McKimm, G E Schaeche, G G Keets, B K Parker, B J Quinsee & M T Magrath
Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run came from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 November 29 over 1400m defeating Speedtail with 56.5kg at $6.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Morphettville Bm70 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Vexatious Dancer with 53kg at $21. Draws well and another big run is in store.
5
ALYSHA WARREN
Cerise, Yellow Braces, Lime Sleeves And Cap
2 07166 ZESTIMAN
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G P Stewart, Mrs A E Stewart, Mrs R E Heatley, L C Heatley, Mrs K A Keast, A S Keast, Mrs L Tschirpig, T D Tschirpig, Mrs E L Stewart, D P Stewart, Mrs M F Wass & J K Wass
Most recently second last of 7 at Gawler 0-70 on January 3 over 1207m, 3 len behind Tapinforpar carrying 60kg at $41. Before that second last of 7 at Gawler Nmw-Ly Bm72 on December 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind Three Rings carrying 57.5kg at $41. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
J HOLDER
Red, Black Braces, White Sleeves, Black and White Hooped Cap
3 01011 CIELAO
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M J Hickmott), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Northwood Equine (Mgr: M K Dawson), S F Emery, D A Lawn, M Wilkins, Mrs S Wilkins, Horses Head (Mgr: P E McEvoy), P J Hyland, Mrs T M Stevens & Avonmore Racing (Mgr: D Blackmore)
Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; won by a nose at Gawler 0-64 December 13 over 1500m defeating Mrs Penny Cracker with 58kg at $2.15. The race before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 November 29 over 1400m in soft going defeating Extinguish carrying 58kg at $4. Rates highly here and can measure up.
8
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 30535 ANGELIC APPEAL
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Alexander Bloodline (Mgr: D Alexander), G P Sadie, K Michael & M Worsley
At the latest run second last in a small field at this track Bm72 on December 20 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Teardrop Rotation with 53.5kg at $16. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 on November 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cielao carrying 61kg at $5.50. Hard to have this tough line-up.
4
CONNOR MURTAGH
White, Black V Bib, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 34636 CORK HARBOUR
DEAN SAXON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs M C Saxon , Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon , M L Healy , G L Summerhayes , Ms L S Carey , Ms J Eltringham , S A McCorkell , Dr S B Heinze , P W Triffett , P Kerian , M P Reichery & D Charles.
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Gawler 4yo+ E&G 0-62 on January 3 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Percidian carrying 58.5kg at $7. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Bm64 on December 27 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Thunder Shoc with 57.5kg at $15. Can do much better this time.
1
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Emerald Green, White Horseshoes And Cap
6 367x6 SECOND FIX
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
M L R Whittaker, Mrs E M K Whittaker, N J Rawlings, Mrs A E De Ruiter, H De Ruiter, S De Ruiter, Miss S E Schwartz, R J Waring, V C Audino, Mrs S M Audino, A J Rinaldi & T Russo
Second run back. First-up after six months 6th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm66 on December 31 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Didn't Miss Many with 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on February 9 over 1300m, 3 len behind Boulder Jack with 59kg at $3.50. He is capable of testing this field.
3
ROCHELLE MILNES
Royal Blue, Red Star, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves, Red And White Star Cap
7 54x12 FLOREY
DAVID JOLLY & JUSTIN POTTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G J Hayes, Mrs H Hayes, P K Allen & Mrs C D Allen & R K Foot
Third-up today. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Strathalbyn Bm56 December 10 over 1200m defeating Taking Omaha with 57kg at $4.20. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Morphettville 4yo+ Cl2 on December 27 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind World's My Oyster with 58.5kg at $3.30. Fitter and rates a key chance this line-up.
6
JAKE TOEROEK
White, Royal Blue And Red Roundel, Royal Blue Cap
8 3050x CHANCE TAKEN
CHRIS BIEG
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Brightside Enterprises, P Ridler, G T Churchill, Ms D A Joy, L C McInnes, A G Fraser, T P Delbridge, P R Barnes, C M Bieg, K J Highet, D S Mcvey & S J Sequin
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 August 20 over 2400m, 16 len behind Leaders Listen with 58kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track Bm64 June 14 over 1600m slow track defeating Turned Loose carrying 54kg at $4.80. Might be better off following this run.
2
DYLAN CABOCHE
Emerald Green, White Band With Red Star, White Armbands And Cap
9 300x2 RUBINI
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J Heaney, J A Atkinson, P J Walding, Mrs L A Warnock, Supa Satday (Mgr: Mrs L A Warnock), C A Reynolds, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, P J Ninnis, S W S Rolls, P Gonis, A J Tonkin, Mrs K Rolls & T Gonis
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 7 at this track Cg&E Bm68 on December 20 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Arcandam with 53kg at $31. Previously second-up from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 0-56 on January 29 over 1250m, 2.25 len behind Meg's Magic with 59kg at $7.50. Looms as a significant threat.
9
ALANA LIVESEY
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
10 32650 SUBUKI
WAYNE BROWN
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
TCB Bloodstock (Mgr: A T Brown), T C Hargreaves & M W Brown
Most recently raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Gawler Bm64 on December 13 over 1700m, 16 len behind Flaming Navy with 56.5kg at $71. Before that 5th of 9 at Warren Cotton Cup on November 9 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Tainui with 58kg at $7.50. Needs to do more.
10
SERG LISNYY
Navy Blue, Maroon Yoke And Quartered Cap