Murray Bridge   09 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Ranvet National Apprentice Race Series 2025 Rating 0 - 56 Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD 4     Rail: +3m 1200m Chute; True Remainder. (Pent: 5.61)  

Tallawah to set a strong tempo booting up on the fence underneath Back Me Up Benny and Immortal Spirit. KATIM'S CLUB (8) has been mixing her form this prep but we saw back somewhere near her best last start when narrowly beaten at Balaklava. Can keep the ball roll now under the light weight and can break her long run of outs. NICISH (9) hasn't lived up to market expectation in her two runs back but will find this easier and appreciate the added trip. SHADOW EXPRESS (3) has been catching the eye of late with his strong finishing bursts. Interesting to see her dropping back in trip on short turnaround. Is the one to watch for late if they run along early. BIG MAV (2) has been knocking on the door and is capable of playing a major role. Don't overlook. SUGGESTED PLAY: Katim's Club gets the nod.
1 9352x BACK ME UP BENNY
KRISTI EVANS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
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
Resuming after a spell of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Morphettville 0-64 October 26 over 2020m, a nose behind Rabtat with 55.5kg at $6. Previously first up; eighth of 14 at Morphettville 0-64 August 31 over 1521m, soft track; 3.5 len behind On The Scent carrying 55.5kg at $151. Looking for further.
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ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
2 14296 BIG MAV
SARAH RUTTEN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss S Rutten, S D Burford, Mrs S J Seater, Mrs M R Densley, N B Densley, R T Arthur, D Jiggins, P C Flowers, R D Vawser, D A Palmer, B Allen, Wild Punters (Mgr: D R Binney), Miss S M Archer, Ms S M Ranner, G D Meehl, D J Lumsden, S R McMichan & Rowe & Os (Mgr: Mrs K E O'loughlin)
Useful gelding. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on March 26 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Tupoleu carrying 59.5kg at $13. The race before that 9th of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on March 12 over 1350m, 4 len behind Allegedly with 60kg at $5.50. Among the chances.
3
JACE MCMURRAY
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 68554 SHADOW EXPRESS
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Racing sales
Most recently 4th of 13 at Balaklava 0-58 on April 2 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Gruelling carrying 59kg at $8. The start before that 5th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on March 26 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Miss Brittany carrying 59.5kg at $17. Key runner on his best form and can feature in the finish.
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MARGARET COLLETT
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
4 2156x BYWATERS ROAD
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J E Hickmott, Mrs N M How, P C Oswald, C R Dean, Miss C M J Riggs & P D Brown
Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Balaklava 0-56 December 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Devil's Dexter with 57kg at $7. When resuming last campaign 11th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Cl1 March 16 2024 over 1250m, 6 len behind Tres Belle carrying 54kg at $26. Overlooking fresh.
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MONIKA WOLANIN
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
5 75100 RUBINI
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
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
Most recently eased back early on 10th of 13 at Balaklava 0-58 on April 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Gruelling with 59.5kg at $15. Before that second last of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on March 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fine Future carrying 58kg at $19. Not without his chance.
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FELICITY ATKINSON
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
6 00462 TINY REBEL
RAHARNA MCDONALD
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R J McDonald
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 on April 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Peperoncino with 55kg at $8. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind King Moya carrying 57kg at $61. Hard to enthuse as he is not too reliable.
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JADE DOYLE
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves
7 x7707 DUKE OF ANJOU
CRAIG STEWART
8YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C Stewart
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Penola 0-54 on March 2 over 1075m, 5 len behind Avanzo carrying 59.5kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on February 2 over 1200m, 12 len behind Load And Go carrying 55.5kg at $41.
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BROOKE KING
Emerald Green, Silver Stars, Quartered Cap
8 x6002 KATIM'S CLUB
STEPHEN THEODORE
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms M Murphy
Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Balaklava F&M 0-56 on April 2 over 1200m, long-neck behind Alpine Joy with 60kg at $2.05. The race before that ran last of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 26 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind King Moya carrying 56kg at $5.50. Hard to beat on the back of that sort of form.
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JACKSON RADLEY
Pink, Yellow Diamond Braces
9 73x85 NICISH
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Done Up Racing (Mgr: Mrs S J Dunn), T W Mitchell, Mrs C Mitchell, Mrs S Byrnes, M J Byrnes, Mrs K Northover, T Northover, T Dunn, Mrs K Dunn, W Dunn, Mrs J Dunn, S Kenny & Mrs D Kenny
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 12 at this track 0-58 on January 24 over 1100m, 4 len behind Tookay Pete carrying 58kg at $3.20. Last start 5th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on March 15 over 1250m, 3 len behind Cork Harbour carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Looks ready to run a big race.
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LEK MALONEY
Hot Pink, White Sash, Navy Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, Navy Blue Diamond On Cap, White Pom Pom
10 870x2 OCEAN BLAST
JARROD LYNCH
9YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J A Glatz & Mrs M Glatz
Second run back. First-up after seven months made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Oakbank 0-56 on March 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pricilla's Choice with 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len at this track Cl1 May 15 over 1400m in soft going defeating Bona Fide Star carrying 56kg at $101. Further improvement in store.
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ALAN LAI
Black, White Hoops, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 23768 TICK TOCK BOOM
STEPHEN THEODORE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs F Ramos
Last start 8th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on March 26 over 1350m, slow going 4 len behind Tupoleu carrying 55.5kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 12 at Penola 0-54 on March 2 over 1600m, 3 len behind Eagles Forever carrying 59.5kg at $5. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field.
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POLLY BREWSTER
Blue, Pink FR
12 50901 TALLAWAH
GRANT YOUNG
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M Andreadis
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start won by a nose at Penong Bm52 March 8 over 1400m defeating Short Stories with 54.5kg at $17. The run before that second last of 12 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on February 28 over 1750m, 16 len behind Doctor Robert carrying 53.5kg at $26. Prepared to lay.
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ISAAC SIT
Light Blue, Royal Blue Diamonds And Cap
13 x800x ENTERPRISE JEWEL
JUDY STREETS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
S A J McIntyre
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Naracoorte 0-56 January 5 over 1430m, 17 len behind Anrushka carrying 56kg at $81. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm68 December 7 over 1000m, 17 len behind Kova carrying 52kg at $151. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Royal Blue, Four White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, White Seams, Black Cap
14 52885 ARCHDEACON
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss C J Heuritsch
Last start 5th of 12 at Naracoorte 0-54 on April 6 over 1430m, 5 len behind Supreme Thunder carrying 54kg at $21. The start before that 8th of 11 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on March 26 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Mellifluent with 54kg at $26. Looking to others.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
Black And White Diamonds, Lime Sleeves And Cap
15 04370 IMMORTAL SPIRIT
GEORGE KARAYANNIS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Opusone Racing (Mgr: A Pappalardo)
Last start raced on the pace before fading 11th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on March 26 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Miss Brittany with 54.5kg at $20. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Oakbank 0-56 on March 19 over 1400m, 9 len behind Pricilla's Choice with 53kg at $13. Looking to others.
2
MATT CHADWICK
Pink, Black Circular Saw, Pink Cap, Black Circular Saw
16 97090 GILDED LADY
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Tosca Farm (Mgr: J H Mann)
Last start second last of 11 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on March 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Mellifluent with 54kg at $101. Before that 9th of 13 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on March 12 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rob The Bank carrying 54kg at $151. Others make more appeal.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
Black And White Diamonds With Lime Sleeves And Cap
17 69897 MEDAL QUEST
PETER MOODY
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs R J Moody & G P Moody
Last start 7th of 11 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on March 26 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Mellifluent with 54kg at $151. The start before that second last of 10 at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw on March 12 over 2050m, 19 len behind Beach Pad with 57kg at $91. Impossible to entertain on recent form.
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JADE DOYLE
Black, Green Shamrock, Quartered Cap
18 69426 INNER SANCTUM
DANNY PENNA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna & J S Penna
At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 on April 2 over 1200m, 7 len behind Peperoncino with 51kg at $51. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Streaky Bay 0-54 on March 22 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Lava Lad with 52kg at $5. Prefer to see him back in form.
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Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves