Murray Bridge   02 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

Vale Dale West Benchmark 56 Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4     Rail: +7m 1200 Chute, +10m Remainder. (Pent: 5.88)  

Pricilla's Choice and Winning Aura look to take it up. SAV ON ICE (7) gets his chance to win another race here. He's going well but conceding too much of a start in stronger races. He's likely to get back here but will be thundering late, and, in this class, he can run them down with the claim. HEADPHONES (1) is a track and distance specialist and while she's getting on in age, her recent form suggests she's going well. She's another who will be hitting the line hard with the 4kg claim. COVERT WITNESS (11) is racing well in tougher grade and looks a genuine each-way chance in this. PRICILLA'S CHOICE (8) has plenty of class on her day but she does mix her form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sav On Ice to win.
1 x2125 HEADPHONES
JUDY STREETS
7YO  BAY  MARE 64.0KG
P L Bennett & Mrs Y E Hunt
Last start 5th of 11 at this track Bm76 on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Maracourt carrying 55kg at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 16 at this track Bm70 on May 24 over 1400m, head behind Novela with 57.5kg at $26. Loves this track and distance.
11
ALYSSA WEBB
Blue, Green Four Leaf Clover, White Sleeves, Blue And White Quartered Cap
2 30708 AIGUILETTE
JOHN MACMILLAN
9YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell, Dr J K Sinclair, M D Bruggemann, N Stratford, Mrs L K Stratfold, R M Dean, Mrs J B Dean, A G Grantham, G E Ireland, J R Spackman, F R Studd, J Spicer, G C Brown, Mrs B J Hughes, Mrs A K Clayton & Miss P Triggs
Last start 8th of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on June 21 over 1540m, slow going 6 len behind Starts Now carrying 59kg at $20. The start before that second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on June 7 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Tosen Water carrying 58kg at $71. Best form is good enough.
11
TODD PANNELL
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
3 7x246 DUO PERNA
SANDIE BRENNAN
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss S L Brennan
Last start 6th of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on June 21 over 1540m, slow going 4 len behind Starts Now with 57.5kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Nmw Bm70 on May 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Synchro carrying 54.5kg at $21. Doubt he will be troubling these.
10
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Gold, Green Sash, Gold Cap
4 32734 ALLEGEDLY
EMMA HUBBARD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B M Harris, J L Budgen, D J Myers, B W George, P P O'Loughlin, P Vuaran, W Henry, C T Harris, M I McRostie, R M Milne, Mrs N Myers, N Myers, A T Van Mierlo, Ms E Hubbard & M R Haines
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Gawler Bm56 on June 25 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind The Plastics with 60.5kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on May 18 over 1350m, slow going 1.75 len behind Prodigal Lad carrying 57.5kg at $11. Looks a top three chance again.
9
BROOKE KING
Light Blue And Purple Diamonds, Light Blue Cap, Purple Pom Pom
5 00990 FLEURIEU FLIPPER
ROSLYN DAY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms J M Giles & Miss R G Day
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on June 7 over 2400m, on a slow track; 19 len behind High Society Girl with 54.5kg at $61. The start before that second last of 10 at Balaklava Bm56 on June 4 over 2200m, 13 len behind Back Me Up Benny with 61.5kg at $16. Struggling and looks tested again.
13
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Brown, Light Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
6 86x72 THINKINGNINTYNINE
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
T J Doudle, M J Sayers, 4025271 Racing (Mgr: R Smith), Stepping Stone (Mgr: Ms A A Umoff), Big steaks (Mgr: MK Anderson), J H Knox, R W Morgan & On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten)
Third-up today. Resuming did the work up front then tired second last of 8 at Balaklava Cl2 on May 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind Wild Winner carrying 59kg at $8.50. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Port Augusta Bm56 on June 22 over 1498m, 0.5 len behind I'm Kenny carrying 60.5kg at $7. SCRATCHED.
17
BEN PRICE
Black, Red And White Horse Head And Flames, Red Flames On Sleeves, Red Cap
7 x7758 SAV ON ICE
DARRYL CARRISON
3YO  GR/B  COLT 60.0KG
L B Gerloff, Mrs L F Gerloff, Mrs J Palmer, W Palmer, M A Watt, Ms J L Watt, P J Thompson, Miss R Richardson, D Zimmermann, Mrs K lCarrison, L G Bridge & D T Richardson
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Morphettville 3yo Bm66 on June 21 over 1540m, slow going 3.5 len behind Stirrup Cup carrying 56kg at $6. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track Cg&E 0-64 on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Talkin' Italian carrying 57kg at $7. Capable of a big run back in grade.
6
MONIKA WOLANIN
Black, Cerise Sleeves
8 72126 PRICILLA'S CHOICE
ROSLYN DAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms R G Day
Most recently 6th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on June 28 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Streetcar Apollo carrying 53kg at $18. The run before that 2nd of 14 at this track F&M 0-64 on June 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Extra Hot carrying 54kg at $15. Nicely placed and is capable of taking this out.
3
JAKE TOEROEK
Red With Black Club, White Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
9 x9550 SAINT MICHAEL
JUSTIN PICKERING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R Scott
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Gawler 0-56 on June 25 over 1500m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Robert The Puss carrying 59kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 4 over 1600m, 3 len behind Obi carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. Racing below his best but capable of better.
7
ALYSHA WARREN
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes
10 x4l20 WINNING AURA
CINDY BRANDER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs L J Brander, W G Brander, Mrs J L Pearce & R W Pearce
Most recently 11th of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 7 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rowdy Anthem with 57.5kg at $41. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1000m, 2 len behind Mistavain carrying 57.5kg at $16. Needs to improve to figure here.
4
MS S METCALFE
Lime, Silver Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, Silver Horseshoes, Lime Cap
11 03248 COVERT WITNESS
HANNAH BRYCE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M D Domingo, G P Cragg, J E Clarke, A Wickstein, A J Olsen, Miss H G M Bryce & Miss J Squires
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track Bm64 on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Chance Taken with 53kg at $14. The run before that 4th of 16 at Morphettville Bm64 on May 31 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind The Golden Fist carrying 51kg at $101. Better placed back in grade and expected to go well.
5
J HOLDER
Royal Blue, Four White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, White Seams, Black Cap
12 770x7 FANTASTIC HOST
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J E Hickmott, J R Thring & Mrs N M How
Second-up. First-up after four months from last on the turn 7th of 14 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Riched with 54kg at $26. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Penola Cl1 on March 31 2024 over 1300m, 5 len behind It's Dan The Man carrying 57kg at $6.50. Did enough first up and can improve.
8
MARGARET COLLETT
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
13 30963 LISELLE'S LUCK
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
H D Woodhouse, Ms L J Woodhouse, G Nieddu, D B Woodhouse & Mrs L K Woodhouse
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gawler Cl1 on June 25 over 1500m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Placo carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 6th of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 4 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Immortal Spirit with 57kg at $4.40. Last two runs have been much better.
1
MATT CHADWICK
Yellow, Brown Star, Quartered Cap
14 99430 HEADSMART
GARRET LYNCH
9YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
T A Waters, B A Johnstone, S McMaster, N R Price, P Robertson, A Robertson, B D Stubbs-Mills, D B Garratt & A G Roff
Most recently 11th of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind I Tell Ya What with 56.5kg at $15. Before that 3rd of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 4 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Obi carrying 54.5kg at $26. Hard to make a case.
2
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Black And White Diamonds, Lime Sleeves And Cap
15 04085 FOSTER STREET
BYRON COZAMANIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P R Burdon, P G Sims & P J Harrold
Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Balaklava Cg&E 0-56 on June 18 over 1050m, slow going 6 len behind Italian Informant with 55.5kg at $3.90. Before that 8th of 12 at Gawler Bm56 on June 9 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Impending Diamond with 55kg at $8. Needs to find a length from somewhere.
14
DYLAN CABOCHE
Green, Orange Spots, Red Cap
16 67608 ENTERPRISE JEWEL
JUDY STREETS
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
S A J McIntyre
Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Spirit Of Flight carrying 54kg at $21. Before that ran last of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 4 over 1600m, 14 len behind Obi with 54kg at $61. Won't be bothering these.
12
J POTTER
Sky Blue, Grey Fern, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap, Grey Ferns, Sky Blue Pom Pom
17 7x080 LITTLE BIT YOURS
GARRET LYNCH
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Racing sales
Most recently ran last of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 19 len behind I Tell Ya What carrying 52kg at $101. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 15 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Immortal Spirit with 52kg at $71. Will need to improve sharply.
14
ROCHELLE MILNES
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves