Strathalbyn 24 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Pestka Signs Benchmark 58 Handicap 2050m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: +3m W/Post-400m, True Remainder. |
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A solid tempo on the cards with Annanda heading them off. THINK TANK (4) continues to savage the line and is edging closer to a breakthrough, last start finishing just a long neck away over 1800m at Morphettville. Will drift back again from the draw and be charging hard late. WARRANDYTE ROAD (11) dominated over this course and distance last start when sent forward in a sharp return to form. No reason he can’t go on with it now. THE TANK (9) doesn’t win out of turn but his peaks measure up. Gets a nice pull in the weights over Warrandyte Road with the claimer engaged after chasing gamely into fourth here two weeks ago. Can give this a big shake. ALCHIAN (2) found the line strongly last start to grab third over 1800m at Morphettville. Has a good record at the trip and is among the chances. ANNANDA (8) comes through the same race and is another that races well here. Worth considering. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Think Tank to get the verdict.
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BACK ME UP BENNY
KRISTI EVANS 6YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG 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 Most recently eased back early on 7th of 10 at Bordertown Bord Cup Bm 74 on December 14 over 2000m, 6 len behind Vega Magnifico carrying 54kg at $14. Before that 6th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on December 6 over 1550m, 5 len behind Extinguish with 58.5kg at $26. Nicely placed and is in the mix. |
2 J HOLDER |
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| 2 | 73573 |
ALCHIAN
TRACY COX 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mrs T L Cox, Martin Racing (Mgr: P J Martin) & R Mayne Last start 3rd of 15 at Morphettville 0-58 on December 12 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Tower Of Tuscany with 60kg at $15. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 10 at Clare Clre Cup Bm 72 on November 23 over 1800m, 8 len behind Bolt By carrying 52.5kg at $15. Among the chances. |
3 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 3 | 7x780 |
EAGLELOU
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO 7YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG D E Magro, Baxmakers (Mgr: Mrs L Haynes), J J Owen, Mrs I M Owen, R J Czabayski, M D Burt, M W Memmler, D Magro, C G Ingram, P C Caven, E J Black, Mrs A Magro, T Rankine, T R Ryan & Mrs L J Ryan At the latest run second last of 11 at Gawler 0-64 on December 13 over 1500m, 6 len behind Cielao with 58kg at $61. The run before that 8th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 on November 29 over 1550m, 4 len behind I Catchem Fox with 56kg at $31. Will need to improve sharply. |
11 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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| 4 | 18422 |
THINK TANK
MATTHEW SEYERS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P R Gunner & D R Wagner Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Morphettville 0-58 on December 12 over 1800m, long-neck behind Tower Of Tuscany carrying 59kg at $14. Before that 2nd of 10 at Gawler 0-56 on November 26 over 1700m, 1.0 len behind Rokabye Warrior with 60kg at $6.50. Will take plenty of beating. |
8 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 5 | 57230 |
ALAINGE
GARRET LYNCH 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Racing sales At the latest run 10th of 12 at Gawler Bm64 on December 13 over 1700m, 13 len behind Flaming Navy carrying 57kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on November 29 over 2250m, 3.5 len behind Pelevecchio carrying 57kg at $6. Can atone. |
12 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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| 6 | 33919 |
SANDPIPER
GARRET LYNCH 6YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Racing sales At the latest run ran last of 9 at Gawler Bm78 on December 13 over 2100m, 11 len behind Grinzinger Bishop with 54kg at $26. The race before that won by 0.9 len at Balaklava Bm58 December 3 over 2200m defeating Thinkingnintynine carrying 57kg at $4.80. Can bounce back. |
13 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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MCLEOD
SOPHIE LOGAN 5YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG Ms R Herrald & B Schulz At the latest run 12th of 15 at Morphettville 0-58 on December 12 over 1800m, 5 len behind Tower Of Tuscany with 56kg at $101. Before that won by a head at Clare 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 23 over 1800m defeating Ludina with 56kg at $17. This is easier but still doesn't appear likely to feature. |
1 SOPHIE LOGAN |
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| 8 | 31274 |
ANNANDA
PHILLIP STOKES 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Saddlers Knife (Mgr: G F Brook) At the latest run 4th of 15 at Morphettville 0-58 on December 12 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Tower Of Tuscany with 57.5kg at $14. Before that 7th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on November 29 over 2250m, 5.5 len behind Pelevecchio with 55kg at $20. Thereabouts last time out. Can improve and is worth thought. |
5 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 9 | 22594 |
THE TANK
GRANT YOUNG 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D Prade & C Prade At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track 0-56 on December 10 over 2050m, 6 len behind Warrandyte Road with 58.5kg at $3.20. The start before that 9th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on November 29 over 2250m, 8 len behind Pelevecchio with 55.5kg at $8.50. In a suitable race and looks sure to feature. |
9 ALYSSA WEBB |
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| 10 | 81475 |
SPEC RAIDER
RYAN HANNEMANN 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R Hannemann & G L Lesnikowski Most recently 5th of 12 at this track 0-56 on December 10 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Allegedly carrying 57kg at $11. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track Bm56 on October 22 over 2050m, slow going 12 len behind Suit Of Wands carrying 58kg at $3.40. Thereabouts last time out. Hard to fault if at her best. |
4 TODD PANNELL |
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| 11 | x7671 |
WARRANDYTE ROAD
G P MOODY 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G P Moody, Mrs R J Moody, Mrs J Rose, Miss S J Freeman, M C Sparrow, K G Alsop, A F Wright, D J Havriluk & Ms K M Lindsay At the latest run won by 5.5 len at this track 0-56 December 10 over 2050m defeating Badonkidonk carrying 54.5kg at $10. The run before that ran last of 7 at Morphettville Bm76 on November 1 over 2028m, 7 len behind Guru Warrior carrying 54kg at $101. Finds a suitable race and looks one of the key runners. |
10 ALANA LIVESEY |
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BUSH INFERENCE
BYRON COZAMANIS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG G N Peters, S B Stokes, R G N Peters, Ms C C Peters & Mrs S M Cozamanis Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at this track 0-56 on December 10 over 2050m, 9 len behind Warrandyte Road with 57kg at $5. The race before that 9th of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on November 12 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind Greatestofease carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Others preferred. |
7 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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CHARTIN
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms J Heaney, R J Searle, N G Holton, D R Ward, Island Dreaming (Mgr: Ms J Heaney), P J Ninnis, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, T Gonis, P Gonis, R M Warnock, Mrs L A Warnock, A Searle, A Kilsby, D A Searle, Mrs M T Holton, C A Reynolds, T G Campbell, Miss L Warwick, Ms K L Arnold & Mrs T L Ryan Most recently 7th of 9 at Murray Bridge 0-58 on December 7 over 1800m, 3 len behind Lucas The Younger with 55.5kg at $9.50. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on November 29 over 2250m, 4.5 len behind Pelevecchio carrying 53kg at $21. Can't see him featuring in the finish. |
6 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 14 | 87500 |
ALPINE BEAU
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J E Hickmott, T L Carroll, Mrs J M Carroll, Mrs N M How, A J McCann & C R Dean Last start second last of 11 at this track 0-56 on December 10 over 2050m, 18 len behind Warrandyte Road carrying 53kg at $31. The race before that 10th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on November 19 over 1800m, 10 len behind Lucas The Younger with 54.5kg at $31. Will not find this easy. Looks tested in this field. |
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