Strathalbyn 24 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Victor Harbour Motor Co Benchmark 56 Handicap 1350m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: +3m W/Post-400m, True Remainder. |
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Even tempo with Lucky Fortuna crossing from the outside gate and leading. EMPIRE GRACE (4) had their measure last start when returning to winning form in fine style over this track and trip. Peaking now and well placed to go on with the job. LUCKY FORTUNA (6) went forward and proved too strong last time at Murray Bridge. Faces a tricky draw but has found form and is well positioned to continue progressing. EXPLICABLE (2) wound up strongly to finish third over this track and trip last start. Kept fresh with 38 days between runs and gets in well with the claim. Capable of going a couple better. TYUSIX (10) resumes and has jumped out well in readiness. In nicely at the weights with the claimer aboard and should make her presence felt. GRINZINGER ACE (5) chased in vain behind Empire Grace here two weeks ago when well supported. Rises in weight without the claim, making it harder to turn the tables, but draws well and deserves respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Empire Grace to win again.
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| 1 | 604x4 |
HEAD OF THE HERD
SARAH RUTTEN 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG B W James, C R Hills, P J Burchell, T C Ellis, P M Wells, D V Gray, T M Heysen, K B Comley, M E Gazzard & M S Forster Second-up. First-up after six months 4th of 11 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-62 on December 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Outpost carrying 58.5kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Wyong Bm64 on January 26 over 1300m, 8 len behind King's Duty carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Faces tough test. |
12 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 2 | 53x33 |
EXPLICABLE
GARRET LYNCH 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG ZORLU Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Kaya) & H Hakki Third-up today. Resumes off a 38 day letup. First-up 3rd of 8 at Wycheproof Bm56 on November 1 over 1400m, 2 len behind Brave Charm with 58.5kg at $8.50. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1 on November 16 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Artillery carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Worth some thought. |
7 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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| 3 | x16x8 |
IRONBAR
HANNAH BRYCE 6YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG L G Hoffmann, Miss C A Cousins & P G Hoffman Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Immortal Shield carrying 60kg at $9. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Harmonett carrying 60kg at $7. Needs something easier. |
10 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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| 4 | x8621 |
EMPIRE GRACE
DAVID JOLLY & JUSTIN POTTER 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG D R Jolly Form hard to fault. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Bm58 (App Only) December 10 over 1350m defeating Grinzinger Ace with 55kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track 0-56 (App Only) on November 16 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Ace with 55kg at $4.20. Well placed and sure to be in the finish. |
8 SOPHIE POTTER |
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| 5 | 61122 |
GRINZINGER ACE
EMMA HUBBARD 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG M D Tuckfield, Mrs E D Tuckfield & Mrs E Tuckfield Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track Bm58 (App Only) on December 10 over 1350m, 2 len behind Empire Grace with 55kg at $1.95. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, nose behind Immortal Shield carrying 58kg at $5.50. Going well and expected to be competitive again. |
2 DYLAN CABOCHE |
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| 6 | 92001 |
LUCKY FORTUNA
HEATHER LEHMANN 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG G E LEHMANN , MRS H J LEHMANN Last start won by 1.75 len at Murray Bridge Mares 0-58 December 7 over 1400m defeating Spirit Of Flight carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 11th of 16 at Morphettville Viddora Bm68 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Starlite Valley with 54.5kg at $151. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes. |
13 MS C JONES |
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| 7 | 6x1 |
JUSTADEXTER
RYAN HANNEMANN 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG R Hannemann, G L Lesnikowski & N S Swingler Third race start. First start 6th of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1100m, 4 len behind Out Of Square with 55.5kg at $101. Went for a break before returning favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1100m defeating Theycallmethunder carrying 55kg at $3.20. Back in great shape and is sure to be thereabouts. |
3 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 8 | 173x0 |
PRETENTIOUS LASS
RYAN HANNEMANN 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG G L Lesnikowski, R Hannemann & J R Hawkes Second-up. First-up after two months second last of 13 at this track Bm56 on December 10 over 1200m, 12 len behind Florey with 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on September 27 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Nicish carrying 55.5kg at $11. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
11 ALANA LIVESEY |
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| 9 | 8x9x5 |
JOVIALE
STUART PADMAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs A A Padman, G J Blight, J N Chapple, N C Phillips, B W Stewart & M C Wright Having second run back today. Last run 5th of 13 at this track Bm56 on December 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Florey carrying 58.5kg at $26. At only start last preparation 9th of 14 at this track 0-56 on September 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Big Mav with 59kg at $7. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
1 BEN PRICE |
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| 10 | 4134x |
TYUSIX
RON DANIEL & TRISH STANBURY 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG L N Paech Resuming today after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at this track 0-56 April 11 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Head Of The Herd with 58kg at $3.40. Previously first up; sixth of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-56 January 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Royal Trapeze carrying 53.5kg at $31. Resumes after a recent trial win. Sure to be about the mark. |
9 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 11 | 006x3 |
DRAGONFACE
LEWIS & ELIZA GRANTHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Springfield Farm Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 13 at this track Bm56 on December 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Florey with 55.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on May 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pulambi carrying 59.5kg at $10. Harder here though and is unlikely to threaten. |
4 CAITLYN MUNRO |
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| 12 | 64x10 |
RULING GODDESS
KATE HALLIDAY 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG S J Sweeney, H L Wood, H Chandab, D G Kennedy, A W Rudd, L Marin & M Taliano Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Clare 0-54 November 23 over 1200m defeating Lady Of Savoy with 57.5kg at $10. Second-up second last of 12 at Morphettville F&M 0-62 on December 12 over 1200m, 14 len behind One More Song carrying 57.5kg at $51. This is easier but still doesn't appear likely to feature. |
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| 13 | 67x80 |
LADY SKYLLA
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Grand Syndicates Get Lucky (Mgr: S R Leoni) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up from last on the turn 8th of 12 at Clare 0-54 on November 23 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Ruling Goddess carrying 58kg at $5. Second-up 10th of 13 at this track Bm56 on December 10 over 1200m, 8 len behind Florey carrying 56.5kg at $16. Happy to risk. |
12 TODD PANNELL |
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| 14 | 40x75 |
SCANDALIST
MATTHEW SEYERS 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Mrs S Seyers, B Durbin, D Girdham, Hi Five (Mgr: R I Sweet), M Hicks, C D Hutchinson, K J Roberts, S Larwood, J Nottle, N Polkinghorne, K Schubert, S Schubert, Mrs T Girdham & GOOD DECISION (Mgr: A F Tarca) Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 11 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Cl1 on November 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Garcon Renard carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Last start 5th of 11 at Bordertown F&M 0-54 on December 14 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Briseis Eclipse carrying 58.5kg at $6. Needs to find a bit more. |
5 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 15 | 01004 |
OCEAN BLAST
JARROD LYNCH 10YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J A Glatz & Mrs M Glatz Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on November 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Full Of Courage carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that 11th of 13 at Gawler 0-56 on November 6 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Togetherforever with 55kg at $26. Prefer to see him back in form. |
6 L STOJAKOVIC |
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| 16 | 279x0 |
WEEKEND WARRIOR
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 7YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG J E Hickmott, Mrs C L Sudholz, M W Sudholz, M N Harris, Miss C Riggs & Mrs N M How Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, 14 len behind Immortal Shield with 54kg at $101. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Oakbank 0-54 on December 20 2024 over 1400m, 5 len behind Charlesfort carrying 56kg at $31. Prepared to take him on again today in this company especially from his ordinary barrier. |
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