Murray Bridge   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Carlton Draught Handicap 1000m

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

Genuine pace with Bristler and Caladan going forward, along with The Gov. CALADAN (6) is a progressive gelding for the sharp R & C Jolly stable. Just missed here fresh but is sure to be better with that run under his belt. Is the one to beat. ARABELLA STAR (11) made a mess of her rivals at the latest, when clearly a class above. Only needs to hold her form to give this a shake but will likely get a long way back from the draw. Watch for her launching late. BRISTLER (4) has returned to career-best form and is sure to give himself every chance again in front. Will take some catching if left alone. DAISYDOO (7) was good here fresh when missing by a long neck. Tougher this time but relishes this trip and is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Caladan to win.
1 9266x FLASHING STEEL
KAREN BYRNES
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
K Byrnes, J Cannizzaro, J Morgan Byrnes, T McSporran & K McSporran
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 September 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Nasho with 56.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Gold Coast Cl6 March 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Shihab with 57.5kg at $41. Unlikely to feature.
5
CONNOR MURTAGH
Orange, Royal Blue Sleeves, Orange Cap
2 5109x DECLARED
DAVID JOLLY & JUSTIN POTTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D R Jolly, C Lindop, Mrs R S Abley, Usain Colt (Mgr: D Hawkins), D Cooper, Martin Racing (Mgr: P J Martin), M Chambers, G C Dickie, M P Chapman, Miss S J Shaddick, B A Chapman & Mrs M A Ewins
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Morphettville 1Mw-Ly May 31 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Lovely Lookin' carrying 56kg at $4.60. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track Bm70 January 11 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Yasuke with 54.5kg at $9.50. In the mix on best form.
12
BROOKE KING
White, Royal Blue And Red Roundel, Royal Blue Cap
3 x3414 BEEN OUR ANGEL
TRAVIS DOUDLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), I Davies, P Cunningham, Dr M J Maiden, A DiTroia, G Kalinovic, G Ciabattoni, S Feleppa, M Lonardo, M Ivanovic, J Nyskohus & C Galler
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Morphettville Bm64 on December 27 over 1050m, 2.75 len behind Mic Drop carrying 61kg at $7. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Morphettville Bm58 December 12 over 1050m defeating The Gov with 62kg at $3. Going well enough to give this a shake.
7
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Turquoise, Black Lightning Bolts Vee, Lightning Bolts Sleeves And Cap
4 31252 BRISTLER
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
6YO  GR/CH  GELDING 58.0KG
M D Sheehan, T A Hams, D J Hams, D J Hams, Great Flinders Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C M Fitzgerald), A J Sheehan, D C Leske, P Calvert, J Roberts, N J Yeomans, L B Dolling, B M Lynch, P C Hannan & J R Blacker
Last start gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 8 at Morphettville 1Mw-Ly Bm76 on December 27 over 1050m, 0.8 len behind Skipjack carrying 54.5kg at $4. The race before that 5th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm68 on December 6 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Winning Revolution carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Must be included.
6
KAYLA CROWTHER
Royal Blue, Green Diagonal Stripes, White Diamond Striped Sleeves, White Cap
5 0x712 MINTULEE
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
H.S.C. Lucas (Mgr: H W Lucas), A J Collins, P M Hoppo, Mrs Y M Janitz, J Janitz, G Cundy, Miss E Cundy, Z Broadstock, J S Shaw, P S Giles, Sema Horse (Mgr: D A Wallace) & Green Machine Racing (Mgr: C H Waterman)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Bm64 on December 27 over 1050m, 1.2 len behind Mic Drop with 59.5kg at $3.60. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Morphettville Parks Bm74 November 29 over 1000m defeating Bristler with 53kg at $11. Tough to beat on best form.
9
ALANA LIVESEY
Pink, Grey Horseshoe, Red Rose Entwined
6 138x2 CALADAN
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
D P Azzopardi, N S Fletcher, N A Scurrell, P W O'dowd, W D Pedersen, M Jacka, K W Claydon, B O'Reilly, M B H King, G P Carlson, G R Cassar, J Fort, Me And My Dog (Mgr: K Steele), Jack Rabbit (Mgr: J B Warren), G J Koehne, S K Timms & Sneaky Investments (Mgr: D P Azzopardi)
Second run back. First-up after five months came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm64 on December 20 over 1000m, long-neck behind Enuff Seduction with 59kg at $3.70. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 4 over 1050m defeating Silver Chaos carrying 57.5kg at $1.30. Genuine performer who should be in the finish.
2
JAKE TOEROEK
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
7 328x3 DAISYDOO
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J F P Schmidt
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at this track Bm64 on December 20 over 1000m, long-neck behind Enuff Seduction carrying 59kg at $7. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on May 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Plastics with 58.5kg at $4.20. Fitter and among the chances.
3
MARGARET COLLETT
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes
8 10x6x PANTOJA
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mailbag Pantoja, S Rafferty, G A Habel, A R Gwynne, Wegunnawin, A W Moodie, J Owen, Path To Glory, D Heather, A Giampiccolo, SOYOUWINX, J W R Unsworth, Mrs C Ciappara, G J Nelson, P M Difford, Minimum Wagers, A F A H Racing, SuperChickens Racing, Kreme Racing & Hear Me Roar
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation got back early 6th of 10 at Pakenham Cl1 on April 3 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Savagery Vibe with 60kg at $8.50. First up last campaign 4th of 10 at Rosehill 3yo Mdn on October 2 2024 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Aye Aye Captain with 57kg at $5.50. Runner-up in a Murray Bridge jump-out on December 22. Excellent chance.
9
ALYSHA WARREN
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
9 20x76 HALLSTATT
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J Heaney
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up eased back early on 7th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on November 15 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Bristler with 58kg at $41. Second run from a spell eased back early on 6th of 9 at this track Bm64 on December 20 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Enuff Seduction carrying 57.5kg at $26. Happy to overlook.
8
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
10 566x1 WALLY WEST
JON O'CONNOR
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
C J Martin
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.9 len at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Cl1 December 26 over 1000m defeating Santasia with 56kg at $10. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at this track Nmw-Ly Bm72 on March 8 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Eroica with 52.5kg at $5. Harder here though and is unlikely to threaten.
1
ISAAC SIT
Emerald Green, Gold Crossed Sashes, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
11 x5141 ARABELLA STAR
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mrs R Romeo, Feisty Fillies, Ms R Parker, Ms B Woods, Mrs J Evans, Miss E Colquhoun, Mrs K Clarke, Mrs D J Beretta, Mrs D J Gabbedy, Mrs D M Grimley, Mrs K L Carroll, Mrs J Romeo, Mrs H Farnell, Mrs G Dickson, Mrs K Ifka, Miss M Tippett, Mrs P Maskell, Mrs W Maskell, Ms G Woods & DJR Racing Bellapin
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 3.5 len at Gawler 3yo Cl1 January 3 over 1107m defeating Beachbarbeckons with 58.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 4th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on December 10 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Lady Verity carrying 57.5kg at $18. No reason she cannot salute again.
11
ROCHELLE MILNES
Green, White DR Motif, Black Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Striped Cap
12 33281 THE GOV
GARRET LYNCH
8YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
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At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Port Lincoln 0-56 December 31 over 1000m defeating Strawberry Swing with 58kg at $1.90. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at this track Bm64 on December 20 over 1000m, 6 len behind Enuff Seduction carrying 55kg at $17. Not going well enough to win this.
10
SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
13 80478 BROADWAY LANE
ALEXANDER JUSTICE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
A C S Justice, D Giacopini & Ms A Westcott
Last start led to the turn then faded second last of 9 at Strathalbyn Cg&E 0-56 on December 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Big Mav carrying 54kg at $9.50. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Oakbank Cg&E 0-56 on December 19 over 1050m, 6 len behind Shadowfax carrying 52kg at $16. Struggling to make a case.
4
L STOJAKOVIC
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves