Murray Bridge   03 Aug 2024
 
GOING: S

Thomas Farms Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT 5     Rail: Out 3m 1200m Chute. Out 2.5m Remainder. (Pent: 5.18).  

Expecting Babayka to set a genuine tempo after crossing from wide out. Very open contest. LESCOT (7) was an eye-catcher at long odds last start when resuming at Bendigo. No tougher this time and is aided at the weights with the 2kg claimer engaged. Expect him to be taking big strides late. TOGETHERFOREVER (14) chased gamely into the placings here off a 63-day break. Improvement to come and is drawn well. Can give this a big shake. LADY SIMONE (12) has been solid in her three runs back without breaking though. Will appreciate linking back up with Toeroek who gets the best out of this mare. Big chance. MAZOVIA (13) progressed sharply in her second start when dismissing her maiden in ease here. Tougher this time but is another to watch for late in the piece. QEYAADY (2) has been well below his best of late but can turn things around in a lesser grade. Keep in exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lescot each-way.
1 0x50x OUTPOST
SIMON BATES
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Opusone Racing (Mgr: A Pappalardo)
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Morphettville Bm64 March 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Delightful Shecky carrying 58kg at $17. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm74 March 16 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Lonrodex with 53.5kg at $11. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
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ROCHELLE MILNES
PINK, BLACK DISC, PINK CAP, BLACK DISC
2 95069 QEYAADY
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Minella Bloodstock, L Harrington, D Pethybridge, S W Hyland , A J Smith, M Frangoulis, C K Clarke, A L Beaton, J G Bryden, R A Buckley, P B Dobson, Top 4M, R J Kozikowski, B R Rowett, B Williams, G Hassan, Ms G Stapleton & T Buckley
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on July 20 over 1250m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Exalted Dame carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 11 at Swan Hill Bm70 on June 9 over 975m, 2 len behind Messignadi carrying 56kg at $8. Others going much better leading into this.
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TODD PANNELL
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
3 31140 SIOUX WARRIOR
JOHN MACMILLAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell, T M Borschman, Mrs S A Borschman, C A Bubner, F De Pasquale, Dr K W Fryer, Mrs B A Fryer, Mrs T Giessauf, A Grantham, S Miller, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D Reynolds, P Rimes, Dr J Sinclair, Mrs M Thompson, Nag Traders (J Vandepeer), G Wakefield, Bindi (Mrs K Vast), B Pickett & J Rimes
Useful type. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 12th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm62 on June 8 over 1000m, 8 len behind El Salto with 60.5kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on May 18 over 1000m, 2 len behind Storyteller carrying 59kg at $7. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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CALLAN MURRAY
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD DIAMOND BAND, royal blue sleeves,gold DIAMOND STRIPE , GOLD CAP
4 15x SUNDAY FUN DAY
JAMES DODGSON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs L N Pegus, Rum 'n' Racin (Mgr: A J Atchison) & Silver City Seven (Mgr: Mrs J Trengove)
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Cranbourne Cl1 March 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind Dark Journey with 59.5kg at $11. On debut won by 1.75 len Ballarat Mdn-Sw February 25 over 1200m defeating Kobaybi carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Win would surprise.
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ALICE LINDSAY
Teal, White Star, Purple Sleeves, White Stars, Purple And Teal Quartered Cap
5 48609 ZION
JIM CERCHI (JNR)
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
S P Hedge, C J Leslie, R Smykowsky, R I Chapman, W J Shaw, Mrs N Izzet, H Izzet, J M Richards, Wild Animals (Mgr: R J Block), D W Barham, I F Foster, T K Kinsella-Neijs, S A Straka, Miss E A Izzet, E A Izzet & K A Uribe Silva
Resumes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 13 at Sale Bm64 on July 4 over 1106m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Mansiere with 60kg at $41. The run before that second last of 13 at Wangaratta Bm64 on June 20 over 1100m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Fly On Bye with 61kg at $5.50. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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Fred W Kersley
Purple, White Checks, purple sleeves, cap,white CHECKS
6 7x80x LEFT TURN CLYDE
STUART GOWER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S P Gower, Mrs L E Gower, C A Reynolds, Mrs S M Dahl, R J Dahl, G R Burns, A P Newman, K G Alsop, T W Newman, C A Sargent, R M Warnock & Mrs L A Warnock
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm74 March 16 over 1000m, 6 len behind Lonrodex carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 February 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind El Salto carrying 60kg at $5. Keep in mind.
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ALANA LIVESEY
LIGHT BLUE, PINK HOOPS, HOOPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP
7 176x2 LESCOT
JARROD ROBINSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P G Williams & Ms A M Southern
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on June 27 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Major Share with 58.5kg at $51. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Corowa Bm58 on December 5 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Solvere with 59.5kg at $4. Improver with winning prospects.
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MARGARET COLLETT
PURPLE, GREEN QUARTERS, PURPLE AND WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
8 3170x LORD MORTON
DAVID HALLIDAY
6YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss K J Halliday & Mr A G & Mrs A N Merry
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm64 February 24 over 1050m, 2.5 len behind Emerald Court carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Strathalbyn Bm58 October 8 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Rock Hard with 57kg at $3.50. Don't dismiss lightly.
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KAYLA CROWTHER
Light Blue, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 63832 BABAYKA
PAULA TRENWITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & D M Bairstow
Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track 4yo+ Nmw on July 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Orlabent with 54kg at $9. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Morphettville Parks Nmw on June 29 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Magic Field with 54kg at $21. Sure to be about the money.
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SAMUEL PAYNE
Blue, Orange Vee, White Sleeves, Orange Chevron And Cap
10 x6713 KINDRA PARK
G DIMITROPOULOS & C VOZZO
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
R M Manning, M L Russell & I N McRobert
Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Gawler Cl2 on July 28 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Pretentious Lass carrying 56kg at $4. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 17 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Pending Heart carrying 54.5kg at $12. Can't recommend.
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MS S METCALFE
Royal Blue, White Stripes, Green Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 716x0 FUN FOREVER
ANDREW GLUYAS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, H S Perks, Miss T N Perks & J A Perks
Second-up. First-up after eight months got back early 11th of 14 at this track 3yo Bm66 on July 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hajra carrying 54kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Morphettville 3yo Bm64 on October 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Anotherhouse carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
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TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
NAVY, WHITE SOUTHERN CROSS, white sleeves, red stripe, navy seams
12 6x443 LADY SIMONE
R & C JOLLY
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss C Jolly, R Jolly, J Jolly, Miss L Jolly, Ms D Jolly & BBQ Inn Racing No 1 & 2 (Mgr R Jolly)
Going well. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Mildura Bm64 on July 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Head'em carrying 56.5kg at $4. Before that made ground from midfield; 4th of 14 at Morphettville Bm64 on June 22 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind The Hass with 56.5kg at $15. Should be right in the finish.
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JAKE TOEROEK
BLUE, PINK FLEUR DE LYS, YELLOW SLEEVES
13 71 MAZOVIA
W CLARKEN & N O'SHEA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mill Park Stud (Mgr: P D Watson) & M A W Birchall
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, got back early 7th of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1100m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Lady Lupara with 57kg at $4. Second-up won by 3 len at this track 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw July 24 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Ny Kee with 57kg at $5.50. Solid claims.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
RED, BLACK SASH AND CAP
14 160x3 TOGETHERFOREVER
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Minella Bloodstock (Mgr: M J Hickmott), B J White, D Molloy, Dascomarles (Mgr: L J Abric), M J White, Punt And A Pint Racing (Mgr: N Heath), R M James, C J Prostimo, T James & River Mates (Mgr: W M Hassam)
Second run back. First-up after two months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track 4yo+ Nmw on July 13 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Orlabent with 53kg at $4.50. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 4 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw April 3 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Per Sempre with 57.5kg at $1.30. Strong winning chance.
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M NUNES
NAVY BLUE, WHITE SASH, NAVY SLEEVES,LIME GREEN STRIPES,LIME GREEN CAP,NAVY QUARTERED
15 124x6 MADAM FURPHY
D MAGRO & A BUSH
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
D E Magro & Miss A Bush
Second run back. First-up after 11 months 6th of 12 at this track Bm56 on July 24 over 900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Kaido carrying 58kg at $11. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track Bm62 on June 17 2023 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Starspangled Saga carrying 54.5kg at $21. Needs more time.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves, Orange CAP, Black Quartered Cap
16 5483x SUGGESTIVE MISS
TRAVIS DOUDLE
6YO  BLACK  MARE 55.0KG
D Gum
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Strathalbyn Bm64 February 2 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Marvelous Night with 51.5kg at $9.50. Previously first up; second of 10 at this track F&M 0-64 October 7 over 1000m, a nose behind Aztec Dancer with 54.5kg at $16. Likely to feature.
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BEN PRICE
Gold And White Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap With White Star
17 90395 AZTEC DANCER
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G P Stewart, B Wilson, M Pipinias & P L Duffield
Last start 5th of 11 at Gawler Bm56 on July 17 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Scripta carrying 58.5kg at $13. The run before that 9th of 14 at Morphettville Bm64 on June 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Hass carrying 55.5kg at $21. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
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TEAGAN VOORHAM
RED, BLACK BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK AND WHITE HOOPED CAP
18 6x405 PRANCE 'N' DANCE
JOHN CROUCHER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Simon Croucher Racing, P W Barrett, T Ellis, B M Thorp, M F Turnley, B J Threlfall, L Langeluddecke, T W Williams, T Ricketts, M Thorp, J Bonetti & B D Jarrad
Last start 5th of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on July 20 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Putanothercoinin with 57kg at $14. The run before that 12th of 14 at Morphettville Bm64 on June 22 over 1100m, slow going 8 len behind The Hass with 55kg at $81. Not among the main chances.
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LIME GREEN, NAVY BLUE FIVE STARS, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP, NAVY BLUE STARS