Murray Bridge   14 Jun 2025
 
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Thomas Farms Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 6     Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 6.08)  

Headphones and Following Sea will settle forward and can set a moderate tempo. SURPRISE COMING (6) found winning form when digging deep to get the job done in Melbourne last start. Races well at this track having won here twice before so is a big chance to go back to back. MARACOURT (1) showed improvement in the latest appearance. Owns a good record here and has never missed a place when third-up so could be ready to peak. It's been a long time between wins for VALIDATED (4) but his recent form suggests he's getting closer to his best. ANGELIC APPEAL (14) did a good job to place in the latest appearance so can play a role again while HEADPHONES (12) has been racing well in is worth including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Surprise coming to win again.
1 19x05 MARACOURT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs D A Bott, B S Inglis, C J Dicker, Mrs J E Miller, Mrs B Neal & M A O'Leary
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 44 days. Resuming eased back early on 10th of 14 at Oakbank Vintage on April 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Rubamos carrying 55.5kg at $14. Last start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Not Usual Glorious carrying 54.5kg at $11. A Gold Cup winner at this track an is open to improvement.
5
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Red, White Sash
2 11312 DIRTY GRIN
NICK RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Bracchi, Mrs E M Bracchi, J Kovacevic, T Chan, Miss J Pietrasiewicz, T Campbell, J Bono, F Bono & Nunkeri Park (Mgr: J Bono)
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 31 over 1200m, nose behind Namesake carrying 52.5kg at $4.60. The start before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Moonee Valley Bm70 April 26 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Verdoux carrying 60kg at $3.80. Consistent performer that can feature prominently again.
2
JACOB OPPERMAN
Royal Blue, Yellow Chevrons, Red And Yellow Stars Sleeves, Red And Yellow Stars Cap
3 x2560 EASY CAMPESE
SARAH RUTTEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Dr P B C Rofe, J M Barrington, I J Mill, Dr B E Evans & Dr P N Gilchrist
Last start second last of 12 at Morphettville 1Mw-Ly on May 31 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Lovely Lookin' with 59kg at $31. The start before that 6th of 15 at Morphettville Bm76 on May 3 over 1200m, 5 len behind Declared carrying 61kg at $26. Hard to get excited on recent form but best is good enough.
7
MARGARET COLLETT
Cerise, Black And White Striped Sleeves, White Cap
4 0x966 VALIDATED
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs B J Blanch, Miss S L Parslow, Mrs J I Phillips, Mrs K D Baker, C R Hall, Mrs M A Cochrane, S L Cochrane, C B Christison, J M Tansell, A Biasci, B J Nash & J Savva
Useful type. Most recently 6th of 12 at Morphettville 1Mw-Ly on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lovely Lookin' with 57kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on May 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind Sir Now carrying 56.5kg at $61. Encouraging effort last start. Can find form in this suitable contest.
2
FELICITY ATKINSON
White, Royal Blue Spot, Royal Blue And Orange Striped Sleeves
5 x0349 LAA DE SHA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Musk Creek Farm P/L (D Kobritz), X Li, Four-Point Racing (C Mobilio), Papean Hojo Racing (J Howarth), R V R Racing (Mgr: R Van Rooy), Clay Hero Racing (R Lanyon), H K Lee, G Dayman, W Guy, D Hehir, M Stojanovski, The Booligans (T Lanyon), A Merrick & J Nowak
Dual acceptor. Most recently got back early 9th of 14 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 on June 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Kahhof with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 10 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Prancing Spirit with 55.5kg at $31. Talented backmarker that will be suited at this track.
13
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Tangerine, Grey Quarters, White Sleeves
6 56561 SURPRISE COMING
MICK HUXTABLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
T H Verco, Mrs L G Verco, Mrs S E Huxtable, S M E Haigh, Mrs L Haigh, R J Eley, Mrs M A Eley, R S Nance, Ms T F Hansen, S J Schulz, M B Millbank, Mrs S J Millbank, M A Kirkham, Mrs V Kirkham, L S Young, M W Pitkin, Mrs L K Pitkin, L N Paech & S B Mckechnie
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 May 21 over 1500m defeating Impending Link with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 6th of 13 at Morphettville Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 54kg at $26. Finds a suitable race to go back-to-back.
9
M NUNES
Canary, Black Yoke, Cuffs And Cap
7 x2707 LONRODEX
SARAH RUTTEN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M Dudley & A Anderson
Useful type. Last start eased back early on 7th of 12 at Morphettville 1Mw-Ly on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lovely Lookin' carrying 58.5kg at $31. Before that second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 on May 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Sir Now with 58.5kg at $31. Mixes form but best can have her in the finish.
8
JAKE TOEROEK
Bottle Green And White Diagonal Stripes, Striped Cap
8 x5610 TAP 'N' RUN
RON STUBBS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P C Tobin, Mrs C M Tobin, D J Tobin, Miss L Tobin, M A Tobin, Dr J M Moore, B N Edmunds, Ms F J Livermore, M Coates, Ms C J Campbell, M D Owens, J Merkel, B J Brown, Mrs J G Brown, T P Fogarty, Mrs D M Fogarty & P R Tobin
Useful type. Last start 10th of 12 at Morphettville 1Mw-Ly on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lovely Lookin' with 58kg at $31. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a long-neck at Albury Open Bm85 May 16 over 1000m defeating Mr Moppett with 60.5kg at $4.20. Has been racing well. Better than that last effort and can make amends.
6
LACHLAN NEINDORF
White, Silver, Royal Blue And Black Bands With Grey Seams
9 04634 VAIL MOUNTAIN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), L F Silk, A Henwood, Gooram Punters Club (Mgr: M Varley), R B MacDonald, J I Halsall, A Wilson, A M Eastick, A F Dixon, M I Banks, D Silk, Dr S P Silk, H Silk, J Silk, T W Wilson, A Fantasia, Green Sox 83 (Mgr: D Silk), S B Murfett & J N Dawson
Dual acceptor. Useful gelding. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Empressive Enuff carrying 60.5kg at $8. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Warrnambool Bm70 on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Gronkowski with 58.5kg at $8.50. Tricky draw but his best form is good enough for this.
15
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Green, Black Checks And Sleeves, Green Armbands, Checked Cap
10 15311 SYNCHRO
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs P A Dunell
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; scored a big 3 len win at Morphettville Parks Cl2 June 7 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating All Too Mysti carrying 60kg at $2.50. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Morphettville Parks Nmw Bm70 May 17 over 1400m defeating Starts Now with 55.5kg at $2.50. Flying and looks to be one of the major players again.
10
TODD PANNELL
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
11 100x5 FOLLOWING SEA
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Pipeliner Bloodstock (Mgr: W G Mitchell)
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Nmw Bm70 on May 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Synchro carrying 58.5kg at $12. Previously second-up won by 1.3 len at Wangaratta Bm64 October 8 over 2000m defeating Infinity Imperial carrying 60.5kg at $4. Is a second up winner in the past but this looks a bit rich.
11
J HOLDER
Bottle Green, Red Yoke, Bottle Green Sleeves With Red Halves, Red Cap
12 0x212 HEADPHONES
JUDY STREETS
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
P L Bennett & Mrs Y E Hunt
At the latest run 2nd of 16 at this track Bm70 on May 24 over 1400m, head behind Novela with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Bm60 April 30 over 1400m defeating Katim's Club with 60.5kg at $13. Worth including.
8
BEN PRICE
Blue, Green Four Leaf Clover, White Sleeves, Blue And White Quartered cap
13 8x907 TAPINFORPAR
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
C A Reynolds, R M Warnock, Mrs L A Warnock, N G Holton, Mrs M T Holton, R S Holton, Ms C H Holton, J M Baker, D R Ward, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, P J Ninnis, Ms S C Markwick, Ms J A Marr, G R Sterrey, G W Guest, P M Ryan, S T McKirdy, Ms J Heaney & Free Money Saturdays (J W Butcher)
Most recently 7th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on May 17 over 1300m, 5 len behind Colmar with 57.5kg at $31. The race before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at Morphettville 0-68 on April 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Beauty Rising carrying 60kg at $51. Not one of the major players.
3
ROCHELLE MILNES
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
14 36793 ANGELIC APPEAL
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Alexander Bloodline (Mgr: D Alexander), G P Sadie, K Michael & M Worsley
Useful mare. At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 16 at this track Bm70 on May 24 over 1400m, long-neck behind Novela with 57.5kg at $26. Before that 9th of 15 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm68 on May 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Metrical carrying 59kg at $201. Looks poised to find her best third-up.
10
TEAGAN VOORHAM
White, Black V Bib, Black Sleeves And Cap
15 4x008 BOLT BY
JUDY STREETS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J D Frew, L R Dare, D Heffernan, B Heffernan, S T Smith & M Duryea
Returns from a 55-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at Penola Penola Cup Bm78 on April 20 over 1600m, in the wet; 13 len behind Any Luck with 54.5kg at $41. The race before that ran last of 12 at Morphettville Bm68 on March 29 over 1522m, 14 len behind Sparkup carrying 56kg at $151. Looking to others.
4
MS S METCALFE
Sky Blue, Grey Fern, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap, Grey Ferns, Sky Blue Pom Pom
16 3x66x AITCH D'AMICO
BYRON COZAMANIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G N Peters, Miss C C Peters, R G N Peters, Mrs S M Cozamanis, D M Dinnison, J T Pollard, Mrs V C Pollard, W Cozamanis, J S Whitla, D R Parker, Mrs D M Parker & Mrs A L Vickers-Willis
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 February 15 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Saint Michael carrying 59.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 February 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tahnee Treasure carrying 56kg at $61. Not at this stage.
1
ALAN LAI
Orange, Black Diagonal Halves, Black And White Checked Sleeves