Murray Bridge   12 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Carlton Draught Murray Bridge Gold Cup Book Now Handicap 1400m

Track: GOOD4     Rail: +3m 1200m Chute, True Remainder . (Pent: 6.00)  

A solid tempo on the cards with Swycho taking charge. FIOREEN (15) did enough at the end of her first-up run in almost a year. Banking on some natural fitness improvement and, from a good draw, she should be able to settle closer in the run. She's untapped but she might be able to make a bit of a statement here at a bit of a price. EXTRA HOT (4) has been racing very well and her booming finish makes her an each-way chance. RUNAWAY STATEMENT (5) hasn't measured up in two runs since a spell but fitter is a place hope here. SWYCHO (3) returned from a spell with reasonable effort last start when fifth while TROPICAL HOUSE (13) is a handy sort with two wins from four runs, scoring last time over 1533m at Morphettville on soft going. Both are worth including in exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Fioreen on a 1x3 basis.
1 355x6 JUST LIKE LISA
JUSTIN PICKERING
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
J Pickering & Ms E Collett
Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Gawler Bm74 on July 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Winning Revolution with 56kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track 1Mw-Ly on January 18 over 1100m, 4 len behind Hallstatt with 52.5kg at $26. Did enough first-up and will improve.
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MARGARET COLLETT
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes
2 21255 HEADPHONES
JUDY STREETS
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
P L Bennett & Mrs Y E Hunt
Most recently 5th of 14 at this track Bm56 on July 2 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Sav On Ice carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm76 on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Maracourt carrying 55kg at $7.50. Have to give her a chance at this track and distance.
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ALANA LIVESEY
Blue, Green Four Leaf Clover, White Sleeves, Blue And White Quartered Cap
3 241x5 SWYCHO
MICHAEL HICKMOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
A T Maloney, J Webster, R S Holton, Ms C H Holton, B R Rowett, M C Prime, R A Buckley, S C Horn, C D Goold, Oaks Eleven Racing (Mgr: D Kenna), C A Meekin, M Harrison, Wild Punters (Mgr: D R Binney), K A Perry, J N Smith, J M Brooks, A J Harrison, S J Rooney, Top 4M (Mgr: B P Howell) & J J McMahon
Second-up. First-up after four months crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 14 at Morphettville Bm78 on June 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Voltage Point carrying 51kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 11 over 1250m defeating Sakasu carrying 56kg at $1.40. Expect improvement second-up.
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TODD PANNELL
White, Navy Blue Star, Armbands And Cap
4 x7114 EXTRA HOT
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
E Blanch, M J Fitzgerald, L Whitelum, D Miles, J Fitzgerald, I Gillard, Mrs M K Chandler, Bet In The Shed, Miss K L Trevelion, Mrs K M Williams, Mrs C Ongley, Mrs S Pryor, R Lang, H Chandler, TUPC Racing, M B Bramley, B Boydon, Ms K Higgins, Highercombe Hacks 1 & Highercombe Hacks 2
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 on June 28 over 1250m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Metrical with 58kg at $11. The start before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track F&M 0-64 June 14 over 1200m in soft going defeating Pricilla's Choice with 59kg at $8. Big chance to bounce straight back.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Red And Cream Checks
5 18x90 RUNAWAY STATEMENT
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
B C Dixon, J M MacLean, M K Moss, S C S Watts, S Sheppard, M Sheppard, P K McVann, C A Mackie, R D Breidahl, S L Dewar, Bearman Racing (Mgr: L A Bearman), D J Maclean, Mrs A J MacLean, A E Treptow, Mrs J A MacLean & J A T Wishart
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Bm68 on May 24 over 1100m, 7 len behind Eroica with 58.5kg at $17. Last start 11th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on June 28 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Streetcar Apollo with 59.5kg at $8. Ignore recent form. Should be ready to show her best. Need to see a bit more from her.
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JACOB OPPERMAN
Black, Lime Green Stars And Cap
6 35410 FALANGHINA
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B Lombardo
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on June 7 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Tosen Water with 57.5kg at $13. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Morphettville Parks Cl2 May 17 over 1400m defeating Even Sharper carrying 58kg at $5. Capable of much better than last start and deserves another chance.
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MS C JONES
Red, White And Aqua Hooped Sleeves, White And Aqua Spots Cap
7 53338 MOOR MUMM
DAN O'SULLIVAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
M K O'Sullivan, D W Bailey, M J Edwards, P D Ferguson, C Holloway, G J Mathews, P G Morey, T J Robinson, J F Bullock, J J Bullock, A L & D J Emery, 4plus4, East Point, Ararat's Finest, Juanita, Win to Live, Small Hands Big Mouth, Kindred Spirits & Mrs R Burton
Last start eased back early on 8th of 12 at Geelong Bm64 on June 20 over 1212m, slow going 8 len behind Duchess Zou with 59kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on June 4 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Nodachi with 59kg at $26. Sure to be thereabouts.
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BEN PRICE
Black, Lime Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
8 x2340 SHISUTA BO
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs E Doudle, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis) & B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey)
Last start 10th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on June 28 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Streetcar Apollo carrying 56kg at $13. Before that 4th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 8 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Yam carrying 59.5kg at $10. Has the ability but place best on last run.
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CAITLIN TOOTELL
Red, Royal Blue Vee Yoke With Red, White And Royal Blue Striped Vee And Cobra, Quartered Cap
9 48610 STRATUM PRIDE
PHILIPPE HUSEROT
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
P Huserot
At the latest run 11th of 13 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on June 28 over 1550m, slow going 9 len behind Fiasco Tess with 54kg at $31. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track Bm64 June 14 over 1600m in soft going defeating The Mansman carrying 55kg at $8. Recent winner but overall strike rate makes her hard to catch.
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TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Silver, Orange Star And Sleeves, Silver Stars, Orange Cap, Silver Star
10 4614x RED ROOF
KRISTI EVANS
7YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Miss K L Evans
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 15 at Morphettville 0-64 March 10 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Hateech carrying 57kg at $9.50. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm64 August 9 over 1415m, soft track; 9 len behind Magnetic Prince carrying 55.5kg at $26. Wait until she steps up in trip.
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TEAGAN VOORHAM
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
11 65564 ZARKANA
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, R Borda, Mrs N A Borda, C York, Mrs C C York & T J Fraser
At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on June 21 over 1540m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Starts Now with 55kg at $5.50. The start before that got back early 6th of 12 at this track Bm64 on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Chance Taken with 57.5kg at $2.80. Needs to find a length and she can be in the finish.
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ALANA KELLY
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves And Aqua Blue Cap
12 15042 SALSBURY HILL
WAYNE WALTERS
8YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss J L Walters & Ms M Baster
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on June 21 over 1540m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Starts Now with 56kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 10 at Casterton Bm64 on June 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Akitu carrying 56kg at $21. Sure to run a cheeky race at odds again.
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MS K WALTERS
Red, White Stars, Black Sleeves
13 6151 TROPICAL HOUSE
JAKE STEPHENS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J A Stephens, S G Willoughby, G Cole, D W Court, J W Parham, J Edgar, Nine Dollars (Mgr: J M Neeson), Miss S Middleton, Ms J Court & Ms H I Leahy
Since last run won Morphettville trial over 1200m on 3/07/2025; Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Morphettville 3yo Bm66 May 31 over 1533m in soft going defeating Storm Season carrying 55.5kg at $31. The run before fifth of 14 at Strathalbyn Bm58 May 18 over 1350m, soft track; 6 len behind Prodigal Lad carrying 58kg at $19. Tougher assignment here but expect she can measure up.
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J HOLDER
Green And Black Stripes, Black Cap
14 17626 ALL TOO MYSTI
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P W Greenbank, M A Greenbank, G Cundy, Great Flinders Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C M Fitzgerald), T Marsh, J B Golden, P A Gregory, Bozo Breeding (Mgr: D C Bowen), S P Fitton & M A Vella
Last start 6th of 12 at Morphettville 3yo Bm66 on June 21 over 1540m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Stirrup Cup with 56kg at $17. Before that 2nd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Synchro with 55.5kg at $10. Merit in recent runs behind some smart horses.
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JAKE TOEROEK
Blue, Pink Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves
15 134x7 FIOREEN
ANDREW CLARKEN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
B A Scott
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 7th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on June 28 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Streetcar Apollo carrying 56.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on July 17 over 1600m, in the wet; head behind Nodachi with 59kg at $7.50. Did enough first-up and open to improvement here.
4
ROCHELLE MILNES
Green, Yellow Hooped Sleeves And Cap
16 21711 IMPENDING DIAMOND
JASON CANNON
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms C Pretlove, J T Cannon, Ms M Pretlove, Miss O Pretlove, Miss J N Cannon, Mrs C M Davis, B S Pane, Miss G Gemits, R Carbone & P Marron
At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 3.5 len win at Gawler Bm56 June 25 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Kushan Khanivale with 56kg at $3.20. Before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Morphettville Nmw on June 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 51kg at $41. Flying on wet tracks but this is harder.
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ZOE LLOYD
Black, Pink J And White C Logo, Black Cap, Pink Pom Pom
17 40679 BUBBLE OVER
JOHN MACMILLAN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell
Most recently 9th of 14 at this track F&M 0-64 on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Extra Hot with 58.5kg at $31. The race before that 7th of 11 at Penola Bm64 on June 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sir Randolph with 57kg at $16. Long time between wins and prepared to risk in this line-up.
9
J POTTER
Mauve, Purple Star And Sleeves, Mauve And Purple Star Cap
18 3x180 HUBRISTIC
SUE & JASON JAENSCH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
C L Richards & Mrs A Richards
Third-up today. Resuming settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 1 over 1075m on a rain affected track defeating Ambushed with 55.5kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track Cl1 on June 14 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Caladan carrying 56kg at $31. Has ability but looks safely held in this.
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EMILY FINNEGAN
Light Blue, Red Quarters, Gold Sleeves And Cap