Murray Bridge 02 Aug 2025
GOING: S(6)
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Golden Grove Tavern Handicap 1400m Track: Soft 5 Rail: +3m 1200m Chute, True Remainder. (Pent: 6.45) |
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Synchro, Willybeafactor and Flashing Steel will inject plenty of pace. This looks to be the race of the day. SYNCHRO (11) is an emerging type with three wins from his six starts. He's been freshened up for this and is drawn wide so it's definitely a challenge. But he looks well above average and I'm happy to back in Todd Pannell to plot a path to victory. Few horses are racing with a zest like FAST BUBBLES (7), who is chasing a fourth consecutive win. Two of those recent wins have been at Murray Bridge. Drawn ideally and will get his chance. WATADEEL (3) was super first-up and will likely improve into this. Don't dismiss the chances of PLACO (14), who goes into the quaddie. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Synchro to win.
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FINE FUTURE
STEPHEN THEODORE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), J M Schutt, D J Brook, Mrs M M Theodore, R M Hooper, S R Aylett, Mrs A Y Livingstone, J A Livingstone, B Callaghan, D McIntosh, C Symons & C Goss Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Cummings May 10 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Regal Azmon carrying 55kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Morphettville 4yo+ Cl1 December 13 over 1050m defeating Intacto with 60kg at $3. Quality galloper that can run a cheeky race fresh. |
3 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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EASY CAMPESE
SARAH RUTTEN 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Dr P B C Rofe, J M Barrington, I J Mill, Dr B E Evans & Dr P N Gilchrist Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 11 at Mildura Mildura Cup on July 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Harmonious Senora carrying 54kg at $12. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Bm76 on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Maracourt carrying 58kg at $21. Encouraging effort last start. Merit in last two runs so pay to respect as a top three chance. |
6 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 3 | 264x3 |
WATADEEL
PHILLIP STOKES 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd, H P Sambor, R Menchise, League Of Gentleman, Foursome Awesome, P G Wells, Barwon Racing, BNSL Racing, Bennett Racing Water Kiss, A H Murphy, Ms K E Barun, G Sandford, Heritage Racing, P M Bradley & S M Juffermans Second-up. First-up after four months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on July 19 over 1250m, slow going 0.7 len behind Layeruponlayer with 60kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm84 on February 1 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Name Dropper carrying 56kg at $16. Loved the first-up run and can improve. |
10 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 4 | 96663 |
VALIDATED
GARY BOYCE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Miss S L Parslow, Mrs J Phillips, Mrs K D Baker, C R Hall, Mrs M A Cochrane, S L Cochrane, C B Christison, J Savva, Mrs J Nicolo & A W Sneath Most recently 3rd of 10 at Gawler Bm74 on July 5 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Winning Revolution with 60kg at $20. Before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm76 on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Maracourt with 56.5kg at $10. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment. |
5 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 5 | 258x4 |
BELTHIL
ANDREW BOBBIN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG O T I Racing, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing, J M Gurrieri, N J McKissock, R Menchise, Beartown 24, Uthmeyer Racing, T & Mrs B Porter, W S Pelchen, D J House, J M Simmons, A C Rowland, M Chen, A R Brook, Fam Punters & Up The Burbs Second run back. First-up after five months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Bendigo Bm64 on July 13 over 1300m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Rip 'N' Rip carrying 61kg at $8. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Ararat Ararat Bowl on November 10 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Mawallock carrying 57kg at $9.50. Eyectaching return and can feature. |
2 MS C JONES |
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| 6 | 80853 |
FLASHING STEEL
KAREN BYRNES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG K Byrnes, J Cannizzaro, J Morgan Byrnes, T McSporran & K McSporran Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 15 at this track Cg&E Bm68 on July 12 over 1400m, 2 len behind Classy Kenny with 62kg at $21. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Beaudesert Hcp on May 26 over 1650m, slow going 2.75 len behind Badgers Nuts carrying 59kg at $3.10. A place chance in second run for new stable. |
12 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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FAST BUBBLES
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, T R Edwards, M L R Whittaker, The Wisemen (Mgr: C Muscara), A Reid, Mrs C C York, C York & T J Fraser On a three run winning streak. Most recently won by a nose at this track 4yo+ Bm74 July 12 over 1200m defeating Three Rings with 55.5kg at $12. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.75 len at Morphettville Nmw June 21 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Purfect Line with 56kg at $17. Exciting type and hard knock the winning form. |
4 JAKE TOEROEK |
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WILLYBEAFACTOR
GEORGE DIMITROPOULOS 9YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G Dimitropoulos, Mrs K A Dimitropoulos, Mrs J J Benson, Miss K A Benson, Boys 'n' Babes (Mgr: G P Taylor), J R Grentell, I R Burkinshaw, A R Short, B W Stokes, E R Mcdermott, K M Mcdermott & Mrs L C Clark Last start won by a nose at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Bm66 July 19 over 1550m on a rain affected track defeating Makalu with 60kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Gawler 4yo+ Bm66 on July 5 over 1500m, slow going long-neck behind Motorace with 60kg at $5.50. Better last time but would need to improve further. |
8 MS S METCALFE |
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EAMONN'S MEMORY
LUKE O'CONNOR 7YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG A Dale, P Harrison, N Jones, S A Harrison, T Vinton, Mrs G Miller, C J Sessions, W M Gorman, A E Grantham & Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham) Last start led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Morphettville Bm76 on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 9 len behind Delightful Shecky with 57.5kg at $41. The race before that from last on the turn 11th of 14 at this track 4yo+ Bm74 on July 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Fast Bubbles with 59kg at $71. Will need to do a bit more. |
6 JESSICA TZAFERIS |
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SPARKUP
KIRSTEN MOONEY 8YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG M G Smith, Ms K Mooney, N L Horne, Dr G J & Mrs J Mooney, J R G Walkley, J & Mrs P Goode, G E Taplin & A & Mrs K Ford Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 0.6 len Morphettville Bm68 March 29 over 1522m defeating Spirit Of Camelot carrying 58.5kg at $18. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Morphettville 0-72 October 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Plus Fours carrying 56.5kg at $201. Prefer to see how he returns. |
5 BEN PRICE |
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SYNCHRO
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs P A Dunell Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently favourite; scored a big 3 len win at Morphettville Parks Cl2 June 7 over 1400m in soft going defeating All Too Mysti carrying 60kg at $2.50. The start before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Morphettville Parks Nmw Bm70 May 17 over 1400m defeating Starts Now carrying 55.5kg at $2.50. Building great CV and can win again. |
13 TODD PANNELL |
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HEADPHONES
JUDY STREETS 8YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P L Bennett & Mrs Y E Hunt Last start won by a nose at this track F&M Bm68 July 12 over 1400m defeating Tropical House with 58.5kg at $16. The start before that 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. Won’t spend a cent in the run from the inside stall. Cannot be taken lightly after win last time. |
1 J HOLDER |
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IMA SHELBY
DYLAN CABOCHE 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs M C Caboche, Ms B A Hills, C J McAssey Racing second-up today. Last outing 8th of 10 at Morphettville Bm76 on July 26 over 1200m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Delightful Shecky with 56.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on February 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Tahnee Treasure with 59.5kg at $41. Prefer in something easier. |
11 FELICITY ATKINSON |
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PLACO
LUKE O'CONNOR 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG L O'Connor, Miss T Oxlade & A Barns Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run won by 1.2 len at Morphettville Parks Cl2 July 19 over 1400m in soft going defeating Dreams Fulfilled carrying 60kg at $5.50. Before that won by 0.6 len at Gawler Cl1 June 25 over 1500m on a heavy track defeating Sazerac with 60.5kg at $2.60. Progressive type that looks and each way chance. |
7 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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ANGELIC APPEAL
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Alexander Bloodline (Mgr: D Alexander), G P Sadie, K Michael & M Worsley Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track Bm76 on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Maracourt with 54.5kg at $9.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at this track Bm70 on May 24 over 1400m, long-neck behind Novela with 57.5kg at $26. Likely to find this out of reach. |
9 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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