Murray Bridge   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Fred Vella Tyre & Crash Repair Handicap 1200m

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

Expecting Pricilla's Choice to take up the running with Aloha Blue and The Indigo Falcon close at hand. Is today the day for NURYS (7)? The David Huxtable-trained mare has been an enigma, often savaging the line but rarely winning. She will again concede a start but this looks a winnable race for her to crack it for another win. EXTRA HOT (3) surprised her rivals with a gritty city win last start and looks to have more upside than most of her rivals. She can go on with it here and looks the main danger. VALENTINA CHARM (16) is fitter after two runs back from a spell and looks ready to peak here. ALOHA BLUE (8) gets in well with the handy 3kg claim and can run well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Being brave and backing Nurys to win.
1 590x5 INVERTATIONAL
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
5YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Clarken Bloodstock (Mgr: W T Clarken), G T Carnegie-Smith, G Marini, B Campbell, J Hughes, Dr D A Worthley, No Regrets Racing FTR Syndicate (Mgr: G B Same), P Bittar, S J Swanell & Grunters (Mgr: R D C Ward)
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months 5th of 9 at Morphettville F&M Bm64 on May 3 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Lovely Lookin' carrying 59kg at $11. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 8 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 on October 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Tavolo carrying 56kg at $4. Expecting a better run second-up.
11
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black And White Stripes, Teal Sleeves And Cap
2 181x6 HOT FLUSH
JUSTIN PICKERING
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
A Nitschke, N Russell, G R M B Racing, L Slate, M Slate, T Warren, M Warren, B Farrell, D Farrell, T Thomas, H Royans, T Millard, Why The Long Face & A Nitschke
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation by nose Naracoorte Bm62 August 30 over 2000m on heavy track defeating Lines Of Glory with 56.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Clare 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw March 10 2024 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Laila's A Gem carrying 57.5kg at $6. Unlikely to run after resuming at Mt Gambier on Wednesday.
2
MARGARET COLLETT
Orange And Gunmetal Grey Wavy Halves, Black RR, Orange Cap, Black RR, Gunmetal Grey Peak
3 07x71 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
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 11 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Tosen Water with 57kg at $9.50. Second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Morphettville Cl2 May 31 over 1200m in soft going defeating The Sprinkler with 53kg at $18. Rates highly and can win again.
2
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Red And Cream Checks
4 405x1 THE INDIGO FALCON
BILL BOGARTS
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Harewood (Mgr: D J Champion), Mrs J R Bogarts, W A Bogarts & Mrs S Stone
Second-up. First-up after four months won by 1.0 len at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw May 24 over 1200m defeating Yoomee Wonder carrying 56kg at $13. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1250m, 7 len behind Pelevecchio with 53kg at $19. She can measure up again.
3
JACOB OPPERMAN
Gold, Black Cap, Gold Hoops
5 04067 BUBBLE OVER
JOHN MACMILLAN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
Ms T J Hartwell
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Penola Bm64 on June 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Sir Randolph with 57kg at $16. The run before that 6th of 14 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on May 18 over 1350m, slow going 7 len behind Prodigal Lad with 59kg at $11. Hard to have on recent form.
5
A J STEAD
Mauve, Purple Star And Sleeves, Mauve And Purple Star Cap
6 0217x CUBAN WATERS
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
I C Gore, Mrs T M McSporran, G D Searle, P Smith, Ms L Murray, S M Juffermans, B J Perry, K J Meadows, B Auzins, B J Gore & Mrs J L Meadows, P J & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Hill)
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 April 5 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Riche D'amour carrying 57kg at $5. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Morphettville 0-56 November 5 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Foster Street with 58kg at $21. Can run a cheeky race off a freshen-up.
14
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Royal Blue, Gold And White Braces And Armbands, White Cap
7 22855 NURYS
DAVID HUXTABLE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D L Huxtable, Mrs S J Kay, Ms D Y Cook, B T Gill, R G Trainor, Mrs L A Huxtable, A Huxtable, H Huxtable & Empress Park Racing (Mgr: D L Huxtable)
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Morphettville F&M 0-64 on May 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind The Doll with 59kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 4 len behind Tosen Water with 59.5kg at $3.40. Hard to catch but this looks a great race for her.
6
J HOLDER
Royal Blue, Lime Green Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 31234 ALOHA BLUE
DAVID HALLIDAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T L Edwards
Racing well. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Morphettville F&M 0-64 on May 31 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind The Doll with 55kg at $17. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Oakbank Bm60 on May 7 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Talkin' Italian carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Should run well again with the 3kg claim.
7
FELICITY ATKINSON
Light Blue, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 7168x DAWNBURST
HANNAH BRYCE
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
D Prade & C Prade
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Morphettville Viddora November 23 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cararada carrying 56.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign 13th of 16 at this track Bm62 May 25 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Three Rings carrying 56.5kg at $26. Fresh form is solid but she'll need to be at her best.
12
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Royal Blue, Four White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, White Seams, Black Cap
10 74541 FIRST MAID
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Racing sales
Useful type. Last start won by a head at Port Augusta Cl2 May 23 over 1396m defeating Star Decorum with 59kg at $4.40. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Port Augusta Bm56 on May 11 over 1100m, 7 len behind Alpha Flight carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. This is harder although she's not to be underestimated.
10
SAIRYN FAWKE
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
11 68x69 EL PASO CITIE
SUE MURPHY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms S T Murphy, R W Brighton & Mrs M C Brighton
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 9 at Penola Bm66 on April 20 over 1075m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Free Beer carrying 56kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1100m, 8 len behind Final Atom with 59.5kg at $41. Tested again.
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MS K WALTERS
White, Red Star, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
12 6x530 MAZOVIA
WILL CLARKEN & NIKI O'SHEA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mill Park Stud (Mgr: P D Watson) & M A W Birchall
Useful mare. At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track Bm64 on May 24 over 900m, 6 len behind Grand Host carrying 55kg at $4.40. Before that 3rd of 14 at Oakbank 4yo+ 0-66 on April 19 over 1050m, 2.5 len behind Beauty Bound with 55.5kg at $7. Kind draw and rise to 1200m are in her favour.
2
TODD PANNELL
Red, Black Sash And Cap
13 54x00 SHE'S TERNACIOUS
SARAH RUTTEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Grand Syndicates MULGA (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 16 at Morphettville Bm64 on March 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Star Sirius carrying 57.5kg at $71. Last start ran last of 14 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on May 18 over 1350m, on a slow track; 25 len behind Prodigal Lad with 59.5kg at $14. Fitter but prepared to risk.
1
MS C JONES
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
14 21527 ZOOMED
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce), Mrs K J Pearce, R D Griffiths & Mrs S G Griffiths
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Morphettville F&M 0-64 on May 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind The Doll with 55kg at $21. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Pakenham Bm58 on May 8 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind No Fooling with 59kg at $21. Looks well placed in this.
13
BEN PRICE
Hot Pink, White Crossed Sashes, Shield With Old English P Inside
15 08721 PRICILLA'S CHOICE
ROSLYN DAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms R G Day
Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Oakbank F&M 0-56 May 7 over 1400m defeating Piwhane carrying 59kg at $2.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Bordertown 0-54 on May 2 over 1550m, nose behind Punchin with 55kg at $3.70. Mixes her form and this is harder than last start.
8
ALAN LAI
Red With Black Club, White Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
16 35x45 VALENTINA CHARM
DAVID JOLLY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
V Francesca, D R Jolly, C Francesca, S Condo, J A S Nicolas, T Nicolas, Mrs L Ciaramella, L Mattiazzo, Mrs A Caretti, Mrs P Esposito, G Anastasi, I Annicchiarico, S Parella, T Anastasi, V Izzo, M Bartemucci, D Cassetta, A Altamura, R D'Alessio & C Caretti
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at this track Bm56 on May 14 over 900m, neck behind Mohite with 55.5kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell eased back early on 5th of 10 at Morphettville Cl2 on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Extra Hot with 54.5kg at $11. Sharp improvement expected in this suitable contest.
13
M NUNES
Red And Yellow Stripes, Black Witch, Red Cap
17 59122 ASTROMANCER
RAHARNA MCDONALD
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms H J Smith, C L Chattin, Mrs Y C Smith, B J K Smith, C Smith & Miss K Martin
Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 4 over 1050m, 0.7 len behind Lakehurst with 57kg at $8. The run before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at this track 0-56 on May 14 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Pulambi with 54.5kg at $26. Tougher task ahead this time.
3
Green, Gold Horseshoe And Striped Sleeves, Gold And Green Seamed Cap
18 x700x MARION STREET
SHARYN RATSCH
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms S K Ratsch, D W Ratsch, J J Winson & Ms B A Lenaine-Smith
Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Ararat 0 - 58 February 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind Fashion Fighter with 55.5kg at $61. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Camperdown Bm64 January 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Crepescule carrying 54kg at $61. Needs easier than this.
4
MARGARET COLLETT
Gold, Lime Green Maltese Cross and Sleeves Gold Cap