Summary of Best Bets
Best Bet: Race 2 No.5 Angel Torque
Next Best: Race 10 No.8 Hysterical Lady
Best Value: Race 4 No.7 Act Of Treachery
Turf talk:
- Forecast for clear weather on race day with minimal showers around again this week, so expecting the meeting will be run on a Good 4 track.
- The rail returns to the True position for the first time in a month. Generally, Murray Bridge is a very fair track, so with these conditions set up the track should be even again.
- Give a slight advantage to runners who can get cover in the run.
Key Stats:
- Jacob Opperman’s form has faded slightly compared to how he started the season, but he always rides well at Murray Bridge and here alone has a winning strike rate of 15.3% at a POT of +25.8% from 387 rides.
- Chris Bieg’s stable has been in strong form of late with a winning strike rate of 16% in his last 100 starters at a POT of +30.8%. The team saddles up three strong chances at this meeting.
Race 1
All these 2YO runners are on debut so relying on who can transfer trial form best on race day here.
(8) Zouwin comes out of one of our recent blackbook articles after she trialled impressively here at Murray Bridge. Thanks to a claim she gets in light at the weights and may have an advantage having been to this track before.
(1) Volstar has been one of the more impressive 2YOs at the trials recently with an eye-catching performance at Gawler and should be right around the mark fresh.
(4) Nevawasanangel has been solid in recent jump-outs at Morphettville and maps well from one of the lower barriers.
(7) Verzain may be best advantaged jumping from barrier one and brings different trial form through Victorian jump-outs.
Selections:
(8) Zouwin
(1) Volstar
(4) Nevawasanangel
(7) Verzain
Suggested bet: No Bet
Race 2
(5) Angel Torque is in good form and ran a close second last start when hitting the line strongly at Gawler. She gets back here to Murray Bridge, a much bigger track which should suit her racing pattern, and she goes well here having won four of six starts.
Victorian visitor (3) Princess Que resumes today and her form last prep was in stronger races than what she kicks off in here. Her recent trials have been good and she maps to push forward, giving away race fitness to others in form looks the small risk.
(1) Dancing Storm has recently won two in a row before never really getting into the race last start. This is a slight drop in grade and Murray Bridge may be a more suitable track, but he still has a heavy weight to deal with.
(2) Fast Bubbles resumes and has a good record at this track, though he may be better suited over more ground later in the prep.
Selections:
(5) Angel Torque
(3) Princess Que
(1) Dancing Storm
(2) Fast Bubbles
Suggested bet: (5) Angel Torque (Win)
Race 3
This is a very competitive Maiden with what looks likely to be a full field.
(11) Torrita has run two close seconds in her previous two runs and looks well set up to go one better with a light weight and a much softer race map than some key rivals.
(13) Loseyatoetoe gets a good race map in a big field and the step up in trip should suit.
(6) Rathlin Express comes across from Victoria having been well in the market in his previous two starts and this looks a slightly easier Maiden.
(9) Torpedoes showed good improvement last start when running second at Morphettville but will need luck from the widest barrier.
Selections:
(11) Torrita
(13) Loseyatoetoe
(6) Rathlin Express
(9) Torpedoes
Suggested bet: No Bet
Race 4
(7) Act Of Treachery was a winner at big odds on debut before a solid effort last start when running on late to finish second. She gets in with a light weight after a handy 3kg apprentice claim and looks suited rising slightly in trip here, this setup should see her hitting the line strongly.
(2) Light The Night hit the line strongly last start at Morphettville and a solid tempo could suit, though the rise in trip is a query.
(4) Violet Lovebug won his maiden impressively when resuming and had excuses last start when slow away.
(6) Si Senora should get a good run just off the speed from barrier one and has threatened at this level recently.
Selections:
(7) Act Of Treachery
(2) Light The Night
(4) Violet Lovebug
(6) Si Senora
Suggested bet: (7) Act Of Treachery (Each Way)
Race 5
(8) Full Of Courage rises in grade after winning here last week over the same track and distance. While this is tougher, he was impressive and a repeat performance puts him right in the mix.
(2) Snoopy Now can be a tough follow but rates highly if he’s switched on.
(7) I’m A Dexstar has been well supported recently and continues to run into the placings, his best form is good enough if he produces it.
(5) Kirkliston Blu has found good form with a win and a 2nd in his last 2 starts, he drops back in distance again but can lead from a low barrier
Selections:
(8) Full Of Courage
(2) Snoopy Now
(7) I’m A Dexstar
(5) Kirkliston Blu
Suggested bet: No Bet
Race 6
(5) The Sprinkler looks ready to peak here third-up and rising to the 1400m. He’s been strong through the line in both runs this prep and appreciates the big Murray Bridge track, where both his career wins have come.
(3) World’s My Oyster won well when resuming and the form out of that race reads strongly.
(9) Zarkana comes out of the same race as The Sprinkler and was hitting the line faster, she’ll appreciate the extra trip.
(4) Headphones has an impressive record at this track/distance (27:6-3-4) she hit the line strongly for a close 3rd here two starts back in a stronger race
Selections:
(5) The Sprinkler
(3) World’s My Oyster
(9) Zarkana
(4) Headphones
Suggested bet: (5) The Sprinkler (Win)
Race 7
(9) Major Rumble has been well supported in both runs this prep and looks suited third-up at peak fitness and rising to 1200m.
(3) Streetcar Apollo resumes and likes to push forward, if he controls the tempo he could be hard to catch.
(2) Ronny Bee debuts in this region off strong previous form and early market support.
(5) Pantoja makes his debut for a new stable and won a recent trial here, mapping to get a good run.
Selections:
(9) Major Rumble
(3) Streetcar Apollo
(2) Ronny Bee
(5) Pantoja
Suggested bet: No Bet
Race 8
(7) Empire Grace has been ultra-consistent with four straight top-three finishes and should appreciate the bigger track dropping in weight.
(2) Sir Leapalot won easily last start and now steps up in grade.
(13) Anahorish won two starts ago before a luckless effort last time, looks better suited here on the big track and light at the weights after a claim.
(12) Sethacchio showed good talent when winning last start before a spell, may be progressive enough to win this off that, but didn’t look to show much at the trials which is the question mark
Selections:
(7) Empire Grace
(2) Sir Leapalot
(13) Anahorish
(12) Sethacchio
Suggested bet: No Bet
Race 9
(1) Daisydoo looks well set up dropping in grade and peaking third-up, rising to 1200m looks ideal.
(2) Palm Of Jumeirah returns to SA after a solid Flemington run and drops back to an easier race.
(9) Layin’ Up ran well in a stronger race last start and suits this level.
(8) Global Turn has had little luck recently and may be better suited on the big track.
Selections:
(1) Daisydoo
(2) Palm Of Jumeirah
(9) Layin’ Up
(8) Global Turn
Suggested bet: No Bet
Race 10
(8) Hysterical Lady hit the line strongly last start and looks well placed dropping in grade and rising in trip. She should be suited on the big Murray Bridge track and gets in well at the weights.
(11) Tyusix was impressive when resuming and should appreciate the rise to 1600m second-up.
(4) Isuspectjeu drops to an easier grade but comes back in trip.
(3) Gruelling is chasing a third straight win and shapes as the main query from a wide draw.
Selections:
(8) Hysterical Lady
(11) Tyusix
(4) Isuspectjeu
(3) Gruelling
Suggested bet: No Bet
