Summary of Best Bets
Best Bet: Race 4 – (10) Gin Explosion
Next Best: Race 8 – (1) Streetcar Fury
Turf Talk
- Showery conditions are forecast through the day, so expect the track to be presented in the soft range.
- The rail position will be true for the entire meeting.
- Murray Bridge is a big, open track that is generally fair, but in these conditions runners finding cover in transit should be suited.
Stats that matter
- Stuart Gower brings two runners to the meeting and his stable is in strong form, producing 14 winners from its past 100 starters with a POT of +35.1%.
- Jacob Opperman is riding in great form with 22 winners from his previous 100 rides and also boasts a strong Murray Bridge record, striking at 15.4% with a POT of +23.7%.
Race by race overview
Race 4
(10) Gin Explosion has had just the one career run and performed strongly when a close second in a maiden that rated highly and has already produced good form since. She has looked outstanding at the trials, maps positively and looks hard to beat.
(11) Heart Of The Med makes her debut and showed good improvement in a recent trial, which suggests she can perform well fresh.
(6) Khorasan resumes for her second preparation after finishing midfield on debut, but she was working home late in that run and should appreciate the big, open track here.
(2) Mr Kimble did not show a great deal on debut, but has the scope to improve second-up and maps to get his chance.
Selections:
(10) Gin Explosion
(11) Heart Of The Med
(6) Khorasan
(2) Mr Kimble
Suggested Bet: (10) Gin Explosion (Win)
Race 8
(1) Streetcar Fury resumes here and has a strong record both first-up and at this track, so he appears to get his ideal set-up. This is a sharp drop in grade from the races he contested last preparation and while he carries a big weight, that should not be too significant over this short sprint.
(6) Aztec Dancer is a last-start winner at Balaklava and comes here in form. She has an excellent record at this track and distance.
(15) Reine Of Nine is another who looks well suited, having never missed the top three in six starts at this track and distance range, and she should be hitting the line strongly.
(2) Mercury Eight can race on speed and potentially lead, which gives him a definite chance over this trip.
Selections:
(1) Streetcar Fury
(6) Aztec Dancer
(15) Reine Of Nine
(2) Mercury Eight
Suggested Bet: (1) Streetcar Fury (Win)
