Murray Bridge 14 January 2023

Third-up today. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Resuming 7th of 11 at Terang 3Y Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Under The Palais with 58kg at $41. Last start raced on the pace before fading to run blinkers first time; ran last of 11 at Mornington 3Y Mdn-Sw on December 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Delightful Shecky carrying 58kg at $13. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

First starter by Wandjina out of Mapperley Belle. Was third in a trial at Murray Bridge over 950m June 9. Wait and see how he goes under race conditions.

Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out with blinkers first time; 2nd of 8 at Port Lincoln 3Yo Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1210m, 7 len behind Sir Toop carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Before that 3rd of 10 at Port Lincoln 3Up Mdn Hcp on November 25 over 1210m, 3.5 len behind Opal Beach with 57.5kg at $4. This is well within his grasp.

First starter by Akeed Mofeed out of Written Birch. Was third in a trial at Murray Bridge over 1000m January 5. Apprentice to ride. Barrier an advantage. Expect improvement on trial placing.

Gelding by Ribchester making his first appearance. Has looked handy in his trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in a Murray Bridge trial over 1000m on January 5. A bold run looks on the cards.

Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Balaklava 2Up Mdn-Sw June 29 over 1050m, soft track; 5 len behind The Golfer with 53.5kg at $13. On debut fourth of 10 at this track 2Yo Mdn-Sw May 28 over 1000m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Test The Law carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Don't underestimate.

Second-up. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Naracoorte 3Up Mdn Hcp on December 29 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Soonali with 54.5kg at $2.40. Previously second-up raced wide without cover; 4th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic 2Y Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Starconi with 56kg at $21. Leading chance with plenty of upside.

On debut. Three-year-old filly by Magnus out of Liming purchased for AUD $ 33,000 (Magic Millions 2021 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Trialled recently when out of the placings over 1000m at Murray Bridge January 5. Hard to recommend.

Last start got back early 10th of 13 at Strathalbyn 3Up Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Whatsanamegeorge carrying 51.5kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 11 at Morphettville 3Yo Mdn-Sw on December 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Tapinforpar with 53.5kg at $41. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Gawler 3Up Mdn-Sw August 24 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind The Snow Burner carrying 51.5kg at $10. On debut sixth of 14 at Morphettville Parks 2Yo Mdn-Sw July 23 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Eros with 55.5kg at $31. Has been trialling well leading into this first up run.

Racing second-up today. Last outing ran last in a small field at Morphettville Bm68 on December 26 over 1050m, 6 len behind Queman with 60.5kg at $3.50. At only start last preparation of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on October 21 over 955m, 4 len behind Direct carrying 56kg at $14. Improver with winning prospects.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Morphettville 4Up Bm60 on December 26 over 1100m, head behind Sabermetric with 59kg at $13. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Gawler 4Up E&G Bm68 on January 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Secret War carrying 58kg at $3.30. Should be right in the finish.

Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Port Lincoln Bm64 on December 18 over 1250m, head behind Fallow with 58.5kg at $17. Before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Port Lincoln Bm68 on December 9 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Exalted Maxine carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Port Augusta 2Up Mdn-Sw June 12 over 1200m defeating So Silent with 57.5kg at $6.50. Expect he will go well.

Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on January 4 over 1204m, 1.1 len behind Oamaru Poppy carrying 59kg at $3.80. The start before that didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 9 at Oakbank 0-58 on December 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Pollyanna with 60kg at $4. Close to a win. One of the better chances.

Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Strathalbyn Bm56 November 27 over 1200m defeating Fleurieu Flipper with 56kg at $19. The run before that 4th of 9 at Naracoorte Bm68 on November 18 over 1200m, 2 len behind Tubby Two Tracks carrying 54kg at $12. In winning form but this a tough assignment.

Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after seven months ran last of 9 at Port Lincoln Bm76 on November 25 over 1250m, 11 len behind Centrefield with 54kg at $81. Previously second-up wide throughout; 9th of 12 at Port Lincoln Bm54 on March 4 over 1000m, 4 len behind Secret Charge with 58kg at $13. Fitter but must improve sharply.