Grass Coverage: Very good. Healthy combination of ryegrass and young kikuyu which is great for this time of year. Very little marking from the last meeting.
Water: nil irrigation last 24hrs, 22mm for the week. 8.5mm of rainfall in the last 24hrs, 19mm of rainfall for the week.
Rail position and why: Rail is in the true position. Normal position for the Murray Bridge Cup.
Last time we raced here: Wednesday the 27th of September.
How it played last time: Very fairly. Winners settled on the pace, midfield and towards the rear. Only one winner along the fence. The majority came three runners or wider down the straight.
Verdict: An even track again. Recent rainfall helps even this track up. No distinct bias on this track last meeting and I expect the same again tomorrow. It’s possible to be caught three wide on this spacious track and still win. All runners get their chance tomorrow.
Mrs J A MacGillivray, D J Clarken, R A Sadek, P Cousins, G V Davidson, Mrs B R Davidson, B R Hayden, South East Connections (Mgr: R S Dix) & Gambling Graziers (Mgr: A B Prior)
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mrs S Steel), Plaistowe Racing (B E Brunton), Mrs K S Cooke, T R Cooke, Mrs N M Fry, W Guy, Miss E A Kemp, G T Martin, S D O'Flaherty, D P Ryan, R B Sims, R L Biehl, K F Norton, B M Dowling, Bay Racing (B Young), I P Holloway & D P Renehan
Navy, White Southern Cross, Navy, Red And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
Owners
Clarken Bloodstock, Aim For the Moon, C Fisher, S Gardner, D Gore, M L Groth, A Kittel, Mrs A McGuinness, Mr C P McGuinness, Mr P J McLean, No Regrets Racing FTR Syndicate, A R Phillips, Revolutionary, Mrs M Round, Bird Cage Bound, Five Putters, The Trade Federation, D Worthley & Easling Investments
Blinkers AGAIN, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) OFF FIRST TIME
Prize
$50,985
Racing colours
Silver, Purple 5 Point Star, Sleeves And Cap
Owners
C G Mullan, Mrs S A Mullan, Miss S L Mullan, C A Mullan, D Symonds, Mrs M Mullan, Mrs J M Black, P A Heath, D I Heath, C G Heath, A D Beinke, P Beard & Mrs D E Drewitt