Norheim tops pure form assessment with barrier 1 perfectly suiting Murray Bridge GH's moderate inside bias (15% win rate). Best winning chance despite unproven on Soft 5.
South Australia · Wednesday 6 May 2026
Murray Bridge GH tips and results
Our top pick won 6 of 8 races at Murray Bridge GH. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Fred Vella Tyre & Crash Repair Mdn Plate
Clarken stable and light 53.5kg aid in maiden. Despite wide draw, early speed can position midfield; second-up fitness suits very fast tempo.
Defy Gravity draws perfectly in barrier 5 for inside bias, with Pannell (elite track form) and Clarken stable signalling intent. Recent trials strong (2nd over 800m, 3rd at 1000m matching today's trip). As near-debutant, trainer/jockey proxy elevates; forward map suits track's handy bias and fast tempo. Solid top-3 chance.
Second-up from spell suits progression; light 56kg helps. Wide barrier 15 major knock in inside-biased track, but closing speed exploits very fast tempo.
- 1st3NorheimHarry Grace$4.80
- 2nd7RatadashJason Holder$10.00
- 3rd5Musical SunsetRochelle Milnes$4.00
- 4th11Dirty GoldDominic Tourneur$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Norheim | 1 | Harry Grace | R & C Jolly | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Ratadash | 7 | Jason Holder | Will Clarken | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Musical Sunset | 14 | Rochelle Milnes | D J Stone | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Dirty Gold | 11 | Dominic Tourneur | Peter & Belinda Blanch | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Out Ontario | 12 | Sophie Potter | Travis Doudle | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | All Too Elegant | 4 | Brooke King | Ms R Day | 54.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Belle Montagne | 6 | Caitlyn Munro | Darren & Aimee Magro | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Overboard | 3 | Ms E Hubbard | 55.5kg | $41.00 | |
| 9th | 1 | Defy Gravity | 5 | Todd Pannell | Will Clarken | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 10 | Bilk | 13 | Tala Hutchinson | D Clarken & O Macgillivray | 53.5kg | $3.40 |
| 11th | 2 | Gentleman Zac | 9 | Dylan Caboche | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Baroness Du Lac | 14 | Will Clarken | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Goldfields Grey | 2 | Jacob Opperman | M J Seyers | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Supreme Valkyrie | 10 | S H Sit | M J Seyers | 54kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Ilustrious Warrior | 8 | Todd Pannell | J F Macmillan | 57.5kg |
Duttons Easy To Do Business With! Mdn Plate
Wine Snob stands out in form assessment with consistent placings including recent strong 2nd at Murray Bridge GH over 1200m from barrier 2. Barrier 4 perfectly suits midfield stalking role on this first-half track with fast tempo favouring closers. Second up from spell with blinkers first time adds improvement potential despite no soft exposure.
Forever A Diamond's consistent placings (place rate 36%) including three 1200m seconds highlight reliability. Proven on soft (6:0-2-1) suits conditions, light weight aids, and recent fresh 2nd shows fitness. Barrier 8 allows midfield settling to exploit track's first-six at 400m bias despite backmarker style.
Strong place claims.
High soft suitability and class drop from CL1 enhance prospects despite wide draw. Speed map midfield viable, fast tempo suits if gets cover.
- 1st5Nordic VikingTaylor Johnstone$4.60
- 2nd10Kayla KruzenHarry Grace$26.00
- 3rd6Wine SnobJackson Murphy$5.00
- 4th12LoseyatoetoeRochelle Milnes$5.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Nordic Viking | 11 | Taylor Johnstone | Stephen Theodore | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Kayla Kruzen | 6 | Harry Grace | M J Seyers | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Wine Snob | 3 | Jackson Murphy | R & C Jolly | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Loseyatoetoe | 10 | Rochelle Milnes | John Hyam | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Mr Kimble | 8 | Tala Hutchinson | S & J Jaensch | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Healthandhappiness | 1 | Todd Pannell | Will Clarken | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 15 | Snow Doubt | 9 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Ms N Irwin | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Veloce Girl | 2 | Connor Murtagh | D B Aldridge | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 8 | In Private | 5 | Alysha Warren | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 53.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Forever A Diamond | 7 | Brooke King | Ms R Day | 54kg | $4.20 |
| 11th | 13 | Minya Murra | 4 | Margaret Collett | Sarah Rutten | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dashing Fountain | 9 | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Live Forever | 12 | Jason Holder | Luke O'Connor | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Juxtapose | 3 | Will Clarken | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Maldivica | 13 | Chris Bieg | 55.5kg |
Fore Design + Flex Planning Mdn Plate
Barrier less critical for handy runner on positional bias track.
Elite jockey upgrade signals intent. Wide draw manageable for handy type on inside-biased track. Strong place claims behind top pick.
Recent 3rd here 14 days ago shows suitability. Youthful 3yo likely to get handy position in moderate-fast tempo.
Overlay opportunity.
- 1st9Camooweal GirlTodd Pannell$6.50
- 2nd14Think Lu BellaTala Hutchinson$11.00
- 3rd5Artful MaximusConnor Murtagh$7.00
- 4th6Green SummerTeagan Voorham$4.60
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Camooweal Girl | 12 | Todd Pannell | Kristi Evans | 55.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 14 | Think Lu Bella | 13 | Tala Hutchinson | D Clarken & O Macgillivray | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Artful Maximus | 1 | Connor Murtagh | Sarah Rutten | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Green Summer | 4 | Teagan Voorham | S P Gower | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 1 | Ali Foreman | 2 | Jason Holder | Byron Cozamanis | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Hell's On Fire | 10 | Michael Hickmott | 55.5kg | $7.00 | |
| 7th | 4 | Vaninetti | 11 | Brooke King | Dion & Raygan Koch | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 18 | Machinegun Mike | 17 | J F Macmillan | 58kg | $31.00 | |
| 9th | 13 | Quillan | 16 | Alysha Warren | S G Padman | 53.5kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Elite Gathering | 9 | Dominic Tourneur | A B Beswick | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Wakool Ash | 8 | Caitlyn Munro | Darren & Aimee Magro | 56kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Tennessee Valley | 5 | Jacob Opperman | Kirsten Mooney | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Conjoin | 7 | Campbell Rawiller | Larry McMahon | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 14th | 17 | Blue Horizon | 6 | Jarrod Lynch | 56kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 3 | Elite Thunder | 18 | Harry Grace | R & C Jolly | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Sweet Kick | 3 | Dylan Caboche | Chris Bieg | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Lady Deeds | 14 | Rochelle Milnes | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Mystrix | 15 | Jackson Murphy | Stephen Theodore | 55.5kg |
Carlton Draught Plate (C1)
Soft track record (5:1-1-1) ideal for Soft 5 conditions. Consistent recent form in stronger company, dropping slightly in class. Preferred over others despite barrier.
Class drop helps, barrier 6 ideal for stalking speed in on-pace biased track. Soft experience (5:0-1-1 plus heavy win) suits conditions. Recent 10th excused wide barrier 13; prior midfield runs competitive. Value each-way in moderate-fast tempo.
Huge class drop to CL1, barrier 4 suits handy position for track bias. Lightly raced with win at shorter, stamina shown staying on in black-type.
Consistent recent form with 3rd/4th in Class 1 stays, soft record (7:0-2-0) perfect for conditions. Pannell booking signals intent, barrier 7 suits stalking in on-pace track. Gear tweak (visors again) could sharpen; overlooked due to winless record but place form elite in this field.
- 1st2United LegendJacob Opperman$3.30
- 2nd5ValuedTala Hutchinson$21.00
- 3rd9Big Rita JuneAnna Jordsjo$3.00
- 4th4The HighlanderBrooke King$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | United Legend | 11 | Jacob Opperman | M J Seyers | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 5 | Valued | 8 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Big Rita June | 4 | Anna Jordsjo | Lewis & Eliza Grantham | 56.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 4 | The Highlander | 9 | Brooke King | Grant Young | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Blue Isles | 6 | Rochelle Milnes | W J Smart | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Goodwin Guru | 1 | Taylor Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Hotch Potch | 2 | Teagan Voorham | Sarah Rutten | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Captain Love | 7 | Todd Pannell | Ms K Letts-Maund | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Rock Shot | 3 | Sairyn Fawke | Justin Pickering | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Faith'sacracker | 5 | Margaret Collett | Sarah Rutten | 54.5kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Hasta La Oinkers | 12 | Dylan Caboche | Ms S Murphy | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Johnny The Jet | 10 | Alyssa Webb | Larry McMahon | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Red Sparks | 9 | Raharna McDonald | 57kg |
Spry Civil Constructions Country Raceday 23rd May (Bm58)
Significant class drop enhances chances despite backmarker map on position-biased track. Soft 5 record solid (7:1-0-2), recent win on Soft 5 at 1400m. Moderate-fast tempo suits closing strength.
Barrier 5 ideal for inside/midfield bias, maps on-pace in moderate-fast tempo. Gluyas stable reliable midweek provincials. Soft record 4:0-0-2 acceptable. Solid place chance behind top pick.
Lightly raced improver with high soft suitability for today's conditions. Barrier 6 suits inside bias and midfield map for track's first-6-at-400m pattern. Low weight helps in BM58. Each-way value in softer field.
Track regular (16:0-4-5), excellent soft record 16:1-5-3 handles conditions. Light weight, maps forward. First-up record fair, stable knows horse well provincials.
- 1st1ImamanzorSophie Potter$2.60
- 2nd2Golden GuruJason Holder$3.00
- 3rd10Suit Of WandsRochelle Milnes$10.00
- 4th8Kushan KhanivaleBrooke King$14.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Imamanzor | 9 | Sophie Potter | Sarah Rutten | 60.5kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Golden Guru | 4 | Jason Holder | A J Gluyas | 61kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Suit Of Wands | 2 | Rochelle Milnes | Will Clarken | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Kushan Khanivale | 1 | Brooke King | Grant Young | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Leliyn | 5 | Matthew Chadwick | Luke O'Connor | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Kailee's Boy | 6 | Connor Murtagh | M J Seyers | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Hasta La Chilly | 3 | Campbell Rawiller | Ms S Murphy | 61kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Just A Jewel | 10 | Harry Grace | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Elliotto | 8 | Jacob Opperman | Jamie Opperman | 60kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Canny Defense | 11 | Raharna McDonald | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Poetic Whisper | 7 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Turned Loose | 2 | S & J Jaensch | 57.5kg |
Sportsbet Race Replays (Bm58)
Barrier 6 ideal for midfield stalking on position-biased track. Fast tempo favours closing strength. Consistent recent form (04132x46), dropping slightly in grade context.
Excellent TAD record (3:1-0-0), dropping in class. Soft track winner (4:1-0-0). Wide draw and backmarker style risk on position track but class edge compensates.
Barrier 5 ideal for on-pace Murray Bridge GH bias. High soft track suitability (2:1-1-0). Gear changes (cross-over nose band, ear muffs) indicate strong stable intent from Clarken. Lightly raced with win on soft. Recent form mixed but position/map trumps in BM58 volatility.
Soft exposure (2:0-1-1). Blinkers again suggests improvement. Maps midfield on fast tempo track favouring stalkers. Strong BM58 roughie candidate.
- 1st10Make Me A StarHarry Grace$7.00
- 2nd11Liselle's LuckMargaret Collett$5.50
- 3rd3FalanghinaAlysha Warren$4.60
- 4th8Casino ShowgirlEmily Finnegan$5.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Make Me A Star | 6 | Harry Grace | M J Seyers | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Liselle's Luck | 8 | Margaret Collett | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Falanghina | 11 | Alysha Warren | P Stokes | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 8 | Casino Showgirl | 5 | Emily Finnegan | Will Clarken | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Zenacity | 4 | Campbell Rawiller | Ms C Rose | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 6 | High Garden | 7 | Rochelle Milnes | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Mapleway | 1 | Connor Murtagh | Alexander Justice | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Royal Trapeze | 2 | Jackson Murphy | Stephen Theodore | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Harrino | 10 | Todd Pannell | Kate Halliday | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Elsie Girl | 3 | Dominic Tourneur | Ms B O'Loughlin | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Pool Pony | 9 | Polly Brewster | James Short | 58.5kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Gruelling | 12 | Teagan Voorham | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 61kg | $7.50 |
Thomas Farms (Bm60)
Midfield map (barrier 5) perfect for Murray Bridge GH bias favouring first 6 at 400m. Soft 5 unproven but recent run held form.
Recent 2nds here including Soft 5 prove suitability. Light 55kg aids in BM60. High place rate (25%) reliable for exotics despite age. Form trumps youth in provincial midweek.
Alpine Lee progressive 3yo with recent maiden win showing sharp improvement. Barrier 1 maps forward for track's positional bias. Soft unproven but lacks negatives.
Track/distance proven, recent fitness edges despite class rise. Midfield map suits bias, improving trend. Soft unknown but recent win Good 4 holds.
- 1st4Head Of The HerdConnor Murtagh$4.80
- 2nd13Sassy SophieTaylor Johnstone$9.00
- 3rd5Flash AliceAlysha Warren$6.50
- 4th11Black SeaJackson Murphy$51.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Head Of The Herd | 5 | Connor Murtagh | Sarah Rutten | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 13 | Sassy Sophie | 4 | Taylor Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Flash Alice | 6 | Alysha Warren | P Stokes | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Black Sea | 9 | Jackson Murphy | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Alpine Lee | 1 | Jason Holder | A J Gluyas | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Let It Ride | 8 | Harry Grace | M J Seyers | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 12 | France's Boy | 2 | Polly Brewster | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Hasta La Oriental | 12 | Campbell Rawiller | Ms S Murphy | 61kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 3 | Dunreal | 13 | Todd Pannell | M J Seyers | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 10th | 2 | Smiling Assassin | 3 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Garret Lynch | 61kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Sandastan | 14 | Alyssa Webb | Garret Lynch | 55.5kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Zain Prince | 7 | Tala Hutchinson | Garret Lynch | 57kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Frankel Star | 10 | Jacob Opperman | M J Seyers | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Affaire Vue | 15 | Dominic Tourneur | J F Macmillan | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Geetee Forty | 11 | G Richards & D Moyle | 55.5kg |
NB&A Group (Bm62)
Todd Pannell ride on lightly raced 3yo suits very fast tempo and track bias for handy runners. Soft 5 OK despite no exposure given Good 4 dominance. Barrier 8 midfield ideal for position at 400m. Clear form leader despite class jump.
Debut winner on Soft 5 at Murray Bridge GH from barrier 6, now draws perfect gate 1 to lead or sit handy. Light 55kg advantageous in weights spread. Track bias favours inside/on-pace in very fast tempo. Proxy form strong despite limited data; trainer/jockey OK. Major player if repeats winning effort.
Proven provincial performer with recent Gawler BM56 win, strong 1200m record and Murray Bridge GH win. Soft form solid, barrier 7 for midfield stalking suits track bias and fast tempo. Reliable place claimer.
Second up after poor fresh run typical for profile. Very fast tempo suits strong finisher despite soft concerns.
- 1st6Good ExpectationsTodd Pannell$3.50
- 2nd7Silver ChaosConnor Murtagh$5.50
- 3rd9Impending DiamondSophie Logan$19.00
- 4th11MaysoonflyTaylor Johnstone$31.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Good Expectations | 8 | Todd Pannell | M J Seyers | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Silver Chaos | 12 | Connor Murtagh | Ms R Day | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Impending Diamond | 14 | Sophie Logan | Jason Cannon | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Maysoonfly | 3 | Taylor Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Artissi | 7 | Sophie Potter | Ms N Irwin | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Nadege | 5 | Harry Grace | M J Seyers | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 8 | Stylish Sparkle | 1 | Brooke King | Jyi Lukey | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Sauer | 11 | Margaret Collett | Sarah Rutten | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Rideau | 6 | Alyssa Webb | Garret Lynch | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Boltonova | 2 | Campbell Rawiller | Brett Campbell | 58kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Tower Of Tuscany | 13 | Jacob Opperman | Kirsten Mooney | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Nosie By Nature | 9 | Rochelle Milnes | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Miss Sghirripa | 10 | Lauren Stojakovic | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Darlinc | 15 | Will Clarken | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Whoops A Daisy | 4 | Dominic Tourneur | Kristi Evans | 54kg |
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