Saturday Horse Racing Tips at Murray Bridge 13/7/24

Metro Racing in SA returns to the countryside, featuring the expansive Murray Bridge track.

The surface is presently rated a Soft 6, with additional showers anticipated.

The rail is out 2m up to the 1200m chute, then 5m for the remainder.

The selections provided thrive on rain-affected tracks and are expected to firm up from their initial opening quotes.

 

 

Best Bets for Murray Bridge by Heath Pope

Race 3 #1 Ferago $3.00

This Victorian visitor stands out as a great play even though he is the top weight.

This is justified however, being several grades above the competition and is also notably a proven weight carrier.

He'll be in his element against this field, especially considering his impressive Listed placement just two starts ago.

More rain would only play to his strengths as he's a genuine swimmer, and the expansive Murray Bridge track should suit him well.

Ultimately, the bet hinges on his ability to handle the hefty 62.5kg.

He's a clear top pick for me and I have him rated at $2.25.

 

Race 7 #2 Komachi $7.00

Despite a series of mishaps last start, including a poor get-away, he defeated a similar field to what he faces here.

His victory was brave, especially considering he was running on in an inferior part of the Heavy track.

Before this, he showed signs of acclimating well to his new SA home, racing impressively despite a lack of fortune.

This 1400m race at the expansive Murray Bridge track appears to be another advantage for him, and with only a 1kg increase in weight, he stands a good chance of securing back-to-back wins.

I'm expecting him to be fighting out for favouritism come start time.

Rates $4.00!

 

Race 10 #6 Portation $20.00

The closing race presents an open field, but one contender stands out with enticing initial odds.

This resuming front-runner boasts an impressive first-up record (3:1-2-0) and has a known affinity for wet tracks.

In the previous campaign, he led from start to finish, leaving his rivals 4 lengths behind on a Heavy 10 surface.

His performance at Murray Bridge is equally commendable (4:1-2-0), and carrying just 54.5kg after the claim, he seems an excellent bet.

He's rated as a strong 1*3 play and valued at $10.

 

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