Saturday Horse Racing Tips at Murray Bridge 11/1/25

Metro racing in South Australia returns to the spacious Murray Bridge track this weekend, and hot weather is once again expected.

The rail is out 4m in the 1200m chute and 7m for the remainder, which typically favours off-pace runners, particularly as the day progresses.

It’s a tricky program, but with plenty of value on offer, there are opportunities if you can spot the right plays.

I’ll focus on the earlier races for my stronger bets, with each-way plays coming into play later in the card.

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Best Bets for Murray Bridge by Heath Pope

Race 2 #5 – Prairie Flower $2.60

Prairie Flower has settled in beautifully with the Clarken & O’Shea stable and looks ready to capitalise on her recent form.

Dropping slightly in grade now that she’s racing in SA, this mare has delivered two eye-catching performances despite missing the start on both occasions.

First-up, she was a tragedy beaten, flashing home late to just miss the winner.

Last start she tackled Listed company and again impressed, producing a strong finish from a back and wide position. This was arguably the run of the race.

Returning to the minimum weight and stepping onto the spacious Murray Bridge track, Prairie Flower has a setup that suits perfectly.

If she jumps cleanly and gets even luck in running, she’s one of the best bets of the day.

Race 4 #4 – Russian Dancer $3.30

We were with Russian Dancer last week, expecting sharp improvement.

While he placed, he was slightly underwhelming, showing a touch of one-paced finishing effort late.

However, he now peaks fourth-up and steps up to 1800m, a trip that should suit him much better.

Trained by Phillip Stokes, this galloper has proven ability and is extremely well-placed against this field on his best form.

If he runs to his potential, he’s more than capable of taking out this race and I’m happy to bet confidently at the current price.

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