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Murray Bridge Betting Tips for January 17, 2026 - First Win Beckons for Toe

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Last updated: Thu 15 Jan 2026 06:31

Murray Bridge plays host to an exhilarating racing event on January 17, featuring ten competitive races. Key tips include 'Loseyatoetoe' in Race 3, showing promise after a narrow second-place debut; 'Paradise Storm' in Race 5, poised for a strong performance following impressive past wins; 'Headphones' in Race 6, presenting value with a history of wins at double-figure odds; and 'Press Express' in Race 9, potentially surprising with a drop in distance. Punters have several form angles to consider for a thrilling day at the races.

Martin Pennington 15 Jan 2026
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  • Loseyatoetoe a promising contender in Race 3 after a strong debut
  • Paradise Storm looks well-placed for success in Race 5
  • Value bets include Headphones in Race 6 and Press Express in Race 9
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Murray Bridge tips for 17/01
Murray Bridge hosts Saturday's South Australian program. (Getty)

Murray Bridge hosts Saturday racing on January 17, with a ten-race card featuring a mix of staying contests, competitive handicaps and progressive types.

The meeting offers a number of genuine form angles for punters, while those mapping multiples can also explore our Quaddie Selections as the card takes shape.

Murray Bridge Tips January 17


Reg Nolan – Life Member Maiden Plate Tips (Race 3)


Murray Bridge Next Best Bet - Race 3 No. 13 Loseyatoetoe

Loseyatoetoe recorded some solid jumpout efforts over 600m at Morphettville prior to making her debut last month.

The filly raced on speed in a nine-runner 1200m maiden on a Good 4 surface at Morphettville on that occasion.

She jumped at $31 and came close to defying those odds when finishing a narrow second in a highly promising debut.

The three-year-old was ridden with slightly more restraint when beaten a length into fifth over 1100m at this venue a week ago.

Outpaced mid-race before staying on well, the daughter of Star Turn now gets out to 1400m from an inside draw and looks capable of breaking through at the third attempt.

Chairman’s Choice Handicap Tips (Race 5)


Murray Bridge Best Bet - Race 5 No. 1 Paradise Storm

Paradise Storm showed strong form last preparation, registering two metropolitan wins including one at this level at Morphettville in late August.

That success came over 2500m on a Soft surface, where the French-bred gelding scored by half a length.

He backed it up the following month with a comfortable win in a 2400m Benchmark 78 on the Hillside track at Sandown.

Spelled after that run, the son of Masked Marvel resumed off one jumpout when contesting the Woodford Cup over 1700m at Warrnambool.

Ridden with restraint, he finished fourth at $21 when beaten less than two lengths and with added distance second-up, Henry Dwyer’s representative looks well placed to register career win number six.

Happy Nuptials Sweat & Stocco Handicap Tips (Race 6)


Murray Bridge Value Bet - Race 6 No. 4 Headphones

Headphones is a regular performer at this venue, with half of her sixty career starts coming at Murray Bridge.

Those runs include six victories, with her most recent appearance here resulting in a narrow defeat in a six-runner Benchmark 72 last month.

She raced over this distance on a sound surface that day, having finished fifth previously at Morphettville Parks.

The eight-year-old was again beaten less than two-and-a-half lengths when finishing fifth over 1507m at Gawler subsequently.

That form has since been boosted by Savsonic and with suitable underfoot conditions, a good barrier and a record of winning at double-figure odds, the mare appeals as value.

Beverley & Trevor Curtis – Life Members Handicap Tips (Race 9)


Murray Bridge Roughie - Race 9 No. 10 Press Express

Press Express has shown a liking for this track, with both of her career wins coming at Murray Bridge.

Her most recent victory was a half-length success in a 1200m Class 2 handicap here in early February last year.

While she has not won since, the mare has produced several solid efforts including two second placings in her past four starts.

Those runs also include a fourth over 1400m here on her penultimate appearance.

The daughter of Press Statement comes off a narrow defeat at Gawler from barrier nine, races on speed and with Todd Pannell retaining the ride and a drop back in trip, she may be capable of surprising.

Verdict

Our Murray Bridge selections for Saturday, January 17 are:

Best Bet1: Paradise Storm To Win $5.50 at Unibet Australia - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Loseyatoetoe To Win $4.80 at Elitebet - 3 Units
Best Bet3: Headphones Each Way $10.00 at Playup - 2 Units
Best Bet4: Press Express Each Way $15.00 at betr - 2 Units
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