★ Top pickWon
8Zippity Doodah
Lightly-raced improver showing excellent progression. Well-weighted and maps to get ideal run just off pace. Natural improvement expected third-up and should handle conditions.
South Australia · Sunday 18 May 2025
Strathalbyn tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Strathalbyn. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won4/850%
Any tip won7/888%
Top pick placed7/888%
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Grundfos Pumps Mdn Plate
11:48 local1350mMaiden$250,001,125,002,440,030,000,000,000,000
Winner8. Zippity DoodahSP $2.00
2nd pick5th
1Great City
Consistent performer who has been racing well without winning. Gets perfect draw and strong jockey booking. Will appreciate genuine tempo and should be running on strongly. Ready to break through with right run.
3rd pick2nd
3All Too True
Returns from break with significant class drop and key gear changes. Has shown ability when fresh and draws perfectly. Should get good run behind speed and be strong late. Worth including in wider exotics.
Value pick3rd
7Star Casino
Showed good improvement last start when fourth and should be ready to peak. Gets strong rider and will appreciate soft conditions. Maps to get back but should be running on strongly with genuine tempo.
- 1st8Zippity DoodahJustin Potter$2.00
- 2nd3All Too TrueLachlan Neindorf$8.50
- 3rd7Star CasinoBen Price$12.00
- 4th2Pending HeartMargaret Collett$20.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Zippity Doodah | 8 | Justin Potter | D K Carrison | 57.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | All Too True | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | Gary & Dean Alexander | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Star Casino | 7 | Ben Price | Travis Doudle | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Pending Heart | 3 | Margaret Collett | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Great City | 5 | Jason Holder | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Eagle Moon | 4 | A Stead | J F Macmillan | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 5 | Glowing Command | 2 | Anna Jordsjo | L J Cadzow | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Greenidge Hall | 6 | D Caboche | Byron Cozamanis | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
Vinidex & Philmac By Aliaxis Mdn Plate
12:28 local1350mMaiden$250,001,125,002,440,030,000,000,000,000
Winner13. Smokin'' EyesSP $3.30
★ Top pick3rd
3Foxy Frost
Progressive mare who has hit form at the right time with an excellent last start second. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get a good run. The step up in distance is the query but she's racing like she'll handle it.
2nd pickWon
13Smokin'' Eyes
The wide barrier is a concern but she has tactical speed to overcome it. First try at 1350m but racing like she'll appreciate it. Gear changes suggest connections expect improvement.
Value pick6th
9The Postie
Consistent mare who always runs well at this track/distance combination. Well drawn and should get conditions to suit.
- 1st13Smokin'' EyesLachlan Neindorf$3.30
- 2nd8The Last FlashMs S Metcalfe$5.50
- 3rd3Foxy FrostPolly Brewster$3.60
- 4th6Tennessee MaggieBen Price$21.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Smokin'' Eyes | 13 | Lachlan Neindorf | Peter & Belinda Blanch | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | The Last Flash | 3 | Ms S Metcalfe | S & J Jaensch | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Foxy Frost | 9 | Polly Brewster | Judy Streets | 54.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Tennessee Maggie | 2 | Ben Price | Sophie Logan | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Penny Bang Bang | 4 | Zoe Lloyd | Jason Cannon | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 9 | The Postie | 7 | A Stead | Grant Kluske | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Andor | 5 | Jade Doyle | Ms J Gow-Whyte | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Lillikins | 6 | Justin Potter | Dion & Raygan Koch | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Hateschoolconcerts | 1 | Brooke King | J F Macmillan | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Funny Feeling | 10 | Alyssa Webb | T H Jolly | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Thaddie | 11 | D Caboche | Judy Streets | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Foxy Monster | 12 | Caitlin Tootell | Shayne & Chelsea Cahill | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Adventurous Miss | 8 | Sairyn Fawke | Kym Healy | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
Team Poly Tanks Mdn Plate
13:08 local1600mMaiden$250,001,125,002,440,030,000,000,000,000
Winner9. Dream BabySP $1.50
★ Top pickWon
9Dream Baby
Progressive filly showing strong form with multiple placings. Gets in well at the weights and draws ideally for her running style.
2nd pick2nd
3Rhinestone Rory
Fresh specialist who tends to perform well early in preparations. The removal of blinkers is a positive gear change and he gets conditions to suit.
3rd pick5th
10Goodnite Moon
The barrier draw gives options and the gear application suggests professional preparation.
Value pick3rd
7Roll Start
Mare showing improvement with a recent placing and gets significant weight relief. The step up in distance looks suitable based on recent racing patterns and she maps to get a nice run midfield.
- 1st9Dream BabyJustin Potter$1.50
- 2nd3Rhinestone RoryA Stead$15.00
- 3rd7Roll StartMs C Munro$16.00
- 4th1BocheevaS H Sit$61.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Dream Baby | 7 | Justin Potter | D R Jolly | 55.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Rhinestone Rory | 3 | A Stead | Ms R Day | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Roll Start | 6 | Ms C Munro | Bill W Williams | 53kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Bocheeva | 12 | S H Sit | Ms R Day | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Goodnite Moon | 8 | Ms T Johnstone | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 2 | Margin Of Error | 4 | Sairyn Fawke | T B Simounds | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 8 | The Arithmetician | 1 | Anna Jordsjo | Grant Kluske | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Les Vosges | 10 | Connor Murtagh | R Daniel & T Stanbury | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 11 | No Telling Gold | 9 | D Caboche | D J Halliday | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Geez Girl | 2 | Ms S Lacy | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Uki Rain | 5 | Brooke King | J F Macmillan | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 12 | So Grand | 11 | Gary & Dean Alexander | 55.5kg |
Adelaide Belt & Hose Plate (C1)
13:48 local2050mClass 1$250,001,125,002,440,030,000,000,000,000
Winner8. Rikki RikkardoSP $3.60
★ Top pickWon
8Rikki Rikkardo
Mare showing excellent progression with strong recent placings including last start second over 2000m. Well drawn to get perfect run midfield with Connor Murtagh continuing association. Should be suited by moderate tempo and proven ability at track suggests ready to win.
2nd pick2nd
2Ambitious Creek
Consistent stayer who has been racing well at similar distances. Well drawn to settle forward from barrier 3 and should get perfect run. Proven at class and distance though carries top weight. Strong each-way claims.
3rd pick4th
11Moana''s Fortune
Lightly raced improver who caught the eye with strong second last start over 2000m. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get good run midfield.
Value pick8th
4Kailee''s Boy
Coming off strong maiden win and looks ready for this step up in grade. Well drawn to get good run and Jacob Opperman sticks with him.
- 1st8Rikki RikkardoConnor Murtagh$3.60
- 2nd2Ambitious CreekSairyn Fawke$5.50
- 3rd10Son Of VadamosJason Holder$8.50
- 4th11Moana''s FortuneBen Price$11.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Rikki Rikkardo | 2 | Connor Murtagh | A J Clarken | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 2 | Ambitious Creek | 3 | Sairyn Fawke | Garret Lynch | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Son Of Vadamos | 12 | Jason Holder | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Moana''s Fortune | 6 | Ben Price | Travis Doudle | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 12 | High Heeled | 4 | Ms T Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Estefan | 8 | Brooke King | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 3 | I Love This Song | 10 | A Stead | J F Macmillan | 59kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Kailee''s Boy | 1 | Jacob Opperman | M J Seyers | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Tyita | 7 | Ms C Munro | Bill W Williams | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Namadji | 9 | Caitlin Tootell | Jemma Frew | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Alekhine''s Gun | 11 | Alyssa Webb | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Shinohara | 5 | S H Sit | Ms R Day | 54kg | $15.00 |
Norma Pacific Hcp (56)
14:28 local2050mRestricted 56$250,001,125,002,440,030,000,000,000,000
Winner4. Sharma PrincessSP $6.50
★ Top pick7th
8Seafaring
Drops significantly in weight and gets conditions to suit. Has been racing consistently in similar grade and the step up to 2050m looks ideal. The expected moderate tempo should allow him to work into the race from midfield. Strong each-way credentials.
2nd pick8th
7Splash Landing
Progressive mare who has been building nicely through the grades. Gets in well at the weights and drawn to get a nice run just off the speed. The step up in distance looks suitable based on recent racing patterns.
3rd pick3rd
3Kirkliston Blu
Coming off a strong last start win and has proven form at track and distance. The inside draw could be tricky but should get every chance from there. Stable in good form and retains regular rider.
Value pick4th
5Got An Inspiration
Represents good value dropping back in class after racing in stronger company. The middle draw gives options and should appreciate getting out to this trip. Has strong form at similar distances when properly conditioned.
- 1st4Sharma PrincessCaitlin Tootell$6.50
- 2nd10Little OutlawPolly Brewster$15.00
- 3rd3Kirkliston BluJessica Eaton$13.00
- 4th5Got An InspirationAnna Jordsjo$7.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Sharma Princess | 11 | Caitlin Tootell | L J Cadzow | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Little Outlaw | 7 | Polly Brewster | S & J Jaensch | 51kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Kirkliston Blu | 1 | Jessica Eaton | Ms R Day | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Got An Inspiration | 10 | Anna Jordsjo | Garret Lynch | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Menace To Sobriety | 5 | Connor Murtagh | Garret Lynch | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Flying Assassin | 4 | Sairyn Fawke | Garret Lynch | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Seafaring | 9 | A Stead | Jarrod Lynch | 55kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 7 | Splash Landing | 6 | Justin Potter | D R Jolly | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 2 | King Of Avalon | 3 | Brooke King | J F Macmillan | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Mercury Flyer | 8 | Ms S Metcalfe | R Daniel & T Stanbury | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Tallawah | 2 | Alyssa Webb | Grant Young | 50kg | $101.00 |
Davey Water Products Hcp (C1)
15:05 local1100mClass 1$250,001,125,002,440,030,000,000,000,000
Winner10. The PlasticsSP $14.00
★ Top pick2nd
8Madam Jeanette
Well weighted and proven at the level. Despite wide barrier, has tactical speed to overcome draw. Recent racing suggests ready to peak.
2nd pick3rd
4Daisydoo
Well drawn to get ideal run and has scope for further improvement. Main query is class rise but appears capable.
3rd pick8th
11Sir Leapalot
Consistent galloper coming off strong second placing. Has good record at track and handles all conditions. Wide barrier a concern but has tactical speed to overcome.
Value pickWon
10The Plastics
Fresh specialist with good first-up record and ideal inside draw. Gets significant weight relief and stable in good form.
- 1st10The PlasticsBrooke King$14.00
- 2nd8Madam JeanetteMs T Johnstone$2.40
- 3rd4DaisydooMargaret Collett$4.20
- 4th7I Am A Fine LinePolly Brewster$26.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | The Plastics | 1 | Brooke King | D R Jolly | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Madam Jeanette | 13 | Ms T Johnstone | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 58kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Daisydoo | 5 | Margaret Collett | Justin Pickering | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 7 | I Am A Fine Line | 4 | Polly Brewster | Ms R Day | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Royal Telephone | 12 | Caitlin Tootell | Shayne & Chelsea Cahill | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Fashion Dog | 6 | S H Sit | W F Francis & G Kent | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 14 | Hard Leaf | 2 | M Wolanin | D K Carrison | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Sir Leapalot | 9 | Anna Jordsjo | G Lesnikowski & R Hannemann | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Political Promise | 10 | Sairyn Fawke | G P Moody | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Lunarshot | 14 | Felicity Atkinson | Alexander Justice | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Fast Bubbles | 7 | W F Francis & G Kent | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Lady Skylla | 8 | Justin Potter | D R Jolly | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Scandalist | 11 | Jacob Opperman | M J Seyers | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Nicish | 3 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 56.5kg |
Orange Pumps Hcp (56)
15:40 local1600mRestricted 56$250,001,125,002,440,030,000,000,000,000
Winner2. MaxildoSP $3.50
★ Top pick2nd
8Bywaters Road
Progressive type who has been racing well in similar company. Gets in well at the weights and maps to get a perfect run from barrier 2. Recent form suggests ready to peak third-up and the step to 1600m looks ideal. Strong each-way claims in an open race.
2nd pickWon
2Maxildo
Talented on-pacer who should find the front from wide gate. Form around similar races reads well for this and gets weight relief. Main query is the mile fresh but stable knows how to prepare them. Strong chance if allowed to dictate terms.
3rd pick9th
6Charlesfort
Consistent type who rarely runs a bad race. Gets in well with the claim and should get a nice run midfield from good draw. Place claims with even luck.
Value pick4th
10Robert The Puss
Honest performer who has been racing well in similar company. Gets in well at the weights after claim and should appreciate return to the mile.
- 1st2MaxildoMs C Munro$3.50
- 2nd8Bywaters RoadBrooke King$7.00
- 3rd12FiametteLachlan Neindorf$5.50
- 4th10Robert The PussConnor Murtagh$8.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Maxildo | 7 | Ms C Munro | Jon O''Connor | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Bywaters Road | 2 | Brooke King | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Fiamette | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | Paul Carey | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Robert The Puss | 17 | Connor Murtagh | Kylie Schulz | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Santelmo Fuego | 13 | Jason Holder | Grant Young | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Glacies Heart | 11 | Teagan Voorham | D L Huxtable | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Shadow Hawk | 16 | Jessica Eaton | Bill W Williams | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Allusion | 9 | Caitlin Tootell | Garret Lynch | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Charlesfort | 3 | Felicity Atkinson | Chris Bieg | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Ocean Blast | 14 | Ben Price | Jarrod Lynch | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Raw Grunt | 1 | G Richards & D Moyle | 55.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 12th | 9 | Grinzinger Ace | 5 | Caitlin Jones | Ms E Hubbard | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 13th | 16 | Sasun | 6 | Ali Brook | 55.5kg | $71.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Frankel Star | 15 | Justin Potter | M J Seyers | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | My Mate Cobber | 10 | Garret Lynch | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Shadow Express | 12 | Garret Lynch | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Enterprise Jewel | 8 | D Caboche | Judy Streets | 54kg |
AAP Industries (Bm58)
16:15 local1350mBenchmark 58$250,001,125,002,440,030,000,000,000,000
Winner10. Prodigal LadSP $4.80
★ Top pickWon
10Prodigal Lad
Lightly raced improver who maps to get an ideal run just off the pace from barrier 3. Recent form around similar company has been strong and the significant weight drop puts him right in this. Should be able to sustain a strong finishing burst with cover from the good draw.
2nd pick7th
1Gusty Way
Reliable performer who rarely runs a bad race and should get across from the wide gate to sit prominent. Form around similar company reads well and proven ability on soft tracks is a plus. Will give another honest sight despite the weight.
3rd pick12th
8Opportune Chance
Mare in good form who should appreciate getting back to this distance range. Has been racing consistently without winning and gets in well at the weights after claim.
Value pick3rd
6Allegedly
Has excellent course statistics and gets conditions to suit. Recent form has been mixed but capable of sharp improvement back at this track/distance combination.
- 1st10Prodigal LadS H Sit$4.80
- 2nd7Kushan KhanivaleJason Holder$12.00
- 3rd6AllegedlyBrooke King$11.00
- 4th4Silver LifestyleMs C Munro$5.50
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Prodigal Lad | 3 | S H Sit | W F Francis & G Kent | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Kushan Khanivale | 15 | Jason Holder | Grant Young | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Allegedly | 13 | Brooke King | Ms E Hubbard | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Silver Lifestyle | 17 | Ms C Munro | Francis Smith | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Tropical House | 11 | A Stead | Jake Stephens | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Bubble Over | 4 | Alan Lai | J F Macmillan | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Gusty Way | 6 | Ms S Metcalfe | S & J Jaensch | 61.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Smashing Action | 5 | Connor Murtagh | Justin Pickering | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 16 | Testa Dexta | 14 | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 58kg | $26.00 | |
| 10th | 3 | Rising Legend | 8 | Matt Chadwick | Chris Bieg | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Miss Pantherlot | 10 | Caitlin Tootell | Travis Doudle | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Opportune Chance | 12 | Anna Jordsjo | Lewis & Eliza Grantham | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 13th | 17 | Bulls On Parade | 2 | Stephen Theodore | 57kg | $14.00 | |
| 14th | 9 | She''s Ternacious | 9 | Justin Potter | D R Jolly | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Thinkingnintynine | 16 | Travis Doudle | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Stecara | 7 | Jade Doyle | P Stokes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Ruling Goddess | 18 | D J Halliday | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Yeah Yeah Nah | 1 | M Wolanin | D K Carrison | 51.5kg |
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