Punt like a Pro, without the know!
South Australia · Saturday 4 October 2025
Our top pick won 0 of 9 races at Morphettville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sassy Sophie brings the strongest recent form, winning last start over this distance at Balaklava. Her progression has been impressive, improving with each run and showing tactical versatility. The inside draw is perfect for her racing pattern, and she gets in with just 54kg. The step up in class is offset by her rapid improvement and she appears perfectly placed to continue her winning form.
Oakley Miss brings strong metropolitan form credentials having placed in Group 3 company. The barrier is workable and Jake Toeroek knows her well. Represents the main danger to the top selection.
Kalmana brings winning credentials with 2 wins from 5 starts and has been racing consistently. The barrier draw is favorable, but the 60kg impost is a significant challenge stepping up to the mile for the first time. Caitlin Jones is a positive jockey booking, but the weight and distance query temper enthusiasm. Still has claims for the minor placings.
Despite not having won a race, he's been remarkably consistent with 3 placings from 5 starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Safe Bet | 5 | Alysha Warren | R W Huxtable | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Freedom Flame | 3 | Ms T Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 52kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Golden Guru | 2 | Jason Holder | A J Gluyas | 55.5kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 2 | Oakley Miss | 6 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Sassy Sophie | 1 | Alana Livesey | A J Gluyas | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Kalmana | 4 | Caitlin Jones | R & C Jolly | 60kg | $5.50 |
Sir Rockford brings the strongest recent form into this race with a convincing win at Seymour over 2046m. His second-up record is excellent and he's proven at the distance. While stepping up in class, he appears well-weighted and ready to handle the rise.
Komachi comes off a strong win at Morphettville Parks over 1550m and draws the inside barrier which is a significant advantage based on track bias data. While unproven at 1800m, his racing pattern suggests the distance should suit. The 59kg is a concern but he's a seasoned campaigner with a good record at this track.
Darknconfidential comes off a strong win at Morphettville over 1600m and has a solid record at this track with two wins. The step up to 1800m is a query but his racing pattern suggests it should suit. Barrier 7 is less than ideal given the track bias favors inside gates, but he has the class to overcome it.
She's dropping significantly in class after competing in much stronger races including Listed company. Her third placing last start at Morphettville over 1600m was full of merit, and she has a strong record at this track. While the 1800m is a slight query, she has placed at the distance previously. With just 54.5kg and a good barrier (4), she's well positioned to run a strong race.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Darknconfidential | 7 | Jason Holder | S P Gower | 58.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Talisay | 4 | Rochelle Milnes | Byron Cozamanis | 54.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 5 | Bolt By | 3 | D Caboche | Judy Streets | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Komachi | 1 | Todd Pannell | Will Clarken | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Magnetic Edge | 2 | Matt Chadwick | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Sir Rockford | 5 | Jake Toeroek | Aaron Laing | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Space Equity | 6 | Caitlin Tootell | L J Cadzow | 51kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Wild Inference | 8 | Margaret Collett | Judy Streets | 54kg | $151.00 |
Buckingham Palace brings the strongest form to this race, having placed at higher grade in metropolitan company. The class drop is significant and should give him a decisive edge despite the wide barrier.
Ruled By Thieves brings solid credentials with a 2nd placing over this track and distance. Has been racing consistently with two seconds from five starts and should get a good run from barrier 6. Represents good each-way value.
Hot Statement returns from a lengthy spell but has the advantage of barrier 1 and the services of Jake Toeroek. While yet to win from two starts, his form was improving before the break and the R & C Jolly stable typically has their horses ready to perform fresh. Should get an economical run from the inside gate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Hot Statement | 1 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Presscode | 10 | Todd Pannell | Alexander Rae | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Buckingham Palace | 12 | Jason Holder | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 3 | Frontpoint | 9 | Alana Livesey | Jarrod Lynch | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Ruled By Thieves | 6 | Connor Murtagh | Scott Whittle | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Strong Minded | 5 | Rochelle Milnes | M W Lewis | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Kick Your Knees Up | 2 | Teagan Voorham | K M McAnulty & C Binnie | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Iroquai | 11 | Kayla Crowther | Will Clarken | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Merchant Of Greece | 7 | Alysha Warren | Stephen Theodore | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Bel Hotesse | 3 | Ben Price | Ms N Irwin | 56kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | All Kyoto | 13 | Tyson Cowan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Les Braves | 4 | Matt Chadwick | R D Griffiths | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Ratadash | 8 | Jacob Opperman | Will Clarken | 56kg |
Sir Now brings excellent credentials as a consistent performer with a 50% win rate and strong first-up record. The inside barrier is a significant advantage on this track, and his versatility across all track conditions is a major plus. While carrying top weight, he's proven capable under similar weights previously and should get the perfect run from barrier 1 in what looks to be a fast-tempo race.
His recent win at Sandown-Hillside demonstrates he's in good form, and his versatile racing pattern should allow him to overcome the slightly awkward barrier. The main query is his first attempt at Morphettville and the class rise, but his raw ability and first-up prowess make him a genuine threat.
Isleham Village presents as an intriguing runner with a perfect first-up record and strong overall strike rate. The significant gear changes (cross-over nose band, tongue tie, gelded) suggest improvement is expected, and the light weight is advantageous. The main concerns are the long spell and lack of experience at both the track and distance, but his first-up prowess and strong overall record make him a genuine contender.
Winning Revolution offers excellent value with a strong record at the track and distance (12:3-2-1). His recent form includes a win three starts back and a solid placing last start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Grinzinger Prince | 7 | Alana Livesey | Cody Reardon | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Winning Revolution | 5 | Ms T Johnstone | Jon O''Connor | 53kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Super Alana | 3 | Jessica Eaton | W F Francis & G Kent | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Sir Now | 1 | Connor Murtagh | D L Hewitt | 61.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 3 | Sixteen Reasons | 4 | Todd Pannell | Will Clarken | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Vexatious Dancer | 2 | Teagan Voorham | Ms N Irwin | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Trapeze Warrior | 8 | Jacob Opperman | P Stokes | 55.5kg | $2.70 |
| 8th | 8 | Isleham Village | 6 | Rochelle Milnes | Will Clarken | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 5 | La Defense | 9 | Ben Price | Will Clarken | 55kg | $20.00 |
Tottori makes his return after an impressive debut win last September. Despite the long break, he has strong credentials with a perfect record, advantageous barrier draw, and the strong R & C Jolly/Jake Toeroek combination. First-up record is excellent and the stable typically has their horses ready to fire fresh. The class rise is offset by weight advantage and tactical options from barrier 2.
His consistent form line shows he rarely runs a bad race, and he should get a perfect midfield position to capitalize on the very fast predicted tempo. The R & C Jolly stable has two runners in this race, suggesting they're targeting it seriously.
Hypernova brings strong recent form into this race with a second-place finish last start. While carrying top weight presents a challenge, he's proven capable under similar conditions and should appreciate the fast tempo predicted. Todd Pannell's riding skills will be valuable in positioning him effectively.
The addition of winkers for the first time could spark further improvement, and as a lightly-raced 4YO, he still has plenty of upside. While stepping up in class is a challenge, he's shown ability on good tracks (6:1-1-2) and should appreciate the fast tempo. His closing style should be suited by the race dynamics.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Hypernova | 6 | Todd Pannell | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 60kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 6 | Murph | 11 | Connor Murtagh | Paul Carey | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Solar Blast | 10 | Alysha Warren | R & C Jolly | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Bolted In | 5 | Jessica Eaton | M J Seyers | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Our Divinyl | 7 | Alana Livesey | B J Jones | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Lovin'' Laughs | 3 | Ms T Johnstone | Peter & Belinda Blanch | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Tottori | 2 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Mellifluent | 9 | Rochelle Milnes | W F Francis & G Kent | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Falaise | 4 | Jacob Opperman | S G Padman | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Dampen | 1 | Jason Holder | Byron Cozamanis | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Mapleway | 12 | Teagan Voorham | Alexander Justice | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 12 | Dodd | 8 | Matt Chadwick | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 52.5kg |
Pelevecchio brings strong credentials dropping significantly in class after competing in Group races. Second-up today with a perfect second-up record (1 from 1), she's drawn perfectly in barrier 2 on a track showing strong inside barrier bias. The class drop is the decisive factor.
Grinzinger Halo comes off a last-start win at Balaklava over this distance and shows a clear improving pattern. The mare has a solid record at the mile (1 from 2) and carries a moderate 54kg. The unshod behind gear change is a positive sign from the Clarken stable. While drawn wide in barrier 11, her improving form and distance suitability make her a genuine threat.
Tower Of Tuscany draws the inside barrier which is significant given the track's bias toward inside gates. While he's only won once from 13 starts and is rising in class, his consistency and perfect barrier draw give him strong place claims.
He's been competing in higher class races and drops in weight to just 51kg.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Grinzinger Halo | 11 | Ben Price | Will Clarken | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Tower Of Tuscany | 1 | Rochelle Milnes | Kirsten Mooney | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Pelevecchio | 2 | Jacob Opperman | P Stokes | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 7 | Unpraised | 8 | Ms T Johnstone | M W Lewis | 52kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Boom Bang | 3 | Connor Murtagh | Garret Lynch | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 10 | My Crackling | 4 | Alana Livesey | G Richards & D Moyle | 52.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Belle From Hell | 7 | Alysha Warren | Garret Lynch | 51kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Bona Fide Star | 5 | Kayla Crowther | G Richards & D Moyle | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Rokabye Warrior | 9 | Matt Chadwick | G Richards & D Moyle | 51kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Strazz | 6 | Caitlin Tootell | L J Cadzow | 51kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Nisko Tu | 10 | Anna Jordsjo | D L Huxtable | 54kg | $201.00 |
Her record at Morphettville is excellent, and she's proven at the mile distance. The inside draw is crucial with the current track bias favoring inside barriers.
The inside barrier draw is advantageous given the current track bias. While carrying more weight than ideal, his proven ability at the track and distance makes him a genuine winning chance.
Lomax brings strong credentials with an excellent record at Morphettville over the mile. His recent form has been consistent with a solid 3rd two starts back. The main concern is the wide barrier draw which is problematic given the current track bias favoring inside gates. Jake Toeroek knows the horse well and should give him every chance despite the barrier disadvantage.
Second-up from a spell after an impressive first-up win, she has a good record at Morphettville and is well-drawn in barrier 6.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Super Lad | 2 | Chris Bieg | 58kg | $7.50 | |
| 2nd | 3 | Sachem | 3 | Rochelle Milnes | Will Clarken | 58.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 8 | Alainge | 4 | Connor Murtagh | Garret Lynch | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Swycho | 1 | Caitlin Tootell | Michael Hickmott | 54.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Savsonic | 6 | Kayla Crowther | Stephen Theodore | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Lift The Bar | 9 | Ben Price | Sarah Rutten | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Ima Shelby | 7 | Todd Pannell | Dylan Caboche | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Just Like Lisa | 8 | Margaret Collett | Margaret Collett | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Entrusting | 12 | Jason Holder | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Lomax | 11 | Jake Toeroek | Paul Carey | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Finale | 5 | Jacob Opperman | C I Brown | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | France''s Boy | 10 | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 55kg |
Imminance brings strong credentials with a last-start win at Morphettville over 1050m. The mare should get a perfect run with her early speed in a race with a very fast tempo, setting up well for her finishing burst.
Extinguish is a progressive mare who was building an impressive record before spelling, winning her last start over 1400m. While her first-up record isn't stellar, her overall profile suggests she has more upside than most in this field.
While this represents a class rise, her natural ability and consistency suggest she can be competitive, especially from a favorable barrier 6 draw.
With 2 wins, 2 seconds and 4 thirds from 18 starts, she's a consistent performer who should appreciate the likely fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Global Turn | 8 | Jade Doyle | P Stokes | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Startide | 9 | Jacob Opperman | Ms K Byrnes | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Stolen Kiss | 16 | Ms T Johnstone | P Stokes | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Pacific Jewel | 5 | Jason Holder | Travis Doudle | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Press Express | 4 | Alana Livesey | W F Francis & G Kent | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Imminance | 11 | Alysha Warren | Aaron Laing | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Aloha Blue | 7 | Connor Murtagh | Kate Halliday | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Meg''s Magic | 13 | Margaret Collett | Sarah Rutten | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Areyoureadyforit | 10 | Jake Toeroek | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 7 | The Plastics | 6 | Brooke King | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Extinguish | 12 | Todd Pannell | Michael Hickmott | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Cielao | 2 | Jessica Eaton | Michael Hickmott | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Affaire Vue | 1 | Kayla Crowther | J F Macmillan | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Acappella Moon | 3 | Caitlin Tootell | Andrew Payne | 57kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Cararada | 17 | John Hyam | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Ponty Well | 15 | Jyi Lukey | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Trantoro | 14 | S P Gower | 56kg |
Has drawn perfectly in barrier 2 which should allow him to settle midfield and utilize his strong finishing burst. His record at Morphettville (2-0-1 from 7 starts) is excellent and he's shown consistent improvement throughout his career. The 1050m is slightly different to his winning distance but shouldn't pose issues.
The Magistrate brings excellent course and distance credentials (2-1-2 from 9 starts) and is coming off a strong second placing last start over this course and distance. Drawn perfectly in barrier 3 which should allow him to settle in a good position. While his second-up record isn't stellar, his track knowledge and recent form suggest he's ready to produce a peak performance in this race.
Schroder's Mistake brings class and an excellent win strike rate (40%) to this contest. While first-up from a long spell, his first-up record suggests he can perform fresh and trainer Will Clarken is adept at having horses ready to fire. The wide barrier is a concern, but his class could overcome this disadvantage. The significant class rise is the main query, but his raw ability makes him a genuine contender.
While his win strike rate is modest, his consistency is excellent with 31 placings from 69 starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Mt Niseko | 6 | Jason Holder | Chris Bieg | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 17 | Kalasec | 4 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Up The Den | 5 | Caitlin Tootell | Michael Hickmott | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Shadow Eagle | 2 | Rochelle Milnes | Byron Cozamanis | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 9 | The Magistrate | 3 | Jacob Opperman | M J Seyers | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Free Beer | 12 | Connor Murtagh | Justin Pickering | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Fully Calculated | 1 | Ms T Johnstone | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 7 | Left Turn Clyde | 16 | Alana Livesey | S P Gower | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Schroder''s Mistake | 11 | Todd Pannell | Will Clarken | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Dyer | 8 | Michael Hickmott | 59.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 11th | 10 | Grand Host | 9 | Jessica Eaton | M J Seyers | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Chesteray | 10 | Caitlin Jones | Emily Tremelling | 59kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 16 | Madam Jeanette | 7 | Matt Chadwick | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 52.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Vintage Star | 19 | R & C Jolly | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Innocent Enuff | 13 | Logan McGill | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Steel Tsunami | 17 | Kayla Crowther | Will Clarken | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Under My Thumb | 15 | Ms T Johnstone | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Give Some Lip | 14 | Ben Price | Will Clarken | 57kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Misludi | 18 | Jacob Opperman | P Stokes | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Putanothercoinin | 20 | D Caboche | M W Ruberry | 54kg |
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