The ideal barrier 2 draw suits his forward racing pattern, and his proven 1600m record (4-5-1 from 18) provides confidence at today's distance.
South Australia · Saturday 21 February 2026
Morphettville tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Morphettville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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M&J Chickens (Bm80)
Chakado represents the main danger based on his proven distance ability and strong connections. His Cranbourne win in May demonstrates current form, while his 2-1-2 record at 1600m shows genuine suitability. The Jacob Opperman booking is significant given his 30% recent strike rate, and the weight relief to 55.5kg provides a clear advantage in this competitive field.
Bamyan Buddha brings strong local knowledge with an excellent Morphettville record and recent course form. His narrow second here 12 days ago demonstrates current fitness and suitability, while his overall track record (3-2-3 from 20) shows genuine affinity for the circuit.
His 5-2-3 record at 1600m demonstrates genuine suitability, while the barrier 1 draw provides tactical advantage.
- 1st1Bamyan BuddhaBrooke King$3.90
- 2nd6ChakadoJacob Opperman$2.60
- 3rd2PresserJason Holder$4.40
- 4th7Flashing SteelStacey Metcalfe$8.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bamyan Buddha | 3 | Brooke King | Grant Young | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Chakado | 4 | Jacob Opperman | P Stokes | 55.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Presser | 1 | Jason Holder | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Flashing Steel | 6 | Stacey Metcalfe | Ms K Byrnes | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Fast Bubbles | 2 | Jake Toeroek | W F Francis & G Kent | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Angry Skies | 5 | Todd Pannell | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Rhinoceros | 1 | Campbell Rawiller | E & D Browne | 58kg |
Sportsbet Adelaide Cup Day Monday 9 March Hcp (66)
Somewhere Soon presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form progression. The inside barrier draw provides tactical advantage on Morphettville's fair track, while her fresh record suggests she handles racing well. The step up in class is manageable given her upward trajectory.
Tyusix brings solid recent form including a narrow second at Murray Bridge. Her consistency and recent win demonstrate she's in good order. However, the wide barrier draw presents a significant challenge on Morphettville's 1800m start, requiring luck in running to overcome the positional disadvantage.
His recent fourth at Morphettville suggests he's finding form, and the good barrier draw provides tactical options.
- 1st9Somewhere SoonJason Holder$2.70
- 2nd7TyusixConnor Murtagh$4.00
- 3rd4Flaming EyesAlysha Warren$5.50
- 4th3King Of WessexJake Toeroek$8.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Somewhere Soon | 1 | Jason Holder | A J Gluyas | 55kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 7 | Tyusix | 10 | Connor Murtagh | R Daniel & T Stanbury | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Flaming Eyes | 7 | Alysha Warren | A J Clarken | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | King Of Wessex | 4 | Jake Toeroek | Gary & Dean Alexander | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Enciphering | 9 | Brooke King | Grant Kluske | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Top Of The Ridge | 6 | Campbell Rawiller | S & J Jaensch | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Retourne | 5 | Jacob Opperman | Ms C Rose | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Hazy Daze | 2 | Rochelle Milnes | Cody Reardon | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Katim's Club | 8 | Jackson Murphy | Stephen Theodore | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Alainge | 3 | Sairyn Fawke | Garret Lynch | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Taken On Faith | 4 | Kirsten Mooney | 54kg |
Ule Hoof Oil (Bm64)
Intellectual presents as the most reliable winning chance with a perfect record of 1 win and 2 placings from 3 starts. The class rise is manageable given his upward trajectory, and the strong Jolly/Toeroek combination adds confidence. Wide barrier is the main concern but his tactical speed should overcome this.
Second up from a spell with a previous second-up win, she's proven she can handle class rises. The Stokes/Opperman combination is in excellent form, making her a strong each-way proposition.
The class drop should see him competitive.
His recent maiden win shows upward trajectory, and the barrier 1 draw is ideal for the sprint start. Todd Pannell's booking adds confidence to this value proposition.
- 1st8MathematicianKayla Crowther$5.00
- 2nd4Sir MykaBen Price$4.60
- 3rd9More Than HopeJason Holder$51.00
- 4th5Wicked StormAlana Kelly$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Mathematician | 2 | Kayla Crowther | Will Clarken | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Sir Myka | 8 | Ben Price | Travis Doudle | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 9 | More Than Hope | 4 | Jason Holder | Cody Reardon | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Wicked Storm | 5 | Alana Kelly | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Brand Her Bold | 1 | Rochelle Milnes | Will Clarken | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Sassy For Sure | 7 | Jacob Opperman | P Stokes | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Intellectual | 9 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 8th | 11 | Zoutrail | 3 | Teagan Voorham | R & C Jolly | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Joseph's Glory | 10 | Connor Murtagh | P Stokes | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Gazz | 6 | Caitlin Tootell | Dylan Caboche | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Discreet Point | 1 | Todd Pannell | Niki O'Shea | 59kg |
Michael And Virginia Wedding Anniversary Hcp (66)
The 4yo gelding is clearly improving and handles the track well.
Brown Nose Day Gal brings excellent recent form with two wins from her last three starts, including a dominant victory at Murray Bridge. Her perfect record on Good tracks and proven distance ability make her a serious threat. The wide draw is concerning, but her tactical speed and Murtagh's winning partnership provide confidence in a strong showing.
Her Morphettville record is respectable and she handles Good tracks well. The class rise is a concern, but her recent form suggests she's ready for this level, particularly with Crowther's current confidence.
Her Heavy track victory at Geelong shows class, and the Toeroek/Jolly combination is reliable.
- 1st3WichitallJake Noonan$26.00
- 2nd1Ronny BeeCampbell Rawiller$1.85
- 3rd9Brown Nose Day GalConnor Murtagh$4.80
- 4th2TannenburgCaitlin Jones$26.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Wichitall | 6 | Jake Noonan | Symon Wilde | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Ronny Bee | 8 | Campbell Rawiller | Wayne Brown | 60kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 9 | Brown Nose Day Gal | 13 | Connor Murtagh | Ms R Day | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 2 | Tannenburg | 4 | Caitlin Jones | R & C Jolly | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Magic Princess | 12 | Teagan Voorham | Chris Bieg | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Following Sea | 2 | Todd Pannell | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Headphones | 1 | Will Price | Judy Streets | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Zarkana | 7 | Kayla Crowther | W F Francis & G Kent | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Serinite Illusion | 10 | Harry Grace | Sophie Logan | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Irrefutably | 11 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Divine Fire | 3 | Jackson Murphy | Stephen Theodore | 54.5kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Didwewin | 5 | Caitlin Tootell | Garret Lynch | 53kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Sandastan | 15 | Garret Lynch | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Royal Scripture | 9 | Taylor Johnstone | G Richards & D Moyle | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Midlife Crisis | 9 | Kirsten Mooney | 56kg |
Sportsbet Cinderella Stakes
Rebel Tuesday presents as the standout selection having won impressively last start at this exact track and distance. Second-up from a spell with a strong record, she's proven on Good 4 tracks and Jacob Opperman is riding in excellent form.
La Gitana represents the main danger dropping sharply in class from Group 3 company where she ran a creditable third in the Blue Diamond Prelude. While she's unproven at the track and distance, the significant class drop provides a strong foundation for improvement.
The addition of first-time winkers could spark improvement, and her raw speed suggests she's capable of better than her finishing positions indicate.
- 1st1Rebel TuesdayJacob Opperman$1.85
- 2nd9Never OrdinaryRochelle Milnes$3.20
- 3rd3Image ArtistAndrew Stead$31.00
- 4th10Pretty BabyWill Price$51.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Rebel Tuesday | 2 | Jacob Opperman | P Stokes | 56kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 9 | Never Ordinary | 1 | Rochelle Milnes | Byron Cozamanis | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Image Artist | 6 | Andrew Stead | P L Caboche | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Pretty Baby | 8 | Will Price | G Richards & D Moyle | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Tully Hart | 4 | Alana Kelly | Ms Jessica Tzaferis | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Aryna | 5 | Todd Pannell | Jason Warren | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 11 | She's Iconnic | 3 | Teagan Voorham | Ms Jessica Tzaferis | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Intimus | 10 | Connor Murtagh | R W Huxtable | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Flying Fury | 9 | Harry Grace | Tom Dabernig | 56kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | La Gitana | 7 | Jason Holder | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Farnace | 11 | Taylor Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Shy Miss | 10 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg |
Daniel ''Mini'' Balfour Memorial (Bm64)
Bristler brings strong recent form with a close 2nd at this track and distance just 12 days ago. The inside barrier is ideal given the track bias, though his inability to win here despite opportunities is a concern.
Littlebourkestreet returns from a 152-day spell with a strong first-up record of 50% wins. The lengthy spell and lack of Morphettville experience are concerns, but her first-up specialization makes her a genuine chance.
The weight relief to 54.5kg and natural improvement curve of a lightly-raced filly make her the form selection despite the class rise.
His recent 4th at this track demonstrates suitability, and he's dropping slightly in class.
- 1st10InvertationalCaitlin Jones$15.00
- 2nd1BristlerTaylor Johnstone$3.80
- 3rd9LittlebourkestreetJason Holder$8.00
- 4th2Blanc VisageTeagan Voorham$3.40
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Invertational | 3 | Caitlin Jones | Will Clarken | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bristler | 1 | Taylor Johnstone | G Richards & D Moyle | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Littlebourkestreet | 5 | Jason Holder | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Blanc Visage | 6 | Teagan Voorham | Peter & Belinda Blanch | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Round Two | 4 | Rochelle Milnes | Byron Cozamanis | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Bellentia | 10 | Will Price | Kristi Evans | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Jahangir | 14 | Jake Toeroek | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Runaway Belle | 8 | Jacob Opperman | P Stokes | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 5 | She's Xtravagant | 9 | Jackson Murphy | Peter Nolan | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Deficit | 13 | Brooke King | D C Saxon | 52kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Aztec Dancer | 2 | Caitlin Tootell | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 52.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Secret Hell | 14 | Tom Dabernig | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Hooked On Wealth | 11 | W F Francis & G Kent | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Mercury Eight | 12 | Campbell Rawiller | W A Bogarts | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Path To Profit | 7 | Kayla Crowther | Will Clarken | 54.5kg |
Sportsbet Lord Reims Stakes
The 8-year-old gelding's excellent Morphettville record (4 wins from 9 starts) and strong wet track credentials make him ideally suited.
The strong Opperman/Stokes combination and favorable barrier draw enhance prospects despite the class rise.
Arugamama brings proven black-type credentials and strong Morphettville form to this assignment. The 6-year-old mare's recent Listed placing at this track demonstrates current ability, while her overall record here (3 wins from 18 starts) shows track specialization.
The 6-year-old mare's dominant Murray Bridge victory and solid Morphettville record suggest she can handle the step up in class.
- 1st13EventuallyTeagan Voorham$41.00
- 2nd9Highland BlingJacob Opperman$5.00
- 3rd14Crimson VineKayla Crowther$13.00
- 4th5Kirkliston BluBen Price$51.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Eventually | 4 | Teagan Voorham | Sarah Rutten | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Highland Bling | 6 | Jacob Opperman | P Stokes | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Crimson Vine | 7 | Kayla Crowther | Sarah Rutten | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Kirkliston Blu | 5 | Ben Price | Ms R Day | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 8 | El James | 10 | Jake Toeroek | Symon Wilde | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Samuel Langhorne | 14 | Jason Holder | M C Kent | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Coorong Tycoon | 9 | Connor Murtagh | D Clarken & O Macgillivray | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Komachi | 12 | Rochelle Milnes | Will Clarken | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Hasta La War | 1 | Stacey Metcalfe | Ms S Murphy | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Arugamama | 8 | Taylor Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 1 | Bold Soul | 13 | Jake Noonan | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 12th | 11 | Conni Island | 2 | Alysha Warren | Ms H Lehmann | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 13th | 15 | Isuspectjeu | 11 | Brooke King | Grant Kluske | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 14th | 18 | Full Of Courage | 15 | Will Price | Chris Bieg | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 15th | 4 | Mr Waterville | 18 | Todd Pannell | Clayton Douglas | 56kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Ardakan | 16 | Caitlin Tootell | C Maher | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Khor | 16 | Jake Toeroek | Symon Wilde | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Sentimental Flame | 17 | Jackson Murphy | Travis Doudle | 54kg | |
| Scr | 19 | My Uncle Did It | 3 | Symon Wilde | 53kg |
Sportsbet City Of Marion Stakes
The fast tempo should suit his tactical speed, and barrier 5 provides options. Second up from spell is a minor concern but his class edge is compelling.
Thunder Shoc brings a perfect Morphettville 1200m record and recent winning form. Her track/distance dominance keeps her competitive despite the step up.
His Morphettville record is strong and the 1200m distance suits perfectly. The wide barrier is concerning but his class and current form make him a serious threat despite the draw.
His Morphettville record is outstanding and he's dropping in class.
- 1st11Power BeauWill Price$61.00
- 2nd12Thunder ShocKayla Crowther$4.00
- 3rd7Wonder BoyBen Price$4.00
- 4th10A Samurai MindEmily Finnegan$12.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Power Beau | 10 | Will Price | Wayne Brown | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Thunder Shoc | 1 | Kayla Crowther | Will Clarken | 54kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Wonder Boy | 5 | Ben Price | Jerome Hunter | 54kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 10 | A Samurai Mind | 8 | Emily Finnegan | D Clarken & O Macgillivray | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Lingani | 3 | Taylor Johnstone | Peter & Belinda Blanch | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Compelling Truth | 11 | Jacob Opperman | M D Griffith | 61kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Jack The Lad | 6 | Rochelle Milnes | W F Francis & G Kent | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Sghirripa | 7 | Campbell Rawiller | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Cinque Torri | 9 | Alysha Warren | Justin Pickering | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Karacasu | 2 | Jackson Murphy | Cody Reardon | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Sir Kingsford | 4 | Teagan Voorham | G & N Searle & B Callanan | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Klabel | 12 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 60kg |
Adelaide Galvanising Industries Hcp (70)
The undeclared jockey is a concern, but his form profile suggests he can be competitive at this level.
Star Sirius brings proven credentials at this track and distance with a solid record at Morphettville. Her consistent form pattern and proven ability at this class level make her a genuine contender. The wide barrier is challenging, but her tactical speed should allow her to overcome the draw.
- 1st6Super LadJason Holder$8.50
- 2nd11Star SiriusJake Toeroek$4.60
- 3rd13Major Rumble$3.50
- 4th12Cork HarbourBrooke King$13.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Super Lad | 7 | Jason Holder | Chris Bieg | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Star Sirius | 12 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 13 | Major Rumble | 5 | W F Francis & G Kent | 56.5kg | $3.50 | |
| 4th | 12 | Cork Harbour | 2 | Brooke King | D C Saxon | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Clarence | 9 | Ben Price | Will Clarken | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 16 | Startide | 10 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Ms K Byrnes | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Howl | 8 | Jade Doyle | Tracy Cox | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Yasuke | 1 | Campbell Rawiller | Will Clarken | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Delightful Shecky | 16 | Todd Pannell | Dylan Caboche | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Three Rings | 4 | Taylor Johnstone | Cody Reardon | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Ravalli | 6 | Jacob Opperman | T Fitzsimmons | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Cascade Mountain | 3 | Stacey Metcalfe | Wayne Brown | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Santastico | 15 | Connor Murtagh | M J Seyers | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Daisydoo | 13 | Margaret Collett | Justin Pickering | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Truly Elsa | 14 | Rochelle Milnes | Darren & Aimee Magro | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Falanghina | 4 | Kayla Crowther | P Stokes | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Copper Bullet | 11 | Teagan Voorham | R & C Jolly | 54kg |
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