Blabber Mouth is the most likely winner. Barrier 6 suits the on-speed bias at Strathalbyn.
South Australia · Sunday 17 May 2026
Strathalbyn tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Strathalbyn. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Norma Pacific Mdn Plate
Captain Love has a strong place record at Strathalbyn and draws well in barrier 2.
- 1st7Goodwin GuruTaylor Johnstone$8.00
- 2nd6Blabber MouthRochelle Milnes$1.80
- 3rd5Rock ShotConnor Murtagh$51.00
- 4th1Captain LoveTodd Pannell$7.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Goodwin Guru | 4 | Taylor Johnstone | A J Gluyas | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Blabber Mouth | 6 | Rochelle Milnes | R & C Jolly | 55.5kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Rock Shot | 5 | Connor Murtagh | Justin Pickering | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Captain Love | 2 | Todd Pannell | Ms K Letts-Maund | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Majestic Glow | 3 | Harry Grace | S & J Jaensch | 55.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Eagle Moon | 8 | Dominic Tourneur | J F Macmillan | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 4 | The Punk Rocker | 7 | Lauren Stojakovic | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Dexter Dream | 1 | Brooke King | Grant Kluske | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
Philmac & Vinidex by Aliaxis Mdn Plate
Think Lu Bella is the most likely winner based on recent form and barrier. She ran a narrow second at Murray Bridge last start and has shown improvement. The inside draw is a major advantage at Strathalbyn where on-speed runners are favoured.
Royal Muse ran second at Strathalbyn last start over this distance and has shown ability. The inside barrier and proven distance make her a strong place chance with some win upside.
Starscream is second up from a spell and has a good barrier. The trainer/jockey combination has a solid strike rate and the class drop is significant. A place chance with some win upside.
Shamastar is first up from a spell and showed promise with a debut 3rd. The jockey/trainer combination has a solid strike rate and the class drop is significant.
- 1st6Royal MuseLauren Stojakovic$17.00
- 2nd4ShamastarTodd Pannell$8.50
- 3rd7Shamus In PontivyHarry Grace$19.00
- 4th3VaninettiBrooke King$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Royal Muse | 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Shamastar | 8 | Todd Pannell | Michael Hickmott | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Shamus In Pontivy | 5 | Harry Grace | Ms J Gow-Whyte | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Vaninetti | 2 | Brooke King | Dion & Raygan Koch | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Veloce Girl | 6 | Rochelle Milnes | D B Aldridge | 55.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Starscream | 3 | Connor Murtagh | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 8 | Think Lu Bella | 1 | Tala Hutchinson | D Clarken & O Macgillivray | 53.5kg | $2.70 |
| 8th | 5 | La Petite | 7 | Stacey Metcalfe | R Daniel & T Stanbury | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Machinegun Mike | 9 | Jason Holder | J F Macmillan | 58kg | $8.00 |
Davey Water Products Hcp (C1)
Impressive debut winner at 1100m who maps perfectly from barrier 2 on this on-speed track. Strong connections and proven distance make this the most likely winner despite limited experience.
First up from spell but shows strong finishing ability. Slight concern over class rise but connections are strong.
Class dropper with inside barrier advantage. Recent place form suggests readiness. Low win rate but place chances enhanced by track bias and class relief.
First up from long spell but gear changes suggest intent.
- 1st3Taken To TaskTodd Pannell$8.50
- 2nd2Stylish FlipperKayla Crowther$3.10
- 3rd9Miss SghirripaLauren Stojakovic$5.50
- 4th6Vexatious ChoiceStacey Metcalfe$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Taken To Task | 2 | Todd Pannell | Michael Hickmott | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Stylish Flipper | 3 | Kayla Crowther | Paul Carey | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 9 | Miss Sghirripa | 6 | Lauren Stojakovic | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Vexatious Choice | 11 | Stacey Metcalfe | Ms N Irwin | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Nosie By Nature | 1 | Taylor Johnstone | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Aramoso | 4 | Connor Murtagh | Ms E Hubbard | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Capitalex | 8 | Harry Grace | Jyi Lukey | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Canyon Wind | 7 | Brooke King | Caitlin Davey | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Raw Grunt | 5 | Jemma Gutte | Danny Penna | 50kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Brand Her Bold | 1 | Rochelle Milnes | Will Clarken | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | She Rex | 9 | Jackson Murphy | Cody Reardon | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | You'resogolden | 10 | Teagan Voorham | Michael Hickmott | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Valabing | 12 | Scott Whittle | 54kg |
Team Poly Tanks Mdn Plate
Mr Kimble offers reliable recent form with Todd Pannell engaged and a significant class drop. The wide barrier is a concern but the consistent place-getting pattern and suitable distance make this a strong place chance.
Here She Is benefits from the inside barrier and Kayla Crowther's booking. The recent place-getting form and class drop provide solid credentials despite limited experience.
The light weight and local knowledge provide upside despite the modest form profile.
- 1st9Magna TorinoAlysha Warren$16.00
- 2nd7Live ForeverJason Holder$4.60
- 3rd6Light BrigadeBrooke King$13.00
- 4th10Here She IsKayla Crowther$9.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Magna Torino | 2 | Alysha Warren | S G Padman | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Live Forever | 8 | Jason Holder | Hannah Bryce | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Light Brigade | 9 | Brooke King | Dion & Raygan Koch | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Here She Is | 1 | Kayla Crowther | Michael Hickmott | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Sir Monica | 6 | Teagan Voorham | Kristi Evans | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Tassoro | 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Mick Kluske | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Kappa | 11 | Harry Grace | Michael Hickmott | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Karma Queen | 7 | Rochelle Milnes | Will Clarken | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 12 | Lady Biv | 5 | Tala Hutchinson | Bob Richard | 53.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Thavma | 15 | Dominic Tourneur | Kristi Evans | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Now East | 10 | Caitlin Tootell | Chris Martin | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Mr Kimble | 13 | Todd Pannell | S & J Jaensch | 57.5kg | $3.80 |
| Scr | 1 | No Mans Land | 14 | Jake Stephens | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Kayla Kruzen | 14 | Harry Grace | M J Seyers | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Nevawasanangel | 3 | Will Price | Peter Hardacre | 53.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Stella's Charm | 12 | Andrew Stead | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 56kg |
Orange Pumps (Bm56)
The on-pace profile aligns with Strathalbyn’s bias for runners in the first half at the 400m. Despite the wide gate, the class relief and proven ability to finish off moderate-fast tempos make this the strongest form-based chance.
Dream Baby returns from a long spell with a perfect inside draw and proven Strathalbyn form. Suited by the moderate-fast tempo and on-speed bias.
Still a place chance if ready.
- 1st3Southern MonarchJemma Gutte$8.50
- 2nd7Full CommitmentHarry Grace$6.50
- 3rd2IrrefutablyCaitlyn Munro$4.80
- 4th9Cradle Of JazzConnor Murtagh$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Southern Monarch | 11 | Jemma Gutte | Will Clarken | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Full Commitment | 10 | Harry Grace | J F Macmillan | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Irrefutably | 9 | Caitlyn Munro | R & C Jolly | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 9 | Cradle Of Jazz | 4 | Connor Murtagh | Ms R Day | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Hubristic | 2 | Todd Pannell | S & J Jaensch | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Hidden Bounty | 3 | Alysha Warren | D I Dodson | 60.5kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Dream Baby | 1 | Tala Hutchinson | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 11 | Lady Tucan | 5 | Lauren Stojakovic | Danny Penna | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Los Alamoss | 8 | Andrew Stead | Scott Whittle | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 5 | High Garden | 7 | Taylor Johnstone | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Liselle's Luck | 6 | Margaret Collett | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 60kg |
Grundfos Pumps (Bm56)
Despite wide barrier, the on-speed pattern at Strathalbyn suits his racing style.
Ironbar has proven ability at Strathalbyn with a recent win at the track. Good barrier 5 suits the on-speed pattern. Recent poor run needs forgiving but his track record and place strike rate make him a strong place chance.
Bit Of A Rebel has an excellent record at Strathalbyn (3 wins from 6 starts) and strong distance stats. First up record is solid but the long spell is a concern.
Inside barrier 1 is a significant advantage at Strathalbyn and recent consistent placings show current form.
- 1st2See Ya Later BabyWill Price$2.80
- 2nd5LeliynKayla Crowther$4.60
- 3rd11I Love This SongMargaret Collett$61.00
- 4th8TofinoRochelle Milnes$8.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | See Ya Later Baby | 11 | Will Price | Travis Doudle | 62kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Leliyn | 3 | Kayla Crowther | Luke O'Connor | 61kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 11 | I Love This Song | 8 | Margaret Collett | J F Macmillan | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Tofino | 1 | Rochelle Milnes | R Daniel & T Stanbury | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Ironbar | 5 | Todd Pannell | Hannah Bryce | 61.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Bit Of A Rebel | 7 | Jemma Gutte | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 61kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Ilovenews | 2 | Jason Holder | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 60.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Six Stars | 9 | Polly Brewster | Alexander Justice | 51kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Jack Rabbit | 6 | Lauren Stojakovic | David Jolly & Justin Potter | 61.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Fight For Freedom | 10 | Ashlee Stone | W A Bogarts | 50kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Cowley's Creek | 12 | Wesley Cave | T L Day | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Taking Omaha | 13 | Cody Reardon | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Taraashoq | 4 | Brooke King | Jyi Lukey | 56kg |
AAP Industries (Bm56)
Morlaix has the best combination of recent 1600m form, proven on-speed ability at Strathalbyn, and a favourable barrier.
Divine Fire drops in class after a strong 2nd at Strathalbyn. Her proven 1600m record and ideal barrier position make her a major threat, though her modest win rate requires place consideration.
Rikki Rikkardo is a proven Strathalbyn performer with strong 1600m credentials.
- 1st11Affaire VueDominic Tourneur$5.50
- 2nd9MorlaixConnor Murtagh$3.30
- 3rd2Divine FireHarry Grace$4.60
- 4th7Rikki RikkardoTodd Pannell$8.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Affaire Vue | 10 | Dominic Tourneur | J F Macmillan | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Morlaix | 3 | Connor Murtagh | S G Padman | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Divine Fire | 2 | Harry Grace | Stephen Theodore | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 7 | Rikki Rikkardo | 12 | Todd Pannell | A J Clarken | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Fiorente Rules | 13 | Rochelle Milnes | Bonny Tootell | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Roll Start | 4 | Caitlyn Munro | Bill W Williams | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Casino Showgirl | 8 | Emily Finnegan | Will Clarken | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Shadow Hawk | 5 | Caitlin Tootell | Bill W Williams | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Geetee Forty | 7 | Teagan Voorham | G Richards & D Moyle | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Fine Ace | 1 | Matthew Chadwick | C Curtis | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Balistique | 6 | Taylor Johnstone | M J Seyers | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3 | Hallstatt | 9 | Will Price | Hannah Bryce | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Kailee's Boy | 14 | Jason Holder | M J Seyers | 59kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Fleurieu Flipper | 11 | Stacey Metcalfe | Paul Carey | 54.5kg |
Adelaide Belt & Hose Hcp (56)
Recent win at Clare shows current fitness and the Good 4 track is ideal.
Prodigal Lad is a Strathalbyn specialist returning from a spell. While first-up record is modest, the track form and barrier 5 position make this a strong place chance with winning potential if ready.
- 1st4Prodigal LadConnor Murtagh$4.00
- 2nd9MondelloCaitlyn Munro$7.50
- 3rd6Kushan KhanivaleAlyssa Webb$8.50
- 4th3Over The EdgeKayla Crowther$6.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Prodigal Lad | 5 | Connor Murtagh | W F Francis & G Kent | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Mondello | 4 | Caitlyn Munro | R & C Jolly | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Kushan Khanivale | 9 | Alyssa Webb | Grant Young | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Over The Edge | 11 | Kayla Crowther | D I Dodson | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Arc De Puissance | 3 | Brooke King | Grant Kluske | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Unwind | 6 | Teagan Voorham | Kristi Evans | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Flyin' For Us | 8 | Jemma Gutte | Ms E Hubbard | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 8th | 15 | Fantastic Host | 2 | Shuichi Terachi | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Just A Jewel | 7 | Harry Grace | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Political Promise | 13 | Ashvin Goindasamy | G P Moody | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Gumeracha Cracker | 14 | Tala Hutchinson | Bob Richard | 53kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Cool The Jets | 14 | Jyi Lukey | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Rob The Bank | 12 | Jyi Lukey | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Royal Trapeze | 10 | Jackson Murphy | Stephen Theodore | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Whoops A Daisy | 1 | Dominic Tourneur | Kristi Evans | 55kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Avanzo | 12 | Lauren Stojakovic | Danny Penna | 54kg |
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