Morphettville Race 5 - Thomas Farms Hcp (C2)
BIG BRUTE (2) is a progressive type in good form and is worth following up. Just missed fresh then drew wide last time and pushed forward to take up the running. Brave win holding off the challengers. Better gate this time and fitter again. Goes close. GRINZINGER POD (3) is a Victorian going better than form suggests. Finished sixth last time at Cranbourne but beaten less than two lengths. Blinkers go on and best figures measure up. AUTUMN FROST (1) continues to race well and has been freshened since finishing runner-up at Gawler. Has since won a trial. Low draw and expected to go close. TOUGH TALK (4) was a fast-finishing winner fresh-up off a 10 month spell. Will surely be improved and is a horse with upside. SHALHAVMUSIK (9) wasn't far away over a bit further last time and drops significantly in the weights. In the mix.

Jockey: Caitlin Jones
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Gawler 4yo+ E&G 0-62 on January 3 over 1207m, 0.9 len behind Percidian carrying 60kg at $3.10. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Morphettville 4yo+ Cl2 on December 27 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind World's My Oyster with 59.5kg at $4.80. Nice effort last time. Has won a trial since last run and expected to go close.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Caitlin Jones | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | BM0-62 G 4U | $50,000.00 | Gawler | 1207m | Good 4 | Caitlin Jones | 60kg | 1:11.46 | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 28 | CL2 4U | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Caitlin Jones | 59.5kg | 1:09.55 | 2-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/4 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Caitlin Jones | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 29/11/2025 | 10 | CL1 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1300m | Soft 5 | Caitlin Jones | 58.5kg | 1:17.23 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/11/2025 | 26 | CL1 4U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 3 | Caitlin Jones | 60.5kg | 1:14.18 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2025 | 142 | MDN 4U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1100m | Soft 6 | Caitlin Jones | 58kg | 1:07.81 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $4.60 |
| 10/12 | 04/06/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 0:58.98 | 9-8-10 | 10 |
| 12.1L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Campbell Rawiller
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 7 at Oakbank Cl1 on January 9 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Reoffer carrying 60kg at $3.60. Last start favourite; won by a head at Strathalbyn Bm56 February 1 over 1200m defeating Meg's Magic with 61kg at $4. Well placed. Led from a wide gate last time and will take catching again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 01/02/2026 | 23 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Campbell Rawiller | 61kg | 1:13.36 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 156 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1100m | Good 4 | Campbell Rawiller | 60kg | 1:04.88 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Matt Chadwick | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 06/08/2025 | 11 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1950m | Soft 6 | Todd Pannell | 59kg | 2:07.61 | 1-3-8 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $3.40 |
| 11/13 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | BM72 3 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Heavy 10 | Jacob Opperman | 55kg | 1:44.06 | 1-2-11 | 10 |
| 22.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | BM66 3 | $55,000.00 | Gawler | 1500m | Soft 7 | Jake Toeroek | 58kg | 1:33.47 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |
| 9/12 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | BM66 3 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1540m | Soft 6 | Felicity Atkinson | 55.5kg | 1:35.65 | 4-3-9 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Felicity Atkinson | 1:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Connor Murtagh
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 8 at Cranbourne F&M Bm66 on February 6 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Written Bligh with 60kg at $6. The start before that 6th of 12 at Wangaratta Bm66 on January 18 over 1170m, 2 len behind Pano's Pride carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Blinkers added and capable of sharp improvement.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | BM66 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Lachlan King | 60kg | 1:11.60 | 5-5-6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1170m | Good 4 | Lachlan King | 58.5kg | 1:07.80 | 6-5-6 | 10 |
| 2.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 27/12/2025 | 24 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 3 | Craig Williams | 56.5kg | 1:10.43 | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/11 | 03/12/2025 | 136 | BM66 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 58.5kg | 1:11.19 | 8-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tatura | 850m | Good | Alice Kennedy | 0:50.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Alice Kennedy | 0:48.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/13 | 20/07/2025 | 11 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 1200m | Soft 7 | Alice Kennedy | 59.5kg | 1:12.84 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $3.40 |
| 3/11 | 09/07/2025 | 25 | BM64 F 3 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Soft 5 | Logan Bates | 58.5kg | 1:13.51 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Johnstone
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Strathalbyn Cl1 February 1 over 1100m defeating Silver Lifestyle with 58.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at this track 0-62 on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fine Future carrying 55kg at $11. Has upside and worth following up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/02/2026 | 288 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1100m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 58.5kg | 1:06.06 | 9-10-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Taylor Johnstone | 0:59.71 | - | 0 |
| 2.69L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1000m | Good | Jason Holder | 1:01.68 | - | 0 |
| 2.81L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | OPEN 3 | $107,250.00 | Oakbank | 1400m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 52.5kg | 1:28.63 | 9-10-8 | 11 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 11/04/2025 | 20 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Soft 5 | Taylor Johnstone | 57.5kg | 1:14.42 | 10-10-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 7/11 | 22/03/2025 | 17 | BM0-62 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 55kg | 1:22.76 | 3-3-7 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/03/2025 | - | MDN CG 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1100m | Soft 5 | Taylor Johnstone | 55.5kg | 1:07.58 | 6-5-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Rochelle Milnes
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm58 on February 4 over 1200m, long-neck behind Scandalize with 56.5kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on January 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Deficit with 57.5kg at $13. Fully tested this time around.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | BM58 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 4 | Polly Brewster | 56.5kg | 1:11.25 | 7-8-2 | 11 |
| 0.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | BM64 | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 57.5kg | 1:11.65 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 77 | BM68 FM | $55,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 57kg | 1:11.12 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Dylan Caboche | 1:00.68 | - | 0 |
| 3.14L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 246 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Murtoa | 1100m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 58kg | 1:04.45 | 7-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Jaylah Kennedy | 0:50.84 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2025 | 78 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Werribee | 1000m | Good 4 | Craig Newitt | 60kg | 0:59.70 | 7-8-5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2024 | 26 | BM0-62 FM | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Emily Pozman | 57kg | 1:11.82 | 5-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Jason Holder
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Gawler 0-56 on January 28 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Smashing Action with 60kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 2.75 len behind Merchant Boss carrying 57kg at $15. Drawn much better this time so don't underestimate.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/01/2026 | 165 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1100m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 60kg | 1:06.15 | 6-5-4 | 10 |
| 0.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1000m | Good | Jason Holder | 1:01.28 | - | 0 |
| 3.98L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 16/08/2025 | 21 | CL2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jason Holder | 55.5kg | 1:27.61 | 3-2-7 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 26/07/2025 | 17 | CL2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Jason Holder | 56kg | 1:16.78 | 9-8-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/15 | 09/07/2025 | 21 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Jason Holder | 60kg | 1:18.38 | 4-1-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/14 | 18/06/2025 | 18 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jason Holder | 60kg | 1:11.07 | 8-6-4 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $3.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | CL2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 6 | Taylor Johnstone | 53.5kg | 1:11.67 | 5-4-6 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balaklava | 1000m | Good | Taylor Johnstone | 0:58.97 | - | 0 |
| 0.37L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alysha Warren
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 13 at Oakbank Bm56 on January 21 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Magic Princess carrying 58kg at $11. The race before that 9th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm64 on January 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Deficit carrying 52.5kg at $5. In the mix with the big weight drop.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1400m | Good 4 | Caitlin Jones | 58kg | 1:28.26 | 10-9-5 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/01/2026 | 6 | BM64 | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 4 | Caitlin Tootell | 52.5kg | 1:11.65 | 5-5-9 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Campbell Rawiller | 59kg | 1:13.86 | 10-9-2 | 10 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 24/12/2025 | 17 | BM0-56 FM | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Campbell Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:14.56 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | BM0-58 M 4U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Anna Jordsjo | 58.5kg | 1:24.65 | 6-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/11/2025 | 23 | CL1 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1300m | Soft 5 | Anna Jordsjo | 55kg | 1:17.23 | 9-8-4 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/3 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | FM | Alyssa Webb | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good | Kayla Crowther | 0:59.76 | - | 0 |
| 2.37L | $0.00 |