Morphettville Race 1 - Croser (Bm66)
STRAAND DEAL (4) has been building the right platform, hitting the line well when resuming and then leaving himself with too much to do at Caulfield but still warming late, and now third up with blinkers on and Zahra sticking he looks the clear one to beat. EISMOND (7) is the fascinating Japanese import who stretched out stylishly to score on Australian debut over this trip and is sure to have tightened since, making her a genuine threat. TYUSIX (6) doesn't win out of turn but is honest and consistent enough to be in the fight again. AITCH D'AMICO (8) keeps threatening without landing the blow and has proven frustrating for punters but his best is good enough if he finally produces it. TALISAY (5) has been well below her best in her past two after a solid return but comes in off a quick freshen and is worth keeping safe in wider exotics.

Jockey: Connor Murtagh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 July 16 over 2400m, soft track; 14 len behind Jaykayann with 58kg at $17. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm74 July 2 over 2400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Galilaeus with 58kg at $8.50. Might be better off following this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Good | Connor Murtagh | 1:12.73 | - | 0 |
| 0.69L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Augusta | 1100m | Good | Tala Hutchinson | 1:05.72 | - | 0 |
| 2.35L | $0.00 | |
| 13/14 | 16/07/2025 | 14 | BM74 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Soft 5 | Jamie Mott | 58kg | 2:31.61 | 13-9-13 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/13 | 02/07/2025 | 126 | BM74 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2400m | Heavy 9 | Thomas Stockdale | 58kg | 2:40.42 | 6-1-6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 26/02/2025 | 25 | BM74 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 2400m | Good 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | 55.5kg | 2:30.53 | 6-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 01/02/2025 | 10 | BM74 3U | $130,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2400m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 55kg | 2:30.06 | 4-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | BM64 3U | $55,000.00 | Mornington | 2000m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59.5kg | 2:05.97 | 4-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2025 | 152 | BM0-64 3U | $55,000.00 | Mornington | 2000m | Good 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59.5kg | 2:07.24 | 10-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Caitlin Tootell
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at this track Bm72 on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Scandalize carrying 58.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm82 on April 18 over 1950m, 5 len behind Sir Kingsford carrying 52kg at $41. Can't recommend on that form, looking to others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | BM82 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1950m | Good 4 | Caitlin Tootell | 52kg | 2:01.39 | 8-7-8 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/04/2026 | 69 | BM72 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Soft 6 | Rochelle Milnes | 58.5kg | 1:39.18 | 10-11-11 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Will Price | 1:03.75 | - | 0 |
| 6.59L | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $107,500.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Stacey Metcalfe | 55kg | 2:09.52 | 6-12-12 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | BM78 | $65,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 2000m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 57.5kg | 2:04.19 | 7-7-8 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | BM72 | $55,000.00 | Gawler | 2107m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 57.5kg | 2:10.98 | 5-6-6 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | BM76 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville | 1800m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 56.5kg | 1:51.47 | 3-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Stacey Metcalfe | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 66 on April 1 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Sussex Duchess carrying 60kg at $101. Last start 5th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66apprentices on April 15 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Foire De Trone carrying 57kg at $61. Prefer in something a little easier.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | 14 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1600m | Soft 5 | Dakotah Keane | 57kg | 1:40.05 | 4-4-5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/04/2026 | 119 | BM0-66 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1300m | Good 4 | Dylan Dunn | 60kg | 1:17.51 | 11-11-6 | 8 |
| 5.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1250m | Neil Farley | 1:20.58 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft | Brad Rawiller | 1:00.06 | - | 0 |
| 9.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 03/12/2025 | 19 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 2400m | Good 4 | Ashley Morgan | 59kg | 2:28.78 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | BM72 5U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1900m | Good 4 | Tom Sherry | 60kg | 1:57.28 | 2-2-6 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/10/2025 | 150 | BM72 3U | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1890m | Soft 5 | Aaron Bullock | 60kg | 1:56.79 | 4-2-6 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/05/2025 | 26 | BM72 3U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 2110m | Heavy 10 | Josh Parr | 61kg | 2:19.28 | 7-6-7 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mark Zahra
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 3rd of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on March 18 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Grand Omaha with 60.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell got back early 7th of 10 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 11 over 2000m, 3 len behind Bring Forth with 57kg at $4.60. Peaking now and should be sharpened by the blinkers.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/04/2026 | 24 | BM74 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 2000m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 57kg | 2:02.63 | 9-9-7 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 122 | BM66 3U | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Good 4 | Mark Zahra | 60.5kg | 1:31.81 | 8-8-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Logan Bates | 1:00.64 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Tash McMahon | 1:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/11 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Donald | 2200m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 58.5kg | 2:15.53 | 8-7-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1968m | Good 4 | Luke Cartwright | 59.5kg | 2:02.60 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 02/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Geelong | 1547m | Soft 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59.5kg | 1:34.84 | 11-11-5 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Rochelle Milnes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at this track 0-66 on March 28 over 1522m, 9 len behind Scandalize with 58.5kg at $11. Before that second last of 11 at this track in the LR C S Hayes on March 9 over 1600m, 11 len behind Arran Bay carrying 54kg at $91. Each-way chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 28/03/2026 | 19 | BM0-66 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1522m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 58.5kg | 1:31.63 | 8-8-7 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/03/2026 | 9 | LR Qlty | $120,273.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Kayla Crowther | 54kg | 1:36.07 | 10-11-10 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $91.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 98 | BM0-66 4U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 5 | Rochelle Milnes | 58.5kg | 1:25.77 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/13 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | BM80 | $105,000.00 | Morphettville | 2500m | Soft 5 | Kayla Crowther | 54kg | 2:38.28 | 8-9-4 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | BM78 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 2250m | Good 4 | Kayla Crowther | 54kg | 2:24.05 | 5-6-3 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | BM76 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville | 2028m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 54kg | 2:10.43 | 5-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good | Rochelle Milnes | 1:04.48 | - | 0 |
| 8.15L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good | Rochelle Milnes | 1:03.63 | - | 0 |
| 6.34L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Holder
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Ballarat Bm66 on April 3 over 2000m, 2 len behind Bold Strike carrying 54kg at $13. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on March 14 over 2275m, 2.25 len behind Burning Bright carrying 56kg at $4.60. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 03/04/2026 | 20 | BM66 3U | $50,000.00 | Ballarat | 2000m | Good 4 | Olivia East | 54kg | 2:01.69 | 2-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | BM68 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 2275m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 56kg | 2:22.49 | 6-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/14 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $70,000.00 | Port Lincoln | 1960m | Good 4 | Will Price | 54kg | 2:01.23 | 5-4-3 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | BM0-66 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1800m | Good 4 | Connor Murtagh | 56kg | 1:52.35 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/13 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $107,500.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 53kg | 2:09.52 | 8-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 24 | BM0-66 | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 53kg | 1:37.75 | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good | Alana Livesey | 1:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.45L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Alysha Warren | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after eight months won by 1.3 len at Stawell Mdn-Sw April 17 over 2000m defeating Finance Merchant carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Kyoto on October 19 2024 over 1600m, 5 len behind Blooming Rose carrying 55.0kg at $5.70. Intriguing ex-Japanese runner who looks handy.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 17/04/2026 | 244 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stawell | 2000m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 57.5kg | 2:06.32 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Avoca | 1200m | Sarah Field | 1:15.11 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Camperdown | 1000m | Alana Kelly | 0:59.55 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/18 | 16/08/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $109,810.00 | Chukyo | 2200m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 2:12.40 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.40 |
| 3/18 | 19/07/2025 | 20 | MDN F 3 | $112,290.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 2:02.80 | 3-1-3 | 15 |
| 1.9L | $2.60 |
| 2/18 | 29/06/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryusei Sakai | 55kg | 2:00.00 | 7-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/18 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $114,480.00 | Hanshin | 1800m | Good | Fuma Matsuwaka | 55kg | 1:46.50 | - | 6 |
| 0.6L | $5.40 |
| 5/18 | 11/05/2025 | 21 | MDN F 3 | $115,870.00 | Kyoto | 2000m | Good | A Starke | 55kg | 2:01.10 | 9-12-5 | 15 |
| 2.6L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm62 on April 22 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind The True Believer with 57.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 10 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 6 over 2150m, slow going 3.5 len behind Eaglelou with 58.5kg at $3.20. Knocking on the door.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 22/04/2026 | 16 | BM62 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 2000m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 57.5kg | 2:04.95 | 8-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/04/2026 | 12 | BM0-62 | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 2150m | Soft 5 | Jason Holder | 58.5kg | 2:17.29 | 9-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $3.20 |
| 3/13 | 25/03/2026 | 16 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 60.5kg | 2:10.55 | 11-6-3 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 6/12 | 09/03/2026 | 19 | BM0-66 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 2000m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 55.5kg | 2:05.03 | 12-11-6 | 12 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | 17 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 60.5kg | 2:12.75 | 9-5-2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 9/13 | 01/02/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $107,500.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 54kg | 2:09.52 | 7-8-9 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1200m | Soft | Todd Pannell | 1:17.24 | - | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 07/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good | R J Hurdle | 1:01.87 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Harry Grace
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm82 on April 18 over 1950m, 10 len behind Sir Kingsford with 51.5kg at $151. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Clare 0-60 on April 4 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Crown And Anchor carrying 55.5kg at $9. Low on confidence and hard to recommend.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/04/2026 | 11 | BM60 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Soft 5 | Harry Grace | 55.5kg | 2:12.54 | 10-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 11/11 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | BM82 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1950m | Good 4 | Matt Chadwick | 51.5kg | 2:01.39 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 10.4L | $151.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | BM0-60 | $19,500.00 | Clare | 1800m | Good 4 | Andrew Stead | 55.5kg | 1:55.82 | 9-8-3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/13 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Caitlin Tootell | 57.5kg | 1:39.59 | 9-5-4 | 13 |
| 4.6L | $61.00 |
| 12/14 | 18/03/2026 | 11 | BM0-56 CG | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Caitlin Tootell | 58.5kg | 1:31.13 | 14-10-12 | 12 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/03/2026 | 126 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Edenhope | 1200m | Soft 5 | Paul Gatt | 58.5kg | 1:11.47 | 11-11-11 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Good | Sairyn Fawke | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | BM0-64 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 2028m | Good 3 | Sairyn Fawke | 55.5kg | 2:03.11 | 8-9-10 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Sairyn Fawke | 1:04.36 | - | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |