Murray Bridge Race 1 - Thomas Farms Mdn Plate
WADAANA (7) has improved with each run under her belt this campaign and should be ready to fire fourth-up. Has placed at both attempts at this course and is drawn to get all the favours. Won't get much better of a chance to break through. NIKOLSKY (6) returns for the smart Clarken & O'Shea partnership and looks to have progressed nicely during the break on the back of Strathalbyn trial win. Carries a feather on her back with the 4kg claimer sticking from a trial win. Big chance. COPPER BULLET (1) is a Shooting To Win gelding on debut for the David Jolly stable. Was thereabouts in a recent trial behind some above-average types. Expected to make his presence felt on debut. HYDROSPHERE (5) was much better here second-up when sticking on gamely into the placings. Open to further improvement third-up and is worth keeping safe. STARS ARE ALIGNING (9) is another debutant who has shown positive signs at the trials. Will pay to see what the market does with her.

Jockey: Justin Potter
Weight: 57kgs
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On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Shooting To Win out of Quik Nu Chik. At the most recent trial was out of the placings at Strathalbyn over 1000m January 28. Can make a positive start.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Justin Potter | 1:02.63 | - | 0 |
| 1.74L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Holder
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rob The Bank carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Fine Future with 56kg at $8. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 22 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 | 26/01/2025 | 111 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Justin Potter | 56.5kg | 1:14.24 | 7-6-7 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |
6/8 | 07/10/2024 | 19 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Mildura | 1400m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 57kg | 1:27.46 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
3/14 | 18/09/2024 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 4 | Justin Potter | 56kg | 1:14.25 | 8-10-3 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
6/14 | 31/08/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Soft 6 | Justin Potter | 57.5kg | 1:03.62 | 14-14-6 | 13 |
| 3.2L | $51.00 |
5/7 | 01/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Soft | Rochelle Milnes | 1:06.91 | - | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Felicity Atkinson | 1:06.74 | - | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Stacey Metcalfe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Reward For Effort out of Broadbeach. Trialled once on January 28 at Strathalbyn when second over 1000m. Has the pedigree so may well pay to keep safe, especially if any market support.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Justin Potter | 1:02.67 | - | 0 |
| 0.77L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ben Price
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 900m, 6 len behind Streetcar Fury carrying 56kg at $31. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 900m, 1.0 len behind Artissi carrying 56kg at $26. Not far away of late. Likely to measure up.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 24/01/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 900m | Good 4 | Ben Price | 56kg | 0:53.17 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
5/11 | 01/01/2025 | 182 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 900m | Good 4 | Sairyn Fawke | 56kg | 0:52.75 | - | 3 |
| 6.4L | $31.00 |
4/7 | 24/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Brooke King | 1:04.52 | - | 0 |
| 5.69L | $0.00 | |
9/12 | 03/07/2024 | 28 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft 5 | Brooke King | 51.5kg | 0:59.45 | 1-3-9 | 8 |
| 7.7L | $26.00 |
8/11 | 05/06/2024 | - | MDN FM 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Soft 6 | Ben Price | 57kg | 1:02.40 | 1-2-8 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 21/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Ben Price | 1:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Sit
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw July 13 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Kirkliston Blu with 55.5kg at $12. On debut sixth of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw June 1 over 1100m, soft track; 3 len behind Fashion Dog with 55.5kg at $26. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Can make a bright return.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Isaac Sit | 1:03.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
11/14 | 13/07/2024 | 24 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jacob Opperman | 55.5kg | 1:26.42 | 10-9-11 | 11 |
| 6.7L | $12.00 |
2/11 | 19/06/2024 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Soft 6 | Jacob Opperman | 55.5kg | 1:11.73 | 6-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
6/11 | 01/06/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Soft 7 | Jacob Opperman | 55.5kg | 1:07.78 | 11-10-6 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
3/10 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Kayla Crowther | 1:04.29 | - | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Felicity Atkinson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 900m, 0.8 len behind Artissi with 54kg at $4.80. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 1050m, 1.4 len behind Caribbean Breeze carrying 54kg at $12. Ready to strike.
Last Starts 24 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 | 24/01/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 900m | Good 4 | Felicity Atkinson | 54kg | 0:53.17 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
3/13 | 08/01/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good 4 | Felicity Atkinson | 54kg | 1:01.88 | 3-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $12.00 |
8/10 | 27/12/2024 | 152 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1100m | Good 4 | Matt Chadwick | 53kg | 1:09.30 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $6.50 |
6/9 | 28/07/2024 | 25 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Teagan Voorham | 55.5kg | 1:09.57 | 3-2-6 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $2.75 |
3/12 | 03/07/2024 | 28 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft 5 | Felicity Atkinson | 53.5kg | 0:59.45 | 7-4-3 | 12 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
4/11 | 05/06/2024 | 14 | MDN FM 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Soft 6 | Felicity Atkinson | 55kg | 1:02.40 | 3-3-4 | 11 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Margaret Collett
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 10th of 13 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 1050m, 7 len behind Caribbean Breeze with 51.5kg at $9.50. Last start raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 900m, 4 len behind Artissi with 51.5kg at $81. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 24/01/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 900m | Good 4 | Polly Brewster | 51.5kg | 0:53.17 | - | 6 |
| 3.9L | $81.00 |
10/13 | 08/01/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good 4 | Polly Brewster | 51.5kg | 1:01.88 | 6-8-10 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $9.50 |
2/8 | 24/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Polly Brewster | 1:03.67 | - | 0 |
| 3.81L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Johnstone
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Sooboog out of Stars Are Out. Trialled once on January 28 at Strathalbyn when second over 1000m. Apprentice rides, claiming 1.5kg. Has the pedigree so could play a major role without surprising.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Tahlia Hardy | 1:03.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |