Murray Bridge Race 1 - Bleasdale Hcp (C2)
BIG BRUTE (1) was far too bad to be true last week on the Parks when folding before the corner. Gets back onto a dry deck and with a key rider switch to Toeroek. Sharp rebound on the cards. VANITEUX (2) continues to progress the right way this prep and gets another chance to keep the momentum rolling, with the 3kg claim again a major asset. ELLIOTTO (4) didn't fire last start but his run here two back has stacked up strongly, and with his good association with Opperman he gets a genuine chance to snap a long run of outs. EKANITE (3) fronts up for the new yard and should find this a far more suitable assignment. Like the drop back in trip off 38 days. Don't dismiss completely. NORMIE NO SHOW (6) was a flashing light at Kingscote two weeks ago. He drops sharply in trip but in a small field only needs to be within striking distance to make things interesting at long odds.

Jockey: Jake Toeroek
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on February 28 over 1250m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Acappella Moon with 58.5kg at $4.80. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd in a small field at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on February 14 over 1250m, neck behind Tough Talk with 60kg at $3.40. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | CL2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Soft 5 | Campbell Rawiller | 58.5kg | 1:14.72 | 4-5-8 | 8 |
| 12.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | CL2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Good 4 | Campbell Rawiller | 60kg | 1:14.38 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 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 |
| 2/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Felicity Atkinson | 1:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brooke King
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Strathalbyn Cl2 February 18 over 1350m defeating Right Of Veto carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Strathalbyn Cl2 on January 4 over 1350m, head behind All Too Mysti carrying 55kg at $6. Racing well and expected to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 45 | CL2 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 56.5kg | 1:24.41 | 6-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | CL2 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 55kg | 1:22.60 | 5-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 24/12/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Ben Price | 56kg | 1:23.99 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 16 | MDN 4U | $25,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 54kg | 1:09.99 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/11/2025 | 161 | MDN 4U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1200m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 56kg | 1:12.76 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Brooke King | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Brooke King | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 18/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Soft 6 | Brooke King | 53.5kg | 1:11.12 | 4-4-3 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Jason Holder
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on January 28 over 1800m, 7 len behind Taka Speed carrying 57kg at $20. The start before that 10th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on January 14 over 1512m, 5 len behind Lario carrying 60kg at $26. Capable of a lot more; worth another chance.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | BM66 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1800m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 57kg | 1:51.39 | 2-4-8 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $20.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/01/2026 | 17 | BM62 | $40,000.00 | Geelong | 1512m | Good 3 | Jye Mcneil | 60kg | 1:30.81 | 4-6-10 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/12/2025 | 170 | BM62 | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1300m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 60kg | 1:16.41 | 9-10-11 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Werribee | 1100m | Jye Mcneil | 1:06.28 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Fred W Kersley | 1:01.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/13 | 11/07/2025 | 19 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1740m | Soft 7 | Ben Melham | 59.5kg | 1:48.30 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2025 | 30 | MDN 3 | $37,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 58kg | 1:25.41 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1443m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59.5kg | 1:27.79 | 10-9-3 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jacob Opperman
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 8th of 12 at Terang Bm56 on February 20 over 1606m, 7 len behind She's Impeccable with 60.5kg at $9. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track 0-58 on February 4 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Brown Nose Day Gal with 59kg at $6.50. Has ability and can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Terang | 1606m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 60.5kg | 1:37.50 | 4-2-8 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/02/2026 | 19 | BM0-58 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 59kg | 1:24.45 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $19,500.00 | Penola | 1400m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 56kg | 1:25.68 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | BM62 | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1430m | Good 4 | Melissa Julius | 58kg | 1:26.34 | 5-4-7 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/14 | 07/12/2025 | 23 | BM0-58 G 4U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 60kg | 1:25.31 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 10/11 | 14/11/2025 | 244 | BM68 | $19,500.00 | Bordertown | 1200m | Good 3 | Teagan Voorham | 56kg | 1:10.62 | 10-11-10 | 9 |
| 3.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 906m | Heavy | Melissa Julius | 56kg | 0:57.23 | - | 0 |
| 2.87L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ashvin Goindasamy
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 5th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on February 18 over 1350m, 4 len behind Ironbar carrying 58kg at $9.50. Previously second-up came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on August 9 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Tropical House carrying 55.5kg at $15. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 18/02/2026 | 168 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Connor Murtagh | 58kg | 1:24.92 | 7-12-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Connor Murtagh | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 800m | Good | Todd Pannell | 0:48.95 | - | 0 |
| 8.08L | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 03/09/2025 | 18 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Morphettville | 2037m | Soft 7 | Connor Murtagh | 58.5kg | 2:11.00 | 10-9-7 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | BM0-64 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1950m | Soft 5 | Matt Chadwick | 52kg | 2:06.95 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/13 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | CL2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Soft 6 | Jacob Opperman | 55.5kg | 1:40.29 | 6-1-3 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/07/2025 | 69 | BM0-64 4U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1500m | Heavy 10 | Justin Potter | 56kg | 1:39.71 | 5-5-7 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/05/2025 | 18 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Soft 7 | Connor Murtagh | 57kg | 2:17.95 | 8-5-1 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Rochelle Milnes
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Kingscote 0-56 on February 21 over 1750m, 1.75 len behind Prancing Countess carrying 57kg at $8.50. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Kingscote 0-54 on February 19 over 1750m, 4 len behind Vee Rod with 59kg at $7.50. Finds a few better today. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 2 | BM0-56 | $19,500.00 | Kangaroo Island | 1750m | Good 4 | Tala Hutchinson | 57kg | 1:51.54 | 6-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | BM0-54 | $19,500.00 | Kangaroo Island | 1750m | Good 4 | Connor Murtagh | 59kg | 1:50.08 | 5-2-3 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
| 10/11 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | BM0-54 | $19,500.00 | Clare | 1800m | Good 4 | Tala Hutchinson | 58.5kg | 1:56.50 | 1-2-10 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | CL2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Margaret Collett | 57.5kg | 1:38.59 | 13-13-13 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/13 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Tala Hutchinson | 57.5kg | 1:40.10 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | 6 | BM56 | $7,675.00 | Kangaroo Island | 1750m | Good 3 | Tala Hutchinson | 57.5kg | 1:53.42 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Soft | Sophie Mitchell | 1:06.55 | - | 0 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Sophie Mitchell | 1:00.24 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Will Price
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on February 18 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Joviale with 58kg at $6.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Clare 0-54 on February 13 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Crown And Anchor with 59kg at $6.50. Has ability and can break through on his best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Connor Murtagh | 58kg | 1:41.44 | 5-4-4 | 9 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 13/02/2026 | 12 | BM0-54 | $19,500.00 | Clare | 1800m | Good 4 | Connor Murtagh | 59kg | 1:56.50 | 6-5-4 | 9 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 7/13 | 01/02/2026 | 4 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Margaret Collett | 58.5kg | 1:40.10 | 3-6-7 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1700m | Good 4 | Margaret Collett | 58.5kg | 1:46.02 | 1-4-6 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Margaret Collett | 56.5kg | 1:39.67 | 9-3-1 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/12/2025 | 159 | BM52 | $20,000.00 | Nhill | 1650m | Good 3 | Alana Kelly | 58.5kg | 1:43.19 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good | Stephanie Lacy | 1:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.45L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Stephanie Lacy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kayla Crowther
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Balaklava 0-56 on February 22 over 1050m, 3 len behind Starnova carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up settled well back; won by a head at Darwin 0 - 58 June 7 over 1300m defeating Field Of Praise carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and doesn't rate highly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/02/2026 | 110 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good 4 | Kayla Crowther | 56.5kg | 1:01.66 | 9-9-3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/11/2025 | 17 | BM0-64 | $23,000.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Paul Shiers | 55kg | 1:35.03 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/10/2025 | 28 | BM0-58 | $21,000.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Deborah Barton | 54.5kg | 1:37.40 | 9-10-7 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | BM0-58 | $21,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Hannah Le Blanc | 58kg | 1:15.01 | 8-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | BM0-58 | $21,000.00 | Darwin | 1600m | Good | Deborah Barton | 53.5kg | 1:36.46 | 7-7-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2025 | 19 | BM0-58 | $21,000.00 | Darwin | 1300m | Good | Kristo Sardelic | 58.5kg | 1:15.60 | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 900m | Good | Mitchell Aitken | 0:53.85 | - | 0 |
| 16.47L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 20/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 1050m | Good | Mitchell Aitken | 1:01.87 | - | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |