Strathalbyn Race 4 - Req (Bm58)
TOP OF THE RIDGE (1) has been freshened with 61 days after chasing gamely into the placings in town back in October. Kept sharp with a Murray Bridge jumpout win and is unbeaten here, including a win over this trip two starts ago. Draws to get the gun run for the claimer who stays on. Is the one to beat. ROYAL FOX (2) caught the eye in town last start when finishing full of running into fifth. Peaking now, though could land in a tricky spot if she's not sharper away. GRINZINGER ACE (5) has found a purple patch of form, unlucky not to bring up the hat-trick just three days ago when missing the bob at Murray Bridge. Backs up quickly and gets in well with the 3kg claimer engaged. Genuine contender again. HIDDEN BOUNTY (4) couldn't make it three straight at Bordertown but continues to race well enough to be competitive. Don't underestimate.

Jockey: Caitlin Tootell
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Nmw-Ly Bm62 on October 10 over 1550m, 1.3 len behind Bona Fide Star carrying 57.5kg at $7. The run before that won by a neck at this track 0-58 September 28 over 1350m defeating Cockatoo Rose carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Loves it here and should prove tough to stop off a freshen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Stacey Metcalfe | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 10/10/2025 | 12 | NMW1Y | $25,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1550m | Good 3 | Caitlin Tootell | 57.5kg | 1:35.33 | 7-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/09/2025 | 15 | BM0-58 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Caitlin Tootell | 57.5kg | 1:23.13 | 8-6-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/12 | 13/09/2025 | 21 | BM0-62 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1541m | Good 4 | Stacey Metcalfe | 58kg | 1:34.71 | 1-2-7 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | BM0-68 CG | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 5 | Stacey Metcalfe | 55kg | 1:24.89 | 4-6-6 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $16.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/08/2025 | 84 | BM0-62 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Soft 5 | Connor Murtagh | 59kg | 1:17.50 | 9-11-10 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 8/16 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | BM70 | $55,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Justin Potter | 55.5kg | 1:23.53 | 2-2-8 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Polly Brewster
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 7th of 11 at Morphettville Cg&E Bm62 on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Conni Island carrying 56.5kg at $31. Second-up 5th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on November 29 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Captain Joolian with 58kg at $12. Peaking now and looms a big danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/11/2025 | 25 | BM64 CG | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Good 4 | Jessica Tzaferis | 58kg | 1:24.54 | 9-11-5 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Jessica Tzaferis | 50kg | 1:03.94 | - | 0 |
| 5.24L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/11/2025 | 122 | BM62 CG | $25,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 5 | Polly Brewster | 56.5kg | 1:11.34 | 9-11-7 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Polly Brewster | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | BM62 | $50,000.00 | Gawler | 1700m | Soft 7 | Jessica Tzaferis | 60.5kg | 1:46.76 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 21/06/2025 | 28 | BM68 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1800m | Soft 5 | Caitlin Tootell | 55.5kg | 1:52.99 | 10-12-9 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/15 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | BM66 | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1800m | Good 4 | Jessica Tzaferis | 60kg | 1:50.59 | 11-12-5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | BM0-68 | $75,000.00 | Morphettville | 1800m | Good 4 | Jessica Tzaferis | 59.5kg | 1:50.39 | 12-10-7 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Tala Hutchinson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Immortal Shield with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that from last on the turn 7th of 13 at Morphettville Bm70 on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Vexatious Dancer carrying 54kg at $14. Not quite doing enough.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 07/12/2025 | 15 | BM0-58 G 4U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Campbell Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:25.31 | 5-1-6 | 14 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | BM70 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 6 | Stacey Metcalfe | 54kg | 1:10.94 | 11-13-7 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/11/2025 | 16 | BM64 | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1200m | Soft 7 | Stacey Metcalfe | 56.5kg | 1:12.13 | 6-7-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 17/10/2025 | 68 | BM64 | $19,500.00 | Penola | 1075m | Good 4 | Stacey Metcalfe | 56.5kg | 1:05.34 | 8-9-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | BM0-58 3U | $27,000.00 | Coleraine | 1300m | Soft 5 | Will Gordon | 70kg | 1:18.75 | 3-3-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $2.45 |
| 2/9 | 27/07/2025 | 15 | BM0-58 2U | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Will Gordon | 70kg | 1:26.94 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | J Kissick | 1:00.17 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alysha Warren
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Bordertown Bm66 on November 14 over 1550m, 3 len behind Imposing Suspect carrying 56kg at $4.40. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Naracoorte Bm68 November 2 over 1430m on a soft track defeating Hasta La Fiorente carrying 54kg at $6. Going well enough to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 25 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 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | BM66 | $19,500.00 | Bordertown | 1550m | Good 3 | Kayla Crowther | 56kg | 1:33.73 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 02/11/2025 | 42 | BM68 | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1430m | Soft 5 | Kayla Crowther | 54kg | 1:27.56 | 2-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1300m | Soft 7 | Kayla Crowther | 56kg | 1:22.92 | 9-7-1 | 12 |
| 0.4L | $2.60 |
| 9/14 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 4U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Good 4 | Kayla Crowther | 56kg | 1:15.29 | 13-13-9 | 13 |
| 5.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/11 | 16/08/2025 | 363 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1205m | Soft 5 | Tom Madden | 57.5kg | 1:12.42 | 10-9-5 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | 0:48.07 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 7/10 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1000m | Good | Damian Lane | 1:02.77 | - | 0 |
| 5.67L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 18/08/2024 | - | MDN F 3 | $37,500.00 | Bendigo | 1100m | Soft 6 | Fred W Kersley | 57kg | 1:05.13 | 1-3-9 | 12 |
| 13.0L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Isaac Sit
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Murray Bridge E&G 0-58 on December 7 over 1400m, nose behind Immortal Shield carrying 58kg at $5.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track 0-56 (App Only) November 16 over 1350m defeating Empire Grace carrying 55kg at $2.90. On a short back-up and is capable of a quick return to the winners' list.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | BM0-58 G 4U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Dylan Caboche | 58kg | 1:25.31 | 7-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/11/2025 | 18 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Matt Chadwick | 55kg | 1:23.55 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/15 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | BM0-56 CG | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Dylan Caboche | 55kg | 1:25.76 | 4-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 22/10/2025 | 24 | BM58 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Soft 7 | Dylan Caboche | 54.5kg | 1:24.32 | 7-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | BM0-58 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Matt Chadwick | 52.5kg | 1:23.13 | 10-9-3 | 12 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
| 9/13 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | CL2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Good 4 | Dylan Caboche | 54kg | 1:14.83 | 10-11-9 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Brooke King | 1:04.52 | - | 0 |
| 1.15L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alyssa Webb
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start failed to make an impression; ran last of 16 at Morphettville Viddora Bm68 on November 22 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Starlite Valley carrying 55.5kg at $61. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Bm56 on November 16 over 1100m, slow going 0.9 len behind Fashion Dog carrying 59.5kg at $6. Tested again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 22/11/2025 | 6 | BM68 FM | $105,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 7 | Margaret Collett | 55.5kg | 1:11.98 | 1-2-16 | 9 |
| 14.7L | $61.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/11/2025 | 4 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jason Holder | 59.5kg | 1:07.92 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/11/2025 | 11 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good 3 | Alyssa Webb | 56.5kg | 1:00.41 | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/13 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | BM64 4U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good 3 | Jessica Tzaferis | 56.5kg | 0:59.93 | 2-2-10 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $81.00 |
| 13/13 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | BM64 M 4U | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 56.5kg | 1:05.22 | 3-3-13 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2025 | 10 | NMW | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 55.5kg | 0:58.36 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good | Jason Holder | 1:03.65 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sophie Potter
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track 0-56 (App Only) on November 16 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Grinzinger Ace carrying 55kg at $4.20. The run before that 6th of 15 at Morphettville F&M Bm62 on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Startide with 55kg at $31. Definite winning chance. Nearing peak and deserves respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | 12 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Sophie Potter | 55kg | 1:23.55 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/15 | 04/11/2025 | 37 | BM62 FM | $25,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 5 | Sophie Potter | 55kg | 1:12.07 | 10-10-6 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 900m | Soft | Sophie Potter | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 28/09/2025 | 221 | BM0-58 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Sophie Potter | 55kg | 1:23.13 | 7-7-8 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Kayla Crowther | 50kg | 0:59.23 | - | 0 |
| 15.37L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2025 | 24 | BM0-60 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Justin Potter | 57kg | 1:12.41 | 6-6-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/01/2025 | 11 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1100m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 55.5kg | 1:07.60 | 5-7-5 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/01/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Justin Potter | 54.5kg | 1:15.12 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Johnstone
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at this track Bm56 February 19 over 2050m, 8 len behind Bush Inference with 59kg at $11. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Morphettville Cl2 November 5 2024 over 1600m, 3 len behind One Sky Above Us with 58kg at $9. Will take benefit from this outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Connor Murtagh | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 19/02/2025 | 25 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 59kg | 2:11.39 | 13-5-9 | 11 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 9/11 | 25/01/2025 | 14 | BM0-64 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 56kg | 1:36.25 | 10-10-9 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/13 | 11/01/2025 | 21 | BM0-64 | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 2000m | Good 3 | Jacob Opperman | 57kg | 2:05.43 | 7-5-7 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/12/2024 | 13 | BM70 | $55,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 2000m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 54.5kg | 2:02.67 | 4-3-9 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/12/2024 | 18 | BM0-58 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1800m | Good 3 | Jacob Opperman | 58kg | 1:50.90 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/11/2024 | 15 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1600m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 59.5kg | 1:36.65 | 5-4-6 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Good | Samuel Payne | 1:16.85 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brooke King
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 10 at Gawler Cl1 on November 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Silver Chaos with 58.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind The Tank carrying 53kg at $9. No easier this time and not likely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/11/2025 | 304 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1200m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 58.5kg | 1:11.94 | 7-10-10 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Brooke King | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Soft | Brooke King | 50.5kg | 1:05.21 | - | 0 |
| 2.73L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 54kg | 1:40.88 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 8/13 | 15/01/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 53kg | 1:23.81 | 12-5-8 | 13 |
| 4.7L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/12/2024 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 53kg | 1:41.58 | 10-9-8 | 8 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/12/2024 | 224 | MDN FM 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 54.5kg | 1:23.66 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $12.00 |
| 13/14 | 01/05/2024 | 32 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Price | 56kg | 1:38.31 | 10-13-13 | 10 |
| 9.7L | $41.00 |