Strathalbyn Race 2 - The Times & Fleurieu Sun Mdn Plate
GRAND MILLESIME (9) has been thereabouts in some good maidens this campaign. Has been kept on the fresh side for this, kept up to the mark with a Murray Bridge trial. Gets in light with the 2kg claimer engaged. This looks her best chance yet. EXPECTO PATRONUM (2) chased gamely into the placings on debut at Murray Bridge. Is sure to have come on from that and deserves a lot more respect this time despite the wide draw. STRONG MINDED (6) is knocking on the door and doesn't have to improve much to finally get off the mark this time. Draws well for Pannell and is a big chance. KHORASAN (10) has been much better in her last two and strips rock-hard fit. With any further improvement she can play a role. RICH MELODY (5) has only been warming late into his races. If they overdo it early he can play a role.

Jockey: Jacob Opperman
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Dedline facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on August 13 at Murray Bridge when finished fourth. Prepared to give him this run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 850m | Soft | Jacob Opperman | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Rochelle Milnes | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Caitlin Jones | 56.5kg | 1:04.06 | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Harry Grace
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Goodlookin' Guru with 58kg at $17. Rates highly and can break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Soft 5 | Dom Tourneur | 58kg | 1:25.90 | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 0.9L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 900m | Soft | Ashvin Goindasamy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 26/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Good | Olivia East | 51.5kg | 0:46.91 | - | 0 |
| 17.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Cave
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 7 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Roxby Downs on August 1 over 1000m, 11 len behind Finnbar Mccool with 59kg at $4.60. Last start 5th of 8 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on August 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind My Cherie Amor carrying 58kg at $101. Each-way chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Soft 7 | Wesley Cave | 58kg | 1:18.32 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $10,175.00 | Roxby Downs | 1000m | Good | Wesley Cave | 59kg | 0:59.32 | - | 2 |
| 11.6L | $4.60 |
| 4/5 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Wesley Cave | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 950m | Good | J Lynch | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alysha Warren
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Terminal Shock with 56.5kg at $10. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at this track on July 29 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Paringa carrying 56kg at $15. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Alysha Warren | 56.5kg | 1:43.05 | 7-6-9 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Soft 7 | Alysha Warren | 56kg | 1:25.51 | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Soft 5 | Brooke King | 56kg | 1:26.13 | 3-5-10 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Soft 6 | Alysha Warren | 56kg | 1:12.72 | 10-10-7 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Alysha Warren | 1:01.52 | - | 0 |
| 6.14L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Brooke King | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Connor Murtagh
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 14 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Dirty Deal with 58kg at $12. Before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 in a 2yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on July 22 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Scootathewoota carrying 58kg at $9. If the pace is genuine he can launch late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 12/08/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Connor Murtagh | 58kg | 1:29.11 | 7-9-3 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/07/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Soft 5 | Connor Murtagh | 58kg | 1:13.85 | 8-7-8 | 10 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/13 | 04/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Brooke King | 56kg | 1:13.03 | 3-5-9 | 9 |
| 6.6L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 900m | Soft | Brooke King | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Brooke King | 1:01.45 | - | 0 |
| 2.88L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Todd Pannell
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 12 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Divergent carrying 58kg at $8. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 in a 2yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on July 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Xitan carrying 58kg at $4.40. Destined to break through soon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Todd Pannell | 58kg | 1:13.49 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Soft 7 | Todd Pannell | 58kg | 1:16.32 | 4-8-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/10 | 15/07/2026 | 25 | MDN 4U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Dom Tourneur | 58kg | 1:14.35 | 3-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 11/14 | 20/06/2026 | 213 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Heavy 10 | Matt Chadwick | 55kg | 1:04.71 | 10-12-11 | 12 |
| 3.9L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Will Price | 1:00.82 | - | 0 |
| 8.56L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 04/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 950m | Good | Will Price | 1:03.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.92L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | MDN CG 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 4 | Todd Pannell | 58kg | 1:14.17 | 4-4-11 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/13 | 04/11/2025 | 17 | MDN 4U | $25,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jason Holder | 58kg | 1:12.18 | 7-8-5 | 10 |
| 3.2L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Brooke King
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 9th of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 5 over 1000m, slow going 13 len behind Sensational Secret with 56kg at $61. Needs significant improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jason Holder | 56kg | 0:56.98 | 6-9-9 | 10 |
| 13.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 900m | Soft | Rochelle Milnes | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Lauren Stojakovic | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Stead
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 10 in a 2yo+ Mdn-Sw at Balaklava on July 26 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Regimented carrying 56kg at $91. The start before that 8th of 10 in a 2yo+ Mdn-Sw at Balaklava on July 15 over 1400m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Healthandhappiness with 55.5kg at $151. Happy to oppose again.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 26/07/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Soft 7 | Andrew Stead | 56kg | 1:26.32 | 4-6-9 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $91.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Andrew Stead | 55.5kg | 1:25.79 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/07/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Soft 6 | Andrew Stead | 56kg | 1:12.72 | 7-8-10 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $151.00 |
| 14/14 | 20/06/2026 | 99 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Heavy 10 | Shuichi Terachi | 55.5kg | 1:04.71 | 14-13-14 | 10 |
| 16.7L | $201.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Andrew Stead | 56kg | 1:02.81 | - | 0 |
| 5.83L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Geraldton | 1200m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 55kg | 1:13.36 | 7-7-8 | 8 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 01/03/2026 | 17 | MDN 2U | $18,500.00 | Esperance | 1400m | Good 4 | Ava Catarino | 53kg | 1:24.48 | 1-4-11 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 1:02.82 | - | 0 |
| 4.35L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jordyn Weatherley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Morphettville Parks on August 1 over 1250m, slow going 4.5 len behind Amalfi Dreamer carrying 56kg at $9. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 8 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Morphettville Parks on July 18 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Stand Alone with 55.5kg at $10. Has been knocking on the door and this looks her best chance yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 850m | Soft | Kayla Crowther | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Soft 7 | Kayla Crowther | 56kg | 1:16.36 | 7-6-5 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Soft 7 | Kayla Crowther | 55.5kg | 0:59.89 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/13 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Rochelle Milnes | 55.5kg | 1:13.03 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/14 | 20/06/2026 | 175 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Heavy 10 | Harry Grace | 55.5kg | 1:04.71 | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Harry Grace | 1:01.18 | - | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Kerang | 1400m | Good 4 | Anthony Darmanin | 56kg | 1:23.56 | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 11/12/2025 | 25 | MDN FM 3U | $42,500.00 | Kyneton | 1454m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 56.5kg | 1:29.26 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Kayla Crowther
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 14 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on August 12 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind Dirty Deal carrying 56kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 8 in a 2yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on July 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Xitan with 56kg at $5.50. Among the each-way chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 12/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Kayla Crowther | 56kg | 1:29.11 | 10-6-2 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Soft 7 | Kayla Crowther | 56kg | 1:16.32 | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
| 12/12 | 11/07/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Heavy 8 | Alysha Warren | 54kg | 1:20.31 | 6-5-12 | 11 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2026 | 58 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Soft 7 | Tala Hutchinson | 54kg | 1:14.50 | 7-8-5 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Margaret Collett | 56kg | 1:14.79 | 1-2-6 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/04/2026 | 219 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft 5 | Margaret Collett | 56kg | 0:59.72 | 11-10-11 | 11 |
| 13.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good | Margaret Collett | 1:01.67 | - | 0 |
| 1.06L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Soft | Margaret Collett | 50kg | 1:04.68 | - | 0 |
| 2.37L | $0.00 |