Strathalbyn Race 1 - Sportsbet Fast Form Mdn Plate
EMPIRE RULER (4) has the clearest winning case after four straight placings, including a Gawler second when beaten just over half a length by Miami Miller. The new 2050m task is the one reservation, but first-time blinkers and his reliable recent form have him on top. Deserves the win and should go close. RICH MELODY (6) is the main danger after consecutive thirds at Gawler, the latest beaten just under a length, and he is close enough to EMPIRE RULER on that recent meeting to keep pressure on the top pick. CHILLY BRO (3) was plain on paper last start, but he covered ground and had a bumping incident after a near-miss at Murray Bridge. In the mix. LADY DEEDS (9) was sound first-up at Gawler and her narrow second at this track before the break gives her a genuine place chance if she begins cleanly.
Jockey: Harry Grace
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly when fifth first-up at Gawler, beaten just over six lengths after racing keenly and being bumped near the 800m. His previous Moe run was a well-beaten fifth, so the winning case still lacks sharpness, but he has placed once from two around this distance. Place claims are stronger than the winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 05/10/2026 | 146 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1719m | Soft 5 | Harry Grace | 58kg | 1:45.61 | 8-9-5 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Moe | 2439m | Soft 7 | Jett Stanley | 59.5kg | 2:38.84 | 6-4-5 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/13 | 30/04/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Ballarat | 2600m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 59kg | 2:45.57 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/04/2026 | 42 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Wodonga | 2050m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 59kg | 2:03.94 | 3-3-5 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/13 | 09/03/2026 | 22 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 2350m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 59kg | 2:28.30 | 1-4-9 | 13 |
| 16.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 2100m | Soft 5 | Jett Stanley | 59kg | 2:14.06 | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Jett Stanley | 1:12.68 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Dylan Dunn | 1:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lauren Stojakovic
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth at Gawler last start, beaten just over seven lengths after working home evenly, and the market offered little encouragement. That followed a ninth at Murray Bdge when big odds and never a threat. First try around 2050m adds another hurdle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/10/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1719m | Soft 5 | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 1:45.61 | 4-3-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $91.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 5 | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 1:39.20 | 5-8-9 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/08/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Port Augusta | 1498m | Good | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 1:31.21 | 2-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2026 | 4 | MDN 2U | $19,500.00 | Port Augusta | 1498m | Good | Lauren Stojakovic | 55kg | 1:29.37 | 5-7-7 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2212m | Heavy 8 | Lauren Stojakovic | 57.5kg | 2:25.82 | 6-3-5 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Port Augusta | 1396m | Good | Lauren Stojakovic | 57.5kg | 1:24.06 | 8-6-5 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 1400m | Good | Billy Egan | 1:28.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Great Western | 1200m | Will Gordon | 1:15.39 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Campbell Rawiller
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Covered ground and was bumped near the 800m when seventh at Gawler, so the beaten margin of just over nine lengths does not tell the full story. Two runs back he was beaten only a head at Murray Bdge at generous odds, which is the form line that keeps him relevant. A place hope with the right rebound.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/10/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1719m | Soft 5 | Campbell Rawiller | 58kg | 1:45.61 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 2000m | Soft 5 | Campbell Rawiller | 58kg | 2:08.46 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/09/2026 | 5 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 5 | Campbell Rawiller | 58kg | 1:39.20 | 6-7-5 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1430m | Heavy 9 | Harry Grace | 58kg | 1:34.77 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $16.00 |
| 8/14 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Campbell Rawiller | 58kg | 1:29.11 | 3-4-8 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $81.00 |
| 12/14 | 05/08/2026 | 164 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Soft 5 | Tala Hutchinson | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 2-3-12 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Tala Hutchinson | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Rochelle Milnes | 1:04.83 | - | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Noel Callow
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together four straight placings this season and went close again at Gawler, finishing second to Miami Miller and beaten just over half a length after looming up. He was also second at Balaklava the start prior, with Noel Callow aboard for three consecutive placings. The 2050m is new, but he brings the right form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/10/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1719m | Soft 5 | Noel Callow | 58kg | 1:45.61 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1600m | Good 4 | Noel Callow | 58kg | 1:36.87 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 5 | Noel Callow | 58kg | 1:39.71 | 3-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 210 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Soft 7 | Ben Price | 58kg | 1:28.03 | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Soft | Jackson Murphy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1400m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 58kg | 1:28.32 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 4U | $50,000.00 | Gawler | 1207m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 58kg | 1:12.47 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Soft | Rochelle Milnes | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jason Holder
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Led at Balaklava last start and held on for fifth, beaten three and a half lengths, which was better than the prior Jamestown effort when wide throughout and last. The quick back-up and rise back toward 2050m both ask for more, while an 0 from 14 career record is hard to ignore. Longstanding maiden record and quick back-up make this a stern test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/10/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1600m | Good 4 | Sophie Potter | 56kg | 1:37.57 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/10/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $8,675.00 | Jamestown | 1340m | Good 3 | Alice Lindsay | 59kg | 1:18.03 | - | 5 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 5 | Sophie Potter | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 2-4-7 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/08/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Port Augusta | 1498m | Good | Isaac Sit | 56kg | 1:31.21 | 6-9-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/11 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Isaac Sit | 56kg | 1:43.05 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/08/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Soft 5 | Isaac Sit | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 10-10-7 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good | Alice Lindsay | 1:03.63 | - | 0 |
| 11.96L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brooke King
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has found the placings at his past two, most recently third at Gawler when beaten just under a length after being run down late. His prior Gawler third at $31 showed the improvement was no one-off, and Brooke King has been aboard for two placings from three rides. Has a little to turn around on Empire Ruler, but the winning chance is genuine.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/10/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1719m | Soft 5 | Brooke King | 58kg | 1:45.61 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1500m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 58kg | 1:30.56 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 1.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 5 | Connor Murtagh | 58kg | 1:39.71 | 9-9-6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Soft 7 | Connor Murtagh | 58kg | 1:27.31 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Wesley Cave
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sixth at Balaklava last week at long odds after racing handy enough but failing to finish off. Watch for any market confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/10/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1600m | Good 4 | Wesley Cave | 56kg | 1:37.57 | 6-7-6 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Good 4 | Wesley Cave | 56kg | 1:23.09 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/09/2026 | 364 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1500m | Good 4 | Wesley Cave | 56kg | 1:30.56 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $151.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Wesley Cave | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Maddi Cox | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Good 4 | Caitlin Tootell | 54kg | 2:19.95 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Morphettville | 2037m | Soft 7 | Monika Wolanin | 53kg | 2:12.12 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $101.00 |
| 11/13 | 20/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Soft 6 | Alana Livesey | 56kg | 2:14.18 | 6-8-11 | 10 |
| 21.6L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Teagan Voorham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Began slowly when fifth first-up at Gawler, beaten two and a half lengths, and there was merit in the way she stayed in touch without quickening. Her previous run at this track was a much stronger guide, finishing second by a nose after beginning awkwardly and being held up passing the 400m. Drawn to get every chance second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/10/2026 | 119 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1516m | Soft 5 | Teagan Voorham | 56kg | 1:32.36 | 8-9-5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Soft 6 | Teagan Voorham | 55.5kg | 2:12.77 | 8-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $20.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/05/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1516m | Heavy 10 | Teagan Voorham | 55.5kg | 1:39.81 | 12-10-8 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 6 | Stacey Metcalfe | 55.5kg | 1:25.13 | 9-12-12 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $91.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balaklava | 1000m | Good | Teagan Voorham | 0:59.96 | - | 0 |
| 2.73L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 800m | Good | Teagan Voorham | 0:47.03 | - | 0 |
| 11.83L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Connor Murtagh
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at Balaklava last week, beaten just under six lengths after tracking the speed and being steadied near the 300m. The interference offers some context, but she did not quicken and had also been safely held at Mildura at long odds. One placing from 13 starts makes her hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/10/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1600m | Good 4 | Polly Brewster | 53kg | 1:37.57 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $20.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/10/2026 | 44 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mildura | 1400m | Good 4 | Bradley Vale | 57.5kg | 1:24.80 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/08/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Port Augusta | 1498m | Good | Caitlyn Munro | 54.5kg | 1:31.21 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $8,675.00 | Quorn | 1200m | Good | Ashlee Stone | 53kg | 1:11.21 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/08/2026 | 6 | MDN 3U | $10,175.00 | Roxby Downs | 1000m | Good | Ashlee Stone | 53kg | 0:59.32 | - | 3 |
| 17.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/07/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Soft 7 | Rochelle Milnes | 55.5kg | 1:26.32 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Alysha Warren | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Stacey Metcalfe | 1:04.97 | - | 0 |
| 2.77L | $0.00 |