Strathalbyn Race 3 - Gipsie Jack Hcp (C1)
SIR CASTLETON (1) sets the standard after a narrow defeat at Gawler, where he was a top betting choice and was claimed late. He's backing up quickly, has two placings from three attempts at 1200m, and the 2kg claim helps offset his top weight. Bold showing anticipated. MACHRIMORE (4) needs to bounce back from a lacklustre effort, but her decisive win over Grand Millesime two runs back and her prior success at this distance remain strong points. FAST FOOD (3) fits better in this easier company following BM68 and BM66 efforts in town. He's lightly raced and deserves another look. ELEGANT LILLY (6) has been building and is worth keeping safe for a minor slot.

Jockey: Shayleigh Ingelse
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close first-up at Gawler, beginning well and leading before being run down late by Maysoonfly, beaten a neck after sitting near the top of betting. He was wider throughout when fourth in a BM56 over 1400m at Mildura before the break, so that return run reads well. Strong 1200m profile and quick back-up make him the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/11/2026 | 165 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1200m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 59.5kg | 1:11.31 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 29/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Jason Holder | 0:58.60 | - | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Jacob Opperman | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/14 | 24/05/2026 | 8 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Mildura | 1400m | Good 4 | Linda Meech | 60.5kg | 1:24.10 | 1-3-4 | 13 |
| 5.7L | $7.50 |
| 10/11 | 16/05/2026 | 22 | BM66 3 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1550m | Soft 5 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 56.5kg | 1:34.33 | 1-2-10 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1500m | Soft 5 | Jason Holder | 57kg | 1:32.80 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/10 | 15/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Good 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 57kg | 1:22.92 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $9.50 |
| 6/12 | 25/03/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 57kg | 1:13.62 | 2-3-6 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Connor Murtagh
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing ninth at this track, beaten just over seven lengths in a CG BM56 when well back and making no impression. His Naracoorte trials were mixed, though an earlier placing suggests some fitness base, and the stable has a strong record at this venue. Stable is respected here, but his latest race form leaves a fair bit to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Naracoorte | 1000m | Good | Connor Murtagh | 0:53.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.04L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 22/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 900m | Soft | Lauren Stojakovic | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 17/05/2026 | 581 | BM56 CG | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 61.5kg | 1:23.02 | 11-10-9 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 13/10/2024 | 31 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 2000m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 58kg | 2:04.16 | 12-12-5 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/09/2024 | 24 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 2000m | Heavy 8 | Beau Mertens | 58.5kg | 2:10.96 | 10-6-7 | 12 |
| 7.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 19/08/2024 | 21 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1600m | Synthetic | Blake Shinn | 59.5kg | 1:36.99 | 10-8-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.67 |
| 3/11 | 29/07/2024 | 162 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1600m | Synthetic | Ben Melham | 59.5kg | 1:38.82 | 9-8-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/02/2024 | 19 | MDN 3U | $37,500.00 | Sale | 1732m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 59kg | 1:47.01 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Jake Toeroek
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Eased from Saturday company after finishing last in a BM68 at Morphettville, beaten four and a half lengths after jumping awkwardly and producing only a moderate finish. His previous fourth in a BM66 behind Czech Out was sound enough when near the top of betting, and the winning rider returns. Latest was plain, but his prior BM66 fourth keeps him in the place mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | BM68 3 | $70,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 56kg | 1:03.96 | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/10/2026 | 17 | BM66 3 | $70,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 58kg | 1:03.39 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 56kg | 1:00.04 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Jake Toeroek | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Jake Toeroek | 1:02.86 | - | 0 |
| 0.81L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alyssa Webb
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has to bounce back after leading and fading to finish last in a M BM62 at Morphettville, beaten just under seven lengths in Saturday company. The run prior was a much stronger guide, winning an FM Mdn at Halidon by just over four lengths as favourite from Grand Millesime. Third-up with a claim, she is a sound place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/10/2026 | 20 | BM0-62 M 4U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Todd Pannell | 58kg | 1:09.85 | 1-1-9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/10/2026 | 249 | MDN FM 3U | $19,500.00 | Halidon | 1200m | Good 3 | Alyssa Webb | 56kg | 1:12.52 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 800m | Good | Alyssa Webb | 0:47.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.76L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 786m | Soft | Regan Bayliss | 0:45.66 | - | 0 |
| 8.13L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1400m | Good 4 | Ben Thompson | 57.5kg | 1:23.61 | 6-7-9 | 8 |
| 6.2L | $8.00 |
| 11/17 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $250,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Zac Lloyd | 55kg | 1:22.28 | 3-1-11 | 14 |
| 4.8L | $71.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 168 | MDN | $60,000.00 | Newcastle | 1350m | Good 4 | Pierre Boudvillain | 56kg | 1:21.68 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/07/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1200m | Good 4 | Reece Jones | 55kg | 1:13.17 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Jemma Gutte
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into fourth at Gawler last start, beaten just under four lengths behind Maysoonfly, but she raced keenly and laid out in the straight. She had been closer at the same venue two back when sixth, beaten two lengths at long odds. Place claims if she relaxes better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/11/2026 | 31 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1200m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 57kg | 1:11.31 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/10/2026 | 9 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1100m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 57kg | 1:07.46 | 3-4-6 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/09/2026 | 17 | BM0-64 | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 54.5kg | 1:03.72 | 5-9-11 | 11 |
| 5.7L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/09/2026 | 168 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 0:59.26 | 11-10-9 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Lauren Stojakovic | 1:01.48 | - | 0 |
| 1.47L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Lauren Stojakovic | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1100m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 57.5kg | 1:07.54 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/12 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Soft 5 | Lauren Stojakovic | 57.5kg | 1:01.00 | 3-2-6 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Brooke King
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was slow away and never threatened first-up at Murray Bdge, finishing ninth in a BM56 and beaten just under six lengths. Her previous run was also plain on heavy ground at Gawler in a BM58, where she offered little late. Improvement is required despite the suitable conditions.
Last Starts 18 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 | 28/10/2026 | 154 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 58kg | 0:57.79 | 4-5-9 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Tala Hutchinson | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2026 | 10 | BM58 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1516m | Heavy 10 | Alysha Warren | 56kg | 1:39.76 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 54kg | 1:14.33 | 7-8-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/13 | 29/04/2026 | 35 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 54kg | 1:14.79 | 12-9-4 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/03/2026 | 31 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 56kg | 1:13.62 | 7-5-7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 4U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good 4 | Kayla Crowther | 56kg | 1:01.60 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Kayla Crowther | 1:01.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.05L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Caitlin Tootell
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at recent starts, most recently finishing last at Gawler when beaten nine and a half lengths at big odds after settling back and making no impression. He was also second last in a BM56 at this track two back, albeit after racing wide on soft ground. Blinkers come off, but recent form is hard to like.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/11/2026 | 15 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1200m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 56kg | 1:11.31 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/10/2026 | 35 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jordyn Weatherley | 56kg | 1:14.76 | 10-8-10 | 10 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/09/2026 | 39 | BM0-56 CG | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good 4 | Tala Hutchinson | 57.5kg | 1:01.07 | 7-8-6 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 9 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Mildura | 1200m | Good 4 | Logan Mcneil | 59.5kg | 1:12.54 | 8-5-9 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | CL1 2U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Soft 6 | Jye Mcneil | 56kg | 1:19.16 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | BM56 2U | $22,000.00 | Echuca | 1200m | Heavy 9 | John Allen | 61kg | 1:14.62 | 10-9-10 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kerang | 1000m | Mitchell Aitken | 1:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 800m | Damien Thornton | 0:53.51 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Anna Jordsjo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a fair but unthreatening Morphettville return in a BM56, finishing second last and beaten just over four lengths after giving away a start. Her previous fourth at this track in an FM BM56 was better, though she has yet to place in three runs at this venue. Barrier one gives her every chance to improve, but others bring stronger current form. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/11/2026 | 65 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good 4 | Anna Jordsjo | 55kg | 1:01.02 | 8-8-8 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 900m | Soft | Jemma Gutte | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 30/08/2026 | 25 | BM0-56 FM | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jemma Gutte | 54kg | 1:16.78 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | BM56 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jemma Gutte | 52.5kg | 1:25.60 | 1-3-7 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Soft 5 | Jemma Gutte | 52kg | 1:07.53 | 7-8-9 | 9 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/07/2026 | 17 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Heavy 8 | Jemma Gutte | 52.5kg | 1:03.02 | 6-8-7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.90 |
| 5/10 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | BM0-54 | $19,500.00 | Bordertown | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Jemma Gutte | 55kg | 1:08.31 | 2-4-5 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 900m | Soft | Jemma Gutte | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |