Murray Bridge Race 2 - Smedley Tyre Service Mdn Plate
ARCTURUS STAR (3) is knocking on the door and looks ready to peak. Draws ideally and doesn't need to improve much to break through. MAGNUS MAXIMUS (1) finished strongly when narrowly beaten fresh at Echuca and is sure to have taken improvement. Will likely drift back again but should be charging home late. WORD GAME (13) resumes for the Rutten camp after catching the eye on debut in February, storming home from the tail to finish fourth in a strong maiden. She's fitter for a solid trial but faces a tricky draw and will also be doing her best work late. TORPEDOES (6) has been below expectations this prep but is worth one more chance on the strength of his debut campaign. Expect Pannell to press forward and give them something to chase. LOSEYATOETOE (11) continues to race well, though the awkward draw means Holder will need to produce a smart ride.

Jockey: Brooke King
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Dragon Fish carrying 56kg at $5. Before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 29 over 1200m, 9 len behind Roadking carrying 55kg at $101. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | MDN 2U | $19,500.00 | Port Augusta | 1200m | Good | Polly Brewster | 56kg | 1:13.54 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/13 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Good 4 | Alyssa Webb | 55kg | 1:14.79 | 4-4-7 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 58kg | 1:12.48 | 2-3-10 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/04/2026 | 79 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 58kg | 0:59.72 | 6-4-9 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $151.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Ashvin Goindasamy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 4 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1400m | Good 4 | Sairyn Fawke | 58kg | 1:28.32 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $31.00 |
| 13/13 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 55kg | 1:23.40 | 3-7-13 | 11 |
| 13.6L | $201.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Margaret Collett | 1:00.44 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Johnstone
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Morphettville Parks 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Wine Snob carrying 56kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1250m, long-neck behind Brand Her Bold with 55.5kg at $41. Top three prospects again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | MDN 2U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 6 | Taylor Johnstone | 56kg | 1:25.13 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/04/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 55.5kg | 1:15.27 | 9-9-3 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Good 4 | Dom Tourneur | 57kg | 1:11.97 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Good 4 | Dom Tourneur | 57kg | 1:24.23 | 7-5-9 | 8 |
| 11.9L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Dom Tourneur | 53kg | 1:04.53 | - | 0 |
| 2.93L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Andrew Stead | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Margaret Collett
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1400m, 9 len behind Dirty Old Town carrying 56.5kg at $20. On debut fifth of 11 at this track 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw November 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Frontpoint with 53.5kg at $51. Prefer to see how he returns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Margaret Collett | 1:03.12 | - | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Margaret Collett | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Margaret Collett | 56.5kg | 1:23.40 | 1-1-12 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $20.00 |
| 2/14 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Margaret Collett | 56.5kg | 1:25.48 | 8-7-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Gawler | 1500m | Good 3 | Ben Price | 56.5kg | 1:30.95 | 7-10-11 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Good 3 | Alysha Warren | 54.5kg | 1:22.12 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/11/2025 | - | MDN CG 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good 4 | Alysha Warren | 53.5kg | 1:14.17 | 2-5-5 | 10 |
| 3.4L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Caitlin Tootell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1050m, slow going 1.2 len behind Darlinc carrying 56kg at $41. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Naracoorte 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 3 len behind Taken To Task carrying 56kg at $81. Hard to have in this company.
Last Starts 33 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 | 19/04/2026 | 13 | MDN 2U | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1100m | Good 4 | Stacey Metcalfe | 56kg | 1:06.07 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/04/2026 | 171 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Soft 5 | Caitlin Tootell | 56kg | 1:05.02 | 3-2-6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 900m | Good | Stacey Metcalfe | 51kg | 0:54.14 | - | 0 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/10/2025 | 26 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Penola | 1400m | Soft 5 | Stacey Metcalfe | 56kg | 1:28.42 | 6-9-9 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $71.00 |
| 11/12 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1300m | Soft 7 | Stacey Metcalfe | 56kg | 1:22.92 | 2-6-11 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Naracoorte | 1000m | Soft | Stacey Metcalfe | 51kg | 0:55.26 | - | 0 |
| 1.55L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Stacey Metcalfe
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 2 len behind He's A Hustler carrying 55kg at $101. Last start 8th of 10 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 21 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Baie De Seine carrying 55kg at $12. Better effort last start but looks tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/04/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Good 3 | Makisha Salter | 55kg | 1:16.94 | 6-5-8 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/04/2026 | 102 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1300m | Good 4 | Makisha Salter | 55kg | 1:16.40 | 12-9-5 | 11 |
| 2.1L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Makisha Salter | 1:01.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 31/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 1100m | Good 3 | Cian Macredmond | 56kg | 1:04.16 | 10-12-12 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $151.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 800m | Cian Macredmond | 0:50.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Harry Grace
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Nordic Viking carrying 55.5kg at $26. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Naracoorte 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 19 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Taken To Task with 55kg at $4.40. In the mix 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/05/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Soft 5 | Harry Grace | 55.5kg | 1:12.70 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 2U | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1100m | Good 4 | Kayla Crowther | 55kg | 1:06.07 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 318 | MDN FM 3U | $19,500.00 | Clare | 1100m | Good 4 | Isaac Sit | 54.5kg | 1:12.15 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Kayla Crowther | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Jacob Opperman | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 21/05/2025 | - | CL1 2 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good 4 | Polly Brewster | 54kg | 1:01.14 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Sophie Logan
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months did the work up front then tired ran last of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Maldivica with 57kg at $61. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Goulburn Mdn on December 19 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Madame Fiocca with 55kg at $151. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
Last Starts 9 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 | 13/05/2026 | 122 | MDN FM 2U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1100m | Soft 5 | Sophie Logan | 57kg | 1:06.35 | 1-1-10 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 600m | Good | Sophie Logan | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 11/01/2026 | 23 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Nowra | 1400m | Good 3 | Amy Mclucas | 55kg | 1:23.75 | 1-2-9 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Goulburn | 1100m | Good 3 | Amy Mclucas | 55kg | 1:04.66 | 1-1-5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN | $42,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Olivia Chambers | 53.5kg | 0:57.78 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 790m | Soft | Ellen Hennessy | 50.5kg | 0:46.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.03L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Holder
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Brand Her Bold carrying 55kg at $6. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Nordic Viking with 55.5kg at $5.50. Ready to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 06/05/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Soft 5 | Rochelle Milnes | 55.5kg | 1:12.70 | 6-6-4 | 10 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 18/04/2026 | 91 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 55kg | 1:15.27 | 3-1-4 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 800m | Good | Rochelle Milnes | 0:47.03 | - | 0 |
| 1.34L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Dylan Caboche | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 54.5kg | 1:23.40 | 4-3-8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 54.5kg | 1:05.93 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1200m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 55.5kg | 1:10.52 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Jackson Murphy
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly making debut by Addictive Nature out of Deplorable. Was third in a Murray Bridge trial over 1000m on May 7. Capable of a solid performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Ashvin Goindasamy | 50kg | 1:02.63 | - | 0 |
| 1.54L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 600m | Good | Jackson Murphy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Teagan Voorham
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 4th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Bardigrub with 56kg at $6.50. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 800m | Soft | Teagan Voorham | 52kg | 0:52.00 | - | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good 4 | Todd Pannell | 56kg | 0:57.27 | 9-9-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Todd Pannell | 53kg | 1:00.66 | - | 0 |
| 0.21L | $0.00 |