Murray Bridge Race 1 - Bridge Carpet Court Andrew Mills Gifford Hill Guineas (Bm66)
Nice little race to kick things off. CONTRARY (3) is one of only three winners in the race. Last raced two months ago when she toyed with a Class 1 field over 2000m at Murray Bridge. Four winners have come from that race to frank the form. Freshened up so the mile looks about right. Can get the job done again. TIKKAMOS (1) impressed over 1100m first-up at Morphettville then raced a touch closer and was too strong in a 1400m BM64 at Balaklava last time. Perfectly placed out to the mile at this stage of the campaign. Serious threat with the race fitness edge. CHICA ASTUTA (2) started favourite and looked to have every chance but found one better at her latest run over 1400m at the Parks track. Looks ready for a first crack at the mile. THE OBVIOUS CHILD (5) settled last in the field of five and was never a threat in the race won by TIKKAMOS recently. Has only raced twice so there is plenty of scope for improvement. KOSAJI (4) went okay on debut at Sale but might need more time.
Jockey: Jason Holder
Weight: 60kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Morphettville on August 29 over 1100m, slow going 1.4 len behind Barghest carrying 57.5kg at $15. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len in a 3yo Bm64 at Balaklava on September 16 over 1400m defeating Churchill Rose carrying 59kg at $1.80. Has upside and can make it two on the trot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/09/2026 | 18 | BM64 3 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 59kg | 1:23.97 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/12 | 29/08/2026 | 150 | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Soft 7 | Jason Holder | 57.5kg | 1:07.20 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 800m | Soft | Jason Holder | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 56kg | 1:11.97 | 6-6-8 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $4.80 |
| 3/3 | 14/03/2026 | - | BM62 2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 56.5kg | 0:57.69 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Taylor Johnstone | 1:06.34 | - | 0 |
| 0.87L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Will Price
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 10 in a F&M 0-64 at Morphettville Parks on September 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Diversity carrying 56.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 3rd in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1250m, slow going 2.5 len behind Pretty Baby carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Progressive filly who still has more to offer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/09/2026 | 28 | BM0-64 FM | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Good 4 | Noel Callow | 56.5kg | 1:25.43 | 2-2-2 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | BM66 3 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Soft 7 | Noel Callow | 56.5kg | 1:17.12 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 161 | BM66 3 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Soft 7 | Noel Callow | 56.5kg | 1:03.93 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $2.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:48.20 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:44.06 | - | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jacob Opperman | 54.5kg | 0:58.54 | 3-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Shayleigh Ingelse
Weight: 59kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.75 len in a Cl1-Sw at this track on August 5 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Empirestateofmind with 53kg at $4.60. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 len in a Cl1-Sw at Balaklava on July 26 over 2200m in soft going defeating Valued carrying 51kg at $6. Well placed. Drops back in trip while fresh - big chance to keep the ball rolling.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 05/08/2026 | 10 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 2000m | Soft 5 | Tala Hutchinson | 53kg | 2:05.26 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 26/07/2026 | 9 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Soft 7 | Tala Hutchinson | 51kg | 2:25.33 | 3-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/14 | 17/07/2026 | 9 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 6 | Tala Hutchinson | 51.5kg | 1:39.90 | 9-13-4 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/14 | 08/07/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Soft 7 | Tala Hutchinson | 51.5kg | 1:42.60 | 11-9-3 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 9/14 | 27/06/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN 2 | $120,295.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 6 | Emily Finnegan | 54kg | 1:27.18 | 12-10-9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Tala Hutchinson | 1:01.22 | - | 0 |
| 2.24L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 08/06/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1100m | Soft 6 | Tala Hutchinson | 51.5kg | 1:07.79 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 800m | Good | Tala Hutchinson | 0:48.38 | - | 0 |
| 3.21L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Noel Callow
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 5th of 10 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Sale on September 13 over 1415m, 3.5 len behind Mister Whiskers with 58kg at $3.70. This is a big ask but must respect the wily Stokes yard.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Sale | 1415m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 58kg | 1:26.44 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Lachlan Neindorf | 1:02.25 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Traralgon | 950m | Lachlan Neindorf | 0:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jake Toeroek
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Bm64 at this track on September 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Sidebar carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Second-up ran last in a small field in a 3yo Bm64 at Balaklava on September 16 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tikkamos with 57kg at $3.60. In the mix despite racing out of his grade.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | BM64 3 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Good 4 | Tala Hutchinson | 57kg | 1:23.97 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | BM64 3 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Soft 5 | Tala Hutchinson | 58.5kg | 1:13.71 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Tala Hutchinson | 1:02.84 | - | 0 |
| 1.86L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Tala Hutchinson | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Todd Pannell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Gawler on September 23 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Lunar Vista carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Before that ran second last in a small field in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Balaklava on September 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Largs Legacy with 54.5kg at $6. Not reliable enough and prepared to risk again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1500m | Good 4 | Tala Hutchinson | 54.5kg | 1:30.56 | 7-8-7 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1600m | Good 4 | Tala Hutchinson | 54.5kg | 1:36.87 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/09/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 5 | Tala Hutchinson | 54.5kg | 1:39.20 | 1-1-4 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Tala Hutchinson | 1:02.86 | - | 0 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | BM66 3 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Soft 7 | Tala Hutchinson | 53kg | 1:17.12 | 4-5-6 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Tala Hutchinson | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rose Hammond
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Morphettville on August 29 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Barghest carrying 55.5kg at $17. Last start 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Bm64 at Balaklava on September 16 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Tikkamos carrying 56kg at $7.50. Cherry ripe and can play a major role again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/09/2026 | 18 | BM64 3 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 56kg | 1:23.97 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 29/08/2026 | 154 | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Soft 7 | Taylor Johnstone | 55.5kg | 1:07.20 | 9-11-6 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Soft | Jason Holder | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN F 2 | $120,340.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 56kg | 1:01.48 | 7-10-8 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/03/2026 | 112 | OPEN 2 | $204,450.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 55kg | 1:06.03 | 6-9-5 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Taylor Johnstone | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 15/11/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 53kg | 0:59.44 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |