Thomas Farms South Australian Derby (Group 1) (Turf) – Morphettville

Morphettville

19:35

Thomas Farms South Australian Derby (Group 1) (Turf)

Date 2026-05-02

Distance 1m4f129y

Class Class 1

Going Good

Type Flat

Surface Turf

Age Band 3yo

Prize £270,916

Runners (20)

EW Terms: 4 places, ¼ odds (standard bookmaker terms — may vary)

#	Horse	Jockey / Trainer	Wt	Gear	Form	OR	RPR	TS	Last	Crs	Dst	Val	Scr	EW	Odds
R17 (2)	Accidental Bid gr/b J:John Allen T:Ciaron Maher	J:John Allen T:Ciaron Maher	125	—	20-11	69	71	-	210d	—	—	—	4.8	—	—
Only better for two Aust runs. Knuckled down well in sticky going winning the (Bm62) under a big impost at Pakenham. Looks up against it.
R18 (7)	Lunar Force Bay J:TBC T:Robbie Griffiths	J: T:Robbie Griffiths	125	—	1426	63	97	-	52d	—	—	—	9.8	—	—
In the thick of it at Kilmore two back 31 Mar. Made late rally from the back at Caulfield. Hard to make a case.
R19 (11)	Shotaro Bay J:Todd Pannell T:Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young	J:Todd Pannell T:Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young	125	tb	73521	62	-	-	—	—	—	—	17.4	—	—
Dominant on-pace performance in the 3yo+ Mdn Plate at Kilmore. Rise to 2518m a new challenge. Just out of his maiden and facing tougher challenge here.
R20 (15)	Borchard Bay J:TBC T:Leah Conlon	J: T:Leah Conlon	125	—	-09515	58	-	-	—	—	—	—	9	—	—
Sent out $31 when unable to threaten at Balaklava. Has his first look at 2518m here. Others are packing more punch.
1 (5)	Single Choice Bay J:Jamie Mott T:Matt Cumani	J:Jamie Mott T:Matt Cumani	125	—	3-2151	88	116	-	42d	—	—	—	11.6	—	—
Ran on well to bag a 1.3 len win in the Galilee Series Final at Caulfield. Among the dangers.
2 (10)	Impulsive Reaction Black J:Daniel Moor T:Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young	J:Daniel Moor T:Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young	125	tb	2161	84	119	-	7d	—	—	—	25	—	—
On a quick back-up. Bided his time at the back and let down smartly here. Others rate stronger.
3 (12)	Kaye Jay Bay J:Mark Zahra T:Clayton Douglas	J:Mark Zahra T:Clayton Douglas	125	—	21434	80	121	-	28d	—	—	—	13.6	—	—
Freshened. Close placing in the Alister Clark Stakes at Caulfield. Sent out $26 when laboured to finish 4th in choppy conditions at Randwick. Could get into the placings.
4 (3)	Autumn Mystery Bay J:Brad Rawiller T:Rory Hunter	J:Brad Rawiller T:Rory Hunter	125	p	8-0709	79	120	-	7d	—	—	—	7.3	—	—
On a quick back-up. Had all before him at turn and went home tamely here. Can't enthuse.
5 (16)	Savisanta Bay J:Jye McNeil T:Chris Waller	J:Jye McNeil T:Chris Waller	125	b	-18520	76	122	-	28d	—	—	—	12	—	—
Now 4 weeks between runs. Close placing in the Alister Clark Stakes at Caulfield. Was a long way from the action in 2400m Australian Derby at Randwick. New to Morphettville.
6 (4)	Geneva Bay J:Rory Hutchings T:Kylie Hoskin	J:Rory Hutchings T:Kylie Hoskin	125	p	-71631	74	129	-	56d	—	—	—	21.1	—	—
Freshened. Good form across the ditch. Absorbs pressure well. New to Morphettville.
7 (17)	Amazake b/br J:Ben Melham T:Ciaron Maher	J:Ben Melham T:Ciaron Maher	125	t	30-243	72	118	-	42d	—	—	—	5.5	—	—
Void of early speed but he let down strongly Open company at Caulfield. Stiffer opposition here.
8 (8)	Engine Of War Bay J:Daniel Stackhouse T:Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	J:Daniel Stackhouse T:Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	125	t	70-274	71	121	-	7d	—	—	—	5.3	—	—
On a quick back-up. Ran on late from the back this track. Tackling stronger line-up.
9 (13)	Flying Brant Bay J:Jason Holder T:Stephen Theodore	J:Jason Holder T:Stephen Theodore	125	p	21253	71	116	-	7d	—	—	—	14.8	—	—
On a quick back-up. Run down in the shadows after giving a good kick this venue. Rise to 2518m a new challenge. Tackling stronger line-up.
10 (19)	Arabian Prince Bay J:Jamie Melham T:Michael Kent	J:Jamie Melham T:Michael Kent	125	—	66-012	70	117	-	196d	—	—	—	5	—	—
Broke maiden at Kilmore 31 Mar. Really good run coming from the back in Galilee Series Final at Caulfield. Shapes as a rough place prospect.
11 (14)	Cannae Bay J:Craig A Williams T:Danny O'Brien	J:Craig A Williams T:Danny O'Brien	125	—	4123	70	115	-	21d	—	—	—	16.5	—	—
Close placing in the Morphettville Guineas at Morphettville. Brave in defeat Port Adelaide Guineas here. Stamina on trial here. Not fancied.
12 (6)	Wigmore Bay J:Teodore Nugent T:Phillip Stokes	J:Teodore Nugent T:Phillip Stokes	125	—	-12547	70	128	-	7d	—	—	—	8.5	—	—
On a quick back-up. Better for first Aust run Ex-NZ. Raced in back half and failed to issue a serious challenge here at first run for new trainer. Keener on others.
13 (1)	Strictly Business Brown J:John Allen T:Thomas D Carberry	J:John Allen T:Thomas D Carberry	120	p	21-580	105	130	-	7d	—	—	—	13.8	—	—
On a quick back-up. Ridden cold and never in the picture this track. Usually gets back. Could add some value to exotics.
14 (18)	After Summer Chestnut J:Billy Egan T:Dominic Sutton	J:Billy Egan T:Dominic Sutton	120	—	33-623	92	128	-	21d	—	—	—	10.5	—	—
Refused to shirk task in Australian Oaks at Randwick. Makes a strong case in this company.
15 (9)	Silvasista br/gr J:Luke Currie T:Tony McEvoy & Calvin McEvoy	J:Luke Currie T:Tony McEvoy & Calvin McEvoy	120	v	-12011	78	117	-	7d	—	—	—	27.5	—	—
On a quick back-up. Shooting for hat-trick. Annexed the (Bm62) at Donald 14 Apr. Made easy work of VRC St Leger win at Flemington at $3.70.
16 (20)	Kazaru Bay J:Jacob Opperman T:Phillip Stokes	J:Jacob Opperman T:Phillip Stokes	120	b	-21147	73	119	-	7d	—	—	—	14.8	—	—
On a quick back-up. Started $51 when battled home in Open company this venue. Has her first look at 2518m here. Hard to warm to.

No odds data available.

Predictor

Scored on Official Rating (max 30), Recent Form (max 25), and Market Odds (max 20). Max score: 75.

1st

Silvasista

27.5

OR: 7 Form: 20.5 Odds: 0

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2nd

Impulsive Reaction

OR: 8.5 Form: 16.5 Odds: 0

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3rd

Geneva

21.1

OR: 6 Form: 15.1 Odds: 0

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Shotaro

17.4

OR: 3 Form: 14.4 Odds: 0

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Cannae

16.5

OR: 5 Form: 11.5 Odds: 0

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Flying Brant

14.8

OR: 5.3 Form: 9.5 Odds: 0

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Kazaru

14.8

OR: 5.8 Form: 9 Odds: 0

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Strictly Business

13.8

OR: 13.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Kaye Jay

13.6

OR: 7.5 Form: 6.1 Odds: 0

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Savisanta

OR: 6.5 Form: 5.5 Odds: 0

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Single Choice

11.6

OR: 9.5 Form: 2.1 Odds: 0

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After Summer

10.5

OR: 10.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Lunar Force

9.8

OR: 3.3 Form: 6.5 Odds: 0

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Borchard

OR: 2 Form: 7 Odds: 0

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Wigmore

8.5

OR: 5 Form: 3.5 Odds: 0

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Autumn Mystery

7.3

OR: 7.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Amazake

5.5

OR: 5.5 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Engine Of War

5.3

OR: 5.3 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Arabian Prince

OR: 5 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Accidental Bid

4.8

OR: 4.8 Form: 0 Odds: 0

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Ratings

Horse	OR	RPR	TS
Strictly Business	105	130	—
After Summer	92	128	—
Single Choice	88	116	—
Impulsive Reaction	84	119	—
Kaye Jay	80	121	—
Autumn Mystery	79	120	—
Silvasista	78	117	—
Savisanta	76	122	—
Geneva	74	129	—
Kazaru	73	119	—
Amazake	72	118	—
Engine Of War	71	121	—
Flying Brant	71	116	—
Arabian Prince	70	117	—
Cannae	70	115	—
Wigmore	70	128	—
Accidental Bid	69	71	—
Lunar Force	63	97	—
Shotaro	62	—	—
Borchard	58	—	—

Last Run

Horse	Last Run	Status
Impulsive Reaction	7d ago	Quick return
Autumn Mystery	7d ago	Quick return
Engine Of War	7d ago	Quick return
Flying Brant	7d ago	Quick return
Wigmore	7d ago	Quick return
Strictly Business	7d ago	Quick return
Silvasista	7d ago	Quick return
Kazaru	7d ago	Quick return
Cannae	21d ago	Fit
After Summer	21d ago	Fit
Kaye Jay	28d ago	Fit
Savisanta	28d ago	Fit
Single Choice	42d ago	Fit
Amazake	42d ago	Fit
Lunar Force	52d ago	Fresh
Geneva	56d ago	Fresh
Arabian Prince	196d ago	Long break
Accidental Bid	210d ago	Long break
Shotaro	—	—
Borchard	—	—