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3:22 PM- The Dominant Advantage (Bm78)

Sat 28th Feb, 2026 3:22 PM | Morphettville Parks | 1400m
Benchmark 78, Apprentices Can Claim, Handicap
Prize Of $65,000 : 1st $35,500, 2nd $11,600, 3rd $5,800, 4th $3,250, 5th $2,350, 6th $1,300, 7th $1,300, 8th $1,300, 9th $1,300, 10th $1,300
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Watadeel

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Jacob Opperman
Trainer: P Stokes
Weight: 63.5kg
Sire: Dundeel
Dam: Water Kiss
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Morphettville
Comments
Resuming (20-weeks). Winner fresh and 2 trials will have him ready for this. Winner at track and distance. Right in the mix fresh in this line-up.
Win: 23%
Place: 39%
CAREER
31: 7-2-3
PRIZE MONEY
$409,335.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,204.35
BEST HCP RATING
85
LAST 10
4x3015315x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
17: 3-1-0
SOFT
13: 3-1-3
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 2-0-1
2ND UP
6: 0-2-0
3RD UP
6: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
3: 0-0-1
CLOCKWISE
4: 1-0-1
A-CLOCKWISE
24: 6-2-2
NIGHT
2: 0-1-0
WET
14: 4-1-3
Previous Race
5-6 Hf Hd2L , Morphettville, 12/02/2026 1050M, Good , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jacob Opperman, Bar: 3 , 0kg, 1:04.37 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
8-8 2.313.7L , Gawler, 06/01/2026 1000M, Good , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jacob Opperman, Bar: 9 , 0kg, 1:01.59 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-9 Lg Nk4.4L , Murray Bdge, 11/10/2025 1600M, Good , Race 8, Murray Bridge Cup, $120,000.00 ($4,500.00), Jockey: Jacob Opperman, Bar: 4 , 55kg, 1:36.12 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6
1-5 1.8L , Morphettville Parks, 27/09/2025 1550M, Good , Race 1, Open Hcp, $65,000.00 ($35,500.00), Jockey: Rochelle Milnes, Bar: 5 , 54kg, 1:33.06 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
3-15 Hd1.2L , Balaklava, 10/09/2025 1600M, Soft , Race 9, Balaklava Cup, $123,500.00 ($10,750.00), Jockey: Jacob Opperman, Bar: 5 , 55kg, 1:37.19 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7

2. Bons To Riches

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Todd Pannell
Trainer: Alexander Rae
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Bon Aurum
Dam: Treasure Island
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Shouldered 61kg to victory at Pakenham. Worked on the speed and just missed in the 3yo+ (Bm74) at Cranbourne at this trip. Leads, handy. Highly rated in this line-up.
Win: 26%
Place: 58%
CAREER
19: 5-3-3
PRIZE MONEY
$160,340.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,438.95
BEST HCP RATING
74
LAST 10
2324x14112
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
11: 3-1-2
SOFT
4: 2-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
4: 0-2-1
1ST UP
5: 1-0-2
2ND UP
3: 1-0-0
3RD UP
3: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 3-3-2
NIGHT
7: 4-1-1
WET
4: 2-0-0
Previous Race
2-9 1.30.2L , Cranbourne, 13/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm74), $60,000.00 ($10,800.00), Jockey: M J Dee, Bar: 1 , 59.5kg, 1:23.43 , , Settled-2 800-1 400-1
1-9 1.8L , Racing.Com Park, 23/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, (Bm66), $60,000.00 ($33,000.00), Jockey: S Foley, Bar: 3 , 61kg, 1:23.76 , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-6 1.3L , Cranbourne, 10/01/2026 1300M, Good , Race 5, 3yo+ (Bm62), $27,000.00 ($14,850.00), Jockey: S Foley, Bar: 4 , 61kg, 1:17.63 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-3
4-7 Lg Nk1.1L , Mornington, 01/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, (Bm62), $35,000.00 ($1,750.00), Jockey: Jackson Radley, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 1:10.98 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-3
1-14 1.3L , Kyneton, 11/12/2025 1203M, Good , Race 9, (Bm56), $35,000.00 ($19,250.00), Jockey: Jackson Radley, Bar: 14 , 62kg, 1:11.21 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-6

3. Hot Digity Boom

Barrier: 3
Jockey: J Holder
Trainer: M Price & M Kent Jnr
Weight: 58kg
Sire: Spirit Of Boom
Dam: Queen Of The Falls
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Closed strongly from inside midfield to prevail in final bounds at Cranbourne. Good draw. Among the dangers.
Win: 17%
Place: 58%
CAREER
12: 2-3-2
PRIZE MONEY
$243,950.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$20,329.17
BEST HCP RATING
74
LAST 10
30422x4431
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
10: 2-1-2
SOFT
2: 0-2-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-1-0
2ND UP
3: 1-0-1
3RD UP
2: 0-0-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 2-3-2
NIGHT
2: 1-0-0
WET
2: 0-2-0
Previous Race
1-9 HdL , Cranbourne, 13/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, 3yo+ (Bm74), $60,000.00 ($33,000.00), Jockey: Thomas Stockdale, Bar: 2 , 57.5kg, 1:23.43 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
3-9 Sh Hd2.9L , Geelong, 26/01/2026 1340M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm66), $35,000.00 ($3,150.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 6 , 60kg, 1:18.41 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-5
4-12 34L , Flemington, 10/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm74), $130,000.00 ($6,500.00), Jockey: Beau Mertens, Bar: 3 , 57.5kg, 1:22.20 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
4-13 Hf Nk2L , Sandown-Lakeside, 26/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 4, (Bm66), $65,000.00 ($3,250.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 8 , 59.5kg, 1:10.83 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-8
2-10 Hf Hd0.2L , Sandown-Hillside, 14/06/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 3, 3yo Open Hcp, $150,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 4 , 53kg, 1:23.75 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-6

4. Streetcar Apollo

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Jake Toeroek
Trainer: David Jolly & Justin Potter
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Zoustar
Dam: Streetcar Isabelle
Bio: 6yo Brown Horse
Location: Inman Valley
Comments
Lining up for three wins on the trot. Shouldered 60.5kg to victory at Strathalbyn. Started $6 when sent forward and narrowly prevailed (Bm72) at this trip. Can lead or take a sit.
Win: 29%
Place: 57%
CAREER
21: 6-4-2
PRIZE MONEY
$160,710.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,652.86
BEST HCP RATING
73
LAST 10
302131x211
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
13: 4-4-1
SOFT
5: 1-0-0
HEAVY
3: 1-0-1
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 0-2-0
2ND UP
4: 2-0-0
3RD UP
4: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
3: 2-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
3: 2-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
8: 2-0-1
Previous Race
1-14 HdL , Morphettville Parks, 14/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, (Bm72), $55,000.00 ($30,000.00), Jockey: Jake Toeroek, Bar: 10 , 58.5kg, 1:23.57 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-2
1-14 2L , Strathalbyn, 01/02/2026 1350M, Good , Race 6, (Bm64), $30,000.00 ($14,900.00), Jockey: Jake Toeroek, Bar: 1 , 60.5kg, 1:23.02 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
2-9 Nk0.1L , Murray Bdge, 17/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, 4yo+ Hcp (66), $50,000.00 ($8,900.00), Jockey: Jake Toeroek, Bar: 2 , 59kg, 1:10.56 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
1-14 Lg NkL , Morphettville Parks, 28/06/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 9, (Bm64), $50,000.00 ($27,300.00), Jockey: J Potter, Bar: 12 , 58kg, 1:26.14 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
3-12 1/20.6L , Morphettville Parks, 07/06/2025 1400M, Heavy , Race 9, (Bm68), $55,000.00 ($4,900.00), Jockey: J Potter, Bar: 4 , 56kg, 1:28.12 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

5. Exalted Fire

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Caitlin Tootell
Trainer: Michael Hickmott
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Valentia
Dam: Exalted Halo
Bio: 8yo Bay Gelding
Location: Wellington SA
Comments
First-up (23-weeks). Seasoned performer. Will have much longer trips in mind. Only for wider exotics fresh in this affair.
Win: 16%
Place: 46%
CAREER
68: 11-12-8
PRIZE MONEY
$485,605.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,141.25
BEST HCP RATING
72
LAST 10
574226240x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
38: 5-6-3
SOFT
26: 4-6-5
HEAVY
4: 2-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-1-0
2ND UP
6: 1-1-2
3RD UP
6: 0-2-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 0-3-0
A-CLOCKWISE
40: 7-9-6
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
30: 6-6-5
Previous Race
10-10 123.7L , Morphettville Parks, 20/09/2025 1950M, Good , Race 4, (Rs1ly), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: Todd Pannell, Bar: 9 , 59.5kg, 2:01.48 , , Settled-3 800-4 400-4
4-12 Lg Nk1.7L , Morphettville Parks, 23/08/2025 1950M, Soft , Race 3, (Bm78), $65,000.00 ($3,250.00), Jockey: Caitlin Tootell, Bar: 7 , 55kg, 2:01.28 , , Settled-2 800-3 400-3
2-7 2.31.3L , Morphettville, 09/08/2025 2008M, Soft , Race 1, (Bm78), $65,000.00 ($11,600.00), Jockey: Caitlin Tootell, Bar: 7 , 54.5kg, 2:09.13 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-2
4-7 2.34.2L , Murray Bdge, 04/08/2025 1000M, Soft , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Ben Price, Bar: 5 , 0kg, 1:00.83 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-10 3/46.2L , Murray Bdge, 12/07/2025 2000M, Soft , Race 3, (Bm78), $65,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: Emily Pozman, Bar: 6 , 55.5kg, 2:03.92 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1

6. Placo

Barrier: 8
Jockey: Teagan Voorham
Trainer: Luke O'Connor
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Starspangledbanner
Dam: Spinamiss
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Morphettville
Comments
Rider found a forward spot at Morphettville but he put in a very lacklustre finish at resumption. Will be fitter second-up. Barrier 8 looks grim. Could give some cheek at odds.
Win: 27%
Place: 36%
CAREER
11: 4-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$88,770.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,070.00
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
x3711818x8
FIRM
1: 0-1-0
GOOD
2: 0-0-0
SOFT
6: 2-0-1
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 1-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
2: 0-1-0
3RD UP
2: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
8: 3-0-1
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 3-0-1
Previous Race
8-13 1.34.9L , Morphettville, 07/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 10, (Bm68), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: Jake Toeroek, Bar: 7 , 60.5kg, 1:09.50 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
8-11 1.54.8L , Morphettville, 13/09/2025 1600M, Good , Race 9, (Bm70), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: Connor Murtagh, Bar: 10 , 60kg, 1:36.74 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
1-11 HdL , Morphettville Parks, 23/08/2025 1550M, Soft , Race 7, (Bm64), $50,000.00 ($27,300.00), Jockey: J Holder, Bar: 11 , 61kg, 1:34.03 , , Settled-8 800-6 400-6
8-13 Lg Nk3.3L , Murray Bdge, 02/08/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm76), $65,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: Rochelle Milnes, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 1:24.79 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-1
1-12 1.3L , Morphettville Parks, 19/07/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 7, Hcp (C2), $55,000.00 ($30,000.00), Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf, Bar: 12 , 60kg, 1:26.50 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

7. Tapinforpar

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Connor Murtagh
Trainer: G Richards & D Moyle
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Spieth
Dam: Ready To Lift
Bio: 6yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Morphettville 1
Comments
Narrow miss in the (Bm72) this track 14 Feb. Can make his presence felt.
Win: 15%
Place: 41%
CAREER
41: 6-3-8
PRIZE MONEY
$297,700.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$7,260.98
BEST HCP RATING
68
LAST 10
x90780x152
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
31: 6-2-7
SOFT
10: 0-1-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 1-1-0
2ND UP
6: 0-0-1
3RD UP
5: 1-1-2
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
41: 6-3-8
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
10: 0-1-1
Previous Race
2-14 Hf Hd0.2L , Morphettville Parks, 14/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, (Bm72), $55,000.00 ($9,800.00), Jockey: Connor Murtagh, Bar: 2 , 57.5kg, 1:23.57 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-8
5-11 Sh Hd2.2L , Morphettville, 31/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 3, (Bm72), $55,000.00 ($2,050.00), Jockey: Alana Livesey, Bar: 4 , 56kg, 1:24.71 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
1-7 Sh NkL , Gawler, 03/01/2026 1207M, Good , Race 2, Hcp (70), $55,000.00 ($30,000.00), Jockey: Alana Livesey, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 1:11.02 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
13-13 Lg Nk16.6L , Morphettville Parks, 28/06/2025 1550M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm76), $65,000.00 (), Jockey: Sheridan Clarke, Bar: 12 , 53kg, 1:34.74 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-5
8-11 Lg hd2.9L , Murray Bdge, 14/06/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 8, (Bm76), $65,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: Rochelle Milnes, Bar: 3 , 53.5kg, 1:25.85 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3

8. Zebella

Barrier: 2
Jockey: Ms C Jones
Trainer: P Stokes
Weight: 55kg
Sire: Zebedee
Dam: Elldami
Bio: 6yo Grey Filly
Location: Morphettville
Comments
Last win was 14 Sep 2024. Kept finding the line without threatening here at this distance. Can play a role.
Win: 13%
Place: 53%
CAREER
30: 4-8-4
PRIZE MONEY
$284,340.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$9,478.00
BEST HCP RATING
72
LAST 10
636x262586
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
23: 4-4-3
SOFT
5: 0-3-1
HEAVY
2: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
7: 2-3-0
2ND UP
7: 1-3-1
3RD UP
4: 0-1-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
30: 4-8-4
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 0-4-1
Previous Race
6-14 Hf Hd2.3L , Morphettville Parks, 14/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, (Bm72), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: Jacob Opperman, Bar: 3 , 58.5kg, 1:23.57 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-5
8-13 1/23.2L , Morphettville, 31/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 11, (Bm70), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: Alysha Warren, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 1:09.65 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
5-6 1.37.4L , Murray Bdge, 19/01/2026 800M, Good , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jacob Opperman, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 0:48.95 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-7 1.34.6L , Gawler, 13/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 2, (Rs0ly), $55,000.00 ($2,050.00), Jockey: Alysha Warren, Bar: 7 , 56.5kg, 1:11.43 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
2-5 3/41.3L , Morphettville Parks, 29/11/2025 1250M, Soft , Race 3, (Rs1ly), $55,000.00 ($9,800.00), Jockey: Jacob Opperman, Bar: 5 , 57kg, 1:14.69 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1

9. Texan Windstorm

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Rochelle Milnes
Trainer: J F Macmillan
Weight: 54.5kg
Sire: No Nay Never
Dam: Tornado Lil
Bio: 8yo Bay Colt
Location: Goolwa
Comments
Seasoned performer. In touch but couldn't find anything when pressured here over this trip. Has a few runs under his belt this campaign and one for exotics.
Win: 14%
Place: 46%
CAREER
57: 8-13-5
PRIZE MONEY
$333,625.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$5,853.07
BEST HCP RATING
67
LAST 10
560x039720
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
38: 7-9-3
SOFT
17: 1-4-2
HEAVY
2: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 0-1-1
2ND UP
6: 0-2-2
3RD UP
6: 1-2-1
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 1-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
52: 8-11-4
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
19: 1-4-2
Previous Race
11-14 Hf Hd4.2L , Morphettville Parks, 14/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, (Bm72), $55,000.00 (), Jockey: Caitlin Tootell, Bar: 6 , 56kg, 1:23.57 , , Settled-3 800-2 400-3
2-11 Sh Hd1.8L , Morphettville, 31/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 3, (Bm72), $55,000.00 ($9,800.00), Jockey: Rochelle Milnes, Bar: 3 , 57.5kg, 1:24.71 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
7-9 1/22.6L , Murray Bdge, 17/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 6, (Bm70), $55,000.00 ($1,100.00), Jockey: Ms T Johnstone, Bar: 2 , 57.5kg, 1:24.35 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
9-11 1/24.7L , Morphettville, 27/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 6, (Bm64), $50,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Jake Toeroek, Bar: 6 , 62.5kg, 1:10.31 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
3-9 Lg Nk0.8L , Morphettville Parks, 15/11/2025 1250M, Good , Race 7, E&G (Bm66), $50,000.00 ($4,450.00), Jockey: M Chadwick, Bar: 8 , 58.5kg, 1:14.06 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3

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