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

Horse Name

Barrier

Jockey

Trainer Name

Weight

Win

Hcp

Watadeel

Jacob Opperman

P Stokes

63.5

23%

39%

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

LAST 10

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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

Bons To Riches

Todd Pannell

Alexander Rae

26%

58%

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

Solid 61kg winner at Pakenham then looked likely but had a real fight on his hands and just missed at Cranbourne. Has early speed and flying this prep. This looks very winnable.

Win: 26%

Place: 58%

CAREER

19: 5-3-3

PRIZE MONEY

$160,340.00

AVG. PRIZE MONEY

$8,438.95

BEST HCP RATING

LAST 10

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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

Hot Digity Boom

J Holder

M Price & M Kent Jnr

17%

58%

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

LAST 10

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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

Streetcar Apollo

Jake Toeroek

David Jolly & Justin Potter

57.5

29%

57%

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

Aiming for hat-trick. Solid 60.5kg winner at Strathalbyn then started $6 when toughed it out in Benchmark 72 company here at this distance. Can lead or race handy. Should give a sight.

Win: 29%

Place: 57%

CAREER

21: 6-4-2

PRIZE MONEY

$160,710.00

AVG. PRIZE MONEY

$7,652.86

BEST HCP RATING

LAST 10

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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

Exalted Fire

Michael Hickmott

16%

46%

5. Exalted Fire

Barrier: 4

Jockey:

Trainer: Michael Hickmott

Weight: 57kg

Sire: Valentia

Dam: Exalted Halo

Bio: 8yo Bay Gelding

Location: Wellington SA

Comments

Resuming (23-weeks). Experienced campaigner. Seasoned galloper best over longer these days. Minor money hope at best fresh in this line-up.

Win: 16%

Place: 46%

CAREER

68: 11-12-8

PRIZE MONEY

$485,605.00

AVG. PRIZE MONEY

$7,141.25

BEST HCP RATING

LAST 10

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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

0: 0-0-0

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

Placo

Teagan Voorham

Luke O'Connor

27%

36%

6. Placo

Barrier: 8

Jockey: Teagan Voorham

Trainer: Luke O'Connor

Weight: 55kg

Sire: Starspangledbanner

Dam: Spinamiss

Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding

Location: Morphettville

Comments

In touch with leaders but couldn't find anything when pressured at Morphettville at resumption. Strips fitter second run back. Draw is problematic but could get into the placings on best form.

Win: 27%

Place: 36%

CAREER

11: 4-1-1

PRIZE MONEY

$88,770.00

AVG. PRIZE MONEY

$8,070.00

BEST HCP RATING

LAST 10

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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

Tapinforpar

Connor Murtagh

G Richards & D Moyle

15%

41%

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

Ran a cracking race when just edged out here last time. Sound claims.

Win: 15%

Place: 41%

CAREER

41: 6-3-8

PRIZE MONEY

$297,700.00

AVG. PRIZE MONEY

$7,260.98

BEST HCP RATING

LAST 10

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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

Zebella

Ms C Jones

P Stokes

13%

53%

8. Zebella

Barrier: 2

Jockey: Ms C Jones

Trainer: P Stokes

Weight: 55kg

Sire: Zebedee

Dam: Elldami

Bio: 6yo Grey Filly

Location: Morphettville

Comments

Long time since she last saluted. Raced off the speed, picked up soundly and wasn't beaten far this venue at this trip. Not the worst.

Win: 13%

Place: 53%

CAREER

30: 4-8-4

PRIZE MONEY

$284,340.00

AVG. PRIZE MONEY

$9,478.00

BEST HCP RATING

LAST 10

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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

Texan Windstorm

Rochelle Milnes

J F Macmillan

54.5

14%

46%

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

Experienced campaigner. Couldn't find anything when pressured this venue over this trip. Has a few runs under his belt this campaign but still needs to lift on last effort.

Win: 14%

Place: 46%

CAREER

57: 8-13-5

PRIZE MONEY

$333,625.00

AVG. PRIZE MONEY

$5,853.07

BEST HCP RATING

LAST 10

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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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