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3:57 PM- Sportsbet Matrice Stakes

Sat 28th Mar, 2026 3:57 PM | Morphettville | 1200m
Open, Apprentices Cannot Claim, 3yo+, Set Weight With Penaltie
Prize Of $120,000 : 1st $65,200, 2nd $21,250, 3rd $10,750, 4th $6,000, 5th $4,500, 6th $2,460, 7th $2,460, 8th $2,460, 9th $2,460, 10th $2,460, trophy_total_value $340
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Arkansaw Kid

Barrier: 1
Jockey: L Currie
Trainer: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
Weight: 62kg
Sire: Harry Angel
Dam: Florabella
Bio: 5yo Colt
Location: Flemington
Comments
Let-up (49-days). At optimum distance. Drawn to get a conservative run. Rates highly.
Win: 17%
Place: 60%
CAREER
30: 5-10-3
PRIZE MONEY
$2,180,890.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$72,696.33
BEST HCP RATING
108
LAST 10
6x22102327
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
21: 3-4-3
SOFT
6: 0-5-0
HEAVY
3: 2-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 2-2-0
2ND UP
5: 1-2-1
3RD UP
5: 2-0-0
GROUP 1
8: 0-1-1
GROUP 2
6: 2-2-0
GROUP 3
4: 0-2-1
LISTED RACES
6: 2-3-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 1-2-1
A-CLOCKWISE
26: 4-10-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
9: 2-6-0
Previous Race
7-10 Hf Hd4.3L , Te Rapa, 07/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 8, Bcd Group Sprint, $500,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: O P Bosson, Bar: 7 , 59kg, 1:21.21 , , Settled-4 800-2 400-2
2-13 3/40.8L , Ellerslie, 24/01/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 6, Sistema Railway, $700,000.00 ($129,500.00), Jockey: O P Bosson, Bar: 8 , 58kg, 1:09.55 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
3-14 Lg Nk0.5L , Racing.Com Park, 13/12/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ Swp, $1,000,000.00 ($95,000.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 9 , 59kg, 1:22.92 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
2-14 1.30.8L , Cranbourne, 22/11/2025 1200M, Good , Race 9, 3yo+ Swp, $1,005,000.00 ($110,000.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 8 , 59kg, 1:09.86 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-3
10-15 Sh Nk4.1L , Caulfield, 20/09/2025 1400M, Good , Race 8, Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes, $1,004,900.00 (), Jockey: B Shinn, Bar: 1 , 56kg, 1:21.39 , , Settled-4 800-3 400-4

2. Chicago Storm

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Rochelle Milnes
Trainer: D B Aldridge
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Trust In A Gust
Dam: Bent Chicago
Bio: 7yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Murray Bridge
Comments
Resuming (13-weeks). Saluted this track first-up last prep while fitted with 1 trials, latest at Oakbank. Sound claims fresh in this affair.
Win: 32%
Place: 65%
CAREER
34: 11-8-3
PRIZE MONEY
$540,150.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$15,886.76
BEST HCP RATING
97
LAST 10
396x17129x
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
22: 7-4-3
SOFT
10: 3-4-0
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
8: 3-2-0
2ND UP
7: 1-2-1
3RD UP
6: 4-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
3: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
6: 1-0-1
CLOCKWISE
5: 2-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
34: 11-8-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
12: 4-4-0
Previous Race
2-11 Nk3.3L , Oakbank, 05/03/2026 1050M, Good , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Rochelle Milnes, Bar: 12 , 0kg, 1:04.14 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-9 Hf Hd4.7L , Morphettville, 27/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 8, Christmas Hcp, $120,325.00 ($2,460.00), Jockey: Rochelle Milnes, Bar: 2 , 59.5kg, 1:08.88 , , Settled-6 800-6 400-4
2-5 1.31.3L , Morphettville Parks, 06/12/2025 1250M, Good , Race 5, Open Hcp, $65,000.00 ($11,600.00), Jockey: Rochelle Milnes, Bar: 1 , 61kg, 1:14.77 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-5
1-10 1/2L , Morphettville, 22/11/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 5, Open Hcp, $105,000.00 ($57,250.00), Jockey: Rochelle Milnes, Bar: 3 , 60kg, 1:11.25 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
7-14 DH3.6L , Gawler, 24/10/2025 1500M, Soft , Race 7, Gawler Cup, $107,500.00 ($2,350.00), Jockey: Rochelle Milnes, Bar: 13 , 59.5kg, 1:33.47 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3

3. Power Beau

Barrier: 8
Jockey: B Kennedy
Trainer: Wayne Brown
Weight: 57.5kg
Sire: Brazen Beau
Dam: Catch That Cat
Bio: 5yo Colt
Location: Gawler
Comments
Handy and acquitted himself fairly well this venue. Not as well drawn this time. Can make his presence felt.
Win: 29%
Place: 58%
CAREER
24: 7-4-3
PRIZE MONEY
$208,340.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$8,680.83
BEST HCP RATING
90
LAST 10
213271x814
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
15: 4-3-1
SOFT
7: 2-1-2
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-0-1
2ND UP
3: 2-0-0
3RD UP
3: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
21: 7-4-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
9: 3-1-2
Previous Race
4-10 3/42L , Morphettville, 09/03/2026 1100M, Good , Race 6, Manihi Classic, $120,403.00 ($6,000.00), Jockey: Will Price, Bar: 5 , 57.5kg, 1:04.04 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
1-11 1.3L , Morphettville, 21/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, City Of Marion Stakes, $120,340.00 ($65,540.00), Jockey: Will Price, Bar: 10 , 54kg, 1:10.21 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
8-9 Lg Nk2.6L , Morphettville, 07/02/2026 1100M, Good , Race 8, (Bm78), $65,000.00 ($1,300.00), Jockey: Teagan Voorham, Bar: 9 , 59.5kg, 1:03.56 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7
1-13 1/2L , Tamworth, 29/08/2025 1200M, Good , Race 7, (Bm82), $27,000.00 ($13,950.00), Jockey: Kody Nestor, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 1:10.73 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
7-12 1.84.2L , Eagle Farm, 09/08/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 8, (Rs0mw), $85,000.00 ($1,000.00), Jockey: Luke Dempsey, Bar: 1 , 55.5kg, 1:11.82 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3

4. Dirty Grin

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Todd Pannell
Trainer: Nick Ryan
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Zacinto
Dam: Pearly Whites
Bio: 6yo Bay Colt
Location: Flemington
Comments
Freshened. Bided his time at the back and let down smartly at Flemington at this distance. Better draw here and under less weight. Can play a role.
Win: 29%
Place: 63%
CAREER
24: 7-6-2
PRIZE MONEY
$265,015.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$11,042.29
BEST HCP RATING
83
LAST 10
3129x17491
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
15: 4-5-1
SOFT
6: 2-0-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
3: 1-1-1
1ST UP
6: 2-3-0
2ND UP
5: 2-1-0
3RD UP
4: 1-0-2
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
11: 5-1-1
NIGHT
2: 0-1-0
WET
6: 2-0-0
Previous Race
1-11 Lg NkL , Flemington, 28/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 2, (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($44,000.00), Jockey: R Mc Leod, Bar: 10 , 60kg, 1:10.00 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-9
9-12 1.35L , Caulfield, 31/01/2026 1400M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: J Mott, Bar: 10 , 57.5kg, 1:23.82 , , Settled-11 800-11 400-12
4-12 1/22.7L , Flemington, 17/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($6,500.00), Jockey: L Currie, Bar: 1 , 57.5kg, 1:08.78 , , Settled-12 800-12 400-12
7-16 23.8L , Racing.Com Park, 13/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 10, 3yo+ (Bm84), $100,000.00 ($2,000.00), Jockey: R Mc Leod, Bar: 11 , 57.5kg, 1:09.03 , , Settled-13 800-13 400-14
1-8 3/4L , Geelong, 26/11/2025 1214M, Good , Race 7, 3yo+ (Bm74), $40,000.00 ($22,000.00), Jockey: R Mc Leod, Bar: 6 , 61kg, 1:10.69 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8

5. Great Maximus

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Jake Toeroek
Trainer: R & C Jolly
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Magnus
Dam: Impeach
Bio: 5yo Bay Gelding
Location: Morphettville
Comments
Now 4 weeks between runs. Tame to line in small field at Flemington. Coming back in distance. Minor money hope at best.
Win: 29%
Place: 52%
CAREER
21: 6-0-5
PRIZE MONEY
$290,400.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,828.57
BEST HCP RATING
82
LAST 10
14355x5344
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
13: 3-0-2
SOFT
6: 1-0-3
HEAVY
2: 2-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 2-0-0
2ND UP
4: 1-0-2
3RD UP
3: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
4: 0-0-1
CLOCKWISE
5: 3-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
21: 6-0-5
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
8: 3-0-3
Previous Race
4-7 2.85.2L , Flemington, 28/02/2026 1400M, Good , Race 3, (Bm78), $130,000.00 ($6,500.00), Jockey: Emily Pozman, Bar: 4 , 59.5kg, 1:23.25 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-4
4-9 1.52.1L , Flemington, 14/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, (Bm90), $151,000.00 ($7,500.00), Jockey: Damian Lane, Bar: 8 , 57kg, 1:10.51 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
3-10 1.51.9L , Morphettville, 31/01/2026 1100M, Good , Race 8, Durbridge Stakes, $120,340.00 ($10,750.00), Jockey: Ms C Jones, Bar: 5 , 58.5kg, 1:03.22 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-4
5-7 1.32.7L , Murray Bdge, 10/01/2026 1100M, Good , Race 2, (Bm82), $65,000.00 ($2,350.00), Jockey: Caitlyn Munro, Bar: 5 , 57kg, 1:05.81 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-2
5-10 Nk2.7L , Morphettville Parks, 23/08/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 8, Leon Macdonald Stakes, $120,325.00 ($4,500.00), Jockey: Ms C Jones, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 1:23.31 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4

6. Rue De Royale

Barrier: 9
Jockey: Jett Stanley
Trainer: T & C McEvoy
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: Per Incanto
Dam: Urban Royal
Bio: 4yo Colt
Location: Flemington
Comments
Fresh. Last assignment this trip when went close in thrilling finish when in the market down the Flemington straight 28 Feb. On pacer. Can play a role.
Win: 8%
Place: 56%
CAREER
25: 2-8-4
PRIZE MONEY
$999,450.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$39,978.00
BEST HCP RATING
81
LAST 10
55x3513622
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
21: 2-7-3
SOFT
4: 0-1-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 0-1-1
2ND UP
5: 1-2-0
3RD UP
4: 1-1-2
GROUP 1
3: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
2: 0-1-1
GROUP 3
1: 0-1-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-0-1
CLOCKWISE
0: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
25: 2-8-4
NIGHT
1: 0-0-1
WET
4: 0-1-1
Previous Race
2-11 3/40.4L , Flemington, 28/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 2, (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($14,400.00), Jockey: Jackson Radley, Bar: 8 , 58.5kg, 1:10.00 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
2-9 1.50.1L , Flemington, 14/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 5, (Bm90), $151,000.00 ($27,000.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 2 , 55kg, 1:10.51 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
6-10 3/42.5L , Caulfield, 31/01/2026 1100M, Good , Race 8, 3yo+ (Bm84), $130,000.00 ($2,600.00), Jockey: Ryan Houston, Bar: 6 , 56.5kg, 1:03.71 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7
3-12 Hf Nk0.7L , Flemington, 10/01/2026 1200M, Good , Race 9, 3yo+ (Bm74), $130,000.00 ($11,700.00), Jockey: Ryan Houston, Bar: 3 , 61.5kg, 1:11.29 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-5
1-15 Lg NkL , Flemington, 31/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 8, (Bm70), $65,000.00 ($35,750.00), Jockey: Jackson Radley, Bar: 1 , 60.5kg, 1:09.65 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-2

7. Mt Niseko

Barrier: 2
Jockey: J Holder
Trainer: Chris Bieg
Weight: 56.5kg
Sire: I Am Invincible
Dam: Rioghan
Bio: 6yo Bay Colt
Location: Morphettville 1
Comments
Comfortably beaten this venue at resumption. Keener on others.
Win: 23%
Place: 57%
CAREER
30: 7-5-5
PRIZE MONEY
$381,911.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$12,730.37
BEST HCP RATING
76
LAST 10
38112175x9
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
21: 7-4-3
SOFT
6: 0-1-1
HEAVY
2: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
1: 0-0-1
1ST UP
5: 1-0-2
2ND UP
4: 1-0-0
3RD UP
4: 1-0-1
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
4: 3-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
9: 3-1-1
NIGHT
1: 0-0-1
WET
8: 0-1-1
Previous Race
9-10 3/45.6L , Morphettville, 09/03/2026 1100M, Good , Race 6, Manihi Classic, $120,403.00 ($2,460.00), Jockey: Luke Cartwright, Bar: 9 , 54kg, 1:04.04 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-4
2-6 Hf Hd0.1L , Morphettville, 12/02/2026 1050M, Good , Race 5, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: J Holder, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 1:04.37 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-10 Hf Nk1.4L , Morphettville, 22/11/2025 1200M, Soft , Race 5, Open Hcp, $105,000.00 ($3,750.00), Jockey: Jessica Tzaferis, Bar: 6 , 54kg, 1:11.25 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
7-12 3/44.1L , Flemington, 08/11/2025 1100M, Heavy , Race 9, 3yo+ (Bm80), $152,245.00 ($3,000.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 4 , 60.5kg, 1:06.15 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-8
1-8 3/4L , Morphettville, 01/11/2025 1100M, Good , Race 3, (Bm82), $65,000.00 ($35,500.00), Jockey: J Holder, Bar: 1 , 55.5kg, 1:03.48 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-1

8. Shadhavar

Barrier: 5
Jockey: Jacob Opperman
Trainer: Tom Dabernig
Weight: 54.5kg
Sire: Pride Of Dubai
Dam: Cross Legend
Bio: 4yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Warrnambool
Comments
Led and asserted total authority winning the Magic Mill SA 3&4yo Classic at Murray Bridge Gh first up. Strips fitter second run back. Jump-and-run racemare. Highly rated in this line-up.
Win: 31%
Place: 62%
CAREER
13: 4-2-2
PRIZE MONEY
$244,000.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$18,769.23
BEST HCP RATING
82
LAST 10
8x536212x1
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
7: 3-1-1
SOFT
6: 1-1-1
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-0-0
2ND UP
2: 1-0-1
3RD UP
2: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
2: 0-0-1
LISTED RACES
0: 0-0-0
CLOCKWISE
1: 1-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
13: 4-2-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
6: 1-1-1
Previous Race
1-9 2.3L , Murray Bdge, 07/03/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, Magic Mill Sa 3&4yo Classic, $123,750.00 ($67,725.00), Jockey: Jacob Opperman, Bar: 1 , 56.5kg, 1:11.73 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-6 2.3L , Ballarat, 23/02/2026 900M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: B Rawiller, Bar: 2 , 0kg, 0:53.36 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-12 3/44.3L , Caulfield, 15/10/2025 1440M, Good , Race 3, 3yo+ (Bm70), $130,000.00 ($23,400.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 3 , 62kg, 1:24.32 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
1-10 NkL , Caulfield, 20/09/2025 1400M, Good , Race 2, 4yo+ M (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($44,000.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:23.09 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
2-12 3.31.3L , Caulfield, 30/08/2025 1400M, Soft , Race 2, 3yo+ F&M (Bm78), $80,000.00 ($14,400.00), Jockey: Craig Williams, Bar: 11 , 56.5kg, 1:23.76 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3

9. Thunder Shoc

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Kayla Crowther
Trainer: Will Clarken
Weight: 54.5kg
Sire: Vino Rosso
Dam: Casa De Lago
Bio: 4yo Chestnut Filly
Location: Sellicks Hill
Comments
Void of early speed but she let down strongly Open company here. Sound claims.
Win: 31%
Place: 69%
CAREER
16: 5-4-2
PRIZE MONEY
$212,545.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$13,284.06
BEST HCP RATING
82
LAST 10
6151531123
FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
13: 4-2-2
SOFT
3: 1-2-0
HEAVY
0: 0-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
3: 0-2-0
2ND UP
2: 1-0-0
3RD UP
1: 0-1-0
GROUP 1
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
0: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
0: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 0-1-1
CLOCKWISE
3: 0-2-0
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 5-2-2
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
3: 1-2-0
Previous Race
3-10 3/41.6L , Morphettville, 09/03/2026 1100M, Good , Race 6, Manihi Classic, $120,403.00 ($10,750.00), Jockey: Lucy Fiore, Bar: 7 , 54kg, 1:04.04 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-8
7-11 Nk6.1L , Oakbank, 05/03/2026 1050M, Good , Race 3, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Ms C Jones, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 1:04.14 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-11 Hf Hd1.3L , Morphettville, 21/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 8, City Of Marion Stakes, $120,340.00 ($21,250.00), Jockey: Kayla Crowther, Bar: 1 , 54kg, 1:10.21 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-3
1-13 3/4L , Morphettville, 07/02/2026 1200M, Good , Race 10, (Bm68), $55,000.00 ($30,000.00), Jockey: Todd Pannell, Bar: 13 , 59.5kg, 1:09.50 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-1
1-11 3/4L , Morphettville, 27/12/2025 1200M, Good , Race 6, (Bm64), $50,000.00 ($27,300.00), Jockey: Todd Pannell, Bar: 10 , 59.5kg, 1:10.31 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3

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