It was a dominant week for Murray Bridge trainers, highlighted by an exceptional performance on their home track where local stables claimed every race on the program except the opener. The success continued across Port Augusta and Morphettville, capping off another outstanding week for the region’s trainers and jockeys.
Murray Bridge on Wednesday:
The home track meeting began in Race Two with Stephen Theodore’s Nordic Viking, ridden by Taylor Johnstone, scoring a narrow 0.34-length victory. Matthew Seyers’ Kayla Kruzen, partnered by Harry Grace, finished a strong second.
Race Three saw Kristi Evans’ Camooweal Girl salute under Todd Pannell in a thrilling finish. Dan Clarken & Oopy MacGillivray’s Think Lu Bella was narrowly denied by just 0.09 lengths, while Sarah Rutten’s Artful Maximus, ridden by Connor Murtagh, finished third, only 0.88 lengths from the winner.
Matthew Seyers struck for the first time in Race Four as United Legend, with Jacob Opperman aboard, won impressively by 1.26 lengths. Garret Lynch’s Valued, ridden by Tala Hutchinson, filled second placing.
Sarah Rutten added to the local tally in Race Five with a dominant performance from Imamanzor, which powered home by 3.83 lengths under Sophie Potter.
Race Six delivered another emphatic win for Matthew Seyers when Make Me A Star, ridden by Harry Grace, scored by 3.48 lengths. John Hickmott & Carrina Riggs’ Liselle’s Luck, partnered by Margaret Collett, finished second.
Sarah Rutten secured her second winner of the day in Race Seven as Head Of The Herd, ridden by Connor Murtagh, claimed victory by 2.54 lengths.
Matthew Seyers completed a memorable day in Race Eight when Good Expectations, ridden by Todd Pannell, won by 0.8 lengths. Roslyn Day’s Silver Chaos, partnered by Connor Murtagh, finished second.
The meeting proved a remarkable result for Murray Bridge trainers, who won every race on the card except the opening event on their home track — a commendable achievement and a strong reflection of the depth of talent within the local training ranks. The day was also particularly memorable for Matthew Seyers, who celebrated the first treble of his training career with victories from United Legend, Make Me A Star, and Good Expectations, while Sarah Rutten also enjoyed a successful day with a winning double.
Port Augusta on Friday:
Garret Lynch enjoyed a successful trip north with a training double at Port Augusta. Otto’s Dream, ridden by Tala Hutchinson, took out Race One by 0.79 lengths before Ti Tree Royal, with Alyssa Webb aboard, added Race Five by 0.37 lengths.
Morphettville – Goodwood Day on Saturday:
Feature racing at Morphettville saw Michael Hickmott secure a stakes-day success in Race Five with Fringes, narrowly prevailing by 0.18 lengths under top jockey Ben Melham.
Winning Murray Bridge Trainers This Week:
Matthew Seyers – United Legend (Murray Bridge R4), Make Me A Star (Murray Bridge R6)
Sarah Rutten – Imamanzor (Murray Bridge R5), Head Of The Herd (Murray Bridge R7)
Stephen Theodore – Nordic Viking (Murray Bridge R2)
Kristi Evans – Camooweal Girl (Murray Bridge R3)
Garret Lynch – Otto’s Dream (Port Augusta R1), Ti Tree Royal (Port Augusta R5)
Michael Hickmott – Fringes (Morphettville R5)