Jacob Opperman News
Bain saddles up first G1 runner with Crows' owned galloper
G1 Goodwood
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South Australian handler Aaron Bain insists he feels no pressure saddling up his first Group 1 runner for an ownership group that includes several Adelaide Crows stars.
Group 1 The Goodwood field and barrier draw
G1 FIELD
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The final field for Saturday's renewal of the $1m The Goodwood has been revealed.
What the jockeys said: 2024 South Australian Derby
jockey Quotes
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This is what the jockeys had to say after the running of South Australian Derby at Morphettville on Saturday.
Victorian filly delivers Dream result for Ryan in Adelaide
Black-Type
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Caulfield trainer Nick Ryan had just the one runner at Morphettville Parks but made it count in the feature race.
SA trainers target first stakes win with ex-Waller sprinter
New Stable
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A former Chris Waller speedster will be out to give a South Australian training pair their first black-type win when he makes his stable debut this weekend.
Ambulance catches fire at Morphettville Parks
Odd scenes
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There was another first for South Australian racing as an ambulance caught fire at Morphettville Parks which led to the fire brigade and police responding to the situation.
New trainer warns undefeated galloper comes with a catch
SA racing
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Grey galloper Wonderful Rayray won both of his starts in Queensland and impressed in a recent jumpout but his new trainer is a little wary ahead of his SA debut.
Clarken trying to be Discreet about 3YO: 'I know he's a good horse'
In-Form Stable
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Fresh off a feature win last week, the Dan Clarken and Oopy MacGillivray stable heads to Morphettville Parks on Saturday with another couple of favourites.
Red-hot Opperman outrides metro claim
SA racing
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Jacob Opperman rated Thailess to perfection at Morphettville Parks to secure his 80th city winner and join the senior riding ranks.
Resilient Price honoured after year of anguish
Rising star
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The 21-year-old jockey had to endure more than most in 2023 and the emotions came flooding out when he was named Dux of the SA Apprentice Academy for a second time.
Exciting filly scores on debut as stable weigh up Blue Diamond tilt
Smart 2YO
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Hype filly Kuroyanagi was all the rage heading into the opening race at Gawler on Saturday, and the Will Clarken and Niki O'Shea-trained youngster made light work of her rivals.
Opperman goes chips in to snare Morphettville treble
SA Racing
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Young rider Jacob Opperman collected his first metro hat-trick in 20 months as Shootoose, Chipson and La Defense prevail.
Veteran hoop lands $201 winner for dad at Murray Bridge
Huge day
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Justin Potter had an unforgettable day at Murray Bridge riding a winner for his father on a $201 shot before taking out the Murray Bridge Cup.
Steparty form looks hard to beat at Morphettville Parks
SA racing
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A placing behind emerging superstar Steparty at Flemington bodes well for a Benchmark 62 in Adelaide.
Toeroek opens favourite for Adelaide jockeys' title
Early market
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The 29-year-old is tipped to secure back-to-back titles, rated a $3 chance with the TAB.
Dual-code SA trainer set for banner day in two states
Multi-Pronged Attack
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Trainer Aaron Bain will have a dozen runners at Gawler, Fannie Bay and Globe Derby on Saturday in a big day for his stable.
Omen punters cheer for Free Beer
Froffies
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There would have been no better omen bet in pubs and clubs around Australia than Free Beer, who won at $61 at Morphettville.
Moyle holds stable fort with Morphettville double
SA Racing
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With Gordon Richards away on holiday, co-trainer Damien Moyle showed the stable was in good hands with a double at at Morphettville Parks.
Maher-Eustace have three chances to win first Australasian Oaks
Final field & barriers
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Victoria's leading stable of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace will saddle up three runners as they chase a maiden victory in Saturday's $500,000 Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville.
Eagle Farm tips: $4 best bet
Queensland analysis
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Here is a race-by-race preview for Wednesday's Eagle Farm meeting.
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| Full Name | Jacob Opperman |
|---|---|
| Status | Professional Jockey |