| What | SA Derby Day |
| Where | Morphettville Racecourse – 79 Morphett Rd, Morphettville SA 5043 |
| When | Saturday, May 3, 2025 |
| First Race | 11:52am ACST |
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The Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) is the feature event on a quality nine-race program at Morphettville this Saturday. A perfect autumn day is forecast for race day, and with clear skies set to grace Adelaide in the lead-up, the Good 4 track rating alongside the rail being out 2m, means there will be no excuses for fancied runners. The first event on SA Derby Day 2025 is set to commence at 11:52am ACST.
SA Derby Tip: Lavalier
Lavalier may be a one-time winner from 11 starts, but the way the son of Microphone hit the line last time out in the Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (2000m) suggests the trip will suit him down to the ground in the 2025 SA Derby. He took a while to build through his gears over the 2000m, but his final 200m was as good as it gets. Jamie Melham will need a touch of luck early to not be caught wide, but if she can slot this bloke in midfield, Lavalier will be the one to beat.
SA Derby
Race 8 – 
#8 Lavalier (15)
3yo Gelding | T: James Cummings | J: Jamie Melham (56.5kg)
Best Bet at Morphettville: Albertville
Clinton McDonald seems to have a smart one on his hands, with Albertville winning his first two starts with his new trainer. The son of Ilovethiscity won on hands and heels at Mornington on April 6, while his on-speed win first-up at Kyneton showed a tactical versatility that should offset the draw in barrier 10. Wherever Jamie Melham looks to settle him, Albertville has a class edge on his rivals and should prove far too good.
Best Bet
Race 2 – 
#5 Albertville (10)
3yo Gelding | T: Clinton McDonald | J: Jamie Melham (60kg)
Next Best at Morphettville: Savagery Vibe
Savagery Vibe returned a winner at Pakenham over 1000m, and despite only getting the job done by the barest of margins, she looks poised to go on with the job. The Brutal filly arguably should have won by much more, but she did plenty wrong when laying in under pressure in the final furlong. Mark Zahra sticks on board, and as long as her race-day manners have improved, Savagery Vibe should be winning again.
Next Best
Race 3 – 
#3 Savagery Vibe (7)
3yo Filly | T: Nick Ryan | J: Mark Zahra (61kg)
Best Value at Morphettville: Esternay
Esternay has been impressive in her last two starts at 1400m, winning with a touch of class from a rearward position and sprouting wings late. The three-year-old filly produced some of the best closing sectionals on the ANZAC Day card at Flemington, and with a repeat performance on Saturday, she will give the Adelaide Guineas (1600m) a shake at a price with horse racing bookmakers. If Blake Shinn has her in clear air on the home turn, the turn of foot Esternay possesses will be too much for her rivals.
Best Value
Race 7 – 
#11 Esternay (12)
3yo Filly | T: Mark Walker | J: Blake Shinn (55.5kg)
Saturday quaddie tips for Morphettville
Morphettville quadrella selections
Saturday, May 3, 2025
- 1-2-3
- 1-3-8-9-11
- 1-2-3-4-7-8
- 2-4-6-13-16
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