Morphettville Racing Tips for Saturday, April 18th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Morphettville on Saturday, which includes 10 races at the premier meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the South Australian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (11:58) Sportsbet Race Previews Maiden (1250m)

#6 – Torpedoes @ $3.50

Torpedoes comes off three consecutive second placings, and it’s about time he put everything together.

The three-year-old son of North Pacific is a well-named type, and his recent trial win at Morphettville should top him off nicely.

His odds have drifted, but he’s at a backable price now.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (12:32) M&J Chickens BM62 (1000m)

#1 – Captain Happy @ $5.50

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Punters get each-way odds for Captain Happy, who ended last preparation with back-to-back wins at Murray Bridge and Morphettville.

The three-year-old son of Written Tycoon comes off a trial win, so he has come back in fine order, which bodes well for this race.

3kg comes off his back to help with the big weight.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 3. (13:07) Sportsbet Green Tick BM66 (1550m)

#10 – Smother @ $9.50

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Smother should run well at nice odds, which have drifted after opening at $7.50.

The Michael Hickmott-trained gelding is only a one-time winner, but that came fresh up this prep, and he has since added three placings.

The $9.50 odds are worth including in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (13:42) Murray & Barb Stewart’s Anniversary C2 (1000m)

#5 – Wiltshire Square @ $5.00

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It’s a wide-open field with a $5 favourite, and Wiltshire Square could justify favouritism.

The Ciaron Maher-trained filly has had a busy career with 11 starts for a win and seven placings, and it’s only a matter of time before she wins again.

Getting 2kg off her back is enough to take her close.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 5. (14:17) Rex Thompson 70th Birthday BM70 (1000m)

#7 – Street Artist @ $2.40

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Looking to make a winning return is Street Artist, who won twice from five starts last preparation.

The three-year-old son of Super Seth comes off a second placing at Flemington behind Pallaton, and the form has stacked up well.

Money has come for him to win, and we’re happy to include him in horse racing picks.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 6. (14:52) Holly O’s 18th BM82 (1950m)

#8 – El James @ $8.00

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Punters get value odds for El James, who scored well three starts back before running fifth at Morphettville.

The Symon Wilde-trained gelding owns four wins from 13 starts and getting in with 54.5kg on his back is enough to take him close.

It’s an even field, so take the current odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (15:32) Sportsbet H C Nitschke Stakes (1400m)

#6 – Exit @ $3.20

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Exit is a smart type in the making after winning at Flemington last start, and she could handle this level of opposition.

The Ciaron Maher-trained filly owns two wins and two placings from eight starts, and getting in with 54kg makes her tough to beat.

The $3.20 could firm on race day.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 8. (16:12) More Places Handicap (1250m)

#9 – Wind Rush @ $8.50

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Wind Rush is a former Kiwi runner coming off a moderate effort, but improvement is expected.

The four-year-old scored a win and six placings across the Tasman, and he was good enough to run fourth at Ellerslie.

Strong bets have come for him once again, which makes him an intriguing type.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 9. (18:47) Dominant Clean Sweep BM74 (1250m)

#9 – Clarence @ $8.00

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Will Clarken lines up Clarence, who is taking his time to win another race, but we’re sticking with him.

The six-year-old son of Sir Prancelot owns three second placings from five starts at Morphettville, so the track stats are in his favour.

The inside draw and 55.5kg on his back are ideal.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 10. (17:25) Fleurieu Milk Company BM68 (1400m)

#8 – Nicish @ $4.50

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Punters get each-way odds of Nicish, who started this preparation with two placings before running fourth last time out.

The five-year-old mare by Nicconi loves the track with three wins and seven placings, and she doesn’t mind the sting out of the surface.

Money has come for her, so take the current odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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