Morphettville Tips for South Australia Derby 3/5/25

It’s one of South Australia’s biggest race days of the year and Heath Pope has honed in on the Group 1 feature, the Thomas Farms South Australian Derby (2500m), with two strong each-way plays at a price.

While the race might lack a standout headline act, the wide-open nature of the field makes it ripe for punters seeking value.

With the track expected to race as a Good 3/4 and the rail out 9m from the 1200m to the winning post, position and stamina will be key over the staying trip.

Heath has narrowed his focus to two horses that profile perfectly for this stage of the prep.

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South Australia Derby Best Bets by Heath Pope 3/5/25

#6 SNOOPY NOW $18.00

A horse that’s delivered for the column before and gets another big tick here.

Two starts ago, Snoopy Now chased down subsequent Group 3 winner Athanatos, which is elite form for this level.

His last-start sixth was full of merit, held up mid-race behind tiring runners but still clocked the fastest closing sectionals of the race.

He now steps up to 2500m — a distance he looks ready for — and comes into the Derby underrated by the market at $10.

#9 POLITELY DUN $18.00

Typical Danny O’Brien set-up, timing a progressive stayer to peak third-up in a Derby.

This son of Dundeel was a real eye-catcher last start behind race favourite Statuario, running the fastest final splits and doing it under a soft ride.

Draws well to settle midfield and with Stackhouse back aboard, expect him to be smoking the pipe and ready to launch late.

At $10, he presents exceptional value given how close he got to the race favourite last time.

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