Looking for early info on this year’s South Australian Derby? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Run over 2,500 metres, the South Australian Derby is a Group 1 race taking place at Morphettville Racecourse in May each Adelaide Autumn Racing Carnival. Carrying a $502,250 prize purse, the event is open to three-year-old stayers and traditionally attracts a quality line-up of both local and interstate talent. For 2020 the purse for the SA Derby was reduced to $400,000 due to COVID-19.
If you’re looking for a good lead in race to this one, consider the SA Chairman’s Stakes, which takes place a week earlier, a double most recently achieved by Leicester in 2018 and Jungle Magnate in 2022.
Sydney’s Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick is another potential lead-up race in the SA Derby and Explosive Jack (2021) was the last horse to do the double.
South Australian Derby 2022 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, May 14th, 2022
- Track Location: Morphettville Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 2,500 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights
- Qualification: Three year olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Group 1
- Operator: South Australian Jockey Club
- Prize Purse: $502,250
- Inaugural Race: 1860
- 2022 South Australian Derby Winner: Jungle Magnate
south australian derby 2022 RESULTS
The official 2022 South Australian Derby results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday May 14, 2022.
- #3 Jungle Magnate
- #11 Yaphet
- #6 Detonator Jack
Tarzino gelding Jungle Magnate ($7.50) was too strong late, backing up from a Group 3 SA Chairman’s Stakes win to salute at Morphettville again with a dominate display off a gun Mark Zahra ride in the 2022 SA Derby results.
South Australian Derby Betting 2022
There are many different ways to bet on the South Australian Derby, we’ve included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s South Australian Derby |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s South Australian Derby. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s South Australian Derby. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the South Australian Derby, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the South Australian Derby, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the South Australian Derby to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the South Australian Derby to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the South Australian Derby to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the South Australian Derby, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The South Australian Derby
- Join up at neds.com.au
- Make a deposit, using your credit card, PayPal or other safe electronic method
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on South Australian Derby Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
South Australian Derby 2022 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2022 South Australian Derby will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
Which Horse Will Win The South Australian Derby
The best way to pick which horse will win the South Australian Derby in 2022 is to take into account their lead-up autumn racing form, assess the barriers, look for the proven Group 1 runners and the genuine stayers in the mix.
Additional factors to consider when picking the South Australian Derby winner include:
- Male Runners – It’s rare for a filly to win this race against the gelding and colts with only three to do so since 1999.
- Best Lead Up – The Chairman’s Stakes is a great lead up, with the double being taken out several times in recent history most recently Jungle Magnate (2022).
- Favourites – The past ten years has seen favourites perform reliably in this race.
- Jockey Stats – Jockey John Allen enjoyed four wins in the SA Derby in the the six years from 2016-21.
South Australian Derby Favourites 2022
Early favourites in 2022 SA Derby betting include the undefeated Detonator Jack from the Maher/Eustace stable, Port Adelaide Guineas winning Foxwedge gelding Harleymoven and Godolphin’s VRC Oaks / ATC Oaks place-getter Alegron.
Russian Camelot ($2.90 2020) followed by Explosive Jack ($4 in 2021) are the most recent South Australian Derby favourites to salute for the punters – both horses ridden by jockey John Allen.
South Australian Derby 2022 Field
The 2022 South Australian Derby field of final acceptances is set for release on Tuesday the 10th of May, 2022 and will be published in full below once announced.
The South Australian Derby 2022 final field features a strong line-up of in-form three-year-old stayers led in betting by the James Cummings-trained Alegron drawn well and coming off a solid VRC St Leger win in Melbourne.
- Scratched: #2 Teewaters (1)
South Australian Derby 2022 Tips
Favourite: #1 Alegron ($2.80 at time of publish)
Best Bet: #1 Alegron to salute for the punters (see above)
Best Roughie: #5 Harleymoven ($7.50 at time of publish)
Our exclusive 2022 South Australian Derby tips will be detailed above the week of the race and a full betting preview published on the Neds Blog.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR COMPLETE 2022 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DERBY PREVIEW & TIPS
South Australian Derby Race Day 2022
2022 South Australian Derby Day takes place on Saturday, the 14th of May, 2022. The SA Derby is the sole Group 1 event on the card that also features the Group 3 SA Sires’ Produce Stakes and Listed Adelaide Guineas.
South Australian Derby Barrier Draw 2022
The 2022 South Australian Derby barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above South Australian Derby Field section.
South Australian Derby Nominations 2022
The South Australian Derby 2022 nominations close at 12:00pm on Tuesday the 3rd of May, 2022 and will be listed in full below once taken.
The 2022 SA Derby nominations attracted 36 early entries including the unbeaten Detonator Jack for Maher/Eustace and dual Group 1 Derby placed Alegron for Godolphin.
| Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | Hcp Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 04421×4637 | AITCH D’AMICO | G | 3 | Byron Cozamanis | 57 |
| 2 | 8142×048 | AKTOLGALI | G | 3 | Robert Hickmott | 64 |
| 3 | 15432×8031 | ALEGRON | G | 3 | James Cummings | 101 |
| 4 | 8274×218 | ALL SO CLEAR | G | 3 | Ben & JD Hayes | 63 |
| 5 | 8×62662626 | ALPINE BEAU | G | 3 | John Hickmott & Carrina Riggs | 58 |
| 6 | 52×616321 | ANYTHINK GOES | C | 3 | Matthew Smith | 64 |
| 7 | x94420x665 | BLUSHING TYCOON | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 71 |
| 8 | 2212638×53 | BRING THE STARS | G | 3 | Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | 60 |
| 9 | 727x21x62 | CABOTEUR | G | 3 | David Payne | 60 |
| 10 | 55×0151 | CLAIDHEAMH MOR | G | 3 | Gemma Rielly | 66 |
| 11 | 21920×033 | COMMANDER HARRY (NZ) | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 78 |
| 12 | 111 | DETONATOR JACK (NZ) | G | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 74 |
| 13 | 172540 | ELZAMEE | C | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 70 |
| 14 | 55133 | FEARENTLESS | F | 3 | Paul Preusker | 66 |
| 15 | 1×71252112 | HARLEYMOVEN | G | 3 | Dan Clarken & Oopy MacGillivray | 76 |
| 16 | 531 | HOLLYWOOD PARK (NZ) | G | 3 | Peter G Moody | 62 |
| 17 | 1x8230x191 | JUNGLE MAGNATE (NZ) | G | 3 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | 86 |
| 18 | 2×23150 | LADY CHANT | F | 3 | Brock Lewthwaite | 74 |
| 19 | 2 | MR I’M A BELIEVER (IRE) | G | 3 | Peter G Moody | 59 |
| 20 | 4x85333x15 | PHERE THE EX | G | 3 | Ben & JD Hayes | 64 |
| 21 | 15317×8183 | SAINT TROPEZ | C | 3 | Lloyd Kennewell | 72 |
| 22 | 8349×87714 | SEBASTIAN THE FOX | G | 3 | Shay Keating | 65 |
| 23 | 86384 | SIROCCO GALE | G | 3 | Chris Waller | 56 |
| 24 | 45×62262 | SIX FOOT SONG | G | 3 | John Macmillan | 58 |
| 25 | 969×149050 | STRAY | F | 3 | Anthony Cummings | 67 |
| 26 | 14654 | TAVISTORM (NZ) | G | 3 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | 63 |
| 27 | 023133×807 | TEEWATERS | G | 3 | Archie Alexander | 90 |
| 28 | 81002×3 | TEXAS TEA (NZ) | G | 3 | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | 62 |
| 29 | 61×5711727 | THE NEPHEW | G | 3 | Patrick Payne | 73 |
| 30 | 2×4321 | TURFIE | G | 3 | Patrick Keane | 61 |
| 31 | 03660×2321 | TURN IT UP TOMMY (NZ) | G | 3 | Denis Pagan | 60 |
| 32 | 524×37235 | VADABOY (NZ) | G | 3 | Simon Zahra | 58 |
| 33 | 128141 | WATER INTO WINE | G | 3 | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | 70 |
| 34 | 452 | WHIRLY JIG | G | 3 | Ken & Kasey Keys | 58 |
| 35 | 2x5291x241 | YAPHET | G | 3 | Cliff Brown | 67 |
| 36 | 417×316845 | ZOUMON | G | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | 72 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
South Australian Derby Weights 2022
Set weights apply to this race. 56.5 kilograms for colts and geldings, 54,5 kilograms for fillies. Final weights are announced at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, the 10th of May, 2022 with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above South Australian Derby Field section. .
South Australian Derby Acceptances 2022
Acceptances must be declared before 9:00 AM on Tuesday the 10th of May, 2022 and will be published in our above South Australian Derby Field section.
South Australian Derby Jockeys 2022
The final riders announcement is at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, the 11th of May, 2022 with jockeys to be published in our above South Australian Derby Field section.
South Australian Derby Scratchings 2022
Scratchings close at 8:00 AM on Saturday, the 14th of May, 2022.
2022 South Australian Derby Scratchings:
- #2 Teewaters (1)
South Australian Derby Prize Money 2022
The South Australian Derby prize purse is worth $502,250 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $275,225 |
| 2nd | $90,225 |
| 3rd | $40,225 |
| 4th | $25,225 |
| 5th | $20,225 |
| 6th | $10,225 |
| 7th | $10,225 |
| 8th | $10,225 |
| 9th | $10,225 |
| 10th | $10,225 |
South Australian Derby Race Number 2022
The 2022 South Australian Derby is set to run as Morphettville Race 8 at 3:52pm (ACST) on Saturday the 14th of May, 2022. There are nine races in total that day at Morphettville Racecourse.
South Australian Derby Form Guide 2022
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2022 South Australian Derby Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2022 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN DERBY FORM GUIDE
South Australian Derby Live 2022
You can watch or listen to the 2022 South Australian Derby live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Online: Racing.com
South Australian Derby Winners
Winners of the South Australian Derby going back to the year 2000 are displayed in the table below. For a complete list of past South Australian Derby winners from 1860 to the present click here.
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jungle Magnate | Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr | Mark Zahra | 56.5 kgs | 2:37.31 |
| 2021 | Explosive Jack | Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | John Allen | 56.5 kgs | 2:38.99 |
| 2020 | Russian Camelot | Danny O’Brien | John Allen | 56.5 kgs | 2:42.04 |
| 2019 | Qafila | David Hayes, Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig | Cory Parish | 54.5 kgs | 2:39.06 |
| 2018 | Leicester | Darren Weir | Damian Lane | 56.5 kgs | 2:38.95 |
| 2017 | Volatile Mix | Darren Weir | John Allen | 56.5 kgs | 2:37.09 |
| 2016 | Howard Be Thy Name | Darren Weir | John Allen | 56.5 kgs | 2:40.08 |
| 2015 | Delicacy | Grant Williams | Peter Hall | 54.5 kgs | 2:37.91 |
| 2014 | Kushadasi | Richard Jolly | Steven Arnold | 56.5 kgs | 2:41.98 |
| 2013 | Escado | Matt Laurie | Ben Melham | 56.5 kgs | 2:39.05 |
| 2012 | Zabeelionaire | Leon Corstens | Damien Oliver | 56.5 kgs | 2:42.16 |
| 2011 | Shadows In The Sun | Anthony Cummings | Ben Melham | 56.5 kgs | 2:39.88 |
| 2010 | Kidnapped | Peter Snowden | Kerrin McEvoy | 56.5 kgs | 2:37.21 |
| 2009 | Rebel Raider | Leon Macdonald | Clare Lindop | 56.5 kgs | 2:40.39 |
| 2008 | Zarita | Pat Hyland | Greg Childs | 54 kgs | 2:39.53 |
| 2007 | Lazer Sharp | Jamie Edwards | Brad Rawiller | 56.5 kgs | 2:37.65 |
| 2006 | Testafiable | Peter Moody | Greg Childs | 55.5 kgs | 2:43.39 |
| 2005 | Tails Of Triomphe | Terry O’Sullivan | Paul Gatt | 55.5 kgs | 2:37.74 |
| 2004 | Hard To Get | Mark Kavanagh | Joe Bowditch | 55.5 kgs | 2:37.10 |
| 2003 | Mummify | Lee Freedman | Danny Nikolic | 55.5 kgs | 2:38.75 |
| 2002 | Pantani | Robbie Laing | Danny Nikolic | 55.5 kgs | 2:37.89 |
| 2001 | Big Pat | Peter Tulloch | Peter Mertens | 55.5 kgs | 2:36.25 |
| 2000 | Blue Murder | Cliff Brown | Matthew Gatt | 55.5 kgs | 2:38.43 |