JOCKEYS
Bassett Babe and her Jockey Taylor Johnstone have formed a beautiful partnership
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Originally from Tasmania, Taylor Johnstone is a talented South Australian jockey recognised for her skill, determination and strong connection with developing racehorses. Celebrating 2 convincing wins by Bassett Babe while in a partnership with Madonald Gluyas Racing.
Her geniune affection for Bassett Babe has already delivered exciting early results with an exciting journey still ahead.
1.SPORTSBET GAWLER
28 Jan 2026 R1 Sportsbet Gawler
WIN 1st Place
Good 4 1100m
Barrier 1
2.MORPHETTVILLE PARKS
14 Feb 2026 R3 Morphettville Parks
WIN 1st Place
Good 4 1250m
Barrier 5
4.MORPHETTVILLE
11 Apr 2026 R7 Morphettville
Sportsbet REDELVA Stakes - Listed
7th Place
Soft 6 1100m
Barrier 2
6.MORPHETTVILLE
12th Sep 2026 R7 Morphettville
Sportsbet WH Wylie Handicap - Listed
8th Place
Good 4 1100m
Barrier 1
Jason Holder guiding Bassett Babe to victory and adding another memorable chapter to her racing journey another great combination.
JASON HOLDER
Champion Jason Holder, South Australian Jockey, has enjoyed a highly successful career, securing the Adelaide metropolitan and state jockeys’ premiership for the 2025/2026 racing season. Holder also shares a long-standing and successful racing partnership with Bassett Babe’s trainer, Andrew Gluyas of Macdonald Gluyas Racing, combining for many wins across South Australian racing.
With regular jockey Taylor Johnstone away on holidays, Jason stepped into the saddle aboard Bassett Babe at Morphettville Parks on 15 August 2026. The experienced combination proved a winning one, with Jason guiding Bassett Babe to victory and adding another memorable chapter to her racing journey.
5.MORPHETTVILLE PARKS
15 Aug 2026 R3 Morphettville Parks
1st Place - Sportsbet Race Previews Handicap
Heavy 9 1100m
Barrier 7
Bassett Babe had a successful outcome when meeting Jye McNeil for the 1st time.
JYE MCNEIL
Jye McNeil is a highly successful Australian jockey based in Victoria, best known for winning the
2020 Melbourne Cup aboard "Twilight Payment"
Jye steered Bassett Babe home for a 3rd Placing in the Group 3 Don Casboult Classic in Caufield 2026 - 21st March 2026
3.CAUFIELD
21 Mar 2026 R6 CAUFIELD
Orbit Logistics Don Casboult Classic
3rd Place
Good 4 1200m
Barrier 2
2. Point Barrow (3)
8. Torsheen (2)
12. Bassett Babe (1)