Balaklava   14 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

Es Hoepner OAM & Dorothy Hoepner OAM Two-Year-Old Class One Handicap 1050m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: + 3 meters from 950m - 450m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.84)  

Expect a genuine tempo with a field of juveniles lining up. The 2YO's kick things off where ARIZONA DREAMER (9) looks the one to beat. She was only beaten a head on debut before tackling stronger company last start at Morphettville. Back to this level suits and she should get every chance from an inside draw. Looks the one to beat. VEGA NOW (12) has been very impressive at the trials coming into this and looks primed for a bold effort on debut. She's shown talent all the way through and the inside barrier should see her get every chance to score a debut victory. BLANDFORD BARON (1) is some query on the wet deck with his past two disappointing efforts being on a Soft track. He's a classy type though and he can't be discounted. MOUNTAIN DEVIL (8) can't be left out of calculations with his form tying in well here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arizona Dreamer goes on top.
1 217x7 BLANDFORD BARON
TRAVIS DOUDLE
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Riverstone Lodge (Mgr: A R Kemp), G Dohnt, G I F Kempe, Mrs E Doudle & T J Doudle
Second run back. First-up after seven months didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 7 at Morphettville 2yo Bm64 on May 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Neveu carrying 58.5kg at $2.45. Previously second-up favourite; won by 0.5 len at Morphettville 2yo Sw+P October 25 over 1050m defeating Rebel Tuesday carrying 53.5kg at $1.65. Soft track is the query but his best is good enough.
9
WILL PRICE
Yellow, Red Diamond Band And Sleeves
2 CADUCEUS
PAUL CAREY
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Carey
Gelding by Overshare on debut. Ran 3rd in a Morphettville Parks trial over 800m on May 28. Tough assignment.
10
ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Sky Blue, Cerise Star, Black Sleeves, Cerise Cap
3 6 CHIX DIGGUS
STUART GOWER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S P Gower, D Rasheed, C A Sargent, Mrs E Sargent, T W Newman, Mrs K Kerkez, A P Newman, G R Burns, Mrs L E Gower, Ms S A Longbottom, Walith (Mgr: M A Wallis), K A Gray (Mgr: K Gray), Mrs D R Gray, Luvsapunt (Mgr: M Harvey), B J Stewart, Mrs J E Stewart, M J Sayers, A Gelberg & M P Chapman
Stuart Gower trained two-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Looked good in a recent trial win. Trials have been strong coming in and he can play a leading role.
12
J HOLDER
Light Blue, Pink Hoops And Cap
4 4 LE MORNE
PATRICK CABOCHE
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
P L M Caboche, Mrs M C Caboche & D Caboche
Gelding by Redente facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Murray Bridge trial over 950m on June 4. Wait and see what he can do.
13
D TOURNEUR
White, Light Blue Stripes, Pink Armbands And Cap
5 LUCKYDOORPRIZE
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Starventure Bloodstock (Mgr: D L Brookes)
First starter by Sir Prancealot out of Sunset Glow. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Tough assignment.
8
MS S METCALFE
Light Blue, Pink Spots And Cap
6 50 MOHATU
PETER & BELINDA BLANCH
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B J Blanch, J M Tansell, P D Morris, Mrs D S Morfidis, P Morfidis, J G Wenham, V Y Virtanen, M C Brady & D Miles
At debut, second last in a small field at Gawler 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Lynch with 57.5kg at $6. One of the leading prospects.
9
BROOKE KING
Royal Blue And Black Halves, White Band
7 MORLOCK
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
S Maloney & R L Faulkhead
Gelding by Finance Tycoon making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Morphettville on May 19. Yard have a strong strike-rate with debutantes.
6
BROOKE KING
Blue, Pink Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves
8 MOUNTAIN DEVIL
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Bain, S Hayes, A Firgaira, A Vinci, B Sharpe, D Sharpe, K Burke, L Della-Torre, Mt Lofty Devils
Gelding by Fierce Impact facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Morphettville Parks trial over 1000m on May 28. Can be in the finish from a good draw.
3
JACKSON MURPHY
Red, Blue Stars, White And Blue Checked Sleeves, Red Cuffs, Blue Stars Cap
9 24 ARIZONA DREAMER
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
L To
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1050m, slow going head behind Damizer with 53.5kg at $4.60. Last start 4th of 7 at Morphettville 2yo Bm64 on May 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Neveu carrying 52.5kg at $10. Comes through a strong race and looks poised to strike.
1
HARRY GRACE
Red, Burgundy Half, Pink Vs, Dark Green Sleeves, Pink And Green Chevrons, Quartered Cap, Green Peak
10 MOUNT WYCHEPROOF
SHARYN RATSCH
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms S K Ratsch, D W Ratsch, Ms B A Lenaine-Smith & J J Winson
First starter by Rebel Dane out of Hills. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Looking to others.
4
WESLEY CAVE
Gold, Lime Green Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 QUEEN DASSIE
ANDREW GLUYAS
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
L M Macdonald, Mrs P J MacDonald, A P Mezzini, R Van Den Berg, N D Nietz & Mrs P A Nietz
First starter by Foxwedge out of Uninhibited. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Unplaced in recent trials but can put it together here.
5
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Light Blue, Black Stripes, Red Armbands And Cap
12 VEGA NOW
SARAH RUTTEN
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Miss S Rutten & D L Hewitt
Filly by Lucky Vega making her first appearance. Won trial at Murray Bridge over 950m on June 4. Can make a statement on debut.
2
KAYLA CROWTHER
Lime Green, Gold Striped Sleeves And Cap
13 7x0 TRILLIUM
TRAVIS DOUDLE
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Stanton Thoroughbreds
Second-up. First start 7th of 10 at Cranbourne 2yo Hcp on December 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Guest House carrying 55kg at $41. Went for a spell before returning 10th of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Harford with 55kg at $20. Outclassed.
7
BEN PRICE
White, Red Maple Leaf, Red Maple Leaf Sleeves, Quartered Cap