Balaklava 26 Jul 2026
GOING: S(7)
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Taylors Wines Rating 0 - 58 Handicap 2200m Track: Soft 7 Clear (Max: 15) Rail: +7m 950m-450m, +3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.89) |
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It could be a trot and canter given the lack of pace engaged. CHANCE TAKEN (2) has been hitting the line strongly is prep and is desperate to break through soon. Can produce a new peak rising to this trip. EAGLELOU (1) was a barnstorming winner here earlier in the prep. Has been tackling tougher opposition since, so will appreciate the drop in grade and will handle the trip no worries. DIVINE FIRE (3) has gotten too far back in his last two but has warmed nicely late. Should settle closer from the kinder draw and boasts strong peaks but is yet to be tested at this trip. LAYBUY (4) was much better here last time when sitting on speed and sticking on gamely into third. Even fitter now, so should be in this for a long way again. STAR STUDDED BELLE (6) caught the eye last start in town when flashing home into fourth. Can't ignore. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chance Taken to win.
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| 1 | 41665 |
EAGLELOU
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO 7YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG D E Magro, Baxmakers (Mgr: Mrs L Haynes), J J Owen, Mrs I M Owen, R J Czabayski, M D Burt, M W Memmler, D Magro, C G Ingram, P C Caven, E J Black, Mrs A Magro, T Rankine, T R Ryan & Mrs L J Ryan Most recently 5th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on July 11 over 2294m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Prickly Poppy with 59kg at $9. Before that 6th of 12 at Port Augusta Pt A Cup on July 5 over 2300m, 11 len behind Romans Luck carrying 54kg at $9. Made headway last time. Certainly worth another chance. |
5 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 2 | x5422 |
CHANCE TAKEN
CHRIS BIEG 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C M Bieg, P Ridler, G T Churchill, Ms D A Joy, L C McInnes, A G Fraser, T P Delbridge, P R Barnes, K J Highet, D S Mcvey & S J Sequin Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on July 17 over 1800m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Petit Eagle carrying 59kg at $12. The run before that 2nd of 16 at Morphettville 0-58 on July 8 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Cradle Of Jazz carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Leading prospect. |
7 DYLAN CABOCHE |
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| 3 | 23662 |
DIVINE FIRE
STEPHEN THEODORE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG On Fire Racing (Mgr: N L Kersten), K Neilson, P Neilson & C Curry At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on July 18 over 1900m, 1.3 len behind Verona Rupes with 58.5kg at $3. The start before that 6th of 16 at Morphettville 0-58 on July 8 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cradle Of Jazz with 57.5kg at $8. Has ability and is one of the chances. |
6 HARRY GRACE |
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| 4 | 7x003 |
LAYBUY
TREVOR DAY 9YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Mrs J A Day At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track 0-56 on July 15 over 2212m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Unisphere carrying 55.5kg at $61. The start before that 14th of 16 at Morphettville 0-58 on July 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Cradle Of Jazz with 55.5kg at $151. Impressed last start. Worth including. |
4 WESLEY CAVE |
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| 5 | 20154 |
STAR DECORUM
DANNY PENNA 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, J S Penna, G I Penna, Mrs M D PENNA, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna, Miss E G Burton & Miss C Burton Most recently 4th in a small field at Port Augusta Bm58 on July 19 over 1498m, 6 len behind Kikorangi with 54kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 11 at Port Augusta 0-54 on July 5 over 1600m, 8 len behind Poetic Whisper carrying 56kg at $3.90. Disappointing form likely to continue. |
1 SHUICHI TERACHI |
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| 6 | 87804 |
STAR STUDDED BELLE
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG J E Hickmott, C R Dean, L Burgess, J T Walsh, Mrs K L Walsh, Ms C N Hollingsworth, J R Thring, G M Bowyer, Mrs N M How, L E Munro & V C Munro Last start 4th of 13 at Morphettville Cl1-Sw on July 8 over 2028m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Moussaka with 57kg at $41. The start before that ran second last of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on June 8 over 2050m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Kailee's Boy carrying 54kg at $71. Others rate better. |
3 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 7 | 50896 |
LITTLE OUTLAW
PAUL HOLTHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P W Holtham & L Davenport At the latest run got back early 6th of 9 at Port Augusta Bm56 on July 19 over 1867m, 9 len behind Overloaded carrying 52kg at $51. Before that ran last of 9 at Port Augusta Bm56 on July 5 over 1498m, 18 len behind Star Casino carrying 54kg at $41. Not keen on his chances. |
2 POLLY BREWSTER |
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