Balaklava   30 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H

Sportsbet Get On Extra Maiden Plate 1050m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: +3m 950m-W/Post, +2m W/Post-1550m, True Remainder. (Pent: 8.58)  

Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a solid tempo. Another race full of first starters so tricky for punters to assess. Happy to have something on WHINE FOR WINE (14), who resumes after a lengthy break. She showed ability in one run as a 2YO last season. That was on a soft track and she'll get similar conditions here. She'll improve on whatever she does here but she is capable of winning this fresh. ZARUBINA (8) caught the eye when getting home well first-up. That was on a heavy track, which she'll get again. Expect her to improve and feature in the finish. DRAGON FISH (9) is a first starter and looks the best of six runners for the Dunn and Bishop stable. Consider CELESTORY (4) and TIDDY WIDDY (13) for trifectas and first fours. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Zarubina each-way.
1 49x HECS DEBT
DAVID HALLIDAY
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss E Kakoschke, P Kakoschke & Mrs N Kakoschke
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tottori with 58kg at $61. On debut fourth of 10 at Port Augusta 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Mistnaces carrying 56kg at $16. Wait and see how he returns.
6
FELICITY ATKINSON
Light Blue, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 EGYPTIANS REIGN
DAVID HALLIDAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Sweeney, H L Wood, Mrs S Miller, F Miller, S Sandic, Springfield Racing (Mgr: H Miller), Ms R Stephens, J F Solomon, M Rhoden, S SOTIROPOULOS, P Apostolidis, H Georgiou & A Tsonis
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Manhattan Rain out of Cleopatra's Glory. Fourth at Morphettville Parks in a 800m trial on June 12 then followed up with a fifth at Morphettville in a 1050m trial on July 3. Makes debut on home course and importantly has a nice gate so worth watching for any market confidence.
3
CONNOR MURTAGH
Light Blue, Purple Sleeves Quartered Cap
3 5x BELONGTOJILL
SUE & JASON JAENSCH
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B R Jaensch & R W Steen
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 10 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 30 2023 over 904m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Palace Keys carrying 56kg at $26. Off the scene a long time so will improve on whatever she does here.
2
EMILY FINNEGAN
Royal Blue, White Sleeves, Green Armbands, White Pom Pom
4 CELESTORY
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Stablehill Thoroughbreds (Mgr: O J Inglis)
Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Star Witness out of Before Time. At the most recent trial finished fourth on July 24 at Murray Bridge over 950m. Capable of a solid performance on debut.
1
ALYSSA WEBB
Black, White Tree, Red Sleeves, White Tree Cap
5 CRIMSON WALTZ
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Stablehill Thoroughbreds (Mgr: O J Inglis)
First starter. Four-year-old mare by Sir Prancealot out of Redand Yellow. At the most recent trial finished fourth on July 24 at Murray Bridge over 950m. Expect she might need the race experience.
7
ANNA JORDSJO
Black, White Tree, Red Sleeves, White Tree Cap
6 0 ENUFF CARATS
JUSTIN POTTER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
J S Thomas & Ms A E Thomas
Jumped at long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 900m, 9 len behind Major Rumble with 56kg at $31. Can improve on debut effort but might still struggle.
13
J POTTER
Gold, Three Purple Vees, Purple Sleeves, Purple Cap With Gold Star
7 SASHING
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Stablehill Thoroughbreds (Mgr: O J Inglis)
First starter. Four-year-old mare by Sir Prancealot out of Mappinga Melody. At the most recent trial finished fifth on July 24 at Murray Bridge over 950m. Doubt she will make an impression here so prepared to risk.
11
MS S METCALFE
Black, White Tree, Red Sleeves, White Tree Cap
8 579x2 ZARUBINA
DION & RAYGAN KOCH
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs R Koch, C B L Verco, Ms L M Shuttleworth, M W Chandler, J E Cotton, S J Chandler, G Cullen, Mrs J V Cullen, T D Fisher, I J Ferguson, T H Verco, M Ross, R Schutz, Mrs J L Charlesworth, Mrs K R Chandler, M A Wood, G Edwards & B J Garfitt for neighbourhood watch syndicate
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Halliwell with 54kg at $26. Previously second-up got back early 5th of 10 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Rob The Bank carrying 54kg at $21. Caught the eye last time and set for improvement second-up.
12
BROOKE KING
White, Cerise Star, Sleeves And Cap
9 DRAGON FISH
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Quest Thoroughbreds, D Woodward & JD & KB Racing
Filly by Dubious facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Murray Bridge on July 24 over 950m. No surprise to see her feature off recent trial.
10
ROCHELLE MILNES
Lime, Purple And White Band, Purple Sleeves, White Stars, White And Purple Hooped Cap
10 0x FOUR LEGS
JAMES SHORT
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
L G Hurrell, A M Wiseman, F Slape, G R Beard, M P Broad, K Glover, D M Beard, K D Murphy, C Wheare, G Morton, L T Dearman, Brett Pearce, Mrs L Cummins & S Kay
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 900m, 12 len behind Streetcar Fury carrying 51.5kg at $61. Has to lift substantially to make an impression.
4
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Orange, White Quarters
11 KICK YOUR KNEES UP
KERRI MCANULTY & CLINT BINNIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Tosca Farm, C Binnie, DJ McAnulty, P McAnulty, K McAnulty
Three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Readied for this with a dominant trial win, scoring by 3.7 lengths at Murray Bridge over 950m on July 24. Wide barrier will make her chances harder. SCRATCHED.
15
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Purple With White Sleeves, Purple Armbands, White Cap With Purple Star
12 SUPERDUBIOUS
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Brentknoll Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T A Lillie)
First starter. Three-year-old filly by Dubious out of Moment Of Hope. At the most recent trial finished sixth at a Murray Bridge over 950m July 24. Happy to watch her go around on debut.
7
CAITLIN TOOTELL
White With Pink, Grey And Black Horse Heads Band And Armband
13 8x725 TIDDY WIDDY
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms J Heaney, P J Ninnis, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, J M Baker, Miss T Underwood, H Pope, G W Guest, Mrs S K Guest, S A Spencer, Mrs J O'Connor, A M Muollo & Island Gold Diggers (Mgr: K Heaney)
Last start 5th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Anecdotal carrying 54kg at $4.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 9 over 1050m, slow going 1.1 len behind Mighty Aphrodite with 55.5kg at $12. Right in this off solid recent form.
9
ISAAC SIT
Blue, White Seams, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
14 4x WHINE FOR WINE
ANDREW GLUYAS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
S Scaffidi-Muta, Mrs A Rossi, B H Perks, Ms A M Clough & Mill Park Stud (Mgr: P D Watson)
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 4th of 14 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1050m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Duchess Of Sussex carrying 55.5kg at $13. Long time out but she boasts obvious talent.
5
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Magenta, Cyan Arrow And Cap
15 9x OURBOLT
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R P Kervers, Ms L Karpowicz, J E Hickmott, Miss C M J Riggs & Mrs N M How
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when raced on the pace before fading with blinkers first time; 9th of 12 at Oakbank 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on January 17 2024 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Chiaro carrying 56.5kg at $5. Maybe later.
8
SAIRYN FAWKE
Gold, Purple Sunrise, Teal Collar, Sleeves And Peak
16 0x0 BONAVENA
LEWIS & ELIZA GRANTHAM
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
L B Grantham, A K Grantham, Springfield Farm (Mgr: Ms E G Grantham), RD Kraack, D P Hart, S Miller, A G Grantham, J L Ford, AL Overmeyer, M J Lukich & P Coligan
Second-up. First start ran last of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Lightning Stks on July 27 2024 over 1050m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Lingani with 52kg at $201. Went for a spell before returning sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 11 len behind Anecdotal with 55.5kg at $101. Hasn't shown enough yet.
14
ALYSHA WARREN
Lime Green, Gold Band And cap
17 060x0 AM I LACY
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs P A Dunell
Second run back. First-up after nine months ran last of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 900m, slow going 11 len behind Rich Lady with 54kg at $151. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1210m, 4.5 len behind Andamooka carrying 56kg at $81. Form doesn't look good enough.
2
White, Purple Collar, Purple And Turquoise Checked Sides, Sleeves And Cap, Purple Pom Pom