Balaklava 01 Oct 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Clare Valley Toyota Maiden Plate 1050m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 18) Rail: +3m 1000-450, Remainder True. (Pent: 5.69) |
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Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a keen tempo. GOOD EXPECTATIONS (11) was well backed on debut and, after missing the start and settling back, was very good to the line, finding one better. With the benefit of race experience and from a good draw, she can improve and win. SIMPLY SID (2) is coming off a career-best run here last start. This is no harder and Pannell goes on, which is a plus. He can provide some resistance. MALDIVICA (12) tackled some strong races as a 2YO, which suggests connections have an opinion of her. She looks well placed back in maiden grade and there is every reason to think she can run a forward race first-up. VILLA MARIA (4) can run well, while CANNES (10) is a debutant that is worth some thought after showing glimpses of ability at the trials. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Good Expectations to win.
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PRINCE OF KING
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 4YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Brentknoll Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T A Lillie) He is resuming after a six months break. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn Hcp March 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Hawson carrying 55.5kg at $91. On debut second last of 12 at Port Lincoln 2yo+ Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1000m, 10 len behind Duck Duck Duck carrying 57kg at $31. Might be better off following this run. |
9 POLLY BREWSTER |
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SIMPLY SID
MARK W LEWIS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M W Lewis At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 24 over 1050m, neck behind Common Interest carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 14 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 10 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Mating Call carrying 58kg at $10. Winning chance off last start effort. |
8 TODD PANNELL |
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VEXATIOUS CHOICE
NICOLE IRWIN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D J Irwin, D L Cunningham & Mrs R M Cunningham Gelding by Hualalai making his first appearance. Finished fifth in a Strathalbyn trial over 1000m on November 26. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing. |
6 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 4 | 3479x |
VILLA MARIA
JOHN HYAM 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A G McFarlane, Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam), M R Parker, Martin Racing (Mgr: P J Martin), Mrs P Y McFarlane, P Cunningham & T D Urwin Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 28 over 1506m, soft track; 13 len behind Somewhere Soon carrying 57.5kg at $14. Previously first up; third of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 16 over 1050m, 1.0 len behind Ginger Sinner carrying 57kg at $31. Expected to run well. |
10 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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BABYFACE IS WRIGHT
DAVID PAGE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D V Page, Mrs P A Browning & Mrs R A Page Four-year-old mare (Written By - Barjas) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Fourth at Murray Bridge in a 1000m trial on September 18. Happy to watch and see what she does on debut. |
9 SOPHIE POTTER |
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| 6 | 96x |
SOUTHERN STYLE
ROSLYN DAY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G I Evans, Rowe & Os (Mgr: Ms J L Rowe) & Ms R G Day She is resuming after a 15 months break. Not seen since she finished last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 9 2024 over 1100m, 42 len behind One Long Day carrying 57.5kg at $61. On debut ninth of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 14 2024 over 1000m, 9 len behind Cap Ten carrying 57.5kg at $81. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
1 BROOKE KING |
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TENACIOUS ZEUS
STEPHEN THEODORE 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J E Manning, On Fire Racing, S R Aylett, Mrs m Theodore, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, M G Turner, I C Wachtel, K P Wilson, S A Edwards, Six Dogs, Randell's Racing, B A Joyce, D C Mellor, P Gardiner, Ms R Bullen, D R J De Silva, J Horder, Mrs M E Downes, D Baker & Miss J Penhall Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 7th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1050m, 3 len behind Jill On Ice with 57.5kg at $3.30. SCRATCHED. |
12 MS S METCALFE |
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TONIGHTS THE NIGHT
TOM JOLLY 6YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Mrs K V Jolly Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1050m, 24 len behind Endless Forevers carrying 53kg at $151. First up last campaign eased back early on 9th of 12 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 1 2023 over 1000m, 8 len behind Maddison Miss with 53kg at $61. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Gawler on September 5. Not so sure today will be the day. |
3 ISAAC SIT |
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ARTISTIC ANGEL
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 3YO BROWN FILLY 54.0KG R R Jolly, J D Gerschwitz, Mrs F Gerschwitz, G S Gifford, Mrs D A Lines, D C Lewis, Mrs M A Shephard, D A Hill, Mrs K S Hill, Boys from the North (Mgr: J R Crewdson), A L Fielder, T Lane, Mrs J White, A Marchioretti, A W White & T H R Griswood Third-up today. First-up struggled in the run home; 6th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Lottie Jane carrying 54kg at $3.80. Second run from a spell 4th of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Capitalex with 53kg at $3.40. Need to see her do a bit more this preparation. |
7 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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CANNES
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell) First starter. Three-year-old filly by All Too Hard out of Girls On Film. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Murray Bridge over 800m. Worth consideration but will be better for the experience. |
2 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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GOOD EXPECTATIONS
MATTHEW SEYERS 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG P R Gunner & D R Wagner Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1000m, 3 len behind Capitalex with 54kg at $5. Can go one better than last time. |
4 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 12 | 728x |
MALDIVICA
CHRIS BIEG 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG C M Bieg, M D Hey, R Beens, M Rolton, T Mills, B O'Reilly, J S Baumer, D J Willis, B M Mills, L Williams, A Mills, R E Stirling, P A Mauger, D R Gardiner, S J Clarke, R H Thompson, T W Sweeney, MWD Bloodstock (Mgr: M Duggin), K J James & J A Wenzel Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Morphettville in the G3 David Coles May 10 over 1200m, 15 len behind Steel Trap carrying 55.5kg at $91. On debut ran last of 7 at Morphettville in the LR Without Fear April 12 over 1050m, 9 len behind Petit Artiste carrying 55.5kg at $16. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a big return. |
5 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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