Balaklava 04 Mar 2026
GOING: S(6)
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Clare Valley Toyota Maiden Plate 1050m Track: SOFT 6 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 6.10) |
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Solid tempo with Golden Tunes going forward from the good draw. LELIYN (1) progressed nicely last start in a positive change in tactics when sent forward, only to miss the bob here. Strips fitter and draws well again. Will prove hard to deny. JUXTAPOSE (11) returns for the Clarken team. Tackled two strong contests in her debut prep, which should put her in good stead. Looks to have come on a treat during the break and she should have enough early muster to offset the wide alley. Expect her to be in this for a very long way. GOLDEN TUNES (4) also resumes and is another that appears to have taken the right steps during her spell. Showed plenty of early dash in her debut campaign and has been readied with two jumpouts. Is drawn to advantage and will inject plenty of speed. WOODSTOCK (8) has the car park draw to overcome but strips fitter third-up and should appreciate the anticipated tempo. Watch for him launching late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leliyn gets the nod.
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LELIYN
LUKE O'CONNOR 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D Zimmerman, B Kirkup, Rat Pack Syndicate, D Horrell, C Shepherdson, G Kennewell & Miss T Oxlade Raced twice to date. At debut, got back early 5th of 9 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1100m, 5 len behind Lady Kalila with 58kg at $11. Second-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1050m, nose behind Power Of Time carrying 58kg at $12. Shapes as a key runner. |
4 JACKSON MURPHY |
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MERCHANT OF GREECE
DANNY PENNA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna & J S Penna Most recently got back early 6th of 8 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1400m, 8 len behind I'm A Hottie with 58kg at $41. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Clare 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on February 13 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Vercelli with 52.5kg at $18. Looks tested again. |
10 BROOKE KING |
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TOUR DE MOON
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G G Cahill, M C Sparrow, Mrs G M Cahill, P J Caddy, Mrs S K Vivian, A J Easton, Mrs S J Munro, S M James, Mrs L M Hamlyn, E J Reavley, Mrs B M REAVLEY, Ms M B Smith, D P Custance, A D Auld, Mrs J K Custance, D Virgara, M A Custance, D M Barlow, Mrs M Custance & P D Custance First starter by Press Statement out of Martha Heights. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Strathalbyn on February 2. Recent trial at Strathalbyn was encouraging enough so respect any market activity. |
9 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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GOLDEN TUNES
JUSTIN PICKERING 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG J S McShanag, Ms K E Turnbull, Mrs A M McShanag, K W McShanag, J A Adams, Mrs P Adams, C Payne, L MacFarlane, Mrs T MacFarlane, A G Nitschke, Why The Long Face, D Moyle, Last Chance, S Nolis, N D Daniel, G C Fergusson, N J Pope, 2 Reds & Peds, G E Daniel & M D Pickering Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Virtual Illusion carrying 57.5kg at $6. On debut second of 9 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1100m, soft track; a nose behind Zoular carrying 56kg at $3.60. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a bright return. |
3 MARGARET COLLETT |
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LITTLE ONE
JON O'CONNOR 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG A D McClure, Revstubby Racing (Mgr: C Roberts), Ms S J Semmler, H V Welsh, ACCIL Racing (Mgr: I P Cameron), R J Degenhardt, P N U (Mgr: G McIntosh), J Haldane, M S Hignett, P J Hill, G K Jarvis, A C Marsden, C J Altman, Ms J Hallam & B J Kay Three-year-old gelding making debut by Castelvecchio out of Glare Channel. Purchased for AUD $ 5,000 (Inglis 2025 NOVEMBER (Early) Online Sale). Won a jump-out at Morphettville on February 24. Big chance to make an immediate impact. |
1 A J STEAD |
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ONE WHIM
KRISTI EVANS 3YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG Ms J A Barnes, P Caruso, C A Barber & Mrs S M Barber Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tenterk with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on January 11 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Solar Gaze carrying 56.5kg at $9. Can improve sharply. |
13 D TOURNEUR |
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SILENT LEGACY
KIMBERLEY BOYCE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss K Boyce, J Boyce & I Johnson Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 11 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on November 2 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Layin' Up with 54.5kg at $21. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
2 WILL PRICE |
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WOODSTOCK
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell), Weawait (Mgr: Mrs J M Dale), R Porteous, R Shelley & A J Parrish Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Prestige Ka Ying carrying 56.5kg at $17. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1050m, 1.4 len behind Elegant Lilly carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Promising galloper. Sure to be a major player. |
14 J HOLDER |
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MINATO
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Brentknoll Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T A Lillie) & Onion Balls Racing (Mgr: D J Rowe) Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Gawler 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 28 over 1100m, 0.9 len behind Lady Kalila with 56kg at $26. Last start 8th of 12 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 11 over 1208m, 5.5 len behind Dazelles with 56kg at $61. Don’t discount lightly. |
5 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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MY IVA
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), R Borda, Mrs N A Borda, G A Kent & T J Fraser Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1200m, 2 len behind Tenterk carrying 56kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 11 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Uptown Monk carrying 56kg at $21. Others preferred. |
7 JAKE TOEROEK |
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JUXTAPOSE
WILL CLARKEN 3YO BR/BL FILLY 55.0KG R I Chapman Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Morphettville 3yo Bm64 September 13 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Snow Mercy with 54.5kg at $10. On debut fifth of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1050m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Intellectual with 54kg at $14. Looks all set for a positive return. |
10 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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QUEEN'S COUNSEL
BYRON COZAMANIS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG G N Peters, Mrs S M Cozamanis, Mrs B M Phelan, M T Phelan, R G N Peters, Miss C C Peters, M P Maccuspie, Mrs C Maccuspie, W R Minns, R E Dunn, A T Golding, D S Duncan, W G Harvey, A Callisto & P J Shepherd First starter by Inference out of The Queen's Reward. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Drawn wide and others profile better. |
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HOOD RAT
JUDY VIRGIN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms J Virgin At the latest run 5th of 11 at Clare 3yo+ Mdn Hcp on February 13 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Vercelli with 54.5kg at $19. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 1050m, 6 len behind You'resogolden with 58kg at $81. Strong contender on his best form. |
11 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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IROQUAI
WILL CLARKEN 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Clarken Bloodstock (Mgr: W T Clarken), Dr D A Worthley, G R Longford, R K Pollard, N R Scott, G J Rae, A S Kittel, C E Holt, R I Chapman, Dreckow Family Racing (Mgr: Mrs G T Dreckow) & P J McLean Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eased back early on 8th of 10 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 1050m, 4 len behind Hot Statement carrying 56kg at $8.50. First up last campaign second last of 14 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Stolen Kiss with 56kg at $4.60. Won a Strathalbyn jump-out on February 23. Resumes after a recent trial win. Capable of a bold return. |
6 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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MOUSE IN THE HOUSE
LINDA TRELOAR 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG L Treloar Resuming. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Mdn-Sw September 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Virtual Illusion with 57.5kg at $101. On debut ran last of 9 at Murray Bridge 2yo Cl1 July 23 over 1100m, soft track; 8 len behind Captain Happy with 56kg at $31. Prefer to see how he has returned. |
12 MS S METCALFE |
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SUPREME VALKYRIE
MATTHEW SEYERS 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG D P Johns, CG Sexton & MC Sexton Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1500m, 6 len behind Princess On Palm with 56kg at $6.50. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw July 9 over 1050m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Mighty Aphrodite carrying 56kg at $5. Prefer to see how she returns. |
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