Balaklava 18 Jun 2025
GOING: S(6)
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Hummer SA Maiden Plate 1400m Track: Soft 6 Clouds (Max: 14) Rail: True. (Pent: 6.17) |
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No recognised leader engaged but Alabama Belle possesses enough dash to take advantage of a low draw and take it up. In a modest race, the well-bred YES I BELIEVE (5) gets a nice opportunity to break through for a maiden win. There's plenty of room for improvement off her first-up run and over 1400m she should be able to sit closer in the run. She needs things to go right but she can go close if they do. ALL TOO TRUE (2) has placed in four of his 11 starts and his best form would measure up here. If you can forgive his poor run last start, he looks a betting proposition. BON AURELIA (6) needs to improve but finds a thin race. Several of the less exposed horses, including MOUSSAKA (3) and VAMORE (4), have less convictions than their rivals and can improve here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Something each-way on All Too True.
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GINGERBREAD BOY
LEWIS & ELIZA GRANTHAM 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Springfield Farm (Mgr: Ms E G Grantham), A G Grantham, C J Mccredie, S McCarthur, S P Richmond, Z M Grantham, D A Grantham, Mrs D McInerney, Z J Johnstone, Mrs R Clarke, West Wins (Mgr: W Sendon), Ms E Hubbard & J Traeger Last start ran last of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1250m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Mystic Wonder with 58kg at $41. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Gawler 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Mister Hockey with 58kg at $91. Draw makes it tough but he's not the worst. |
16 A J STEAD |
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ALL TOO TRUE
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG D Alexander, C J Altman, D P Bloomfield, T Connolly, Easling Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: J A Easling), G Harvey, Mrs M Langsford, A M Langsford, J A Leahy, Mrs T J Leahy, A Levin, D J March, G A Pearson, G J March, J Plummer, Mrs N Plummer, S Plummer & B K Waters Most recently 8th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1250m, slow going 9 len behind Mystic Wonder with 57.5kg at $10. Before that 2nd of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Pianta with 57.5kg at $6. Can atone after a poor run last time. |
7 TODD PANNELL |
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MOUSSAKA
STUART GOWER 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG S P Gower, M J Palmer, Mrs L E Gower, Seven Suspects (Mgr: J G Carr), W R Crabb, M R Seagrim, D R Ciavola, G R Burns, A J Dempsey, N J Tumicz, A J Barnett, A P Newman, Mrs E Palmer, R J Palmer, V A Perovic, R A Harris, S M Dorgan, N T Smith & D Austin Having third race start. At debut, 5th of 10 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Kersee with 57.5kg at $21. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Gawler 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Mister Hockey carrying 57.5kg at $16. Several things in his favour today. |
2 J POTTER |
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VAMORE
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R Jolly, I Perryman, J Pranger, G Gifford, Mrs J Gifford, M Dawes, B Murphy, D Hoffmann, A Fielder, A Hayes, E Baraiolo, M O'leary, S Muxlow, B Pledge, D Spear, Trevor Elberg & Kerry Scholten, Edwards & Dyson Racing, Ladies of the Turf & Stonewall Third race start. First start 12th of 14 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1050m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Duchess Of Sussex carrying 57.5kg at $16. Returned from break 6th of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1200m, 4 len behind Embellisher carrying 54.5kg at $12. Look for an improved run. |
13 JAKE TOEROEK |
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YES I BELIEVE
CHRIS BIEG 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Brightside Enterprises, S Skinner, P R Barnes, J Frick, M D Hammond & T J Stewart Last start 9th of 14 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Until Dawn with 56kg at $3.20. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, 17 len behind Ahha Ahha with 59kg at $4.60. Rises in trip, can roll forward and now time to show something. |
9 J HOLDER |
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BON AURELIA
LISA JONES 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Ms L M Jones, S V Jones, Mrs P E Jones & Miss E L Jones Third-up today. Comes off a 52 day let-up. Resuming got back early 8th of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Royal Hill with 57.5kg at $151. Last start 7th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Caleana with 57.5kg at $81. Needs to lift but can feature. |
1 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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ELEVENTH HOUR
TRAVIS DOUDLE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Distinct Racing And Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G W Evans) At debut, 3rd of 12 at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on June 8 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Sha Na Na carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Can improve off an encouraging debut on the dirt. |
12 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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OH LOVEY NO
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG N P Cadd, Ms M L Dearden & J A Frankenfeld Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 12 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 30 2024 over 1100m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Pure Bliss carrying 55kg at $101. SCRATCHED |
16 MATT CHADWICK |
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SONIC RIP
KRISTI EVANS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG H C Webb, Mrs J A Webb, Ms J A Barnes, P Caruso & P Murphy At the latest run faded in the straight 7th of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1500m, in the wet; 7 len behind Garcon Renard with 54kg at $101. The start before that 8th of 10 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind The Indigo Falcon with 53kg at $201. Needs to show something before you can back her with confidence. |
8 BROOKE KING |
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ALABAMA BELLE
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J E Hickmott, D Neven, Mrs R Neven, D A Ward, Mrs N M How, J R Keane, D M Sandery, S T Thorneycroft, P L Keane & L D Stanley Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Kersee with 53.5kg at $81. Second-up 6th of 14 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Until Dawn carrying 55.5kg at $26. Lightly raced but needs to lift. |
3 MARGARET COLLETT |
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ORIENTAL DANE
JON O'CONNOR 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ms K Harrison, P J Hill, A S Reeve, Diamond Dobbers (Mgr: Ms S J Semmler), K D Turner, C Roberts, BOHOH (Mgr: B O'Malley) & G E Taplin Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1506m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Somewhere Soon with 55.5kg at $51. The race before that 4th of 10 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kersee carrying 55.5kg at $81. Prefer back on top of the ground. |
11 JESSICA TZAFERIS |
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QUEEN KICKER
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG C J Burke, Moonee Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Albert), M T Coates, E Merceica, K J Burke, G Hay, H Jensz & M I Haslam Three-year-old filly (Denman - Saffron Sunset) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Eighth at Balaklava in a 1050m trial on June 5. Less convictions than most of her rivals but hasn't shown much in trials. |
5 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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VICTORY QUEEN
SARAH RUTTEN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Dr R L White Third-up today. First-up 8th of 14 at Oakbank 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1050m, 5 len behind Velvet Fox with 55.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Gawler 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Barbadian Babe with 57kg at $9. Unlikely to threaten. |
6 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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XAIAMBI
ROSLYN DAY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs M D White & J M White Raced two times to date. At debut, 8th of 11 at Gawler 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Barbadian Babe with 57kg at $16. Last start 5th of 14 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Until Dawn with 55.5kg at $61. Can improve up to 1400m and from a nice draw. |
4 EMILY FINNEGAN |
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HOLDER MAID
KYM HEALY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG W Wenske, Ms C Healy, K D Healy, Mrs L D Wenske, J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), K K Oakley & Rat Pack Punting (Mgr: D A Bridge) At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1498m, 16 len behind Star Casino with 52.5kg at $18. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1396m, 20 len behind Unisphere with 55.5kg at $15. Hard to imagine a scenario in which she finishes in the first half of the field. |
14 ANNA JORDSJO |
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DARLINC
DARRYL CARRISON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG L B Gerloff, Mrs L F Gerloff & Mrs K Carrison Last start second last of 10 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1211m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Sierra Blanca carrying 55.5kg at $15. Before that ran last in a small field at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Cicala with 52.5kg at $31. Not racing well. |
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LA PERENTIE
JOHN HYAM 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam), P J Smith, The Ramski's (Mgr: S P Bayzand), Romantic's Without Fear (Mgr: Mrs T A O'Neill-Hyam), M R Parker, Mrs V C Pollard, J T Pollard, G A Bishop & S R Hawkins Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 30 over 2000m, 19 len behind Estefan carrying 57kg at $51. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 2 over 2200m, 13 len behind Little Chicago with 56kg at $20. His form hardly inspires confidence. |
10 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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NORTH MAN
TOM JOLLY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K V Jolly & J B Jolly Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 12 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1050m, 24 len behind Heaven Rocks with 54kg at $201. Last start ran last in a small field at Hawker 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1400m, 28 len behind Sengoki with 55kg at $101. Very hard to entertain. |
10 ALYSSA WEBB |
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