Balaklava 30 Jul 2025
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Balaklava Cup 10th September Maiden Plate 1400m Track: Heavy 9 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: +3m 950m-W/Post, +2m W/Post-1550m, True Remainder. (Pent: 8.58) |
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Not much early speed of note and Titan Rising and Empress Of Soul may find themselves setting a steady tempo. Doesn't appear to be a maiden with huge depth. With three placings from her five starts, EMPRESS OF SOUL (11) goes on top. She's first-up and will likely improve over further deeper into the campaign but several of her runs last time are good enough to win this. She's drawn well and she gets the in-form Jacob Opperman. LOS ALAMOSS (8) could be a danger coming back to 1400m. He was solid enough over further in his first run for the stable. He seems to handle heavy going which will be important here. ELITE THUNDER (3) continues to improve with racing and looks a genuine top-three chance on her last run. Worthy mentions to BLUE ISLES (14) and FIERY MOON (6) who can both run cheeky races. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Empress of Soul to win.
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SIR RUBEN
LINDA TRELOAR 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L Treloar This Mendelssohn gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Has had no recent barrier trials. Likely to be better for this experience. |
10 ZOE LLOYD |
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TITAN RISING
DAVID PAGE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D V Page, B Goudge, Mrs A J Goudge, Mrs R A Page & Ms K G Page Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Silky Smooth carrying 56kg at $16. Second run from a spell 9th of 14 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Koratora with 58kg at $101. Isn't useless and can feature up to 1400m. |
13 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 3 | 53 |
ELITE THUNDER
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG R R Jolly, A J White, Ms M L White, G J Conron, Lazy River (Mgr: B Cameron), Clay Hero Racing (Mgr: R W Lanyon), T W Lanyon, D B Davis, D C Gray, Mrs C Whitwell, P Bruggemann, L R Whitwell, I M McMillan, I A Stuart, G L Jones, T G Jones & A Bruggemann Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 5th of 8 at Gawler 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1100m, in the wet; 8 len behind From The Block with 57.5kg at $31. Second-up 3rd of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hot Strut with 57.5kg at $9.50. Keeps improving and is a genuine each-way chance. |
1 JAKE TOEROEK |
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OLD MATE BLUEY
DENNIS MCMAHON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG S J Theodore, Mrs M M Theodore, L J Theodore, K M Hinkley & Free Money Saturdays (Mgr: J W Butcher) Most recently 4th of 10 at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1498m, 2.75 len behind Sea Roads with 57.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1100m, 8 len behind Tanna carrying 57.5kg at $6. Hard to get excited by his recent form. |
9 ALYSHA WARREN |
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DARK HELMET
DANNY PENNA 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna, J S Penna and Miss H A Penna Last start 6th of 9 at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1200m, 10 len behind Strasbeau carrying 54kg at $31. Before that second last of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 9 over 1050m, slow going 12 len behind Mighty Aphrodite carrying 56kg at $151. Not good enough. |
2 BROOKE KING |
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| 6 | 48680 |
FIERY MOON
TREVOR DAY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG T Day & Mrs J Day Most recently second last of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Geetee Forty with 53kg at $31. Before that 8th of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 2100m, 12 len behind Champagne Jenni with 57.5kg at $101. Better than recent form suggests and can improve sharply. |
3 ANNA JORDSJO |
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KUNG FU KISSES
CHRIS HARRISON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C D Harrison & C A Harrison Last start got back early 7th of 9 at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1200m, 11 len behind Strasbeau with 54kg at $11. The run before that 8th of 10 at Port Augusta 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1600m, 9 len behind Les Vosges with 55kg at $5.50. Hard to get excited about. |
11 ISAAC SIT |
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LOS ALAMOSS
SCOTT WHITTLE 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M P Connell, C Connell, C C Creugnet, Miss L J Connell & Ms E Whittle Most recently 6th of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1700m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Geetee Forty with 56kg at $12. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Tamahine with 57.5kg at $10. Can turn things around back in trip. |
9 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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UNPRAISED
MARK W LEWIS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG W J Lewis Last start got back early 9th of 14 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Anecdotal with 54kg at $301. The run before that ran last of 12 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1506m, slow going 21 len behind Somewhere Soon carrying 56kg at $61. Hard to have on what we've seen from her. |
7 BEN PRICE |
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DARLINC
DARRYL CARRISON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG L B Gerloff, Mrs L F Gerloff & Mrs K Carrison Most recently raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Hot Strut with 52.5kg at $21. Before that 9th of 12 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 2 over 900m, 7 len behind Major Rumble carrying 54.5kg at $151. Tested on recent form. |
6 MONIKA WOLANIN |
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EMPRESS OF SOUL
PHILLIP STOKES 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Hope Eden Racing Australia (Mgr: G S Elliot), C Rendell, Ms M Shipway, D O'Gorman, Mrs M Callanan, Mrs N Dyer, R M Dyer, H Fenn, J Grant, P J Beshara, B Jackson, R Millard, No Bool Racing (Mgr: B W Eva), J D Viney, J J Gilchrist, J Farley & Justanextradeel (Mgr: L R Mackenzie) Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 5 over 1900m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Shiffany carrying 55kg at $5.50. On debut ninth of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw December 26 over 1250m, 6 len behind Pelevecchio with 54.5kg at $12. One of the horses to beat in this line-up. |
4 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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GREEN AMBER
SUE & JASON JAENSCH 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Send The Fleet (Mgr: B R Jaensch), Ranga Racing (Mgr: J R Farley), Mrs S J Mathieson, Miss C Spencer, L J Marshall, J L Marshall, Mrs D Larkins, D L Bell & Mrs C J Bell Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 9 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Canyon Wind with 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 2 over 1300m, 16 len behind Hotch Potch carrying 55kg at $31. Pass mark first-up and can improve. |
8 EMILY FINNEGAN |
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MEET THE ROSE
SARAH RUTTEN 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG M R Schumacher First starter. Three-year-old filly by Royal Meeting out of Slippery Rose purchased for AUD $ 3,250 (Inglis 2024 DECEMBER Online Sale). At the most recent trial finished seventh on July 3 at Morphettville over 800m. Pay to keep an eye on betting moves. |
7 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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BLUE ISLES
BILL SMART 2YO B/BR FILLY 53.0KG Squillani Park (Mgr: Ms R Lucey) Most recently second last of 10 at Gawler Cl1 on July 16 over 1200m, in the wet; 17 len behind Hot Strut carrying 51kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 11 at Gawler 2yo Cl1 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Bootlegger with 52.5kg at $51. Has ability but needs to lift. |
5 MONIKA WOLANIN |
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HOLDER MAID
NICOLE IRWIN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs N J Irwin Last start 12th of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 21 len behind Break The Taboo carrying 55.5kg at $151. The run before that second last of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Port Nights with 53.5kg at $20. Can't recommend until she offers some improvement. |
12 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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FOXY EAGLE
TREVOR DAY 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG T L & Mrs J A Day First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 13 over 1800m, 9 len behind Royal Victory with 56kg at $51. Previously first up; third of 9 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 10 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Mohatma with 56kg at $61. Prefer to see how she returns. |
6 J POTTER |
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