Balaklava 26 Jul 2026
GOING: S(7)
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Balaklava Cup 16th September Maiden Plate 1050m Track: Soft 7 Clear (Max: 15) Rail: +7m 950m-450m, +3m Remainder. (Pent: 5.89) |
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Expecting Whiskey Tumbler to take up the running with Little Billie and Ullrich close at hand. WHISKEY TUMBLER (6) was well supported in both runs in his debut campaign but couldn't quite deliver. Suspect he has his share of ability and gets his chance to break through. LITTLE BILLIE (2) was fast away here on debut earlier this month and was only run down late. Better for that and can give another bold sight. FAR MORE RADIANT (11) has been beaten similar margins in her two runs back but strips fitter now and gets the blinkers applied. Place chance. DETROIT DREAMING (10)
has not raced since finishing sixth over 1500m at Yarra Valley on March 24. Finds the right race and can contest for a place. SUGGESTED PLAY: Whiskey Tumbler to win.
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BOOMA BAY
ROBERT ATKINSON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K R Mann Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 13 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw February 11 over 1508m, 12 len behind Torrita carrying 58kg at $51. On debut ninth of 11 at Gawler 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind I Am Ralph with 58kg at $101. Others make more appeal. |
10 L STOJAKOVIC |
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| 2 | 4 |
LITTLE BILLIE
ROSLYN DAY 4YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG Clarken Bloodstock (Mgr: W T Clarken), Diamond (Mgr: W T Clarken), Mrs D J Hambly, J W Weekley, M Brunato, Ms S H Hambly, TJ & CA Cleland (Mgr: T Cleland), T B Richardson, V E Dickson & C K Cleland At debut, 4th of 10 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Illustrates carrying 58kg at $7.50. Battled home well on debut and shapes as a solid chance. |
2 A J STEAD |
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| 3 | 7962 |
FINNBAR MCCOOL
GARRET LYNCH 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms C Lauer At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on July 15 over 1050m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Emmooki Magic carrying 56kg at $11. The start before that 6th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Et Tu Kirkliston with 57.5kg at $21. Further improvement expected. |
11 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 4 | 39x |
ULLRICH
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D E Magro, Mrs A Magro, M J Trimboli, M R Dean, M D Burt, J H Edwards, S J H Edwards, R J Czabayski, R N Dean, N T Dean, W M Johnston & Ms V Nativo Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Gawler 2yo Cl1 July 5 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 16 len behind Bootlegger with 57.5kg at $26. On debut third in a small field at this track 2yo Cl1 June 18 2025 over 1050m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Violet Lovebug carrying 57kg at $12. Capable of a bold return. |
9 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 5 | 7244x |
VASILIAS
BYRON J COZAMANIS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B J Cozamanis, Mrs M Cozamanis, B Ramsey, Mrs K Ramsey, D V F Ramsey, Mrs S E Ramsey, Mrs T Szumski, J T Pollard, Mrs V C Pollard, S M Kelly, Mrs S L Kelly, Miss S Cozamanis & B Parker He is resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Port Lincoln 2yo+ Mdn-Sw March 29 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Golden Tunes with 57kg at $8.50. On debut ran last in a small field at Morphettville 3yo Bm66 October 18 over 1100m, 9 len behind Golden Horizon carrying 54.5kg at $51. Looks tested in this field. |
10 |
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| 6 | 25x |
WHISKEY TUMBLER
PETER HARDACRE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P J Hardacre, P Carey, Wedge Tailed (Mgr: M D Flint), M Scott, D Martin, W L R King, N J Loxton, M J Stobart, C J Prostimo, D J Maney, E R Hayman, A S Thomas, R J Handbury, M J Treglown & P J Raison Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tiptop Tori with 57kg at $2.60. On debut second of 12 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1000m, a neck behind Carpe Astra with 57kg at $4.40. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
1 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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WOODYWIN
BYRON COZAMANIS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Lepley Three-year-old gelding (Reward For Effort - Lena River). He has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Morphettville on July 21. Has the pedigree so keep a close eye on any market push. |
7 BROOKE KING |
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TRAPEZE QUEEN
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Stablehill Thoroughbreds (Mgr: O J Inglis) On debut. Seven-year-old mare by Valentia out of Trapeze Star. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Murray Bridge June 15. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
1 POLLY BREWSTER |
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AMALFI DREAMER
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) & Kambula Stud (Mgr: D B Toole) Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 13 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1050m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sassy Little Miss carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Rates highly and can get off the mark. |
2 HARRY GRACE |
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| 10 | 3256x |
DETROIT DREAMING
JOHN PEACOCK 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J W Peacock, D T Hobbs, T E Slattery, Miss B M Pearson, Miss A N Jarratt, C J Astbury & G Stirk Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw March 24 over 1500m, soft track; 7 len behind Wonboyn with 57kg at $8.50. On debut sixth of 8 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw November 16 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Freshen with 56kg at $13. Returns in a winnable race. |
6 WESLEY CAVE |
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| 11 | 45x03 |
FAR MORE RADIANT
WILL CLARKEN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs C F Kenneally, A W Brownless, A Clark, J East, Ms J Plummer, R A Mclachlan, P D Mckay, Mrs E Casey, S A Farrell, M Hinkley, J Muir, J G Dunne, J L Lugg, Mrs M Clark, Mrs D E McLachlan & Ms J Hinkley Third-up today. First-up 10th of 14 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1050m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Trade Game with 55.5kg at $21. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 1 over 900m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Dirty Gold carrying 55.5kg at $10. Sure to go well. |
5 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 12 | 87x57 |
GO ASK ALICE
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE 3YO GR/CH FILLY 55.0KG Ms J Heaney, C A Reynolds, Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch), Mrs N I Femia, F Femia, Mrs S K Guest, G W Guest, Miss L Warwick, Mrs J L Hitchcock, P Hitchcock, Ms S Niehuus, Mrs S D Belperio, G Belperio, J G Crowley, R M Warnock, Mrs L A Warnock, P J Ninnis, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis & D R Ward Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Strathalbyn 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Extra Fling carrying 55.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 11 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Power Dancer with 52.5kg at $41. Hard to fault if at her best. |
11 ISAAC SIT |
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VIA NICCOLINA
MARK W LEWIS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M W Lewis, Guardavalle Racing (Mgr: D Campagna), B H Leverink, H Leverink, Ms M N Luijckx, AC Hotties (Mgr: C M Watts), D W Tillett, F Pittelli, M W Scovell, B B Griffiths & Mrs E Pennell Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1050m, 6 len behind Elegant Lilly carrying 55.5kg at $18. Likely to need this hitout. |
3 D TOURNEUR |
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CHAPPA
ROSLYN DAY 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T A Shorland At debut, 6th of 9 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Summertime Madness carrying 58kg at $18. Will be there at the business end. |
4 ASHVIN GOINDASAMY |
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MOUSE IN THE HOUSE
LINDA TRELOAR 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG L Treloar Second-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 1000m, slow going 13 len behind Stand Alone with 57.5kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Morphettville 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 28 over 1200m, 14 len behind Tiptop Tori carrying 57kg at $201. One of the outsiders. |
12 JEMMA GUTTE |
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