Balaklava 25 Apr 2025
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Haulmark Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: +5m 950m-450m, +3m Remainder. |
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Strong tempo expected with Tropical House, Prince Lucifer and So Polite prominent. BELLE FROM HELL (7) mad an encouraging debut, then hit the line hard last start over 1100m at Murray Bridge. Has shown natural progression and looks ready to peak third-up. SO POLITE (12) is backing up quickly after a strong second at this track just over a week ago. Is open to further improvement and shapes as a major threat again. SHALHAVMUSIK (11) finds the maiden win elusive but continues to race consistently. The application of blinkers could be the key to sharpening her focus, and she should be right around the mark again. VILLA MARIA (4) resumed with a promising third here, making good ground late. Strips fitter and is one of the main hopes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Belle From Hell to win.
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UNISPHERE
BRENDON DAVIS 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J M Tansell Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at Oakbank Cl1-Sw December 20 over 2150m, 10 len behind Amber Nook with 54kg at $14. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Port Augusta 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mistnaces carrying 55kg at $19. Others make more appeal. |
7 MARGARET COLLETT |
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ALI FOREMAN
BYRON COZAMANIS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G N Peters, R G N Peters, Ms C C Peters, Ravo Racing, S L Young, Bootleggers (Mgr: S R Britten), N Huttley, M Huttley, Mrs S M Cozamanis, Mrs V Pollard & J T Pollard Jumped at very long odds at debut, 5th of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1050m, 7 len behind Ginger Sinner with 57kg at $81. Doubt he will trouble these. |
2 BEN PRICE |
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CHARMING DEXTER
JOHN MACMILLAN 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R P Kervers, Ms L Karpowicz, Mrs J B Dean, R M Dean, Mrs C A Watts & M B O Watts Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Murph with 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 5 over 1200m, 12 len behind Sav On Ice with 57.5kg at $151. Solid top-three chance with a repeat of that latest performance. |
12 TODD PANNELL |
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VILLA MARIA
JOHN HYAM 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG 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 Third race start. First start ran last of 11 at Murray Bridge 2yo Sw+P on June 15 over 1200m, slow going 25 len behind Colmar with 56kg at $81. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1050m, 1.0 len behind Ginger Sinner carrying 57kg at $31. Fitter and worth following up. |
6 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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QUEEN CALANTHE
RAHARNA MCDONALD 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG A S McDonald Stafford Last start 3rd of 11 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn on April 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hustle carrying 58kg at $61. The race before that 4th of 8 at Broken Hill Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 900m, 2.75 len behind Light And Tangy with 55kg at $7. Has been racing well. Should go well in this line up. |
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UNPRAISED
MARK W LEWIS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG W J Lewis Four-year-old mare by Mendelssohn out of Inflict on debut. Has had no recent barrier trials. The betting is the best pointer to her chances. |
2 ALAN LAI |
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BELLE FROM HELL
GARY & DEAN ALEXANDER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A J May Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, eased back early on 4th in a small field at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 27 over 1106m, 2 len behind Edges Diamond with 56kg at $31. Last start 3rd of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Murph carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Plenty of scope for improvement and sure to measure up. |
11 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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GEORGIEGINA
M A WHITE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Miss L M White, Mrs L L Jarvis, D J Dahl & M A White Resuming after three months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Port Lincoln 3yo Bm58 January 22 over 1210m, 0.5 len behind The Wirrulla Boy carrying 54kg at $15. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw October 22 over 1112m, soft track; 12 len behind Marilyn's Edge with 57kg at $26. Top hope if back in good order. |
4 J POTTER |
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NO TELLING GOLD
DAVID HALLIDAY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG P R Burdon & P J Harrold Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1600m, 4 len behind The Tank with 54.5kg at $7. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Angel Torque carrying 53.5kg at $26. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
1 DYLAN CABOCHE |
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PRINCE LUCIFER
CHRIS BIEG 2YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Miss V E C Bowsher, D A Crook, C M Bieg, C W Fromm, Miss T Parker, M P Thomas & Mrs S Thomas Was at long odds at debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1050m, neck behind Jill On Ice carrying 57.5kg at $26. Should come on following that outing and looks set to break the maiden status. |
10 JESSICA TZAFERIS |
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SHALHAVMUSIK
GRANT YOUNG 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mr. J N Fox At the latest run 5th of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Tosen Storm with 55kg at $3.10. Before that 3rd of 14 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Top Of The Ridge with 55kg at $16. Terrific chance to return to form. |
12 EMILY FINNEGAN |
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SO POLITE
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG B W & Mrs M J Flitter, I C Gore, B J Perry, Glanville Hotel Racing No 1 (Mgr: M R Shepherd), S J Vandermyle, J Vandermyle, Mrs A M Rogers, T J Madigan, Allen Saunders (Mgr: M A Saunders), J A Horder, D C Burgess, L J Bagshaw, T W Leslie, K S Chappell, D J White, P G Higgins, J G MacKenzie & M J Ryan Lining up for just third start. At debut, 2nd of 11 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1050m, neck behind Effusiv with 55kg at $8.50. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1050m, neck behind Ginger Sinner with 55kg at $2.60. Tough to beat. |
5 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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TROPICAL HOUSE
JAKE STEPHENS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG J A Stephens, S G Willoughby, G Cole, D W Court, J W Parham, J Edgar, Nine Dollars (Mgr: J M Neeson), Miss S Middleton, Ms J Court & Ms H I Leahy At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Hysterical Lady with 56.5kg at $17. Better for that run and can do much better. |
3 A J STEAD |
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GEEZ GIRL
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG H D Woodhouse, Ms L J Woodhouse, D B Woodhouse, Mrs L K Woodhouse & G Nieddu Was as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 11 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hysterical Lady carrying 54.5kg at $51. Requires significant improvement. |
8 ZOE LLOYD |
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MAGIC MARINER
ANDREW GLUYAS 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Hancox Racing No 11 (Mgr: R J Peacock) He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Gawler 3yo Mdn-Sw October 25 over 1100m, 7 len behind Immortal Bliss with 54.5kg at $81. On debut second last of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Mdn-Sw September 28 over 1000m, 16 len behind Nextonixs with 54.5kg at $15. Might be better off following this outing. |
9 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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FUNNY FEELING
T H JOLLY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J B Jolly & Mrs K V Jolly Second run back. First-up after three months ran last of 14 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 900m, 24 len behind He's A Cool Cat carrying 55.5kg at $151. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 1009m, 8 len behind Villainesque carrying 57.5kg at $61. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful. |
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