Balaklava   01 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Select & Atlas Events & Party Hire Maiden Plate 1300m

Track: GOOD4   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: +3m 1000-450, Remainder True. (Pent: 5.69)  

Just a modest pace in store without noted speed runners engaged. PRINCE LUCIFER (12) is first-up and looks to have found a winnable assignment. He opened last campaign with a narrow defeat at this track and distance, despite no market expectation. The wide draw makes things tricky but he gets the services of Jacob Opperman, who is riding in form. OLDPOP (10) showed some improvement second-up to 1300m. He stays at that distance and might be ready to peak third-up. He looks a top-three chance if things go right from the barrier. MASTER CHARLIE (5) has had a few chances but his last three runs have all had merit. The rise to 1300m looks suitable and he should get a cosy run from the inside. He's an each-way chance. URBANISE (14) can improve second-up, while FUNNY FEELING (7) might be able to surprise at a big price. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Prince Lucifer each-way.
1 350x8 BAD TO THE BONE
BILL BOGARTS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J R Bogarts & B W Bogarts
Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 24 over 1050m, 5.5 len behind Common Interest with 56kg at $51. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind See Ya Later Baby with 54.5kg at $41. The in-form Todd Pannell rides today but still not keen on his chances here.
10
TODD PANNELL
Red, White Star
2 40660 HI YA HENRY
TREVOR DAY
4YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Mrs E M Wagner
Last start ran last of 11 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 10 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Grinzinger Halo with 58kg at $101. The start before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1430m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Zeb's Glass carrying 58kg at $41. Doesn't make any appeal.
11
ALANA LIVESEY
Lime Green, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 3x750 INDIAMO
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G P Stewart & Mrs A E Stewart
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1409m, 6 len behind Alexander Thegreat carrying 59.5kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Nadege carrying 58kg at $14. In the mix but probably needs to find a length or two.
8
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Red, Black Braces, White Sleeves, Black Armbands, White And Black Hooped Cap
4 66x0l JAKUBIK
ELIZABETH FAUST
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms E A Faust & Ms A H Wallace
Third-up today. First-up second last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Lottie Jane with 58kg at $201. Last start didn't finish the race at Gawler 3yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw August 27 over 1100m. Not among the chances.
2
DYLAN CABOCHE
Pink, Black Shamrock, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 90736 MASTER CHARLIE
STEPHEN THEODORE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss K J I Payton, T J Conder, P J Stephens, S A McDonald, D Mcnamara, Miss S M Crombie, R G Edmanson, Mrs J Edmanson, S L McInnes, D Conder & T M Ryan
Last start got back early 6th of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 24 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Common Interest with 58kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind More Than Hope carrying 58kg at $41. Finds a nice race this time and is expected to go very well.
1
MATT CHADWICK
Pink, Yellow Diamond Braces
6 00 SIR RUBEN
LINDA TRELOAR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L Treloar
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, second last of 13 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 30 over 1400m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Blue Isles carrying 56kg at $26. Second-up ran last of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1600m, slow going 25 len behind Anthracite carrying 56kg at $101. Likely to struggle again.
4
ZOE LLOYD
Royal Blue, Pink V
7 95309 FUNNY FEELING
TOM JOLLY
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J B Jolly & Mrs K V Jolly
Last start 9th of 14 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Mating Call carrying 56kg at $151. Before that ran last of 14 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1250m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Broadbeach Miss with 53kg at $151. Has had plenty of chances so place is preferred.
12
ISAAC SIT
White, Black Eye Over Pyramid, Striped Sleeves, Halved Cap
8 x6697 IT'SABOUTTIME
JUSTIN PICKERING
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
M D Pickering, T J Raymond, C Ray, A J Robey & M Dicker
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; 7th of 12 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1550m, 8 len behind Strazz with 56kg at $12. Before that 9th of 14 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on September 6 over 1409m, 5 len behind Alexander Thegreat with 57.5kg at $61. Needs to do more.
8
ALYSHA WARREN
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes
9 70x67 LE NEZ CROCHU
TREVOR DAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T L Day, Mrs J A Day, Miss N Griffin & K Day
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Naracoorte 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Zoular carrying 55kg at $101. Last start 7th of 11 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Call Me Eddy with 55kg at $61. Top three player.
13
SOPHIE POTTER
Black, Red Sash, White Sleeves, Red Cap
10 x4706 OLDPOP
JUSTIN PICKERING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J F P Schmidt
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Hidden Bounty carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that second last of 11 at Bordertown 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Call Me Eddy with 56kg at $6.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
9
SAIRYN FAWKE
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes
11 56065 PENNY BANG BANG
JASON CANNON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C Pretlove
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 13 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 13 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind More Than Hope with 54kg at $61. The run before that 6th of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 900m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rich Lady carrying 54kg at $61. Drawn well but need to see a bit more.
3
ALYSSA WEBB
Black, Pink J And White C Logo, Black Cap, Pink Pom Pom
12 20x PRINCE LUCIFER
CHRIS BIEG
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss V E C Bowsher, D A Crook, C M Bieg, C W Fromm, Miss T Parker, M P Thomas & Mrs S Thomas
Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw April 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Tropical House carrying 55kg at $13. On debut second of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw April 16 over 1050m, a neck behind Jill On Ice carrying 57.5kg at $26. Expected to feature fresh.
14
JACOB OPPERMAN
Red, Silver V, Silver And Red Horseshoes Sleeves, Silver Cap, Red Peak And Pom Pom
13 UP TO THE DEDLINE
ROSLYN DAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms R G Day
On debut. Four-year-old mare by Dedline out of Tambang Besi. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Murray Bridge September 18. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
6
BROOKE KING
Red With Black Club, White Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
14 47x7 URBANISE
JON O'CONNOR
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
P A Crawford, J B O'Connor, Mrs O A Crawford & Mrs C Crawford
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 7th of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Capitalex with 56kg at $11. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Angel Torque with 53.5kg at $9. Anticipating an improved run second-up.
5
J HOLDER
Green, Royal Blue Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
15 0 VALENZUELA
GRANT YOUNG
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs L D Young, K A Schenscher, Mrs D Schellen, A P Tindall, P Tindall, J J Tindall, R Meyers, Mrs S Meyers, R Buss & Mrs C M Buss
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1000m, 12 len behind Capitalex carrying 56kg at $151. Won't find this any easier so she looks fully tested.
7
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Teal, Black Seams And White Cap