Balaklava 03 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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Clare Valley Toyota Benchmark 56 Handicap 2200m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: +3m 950m to 450m, True Remainder. . |
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Plenty of runners but a dawdling affair is on the cards. UNITED LEGEND (2) has found form and was far from disgraced last start when working home nicely into third over 1950m at Morphettville Parks. That followed a win at Murray Bridge the start prior. Better suited over this sort of trip and should be fighting out the finish. THEODOR (1) returned to winning form last start, scoring with a fair bit in hand over this track and trip after getting it his own way in front. Is unbeaten in two starts at this course and distance, so has to be taken very seriously. WHATSANAMEGEORGE (4) is yet to threaten in his two runs back but is tackling more suitable company back in grade third-up. Gets a key switch in Mines and will relish the added trip. THE TRUE BELIEVER (3) was far from his best last time when always well back but his two runs prior measure right up for this. Gets in well with the 3kg claim and has to be kept safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: United Legend to win.
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| 1 | 27041 |
THEODOR
TRAVIS DOUDLE 5YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG Sands Racing (Mgr: L Signore), G Ciabattoni, S Feleppa, M Ivanovic, M Lonardo, A Di Troia, J Nyskohus, C Galler, J Ridenti & G Kalinovic Recent form sound. Most recently won by 3 len at this track 0-56 May 20 over 2200m on a soft track defeating Harsh carrying 60kg at $5. Before that 4th of 12 at Bordertown Bm58 on May 1 over 2000m, 5 len behind Fiora Blue carrying 59kg at $3.60. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up. |
2 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 2 | 56213 |
UNITED LEGEND
MATTHEW SEYERS 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG P R Gunner, D R Wagner & S R Wagner Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm66 on May 16 over 1950m, slow going 1.4 len behind Eight On The Dot carrying 56kg at $7. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Murray Bridge Cl1-Sw May 6 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Valued with 59kg at $3.30. Key runner and should be in the finish. |
13 TODD PANNELL |
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| 3 | 90157 |
THE TRUE BELIEVER
GRANT YOUNG 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss K J Mckerlie, C Miller, A S Kittel, S Arthur, D P Curnow, C Briggs, G S Hutchison, Mrs D F Hutchison, S Candy, B R Dinning, M Stopp, M K Aitchison & M L Madigan Most recently ran last of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on May 23 over 2000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Isuspectjeu carrying 54kg at $31. Before that 5th of 12 at Gawler Bm60 on May 13 over 2112m, slow going 2.5 len behind Eight On The Dot with 56kg at $13. Capable of much better performance. |
4 ALYSSA WEBB |
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| 4 | 88x96 |
WHATSANAMEGEORGE
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 6YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG P W Jolly, T J Victor, Mrs H A Jolly, Mrs J A Victor & R R Jolly Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm62 on April 29 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Global Turn with 56.5kg at $15. Last start second last of 7 at Murray Bridge Bm78 on May 23 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Isuspectjeu carrying 52.5kg at $21. Has ability and is expected to do much better. |
7 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 5 | 52504 |
RIKKI RIKKARDO
ANDREW CLARKEN 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG R P Kervers & Ms L Karpowicz Last start 4th of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on May 17 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Affaire Vue with 58kg at $8. The race before that 13th of 15 at Morphettville Bm70 on May 2 over 1800m, slow going 6 len behind Wine Barron with 54kg at $41. Nicely placed and is worth including. |
5 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 6 | 00153 |
BUSH INFERENCE
BYRON COZAMANIS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G N Peters, S B Stokes, R G N Peters, Ms C C Peters & Mrs S M Cozamanis Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at this track 0-56 on May 20 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Theodor carrying 57.5kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm60 on April 29 over 2050m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mikki Tango carrying 54kg at $13. Open to further improvement. |
1 J HOLDER |
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| 7 | 83080 |
RETOURNE
CLAUDETTE ROSE 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Ms C M Rose, J Clark, G R Eades, Mrs M B Eades, Ms M Bosman & M Bosman Most recently second last of 12 at this track 0-56 on May 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 20 len behind Theodor with 58kg at $11. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Strathalbyn Bm60 on April 29 over 2050m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mikki Tango with 57kg at $12. Looks tested in this line-up. |
8 D TOURNEUR |
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| 8 | 80098 |
TEMBU BOY
GLENN DIX 6YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG G R Dix Most recently 8th of 12 at Gawler Bm60 on May 13 over 2112m, slow going 13 len behind Eight On The Dot carrying 56kg at $15. The run before that 9th of 15 at Gawler 0-56 on April 24 over 1500m, 10 len behind Causeweluvadelaide carrying 59kg at $101. Comes into this in ordinary form. Unreliable and needs to do more. |
10 EMILY FINNEGAN |
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| 9 | 96009 |
JACKSON RUN
JUDY STREETS 6YO GR/B GELDING 56.0KG R G Blackwell, C D Taylor, Ms E J Wain & Mrs K Nash Last start 9th of 12 at this track 0-56 on May 20 over 2200m, slow going 16 len behind Theodor with 57.5kg at $13. Before that second last of 11 at Morphettville in the LR Pt A Cup on May 2 over 2518m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Alainge with 54kg at $151. No surprise if he found some form in this suitable contest. |
12 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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| 10 | 47108 |
SHADOW HAWK
BILL WILLIAMS 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms E F Nelson, D J Nettle, Miss R N Williams & Ms M R Snyders Last start 8th of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on May 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Affaire Vue carrying 57kg at $41. The run before that 10th of 12 at Oakbank Onka Cup on April 4 over 2150m, 14 len behind Savatoff carrying 52kg at $101. Struggling a bit and looks safely held. |
3 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 11 | 74604 |
MASTER OF CEREMONY
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J E Hickmott & Mrs N M How Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track 0-56 on May 20 over 2200m, slow going 6 len behind Theodor carrying 55kg at $31. The start before that 10th of 12 at Bordertown Bm58 on May 1 over 2000m, 10 len behind Fiora Blue with 55kg at $26. Hard to have. |
6 DYLAN CABOCHE |
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| 12 | 80923 |
FIORENTE SPRITZ
RAHARNA MCDONALD 8YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG R McDonald Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Everythingisautumn with 54kg at $26. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Echuca Bm56 on May 11 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 52.5kg at $31. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
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| 13 | x6656 |
PRICKLY POPPY
STEPHANIE LACY 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G Erbes, One Job (Mgr: B A Belcher), R R Wendt, M A Cromar, N J Cromar, G P Rackley & Mrs S P Cromar Most recently struggled in the run home; 6th of 11 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Everythingisautumn carrying 54kg at $15. The run before that 5th of 12 at Gawler 0-56 on May 13 over 1706m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mr Trafficanti carrying 54.5kg at $8. Hard to make a case. |
9 ASHVIN GOINDASAMY |
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| 14 | 8x079 |
AMERICAN TROUBLE
NIKKI GORDON 8YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG P A Van Schaik, Ms A R Axford, R Harvey, D B Kilpatrick, Mrs S V Kilpatrick & Ms S Thomson At the latest run 9th of 12 at Gawler Bm60 on May 13 over 2112m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Eight On The Dot with 54kg at $151. The start before that 7th of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on April 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Carashan Chloe with 54kg at $91. Tested again in this line-up. |
11 L STOJAKOVIC |
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