Balaklava   04 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Coopers Brewery Rating 0-56 Handicap 1200m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 15)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Smashing Action to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. WILLASTON (7) was much improved when resuming at this course and distance. Does tend to run well here too. BELLENTIA (10) will be getting a long way back from the draw but that has been the pattern and did make up ground last time. SMASHING ACTION (6) will be one riding up near the front. Just needs some luck early getting over. DODD (1) could run a cheeky race out of a decent form guide. SUGGESTED PLAY: Willaston on top.
1 17056 DODD
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J M Oxlade, Ms T M Oxlade, Miss C I Oxlade, K D J Schubert, Mrs L R Day, B W Crowell, L J Crowell & BDF Racing (Mgr: M J Blaschek)
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-62 on April 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind The Doll with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ 0-62 on March 22 over 1250m, 6 len behind Cuban Waters carrying 58.5kg at $19. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside draw.
2
CONNOR MURTAGH
Pink And Purple Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
2 157x8 JOVIALE
STUART PADMAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A A Padman, G J Blight, J N Chapple, N C Phillips, B W Stewart & M C Wright
Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm58 on April 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Cork Harbour carrying 59kg at $18. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Mildura Mdn-Sw October 7 over 1200m defeating Cavill Tycoon carrying 59.5kg at $4. Fitter but others are better placed.
11
JAKE TOEROEK
Red, Gold Stars And Cap
3 213x9 LADY SKYLLA
DAVID JOLLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Grand Syndicates Get Lucky (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Second run back. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 9th of 13 at this track Bm56 on May 21 over 1050m, 6 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 59kg at $16. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Morphettville 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Schroder's Mistake carrying 56kg at $19. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.
1
BROOKE KING
Black, Old Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
4 65x65 SABERMETRIC
RAHARNA MCDONALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A S McDonald
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on May 14 over 900m, 3.5 len behind Mohite with 59kg at $13. Second-up 5th of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Mistavain with 57.5kg at $5.50. Has to be considered.
8
SAIRYN FAWKE
Pink, Black Polka Dots, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
5 15x98 IRRESISTABELLA
TRAVIS DOUDLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
T J Doudle, R I Chapman, M Hambrook, W Hammond, A McKenzie, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, Mrs C Walker & S Walker
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on March 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Mellifluent with 57.5kg at $19. Second-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 13 at this track Bm56 on May 21 over 1050m, 6 len behind Fast Bubbles carrying 58.5kg at $31. Strips fitter but fancy others.
5
J HOLDER
Red, Silver Epaulettes
6 14683 SMASHING ACTION
JUSTIN PICKERING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J F P Schmidt
Last start 3rd of 12 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Vilnius with 57kg at $6. The run before that faded in the straight 8th of 14 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on May 18 over 1350m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Prodigal Lad with 57.5kg at $17. Nice effort last time. Capable of fighting out the finish.
11
MARGARET COLLETT
Navy Blue, Lime Green Crossed Sashes
7 690x2 WILLASTON
BRETT CAMPBELL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs C C Clonan, Miss A S Clonan, Miss E J Clonan, Spike Inc (Mgr: M J Cosgrove), Mrs S E Spiers, P G Spiers & Miss Y N Lethbridge
Second-up. First-up after five months held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track 0-56 on May 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Nicish with 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Nmw on June 29 over 1000m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Magic Field with 52kg at $11. Fitter with improvement to come.
7
J POTTER
Navy Blue, White Star, Sky Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, Stars Cap
8 2297x HEIDI HEIDI HO
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Dr R L White
Mare back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 13 at Oakbank 0-56 March 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Augusta Rock with 56.5kg at $3.70. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Mt Gambier Cl1 August 9 over 910m, soft track; 14 len behind Gopher Frank carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. In the right race and sure to go well.
6
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Black And White Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
9 8632x SAMANTH
TREVOR MONTGOMERIE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
T Montgomerie, T Martin, B J Birrell, S Alexander & A Pittaway
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Port Lincoln 0-54 March 16 over 1350m, soft track; a neck behind The Last Dance carrying 58kg at $4. First up last campaign second of 11 at Swan Hill Bm58 October 29 over 975m, 0.8 len behind Foxpath carrying 59kg at $6.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
9
ROCHELLE MILNES
Black, Orange Star, White, Black And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
10 x7785 BELLENTIA
JUSTIN PICKERING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P Kristoris, N J Russell, M D Pickering, B N Scotcher, Why The Long Face (Mgr: L Lusty), J K Gentle & Mrs S Kristoris
Last start 5th of 13 at this track 0-56 on May 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nicish with 57.5kg at $5.50. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on May 14 over 900m, 5 len behind Mohite with 57.5kg at $21. Can improve.
10
ANNA JORDSJO
White, Royal Blue Hoops And Sleeves, White Armbands, Quartered Cap
11 x4338 BROADWAY LANE
ALEXANDER JUSTICE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
A C S Justice, D Giacopini & Ms A Westcott
Most recently 8th of 11 at Port Augusta 0-52 on May 23 over 1100m, 7 len behind Castlecomer carrying 59.5kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Port Augusta 0-54 on May 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dylan's Lad with 57kg at $6. Has some ability.
4
FELICITY ATKINSON
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves
12 89625 NOT A SINGLE BID
GRANT YOUNG
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M Adam & Mrs L D Young
Most recently 5th of 11 at Port Augusta 0-52 on May 23 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Castlecomer with 58kg at $3.90. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Port Augusta 0-54 on May 11 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Dylan's Lad carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Must be included.
3
ALYSSA WEBB
Teal, White Seams, Black Cap
13 66674 YEAH YEAH NAH
DARRYL CARRISON
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs K Carrison, Mrs L F Gerloff, L B Gerloff, B P White, Ms C M White, B W Gerloff, Mrs J M Gerloff, Mrs K A Stone & M Stone
Most recently eased back early on 4th of 8 at Gawler Bm56 on May 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Trantoro with 52kg at $19. Before that 7th of 13 at this track 0-56 on May 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nicish carrying 53kg at $61. Looking to others.
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Black, Cerise Sleeves
14 70909 ABAN
DANNY PENNA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna & J S Penna
Last start second last of 10 at Port Augusta 0-56 on May 11 over 1600m, 21 len behind I'm Kenny with 52kg at $151. The start before that 12th of 15 at this track Bm62 on April 25 over 1600m, 11 len behind Showrunner with 54kg at $151. Really struggling and needs to find a few lengths.
6
POLLY BREWSTER
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves