Balaklava   18 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

TQCSI Colts, Geldings & Entires Rating 0 - 56 Handicap 1050m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: True. (Pent: 6.17)  

A solid tempo on the cards with Bangholme taking charge. FOSTER STREET (9) can mix his form but he's found a winnable race here. He looks well placed on the eight day back-up and back to 1050m. Rochelle Milnes will give him every chance from a good draw. DYLAN'S LAD (2) has more upside than most of his rivals and if you can forgive his last start failure, his prior form this campaign reads well. He's versatile and won't be too far away from the inside barrier. FASHION DOG (3) was well backed last start but had excuses. He can bounce back here. Don't ignore the winning form that both LAKEHURST (6) and BANGHOLME (1) bring to this and they should be included in wider bets. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed First Four with 1,2,3,6,8 and 9.
1 72031 BANGHOLME
ADRIAN MCGREGOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A R McGregor
Going well. Most recently favourite; won by 2 len at Mt Gambier 0-56 May 25 over 900m on a soft track defeating The Mariner with 58kg at $2.10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on May 9 over 1214m, slow going 1.1 len behind Nankeen carrying 60kg at $10. Racing is super form and can win again in this grade.
10
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Bottle Green, White Hoops, Deep Red Sleeves, Deep Red And White Quartered Cap
2 12128 DYLAN'S LAD
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Racing sales
Useful gelding. At the latest run didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 8 at Port Augusta Bm62 on June 8 over 1200m, 23 len behind Mohite with 55.5kg at $3.40. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Port Augusta Bm56 on May 23 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Edgy Era carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Happy to forgive last start and prior form has him right in this.
1
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
3 58x66 FASHION DOG
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, R Borda, Mrs N A Borda, C York & T J Fraser
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming faded in the straight 6th of 10 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on May 18 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind The Plastics carrying 57kg at $7.50. Second-up from last on the turn 6th of 11 at this track 0-56 on June 4 over 1050m, 2.5 len behind Lakehurst carrying 57kg at $3.30. Excuses last start and can easily bounce back here.
4
JAKE TOEROEK
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves, Aqua Blue Cap
4 62717 HEBRINGS CASH
DANNY PENNA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, Mr K J Penna, Mr J S Penna & Miss H A Penna
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Gawler Cl1 on June 9 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Warm Breeze carrying 55kg at $41. Before that won by a nose at Hawker 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 31 over 1100m defeating Bright Show with 56kg at $3.80. Prefer him in something easier.
5
SAIRYN FAWKE
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves
5 1600x RIVER CLYDE
BRETT CAMPBELL
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J Kelly, Mrs C M Kelly, Miss Y N Lethbridge & B A Campbell
Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Clare Bm56 December 1 over 1100m, soft track; 11 len behind Run And Tell carrying 56kg at $26. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw August 21 over 1050m, soft track; 6 len behind Irresistabella with 57.5kg at $26. Happy to watch him go around first-up.
7
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Green And White Hoops, Gold Sleeves, Green And White Hooped Cap
6 6x0x1 LAKEHURST
DAVID HALLIDAY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
PJ & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Hill), B J Holtham & Sporties On Main Racing (Mgr: D J Hill)
Having second run back today. Last outing raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at this track 0-56 June 4 over 1050m defeating Astromancer with 54kg at $21. At only start last preparation ran last of 12 at Port Augusta 0-52 on July 21 over 1100m, 15 len behind Shikanic carrying 58kg at $19. Last start track and distance winner that look a good chance of going back-to-back.
8
ISAAC SIT
Royal Blue, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves
7 47300 GRINZINGER ACE
EMMA HUBBARD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
M D Tuckfield, Mrs E D Tuckfield & Mrs E Tuckfield
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently second last of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on May 18 over 1600m, slow going 18 len behind Maxildo with 57.5kg at $8. The start before that 10th of 14 at Oakbank Cg&E 0-56 on May 7 over 1400m, 11 len behind Sir Randolph with 56.5kg at $9. Finds a few better today. Struggling to find form.
9
BROOKE KING
Light Blue And Purple Diamonds, Light Blue Cap, Purple Pom Pom
8 6x685 ITALIAN INFORMANT
STEPHEN THEODORE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
L G Hoffmann & Miss C A Cousins
Most recently 5th of 12 at Hamilton Bm52 on May 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Mariner carrying 59kg at $8. The run before that 8th of 12 at Sale 0 - 62 on May 18 over 1012m, 5.5 len behind Torlaah carrying 54kg at $41. Top jockey on so a big watch for stable debut.
6
TODD PANNELL
Cerise, Blue Disc With White H, Blue With Silver Diamonds Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
9 30408 FOSTER STREET
BYRON COZAMANIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P R Burdon, P G Sims & P J Harrold
Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Gawler Bm56 on June 9 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Impending Diamond with 55kg at $8. The start before that got back early 10th of 13 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-64 on May 31 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Bouncing Beyond with 51kg at $91. Made headway last time. Form looks patchy but he's found a winnable race.
3
ROCHELLE MILNES
Green, Orange Spots, Red Cap
10 43383 BROADWAY LANE
ALEXANDER JUSTICE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
A C S Justice, D Giacopini & Ms A Westcott
At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 11 at this track 0-56 on June 4 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Sabermetric carrying 53.5kg at $26. Before that 8th of 11 at Port Augusta 0-52 on May 23 over 1100m, 7 len behind Castlecomer carrying 59.5kg at $6. Long time between drinks but has a habit of running a cheeky race at odds.
2
J POTTER
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys And Sleeves
11 94l38 INNER SANCTUM
DANNY PENNA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna & J S Penna
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Port Augusta 0-52 on June 8 over 1200m, 9 len behind Eastside Diamond with 56kg at $17. Before that 3rd of 9 at Hawker 0-52 on May 31 over 1400m, 8 len behind Django Express with 56kg at $31. Needs an easier race.
5
POLLY BREWSTER
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves