Balaklava 09 Jul 2025
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Warren Barrington Class One Handicap 1200m Track: HVY8 Rain (Max: 10) Rail: +3m 950m-W/Post, +2m W/Post-1550m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.92) |
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Strong tempo with From The Block and Silver Chaos leading from Tequila Sunset and Colorado Cruz. One of the better races on the card. Siding with SACRED CHORD (5) who rarely runs a poor race and will be improved for the first-up run on a very wet track at Gawler. Think he's an each-way bet. The recent form of ATALA (9) is only fair but if she can get back to anything like her three-year-old ratings, she will give this a shake. Last-start maiden winners FROM THE BLOCK (1) and SILVER CHAOS (6) must be respected. The form of the latter has been franked with the runner-up winning in metropolitan grade since. ALPINE JOY (13) wasn't far away on the dirt last start. This is harder but she can run well again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Sacred Chord each-way.
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| 1 | 579x1 |
FROM THE BLOCK
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) Second-up. First-up after eight months favourite; won by 0.5 len at Gawler 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw June 25 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating Bootlegger carrying 58kg at $1.28. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Happy Valley Rating 60 on October 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Spicy Gold carrying 58.5kg at $10. Can go on with it after first-up win. |
4 JAKE TOEROEK |
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| 2 | 826x0 |
OVERSTATED
JON O'CONNOR 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P A Crawford, J B O'Connor, Mrs O A Crawford & Mrs C Crawford Second run back. First-up after eight months raced on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on June 21 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Cicala carrying 57kg at $31. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Morphettville 4yo+ 0-64 on October 19 over 1100m, 5 len behind Vintage Star with 59.5kg at $12. Expect improvement second up but hard to mount a winning case. |
3 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 3 | 571x |
DIADOCHOS
DAVID JOLLY 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M S McLean He is resuming after a six months break. Not seen since winning won by nose Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1300m defeating Galpin carrying 56.5kg at $1.75. On debut fifth of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw December 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dobbinair carrying 56.5kg at $13. Untapped youngster that is a big watch first-up. |
6 J POTTER |
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| 4 | 10 |
COSMIC SPY
SARAH RUTTEN 4YO GR/BR GELDING 59.0KG Miss S Rutten, R M Burford, B W Hoey, Mrs L J Hoey, D L Bryan, T Rowe, Mrs R M Rowe, Ms J L Rowe, Mrs D Herrmann, J S Marston, J B Rowe, B M Rowe, A J Hall, Mrs K E O'loughlin, Ms N F O'Loughlin & Mrs J A O'Conner Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, settled well back; won by 1.2 len at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1200m defeating Disco Talk with 57.5kg at $3.10. Last start second last of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo Sw+P on June 14 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind The Sprinkler carrying 56kg at $81. Well placed back in grade and can run well. |
11 MS C JONES |
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| 5 | 212x4 |
SACRED CHORD
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Racing sales Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at Gawler Bm56 on June 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Impending Diamond carrying 60kg at $26. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1210m, 1.5 len behind Andamooka with 58kg at $4.50. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. |
8 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 6 | 40x21 |
SILVER CHAOS
ROSLYN DAY 4YO GR/BL MARE 58.0KG G R Mullighan, Mrs J L Mullighan, Miss K L Mullighan, Mrs C A Beames, C B Francis, Mrs M L Francis, T Francis, N Francis, Miss D L Francis, Mrs S E Hazelager & T J Tomblin Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1050m, 5 len behind Caladan carrying 55.5kg at $18. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Gawler 2yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw June 25 over 1100m in heavy going defeating Koratora carrying 57kg at $3.40. Looks a progressive type and sure to measure up here. |
7 A J STEAD |
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| 7 | 00x5x |
LINKING
BILL BOGARTS 5YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG Mrs J R Bogarts, Ms E J Harby & B W Bogarts Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 10 at Clare 0-54 on December 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Justica's Bonus carrying 57.5kg at $11. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw June 19 2024 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Ruscheyne with 54.5kg at $10. Trialled on July 3 at Morphettville over 1050m and finished fourth. SCRATCHED. |
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| 8 | 921x0 |
TOTEMO HAYAI
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG J E Hickmott & Ms H R Loxton Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 10 at Gawler Cl1 on June 25 over 1100m, on a wet track; 14 len behind Shadow Eagle carrying 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at Oakbank 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 13 over 1100m, 7 len behind Hot Wings with 53kg at $61. Beaten too far first up so happy to watch her here. |
15 MATT CHADWICK |
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| 9 | 8x408 |
ATALA
JUDY STREETS 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG M Newman, Miss S Daskalopoulos & M Newman Last start second last of 9 at Gawler Bm56 on June 25 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Valentina Charm carrying 58kg at $9. The race before that second last of 12 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on June 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Caladan carrying 56kg at $31. Can turn things around. |
10 J HOLDER |
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| 10 | 45x00 |
SHE SPARKLES
SHARYN RATSCH 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Ms S K Ratsch, D W Ratsch, J J Winson & Ms B A Lenaine-Smith Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Murray Bridge Cl1 on June 14 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Caladan with 53kg at $151. Last start didn't finish the race at Morphettville Parks Cl2 June 28 over 1250m. Excuses last time but prepared to wait until she returns to form. |
13 BROOKE KING |
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| 11 | 46x49 |
FOUR DIVA
SCOTT WHITTLE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Ms J Mason, D Mason, N Lanzendoerfer & C D Mason Third-up today. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at this track F&M 0-56 on June 18 over 1050m, slow going 3.5 len behind Smashing Action carrying 58kg at $18. Second-up second last of 10 at Gawler Cl1 on June 25 over 1100m, in the wet; 6 len behind Shadow Eagle carrying 56.5kg at $21. Better than last start. |
14 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 12 | 32x85 |
SAMANTH
TREVOR MONTGOMERIE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG T Montgomerie, T Martin, B J Birrell, S Alexander & A Pittaway Third-up today. First-up 8th of 11 at this track 0-56 on June 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sabermetric with 57kg at $14. Second-up 5th of 14 at this track F&M 0-56 on June 18 over 1050m, slow going 4 len behind Smashing Action carrying 55kg at $14. Getting closer to another win. |
5 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 13 | 40674 |
ALPINE JOY
JOHN O'LOUGHLIN 5YO BR/BL MARE 54.0KG J D O'Loughlin, T D Adams, Miss C R Mcardle, Ms S J Mcardle, A J M MacKinnon & R J Ingram Last start 4th of 11 at Port Augusta 0-52 on June 22 over 1396m, 1.1 len behind Mistnaces carrying 58kg at $15. Before that 7th of 11 at Gawler Bm56 on June 9 over 1500m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Sir Lord carrying 54.5kg at $31. Mixing form but best looks OK for this. |
2 FELICITY ATKINSON |
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| 14 | 3x673 |
COLORADO CRUZ
NICOLE IRWIN 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Mrs N J Irwin, Mrs D P Stephenson, Mrs T K Ingerson, Ms K Fallon, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Mrs A Gaston, Mrs D Sciancalepore, Mrs C Warner, Mrs T Stanborough, Miss A Halliday, Mrs P Scott, Mrs M A Rayson, Mrs A Matina, Mrs K A Smallwood, Thoroughbred Girls No. 38, Mrs A McIntyre & Ms G M C Wenman Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track 0-56 on June 18 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Riched carrying 54.5kg at $41. The start before that 7th of 12 at Port Augusta 0-52 on June 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Eastside Diamond carrying 59.5kg at $13. Long time between wins but last start showed she's close. |
12 ANNA JORDSJO |
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| 15 | 669x0 |
TEQUILA SUNSET
BILL BOGARTS 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG B W Bogarts Second run back. First-up after seven months 11th of 14 at Murray Bridge 0-56 on July 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Amelia Valentina carrying 53kg at $81. Previously second-up 6th of 12 at this track 4yo+ Cl1 on November 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Star Sirius with 53kg at $3.30. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
1 MS S METCALFE |
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| 16 | 0029x |
DISSMATIC
SCOTT WHITTLE 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG C Sita & Ms S K Smith Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Naracoorte 0-54 November 3 over 1430m, 5 len behind Bywaters Road carrying 54.5kg at $19. When resuming last campaign sixth of 11 at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 July 13 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Prudden carrying 55.5kg at $26. Cannot make a strong case. |
9 POLLY BREWSTER |
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| 17 | 05096 |
GRAFTON AVENUE
JEMMA FREW 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J D Frew & Ms J L Frew At the latest run 6th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on June 27 over 1300m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Piwhane carrying 54kg at $14. The race before that 9th of 11 at Port Augusta 0-52 on June 22 over 1396m, 4.5 len behind Mistnaces with 55.5kg at $11. Hard to be confident on recent form. |
14 MARGARET COLLETT |
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