Balaklava 30 Jul 2025
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Team Wiss Agronomy and Agspec Benchmark 56 Handicap 1050m Track: Heavy 9 Rain (Max: 13) Rail: +3m 950m-W/Post, +2m W/Post-1550m, True Remainder. (Pent: 8.58) |
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Gopher Frank should find the front with Ze Birds'n'zebees and Smashing Action on his heels. GOPHER FRANK (2) is a lightly-raced sprinter that has been OK in two runs on heavy tracks this campaign. He's only ever won over 900m but from a good draw and with a valuable claim, he gets a great chance to add to his CV here. SMASHING ACTION (9) looks a danger off her recent form. She was a dominant track and distance winner earlier in the campaign and then wasn't far away at Mildura last start. She's right in this. CHARM CATCHER (4) won her only start last campaign and must be respected first-up. She could be above average. LAPILLI (6) and BABAYKA (1) warrant strong consideration on their best form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Gopher Frank to win.
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| 1 | 00242 |
BABAYKA
PAULA TRENWITH 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & D M Bairstow Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Gawler Bm56 on July 16 over 1100m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Aloha Blue with 60kg at $10. The start before that 4th of 12 at Morphettville Bm64 on June 21 over 1050m, slow going 1.5 len behind Hajra carrying 55kg at $71. Has ability and is a top-three hope on recent form. |
11 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 2 | 10x46 |
GOPHER FRANK
DION & RAYGAN KOCH 5YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG G V Pedler, D J Pedler, G M Nelligan, M D Nelligan, S D Goldsmith, M J Meaney, Mrs R Koch, J F Pedler, EP Country Cups (Mgr: J F Pedler) & EP Country Cups 2 (Mgr: J F Pedler) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 8 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on June 11 over 905m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Artissi carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Last start 6th of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on July 11 over 900m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Magic Field with 59.5kg at $9.50. Progressive type that looks like he will measure up here. |
2 BROOKE KING |
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| 3 | 48060 |
JINSOKU
BRENDON DAVIS 4YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG C W Haslam Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 12 at Goulburn Bm58 on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 55 len behind Killer Kerr with 61kg at $8. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Goulburn Cl3 on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Miss Backchat carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Nice trial but happy to watch him at first run in SA. |
7 SOPHIE POTTER |
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| 4 | 1x |
CHARM CATCHER
ANDREW GLUYAS 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, H S Perks, Miss T N Perks, J A Perks, H M Perks & N J Briggs Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when settled well back; won by 0.7 len at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 20 over 1050m defeating Jura Vaudois carrying 55kg at $5. Expect her to be a winning chance first-up. |
1 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 5 | 8108x |
ZE BIRDS'N'ZEBEES
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 5YO GR/B GELDING 59.0KG J D & K B Racing (Mgr: J Dunn) & S-K Lee Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Oakbank Cg&E Bm56 March 19 over 1050m, 5 len behind Lake Agawam carrying 60kg at $71. First up last campaign third of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 20 over 1050m, 1.4 len behind Charm Catcher carrying 55kg at $101. Prefer to see how he returns. |
4 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 6 | 7x18x |
LAPILLI
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG M Kinnane, M Kinnane, D Cooper, G Olver, A Fielder, D Littledyke, D Reynolds, Dr D Worthley, Mrs S Worthley, G Daish, The Golden Greeks Racing, Aberfeldie Punters Club, Go Top Left, Heartburn Racing, Two Fine Men, JLLS Racing, Blue Lake Ladies, BBQ Inn 1, John Hamilton Dawes Racing & Bodam Racing Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Morphettville Cl2 March 10 over 1100m, 6 len behind Palm Of Jumeirah carrying 56kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Naracoorte F&M 0-58 February 16 over 1100m defeating Emerald Court carrying 59kg at $2.45. Must be a winning chance given her brilliant fresh record. |
5 JAKE TOEROEK |
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| 7 | 72071 |
AMELIA VALENTINA
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG I C Gore, D Wake, A K Day, M J Harrington, G D Searle, S Collins, Ms A F Burke, B A Matar, B J Perry & Mrs N A Searle Last start came from midfield and won by a nose at Murray Bridge 0-56 July 2 over 1200m defeating Justica's Bonus carrying 56.5kg at $7. The start before that second last of 8 at Gawler Bm56 on May 28 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Trantoro carrying 57.5kg at $4. Will be winding up strongly and win again. |
3 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 8 | 96306 |
LOTZA BUBBLES
SARAH RUTTEN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG J D Nixon, Mrs J Nixon, L Bonadio, Mrs V Bonadio, Ms E E Hartley, M Quinn, Mrs S Bennett, G Bennett, Miss M D Cole, J C Robinson, P F Breslin, Ms M E Steele, L J Fulford, M J Romero, R J Harris, S J Nixon & S Strange Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Time To Rumble with 58kg at $15. The run before that ran last of 10 at Bordertown Bm62 on June 27 over 1100m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Nurys with 57kg at $31. Mixing form so happy to leave her out. |
6 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 9 | 39182 |
SMASHING ACTION
JUSTIN PICKERING 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG J F P Schmidt Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on July 19 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Time To Rumble carrying 56kg at $3.40. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track Bm56 on July 9 over 1050m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Miss Gabbiano carrying 59kg at $11. Dominant track and distance winner so must respect. |
8 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 10 | 9586x |
PRINCE REICHWEITE
JOHN HYAM 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG The Wizz (Mgr: C R Clifford), Hyam Racing (Mgr: Mrs T S Hyam), T Psarakis, Past Present Players (Mgr: I Bradmore), G A Newling, S R Garbutt, Mrs W J Weakley, A S Bath, I B Garbutt, Ms L A Costello, C Long, P Hartigan, Mrs J P Mundy & C M Lawlor Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at Strathalbyn Cl1 March 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Rob The Bank carrying 57kg at $11. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at this track 0-56 November 20 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Real Valentia carrying 59.5kg at $12. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
9 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 11 | 6100x |
ELEANOR QUEEN
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG JD & KB Racing & G Taplin Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 16 at Strathalbyn Bm58 February 19 over 1350m, 10 len behind Tupoleu with 56kg at $151. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at this track 3yo+ F&M Mdn-Sw November 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Loca Bella carrying 54.5kg at $67. Might find them a bit sharp but watch for her late. |
12 ALYSSA WEBB |
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| 12 | 06097 |
CHILKO LAKE
DANNY PENNA 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG 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 second last of 8 at Port Augusta 0-54 on July 6 over 1600m, 9 len behind Augusta Rock with 52kg at $11. The race before that 9th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on June 27 over 1550m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Blue Special with 52.5kg at $26. Will need to improve sharply. |
10 MARGARET COLLETT |
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