Balaklava   14 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

Austin S Condon Memorial Benchmark 56 Handicap 1050m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: + 3 meters from 950m - 450m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.84)  

Redwinelover should lead at a keen tempo. ALOHA BLUE (9) stuck on well from the speed to miss out by 0.2L last time out over 1200m at Gawler. She was able to get across from out wide last start and Holder will look to do the same. She's a track and trip winner previously and can turn the tables. NOSTRYIA (1) is first-up here without a trial but he's spent much of his recent racing in stronger company than this. He's placed in all 3 attempts at this track and trip and jumped favourite here in July last year. Can't be left out. SIOUX WARRIOR (13) can't be discounted on his recent form. CASPER DE LUNE (3) resuming from a break. Ran fifth in latest jump-out at Morphettville. Opened last campaign with a fifth at Murray Bridge over 1000m. In the mix fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Aloha Blue to go one better.
1 x008x NOSTRYIA
KATE HALLIDAY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss K J Halliday, T G N Racing, Mrs C L Schaefer, M F Turnley, E Nunn, Mrs G Nun & T French
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 February 28 over 1000m, soft track; 5.5 len behind In Love carrying 55kg at $26. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm66 February 7 over 1050m, 8 len behind Daisydoo with 59kg at $31. Finds a suitable race on resumption and can return with a bang.
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TODD PANNELL
Royal Blue, Orange Armbands, Yellow Cap
2 09x0x FLYING ACE
LUKE O'CONNOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L O'Connor, C Lewis, M Vallelonga, G Sproule, The Mug Punters ( M Appleton ) & G Jarvis
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ran last of 12 at Moe Bm56 on February 22 over 1200m, 14 len behind Aussieaussieaussie carrying 60kg at $14. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on June 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Pick 'N' Mix carrying 59.5kg at $18. Trialled on May 28 at Morphettville Parks over 1000m and finished seventh. Prefer to see how he returns.
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KAYLA CROWTHER
Red, White Stars Sleeves, White Cap, Red Star
3 5014x CASPER DE LUNE
KATE HALLIDAY
5YO  GREY  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss K J Halliday
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Clare Cl1 October 26 over 1100m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Lion's Instinct with 57kg at $31. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw September 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Capitalex with 58kg at $151. Might be better off following this run.
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ISAAC SIT
Dark Navy Blue, Baby Pink Hooped Sleeves And Cap
4 x0906 KORATORA
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
T J Doudle, Campolina Pty Ltd (Mgr: I C Bell), W J Henson, J A Macdonald, J Woods, Mrs R Woods, B Woods, Mrs C Walker, S Walker, Mrs T Woods & Fast Cow (Mgr: Mrs M M Rehn)
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Morphettville F&M 0-64 on May 30 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Miss Orth with 58.5kg at $15. Before that raced on the pace before fading 11th of 14 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 on May 16 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Invertational carrying 59kg at $21. Can improve and play a big role.
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Maroon, Gold Maple Leaf, Halved Sleeves, Gold Cap
5 33262 REDWINELOVER
NICOLE IRWIN
7YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Mrs N J Irwin, Mrs D P Stephenson, Mrs S J Kay, M D Kay, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, Miss J L Taylor, Miss L E Graham, C E Hopkins, D A Fogg, J W Wood & G Trembath
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Himeno with 56kg at $5.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Bordertown Bm66 on May 1 over 1100m, 3 len behind Zatanna with 56.5kg at $14. Nice effort last time. Bold showing expected.
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SOPHIE POTTER
Silver, Purple Star, Sleeves And Cap
6 65x13 SHIKANIC
PETER NOLAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P M Nolan, G Catanzariti, D Hagan, Panthers8 (Mgr: B W Honor), Mrs D K Burgess, Elvis Racing (Mgr: P Fama), P Fama, N Pape, J E Shannon, L A Warwick, The Brazy Bunch (Mgr: D Hood), M R E Smethurst & D Head
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 37 days. Resuming favourite; won by 2 len at Port Augusta 0-54 April 26 over 1100m defeating Super Sunny Seeya carrying 59kg at $5.50. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Port Augusta Bm58 on May 8 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Bjarne with 58.5kg at $3.20. Looking to others.
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A J STEAD
Black, Red Stars, White Double Armbands And Cap With Red Star
7 196x1 TAHNEE TERRITORY
TRAVIS DOUDLE
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
I V Millard, P E Muldoon & A G Sealey
Second-up. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Gawler F&M 0-56 May 27 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Aloha Blue carrying 59.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Cl1 on November 19 over 1200m, 10 len behind Garcon Renard carrying 58kg at $8. Looks well placed to go on with the job.
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WILL PRICE
Black, Light Blue Sleeves, Red Cap
8 7660x GUSTY WAY
SUE & JASON JAENSCH
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J B Jaensch, Mrs L C Jaensch, S R McGurk & J D Wilks
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm64 January 10 over 1200m, 9 len behind Deficit with 56.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Penola Bm64 October 17 over 1075m, 0.8 len behind Free Beer carrying 56.5kg at $9. Should be right in the mix on resumption.
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CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Red And White Diamonds, Red Sleeves And Cap
9 7x792 ALOHA BLUE
KATE HALLIDAY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T L Edwards
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Gawler F&M 0-56 on May 27 over 1200m, in the wet; head behind Tahnee Territory carrying 59kg at $4.40. The run before that 9th of 13 at Gawler 0-56 on May 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind All Shot carrying 58kg at $7.50. Wouldn't surprise to see her turn the tables.
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J HOLDER
Light Blue, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 4x06x BE BRAVE
GARRET LYNCH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J A Glatz & Mrs M Glatz
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track 0-56 March 11 over 1050m, 4 len behind Aztec Dancer carrying 56kg at $31. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Strathalbyn Cl2 February 18 over 1350m, 15 len behind Vaniteux carrying 56kg at $13. Faces a tough essay.
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MS S METCALFE
Black And White Hoops, Red Sleeves And Cap
11 82335 ZOUTRAIL
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R Jolly, BBQ Inn Racing No 1, BBQ Inn Racing No 2, P Hodgens, Redwing Racing (Mgr: B Dolling), GTS Racing (Mgr: A Goodwin), D Ivory, Mrs S Worthley, Mrs P Lukic, L Grosser, I Vine, C Williams, Cuz Racing (Mgr: P Schulz), MWD Bloodstock (Mgr: M Duggin), Bula Bula (Mgr: C Fitzgerald) & L D Baring
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 60-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track 0-56 on April 15 over 1050m, 3 len behind Winning Aura with 58kg at $3.20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Oakbank Cl1 on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Tripod Terror with 56kg at $7. Sure to be about the money again.
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Royal Blue, Pink Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves
12 45x00 DE LUCA
CODY REARDON
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss J M Papanicolaou, B H Christofilakis, M J Dobbin, S A Muxlow, A J Dobbin, B Magain, Jameson (Mgr: F De Pasquale), A Karaduman, B Pledge, E Baraiolo, C J Reardon, B Macbeth, J J Masters, Mrs R Masters, J C Masters & Ms N Rantanen Reynolds
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track Bm56 on May 20 over 1050m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Babayka with 58kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-56 on October 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind Sundogg with 56kg at $2.70. Fitter but unlikely to threaten.
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BEN PRICE
White And Teal Seams
13 x0944 SIOUX WARRIOR
JOHN MACMILLAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms T Hartwell, T Borschman, Mrs S Borschman, C Bubner, Dr K Fryer, Mrs B Fryer, Mrs T Giessauf, S Miller, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D Reynolds, P Rimes, Dr J K Sinclair, Mrs M J Thompson, Nag Traders (J M Vandepeer), G A Wakefield, BINDI (Mrs K Vast), B C Pickett, J M Rimes & C Pizzino
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track Bm56 on May 20 over 1050m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Squad carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on April 22 over 900m, 3 len behind Real Deluxe carrying 58kg at $21. Sure to be thereabouts if he runs to recent form.
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BROOKE KING
Royal Blue, Gold Diamond Band, Diamond Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
14 3033x LORD MORTON
KATE HALLIDAY
7YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss K J Halliday
First-up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Ceduna Bm52 January 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Hawson carrying 57.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Wentworth Bm58 November 4 over 1000m, a long neck behind Reigning Star carrying 58.5kg at $6. Others preferred.
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L STOJAKOVIC
Light Blue, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 6x270 WHOOPS A DAISY
KRISTI EVANS
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Miss K L Evans, D K Baldwin, M Runting, S Pickering, A W Robertson, D Morgan, Top End Boys (Mgr: N W Gardner), Bulmeka Racing (Mgr: D A Turner), A Bowler, Mrs K M Bowler, Fourkin Racing (Mgr: M A Bourne), D G Reynolds, Mrs K Sigston, J Sigston, N McNee, G K Hands & B Borland
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 14 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 on May 16 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Invertational carrying 54kg at $31. The run before that from last on the turn 7th of 11 at Gawler F&M Bm56 on April 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Artissi with 57kg at $5.50. Form only moderate and happy enough to avoid.
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D TOURNEUR
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
16 58x99 RIVER CLYDE
BRETT CAMPBELL
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
J Kelly, Mrs C M Kelly, Miss Y N Lethbridge & B A Campbell
Third-up today. Freshened for 51 days. First-up ran last of 9 at Port Augusta 0-52 on April 12 over 1100m, 20 len behind Samanth with 58kg at $12. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Gawler Cg&E Bm56 on April 24 over 1200m, 22 len behind Eugenius carrying 55kg at $81. Looking elsewhere.
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MARGARET COLLETT
Green And White Hoops, Gold Sleeves, Green And White Hooped Cap