Balaklava 16 Sep 2026
GOING: G(4)
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BMD Colts, Geldings & Entires Rating 0 - 56 Handicap 1050m Track: GOOD4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.58) |
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Moderate tempo with Utah Joe leading the way. THE MAGISTRATE (3) battled away gamely for sixth at Morphettville Parks 11 days ago in a tougher field, and he will be dropping right back down in class here. He has winning form on this circuit, and we think he has a terrific chance to break his win drought in this. ECLAIR VITALITY (1) strode up like the winner at Mildura fresh up 11 days ago and was only bloused out late after hitting the front late in the home straight. He strips fitter and is nicely poised to go one better. HE'S A COOL CAT (2) won in a similar grade to this 3 starts back, and after 2 runs in town, he is back to this level with an extra 3kg to carry. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SWEATBAND (4) has recently joined the Grant Kluse stable from Victoria and last raced nearly 6 weeks ago at Mildura. The new surroundings could help him find form again. UTAH JOE (7) is a durable veteran resuming, and he won a recent trial quite nicely. Check the market moves in a modest field. SUGGESTED PLAY: He's A Cool Cat each-way.
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| 1 | 635x2 |
ECLAIR VITALITY
DAVID ALDRIDGE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs K J Aldridge, P Schiller, JJP (Mgr: J J Cheyne), Mrs D Blake, T J Blake, C De Michele, J De Michele, C A C Gill & N P Gill Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Bm56 at Mildura on September 5 over 1008m, on a slow track; head behind Surprisatic with 59.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 in a 4yo+ Bm56 at Murray Bridge on February 4 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Bangholme with 60.5kg at $3.80. Not to be taken lightly. |
9 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 2 | x8158 |
HE'S A COOL CAT
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs J M Oxlade, Ms T M Oxlade, Miss C I Oxlade & K D J Schubert Last start 8th of 14 in a Cl2 at Morphettville on August 29 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Leading Impact with 55kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 10 in a 0-66 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Nostryia with 55kg at $20. Well placed to find winning form again. |
7 L STOJAKOVIC |
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| 3 | 08566 |
THE MAGISTRATE
MATTHEW SEYERS 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R D Vawser, Mrs M R Vivian, B J Vivian, R T Arthur, B F Appelkamp, Mrs T L Gow, C M Jeffries, A K Pontt, Mrs R T Pontt, Mrs E M Skipworth, M A Gilchrist, J G Duncan, Mrs J C Gebhardt, Ms A G Wood, Miss S M Archer, Mrs H J Archer, T J Krieg, I D Wharton & Mrs S Seyers At the latest run 6th of 8 in a 0-66 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Grand Host carrying 55kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 10 in a 0-66 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Nostryia with 54.5kg at $12. Key runner. |
5 HARRY GRACE |
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| 4 | 51079 |
SWEATBAND
GRANT KLUSKE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG W B Kluske Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 in a Bm56 at Mildura on August 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Orthie's Boys carrying 59.5kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 12 in a Cl1 at Bendigo on July 30 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Ocean Bay carrying 56kg at $41. Great chance to bounce back into form. |
2 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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| 5 | 6275x |
ARC DE PUISSANCE
GRANT KLUSKE 7YO GR/BL GELDING 58.0KG W B Kluske, K Richardson, Mrs S R Richardson, Miss J A Barnes, Ms K Greaves, Mrs S Kluske, Mrs J Morgan, M A Mcqueen, B McQueen, C D Bottroff, D W Bottroff, T J Watson, Mrs R M Watson, G W Kluske, G S Baker, C J Martin, G A Bishop, Pink Ponies (Mgr: Mrs A D Kluske), C A Lallard & Mrs S M Robertson Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Strathalbyn 0-56 May 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Prodigal Lad with 56.5kg at $13. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Gawler 0-58 February 11 over 1208m, 0.5 len behind Misludi with 56.5kg at $41. Can return in winning form. |
8 BROOKE KING |
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| 6 | 6x803 |
ZUETORO
SCOTT WHITTLE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G P Stewart & Mrs A E Stewart Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 in a 0-54 at Bordertown on September 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind She Sparkles carrying 58.5kg at $14. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 in a Cl2 at Morphettville on August 29 over 1100m, slow going 13 len behind Leading Impact with 52kg at $201. Hard to recommend on recent form. |
4 A J STEAD |
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| 7 | 13x8x |
UTAH JOE
GRANT KLUSKE 10YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG W B Kluske, G B Kluske, D J Bentley, Miss J A Barnes, A F Pieters, Ms K Pieters, B Pieters, Mrs L J Smith, J A Bongiorno, L W Roberts, B J Roberts, A W Haberfield, W Forrester & Mrs K Forrester Resuming. Only had one start last preparation sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 in a 0-54 at Bordertown on June 28 over 1100m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Refreshing carrying 56.5kg at $10. First up last campaign eased back early on 6th of 8 in a Nmw at Morphettville Parks on September 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind Thunder Shoc with 51kg at $41. Won a jump-out at Strathalbyn on August 31. Include in all combos. |
3 JEMMA GUTTE |
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| 8 | 52x66 |
WENDOUREE
WAYNE BROWN 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M D Keating, Mrs S J Keating, M W Brown, L F Hatch, Miss A M Simpson & B R Edwards Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 10 in a 0-52 at Port Augusta on August 23 over 1100m, 8 len behind The Mariner carrying 60kg at $5. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 12 in a Bm56 at Mildura on September 5 over 1208m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Packers Journey carrying 57kg at $31. Fully tested on his recent run. |
1 JAKE TOEROEK |
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| 9 | 4760x |
KINDRA PARK
GEORGE DIMITROPOULOS 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG R M Manning, M L Russell & I N McRobert Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Gawler 0-56 November 6 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Togetherforever carrying 52.5kg at $10. First up last campaign fifth of 13 at this track Bm56 July 9 2025 over 1050m, soft track; 1.2 len behind Miss Gabbiano carrying 56kg at $18. This looks too tough. |
6 MS S METCALFE |
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