Balaklava 25 Apr 2025
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Coopers Brewery Colts, Geldings & Entires Benchmark 58 Handicap 1200m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: +5m 950m-450m, +3m Remainder. |
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Expecting Cork Harbour to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. CORK HARBOUR (3) has a modest strike rate but is racing well, finishing a close fourth last start at Morphettville Parks over a similar trip after racing on speed. Back in the right grade and should be in the finish. WALLY WEST (7) is tough to catch. Wasn’t far away here last time over 1050m. Fitter now and finds a winnable race. 2kg claimer going on aids the big weight. PRODIGAL LAD (10) only boasts the one win but continues to race consistently, hitting the line well for third at Strathalbyn last start. Is open to further improvement fourth-up and is in the mix again. LEFT TURN CLYDE (8) has been below his best of late but has shown glimpses of ability. Capable of better and could surprise. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cork Harbour to win.
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| 1 | 22510 |
KING MOYA
JON O'CONNOR 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms K Harrison, P J Hill, B Sutcliffe & L Kinnane At the latest run second last of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on April 5 over 1250m, 5 len behind Riche D'amour with 55.5kg at $18. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Strathalbyn Bm56 March 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Rob The Bank with 58.5kg at $8. Capable of sharp improvement. |
3 CAITLYN MUNRO |
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| 2 | 8120x |
NEVER SURRENDER
ANDREW GLUYAS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG D Smith, K Cock, Mrs C Agostino, R Danzic, J Atkinson, A O'Dea, G Smith, D Beath, B Murnane, D Murnane, D Tankard, B Sianis, Two Yolks One Cup (Mgr: R March) & Missed The Race, At The Bar(Mgr: C Prostimo ) Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm66 November 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind Nasho carrying 58kg at $7. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo Bm66 July 13 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Hajra with 58kg at $26. Has claims if presented on song. |
4 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 3 | 44014 |
CORK HARBOUR
DEAN SAXON 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs M C Saxon , Miss T Saxon, Miss L Saxon , M L Healy , G L Summerhayes , Ms L S Carey , Ms J Eltringham , S A McCorkell , Dr S B Heinze , P W Triffett , P Kerian , M P Reichery & D Charles. Racing well. Most recently 4th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on April 5 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Let's Get Down with 51kg at $16. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Morphettville Parks 0-62 March 15 over 1250m defeating Big Option carrying 55kg at $9. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players. |
5 FELICITY ATKINSON |
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| 4 | 5307x |
DUO PERNA
SANDIE BRENNAN 5YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG Miss S L Brennan Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Morphettville Bm68 June 22 over 1800m, soft track; 7 len behind Tippa carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Geelong Bm64 December 27 2023 over 1347m, soft track; 7 len behind Punch Lane with 57kg at $15. Has claims if presented on song. |
1 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 5 | 607x0 |
RAOUL
JAMES SHORT 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG C B Harvey Second run back. First-up after 10 months eased back early on 11th of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on April 9 over 900m, 6 len behind Mine All Mine carrying 62.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on June 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Thunder Mania with 60kg at $26. Is a second up winner in the past but others rate better. |
12 MATT CHADWICK |
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| 6 | 19120 |
ROB THE BANK
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs J M Oxlade , Tosca farm (Mgr J H Mann ) Useful gelding. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 12 at Morphettville Bm70 on April 12 over 1100m, 7 len behind Zanthron with 55.5kg at $41. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 26 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind King Moya carrying 62.5kg at $10. Better than that and cannot be underestimated. |
9 BROOKE KING |
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| 7 | x3444 |
WALLY WEST
JON O'CONNOR 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG C J Martin Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Cl1 on April 2 over 1050m, 1.5 len behind Sharendipity carrying 60.5kg at $2.70. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ 0-62 on March 22 over 1250m, 5.5 len behind Cuban Waters carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. Capable of sharp improvement. |
6 ALAN LAI |
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| 8 | 78375 |
LEFT TURN CLYDE
STUART GOWER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG S P Gower, Mrs L E Gower, C A Reynolds, Mrs S M Dahl, R J Dahl, G R Burns, A P Newman, K G Alsop, T W Newman & C A Sargent Useful gelding. Comes off a 41 day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Morphettville Parks 0-68 on March 15 over 1000m, 5 len behind Truly Elsa carrying 56kg at $6.50. The run before that 7th of 14 at Morphettville 4yo+ Bm66 on February 8 over 1050m, 3.5 len behind Overextend with 57kg at $20. One of the prime contenders. |
2 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 9 | 1x25x |
I TELL YA WHAT
JON O'CONNOR 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G Maniscalco, Ms K Harrison, Mrs V Fox, Ms L Gissing, Ms C McKenzie, A Reeve, Mrs L Reeve, Ms R Smallwood, Mrs K Scarlett, Ms J Hallam, Ms J Hall, Mrs I Thomas, M Clemow, B Green, Mrs J Charlton & A McLeod Resumes after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E 0-64 November 9 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mighty Sapphire carrying 54kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 10 at Strathalbyn Bm58 (App Only) October 23 over 1200m, a nose behind Dawnburst with 57kg at $7.50. Expecting a positive return. |
10 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 10 | 0x433 |
PRODIGAL LAD
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, D Travini, The Wisemen, T Fraser, C York, Mrs C York & A Reid Going well. Last start crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 13 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on April 11 over 1350m, slow going 0.5 len behind It'sbruce carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind King Moya carrying 60.5kg at $3.60. Winning chance. |
9 ISAAC SIT |
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| 11 | 7157x |
JOVIALE
STUART PADMAN 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs A A Padman, G J Blight, J N Chapple, N C Phillips, B W Stewart & M C Wright Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Morphettville Parks Cl1 November 16 over 1550m, 11 len behind Proven Correct with 58kg at $7. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Mdn-Sw September 21 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Overstated carrying 56kg at $15. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs. |
7 TODD PANNELL |
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| 12 | 7221x |
MY CRACKLING
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ms J Heaney, C A Reynolds, Mrs P C Southern-Ninnis, P J Ninnis, Mrs J S Lewis, P J Walding, J M Baker, D R Ward & J C Spek Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 1.2 len Port Lincoln 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 6 over 1350m defeating Isuspectjeu carrying 58kg at $1.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw December 30 2023 over 1050m, 2 len behind Nosie By Nature carrying 57.5kg at $61. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
11 MS C JONES |
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| 13 | 46019 |
PEPERONCINO
JENNY GOW-WHYTE 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Ms J A GOW-WHYTE Most recently 9th of 12 at this track Bm62 on April 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Under The Cone carrying 54.5kg at $21. Before that won by 2.75 len at this track Cg&E 0-56 April 2 over 1200m defeating Tiny Rebel carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Needs to improve sharply. |
8 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 14 | 81x90 |
GEEIJO
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J Martin, M Dawes & I Stuart Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 12 at this track 0-56 on February 23 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Ambello with 60kg at $31. Last start ran last of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on April 9 over 900m, 10 len behind Mine All Mine with 59.5kg at $81. Can't entertain on that form. |
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| 15 | 04624 |
TINY REBEL
RAHARNA MCDONALD 8YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Ms R J McDonald At the latest run 4th of 7 at Carrathool Carr Cup on April 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Eamonn's Memory carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Cg&E 0-56 on April 2 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Peperoncino with 55kg at $8. Has ability but looks tested in this line-up. |
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| 16 | 34835 |
SUTADAMU
DARRYL CARRISON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG K Carrison Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 12 at Port Lincoln 0-54 on March 30 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Kingson carrying 56kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Port Lincoln 0-52 on March 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Zoutons with 57kg at $3.80. Prepared to risk. |
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