Balaklava 25 Apr 2025
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Gallipoli Memorial Trophy Benchmark 62 Handicap 1600m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: +5m 950m-450m, +3m Remainder. |
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A solid tempo is anticipated with Lady De Lune and Super Valentine kicking up to hold out the next wave. BULLET WING (1) is holding his form well and is desperate to break through. Deserves to carry the top weight. He doesn't need to find much more to be getting the job done. SUPER VALENTINE (4) showed improvement last start when beaten just 1.5 lengths over 1750m at Port Lincoln. Is in the mix of his last two efforts. Will just need some luck from the wide gate. KIRKLISTON BLU (10) has gone better than his form reads this campaign. Worth keeping safe on best efforts. LADY DE LUNE (12) will be rock-hard fit now following a nice effort at this track last start when fourth. Makes appeal. FLEURIEU FLIPPER (2) is worth giving another chance on best form. Needs to improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bullet Wing to win.
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| 1 | 22423 |
BULLET WING
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG A Bain, J M Durnberger-Smith, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Mrs H M Jeffery, G A Bishop, N Bennett & B P Fitzgerald Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at this track Bm62 on April 16 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Under The Cone with 60kg at $3. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Morphettville Parks Nmw-Ly on March 15 over 1550m, nose behind Bangerang Redback carrying 56kg at $3.60. In form and rates highly in this field. |
8 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 2 | 7x900 |
FLEURIEU FLIPPER
ROSLYN DAY 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms J M Giles & Miss R G Day Useful gelding. At the latest run 10th of 12 at this track Bm62 on April 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Under The Cone carrying 60kg at $19. Before that 11th of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on April 5 over 1550m, 5 len behind Serinite Illusion carrying 59.5kg at $41. Willing to give another chance. |
3 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 3 | 11266 |
INAUGURAL
BOB RICHARD 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R Richard Useful gelding. Most recently 6th of 13 at Morphettville Bm72 on April 12 over 1600m, 7 len behind Spirit Of Camelot carrying 55.5kg at $19. The run before that 6th of 9 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on March 22 over 1950m, 3.5 len behind Exalted Fire carrying 53kg at $5.50. Will prove very tough to beat. |
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| 4 | 54044 |
SUPER VALENTINE
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Bain, J M Durnberger-Smith, Miss R Cooper, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, B P Fitzgerald, B G O'Keefe, Mrs H M Jeffery & JD & KB Racing (Mgr: J Dunn) Going well. Most recently 4th of 13 at Port Lincoln Bm62 on March 30 over 1750m, 1.5 len behind The Last Dance carrying 59kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 13 at Port Lincoln Kimb Cup on March 16 over 1960m, slow going 2.5 len behind I'm A Dexstar carrying 52kg at $21. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role. |
13 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 5 | 40x61 |
ONLYCHANCEWEGET
STUART GOWER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S P Gower & Mrs L E Gower Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1000m, 6 len behind Shady Thinker carrying 58kg at $101. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.7 len at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 2 over 1400m defeating Until Dawn with 58kg at $5. Racing well. Can measure up again. |
15 J POTTER |
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| 6 | 7x790 |
MAXILDO
JON O'CONNOR 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs E Dickmann, K P Dickmann, J P Dickmann, Mrs K H Dickmann & Ms N Dickmann Most recently ran last of 13 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on April 5 over 1550m, 14 len behind Serinite Illusion with 56.5kg at $41. The race before that 9th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 0-62 on March 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Fine Future carrying 58.5kg at $18. Prefer in something easier. |
11 CAITLYN MUNRO |
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| 7 | 35231 |
SHOWRUNNER
TRAVIS DOUDLE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mrs E Doudle Useful gelding. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Gunnedah Cl1-Sw March 15 over 1600m in soft going defeating Zougo Boss carrying 55kg at $2. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at Quirindi Super Mdn on February 21 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Rockbarton Angel carrying 59kg at $4.60. Ready to take on this company. |
5 BEN PRICE |
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| 8 | 06x00 |
ASPENADO
MARK MOOSHA 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Miss C L Allen & M R Moosha Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 12 at Port Lincoln Cl2 on March 30 over 1210m, 14 len behind Our Divinyl carrying 55kg at $61. Second-up ran last of 11 at this track Bm60 on April 16 over 1600m, 7 len behind The Golden Fist with 55kg at $151. Outclassed again. |
7 JADE DOYLE |
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| 9 | 24300 |
DJANGO EXPRESS
BRENDON DAVIS 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG B K W Davis, A M Holtham & J Spirou At the latest run ran last of 12 at Clare 0-60 on April 19 over 1800m, 14 len behind Enciphering carrying 54kg at $20. The start before that 10th of 13 at Port Lincoln Bm62 on March 30 over 1750m, 6 len behind The Last Dance with 55kg at $17. Hard to enthuse. |
11 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 10 | x7608 |
KIRKLISTON BLU
ROSLYN DAY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Kirkliston Stud (Mgr: J M Thompson), Ms T T Lucas, S J Speziale, Mrs M McIvor, C J Burton, S Ursino, G J Evain & S Ovari Most recently 8th of 11 at this track Bm60 on April 16 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind The Golden Fist with 56.5kg at $41. The run before that second last of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-60 (App Only) on April 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind Stirrup Cup carrying 55.5kg at $18. Likely improver with winning prospects. |
9 JESSICA TZAFERIS |
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| 11 | 8x090 |
MASTER OF ZERPRISE
SUE & JASON JAENSCH 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J E Mcalister, R S Nance, T L Nicholas, Mrs K Mcalister, Mrs W N Nicholas & Ms T F Hansen Last start 13th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-60 (App Only) on April 9 over 1600m, 8 len behind Stirrup Cup with 55kg at $101. The race before that second last of 10 at Mt Gambier 0-62 on March 21 over 1550m, 6 len behind Frankel Star with 57kg at $41. Winner will come from elsewhere. |
4 EMILY FINNEGAN |
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| 12 | 6x554 |
LADY DE LUNE
DENNIS MCMAHON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs S J McMahon, D J McMahon, C Stenhouse, G Blake & M J Mckee Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm62 on April 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Under The Cone carrying 54kg at $31. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track F&M 0-56 on April 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Alpine Joy with 57kg at $41. Each-way chance. |
6 FELICITY ATKINSON |
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| 13 | 800x5 |
ENTERPRISE JEWEL
JUDY STREETS 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG S A J McIntyre Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 16 at Murray Bridge 0-56 (App Only) on April 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Katim's Club carrying 53.5kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Mt Gambier Bm66 on December 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Chipson with 54kg at $101. Unlikely to be competitive. |
14 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 14 | 89708 |
QUINTILLION
SHARYN RATSCH 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms S K Ratsch, D W Ratsch, Ms B A Lenaine-Smith & J J Winson Most recently 8th of 11 at Clare Cl1-Sw on April 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Grand Maxim carrying 57kg at $101. Before that second last of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on April 2 over 2200m, 19 len behind Little Chicago carrying 59kg at $101. Looking to others. |
1 ALAN LAI |
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| 15 | 80479 |
WEEKEND WARRIOR
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG J E Hickmott, Mrs C L Sudholz, M W Sudholz, M N Harris, Miss C Riggs & Mrs N M How At the latest run 9th of 13 at this track 0-58 on April 2 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Gruelling with 51.5kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Miss Brittany with 53kg at $11. Prefer others. |
10 BROOKE KING |
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| 16 | 07527 |
ALEKHINE'S GUN
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 6YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG J E Hickmott At the latest run got back early 7th of 13 at this track 0-58 on April 2 over 1600m, 4 len behind Gruelling carrying 53kg at $31. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on March 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind We've Gotta Deel with 53kg at $19. This no easier and others rate better. |
12 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 17 | x5709 |
ABAN
DANNY PENNA 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna, Miss H A Penna & J S Penna Last start 9th of 12 at Clare 0-60 on April 19 over 1800m, 11 len behind Enciphering carrying 52kg at $151. The race before that second last of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on April 11 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Head Of The Herd carrying 54kg at $101. Looks to be making up the numbers. |
2 MS S METCALFE |
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