Balaklava 11 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Adelaide Galvanising Industries Benchmark 56 Handicap 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 25) Rail: +3m Entire . |
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I'm Kenny to take charge ahead of Pretty Perky at a strong tempo. PRETTY PERKY (5) got off the mark stylishly over this trip at Strathalbyn last time. Draws well for Opperman, who sticks and finds a nice race to keep the ball rolling. EXPLICABLE (1) knuckled down strongly to go one better at Port Lincoln, after just missing there the start prior. Has struck winning form, though will need a smart steer from the sticky draw. DUO PERNA (3) continues to leave himself with too much to do when turning for home but does possess a strong turn of foot. Suspect him to relish the rise to the mile. If the tempo is genuine, he can cause a late scare. THINK TANK (8) drops back slightly in trip off a month in-between and boasts peaks that measure up. Don't dismiss. SUGGESTED PLAY: Pretty Perky to win.
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| 1 | 06521 |
EXPLICABLE
GARRET LYNCH 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG ZORLU Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Kaya) & H Hakki Recent form sound. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Port Lincoln Bm54 February 27 over 1750m defeating Mr Trafficanti carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Port Lincoln Cl1-Sw on February 25 over 1750m, long-neck behind Noyers carrying 57kg at $3.90. Back in form and is expected to run well again. |
13 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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| 2 | 916x6 |
I'M KENNY
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D E Magro, S J H Edwards, J H Edwards, M D Burt & Mrs A Magro Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 7 at Kingscote Bm58 on February 21 over 1360m, 19 len behind Lucky Fortuna with 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Gawler 0-64 on December 14 2024 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Astrodean carrying 54.5kg at $17. Prefer in something easier. |
14 ISAAC SIT |
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| 3 | 2x373 |
DUO PERNA
SANDIE BRENNAN 6YO BR/BL GELDING 60.0KG Miss S L Brennan Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track Bm58 on March 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Chillcuz with 59kg at $7.50. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track Bm56 on February 22 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Cuban Waters carrying 60.5kg at $7. Rates highly. Watch for him bursting through. |
3 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 4 | 75942 |
MR TRAFFICANTI
WAYLON HORNHARDT 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs S Tsakalis Most recently 2nd of 9 at Port Lincoln Bm54 on February 27 over 1750m, 0.5 len behind Explicable with 57.5kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 10 at Gawler 0-56 on February 11 over 1708m, 5 len behind Lumber Dream carrying 56.5kg at $17. Holds claims on best form. |
11 SAIRYN FAWKE |
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| 5 | 53631 |
PRETTY PERKY
ANDREW GLUYAS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 59.0KG B H Perks, Ms A M Clough & Miss T N Perks Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 1.4 len at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw February 18 over 1600m defeating Mikki Tango with 55kg at $1.95. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Belongtojill carrying 55kg at $9. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again. |
4 JACOB OPPERMAN |
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| 6 | 475x9 |
GRAND MAXIM
PETER NOLAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG P M Nolan, P Fama, M J Haylock, G P Landon, T Gordon, J k Gibb, A Pilaia, P Russo, J M Downey, T Kelly & B A Tennant Second-up. First-up after nine months second last of 10 at this track 0-56 on February 22 over 1600m, 8 len behind Bolted In carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 29 2025 over 1950m, 8 len behind Cut No Ice carrying 56kg at $9.50. Looking elsewhere for the winner. |
2 SHUICHI TERACHI |
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| 7 | 495x8 |
MANDINO
LUKE O'CONNOR 6YO BLACK GELDING 58.0KG L O'Connor, Green Anchor Syndicate & G Sproule Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 13 at this track Bm56 on February 22 over 1300m, 5 len behind Cuban Waters with 59kg at $51. Previously second-up won by 0.6 len at Oakbank Cl1-Sw May 7 over 2150m defeating Gin Rummy with 59kg at $6. Needs to find a few lengths to trouble the top handful. |
1 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 8 | 29843 |
THINK TANK
MATTHEW SEYERS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P R Gunner & D R Wagner Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 10 at Gawler 0-56 on February 11 over 1708m, 4 len behind Lumber Dream with 58.5kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 8 at Oakbank 0-56 on January 21 over 1900m, 1.3 len behind Galloping Guru carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Knocking on the door, deserves respect. |
9 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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| 9 | 46798 |
ENLIST
MATTHEW SEYERS 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S Seyers & M J Seyers At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 16 at this track 0-56 on March 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Serinite Illusion with 58kg at $14. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track Bm56 on February 22 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Cuban Waters with 58.5kg at $18. Looking to others for the winner. |
12 TODD PANNELL |
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| 10 | 71943 |
THE ICE CUTTER
GRANT KLUSKE 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG W B Kluske, Mrs A D Kluske, Miss J A Barnes, D J Bentley, Mrs D Y Benson, A W Cameron, G J Rayson, T Mattingly & Mrs K Mattingly, A F Pieters, K Pieters Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on February 18 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Joviale carrying 54.5kg at $8. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on February 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Somewhere Soon with 54.5kg at $14. Is one of the chances. |
7 BROOKE KING |
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| 11 | 5x059 |
SHE'S STYLISH
SARAH RUTTEN 8YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs L R Day, Mrs J D Burgess, D W Burgess, E D Kennewell, Ms K Day & S A Day Last start ran last of 9 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on February 18 over 1600m, 9 len behind Joviale carrying 57kg at $13. The race before that 5th of 11 at Gawler 0-58 on January 28 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Tokyo Ice with 56.5kg at $13. Overlooking this time. |
6 MS C JONES |
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| 12 | 87960 |
RED SPARKS
RAHARNA MCDONALD 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG R J McDonald At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track Bm56 on February 22 over 1300m, 6 len behind Cuban Waters carrying 54.5kg at $71. The race before that second last of 7 at Clare Cl1 on February 13 over 1100m, 9 len behind Flirt carrying 54kg at $17. Will need to lift. |
10 MARGARET COLLETT |
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| 13 | 4x090 |
STAR STUDDED BELLE
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG J E Hickmott, C R Dean, L Burgess, J T Walsh, Mrs K L Walsh, Ms C N Hollingsworth, J R Thring, Cobram Feed & Grain (Mgr: P Wilson), G M Bowyer, Mrs N M How, L E Munro & V C Munro Most recently ran last of 12 at this track Bm58 on March 4 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Chillcuz carrying 54kg at $101. The run before that second last of 10 at Strathalbyn Cl2 on February 18 over 1350m, 9 len behind Vaniteux with 52kg at $101. Hard to make a case. |
8 DYLAN CABOCHE |
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| 14 | 73704 |
LAST WAR
PHILIPPE HUSEROT 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P Huserot Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on March 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Chillcuz with 54kg at $91. Before that second last of 13 at this track Bm56 on February 22 over 1300m, 8 len behind Cuban Waters carrying 52kg at $61. Can sneak a spot. |
5 MS S METCALFE |
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