Balaklava   15 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Taylors Wines Rating 0 - 56 Handicap 1050m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 21)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.12)  

Genuine tempo with Winning Aura and Astromancer up front. ZOUTRAIL (5) has been denied narrowly in her last two but is at her top now on the quick back-up and is ready to put it all together. The key switch in Toeroek for this stable signals intent. MISS SGHIRRIPA (4) returns for the Oxlades and has jumped out sharply in readiness. Has enough pace to overcome a sticky draw and should give backers a bold sight. ROYAL TRAPEZE (1) doesn't win out of turn but boasts peaks that measure up. Only beaten a long neck last time and is a live hope if he can hold that form. AVANZO (10) only warmed into it late when resuming at Clare, making inroads to finish third. Better for that hitout and is worth safekeeping in the placings. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zoutrail to win.
1 67353 ROYAL TRAPEZE
STEPHEN THEODORE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S J Theodore
Last start 3rd of 8 at this track Cge 0-56 on April 1 over 1200m, long-neck behind Testa Dexta with 59kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 8 at Streaky Bay Bm62 on March 21 over 1350m, 5 len behind Holder Maid with 57.5kg at $4. Finds a suitable race and looks one of the key runners.
1
JACKSON MURPHY
Pink, Yellow Diamond Braces
2 x864x TANNA
RON DANIEL & TRISH STANBURY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms P A Stanbury & Miss M F Stanbury
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Kingscote Bm56 January 17 over 1215m, 5.5 len behind Redwinelover with 59kg at $14. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Murray Bridge Bm56 January 1 over 900m, 4.5 len behind Effusiv with 57.5kg at $18. Prefer to see how he returns.
11
Royal Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes, Gold Cap
3 54321 PRINCESS NOW
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston
At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at Streaky Bay 3yo+ Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1000m defeating Me Name's Harry carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Before that 2nd in a small field at Penong 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 7 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind El Explosivo carrying 55.5kg at $3. Tempted to risk against these.
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Lime Green, Gold Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 9158x MISS SGHIRRIPA
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mrs J M Oxlade, K D J Schubert, K Elliot, D Sghirripa, Mrs J M Sghirripa, Mrs D J Sghirripa, Miss N Sghirripa, G J Tucker, P K Brown, Mrs M D Brown, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Mrs M T Elliot & JJNL Racing (Mgr: J L Bulman)
Racing first-up today. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Murray Bridge Cl2 October 29 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Angel Torque carrying 54kg at $14. On debut ninth of 11 at Morphettville 3yo Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1050m, soft track; 7 len behind Intellectual with 55.5kg at $11. Expected to feature.
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L STOJAKOVIC
Pink And Purple Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
5 0x823 ZOUTRAIL
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
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
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Oakbank Cl1 on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Tripod Terror carrying 56kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track 0-56 on March 11 over 1050m, 0.7 len behind Aztec Dancer with 56.5kg at $9. Expected to be very competitive.
9
JAKE TOEROEK
Royal Blue, Pink Fleur De Lys, Yellow Sleeves
6 545x5 WINNING AURA
CINDY BRANDER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs L J Brander, W G Brander, Mrs J L Pearce & R W Pearce
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 7 at Broken Hill Bm45 on March 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Lakehurst with 61kg at $4. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 10 at Mildura Bm56 on October 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Vilnius with 58.5kg at $26. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
2
MS S METCALFE
Lime, Silver Diamonds, Royal Blue Sleeves, Silver Horseshoes, Lime Cap
7 6554x ASTROMANCER
HEIDI SMITH
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms H J Smith, C L Chattin, Mrs Y C Smith, B J K Smith, C Smith & Miss K Martin
Mare back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Mildura Bm52 November 4 over 1200m, soft track; 1.1 len behind High Delta with 58kg at $5.50. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at this track 0-56 September 24 over 1050m, 6 len behind Mercury Eight carrying 55.5kg at $15. Capable of a bold showing.
6
BROOKE KING
Green, Gold Horseshoe And Striped Sleeves, Gold And Green Seamed Cap
8 08967 LIGHTLY SPARKLED
GARRET LYNCH
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Racing Sales
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Clare 0-52 on April 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Prince Kuro carrying 59kg at $15. The run before that second last of 7 at this track Cl1 on April 1 over 1200m, 14 len behind Our Little Star carrying 55kg at $41. Others rate better.
4
ALYSSA WEBB
Teal, Turquoise Angled Quarters And Sleeves, Teal Cap
9 5776x 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
Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Oakbank F&M 0-56 December 19 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Redwinelover carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Murray Bridge 3yo Bm66 July 12 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Noetzie with 54kg at $26. Everything points to a effective return.
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D TOURNEUR
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 050x3 AVANZO
SARAH RUTTEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
G G Tully, Miss S Rutten, P M Wells, Eligius Racing (Mgr: I Walsh), Mrs S M Miller, Mrs D L Strauss, D Prunnell, R T Arthur, Cavallo (Mgr: D A Palmer), Ms J L Rowe, Mrs R M Rowe, B M Rowe, J S Marston, J B Rowe, Mrs D Herrmann, T Rowe, P G Stephen, J E Kirby & G Wall
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 7 at Clare Bm54 on April 4 over 1100m, 3 len behind Flyin' For Us with 54.5kg at $6. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Penola Bm64 on October 17 over 1075m, 4 len behind Free Beer with 54kg at $13. Hard to beat.
3
TEAGAN VOORHAM
Green And Pink Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
11 4189x LADY EMILIA
MARGOT HODGE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs M H V Treloar & Miss K L Treloar
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Albury Cl1 December 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Made Easy carrying 55kg at $151. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw May 17 over 1100m, 7 len behind Les Garcons carrying 57.5kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this run.
12
MARGARET COLLETT
Green, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
12 35943 HAYZEE FANTAYZEE
JOHN DUNN & KRYSTAL BISHOP
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
Cameron Dunn, Briony Temby, Kieran Adair, Ned McKay,Krystal Bishop
Racing well recently. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Oakbank 0-56 on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Utah Joe with 54kg at $61. The run before that 4th of 10 at Port Lincoln 0-56 on March 15 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Broadway Lane with 54kg at $7. Has ability and is one of the chances.
7
ROCHELLE MILNES
White, Purple Collar, Purple And Turquoise Checked Sides, Sleeves And Cap, Purple Pom Pom
13 x2953 EMMOOKI MAGIC
SCOTT WHITTLE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
D J McCully, Mrs B E Mccully, P C Thomas, Mrs A J Thomas, R W Eggers, D J Mclure, R L Mcdowell, Mrs P McCully, D G Rossato, G L Watson & Ms E Whittle
At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Clare 0-52 on April 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Prince Kuro with 55.5kg at $4.40. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 5th of 11 at Oakbank 0-56 on March 18 over 1050m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Refreshing with 54kg at $19. Comes into this off a solid third over 1200m at Clare last time but further improvement is required if she is to be competitive.
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Light Blue, Red Circles, Sleeves And Cap
14 7x908 CROWN MOSHE
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
8YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
J E Hickmott, J S Duffield, Miss O A Duffield, Mrs N M How, N G W Duffield & A W Carr
At the latest run couldn't go on with it; second last of 9 at this track F&M 0-56 on April 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Nadege with 54kg at $21. The run before that 10th of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on March 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind Trantoro carrying 54kg at $151. Prepared to risk.
10
SHUICHI TERACHI
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
15 9x648 INNER SANCTUM
DANNY PENNA
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna & J S Penna
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Clare 0-52 on April 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Prince Kuro carrying 54kg at $71. Before that 4th of 7 at Broken Hill Bm45 on March 28 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Lakehurst with 57.5kg at $8. Look to others.
5
POLLY BREWSTER
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves