Balaklava   14 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

Balaklava Cup 16th September Rating 0 - 58 Handicap 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: + 3 meters from 950m - 450m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.84)  

Genuine tempo from She Rex leading Boltonova. SILVER CHAOS (8) just missed in a stronger race last start at Morphettville and rates highly on the back of that performance in this event. Back to an easier race today and King's claim comes in handy. The race looks to work out well for her today and she can get back to winning ways. ROCKTAGON (12) comes through a good form race at Gawler last time out where he faded out of contention at the front. The wide draw is a query, but his best form stacks right up in this field. Carries no weight today and appears the main danger. JUST LIKE LISA (11) comes back across the border after a 2.3L defeat at Swan Hill 8 days ago. She stood up in this grade there and looks to be trending back toward her best form. Can't be discounted. VEXATIOUS CHOICE (10) is third-up now and can be flying late in the race. SHE REX (9) won well two back before heading straight to town last time out. Back to an easier race here and she can fire. SUGGESTED PLAY: Silver Chaos can get back to winning form.
1 7443x TOTTORI
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm58 November 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Full Of Courage with 60kg at $2.50. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-62 October 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Hypernova carrying 58.5kg at $5. Will take great benefit from this run.
6
TAYLOR JOHNSTONE
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 158x5 JUSTICA'S BONUS
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B P Clarke, A J Easton, N J Clark, N R Rollbusch, S M MARR, C E Fisher, T P Tol, R D Finch, G K Hannemann, Mrs M L Hannemann, Mrs C L Inglis, C W Inglis & S M James
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 12 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-64 on May 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sir Leapalot carrying 54.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Gawler Bm56 on July 16 over 1100m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Aloha Blue carrying 57kg at $7.50. Is a second up winner in the past and is among the genuine chances.
10
KAYLA CROWTHER
Navy Blue, White Band, Black And White Hooped Sleeves And Striped Cap
3 4217x SETHNIQUE
WAYNE BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M W Brown & M D Keating
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Quirindi Cl1 November 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Somerton Smart carrying 56.5kg at $51. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Tamworth Cge Mdn-Sw August 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Dartbrook with 59kg at $6. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
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EMILY FINNEGAN
Gold, Black Seams And Sleeves
4 0x009 BOLTONOVA
BRETT CAMPBELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs M T Knight & J W Knight
At the latest run second last of 10 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1000m, 9 len behind Himeno carrying 61kg at $5.50. The start before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at Murray Bridge Bm62 on May 6 over 1200m, slow going 14 len behind Good Expectations carrying 58kg at $16. Looks safely held.
2
ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Navy Blue, Old Gold Star, Striped Sleeves, Star Cap
5 1898x ALLEGEDLY
EMMA HUBBARD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B M Harris, J L Budgen, D J Myers, B W George, P P O'Loughlin, P Vuaran, W Henry, C T Harris, M I McRostie, R M Milne, Mrs N Myers, N Myers, A T Van Mierlo, Ms E Hubbard & M R Haines
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 February 1 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Somewhere Soon carrying 59.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Murray Bridge Cl2 February 5 2025 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Press Express carrying 54.5kg at $41. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
13
SOPHIE POTTER
Light Blue And Purple Diamonds, Light Blue Cap, Purple Pom Pom
6 555x0 FASHION DOG
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, R Borda, Mrs N A Borda, C York & T J Fraser
Second run back. First-up after four months 11th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on June 8 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Prince Kuro carrying 58kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Morphettville Bm58 on December 12 over 1050m, 2.75 len behind Been Our Angel carrying 60kg at $14. No easier this time and happy to leave out.
5
J HOLDER
Black, Aqua Blue Maltese Cross, White Sleeves, Aqua Blue Cap
7 4102x INTACTO
HANNAH BRYCE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Miss H G M Bryce, C D Taylor, M J Walker & T R H Rankine
Resuming today after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-58 August 6 over 1550m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Savatoff with 58kg at $7.50. First up last campaign eighth of 12 at Clare Bm56 December 1 2024 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Run And Tell carrying 58kg at $11. Expecting a strong run fresh.
1
TODD PANNELL
Royal Blue, Four White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, White Seams, Black Cap
8 x7203 SILVER CHAOS
ROSLYN DAY
4YO  GR/BL  MARE 58.0KG
G R Mullighan, Mrs J L Mullighan, Miss K L Mullighan, Mrs C A Beames, C B Francis, Mrs M L Francis, T Francis, N Francis, Miss D L Francis, Mrs S E Hazelager & T J Tomblin
Most recently 3rd of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Golden Horizon carrying 51.5kg at $8.50. The race before that ran last of 14 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 on May 16 over 1250m, 9 len behind Invertational with 58kg at $21. Leading prospect with her recent form.
3
BROOKE KING
Purple, White Band, Quartered Cap
9 34617 SHE REX
CODY REARDON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Miss J M Papanicolaou, B H Christofilakis, S A Muxlow, M J Dobbin, E Baraiolo, M Baraiolo, B Pledge, S Grieve, S L Grieve, B Macbeth, Stonewall (Mgr: M Baraiolo), A J Robey, B A Baldey, R W Millard, M J Rutherfurd, M Reed, C Reed, T J Ward & B de Groen
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 14 at Morphettville Parks F&M Bm64 on May 16 over 1250m, 2.75 len behind Invertational carrying 57kg at $61. The race before that won by 2 len at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 1 over 1200m defeating Vamore carrying 56kg at $3.50. Better suited back to this grade.
4
JACKSON MURPHY
White With Teal Seams, White Cap With Teal Seams
10 04x46 VEXATIOUS CHOICE
NICOLE IRWIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
D J Irwin, D L Cunningham & Mrs R M Cunningham
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Strathalbyn Cl1 on May 17 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Taken To Task with 58.5kg at $11. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Gawler Cg&E 0-56 on May 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Prince Kuro with 59.5kg at $6. Likely improver who looks hard to beat.
12
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Silver, Purple Star, Black With Magenta Stars Sleeves And Cap
11 6x394 JUST LIKE LISA
MARGARET COLLETT
8YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J Pickering & Ms E Collett
Last start 4th of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 56 on June 6 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Blondie's Toronado carrying 58kg at $8. The start before that 9th of 13 at Morphettville F&M 0-64 on May 30 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Miss Orth with 57kg at $26. Better last start and she can go on with it now.
7
MARGARET COLLETT
Teal, White Crossed Sashes
12 x0230 ROCKTAGON
LINDA TRELOAR
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss L A Treloar
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start 11th of 13 at Gawler 0-56 on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind All Shot with 59kg at $9. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on May 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind All Shot with 60kg at $3.40. Rates highly here and rates among the leading chances.
9
ALYSSA WEBB
Royal Blue, Pink V
13 420x0 PRESS EXPRESS
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
P J Hardacre, I P Perkins, Mrs J R Perkins, D B Pettman, R H Crawford, Ms M A Crawford, J J Munro, C J Winter & G M Hamlyn
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Golden Horizon carrying 54kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Bm66 on July 12 over 1100m, 8 len behind Riche D'amour carrying 54kg at $15. Not going well enough.
8
CAITLIN TOOTELL
Pink, Black Stripes And Cap
14 02893 JUST A JEWEL
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
J E Hickmott, D Neven, Mrs R Neven, D Dewar, P D Brown, D A Ward, Mrs N M How, S T Thorneycroft, D M Sandery, J R Keane, P L Keane & K N Stanley
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gawler F&M 0-56 on May 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Tahnee Territory with 57kg at $12. The start before that 9th of 11 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on May 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Prodigal Lad with 56kg at $11. Looks tested in this line-up.
14
HARRY GRACE
Royal Blue, Cream Diagonal Stripes, Purple Cap
15 467x6 UNWIND
KRISTI EVANS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Miss K L Evans, Ms M L Caton, D K Baldwin, W Buckland, Mrs V A Waddell, Mrs A Cruse, Ms B G Anderson, G D Taylor & M Collins
Second run back. First-up after three months from last on the turn 6th of 11 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on May 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Prodigal Lad carrying 55kg at $21. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 12 at Bordertown 0-56 on December 14 over 1550m, 7 len behind Liberty Rae with 58kg at $20. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under her belt.
2
D TOURNEUR
Ochre, White Sturt Desert Rose, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
16 01607 HOT OFF
SHARYN RATSCH
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Ms S K Ratsch, D W Ratsch, J J Winson & Ms B A Lenaine-Smith
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 12 at Port Augusta 0-54 on May 8 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lakehurst with 57.5kg at $17. The race before that ran last of 12 at Port Augusta 0-54 on April 26 over 1396m, 19 len behind Ti Tree Royal with 58.5kg at $14. Rates highly on best efforts and is among the chances.
3
Gold, Lime Green Maltese Cross And Sleeves, Gold Cap
17 x0030 DEPLOY AND DESTROY
HEIDI SMITH
8YO  GREY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J Mengersen, S Mengersen, Mrs Y C Smith & Ms H J Smith
At the latest run ran last of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 56 on June 6 over 975m, slow going 8 len behind Monix with 56kg at $41. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Himeno carrying 55.5kg at $31. Struggling and looking to others.
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Green, Gold Four Leaf Clover, Diamond Sleeves And Gold Cap
18 0x006 CHILKO LAKE
DANNY PENNA
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mr D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, Mr K J Penna, Mr J S Penna & Miss H A Penna
Most recently eased back early on 6th of 10 at Gawler F&M 0-56 on May 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Tahnee Territory carrying 54kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 11 at this track Bm56 on May 20 over 1050m, slow going 7 len behind Squad with 54kg at $101. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
11
SHUICHI TERACHI
Midnight Blue, White Stars And Red Sleeves