Balaklava 16 Sep 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Taylors Wines Benchmark 66 Handicap 1200m Track: GOOD4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.58) |
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Solid tempo with Nasho, Brave Apache and Tydeus going hard, closely attended by Super Lad. BAYOU MUSIC (5) showed talent last season when trained in Victoria, and he returns fresh up for the Clarken/Sorby stable with some improving trial form under his belt. He benefits from a 2kg claim, and at this suitable level, he is the one to beat for us. SUPER LAD (1) was outpaced fresh up in a tougher field at Morphettville 11 days ago after some solid lead-up trial form, and he will be a lot sharper second up. A 2kg claim will negate the weight rise, and he can have a say in the finish of this race. BRAVE APACHE (6) will be having his first run in this State after following his trainer over from WA. He has had a recent quiet trial and usually comes to hand quickly. Respect him on an each-way basis. EMBELLISHER (8) has won here in the past and is worth including in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bayou Music can win this.
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| 1 | 710x6 |
SUPER LAD
CHRIS BIEG 5YO B/BR GELDING 63.0KG C M Bieg, Ms W A Wilkin, C Zahra, Ms K M Lindsay & D J Havriluk Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 7 in a Bm74 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Bristler carrying 60.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 9 in a Bm82 at Murray Bridge on March 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Star Sirius carrying 55.5kg at $7. Has ability and can lift. |
3 SOPHIE POTTER |
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| 2 | 411x0 |
TYDEUS
GRANT KLUSKE 9YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms A M Lear & M P Cornell Second-up. First-up after six months ran second last of 11 in a Bm70 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Starlite Valley with 58.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 in a Bm72 at Port Lincoln on November 21 over 1210m, 4.5 len behind Mckeever with 56.5kg at $5.50. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
9 JEMMA GUTTE |
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| 3 | 149x0 |
SANTASTICO
MATTHEW SEYERS 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG T P Schenscher, K A Schenscher, Mrs K Schenscher, J Schellen, S Matcott, Mrs D Pearce, M R Pearce, K D Adams, Ms W O Connor, Mrs S Seyers, D Perks & Mrs K Behlau Second run back. First-up after seven months didn't do much in the run home; 10th of 12 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 1200m, 10 len behind Charming Nic carrying 59kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 in a Bm66 at Bordertown on December 14 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind El Paso Citie with 60.5kg at $2.70. Capable of improvement but others still far more appealing. |
5 TODD PANNELL |
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| 4 | x7940 |
NASHO
SHANE & CASSIE OXLADE 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B W Crowell, Mrs L J Crowell & Mrs J M Oxlade Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently struggled in the run home; ran last of 11 in a 4yo+ Bm76 at Morphettville on July 25 over 1600m, slow going 12 len behind Jandami carrying 56kg at $26. The race before that 4th of 8 in a Bm76 at Morphettville Parks on July 11 over 1578m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Willybeafactor carrying 56kg at $26. Nicely placed to return to form. |
10 L STOJAKOVIC |
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| 5 | 4468x |
BAYOU MUSIC
WILL CLARKEN & CHARLOTTE SORBY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Clarken Bloodstock (Mgr: W T Clarken), G Marini, R A Marini, Dr D P Arnold, J F Minagall, S R Thomson, Property Pals (Mgr: B Pike), S G Willoughby, S P Fox, Pints And Punts (Mgr: D M Potts), D Westlake, G T Carnegie-Smith, P R Caskey, Mrs K L Thomson & AAC Syndications (Mgr: A Russo) Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 March 18 over 1800m, 4 len behind Hallowed Halls with 55.5kg at $3.90. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 Hcp January 16 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Dollar Chaser carrying 58.5kg at $14. Capable of a bold return. |
7 JORDYN WEATHERLEY |
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| 6 | 1122x |
BRAVE APACHE
INDIANNA WEINERT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Miss I Weinert Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Belmont Park Prov Champ Fnl May 23 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Stylin' carrying 53.5kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3 len win. Albany Mdn November 15 over 1000m defeating Calathinite with 58kg at $8.50. In the mix fresh. |
6 HARRY GRACE |
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| 7 | 96463 |
HALLIWELL
JESSICA TZAFERIS 6YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG J Tzaferis, T Dunell & S Ralph At the latest run 3rd of 9 in a Bm64 at Naracoorte on August 28 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Naralinga with 58kg at $5. Before that 6th of 12 in a 4yo+ Bm64 at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1250m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Jacks On Ice with 60.5kg at $10. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out. |
10 N CALLOW |
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| 8 | 04275 |
EMBELLISHER
ANDREW GLUYAS 5YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG A P Mezzini, L M Macdonald, R Birt, D R Cooney, J Frost, S J Knox, Ms K A Koch, R Van Den Berg, R Mannik, L Pansini, L A Valente & Embellisher Syndicate (Mgr: D Lobasso) Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 in a 0-62 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Thermodynamic with 57kg at $8. The race before that 7th of 13 in a 0-62 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 1250m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Mansiere with 59.5kg at $12. Certainly worth another chance. |
4 J HOLDER |
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| 9 | 147x9 |
TRIPOD TERROR
CHRIS BIEG 5YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG C M Bieg, Hot Ladies & Beer Boys Racing (Mgr: D J Rowe) & Kobeone (Mgr: A J Baily) Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 9th of 12 in a Bm64 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 1250m, on a slow track; 8 len behind You Sexy Thing with 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 7 in a Cg&E Bm68 at Murray Bridge on December 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Arcandam carrying 52.5kg at $3.50. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
1 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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| 10 | 517x3 |
FLIRT
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG A Bain, Club Sports Syndications 12, Pointers Syndicate, W Barrington, Riddoch Racing Club, Blinders On Brains Off Syndicate, B Fitzgerald, S Letts, J Ayling, G Norris, M Dixon, B Moore, B Williams, P Dolman, D Wilson, The Donation, W O'Malley, N Rantanen-Reynolds, Ponderosa, ABR Flirt Club Second run back. First-up after six months set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 in a Bm58 at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Garcon Renard with 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 7 in a Cl1 at Oakbank on January 9 over 1100m, 3 len behind Reoffer carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Include. |
13 JACKSON MURPHY |
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| 11 | 15x00 |
I AM PIKI
GRANT KLUSKE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG W B Kluske, B G Kluske, Mrs S R Richardson, K Richardson, L G Schulz, M Smith, Mrs S Hardacre, M Gillis, I Johnson, Eagle Nest Crew, Mrs S Kluske, Ms A P Currey, D J Bentley, Miss J A Barnes, Mrs R M Watson, A F Pieters, Mrs J Gill, Mrs D Haritakis, Mrs V H Maddern & Mrs A G Love Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Comes off a 39 day let-up. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 in a 0-64 at Morphettville on July 25 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Kalasec carrying 58kg at $41. Second-up ran second last of 12 in a 4yo+ 0-64 at Morphettville on August 8 over 1050m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Extremely Rowdy with 55kg at $41. Struggling to make a case. |
8 BROOKE KING |
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| 12 | 6866x |
ZARKANA
WAYNE FRANCIS & GLEN KENT 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Finniss Equine Retreat (Mgr: Mrs J A Francis), G A Kent, R Borda, Mrs N A Borda, C York, Mrs C C York & T J Fraser Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Morphettville 0-66 March 28 over 1522m, 9 len behind Scandalize carrying 56kg at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Gawler Bm58 November 26 over 1200m defeating Miss Gabbiano with 59.5kg at $2.60. Capable of a bold return. |
2 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 13 | 43109 |
ZENACITY
CLAUDETTE ROSE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms C M Rose & J Clark Most recently 9th of 11 in a Bm56 at Murray Bridge on September 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind Pretty Perky with 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 12 in a Bm56 at Murray Bridge on August 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 15 len behind Territorian with 59.5kg at $8. In the mix. |
11 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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| 14 | 1473x |
UNPRAISED
MARK W LEWIS 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG W J Lewis Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Morphettville Cl2 November 4 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Mellifluent with 54kg at $8.50. On debut fifth of 11 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Mdn-Sw May 14 2025 over 1200m, 10 len behind Warm Breeze with 56kg at $13. Not keen this time. |
1 WILL PRICE |
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