Balaklava 18 Jun 2025
GOING: S(6)
|
Taylors Wines Rating 0 - 56 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 6 Clouds (Max: 14) Rail: True. (Pent: 6.17) |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Expecting Sir Reginald to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. Competitive race to finish the day. COMMANDER MEROO (1) is a handy horse on his day and looks well placed back in this grade. His form this preparation doesn't look great on paper but he wasn't beaten far in a stronger race last start. He gets Jake Toeroek and a decent draw to aid his chances so he'll be hard to beat. NEVER SURRENDER (2) also brings strong city form that has held up in recent days. He's ready to find his best after three OK runs this time. OUR DIVINYL (3) gets off the dirt and looks a player here. WILLASTON (12) has been runner-up at this track and trip both starts this campaign and deserves respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Quinella with 1 and 2.
|
||||
| 1 | 9x090 |
COMMANDER MEROO
JOHN MACMILLAN 8YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG M J Abdallah & J W McCabe Useful gelding. Most recently second last of 13 at Morphettville Cg&E 0-64 on May 31 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Bouncing Beyond with 54.5kg at $151. Before that eased back early on 9th of 13 at Murray Bridge Bm60 on April 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Headphones with 59.5kg at $26. Drops in class and can improve sharply. |
6 JAKE TOEROEK |
|
| 2 | 0x656 |
NEVER SURRENDER
ANDREW GLUYAS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG D Smith, K Cock, Mrs C Agostino, R Danzic, J Atkinson, A O'Dea, G Smith, D Beath, B Murnane, D Murnane, D Tankard, B Sianis, Two Yolks One Cup (Mgr: R March) & Missed The Race, At The Bar(Mgr: C Prostimo ) At the latest run 6th of 10 at Morphettville Cl2 on May 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Extra Hot carrying 53.5kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 12 at Morphettville Parks Cg&E Bm64 on May 17 over 1250m, 2.75 len behind Merchant Boss with 57kg at $15. Racing well in stronger grade and this looks within his grasp. |
8 J HOLDER |
|
| 3 | 20043 |
OUR DIVINYL
BRENTON JONES 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Ms S M Fuller, B J Jones, L D Fuller, Mrs C M Fuller & Mrs M Young Going well. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Port Augusta Bm62 on June 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Mohite with 57kg at $4.60. The race before that 4th of 12 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Vilnius with 59kg at $9.50. Getting close to another win. |
9 ROCHELLE MILNES |
|
| 4 | 5x651 |
SABERMETRIC
RAHARNA MCDONALD 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A S McDonald Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track 0-56 June 4 over 1200m defeating Willaston carrying 58kg at $12. Before that 5th of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Mistavain with 57.5kg at $5.50. Can easily make it back-to-back wins at the track and distance. |
11 ALAN LAI |
|
| 5 | x5544 |
LORD MORTON
DAVID HALLIDAY 6YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Miss K J Halliday & Mrs A N Merry Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Gawler Bm56 on June 9 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Impending Diamond with 59.5kg at $12. The run before that 4th of 13 at this track 0-56 on May 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Nicish carrying 58.5kg at $14. SCRATCHED. |
16 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
|
| 6 | 653x6 |
RICHED
GARRET LYNCH 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG C J Heuritsch & Mrs V Heuritsch Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 7 at Hawker Bm58 on May 31 over 1100m, 4 len behind More Sugar with 60kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Port Augusta 0-54 on July 9 2023 over 1100m, 2 len behind Rustydustysunshine carrying 59.5kg at $4.50. Prefer him in something easier. |
3 A J STEAD |
|
| 7 | 2645x |
SAVATOFF
PAULA TRENWITH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham & Miss P G Trenwith Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Kingscote Kcte Cup February 22 over 1880m, 3.5 len behind Eureka's Victory with 54kg at $15. Previously first up; second of 10 at Casterton 0 - 58 September 1 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Moon Yanco with 60kg at $14. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
18 MS S METCALFE |
|
| 8 | 89721 |
SENGOKI
DANNY PENNA 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG D I Penna, Ms C E Burton, Miss E G Burton, K J Penna, J S Penna, Miss H A Penna, G I Penna & Mrs M D Penna At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Hawker 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 31 over 1400m defeating Lillikins carrying 56kg at $2.20. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Port Augusta 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1396m, 1.5 len behind Unisphere with 58kg at $26. SCRATCHED. |
17 POLLY BREWSTER |
|
| 9 | 05892 |
TESTA DEXTA
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J E Hickmott & Mrs N M How Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Penola 0-54 on June 1 over 1300m, slow going 1.3 len behind Royal Telephone with 59kg at $7. The run before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at Strathalbyn Bm58 on May 18 over 1350m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Prodigal Lad carrying 58kg at $26. Back to form last time and can go on with it. |
1 STEPHANIE LACY |
|
| 10 | 75583 |
LIMBERING
RAHARNA MCDONALD 7YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG A S McDonald Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 14 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Shal Exceed with 57kg at $15. The race before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Ararat F&M 0 - 58 on May 10 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Intimeofneed with 60kg at $20. Her best form makes her a major player in this. |
5 SAIRYN FAWKE |
|
| 11 | 8530x |
SIR REGINALD
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG I C Gore, R W Harrison, Miss K L Lawson, D J Klingner, Mrs K Klingner, G D Searle, Mrs N A Searle, Mrs B V Callanan, Ms K L Harrison, M T Lipsys, C Wissell, B Dowdle & Mrs C Wissell Resuming. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Strathalbyn Cl1 January 15 over 1350m, 3 len behind Big Mav with 57.5kg at $10. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Gawler 0-56 November 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Southern Shooter with 59.5kg at $3.80. Happy to watch him first-up. |
12 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
|
| 12 | 90x22 |
WILLASTON
BRETT CAMPBELL 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C C Clonan, Miss A S Clonan, Miss E J Clonan, Spike Inc (Mgr: M J Cosgrove), Mrs S E Spiers, P G Spiers & Miss Y N Lethbridge Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at this track 0-56 on May 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Nicish with 57.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track 0-56 on June 4 over 1200m, nose behind Sabermetric carrying 57.5kg at $4. Can improve. Ready to break through at the track and distance. |
10 J POTTER |
|
| 13 | 1770x |
FANTASTIC HOST
JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J E Hickmott, J R Thring & Mrs N M How Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at Murray Bridge Cg&E Bm58 February 5 over 1400m, 6 len behind The Golden Fist carrying 57.5kg at $9. First up last campaign ninth of 14 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ Cl1 March 16 2024 over 1250m, 5 len behind Tres Belle with 55.5kg at $26. Prefer him over further. |
11 ALYSSA WEBB |
|
| 14 | 36622 |
REDWINELOVER
NICOLE IRWIN 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs N J Irwin, Mrs D P Stephenson, Mrs S J Kay, M D Kay, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, D G Reynolds, Miss J L Taylor, Miss L E Graham, C E Hopkins, D A Fogg, J W Wood & G Trembath Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Port Augusta 0-52 on June 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Eastside Diamond carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Before that 2nd of 12 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Alpinova carrying 54kg at $8.50. Consistent type and ready to win again. |
14 BROOKE KING |
|
| 15 | 23x67 |
COLORADO CRUZ
NICOLE IRWIN 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Mrs N J Irwin, Mrs D P Stephenson, Mrs T K Ingerson, Ms K Fallon, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, Mrs A Gaston, Mrs C Warner, Mrs T Stanborough, Miss A Halliday, Mrs P Scott, Mrs M A Rayson, Mrs A Matina, Mrs K A Smallwood, Thoroughbred Girls No. 38 (Mgr: Ms S J Lenton), Mrs A McIntyre & Ms G M C Wenman Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at this track 0-56 on May 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Nicish with 56.5kg at $31. Second-up 7th of 12 at Port Augusta 0-52 on June 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Eastside Diamond carrying 59.5kg at $13. Out of form and looks safely held. |
4 ANNA JORDSJO |
|
| 16 | 7x885 |
FOX DUNNETT
DARRYL CARRISON 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Ms T D Hyett, Mrs J Lennon, Mrs S Awad, P Micelotta, M A Molloy, Mrs K M Nikolic & Mrs S B Flanders Last start 5th of 11 at Penola 0-54 on June 1 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Royal Telephone carrying 54.5kg at $10. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at this track 0-56 on May 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Streetcar Apollo carrying 54.5kg at $16. Needs to find a length or two to win this. |
2 BEN PRICE |
|
| 17 | x00x0 |
NIGHT CRUISER
GEORGE KARAYANNIS 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Opusone Racing (Mgr: A Pappalardo) Second run back. First-up after 10 months second last of 11 at this track 0-56 on June 4 over 1050m, 7 len behind Lakehurst with 55kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm56 on August 14 over 1400m, 15 len behind Mr Trafficanti with 58kg at $17. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
7 SOPHIE POTTER |
|
| 18 | 04001 |
IMMORTAL SPIRIT
GEORGE KARAYANNIS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Opusone Racing (Mgr: A Pappalardo) Last start won by 0.6 len at this track 0-56 June 4 over 1400m defeating Off The Cuff carrying 52.5kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 10 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on May 17 over 1550m, 9 len behind Rubini with 54.5kg at $301. In winning form but the draw makes it hard. |
13 JESSICA TZAFERIS |
|