Balaklava 14 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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Des Ross AM & Joyce Ross AM Memorial Benchmark 56 Handicap 1600m Track: Soft 7 Clear (Max: 16) Rail: + 3 meters from 950m - 450m, True Remainder. (Pent: 5.84) |
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Looks a decent tempo with I'm Kenny, Blakmax and Cracken Good Time leading the charge. I'M KENNY (5) came back in trip last time out and was just fair, but a return to this course and distance looks a good move on his performances prior. Drawing the inside here should help his chances and he can give them something to catch. I AM RALPH (3) is on the quick turnaround here with Holder on board. Out to 1600m now should suit him better and he can sit closer than what we've seen recently. Keep safe. IOANE (2) is stepping out at this circuit for the first time. Last appeared when he finished sixth over 1396m at Port Augusta on June 7. Finds a nice race and is worth including. COVERT WITNESS (18) is third-up today and can show more. SUGGESTED PLAY: I'm Kenny looks the one to beat in the last.
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BLAKMAX
RAHARNA MCDONALD 6YO BR/BL GELDING 63.0KG R McDonald & R Murray Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Legio Ten with 59kg at $91. Before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 8 at Caulfield Heath 0 -66 on April 29 over 1500m, 3 len behind Cardi Bee with 60kg at $51. Good enough to turn things around. |
5 SOPHIE POTTER |
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IOANE
KYM HEALY 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG G L Morton, K Healy, Impress Luckie Investments Group ( Mgr S Brasher ) & G D Dare Most recently 6th of 12 at Port Augusta Bm58 on June 7 over 1396m, 8 len behind Star Casino carrying 61kg at $13. Before that 6th of 9 at Mornington Bm56 on April 28 over 1500m, 3 len behind Bencouver with 60.5kg at $7. Genuine chance this time around. |
16 A J STEAD |
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| 3 | x4433 |
I AM RALPH
SARAH RUTTEN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Miss S Rutten, P A B Simpson, Mrs M R Bosher, Dack Kee Friday (Mgr: A Adams), Mrs J A O'Conner, Mrs K E O'loughlin, Ms N F O'Loughlin, A J Hall & A K Simpson Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on June 10 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Hard Leaf with 59.5kg at $12. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on May 20 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Safe Bet carrying 59.5kg at $12. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time. |
2 J HOLDER |
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CRACKEN GOOD TIME
PETER NOLAN 6YO GR/BR GELDING 60.0KG P M Nolan, A Vermeulen, D N Nikoleaff, F Cipriani, D T Joyce, M J Haylock, Back Stronger, Campbell Clan, Panthers8 (Mgr: B W Honor), Miss T Nixon, Wepema (Mgr: S Welsh), P Brown, G Marsland, N J Mangelsdorf, M R E Smethurst, J L Alderman, P Ashworth, T J Hutchen, Mrs M S Carruthers & Angle Vale Tav Second run back. First-up after eight months second last of 9 at this track Cl1 on May 20 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Safe Bet with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Stomp'em carrying 56kg at $8. Happy to let him have this one also. |
6 BROOKE KING |
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I'M KENNY
DARREN & AIMEE MAGRO 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D E Magro, S J H Edwards, J H Edwards, M D Burt & Mrs A Magro Most recently 4th of 12 at Port Augusta Bm58 on June 7 over 1396m, 5.5 len behind Star Casino carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Gawler Bm58 on May 27 over 1516m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind France's Boy with 57kg at $21. Drawn inside and can play a leading role. |
1 ALYSSA WEBB |
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RECIPROCAL
MICK HUXTABLE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T H Verco, Mrs L G Verco, P J Seears, Mrs H S Seears, Mrs SE Huxtable, A T Verco, P G Russell, T H Mcleod, G A Noblet, R S Nance, Ms T F Hansen, J F Downer, Mrs A M Downer, R M C Warden, MB Millbank, Mrs SJ Millbank & Estate Of G F McMahon First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Murray Bridge Nmw-Ly Bm60 October 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Falaise with 57.5kg at $8.50. Previously first up; second last of 9 at this track Cl1 October 15 over 1600m, 23 len behind Flaming Navy carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race. |
15 HARRY GRACE |
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VALOR BOUND
MATTHEW BARKLA 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ms S Holland & M R Barkla Most recently won by 0.8 len at Hawker 2yo+ Mdn-Sw May 30 over 1400m defeating Wakool Ash carrying 58.5kg at $7. The race before that second last of 10 at Gawler 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1706m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Minimise with 57.5kg at $31. In winning form but harder here and prefer others. |
12 WESLEY CAVE |
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LETTEMGO
TREVOR DAY 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG T L Day & Mrs J A Day First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 15 at Oakbank 1Mw-Ly Bm72 April 4 over 1900m, 9 len behind Savsonic carrying 54kg at $201. When resuming last campaign tenth of 14 at Oakbank Cg&E 0-56 March 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Hard Leaf with 59kg at $101. Will take a lot from this hitout. |
10 POLLY BREWSTER |
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MAKE ME A STAR
MATTHEW SEYERS 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 58.0KG Mrs S Seyers, M J Donkersley, D Girdham, G J Kinter, L B Lea, J Nottle, M R Pearce, Mrs D Pearce, C J Schaefer, S Schubert, Mrs K D Schenscher, T P Schenscher, Mrs K Watson & K A Schenscher, Hi Five, Rammalot Racing, GFTFG 7, Wowee Wah Wah, Chatterbox Racing & MWD Bloodstock At the latest run eased back early on 10th of 14 at Morphettville 3yo Bm68 on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Royal Sway carrying 54kg at $11. Before that 8th of 11 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm66 on May 16 over 1550m, slow going 6 len behind Royal Sway with 56kg at $4. Looks beautifully placed in this company. |
16 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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HALLSTATT
HANNAH BRYCE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M D Domingo Last start second last of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 16 len behind Cradle Of Jazz carrying 59kg at $101. The run before that didn't finish the race at Strathalbyn Bm56 May 17 over 1600m. Finds a suitable race and deserves another chance. |
19 CAMPBELL RAWILLER |
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PEERLESS LAD
DARRYL OXLADE 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG R Robinson, S G Murray & Miss C A Oxlade At the latest run got back early 9th of 12 at Port Augusta 0-54 on June 7 over 1498m, 10 len behind Never Surrender with 57.5kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 2 len at Port Augusta 0-56 May 8 over 1600m defeating Augusta Rock with 54kg at $6.50. In a suitable race and is sure to be thereabouts. |
7 MATT CHADWICK |
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BELLE FROM HELL
GARRET LYNCH 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A J May & B May Last start 9th of 13 at Mt Gambier 0-56 on June 10 over 1550m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Dora Aurora with 55.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track Cl1 on May 20 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Safe Bet carrying 54.5kg at $11. Hard to beat on her best form. |
4 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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COWLEY'S CREEK
TREVOR DAY 10YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG T L Day & Mrs J A Day Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 11 at Strathalbyn Cg&E Bm56 on May 17 over 1350m, 11 len behind See Ya Later Baby with 57.5kg at $91. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Ceduna Bm52 on January 31 over 1600m, 2 len behind Augusta Rock with 57kg at $13. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
3 L STOJAKOVIC |
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GEETEE FORTY
GORDON RICHARDS & DAMIEN MOYLE 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Ms J Heaney, B J Davis, B Mackay, Mrs D Mackay, Brookers (Mgr: N Pearce), C J Gair, J P Cimino, M D Alcorn, D Virgara, G J Blight, Mrs S A Blight, L E Williams, Ms S A Longbottom & Risdon Racing (Mgr: R B Turner) Last start 3rd of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cradle Of Jazz with 56.5kg at $31. The race before that 9th of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on May 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Affaire Vue carrying 57.5kg at $26. Others offer greater appeal. |
14 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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LADY LUPARA
STEPHANIE LACY 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG G Erbes Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cradle Of Jazz with 55.5kg at $18. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dirnaseer with 55.5kg at $51. Likely to find this out of reach. |
9 ASHVIN GOINDASAMY |
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ROLL START
BILL WILLIAMS 7YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Ms E F Nelson, W Williams, Ms M R Snyders & Miss R N Williams At the latest run 6th of 12 at Strathalbyn Bm56 on May 17 over 1600m, 6 len behind Affaire Vue with 53kg at $101. Before that 8th of 10 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 6 over 2150m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Eaglelou carrying 54kg at $15. Capable on her day and is one of the chances. |
13 JEMMA GUTTE |
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CANYON WIND
CAITLIN DAVEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Miss C L Davey, J Carter, M Carter, J L Murnane, Mrs A Lynch, B Davey, S Christensen & L C Graham Most recently 11th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Cradle Of Jazz carrying 55.5kg at $101. The start before that second last of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Golden Horizon with 53kg at $201. Needs to improve sharply. |
11 TAYLOR JOHNSTONE |
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COVERT WITNESS
HANNAH BRYCE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M D Domingo, G P Cragg, J E Clarke, A Wickstein, A J Olsen, Miss H G M Bryce & Miss J Squires Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 11 at Bordertown 0-54 on May 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind All Shot with 55kg at $21. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at Morphettville Parks Cl2 on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Sparkling Luck carrying 51kg at $81. Capable of a better showing. Can turn things around. |
8 MARGARET COLLETT |
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GUMERACHA CRACKER
BOB RICHARD 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG B Richard & Mrs S Nolen Most recently ran last of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on June 8 over 1600m, slow going 42 len behind Cradle Of Jazz carrying 54kg at $151. The start before that ran last of 11 at Strathalbyn 0-56 on May 17 over 1200m, 13 len behind Prodigal Lad carrying 53kg at $41. Prepared to leave alone today. |
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I LOVE THIS SONG
JOHN MACMILLAN 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Ms T J Hartwell Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 11 at Strathalbyn Cg&E Bm56 on May 17 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind See Ya Later Baby carrying 54kg at $61. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 2 2024 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Dubai Legend with 57.5kg at $41. Good return but may struggle. |
14 MARGARET COLLETT |
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