Balaklava 16 Sep 2026
GOING: G(4)
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BTR Excavations Balaklava Cup (Heat of the Provincial Mile Series) 1600m Track: GOOD4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.58) |
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Genuine tempo with Bootlegger to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest. CICALA (11) has not had much joy with her barrier draws in her last couple of starts, but has still been going great races, finishing fifth in the Listed Leon Macdonald Stakes just over 3 weeks ago. She has won a trial since then, and will have Jamie Melham over to ride, which is a very strong lead. On top. SNOOPY NOW (9) dropped back to 1200m as a tune-up for this race and hit the line powerfully late to finish fourth. He has won a trial since that effort 18 days ago, and with the step up to 1600m, he will be hard to hold out. BOOTLEGGER (2) is a very progressive gelding who will still be on the up with his fitness after a last start all the way win in the Leon Macdonald. He cops another tough gate, but if he finds the front again, then watch out. AIR ASSAULT (1) finished runner-up behind the third pick in the same race last time out. He has won 4 of his 7 starts third up in the past and should go close to taking this out. REMATCH (12) is very consistent, so keep him safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Snoopy Now each-way.
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AIR ASSAULT
ANDREW GLUYAS 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B H Perks, Ms A M Clough, L J Perks, Mrs E A Perks, T C Waltham, N J Briggs, J C Cooke, O J Cooke, R J Cooke, S J Cooke, C B Taylor, P Tunno, P Moragiannis, G G Tully, L T Williamson, R B Williamson, M S Hughes, The Victorem (Mgr: A J M Mackie) & P J Tierney Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 13 in the G3 Behemoth Stakes at Morphettville on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sir Now carrying 58.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell 2nd of 14 in the LR Leon Macdonald (Penny Edition) Stakes at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Bootlegger with 59kg at $9.50. In form and looks a top chance again. |
7 J HOLDER |
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| 2 | 20x21 |
BOOTLEGGER
DAN CLARKEN & OOPY MACGILLIVRAY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R W Hill-Smith, C J Atkins, M A Whiting, J N Phillips, J C Charlton, J Grose & B H Booth Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 in a 4yo+ Bm72 at Morphettville on August 8 over 1100m, slow going 1.2 len behind Light The Night carrying 59.5kg at $11. Last start won by 0.8 len in the LR Leon Macdonald (Penny Edition) Stakes at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m in soft going defeating Air Assault with 58.5kg at $14. Hard to fault and can go on with it. |
13 TALA HUTCHINSON |
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| 3 | 120x4 |
SIR KINGSFORD
G & N SEARLE & B CALLANAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG I C Millen, P A Schlink, A P Schlink, Mrs J H Harnett, A Harnett, M P Brien, S A Woolgar, PJ & J Hill Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P J Hill), R P Knight & G D Searle Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 14 in the LR Leon Macdonald (Penny Edition) Stakes at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bootlegger with 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 9th of 11 in the LR C S Hayes Memorial Cup at Morphettville on March 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Arran Bay carrying 54.5kg at $18. Terrific chance to return to form. |
6 TEAGAN VOORHAM |
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| 4 | 49737 |
WILLIAMSBURG
GARRET LYNCH 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG D J Zimmermann At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 in the LR Leon Macdonald (Penny Edition) Stakes at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bootlegger carrying 59kg at $15. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 in a Bm100 at Rosehill on August 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Run Harry Run with 55kg at $16. Going well. Must respect. |
8 CONNOR MURTAGH |
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| 5 | 355x0 |
BAMYAN BUDDHA
GRANT YOUNG 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG J N Fox Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 11 in a Hcp at Morphettville on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind The Cosmic One carrying 59kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 10 in the LR John Letts Cup at Morphettville on November 4 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Air Assault carrying 56kg at $51. Certainly worth following up. |
3 BROOKE KING |
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SAV ON ICE
GARRET LYNCH 5YO GR/B GELDING 54.0KG L B Gerloff, Mrs L F Gerloff, Mrs J Palmer, W Palmer, M A Watt, Ms J L Watt, P J Thompson, Miss R Richardson, D Zimmermann, Mrs K Carrison, L G Bridge & D T Richardson Third-up today. Comes off a 46 day let-up. First-up 8th of 13 in the Mildura Cup on July 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Run Harry Run with 57kg at $16. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 in a Bm82 at Morphettville Parks on August 1 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Miso carrying 60.5kg at $31. Fitter and can do better this time. |
9 KAYLA CROWTHER |
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| 7 | 52x00 |
TIPPA
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL 6YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG B J Bowman, G R Nilsson, J A Chay, S L Westerman, Big River Racing, Black Jack Gully Blokes, J K Bellinger, J J Maloney, A W Sneath, A Lamond, B P Young, J J Munro, A D Auld, D M Barlow, G M Hamlyn, Nangwarry Racing, 19th Hole Racing, The Madonna's, T J Blundell & T N Gardner Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 13 in the G3 Behemoth Stakes at Morphettville on August 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 26 len behind Sir Now with 58.5kg at $61. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 14 in the LR Leon Macdonald (Penny Edition) Stakes at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Bootlegger with 59kg at $91. Cannot see him troubling these. |
14 CAITLIN TOOTELL |
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| 8 | 1217x |
I CATCHEM FOX
DARRYL DODSON 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D I Dodson, Magic and Mates (Mgr: M C R Pfitzner), D R E Pfitzner, R D Pfitzner, L Hopkins, Ms H Hopkins, T Adams, M C Pfitzner, Mrs P Gordon, J Gordon, A P Robertson, Mrs C R Robertson, Mrs Y D Earle & J F Earle Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Morphettville Parks Bm78 June 27 over 1973m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Stirrup Cup with 60.5kg at $5. First up last campaign sixth of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm74 April 18 over 1250m, 2.75 len behind Clarence carrying 57.5kg at $31. Will improve on what he does today. |
10 ALYSHA WARREN |
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| 9 | 15664 |
SNOOPY NOW
DARRYL HEWITT 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D L Hewitt & Ms J C Preston Most recently 4th of 11 in a Hcp at Morphettville on August 29 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Cosmic One carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 8 in a Bm78 at Morphettville on August 8 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Phineas with 60.5kg at $7. Key runner who is a great chance to take this out. |
4 J BOWDITCH |
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| 10 | x8706 |
SNOW PATROL
TRAVIS DOUDLE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs E Doudle, G Dohnt, T Sturt, ZMC Bloodstock (Mgr: Z Cornell), W R Butler & Three Punters (Mgr: T Batur) Last start 6th of 11 in a Bm78 at Morphettville on August 29 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Nicajon carrying 60kg at $19. Before that got back early 10th of 14 in the LR Leon Macdonald (Penny Edition) Stakes at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bootlegger with 59kg at $201. Looks tested in this field. |
12 BEN PRICE |
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| 11 | x7425 |
CICALA
WILL CLARKEN & CHARLOTTE SORBY 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Clarken Bloodstock, M K Jennings, Southern States (B Pike), Mrs C M McAvaney, Mrs D J Hambly, Avonmore Racing (Mgr: D J Blackmore), F B Finlay, Dr G Garas, H M Giles, J Matthews, J Minagall, Roger Prodactor Racing (Mgr: K Penley), Stonewall (M Baraiolo), P D Morris, P J McLean, R B Dolling & W Garas Most recently 5th of 14 in the LR Leon Macdonald (Penny Edition) Stakes at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bootlegger carrying 57kg at $3.40. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 13 in the G3 Behemoth Stakes at Morphettville on August 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Sir Now carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Encouraging effort last start. Looks hard to beat. |
2 JAMIE MELHAM |
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REMATCH
CHRIS NASH 7YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG J A Coleman, S P Dignan, M J Burns, Hi Viz Racing (Mgr: J A Coleman), L Michell, Mrs C Kalinowsky, J Kalinowsky, A E Burgess, C J McNally, D Campbell, J W Herraman & Mrs A Dugan Racing well recently. Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 in the Darwin Cup on August 3 over 2050m, 1.75 len behind Watadeel with 54kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 11 in a Hcp at Darwin on July 25 over 1600m, head behind Venting carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Sure to be thereabouts. |
1 JETT STANLEY |
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KIRKLISTON BLU
ROSLYN DAY 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Kirkliston Stud (Mgr: J M Thompson), Ms T T Lucas, S J Speziale, Mrs M McIvor, C J Burton, S Ursino, G J Evain & S Ovari Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Morphettville Bm78 June 20 over 2500m, in the wet; 14 len behind Wuddzz with 58kg at $9.50. First up last campaign fifth of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 November 8 over 1550m, 2 len behind Falaise with 61kg at $19. Will take great benefit from this run. |
16 A J STEAD |
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| 14 | 21212 |
NICISH
PHILLIP & TOMMY STOKES 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Done Up Racing (Mgr: Mrs S J Dunn), T W Mitchell, Mrs C Mitchell, Mrs S Byrnes, M J Byrnes, Mrs K Northover, T Northover, T Dunn, Mrs K Dunn, W Dunn, Mrs J Dunn, S Kenny & Mrs D Kenny Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 in a Bm74 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 1550m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Fast Tempo with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that came from midfield and won by a head in a Bm66 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 1569m in heavy going defeating Tyusix carrying 60kg at $6.50. Looking to others. |
20 WILL PRICE |
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| 15 | 32319 |
MISO
WILL CLARKEN & CHARLOTTE SORBY 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D W Letchford & Ms J L Low At the latest run 9th of 14 in the LR Leon Macdonald (Penny Edition) Stakes at Morphettville Parks on August 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bootlegger with 59kg at $21. Before that settled well back; won by 2 len in a Bm82 at Morphettville Parks on August 1 over 1400m on a soft track defeating The Stalker with 54kg at $10. Others rate better this time. |
11 ROCHELLE MILNES |
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DOBBINAIR
SHAYNE & CHELSEA CAHILL 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs M J Flitter & B W Flitter Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 in a Hcp at Morphettville on August 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind The Cosmic One carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 in a 4yo+ Bm72 at Morphettville on August 8 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Light The Night carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Looks tested against this line-up. |
15 DYLAN CABOCHE |
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| 17 | 67966 |
ALPINE FLYER
KYM HEALY 8YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey) Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 in a Bmnt 73 at Darwin on August 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Hettinger with 58.5kg at $81. Before that 6th of 10 in a Hcp at Darwin on July 18 over 2050m, 4.5 len behind Maxxi Bon with 59kg at $101. Others rate better this time. |
5 L STOJAKOVIC |
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MALDINI
STEPHEN THEODORE 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten) Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head in a 0 - 70 at Darwin on August 3 over 2050m defeating Hotim English carrying 61kg at $21. The race before that 8th of 12 in a 3yo SW at Darwin on July 18 over 2050m, 6 len behind Leveraged Buyout with 58kg at $4.20. Hard to fault form and can measure up again. |
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PHINEAS
CHRIS BIEG 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG C M Bieg, K V Green, Mrs S E Bieg, P R Bickley, C W Holliday, K J James, M Austin, Ms H Harvey, C F Sherratt, B L Traeger & C H Scott At the latest run ran second last of 10 in a Bm74 at Morphettville Parks on September 5 over 1550m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Fast Tempo carrying 59kg at $21. The race before that 8th of 11 in a Bm78 at Morphettville on August 29 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Nicajon with 57kg at $13. Others seem to have his measure. |
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HARD PRINCE
RICHARD & CHANTELLE JOLLY 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Superstar Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Smith), D Smith, Miss E Johnson, M Bradley, Ms S Culpin, B Roddy & Mrs M Smith Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 11 in a 0-72 at Morphettville Parks on August 15 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Hot Strut carrying 59kg at $26. Second-up 3rd of 11 in a Bm78 at Morphettville on August 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Nicajon carrying 56kg at $10. Likely to find this out of reach. |
19 HARRY GRACE |
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