Kohala presents as the most logical winner based on recent form and track suitability. While winless, his consistent placings and track familiarity make him the standout.
South Australia · Wednesday 4 March 2026
Balaklava tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Balaklava. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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BMD Plate (C1)
Her soft track record (1 win from 4 starts) and proven staying ability at 2200m+ make her well-suited.
Theodor brings proven 2200m form with his narrow 2nd at Bendigo over this distance. The class drop and inside barrier provide tactical advantages, while Campbell Rawiller's booking suggests stable confidence.
The proven jockey/trainer combination and good barrier draw make her a worthwhile value play.
- 1st4TheodorCampbell Rawiller$4.60
- 2nd5Captain LoveJake Toeroek$7.00
- 3rd7KohalaJason Holder$4.40
- 4th11LillikinsBrooke King$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Theodor | 1 | Campbell Rawiller | Travis Doudle | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Captain Love | 8 | Jake Toeroek | Ms K Letts-Maund | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Kohala | 5 | Jason Holder | Kate Halliday | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 11 | Lillikins | 6 | Brooke King | Dion & Raygan Koch | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Roll Start | 11 | Caitlin Tootell | Bill W Williams | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Landmark Alley | 10 | Will Price | Kimberley Boyce | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Giorgi | 2 | Dylan Caboche | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Alabama Belle | 7 | Andrew Stead | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Taken On Faith | 4 | Emily Finnegan | Kirsten Mooney | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 10th | 3 | Rue Bungan | 3 | Lauren Stojakovic | Alexander Justice | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Les Vosges | 9 | Kayla Crowther | R Daniel & T Stanbury | 59kg | $26.00 |
Clare Valley Toyota Mdn Plate
Leliyn showed excellent form when a narrow second at this track last start, demonstrating both track suitability and current fitness. Track experience gives him a significant edge in this field.
Will Clarken's stable is in good form, and Kayla Crowther's 20% recent strike rate adds confidence. The 172-day break could be ideal for a fresh performance.
The significant class drop from Open company is a major positive despite the wide barrier.
The good barrier draw and proven jockey-trainer combination add appeal despite first-up concerns.
- 1st6One WhimDominic Tourneur$51.00
- 2nd1LeliynJackson Murphy$3.20
- 3rd3Tour De MoonCampbell Rawiller$17.00
- 4th14IroquaiRochelle Milnes$3.30
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | One Whim | 14 | Dominic Tourneur | Kristi Evans | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Leliyn | 4 | Jackson Murphy | Luke O'Connor | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Tour De Moon | 9 | Campbell Rawiller | Shayne & Chelsea Cahill | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Iroquai | 6 | Rochelle Milnes | Will Clarken | 56kg | $3.30 |
| 5th | 7 | Silent Legacy | 2 | Will Price | Kimberley Boyce | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Golden Tunes | 3 | Margaret Collett | Justin Pickering | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Little One | 1 | Andrew Stead | Jon O'Connor | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Minato | 5 | Tala Hutchinson | J Dunn & K Bishop | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | My Iva | 7 | Jake Toeroek | W F Francis & G Kent | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Hood Rat | 12 | Sairyn Fawke | Ms J Virgin | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Merchant Of Greece | 11 | Brooke King | Danny Penna | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Mouse In The House | 13 | Stacey Metcalfe | Ms L Treloar | 57kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Woodstock | 15 | Jason Holder | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Juxtapose | 10 | Kayla Crowther | Will Clarken | 55kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Queen's Counsel | 16 | Byron Cozamanis | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Supreme Valkyrie | 8 | M J Seyers | 56kg |
Sportsbet Racing Form Mdn Plate
Flying Brant's debut effort was highly encouraging, finishing a close second at this exact track and distance. The 3yo gelding by Flying Artie showed natural ability and should benefit from that experience. His perfect record here and the minimum weight of 57kg are significant advantages in a competitive maiden.
Mahaler has shown consistent ability with two seconds from two starts, including a recent effort at Kingscote over 1360m. The 3yo Al Maher filly gets significant weight relief at 55kg and should appreciate the step up to 1400m. Her consistent form pattern suggests she's ready to break through.
The Will Clarken/Kayla Crowther combination is potent with a 20% strike rate. As a lightly-raced 3yo by Shamus Award, he should relish the step up to 1400m. Despite the wide draw, his class edge over this maiden field makes him the standout.
The addition of a tongue tie first time and good barrier draw provide hope for improvement.
- 1st7Flying BrantJackson Murphy$3.30
- 2nd1Discreetly BlueJason Holder$3.40
- 3rd10YarrawizardharryTeagan Voorham$3.50
- 4th18Miss Puissance$151.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Flying Brant | 7 | Jackson Murphy | Stephen Theodore | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Discreetly Blue | 4 | Jason Holder | Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 10 | Yarrawizardharry | 3 | Teagan Voorham | D Shepherd | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 18 | Miss Puissance | 14 | Ms K Letts-Maund | 56kg | $151.00 | |
| 5th | 5 | The Punk Rocker | 2 | Lauren Stojakovic | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Social Dancer | 9 | Tala Hutchinson | Christopher Harrison | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Hasta La Wizard | 16 | Campbell Rawiller | Ms N Irwin | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Mahaler | 5 | Taylor Johnstone | Peter & Belinda Blanch | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Whiskey Warrior | 6 | Dylan Caboche | John Hyam | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Snow Doubt | 8 | Will Price | Ms N Irwin | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Ashreign | 15 | Todd Pannell | M J Seyers | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 17 | Bright Delight | 10 | Brooke King | Kym Healy | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Prancing Lily | 18 | Shuichi Terachi | Peter Nolan | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Elite Thunder | 1 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Jewels Captain | 11 | Margaret Collett | Sarah Rutten | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Glouf | 13 | Kayla Crowther | Will Clarken | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Causeweluvadelaide | 12 | Rochelle Milnes | Sarah Rutten | 56kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Let It Ride | 17 | Jacob Opperman | M J Seyers | 58kg |
TQCSI Hcp (C1)
Elegant Lilly presents exceptional value as the form standout. The inside barrier suits her forward style, and the significant class rise suggests stable confidence.
Santasia brings strong recent form and proven class ability. The wide barrier is concerning, but her consistent placing record makes her a strong each-way proposition.
Fiabesca won well last start and has a strong jockey/trainer combination. While first up from a spell, her fresh record is reasonable and she's proven at similar distances.
Rich Lady offers excellent value based on her outstanding record at this specific track and distance. While she hasn't won here yet, her consistent placing record and strong recent form suggest she's well-suited to the conditions.
- 1st2SantasiaAndrew Stead$5.00
- 2nd5Winny BeePolly Brewster$10.00
- 3rd11Rich LadyJake Toeroek$9.50
- 4th9FiabescaRochelle Milnes$2.35
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Santasia | 13 | Andrew Stead | Travis Doudle | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Winny Bee | 4 | Polly Brewster | Wayne Brown | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Rich Lady | 6 | Jake Toeroek | W F Francis & G Kent | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Fiabesca | 3 | Rochelle Milnes | D B Aldridge | 57.5kg | $2.35 |
| 5th | 3 | Mrs Secombe | 16 | Jason Holder | Chris Bieg | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Elegant Lilly | 2 | Lauren Stojakovic | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Pub Crawl | 9 | Tala Hutchinson | Kym Healy | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Joseph's Glory | 1 | Shuichi Terachi | P Stokes | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Six Stars | 8 | Jemma Gutte | Alexander Justice | 51.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Lady Kalila | 15 | Teagan Voorham | D Shepherd | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 13 | The Streaker | 12 | Jade Doyle | Ms K Byrnes | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Pop's Pipe | 11 | Wesley Cave | Danny Penna | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Gazz | 7 | Caitlin Tootell | Dylan Caboche | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Zoutrail | 10 | Jackson Murphy | R & C Jolly | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Prince Kuro | 14 | Sairyn Fawke | Sophie Logan | 54kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Lachlan Castle | 5 | T H Jolly | 54kg |
Coopers Brewery Hcp (56)
The 5yo gelding has proven ability at 1200m and shows consistent form patterns.
The 4yo gelding has shown improvement and draws well to position forward. While stepping up in distance presents a query, his recent form suggests he's ready for this level.
Meg's Magic brings solid credentials with a recent 2nd at Strathalbyn and strong 1200m record. The mare has shown consistency with regular placings and benefits from Kayla Crowther's excellent recent form. Her backmarker style should suit if genuine pace develops, making her a strong each-way proposition.
The inside barrier provides tactical options, making him an attractive value proposition despite class concerns.
- 1st8ArtissiStacey Metcalfe$10.00
- 2nd2Robert The PussTala Hutchinson$15.00
- 3rd5Here Comes HoganDominic Tourneur$5.50
- 4th3Arc De PuissanceBrooke King$10.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Artissi | 7 | Stacey Metcalfe | Ms N Irwin | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Robert The Puss | 12 | Tala Hutchinson | Kylie Schulz | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Here Comes Hogan | 1 | Dominic Tourneur | Ms K Byrnes | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Arc De Puissance | 4 | Brooke King | Grant Kluske | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Hateschoolconcerts | 5 | Teagan Voorham | B J Davis | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Eclair Vitality | 9 | Campbell Rawiller | D B Aldridge | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 16 | Briseis Eclipse | 2 | Jackson Murphy | Stephen Theodore | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 14 | Lake Agawam | 15 | Emily Finnegan | Ms E Faust | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 7 | All Shot | 3 | Andrew Stead | Jon O'Connor | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 10th | 12 | Wadaana | 10 | Caitlin Jones | Chris Bieg | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 11 | The Last Flash | 6 | Alyssa Webb | Ms L Treloar | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Copper Bullet | 14 | Jake Toeroek | R & C Jolly | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Royal Trapeze | 16 | Stephen Theodore | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Meg's Magic | 11 | Kayla Crowther | Sarah Rutten | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Sundogg | 13 | Rochelle Milnes | John Hyam | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Agressive Bee | 8 | D B Bonetti | 54kg |
BTR Excavations (Bm58)
The gear changes removing restrictive equipment suggest trainer confidence in improvement.
Our Sassy Lady offers first-up value with a solid fresh record and significant class drop.
Subuki represents value based on her significant class drop and recent competitive effort.
- 1st7ChillcuzAlysha Warren$5.00
- 2nd5Lucky FortunaLauren Stojakovic$11.00
- 3rd4Duo PernaTeagan Voorham$7.50
- 4th14Last WarStacey Metcalfe$91.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Chillcuz | 14 | Alysha Warren | Justin Pickering | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Lucky Fortuna | 13 | Lauren Stojakovic | Kym Healy | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Duo Perna | 10 | Teagan Voorham | Ms S Brennan | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 14 | Last War | 11 | Stacey Metcalfe | P Huserot | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Rob The Bank | 7 | Campbell Rawiller | Shane & Cassie Oxlade | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | See Ya Later Baby | 3 | Taylor Johnstone | Travis Doudle | 60.5kg | $2.80 |
| 7th | 9 | Our Sassy Lady | 2 | Jackson Murphy | Ms Jessica Tzaferis | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Mr Jones | 9 | Tala Hutchinson | Kym Healy | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Subuki | 1 | Jason Holder | Wayne Brown | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 13 | Castlecomer | 12 | Alysha Warren | D B Bonetti | 52kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Master Of Ceremony | 4 | Margaret Collett | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Star Studded Belle | 5 | Jade Doyle | J Hickmott & C Riggs | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Miss Kermie | 6 | Brooke King | Sarah Rutten | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Didwewin | 8 | Garret Lynch | 58kg |
Taylors Wines Hcp (56)
Morlaix presents the strongest winning chance based on consistent recent form, showing two close seconds in her last three starts. The Milnes/Padman combination has a solid 22% strike rate, and she's proven at the 1600m distance.
His distance record shows consistency with 1 win and 2 places from 6 attempts. Toeroek's strong record at Balaklava (18% strike rate) is a significant positive, though the wide barrier presents a challenge.
His barrier 3 draw allows for a forward position, and Hutchinson's strong recent form (20% strike rate) adds confidence. However, his limited success at 1600m and in higher grades requires consideration.
- 1st2Serinite IllusionJason Holder$4.40
- 2nd10MorlaixRochelle Milnes$3.60
- 3rd3Sir PanamaTala Hutchinson$10.00
- 4th6Hard LeafCampbell Rawiller$9.50
Full result · 16 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Serinite Illusion | 13 | Jason Holder | Sophie Logan | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Morlaix | 8 | Rochelle Milnes | S G Padman | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 3 | Sir Panama | 3 | Tala Hutchinson | Christopher Harrison | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Hard Leaf | 6 | Campbell Rawiller | Stephen Theodore | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 18 | Scandalist | 11 | Kayla Crowther | M J Seyers | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Belle Inferno | 20 | Teagan Voorham | B J Davis | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Crown And Anchor | 5 | Jacob Opperman | A J Clarken | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Enlist | 12 | Todd Pannell | M J Seyers | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Night Cruiser | 15 | Jake Toeroek | Travis Doudle | 57kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Vee Rod | 9 | Stacey Metcalfe | Ms N Irwin | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Prancing Countess | 1 | S H Sit | Chris Bieg | 52.5kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Augusta Rock | 7 | Alysha Warren | Kate Halliday | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 13th | 19 | Grinzinger Allee | 4 | Millie Wallace | 54kg | $51.00 | |
| 14th | 5 | Charlesfort | 14 | Dylan Caboche | Chris Bieg | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 15th | 16 | So Grand | 16 | Will Price | Gary & Dean Alexander | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 16th | 20 | Colonel Hathi | 10 | Wesley Cave | Danny Penna | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Legal Drama | 18 | Andrew Stead | Sarah Rutten | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Tofino | 17 | R Daniel & T Stanbury | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | She's Stylish | 2 | Caitlin Jones | Sarah Rutten | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | The Ice Cutter | 19 | Brooke King | Grant Kluske | 54.5kg |
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