Balaklava tips and results

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.00 · Tala Hutchinson

Valued represents value with light weight and a jockey at the top of his game. His second at Murray Bridge on Soft 6 showed he handles rain-affected ground, and he maps to settle midfield with cover. The step back to 2200m suits, and he can improve into the finish. He is a genuine each-way threat in a race lacking depth.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.40 · Jason Holder

However, the heavy track is an unknown and his best performances have come on good or soft ground. He may find the conditions testing, and others have stronger wet-track credentials.

Our price $8.00 · SP $19.00 · Matthew Chadwick

Kahlua Girl has the best 1200m record in the field with two wins and a placing from six starts. She has shown she can win on soft ground and place on heavy. She drops in class and draws well. Her last run was poor but it was first-up in a new stable.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.70 · Kayla Crowther

Here She Is has been consistent with placings in three of five starts, including a last-start second on Soft ground. She maps to settle midfield and will be strong late. The slow tempo should suit her finishing kick. She represents the most reliable form in this race and is the clear top chance.

Our price $10.00 · SP $26.00 · Dylan Caboche

Vamore is the only runner with a placing at the distance, but his Soft-track record is poor. He may need luck from a wide barrier and a strong tempo to be effective.

Our price $3.00 · SP $3.30 · Brooke King

Zarubina is the most reliable runner in a weak maiden field. Her placed efforts on Heavy and Soft ground, plus a handy inside barrier and a jockey in top form, give her the edge. While she's winless, her consistency and tactical speed to hold a forward spot at the 400m should be enough in this grade.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.20 · Teagan Voorham

She gets a good barrier and should settle just behind the speed. This is her second-up and she looks ready to run well again.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.70 · Harry Grace

Karma Queen is the main threat if she can repeat her third place two runs back. The drop to 1200m suits and she should be on the speed. However, her poor last start and wide draw are concerns.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.20 · Dominic Tourneur

Mandarin is the most consistent horse in the race with four second-place finishes. Her recent second on Heavy 8 at Casterton shows she's ready to win, and she has placed at Balaklava on Soft before. The step to 1600m is untried but her pedigree suggests it will suit.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.50 · Todd Pannell

Shamastar is an improving three-year-old who ran second over 1600m on Good two starts back. Todd Pannell takes the reins and has a strong Balaklava record. The wide draw is a concern but he can settle midfield. He should be competitive if the Soft track doesn't hinder him.

Our price $6.00 · SP $10.00 · Stacey Metcalfe

Havilah is the most in-form runner in the race, having placed 2nd on Soft 6 last start at Strathalbyn. She maps to be prominent from barrier 6, ideal for Balaklava's on-pace bias. Despite a modest career record, her recent consistency and fitness edge give her a strong winning chance at each-way value.

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.00 · Teagan Voorham

Kiss And Kaboom is a consistent mare who typically improves second-up. Her only win came from a similar spell pattern. Barrier 4 gives her a good chance to settle midfield and be in striking range at the 400m. She handles soft ground and has the right tactical speed for Balaklava. Place potential is high.

Our price $7.00 · SP $12.00 · Jason Holder

Precipice is a second-up specialist with a win on soft ground. His first-up run was disappointing but he typically improves second-up. Barrier 9 is a concern but he has the tactical speed to cross.

Our price $6.00 · SP $13.00 · Harry Grace

Prince Kuro is in career-best form with back-to-back wins on wet ground, including a Soft6 win at Strathalbyn. He has good speed and should find a forward position from barrier 11.

Our price $7.00 · SP $4.40 · Jason Holder

Aloha Blue is a consistent mare who performs well on soft/heavy ground. She ran 5th here on a Soft7 last start and was 2nd on Heavy10 prior. Her barrier is good for an on-pace run.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.40 · Dominic Tourneur

Flyway is the most reliable form runner in the race. Back-to-back seconds on soft/heavy tracks show he is racing in career-best form. His 5 wins on soft ground and solid distance record make him well suited to today's conditions. The top weight is a concern but he carried similar weights in those recent runs and performed well. Confident he will be in the finish.