Balaklava (SA) horses tips & previews

15 Nov, 2:44 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Balaklava (SA), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Wed 11 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Wed, 11 NovBalaklava (SA)Change

Race 3 — Clare Valley Toyota & Bmd Hcp (C1) 1300m · jumps Wed 11 Nov, 4:30 pm AEDT

Race notes

CL1,CLASS 1 HCP,Class 1
GOOD4
Fine
7 runners

Shortest win price

Mapleway (8)

2.90

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

4Sea Roads
8Mapleway

Midfield

6Angry Berdi

Onpace

1Four On The Floor
5Grand Millesime
7Hampton Belle

Leader

2Atomic Time

Four On The Floor · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Atomic Time · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%
Sea Roads · Negative
Jockey Booking
Tala Hutchinson current POT is 48% below Career Avg.
Grand Millesime · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Four On The FloorJ: Ben Price·T: Gary Boyce460kg5 1 12 3 610: 1-1-1$4.20$2.05

Career

10: 1-1-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Traralgon
1: 0-0-0
Track Mildura
2: 1-1-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1230m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 975m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
6: 1-1-1

Last starts

6Morphettville1200m17 Oct 2026 · 4yo+ · GOOD36.26L
3Gawler1200m23 Sept 2026 · CL1 · GOOD41.77L
12Murray Bridge1000m2 Sept 2026 · BM58 · SOFT58L
1Mildura1100m8 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD4-4
5Swan Hill975m28 July 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · SOFT56.1L
2Mildura1000m18 July 2026 · 2yo+ · GOOD40.8L
8Murray Bridge900m1 July 2026 · 2UP MDN-SW · HEAVY810.2L
9Geelong1230m12 Dec 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD319.9L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Form
Positive
In form stable, out performing market expectations 42%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 25% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 16%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Mediocre performance after settling handy at Morphettville. Suited back in a provincial C1 and warrants attention.

ILB

Odds of $31.00 and finished 6th last start at Morphettville but challenged by less formidable competitors. Best to watch and see.

Beaten 6l at Morphettville over 6f (handicap) last month; useful at this level; shown he can win fairly recently and can make a bold bid.

RSIS

Started 30/1 and came in 6th last start at Morphettville but will find this grade easier.

2Atomic TimeJ: Connor Murtagh·T: Stephen Theodore159kg10 1 6 10 918: 1-4-4$3.60$1.85

Career

18: 1-4-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
3: 0-0-3
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
1: 0-0-0
Track Ipswich
2: 0-0-1
Track Mackay
3: 0-1-1
Distance 1050m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
4: 0-1-2
Going Good
12: 1-1-3
Going Soft
6: 0-3-1

Last starts

9Gawler1100m5 Nov 2026 · 0-56 · GOOD44.39L
10Strathalbyn1350m21 Oct 2026 · BM56 · SOFT56.27L
6Balaklava1600m14 Oct 2026 · CL1 · GOOD43.5L
1Balaklava1400m30 Sept 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD3-0.78
10Balaklava1050m16 Sept 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD411.61L
2Murray Bridge900m2 Sept 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT50.2L
4Mackay1200m25 July 2026 · MDN · GOOD42.9L
2Rockhampton1300m11 July 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT50.3L

Insights

Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 7%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -27% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 39%
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

On a short back-up. Sent out $26 when unable to threaten at Gawler. Very fit, among the dangers.

ILB

On a quick turnaround. Couldn't maintain the pace when 9th last run at Gawler. Happy to overlook that run and has minimal work to do from the alley. Good chance and definitely has claims.

Finished last of nine over 5½f at Gawler (handicap) last Thursday; has won here before; passed over.

RSIS

Backs up quickly. Faded away to finish 9th last run at Gawler. Giving another go here and drawn by the rails. Has a good chance.

3SidebarScratched7––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Insights

Winkers Off
Positive
Winkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

Ordinary performance in small field at Morphettville. Back to provincial level. Makes a strong case in this company.

ILB

Faded to finish 6th last time at Morphettville but will find this grade easier. Should race on the speed.

RSIS

Weakened to finish 6th last run at Morphettville but matched against a less competitive field. Should come to hand quickly.

4Sea RoadsJ: Tala Hutchinson·T: Christopher Harrison358.5kg6 2 4 3 722: 1-3-3$13.00$4.00

Career

22: 1-3-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Port Lincoln
1: 0-0-0
Track Balaklava
4: 0-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1250m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
18: 1-3-3
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Port Lincoln1350m25 Oct 2026 · 0-56 · SOFT65.42L
3Port Augusta1396m5 July 2026 · CL1 · GOOD2.7L
4Port Augusta1867m21 June 2026 · CL1-SW · GOOD7.6L
2Port Augusta1396m7 June 2026 · BM58 · GOOD3L
6Balaklava1400m20 May 2026 · CL1 · SOFT51.4L
5Port Augusta1498m8 May 2026 · BM62 · GOOD9L
3Port Augusta1396m26 Apr 2026 · BM62 · GOOD2L
2Port Augusta1396m12 Apr 2026 · BM62 · GOOD2.7L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Tala Hutchinson current POT is 48% below Career Avg.
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 4%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -26% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 65%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 64% Profit on Turnover
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 4%
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Never a threat after showing no early speed from the barriers at Port Lincoln first up. Hard to warm to.

ILB

At $12.00 finished 7th last start at Port Lincoln. Has a nice turn of foot. Knockout chance.

Beaten 5½l when seventh of 12 (Port Lincoln) last month; others appeal more.

RSIS

Was 11/1 and finished 7th last run at Port Lincoln. Has good finishing pace.

5Grand MillesimeJ: Jason Holder·T: Ms P Trenwith758kg4 5 7 2 114: 1-4-2$5.00$2.35

Career

14: 1-4-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating80%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
1: 0-0-1
Track Morphettville
4: 0-0-0
Track Halidon
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1203m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
2: 1-0-1
Distance 1454m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
8: 1-4-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 0-0-0

Last starts

1Murray Bridge1400m28 Oct 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD4-0.19
2Halidon1200m11 Oct 2026 · 3UP F&M MDN-SW · GOOD34.16L
7Morphettville1250m19 Sept 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD45.34L
5Bordertown1100m11 Sept 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT62.3L
4Mildura1408m5 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT64.3L
5Morphettville1250m1 Aug 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT64.7L
4Morphettville1000m18 July 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT62.8L
5Murray Bridge1200m4 July 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · SOFT73.5L

Insights

Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are winning 34% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 16% POT in L100 Runners
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Finally put it all together at Murray Bridge Gh. Super fit from racing, can challenge again.

ILB

Ran on hard when winning last run at Murray Bridge and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Winning chance.

Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; snapped losing run last month when winning by a short head (Murray Bridge Gh) in a maiden.

RSIS

Bold effort when winning last run at Murray Bridge and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Good tough competitor that can be supported.

6Angry BerdiJ: Margaret Collett·T: S & J Jaensch657kg6 1 53: 1-0-0$16.00$4.60

Career

3: 1-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed20%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Murray Bridge
2: 0-0-0
Track Naracoorte
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 1-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 1-0-0

Last starts

5Murray Bridge1200m2 Sept 2026 · 3Y BM66 HCP · SOFT51.9L
1Naracoorte1200m28 Aug 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · HEAVY9-1.3
6Murray Bridge1200m5 Aug 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · SOFT55.2L

Insights

Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 4%
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Let-up (70-days). Gave good account at Murray Bridge Gh latest outing. Has an adverse draw for return. Capable of making an impact fresh in this company if she gets the breaks.

ILB

First up from a break. Started $4.60 and looked outclassed when 5th last time at Murray Bridge. Should get going late. Place claims.

Solid effort over 6f at Murray Bridge Gh (handicap) in September; lightly raced with this just her fourth appearance; runs for only the second time in a handicap; holds leading claims if duplicating the form of her most recent win.

RSIS

First run back today. Odds of 7/2 and looked outclassed when 5th last time at Murray Bridge. Has a nice turn of foot.

7Hampton BelleJ: Stacey Metcalfe·T: Raharna Mcdonald554.5kg7 8 8 11 49: 1-0-0$41.00$10.00

Career

9: 1-0-0

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo40%
Early Speed100%
Rating20%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Mildura
1: 0-0-0
Track Warrnambool
2: 1-0-0
Track Strathalbyn
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 1-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

4Mildura1200m3 Nov 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD43.75L
11Strathalbyn1200m21 Oct 2026 · 0-56 (App Only) · SOFT510.83L
8Terang1600m1 Jan 2024 · BenchMark 58 · GOOD39.1L
8Terang1400m19 Dec 2023 · BenchMark 58 · GOOD38.7L
7Swan Hill1300m26 Nov 2023 · 0 - 58 · GOOD41.65L
6Warrnambool1200m2 Nov 2023 · BenchMark 64 · GOOD46.85L
7Horsham1400m29 Apr 2023 · GOOD413.5L
7Mount Gambier1200m31 Mar 2023 · Benchmark 58 · SOFT78.9L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -29% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 9% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 16%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Third run now in new stable/region. Fair performance without threatening at Mildura second-up at $7. Leaning towards others here.

ILB

On a short turnaround. At $51.00 came in 4th last start at Mildura but carrying less weight this time. Will need a big effort to win this.

Has not had much racing; not beaten that far in fourth (just under 4l) over 6f at Mildura (handicap) last Tuesday; needs considering.

RSIS

On a short back up. Started at 50/1 and ran 4th last start at Mildura but will appreciate the drop in weight.

8MaplewayJ: Felicity Atkinson·T: Alexander Justice254.5kg5 7 9 5 716: 1-1-0$2.90$1.60

Career

16: 1-1-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 1-1-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Morphettville
3: 0-0-0
Track Strathalbyn
2: 0-0-0
Track Hamilton
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
6: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
6: 1-1-0
Going Good
13: 1-1-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0

Last starts

7Gawler1200m23 Oct 2026 · CL1 · GOOD42.2L
5Balaklava1000m15 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)11.9L
9Balaklava1400m20 May 2026 · 0-56 · SOFT511.5L
7Murray Bridge1400m6 May 2026 · BM58 · SOFT69.4L
5Murray Bridge1200m22 Apr 2026 · 0-56 · GOOD42.5L
8Strathalbyn1600m4 Jan 2026 · 0-56 · GOOD412.7L
4Strathalbyn1200m24 Dec 2025 · CG&E 0-56 · GOOD43.5L
9Balaklava1400m12 Nov 2025 · 0-56 · GOOD310.9L

Insights

Trainer SR
Negative
Alexander Justice striking at just 4%
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -43% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 43%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 50% in L100 rides
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low

Comments

AAP

Ran on okay without troubling at Gawler. Better conditioned and takes a 1.5kg claim here. Can have a major say.

ILB

At $8.00 folded up in the straight when 7th last run at Gawler. Overlooking the last run and has a good draw. Should be swooping on the field late. Strong claims.

Low strike-rate of 1-16; creditable seventh over 6f at Gawler (handicap) last month.

RSIS

At 7/1 faded to finish 7th last time at Gawler. Looking past the last run and will try to take advantage of the stall. Will be motoring home late. Expected to be competitive.

9Sunset PrayerScratched1––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed80%
Rating20%
Closing Speed20%

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -38% POT in their L100 Races
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Found it tough since shaking her maiden. Went home tamely at Murray Bridge Gh at $61. New to Balaklava. Fringe place hope at best.

ILB

Couldn't stay in touch when 8th last time at Murray Bridge but drawn beautifully.

RSIS

Lost ground in the run home when 8th last time at Murray Bridge but drawn well.

Odds correct as at Wed 11 Nov, 4:30 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Wed 14 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 7 races
Wed 30 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races
Wed 16 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 10 races