Balaklava Race 1 - Tqcsi (Bm64)
THE OBVIOUS CHILD (4) got going too late on debut when finishing runner-up as the favourite by half a length at Murray Bridge 2 weeks ago. The extra 200m is ideal, and he is the one to beat for us. Follow your money. LEADING RIDE (5) fought on gamely to hold third on debut in the same race as the top pick. He is bred to improve with more time, and the extra 200m will also suit him. Each-way claims. SIDEBAR (1) led all the way to beat the top pick and will carry the same weight this time. There is no reason why he can't repeat the dose if he sees out 1400m. TIKKAMOS (2) finished a solid third fresh up in weekend company at Morphettville 18 days ago, and he has since been gelded. He steps up from 1100m to 1400m and can take this out.
Jockey: Jake Toeroek
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up couldn't go on with it; ran second last of 7 in a 3yo Bm66 at Morphettville on August 8 over 1050m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Pretty Baby with 55.5kg at $12. Last start won by 0.6 len in a 3yo Bm66 at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 1200m on a soft track defeating The Obvious Child with 60kg at $5. Fitter and is a leading player.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/09/2026 | 25 | BM64 3 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jason Holder | 60kg | 1:13.71 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/08/2026 | 119 | BM66 3 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Soft 7 | Jason Holder | 55.5kg | 1:03.93 | 2-1-6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Soft | Dylan Caboche | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $120,340.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Soft 6 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 1:02.23 | 5-5-8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 800m | Good | Dylan Caboche | 0:47.07 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jason Holder
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Morphettville on August 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Barghest carrying 57.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 8th of 12 in a 2yo+ Mdn-Sw at this track on April 1 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Leliyn with 56kg at $4.80. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 29/08/2026 | 150 | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Soft 7 | Jason Holder | 57.5kg | 1:07.20 | 6-5-3 | 10 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 800m | Soft | Jason Holder | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1200m | Good 4 | Jacob Opperman | 56kg | 1:11.97 | 6-6-8 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $4.80 |
| 3/3 | 14/03/2026 | - | BM62 2 | $55,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 56.5kg | 0:57.69 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Taylor Johnstone | 1:06.34 | - | 0 |
| 0.87L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tala Hutchinson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Sidebar with 58.5kg at $2.50. Will be better for that experience and looks very tough to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | BM64 3 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Soft 5 | Tala Hutchinson | 58.5kg | 1:13.71 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Tala Hutchinson | 1:02.84 | - | 0 |
| 1.86L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Tala Hutchinson | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jackson Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field in a 3yo Bm66 at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Sidebar with 60kg at $4.60. Great chance to get off the mark.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | BM64 3 | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jackson Murphy | 60kg | 1:13.71 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/4 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 850m | Soft | Jackson Murphy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Jackson Murphy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Taylor Johnstone
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 12 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Morphettville on August 29 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Barghest carrying 55.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 8th of 10 in the LR Dequetteville Stakes at Morphettville on March 28 over 1050m, 9 len behind Never Ordinary carrying 56kg at $81. Can't finish worse than fifth.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 29/08/2026 | 154 | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville | 1100m | Soft 7 | Taylor Johnstone | 55.5kg | 1:07.20 | 9-11-6 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Soft | Jason Holder | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN F 2 | $120,340.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 56kg | 1:01.48 | 7-10-8 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/03/2026 | 112 | OPEN 2 | $204,450.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 55kg | 1:06.03 | 6-9-5 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Taylor Johnstone | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 15/11/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $65,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 53kg | 0:59.44 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.6L | $2.70 |