Balaklava Race 3 - Sportsbet Fast Form Mdn Plate
DASHING RED STAR (1) made a sound debut at Gawler, finishing third after being slow to begin, and that exposed run gives him a strong platform second-up. The move to 1300m is new, but he was solid enough at 1100m and has the winning rider back. Among the leading chances. UPSANDDOWNS (8) has had more chances but brings the best recent form, with his Gawler fourth better than it reads after interference and being held up late. Ready to find winning form. POCKET PYRO (12) was well fancied on debut at this track, picked up strongly for third and draws to get every chance, though she is also untried at the trip. Worth consideration here. REGAL TIME (7) is a seasoned maiden, but her Mildura third two back and genuine excuses at Swan Hill keep her in the each-way mix.
Jockey: Jackson Murphy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed on debut at Gawler over 1100m, finishing third behind Kayla Kruzen after being slow to begin and still holding his ground to be beaten two and a half lengths. He now steps to 1300m for the first time, which is the query, but that opening run had merit for a horse sent out an outside chance in the betting. Open to sharp second-up improvement and looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1100m | Good 4 | Jackson Murphy | 58kg | 1:04.81 | 7-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Good | Jackson Murphy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Jackson Murphy | 1:03.67 | - | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Wesley Cave
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in both recent runs, most recently second last at Strathalbyn when beaten over 14 lengths after making no impression late. The start prior at Naracoorte on heavy ground was also plain, and he has managed just one placing from 16 starts overall. Race fit, but current form leaves him hard to recommend.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/09/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Soft 5 | Wesley Cave | 58kg | 1:25.07 | 7-9-8 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Wesley Cave | 58kg | 1:18.09 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/08/2026 | 276 | MDN 3U | $8,675.00 | Quorn | 1200m | Good | Wesley Cave | 59kg | 1:11.21 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $3.20 |
| 8/10 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1600m | Good 3 | Wesley Cave | 58kg | 1:38.01 | 10-10-8 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/13 | 29/10/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Good 4 | Wesley Cave | 58kg | 1:27.40 | 12-13-4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 42 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Soft 7 | Wesley Cave | 58kg | 1:15.66 | 9-8-4 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balaklava | 1000m | Good | Wesley Cave | 1:02.21 | - | 0 |
| 0.63L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 26/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Good | Rochelle Milnes | 1:02.63 | - | 0 |
| 8.15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Caboche
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a plain return in Saturday company at Morphettville Parks, where he was slow to begin and finished second last, beaten just over eight lengths by Cosmic Shower. He now finds an easier meeting, and the rider switch back is some help, but his record at around 1300m is only one placing from eight tries. Not without place claims.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/09/2026 | 105 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Good 4 | Dylan Caboche | 58kg | 1:15.29 | 10-9-9 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Soft | Dylan Caboche | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Heavy 8 | Dylan Caboche | 58kg | 1:17.43 | 10-6-7 | 11 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Soft 5 | Dylan Caboche | 58kg | 1:24.37 | 11-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/13 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Soft 5 | Dylan Caboche | 58kg | 1:24.47 | 13-9-4 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $31.00 |
| 9/13 | 22/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Good 4 | Matt Chadwick | 56kg | 1:38.64 | 13-12-9 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/13 | 06/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $35,000.00 | Oakbank | 1400m | Soft 5 | Dylan Caboche | 58kg | 1:30.59 | 12-11-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good | Dylan Caboche | 1:04.77 | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Harry Grace
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns on a quick back-up after finishing tenth at Mt Gambier, beaten just over eight lengths, when he sat close enough but gave little in the run home. He had been safely held at Strathalbyn before that and now meets a stronger meeting than last start. Difficult to recommend.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 07/10/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jemma Gutte | 56kg | 1:11.59 | 2-2-10 | 12 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/14 | 27/09/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1200m | Soft 5 | Stephy Wright | 54kg | 1:15.52 | 2-3-7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Wesley Cave | 58kg | 1:06.48 | 2-5-11 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/08/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Port Augusta | 1100m | Good | Wesley Cave | 58kg | 1:05.35 | 4-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 58kg | 1:01.04 | 4-5-9 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Soft 7 | Jemma Gutte | 54.5kg | 1:02.41 | 3-3-8 | 10 |
| 15.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Zoe Lloyd | 1:00.43 | - | 0 |
| 0.89L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 800m | Good | Rachael Kraemer | 0:50.18 | - | 0 |
| 2.62L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Teagan Voorham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last preparation with a seventh in Saturday company at Morphettville Parks, beaten just over eight lengths when her final effort was only moderate. Her earlier fourth at Oakbank was sound enough without threatening, and she resumes still seeking a first placing. Still unplaced from three starts and must lift.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good | Teagan Voorham | 1:00.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.01L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Taylor Johnstone | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Good 4 | Alana Livesey | 54.5kg | 1:24.02 | 4-5-7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/01/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1400m | Good 4 | Alana Livesey | 56kg | 1:27.58 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good 4 | Alana Livesey | 56kg | 1:01.54 | 13-11-6 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Alice Lindsay
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a neck of winning at Port Lincoln last start, travelling well behind the speed before being caught late as favourite. That was a clear step in the right direction after a plain sixth at Morphettville Parks, and she is now race fit fourth-up. Harder here and the quick back-up are the reservations.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 04/10/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Port Lincoln | 1210m | Good 4 | Brooke King | 56kg | 1:15.59 | 3-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 6/10 | 19/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Good 4 | Alice Lindsay | 56kg | 1:15.29 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/09/2026 | 91 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Alice Lindsay | 56kg | 1:06.03 | 6-5-5 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Alice Lindsay | 1:03.67 | - | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Alice Lindsay | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 10/06/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 900m | Heavy 8 | Harry Grace | 56kg | 0:54.84 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Polly Brewster
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had genuine excuses at Swan Hill last start, beginning slowly, being hampered shortly after the start and then bumped near the 400m before finishing ninth in a Mdn. Her previous Mildura third over 1408m reads better, as she settled handy and was only beaten two and a half lengths. Long-time maiden, but a real place player.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 4U | $32,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1200m | Good 4 | Stacey Metcalfe | 57.5kg | 1:10.72 | 6-7-9 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mildura | 1408m | Soft 6 | Bradley Vale | 57.5kg | 1:28.58 | 6-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Warracknabeal | 1200m | Good 4 | Chelsea Thompson | 54.5kg | 1:11.59 | 12-12-8 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Soft 7 | Shayleigh Ingelse | 53kg | 1:18.22 | 6-4-6 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mildura | 1100m | Good 4 | Bradley Vale | 57.5kg | 1:05.54 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | MDN 2U | $19,500.00 | Naracoorte | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Polly Brewster | 54kg | 1:10.52 | 6-6-3 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1000m | Thomas Doyle | 1:01.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casterton | 880m | Charlie Brooks | 0:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jessica Booth
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses when fourth at Gawler last start, beaten a length after racing keenly, striking interference near the 200m and being held up late. He had earlier been within two and a half lengths in a Mdn at Murray Bdge at generous odds, so the recent form has substance. Claim helps and he is a major chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/10/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1100m | Good 4 | Jessica Booth | 54kg | 1:05.91 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 26/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 3 | $50,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good 4 | Harry Grace | 57.5kg | 0:59.08 | 3-3-6 | 8 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 56kg | 1:06.03 | 5-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Rochelle Milnes | 1:03.39 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 850m | Soft | Rochelle Milnes | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Price
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at Jamestown last start, finishing third in a small field after being near the top of betting, but she now rises from picnic company to a harder meeting. The run prior at this track was only fair, as she was in position to threaten before finding little late. Place claims.
Last Starts 10 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 | 03/10/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $8,675.00 | Jamestown | 1340m | Good 3 | Sophie Potter | 55.5kg | 1:18.03 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 28/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1000m | Good | Ashlee Stone | 1:00.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.36L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 16/09/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1300m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 56kg | 1:17.72 | 4-5-7 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2026 | 140 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1100m | Soft 7 | Jackson Murphy | 56kg | 1:10.47 | 4-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 800m | Soft | Jackson Murphy | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | BM56 | $22,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2400m | Good 3 | Nadia Daniels | 53.5kg | 2:33.34 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 44.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 25 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 2124m | Good 4 | Cian Macredmond | 57kg | 2:13.89 | 7-5-7 | 9 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Horsham | 1800m | Good 3 | Melissa Julius | 57kg | 1:53.13 | 7-8-6 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Taylor Johnstone
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut at Gawler, settling rearward and making no impression when second last, beaten just under seven lengths behind Kayla Kruzen. He also finished behind Dashing Red Star there, so he has a clear form gap to bridge. Barrier helps, but more is required second-up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1100m | Good 4 | Taylor Johnstone | 56kg | 1:04.81 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Taylor Johnstone | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 800m | Good | Rochelle Milnes | 0:48.37 | - | 0 |
| 7.12L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Rochelle Milnes
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well on debut at this track, finishing third over 1050m behind Fast Food after travelling just off the lead and picking up strongly late. She was near the top of betting there, so the market expected a forward showing, and Rochelle Milnes stays aboard. Better for the racing experience and in the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/09/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1050m | Good 4 | Rochelle Milnes | 54kg | 1:00.04 | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Rochelle Milnes | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Rochelle Milnes | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |