Balaklava Race 2 - Sportsbet Racing Form Plate (C1)
CAPTAIN LOVE (4) finds the maiden win elusive but it certainly hasn't been without trying. Has returned in strong order this prep, turning in two strong efforts of late in this grade. Is drawn to advantage and gets Holder. Ready. VALUED (3) continues to savage the line and won't be bothered stepping back out to this sort of distance. If he's close enough at the turn he will prove very tough to hold out. LANDMARK ALLEY (1) clearly went amiss last time at Oakbank but had been good in his two runs prior. Backs up quickly and is worth another chance. BORCHARD (2) was much better last time at Penola when shedding his maiden tag. The rise in trip proved the trick and with confidence he can keep the ball rolling. THE PUNK ROCKER (7) is knocking on the door and is worth safekeeping on the quick turnaround.

Jockey: Will Price
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Oakbank 0-62 on April 6 over 2150m, slow going 35 len behind Eaglelou carrying 56kg at $4.20. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 2050m, 1.0 len behind Mikki Tango carrying 59kg at $11. Expected to be in this for a long way.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | 12 | BM0-62 | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 2150m | Soft 5 | Jackson Murphy | 56kg | 2:17.29 | 1-7-10 | 10 |
| 35.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Jackson Murphy | 59kg | 2:11.37 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Good 4 | Jackson Murphy | 56kg | 2:21.84 | 2-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/11 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Soft 6 | Will Price | 59kg | 2:21.61 | 7-8-6 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Will Price | 57kg | 1:40.35 | 8-9-8 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/02/2026 | 26 | BM0-56 | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1508m | Good 4 | Sairyn Fawke | 58.5kg | 1:33.25 | 6-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1000m | Good | Sairyn Fawke | 1:01.28 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Paul Gatt | 1:00.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shuichi Terachi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Penola 3yo+ Mdn-Sw April 5 over 2000m defeating Hasta La Oinkers carrying 57kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kikkuli with 57kg at $101. Fitter and is a leading player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/04/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Penola | 2000m | Good 3 | Shuichi Terachi | 57kg | 2:10.29 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Shuichi Terachi | 57kg | 1:39.57 | 6-2-5 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/03/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1600m | Good 4 | Shuichi Terachi | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 8-9-9 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/02/2026 | 228 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1208m | Good 4 | Shuichi Terachi | 57kg | 1:13.36 | 12-12-11 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Shuichi Terachi | 0:59.67 | - | 0 |
| 8.47L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Shuichi Terachi | 1:03.67 | - | 0 |
| 5.16L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $121,825.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Soft 6 | Dylan Caboche | 56kg | 1:25.25 | 4-11-13 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 14/06/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $105,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Soft 6 | Justin Potter | 56kg | 1:11.10 | 5-3-10 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Tala Hutchinson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at Clare Cl1-Sw on April 4 over 1800m, 2 len behind Fiora Blue with 56.5kg at $7.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 12 at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 2050m, 3 len behind Mikki Tango carrying 56kg at $11. Working up to a win. Sure to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | CL1 | $19,500.00 | Clare | 1800m | Good 4 | Tala Hutchinson | 56.5kg | 1:56.98 | 5-6-3 | 8 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Tala Hutchinson | 56kg | 2:11.37 | 12-11-7 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1900m | Soft 7 | Tala Hutchinson | 55kg | 2:02.67 | 8-8-1 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $23,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2070m | Good 4 | Tala Hutchinson | 55kg | 2:11.54 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 18/02/2026 | 17 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Sairyn Fawke | 57kg | 1:40.94 | 8-4-4 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/02/2026 | 79 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Sairyn Fawke | 57kg | 1:40.02 | 8-4-3 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Billy Egan | 1:01.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 12/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Billy Egan | 0:59.59 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Holder
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 2050m, 1.5 len behind Mikki Tango with 57kg at $8. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1-Sw on March 4 over 2200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Theodor with 57kg at $7. Capable of sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Dom Tourneur | 57kg | 2:11.37 | 7-5-4 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Soft 6 | Dom Tourneur | 57kg | 2:21.61 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | 119 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Jake Toeroek | 58kg | 1:40.94 | 4-5-5 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good | Dom Tourneur | 53kg | 1:04.77 | - | 0 |
| 5.81L | $0.00 |
| 2/13 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Soft 7 | Alana Livesey | 58kg | 2:15.11 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/10/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Good 4 | Alana Livesey | 58kg | 2:20.08 | 1-3-7 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Good 4 | Alana Livesey | 58kg | 2:19.95 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Anna Jordsjo | 52kg | 0:59.24 | - | 0 |
| 11.07L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jake Toeroek
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 12 at Morphettville Parks F&M 0-64 on March 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind All Too Mysti carrying 54.5kg at $41. Last start 7th of 10 at this track 0-58 on April 1 over 1600m, 6 len behind Rousing Refrain with 56kg at $8. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/04/2026 | 18 | BM0-58 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1600m | Good 4 | Caitlyn Munro | 56kg | 1:35.15 | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/03/2026 | 147 | BM0-64 FM | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Good 4 | Caitlyn Munro | 54.5kg | 1:24.43 | 9-10-8 | 10 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Caitlyn Munro | 52.5kg | 1:03.73 | - | 0 |
| 4.83L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | Caitlyn Munro | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2025 | 18 | BM56 | $20,000.00 | Avoca | 1860m | Good 4 | Zoe Waller | 57kg | 1:55.64 | 4-5-9 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 30/09/2025 | 25 | BM56 3U | $22,000.00 | Tatura | 1980m | Good 3 | Eoin Walsh | 60kg | 2:04.16 | 2-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 5/9 | 05/09/2025 | 20 | BM62 3U | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 2050m | Soft 5 | Teo Nugent | 57.5kg | 2:09.32 | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 16/08/2025 | 17 | BM0-64 | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1950m | Soft 5 | Todd Pannell | 56.5kg | 2:06.95 | 3-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Sairyn Fawke
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Strathalbyn Cl1-Sw on March 25 over 2050m, 6 len behind Mikki Tango with 57kg at $12. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1900m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Valued with 58kg at $3.90. Hard to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 57kg | 2:11.37 | 10-9-9 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1900m | Soft 7 | Jason Holder | 58kg | 2:02.67 | 7-6-2 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $3.90 |
| 3/11 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Soft 6 | Jason Holder | 57kg | 2:21.61 | 8-4-3 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Good 4 | Sophie Potter | 55kg | 2:21.18 | 4-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 3/14 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Clare | 1800m | Good 4 | Sophie Potter | 56kg | 1:56.32 | 8-11-3 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 2000m | Good 4 | Sophie Potter | 56kg | 2:06.91 | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1200m | Good | Alyssa Webb | 1:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 9.45L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balaklava | 1000m | Good | Dylan Caboche | 0:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 26.65L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matt Chadwick
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Murray Bridge 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 10 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Innominate carrying 56kg at $14. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Kikkuli carrying 58kg at $7. Can improve and is a top-three contender.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 5 | Matt Chadwick | 56kg | 1:40.95 | 3-4-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/13 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1600m | Good 4 | Connor Murtagh | 58kg | 1:39.57 | 9-4-3 | 13 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 04/03/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Soft 6 | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 1:24.44 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2026 | 65 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 1:24.38 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/12/2025 | 9 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Oakbank | 1900m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 1:59.39 | 3-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 10/12/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 2:12.32 | 1-2-3 | 12 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 1000m | Soft | Alysha Warren | 53kg | 1:05.65 | - | 0 |
| 0.26L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | L Stojakovic | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Todd Pannell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th of 15 at Morphettville in the LR C Lindop on March 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Stung with 55kg at $151. The start before that 9th of 12 at Morphettville Parks F&M 0-64 on March 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind All Too Mysti with 57.5kg at $7. Likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN F 3 | $120,340.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Jackson Murphy | 55kg | 1:37.87 | 11-11-12 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | BM0-64 FM | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1400m | Good 4 | Todd Pannell | 57.5kg | 1:24.43 | 10-9-9 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | BM65 3U | $28,000.00 | Otaki | 1600m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 56kg | 1:36.81 | 6-4-7 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $11.60 |
| 9/13 | 31/01/2026 | 36 | G2 SW F 3 | $129,000.00 | Trentham | 2100m | Good 4 | M Hudson | 56.5kg | 2:11.70 | 11-12-9 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $21.40 |
| 1/10 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $19,000.00 | Otaki | 1400m | Soft 5 | Kelly Myers | 55.5kg | 1:24.47 | 9-9-1 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $36.60 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Foxton | 1000m | Good | M Hudson | 1:01.78 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |