Balaklava Race 1 - Adelaide Galvanising Industries Mdn Plate
SNOBBERY (5) gets the nod on exposed recent form despite being beaten as favourite at Gawler last start, where he was fourth over 1719m and only fair to the line. His previous run when fresh was better than it suggests, and third-up he looks well placed to break through. THE PUNK ROCKER (6) is the main danger. His fourth here two back when beaten a length at big odds reads well for a race of this shape and out in trip can threaten. ELROND (1) has been sixth at his past two Gawler runs, beaten within two and a half lengths in both. Well placed and in the mix if the quick back-up suits. MIZZEN JIB (4) was well beaten first-up at Mildura, but he raced keenly and was bumped, leaving some room for second-up improvement if he handles the stronger company.

Jockey: Stacey Metcalfe
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back quickly after finishing sixth at Gawler on soft ground, beaten two and a half lengths behind The Black Harp at big odds. He had been sixth there the start prior, beaten just over two lengths by Lunar Vista, so the recent margins are not hopeless even if the winning edge remains absent. Place claims, with the 1600m record the query.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/10/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1516m | Soft 5 | Sophie Potter | 56kg | 1:32.36 | 6-8-6 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1500m | Good 4 | Jason Holder | 58kg | 1:30.56 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 5 | Stacey Metcalfe | 58kg | 1:39.20 | 7-11-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Soft 7 | Stacey Metcalfe | 58kg | 1:28.03 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Morphettville Parks | 1250m | Soft 7 | Jason Holder | 58kg | 1:16.36 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2026 | 222 | MDN 4U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1100m | Soft 6 | Jason Holder | 58kg | 1:06.79 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Soft | Jason Holder | 1:02.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.63L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 1000m | Good | Jason Holder | 1:01.57 | - | 0 |
| 2.77L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Sophie Potter
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced wide throughout when last in a six-runner picnic race at Jamestown, beaten just over nine lengths, so there was some excuse for the margin. This is harder company and the prior Murray Bdge seventh was also plain, with Mandarin nine lengths clear. The apprentice claim helps only so much.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 03/10/2026 | 31 | MDN 3U | $8,675.00 | Jamestown | 1340m | Good 3 | Alice Lindsay | 59kg | 1:18.03 | - | 5 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/09/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Soft 5 | Sophie Potter | 56kg | 1:39.20 | 2-4-7 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/08/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Port Augusta | 1498m | Good | Isaac Sit | 56kg | 1:31.21 | 6-9-7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/11 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1600m | Heavy 8 | Isaac Sit | 56kg | 1:43.05 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 05/08/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1400m | Soft 5 | Isaac Sit | 56kg | 1:25.90 | 10-10-7 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/07/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Soft 7 | Isaac Sit | 56kg | 1:26.32 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 600m | Good | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Morphettville | 1050m | Good | Alice Lindsay | 1:03.63 | - | 0 |
| 11.96L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Campbell Rawiller
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now and drawn to get his chance, but his two runs this campaign have been modest. He was eighth at this track last start, beaten just over nine lengths at big odds, after finishing second last at this venue when slow away and unable to finish off. Place hopes only if he sharpens sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/09/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Good 4 | Margaret Collett | 58kg | 1:23.09 | 8-8-8 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/09/2026 | 749 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1300m | Good 4 | Margaret Collett | 58kg | 1:17.72 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 950m | Soft | Margaret Collett | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Felicity Atkinson | 1:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.91L | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 28/08/2024 | 14 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Soft 5 | Sophie Logan | 57kg | 2:12.05 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/14 | 14/08/2024 | 28 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1800m | Good 4 | Sophie Logan | 58kg | 1:50.89 | 11-8-5 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $51.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/07/2024 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 2112m | Heavy 8 | Sophie Logan | 58kg | 2:21.78 | 10-10-9 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $21.00 |
| 9/13 | 03/07/2024 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Murray Bridge | 1800m | Soft 5 | Sophie Logan | 58kg | 1:53.97 | 8-9-9 | 10 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Harry Grace
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Looks the right horse to beat third-up despite leaving punters short when fourth as favourite over 1719m at Gawler, beaten just over five lengths by Miami Miller. His start prior had more merit, beginning slowly, covering ground and charging home to be beaten just over two lengths behind Lunar Vista. Brings the best profile and can break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/10/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1719m | Soft 5 | Jordyn Weatherley | 56kg | 1:45.61 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $2.40 |
| 5/11 | 23/09/2026 | 151 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1500m | Good 4 | Jordyn Weatherley | 56kg | 1:30.56 | 11-9-5 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
| 16/17 | 25/04/2026 | 9 | LR OPEN 3 | $202,725.00 | Flemington | 2800m | Good 3 | Jett Stanley | 58kg | 2:54.62 | 16-16-16 | 6 |
| 89.1L | $201.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Echuca | 2100m | Good 4 | Jett Stanley | 59kg | 2:12.25 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 31/03/2026 | 23 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Kilmore | 2007m | Soft 6 | Jett Stanley | 59kg | 2:09.59 | 5-6-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Stony Creek | 2100m | Soft 6 | Jett Stanley | 59kg | 2:17.91 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.05 |
| 3/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Shane Foley | 1:29.40 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Isabelle Laveglia | 1:12.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lauren Stojakovic
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has returned with two fourths and should be ready to peak third-up. He was beaten just over five lengths by Magic Voyager at Strathalbyn last start, but the better pointer is his earlier fourth at this track, beaten a length by Strong Minded after beginning slowly and racing keenly. Clear danger to the favourite.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/09/2026 | 11 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 1350m | Soft 5 | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 1:25.07 | 6-7-4 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 16/09/2026 | 122 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1300m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 1:17.72 | 7-6-4 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Lauren Stojakovic | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Halidon | 1000m | Soft | Lauren Stojakovic | 1:03.39 | - | 0 |
| 5.21L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/05/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Good 4 | Lauren Stojakovic | 58kg | 2:12.21 | 1-5-7 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 2100m | Soft 5 | Matt Chadwick | 56kg | 2:15.37 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | CL1 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Good 4 | Matt Chadwick | 55kg | 2:17.45 | 3-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Wesley Cave
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Made some late ground from well back at this track last start, but seventh and beaten just over six lengths still left her short of the required mark. The Gawler run prior was weaker, finishing second last behind Lunar Vista at long odds. Needs to find more.
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 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Good 4 | Wesley Cave | 56kg | 1:23.09 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/09/2026 | 364 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Gawler | 1500m | Good 4 | Wesley Cave | 56kg | 1:30.56 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $151.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Wesley Cave | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Strathalbyn | 600m | Soft | Maddi Cox | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 2200m | Good 4 | Caitlin Tootell | 54kg | 2:19.95 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Morphettville | 2037m | Soft 7 | Monika Wolanin | 53kg | 2:12.12 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $101.00 |
| 11/13 | 20/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Strathalbyn | 2050m | Soft 6 | Alana Livesey | 56kg | 2:14.18 | 6-8-11 | 10 |
| 21.6L | $151.00 |
| 13/13 | 30/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Anna Jordsjo | 56kg | 1:24.61 | 11-9-13 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Polly Brewster
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth at Mildura last start in country company, beaten eight and a half lengths behind Apocalypse at long odds, and now faces a harder meeting. Her Port Augusta run prior was no stronger, with Kohala more than 11 lengths clear. Unplaced at three 1600m tries, so she must find a new level.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/10/2026 | 44 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Mildura | 1400m | Good 4 | Bradley Vale | 57.5kg | 1:24.80 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/08/2026 | 8 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Port Augusta | 1498m | Good | Caitlyn Munro | 54.5kg | 1:31.21 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | MDN 3U | $8,675.00 | Quorn | 1200m | Good | Ashlee Stone | 53kg | 1:11.21 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/08/2026 | 6 | MDN 3U | $10,175.00 | Roxby Downs | 1000m | Good | Ashlee Stone | 53kg | 0:59.32 | - | 3 |
| 17.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/07/2026 | 11 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Soft 7 | Rochelle Milnes | 55.5kg | 1:26.32 | 3-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Balaklava | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Tala Hutchinson | 53.5kg | 1:25.79 | 7-9-7 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/4 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bridge | 600m | Soft | Alysha Warren | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oakbank | 1050m | Good | Stacey Metcalfe | 1:04.97 | - | 0 |
| 2.77L | $0.00 |