Balaklava

Today, June 25, 2026Flat1m2fSoft

Verdict

RECIPROCAL (4) got too far back fresh over the mile but did warm late. Much better suited stepping out to this trip and rates highly on best figures. HAMNER SPRINGS (1) gave backers a sight fresh and battled on well to hold onto third. Less effective in town last start but should find this easier third-up and gets a key switch in Holder. Can improve sharply. MASTER OF CEREMONY (3) hasn't won for a long time but is knocking on the door, only beaten a lip last time when sent out favourite. Only needs to hold his form to be right there again. VALUED (5) hasn't threatened in his last two but has earlier form that can measure up on the quick back-up. Not dismissing.

4. Reciprocal
1. Hamner Springs
3. Master Of Ceremony

Win Only

3. 3. Master Of Ceremony
J: DYLAN CABOCHET: JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
F: 60433
Price History:
3.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Balaklava 0-56 on June 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; nose behind Eaglelou carrying 55.5kg at $4. The race before that 3rd of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on June 8 over 2050m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Kailee's Boy carrying 54.5kg at $21. Rates highly.
1. 1. Hamner Springs
J: JASON HOLDERT: GRANT YOUNG
F: 76x39
Price History:
3.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming led but faded 3rd of 12 at this track 0-56 on May 13 over 1706m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mr Trafficanti carrying 55.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell eased back early on 9th of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-64 on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Flash Alice with 54kg at $61. Racing well. Expected to do much better.
4. 4. Reciprocal
J: HARRY GRACET: MICK HUXTABLE
F: x84x8
Price History:
4.20
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after eight months settled back and ran on when 8th of 16 at Balaklava Bm56 on June 14 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Ioane with 59.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Murray Bridge Nmw-Ly Bm60 on October 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Falaise carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
5. 5. Valued
J: TALA HUTCHINSONT: GARRET LYNCH
F: 38265
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 10 at Port Augusta Cl1-Sw on June 21 over 1867m, 8 len behind Star Decorum carrying 58.5kg at $7. The start before that 6th of 12 at Balaklava 0-56 on May 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Theodor with 57.5kg at $17. Terrific chance to return to form.
2. 2. Irlandais
J: ANNA JORDSJOT: SCOTT IRLAM
F: x1799
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 13 at Strathalbyn 0-58 on June 8 over 2050m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Kailee's Boy carrying 57.5kg at $101. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track 0-56 on May 13 over 1706m, slow going 8 len behind Mr Trafficanti with 60kg at $101. Will need to do a bit more.
7. 7. Red Sparks
J: STACEY METCALFET: RAHARNA MCDONALD
F: 45030
Price History:
21.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 13 at Swan Hill Bm66 on June 5 over 2400m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Vegas Jack carrying 54kg at $151. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Echuca Bm56 on May 11 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Vegas Jack with 55kg at $91. Hard to have this tough line-up.
8. 8. Son Of Vadamos
J: TODD PANNELLT: JOHN HICKMOTT & CARRINA RIGGS
F: 8x050
Price History:
21.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
At the latest run ran last of 13 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 22 len behind Hell's On Fire carrying 58kg at $151. The run before that 5th of 14 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Infer with 59.5kg at $31. Seven-year-old gelding who has not shown enough this prep for him to come into calculations.
6. 6. Dexter Dream
J: BROOKE KINGT: GRANT KLUSKE
F: 6x984
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 2050m, slow going 4 len behind Rock Shot with 56.5kg at $31. Fitter but others rate better.
9. 9. Sassy Summer
J: LAUREN STOJAKOVICT: MILLIE WALLACE
F: 06303
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 2050m, slow going 1.1 len behind Rock Shot with 56kg at $81. The race before that ran second last of 12 at this track 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1516m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Think Lu Bella with 56kg at $71. Not far away of late. Must be included.
11. 11. Alekhines Gun
J: DOM TOURNEURT: SHAE NORTON
F: x0006
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
40
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Last start 6th of 12 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 10 over 2050m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Pianta carrying 57.5kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 10 at Casterton Bm78 on June 7 over 2000m, on a wet track; 16 len behind Miracle Spin carrying 54kg at $201. Others rate better.
12. 12. Raw Grunt
J: SHUICHI TERACHIT: DANNY PENNA
F: 90006
Price History:
67.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
37
Days Since Last Run:
5
Verdict
Last start got back early 6th of 10 at Port Augusta Cl1-Sw on June 21 over 1867m, 8 len behind Star Decorum carrying 59kg at $101. Before that ran last of 14 at Murray Bridge Bm68 on June 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Lomax carrying 54kg at $301. Likely to struggle.

Non-Runners

10. 10. Kohala
J: SOPHIE POTTERT: KATE HALLIDAY
F: 96646
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Most recently 6th of 13 at Balaklava 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Hell's On Fire with 58kg at $61. The race before that 4th in a small field at Hawker 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Valor Bound with 57kg at $4.60. Prepared to risk on recent form.

Balaklava

Bet Slip