AU - Balaklava - Race 1

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

17.9K

VIEW

R10

Verdict

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 1f is ideal, and he is the one to beat for us. Follow your money. IMAGE ARTIST (3) showed talent as a juvenile, and after winning fresh up, she was close to that form 4 days ago at Morphettville, when finishing third. If she backs up, then she will definitely be a winning chance. 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 1f 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 7f. 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 5 ½f to 7f and can take this out.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Sidebar Jockey: Jake Toeroek Trainer: Dylan Caboche J: Jake Toeroek T: Dylan Caboche	144	-	-	-	15%	6/1
2	2 Tikkamos Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Andrew Gluyas J: Jason Holder T: Andrew Gluyas	135	-	-	-	15%	6/1
3	2nd Pick 3 Image Artist Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Patrick Caboche J: Non Runner T: Patrick Caboche	219	-	-	-	1%	Scratched
4	1st Pick 4 The Obvious Child Jockey: Tala Hutchinson Trainer: Dan Clarken & Oopy Macgillivray J: Tala Hutchinson T: Dan Clarken & Oopy Macgillivray	184	-	-	-	15%	6/1
5	3rd Pick 5 Leading Ride Jockey: Jackson Murphy Trainer: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor J: Jackson Murphy T: Aaron Bain & Ned Taylor	118	-	-	-	72%	2/5
6	6 Churchill Rose Jockey: Taylor Johnstone Trainer: Andrew Gluyas J: Taylor Johnstone T: Andrew Gluyas	101	-	-	-	15%	6/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Superfecta

A wager involving choosing the first, second, third, and fourth horses in one race in the exact order. A superfecta box involves paying more to ensure they can finish in any order in the top four spots.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

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A female horse of five years or more.