AU - Balaklava - Race 4

Thoroughbred

18 Runners

5.2f

Maiden

Turf

SOFT 5

17.9K

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R10

Verdict

ATOMIC TIME (1) did everything but win at Murray Bridge 2 weeks ago over 4 ½f, and surely his day in the sun is not far away. The extra ¾f will suit him, and even from a wide gate, he can still get the job done here. SIMPLY SID (3) made progress at the back end of his last prep, and he is another gelding who has needed time to mature. He has trialled up quietly, and with the aid of a good draw, he can give this a shake. SNOBZ (4) was put aside after being well beaten on debut as the favourite, and he then looked a lot better when third fresh up 2 weeks ago over 4 ½f off the back of a pair of trial wins. He cops another tough gate but stick with him. CANNY MISS (9) is resuming from a spell that would have done her the world of good. She was second as the favourite in her only run to date at Bairnsdale in June. Since then she has switched yards and will be ready to rumble, especially from the pole position. TOTAL LOVE (5) has plenty of talent and is an each-way threat fresh up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 4 ½f, slow going head behind Send It Again carrying 128lbs at $6. The race before that 4th of 11 in a Mdn at Mackay on July 25 over 6f, 3 len behind Blue Toes with 132lbs at $3.60. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance. 1st Pick 1 Atomic Time Jockey: Harry Grace Trainer: Stephen Theodore J: Harry Grace T: Stephen Theodore	206	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 12 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 4 ½f, slow going head behind Send It Again carrying 128lbs at $6. The race before that 4th of 11 in a Mdn at Mackay on July 25 over 6f, 3 len behind Blue Toes with 132lbs at $3.60. Likely to measure up again with a repeat performance.
3	Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw March 7 over 5f, 5 len behind Carpe Astra carrying 128lbs at $12. On debut fourth of 8 at Gawler 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw June 25 2025 over 5 ½f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind From The Block carrying 123lbs at $26. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. 2nd Pick 3 Simply Sid Jockey: Will Price Trainer: Mark W Lewis J: Will Price T: Mark W Lewis	111	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Murray Bridge 2yo+ Mdn-Sw March 7 over 5f, 5 len behind Carpe Astra carrying 128lbs at $12. On debut fourth of 8 at Gawler 2yo+ Cg&E Mdn-Sw June 25 2025 over 5 ½f, on rain affected going, 8 len behind From The Block carrying 123lbs at $26. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign.
4	Second-up. First start 8th of 10 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on February 4 over 4 ½f, 11 len behind Miss Slipstream with 121lbs at $3. Returned from break made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 12 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 4 ½f, slow going 1.75 len behind Send It Again with 128lbs at $4. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. 3rd Pick 4 Snobz Jockey: Lauren Stojakovic Trainer: David Jolly & Justin Potter J: Lauren Stojakovic T: David Jolly & Justin Potter	98	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Second-up. First start 8th of 10 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on February 4 over 4 ½f, 11 len behind Miss Slipstream with 121lbs at $3. Returned from break made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 12 in a 3yo+ Mdn-Sw at Murray Bridge on September 2 over 4 ½f, slow going 1.75 len behind Send It Again with 128lbs at $4. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.

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