AU - Balaklava - Race 5

THE MAGISTRATE (3) battled away gamely for sixth at Morphettville Parks 11 days ago in a tougher field, and he will be dropping right back down in class here. He has winning form on this circuit, and we think he has a terrific chance to break his win drought in this. ECLAIR VITALITY (1) strode up like the winner at Mildura fresh up 11 days ago and was only bloused out late after hitting the front late in the home straight. He strips fitter and is nicely poised to go one better. HE'S A COOL CAT (2) won in a similar grade to this 3 starts back, and after 2 runs in town, he is back to this level with an extra 7lbs to carry. Stick with him on an each-way basis. SWEATBAND (4) has recently joined the Grant Kluse stable from Victoria and last raced nearly 6 weeks ago at Mildura. The new surroundings could help him find form again. UTAH JOE (7) is a durable veteran resuming, and he won a recent trial quite nicely. Check the market moves in a modest field.