Balaklava (SA) – Good 4

R1 – Agfert Class One Handicap (1600m) – 14:10

Analysis

Looks a competitive opener with several genuine hopes. SAINT BOOM has consistent form this prep and a previous Murray Bridge win makes him a strong chance. MELODIA LEGEND scored an upset win here last start and likes the track, so include in chances. BLUE ISLES backs up quickly after placing at Gawler and can run well. BY THE BOOK drops back to non-metro grade and could sneak into the minors with the right run.

Selections

• 4. Saint Boom (5)
• 2. Melodia Legend (6)
• 6. Blue Isles (1)
• 7. By The Book (4)

R2 – Clare Valley Toyota 3YO Maiden Plate (1050m) – 14:45

Analysis

Plenty of debut talent makes this a tricky race. DIRTY OLD TOWN was excellent on debut here and now adds blinkers, making him a key winning hope. WINE SNOB debuts and should be respected. IMPENDING FURY is another first starter who looks a real threat. KAPPA CRUCIS draws perfectly for his debut and can give some cheek.

Selections

• 7. Dirty Old Town (9)
• 4. Wine Snob (6)
• 2. Impending Fury (2)
• 3. Kappa Crucis (1)

R3 – Sportsbet Racing Form Maiden Plate (1600m) – 15:20

Analysis

A race where the top pick looks hard to roll. CHUR NIBBLE backs up quickly after placing as favourite at Gawler and should be hard to beat second-up. PRINCE LUCIFER continues to race consistently and the blinkers coming off might spark improvement. CLASSY CLARET didn’t fire last start but can improve. MR ZEUS draws ideally and is capable of featuring.

Selections

• 1. Chur Nibble (4)
• 6. Prince Lucifer (7)
• 2. Classy Claret (9)
• 4. Mr Zeus (1)

R4 – Docair Classic Maiden Plate (1400m) – 15:55

Analysis

Hard to trust the form lines here. SYNTHESISE placed at Murray Bridge when resuming and looks one of the key hopes. OAK PARK MADDISON keeps finding the placings and should strip fitter again. REAL WORLD showed enough on debut to suggest improvement. TORRITA wasn’t far away last start at Strathalbyn and has place claims.

Selections

• 13. Synthesise (4)
• 12. Oak Park Maddison (6)
• 4. Real World (2)
• 10. Torrita (10)

R5 – BTR Excavations BM58 Handicap (2200m) – 16:30

Analysis

Looks a competitive staying contest. TAKE A PICK has been reliable when well supported and finds another suitable assignment. FIORA BLUE broke maiden last start and maps for a soft run. THINKINGNINTYNINE has solid campaign form despite a disappointing last start and deserves respect. SANDPIPER has trialled well recently and is not out of this.

Selections

• 1. Take A Pick (8)
• 3. Fiora Blue (1)
• 2. Thinkingnintynine (9)
• 5. Sandpiper (4)

R6 – Coopers Brewery Rating 0–56 Handicap (1200m) – 17:05

Analysis

With the favourite scratched, this opens up. PULAMBI has had a solid campaign and looks the testing material now. BRISEIS ECLIPSE maps to get a cosy run and has winning form this prep. REAL VALENTIA won well at Clare last start and can press forward again.

Selections

• 9. Pulambi (2)
• 6. Briseis Eclipse (1)
• 2. Real Valentia (11)

R7 – Taylors Wines BM56 Handicap (1400m) – 17:40

Analysis

An even finish expected. PRESS EXPRESS continues to race honestly and looks well suited. SEE YA LATER BABY was beaten narrowly fresh and should improve second-up. ROKABYE WARRIOR led throughout last time and could repeat if left alone in front. SPIRIT OF FLIGHT resumes and has past form that measures up at this level.

Selections

• 9. Press Express (3)
• 4. See Ya Later Baby (6)
• 7. Rokabye Warrior (1)
• 12. Spirit Of Flight (4)