Shortest win price
Synthesise (1)
1.85
Balaklava welcomes the Class 1 handicap brigade over 1600m on a GOOD4 track under overcast skies at 4:15 pm AEDT. The win market is led by Synthesise, followed by Win To Retire, No Mans Land, and Atomic Time—a quartet with genuinely contrasting form stories. Synthesise carries the weight but has been knocking on the door; Win To Retire is dropping back to shorter distance; No Mans Land sneaks in on the map; and Atomic Time scored last time from the deep draw. This shapes as one of those races where the narrative splits between the well-backed favourites and the angles beneath the surface.
Synthesise looks the natural money horse despite a 61 kg impost. Todd Pannell and M J Seyers's charge was second here over 1300m at GOOD3 just recently, beaten a lip, and then chased home in skinny company at Morphettville over 2546m. The comment flags better conditioning into this run and rates him at 100 (IRD)—a major player despite the big weight. His concern is the trainer's strike rate has slipped to just 6%, a stat that nags. Win To Retire shapes as the speed map leader from barrier 5 and was thereabouts at Morphettville off a short back-up last start, though the comment admits he was no match when the pressure came on. He rates 81 (IRD) and can be prominent, but the combo of Jordyn Weatherley and Indianna Weinert has lost 100% POT in their last 100 races together—not a union firing on all cylinders. Atomic Time won last time from the draw at barrier 8 over 1400m at GOOD3, showing real resolve. Harry Grace is back in the saddle, and the jockey-trainer pairing with Stephen Theodore is outperforming market expectations by 49%, a solid edge. The query is whether the jump to 1600m and a hard fit will tell the tale.
No Mans Land warrants attention further down the order. Will Price's mount was second over 1556m at Morphettville in a 0-68 handicap at GOOD4, and the comment notes he was safely held but can challenge here. The barrier 3 slot suits his offpace racing manners—runners in this position outperform market by 4%. He rates 87 (IRD) and shapes as value against the market leaders. The speedGroups tell the story: Win To Retire leads, Atomic Time is onpace alone, while Synthesise, Kohala, and No Mans Land arrive offpace. That tempo will be crucial over the mile, and Synthesise's superior form edge may well hold sway if Pannell can navigate the weight into a strong finishing effort.
Shortest win price
Synthesise (1)
1.85
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Midfield
Offpace
Onpace
Leader
Synthesise · Negative
Trainer Recent
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Atomic Time · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 49%
Kohala · Positive
Jockey Booking
Sophie Potter 29% above market expected in L100 Rides
No Mans Land · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Career
12: 1-2-3
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 0-2-1
Second-up
2: 1-0-1
Third-up
2: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Morphettville
7: 0-1-1
Track Murray Bridge
3: 0-0-2
Track Balaklava
2: 1-1-0
Distance 2546m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-1
Distance 1300m
2: 0-2-0
Going Good
8: 1-2-3
Going Soft
4: 0-0-0
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -42% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 43%
Trainer Form
Negative
Stable out of form, losing 49% Profit on Turnover
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 4%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
AAP
Close-up at Morphettville 9 May. Kept on for the minor spoils in skinny line-up this course off spell. Better conditioned and a major player here despite the big impost.
ILB
Attacked the line when 2nd last run at this track and has the ideal draw. Respect the betting.
RP
On the premises when runner-up of six here over 6½f (handicap) last month; possesses winning form at this track; producing consistent form; if she can build on her latest effort then could go close.
RSIS
Kept traping on when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L last start at the track and drawn by the rails. The one to beat.
Career
15: 1-4-4
Rating · IRD
80
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
3: 0-0-3
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
1: 0-0-0
Track Mackay
3: 0-1-1
Track Rockhampton
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1050m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
4: 0-1-2
Distance 1300m
4: 0-1-2
Going Good
10: 1-1-3
Going Soft
5: 0-3-1
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 49%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Track Stats
Positive
Excels at this track
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Had to call on all his resolve to win from the deep draw here last time. On pacer. Harry Grace on again. Goes to 1600m but hard fit and can show up again.
ILB
Ran over the top of them when winning last run at this venue. In fine form since coming back from a spell. Marginal contender.
RP
Best form so far in last two starts; first-time cheekpieces worked well when off the mark upped to 7f last month in a maiden; makes limited appeal despite the last time out success.
RSIS
Rocketed home when winning last time here. Putting up notable efforts lately.
Career
25: 1-2-2
Rating · IRD
72
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Murray Bridge
4: 0-0-0
Track Balaklava
8: 0-1-1
Track Oakbank
3: 0-1-0
Distance 2212m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1396m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
13: 1-1-1
Going Heavy
3: 0-1-0
Going Soft
8: 0-0-1
Jockey Booking
Positive
Sophie Potter 29% above market expected in L100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 58%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 4%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run
Awkward Draw
Negative
May find this draw awkward
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
AAP
Let-up (42-days). Failed to threaten at Murray Bridge Gh after blowing in the market. Lacks appeal here.
ILB
Freshened for this. Was $61.00 and lost ground in the run home when 8th last time at Murray Bridge. Others are better.
RP
Missed the frame (beaten 19l into eighth, Murray Bridge Gh) 42 days ago upped to 1m1f; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others more persuasive.
RSIS
Freshened up. Was 60/1 and lost ground in the run home when 8th last time at Murray Bridge.
Career
8: 1-2-0
Rating · IRD
87
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
1: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Murray Bridge
2: 0-0-0
Track Gawler
1: 1-0-0
Track Morphettville
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
3: 1-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
4: 1-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-1-0
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 4%
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Placed Hcp (68) Morphettville Parks 19 Sep. Started $19 when safely held in Restricted 64 company at Murray Bridge Gh over this trip. Can challenge.
ILB
Jumped at $19.00 and came in 8th last time at Murray Bridge. Capable of bouncing back and competing in a lower grade. Commands respect.
RP
He can be competitive at this level; close up behind Win To Retire when eighth at Murray Bridge Gh last month; should go close.
RSIS
Odds of 18/1 and finished 8th last run at Murray Bridge. May see an upturn in form and facing a weaker group of contenders. Will be competitive.
Career
13: 1-0-1
Rating · IRD
79
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
3: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Strathalbyn
1: 0-0-1
Track Hamilton
1: 0-0-0
Track Murray Bridge
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1600m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1050m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 1-0-1
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 8%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 31%
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 4%
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Fitness
Positive
At peak fitness backing up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Win Drought
Negative
Not won for a while
Up In Weight
Negative
Goes up 6kg weight here
AAP
Backing up quickly. Failed to flatter at Morphettville. First time around Balaklava. Rough place prospect only.
ILB
On a short turnaround. Was $15.00 and unimpressive effort when 11th last start at Morphettville but dropping in class. Likely to get back. Rises in weight.
RP
You have to go back a fair way to find his only win; behind Win To Retire at Morphettville over 7½f (handicap) when last of 11 at the weekend; facing a testing assignment and only limited appeal.
RSIS
On a short turnaround. Odds of 14/1 and below par performance when 11th last time at Morphettville but facing weaker opposition. Likely to get back. Rises in weight.
Career
13: 1-1-2
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Strathalbyn
5: 0-0-1
Track Gawler
1: 1-0-0
Track Penola
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1498m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1800m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
11: 1-1-2
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 43% better than Career Avg.
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 6%
Jockey Booking
Positive
Brooke King 63% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are under performing market expectations by -21%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 31%
Key Jockey
Positive
Brooke King winning at 44% POT in last 100 rides
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 4%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
AAP
First-up (24-weeks). Lone win was at 2100m. Trialled quietly at Morphettville Parks and looks vulnerable fresh.
ILB
Fresh today. Stormed home to win last start at Gawler but down in trip. Form has been improving over recent runs. Will have to carry more weight. Hard to recommend.
RP
Appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; narrow success in a maiden at Gawler six months ago to get off the mark; has had some time off; should figure.
RSIS
Back from a break. Romped home to win last time at Gawler but back to a shorter distance. Showing improvement in recent outings. Has more weight to carry.
Career
5: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
72
Speed map
Midfield
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Strathalbyn
1: 0-0-0
Track Murray Bridge
1: 0-0-0
Track Mount Gambier
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1719m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 1-0-0
Going Soft
3: 0-0-0
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Jockey Booking
Negative
Alysha Warren current POT is 35% below Career Avg.
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 2%
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 721%
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 40%
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 48% in L100 rides
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 4%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
AAP
Wore them down late for surprise breakthrough win at Gawler second-up. Stays under strong notice.
ILB
Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last time at Gawler and has a good draw. Showing improvement in recent outings. Appears tested in this.
RP
Sent off 66-1 when a narrow winner in a maiden last week at Gawler upped to 1m½f; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; big chance.
RSIS
Ran on hard when winning last run at Gawler and will try to take advantage of the stall. On an upward trajectory in recent races.
Career
22: 1-3-1
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Balaklava
3: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
3: 0-1-0
Track Morphettville
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1568m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
4: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
3: 0-0-0
Going Good
7: 1-0-1
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
13: 0-3-0
Trainer Recent
Negative
Camp struggling with S/R just 8%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are under performing market expectations by -42%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 31%
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 4%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Winless Prep
Negative
Expect the drought to continue
AAP
Let-up (45-days). Winless since 17 Sep 2025. Started $8.50 when battled home in Restricted 58 company in rain affected going at Strathalbyn. Others rate stronger.
ILB
Back from a freshen up. Odds of $8.50 and hit the line well when 4th last start at Strathalbyn. Expected to settle towards the tail. Facing a difficult task.
RP
Produced several respectable runs lately; has a record of 1-22; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (4½l, Strathalbyn) 45 days ago; others have more pressing claims as this looks a fair heat.
RSIS
Back from a let up. Started 15/2 and picked up some late ground when 4th last run at Strathalbyn. Expected to settle towards the tail.
Career
37: 1-6-9
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Leader
First-up
6: 0-1-1
Second-up
5: 0-0-2
Third-up
4: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-1
Track Belmont
1: 1-0-0
Track Northam
2: 0-0-0
Track Pinjarra
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1240m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1500m
3: 0-1-0
Going Good
28: 1-3-6
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
8: 0-2-3
Trainer SR
Negative
Indianna Weinert striking at just 8%
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 28%
Tricky Map
Negative
Runners with this map, underperform market by 1%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Weight Rise
Negative
Carrying 5.5kg more than LS
AAP
On a short back-up. Tracked into the race from a forward position but was no match when it counted at Morphettville. Usually prominent. Not out of this.
ILB
On a quick back up. Odds of $8.00 and peaked towards the finish when 4th last time at Morphettville and up against a less competitive field. Up in weight. Watch betting.
RP
Producing solid form figures; poor strike-rate; fair effort when beaten 3½l, finishing fourth of 11 over 7½f at Morphettville (handicap) at the weekend; tends to find at least one too good; others are preferred.
RSIS
Backing up quickly. At 7/1 didn't finish off when 4th last run at Morphettville and taking on a lower class of opponents. Won't be far away during the run. Can't leave out of your calculations.