Horse Racing - Australia & New Zealand
Bmd Plate (C1)
Balaklava · Sunday 26 July 2026 · Race 5 · 2200
Fat Tony’s AI picks
1. 5. Celeman Zor
Fat Tony sez: caught the eye last start at this track — Holder rides, can lead the charge again.
2. 6. Valued
Listen up — rock-solid recent seconds and the trip suits; Murtagh will time the run perfectly.
3. 3. Suit Of Wands
This one's knocking on the door, stretches out and Voorham knows how to finish — respect him.
4. 4. Youbeeforty
Quick turnaround but ran well last time — drawn softly and can tank late, worth a chew.
5. 11. Contrary
Light as a feather and finishes like a freight train — might pounce late if they've gone too hard up front.
Runners and racing form
Race preview
VALUED (6) ran a new peak for the stable last start when charging home hard to just miss the bob at headquarters. The added trip suits him perfectly and Murtagh looks a good pilot for his racing pattern. CELEMAN ZOR (5) was a big improver last start when dropping back to maiden company where he made light work of his rivals. Stays at the trip and keeps Holder. SUIT OF WANDS (3) is knocking on the door. Stretches out in trip on the quick back-up and holds peaks that can give this a good shake. YOUBEEFORTY (4) got things on track last time at Murray Bridge with a much better effort. Turns around quickly off four days and is drawn cosy. In the mix. CONTRARY (11) has been hitting the line hard in maiden company. Rises sharply in trip and gets in at a featherweight. Watch for her charging late.