Balkans (AUS)
About
Balkans, a 5yo bay gelding from Australia, is trained by Richard Litt at Warwick Farm. He is by Lonhro out of Ottoman. He has recorded four wins in his career so far. On 28 February 2025 at Canterbury, Balkans earned his most important victory, capturing the $80,000 Benchmark 78 Handicap. The horse has proved a profitable pick for bettors; a lifetime backing would have generated a 29% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington 27-Aug-25 1250m HEAVY 8 R6 3YO+ CH&G BM 72 Hcp $1,625 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:17.780, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th | J Mcdonald 62.5kg 3.68L | 7 (9) |
| Rosehill Gardens 02-Aug-25 1100m HEAVY 10 R10 BM 78 Hcp $4,000 (of $160,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:07.160, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.640 | T Sherry 58.5kg 7.68L | 6 (7) |
| Warwick Farm 25-Jul-25 824m SOFT 6 R9 OPEN-BT Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:49.050 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.800 | T Sherry 3.80L | 3 (9) |
| Warwick Farm 08-Jul-25 796m HEAVY 8 R4 OPEN-BT Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:48.480 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.640 | T Sherry 1.48L | 6 (8) |
| Canterbury 28-Feb-25 1100m GOOD 4 R6 BM 78 Hcp $38,750 (of $80,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:03.330, SP: 4.60 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.650 | T Sherry 57.5kg | 1 (8) |
| Canterbury 07-Feb-25 1100m GOOD 4 R5 BM 72 Hcp $5,500 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:03.700, SP: 7.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.180 | T Sherry 60.5kg 2.33L | 3 (6) |
| Canterbury 17-Jan-25 1100m SOFT 6 R7 BM 72 Hcp $28,400 (of $60,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:04.500, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.640 | T Sherry 58kg | 1 (11) |
| Warwick Farm 03-Jan-25 801m GOOD 4 R6 OPEN-BT Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:46.800 Sectionals: 600m 00:32.820 | T Schiller 8.27L | 6 (10) |
| Warwick Farm 19-Dec-24 790m GOOD 4 R4 OPEN-BT Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:45.770 Sectionals: 600m 00:32.830 | T Schiller 2.94L | 6 (9) |
| Canterbury 01-May-24 1250m SOFT 6 R5 BM 78 Hcp $2,350 (of $60,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:13.840, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.580 | Z Lloyd 55.5kg 3.57L | 5 (9) |
| Canterbury 17-Apr-24 1250m GOOD 4 R6 BM 72 Hcp $10,350 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.340, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.450 | N Rawiller 57.5kg 0.23L | 2 (11) |
| Warwick Farm 05-Apr-24 740m SYNTHETIC R3 OPEN-BT Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:44.120 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.610 | J Ford | 1 (6) |
| Wyong 20-Mar-24 1200m SOFT 5 R8 BM 72 Hcp $1,625 (of $60,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.470, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.800 | Z Lloyd 58kg 7.27L | 7 (10) |
| Rosehill Gardens 28-Feb-24 1100m SOFT 5 R6 BM 72 Hcp $10,350 (of $60,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:04.450, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.110 | Z Lloyd 57.5kg 0.88L | 2 (10) |
| Kensington 14-Feb-24 1000m GOOD 4 R6 BM 72 Hcp $3,600 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:56.220, SP: 2.70 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:32.920 | Z Lloyd 57.5kg 1.69L | 4 (10) |
| Hawkesbury 01-Feb-24 800m GOOD 4 R7 OPEN-BT Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:48.240 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.540 | Z Lloyd 0.40L | 3 (6) |
| Randwick 22-Jan-24 780m SYNTHETIC R20 Barrier Trial Open Catch Weight Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:46.290 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.870 | A Hyeronimus 0 5.30L | 6 (6) |
| Randwick 28-Oct-23 1200m SOFT 5 R5 LR Open Set Weight With Penalties $3,500 (of $200,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:09.440, SP: 8.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.940 | A Hyeronimus 56kg 3.25L | 8 (8) |
| Rosehill Gardens 07-Oct-23 1200m GOOD 4 R5 G2 Open Set Weight $3,750 (of $300,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:09.160, SP: 14.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.330 | Z Lloyd 56.5kg 3.20L | 7 (8) |
| Warwick Farm 20-Sep-23 1200m GOOD 4 R2 BM 68 Hcp $28,400 (of $60,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:09.080, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.210 | Z Lloyd 57kg | 1 (8) |
| Wyong 01-Sep-23 1200m GOOD 4 R5 Mdn Hcp $28,400 (of $60,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.670, SP: 2.70 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.700 | Z Lloyd 56.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Hawkesbury 21-Aug-23 800m SOFT 5 R13 3YCGMDN-BT, Winning Time: 00:47.220 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.260 | J Mcdonald 0 | 1 (9) |
| Kembla Grange 09-Aug-23 800m GOOD 4 R5 3Y+ MDN-BT, Winning Time: 00:47.590 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.990 | Z Lloyd 0 1.30L | 3 (6) |
| Canterbury 07-Jun-23 1100m SOFT 5 R3 Mdn Set Weight $2,250 (of $55,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:05.360, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.040 | S Clipperton 56kg 5.56L | 5 (6) |
| Hawkesbury 22-May-23 790m GOOD 4 R12 2Y-BT, Winning Time: 00:47.070 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.390 | C Schofield 0 | 1 (8) |
| Warwick Farm 09-May-23 815m SOFT 5 R5 2YC&G-BT, Winning Time: 00:48.760 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.020 | J Mcdonald 0 1.25L | 4 (8) |