BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   25 Jun 2024
 
GOING: N

Martin Collins 3YO Maiden Plate 1100m

Track: AW     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Tricky one to map with a large contingent of first starters but over this trip there is certain to be plenty of early pressure. WINDORAH (9) tried hard on debut when finishing fourth at Cranbourne and was doing her best work late that day. She has been a late scratching since then and an extra 100 metres here will suit her. She won't be in this class for long. HOLLYWOOD HIGH (5) was a beaten short-priced favourite on debut and had to settle for second place after racing greenly early on. She will be improved by that experience and will be very hard to beat in this. Follow your money. SONTAY (8) resumes from a spell that would have done her the world of good. She has a couple of third placings to her credit and is capable of taking this out fresh up. FLUX (1) has improved in each of his 2 runs this prep and has been showing a lot of early pace in his races. He will be at his peak fitness now and can put his best hoof forward this time. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sontay each-way.
1 87x44 FLUX
RODNEY FOSTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Foster Racing (Mgr: R D Foster) & G H E Goyne
Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Quiseen carrying 58kg at $51. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Edenhope 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Loco For Coco carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. This is well within his grasp.
6
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue And White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Pom Pom
2 7 PLATINUM EXECUTIVE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs W McCarthy, Mrs L Jacobsen, T Clarke, S Pretty, K Danilow, K Kreeck, Ten B D P, Two Rivers Racing, P Fentiman, Lozza's Mob, W Malins, P Malins, Mrs P Milne, T Wellington, J Cunning, G Walburn, J Robertson, P McCarthy, K McCarthy & Mrs L Blake
At debut, second last of 8 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1108m, slow going 6 len behind Mistavain carrying 58kg at $17. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
9
J ALLEN
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
3 SHIP TO SHORE
MICK BATH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R Mitchell, G R Bath & B J Mitchell
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Cable Bay out of Sea Red AUD $ 700 (Inglis 2024 MARCH (Early) Online Sale) purchase. Trialled a while ago and was out of the placings over 1050m at Randwick February 22. This looks too tough.
3
JACK HILL
Teal, Cerise and White Hooped Sleeves, Cerise Cap
4 7 ASTEROPE
SHAY KEATING
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
M Rea & Mrs J Keller
Jumped at big odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1100m, 8 len behind Leeonardo carrying 57.5kg at $41. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
1
ALANA KELLY
Brown, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
5 2 HOLLYWOOD HIGH
T & C MCEVOY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell)
Was well-supported at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Demojo with 57.5kg at $2.30. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
7
MITCHELL AITKEN
Bottle Green, Red Yoke, red Sleeves ,Bottle Green Halves, Red Cap,collar
6 LAVADER
TOBY LAKE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs B A L Connell
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Invader out of Sha La La. At the most recent trial finished fifth on June 17 at Bendigo over 800m. May need more time.
2
LAURA LAFFERTY
LIME, RED BAND AND ARMBANDS, CAP
7 MACHINEGUNRHON
RHONDA MANGAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B R Denys & D A Kearney
Three-year-old filly who is first starter by Lean Mean Machine out of Annrhon. Not seen publicly in trials. Looks ready to run a big race.
4
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Purple,Yellow Halves, White Star, Pink Band, White Cap, Black And White Star
8 33x SONTAY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mcgrath Racing, Mrs A Mcgrath, A Mcgrath, Keidaily Stud, Gaire Pty Ltd, D J Molloy, G B Gipps, J Garreffa, Cocoroc Racing, B Norton, D J Brooks, PM Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Mrs PA Harman, Mrs J Clarke, Mrs E C Mortensen, B J Molloy, C Norton & Ms M J Ellis
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw January 3 over 1100m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Savee carrying 57kg at $9. On debut third of 9 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1121m, 1.5 len behind Romantic Choice with 57kg at $5. Sure to be thereabouts.
5
BEAU MERTENS
RED, BLACK FIVE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, STARS CAP
9 4 WINDORAH
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P G Moody
At debut, 4th of 7 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Room For Bingo with 56kg at $8.50. Sure to be improved by the outing and expected to measure up.
8
BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 62541 XAPHAN
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J V O'Neill, S R Boschetti, G Seto, P J C Hourigan, A C Eliott, G G Norris, C J Martin, M E Egan, P Lytwyn, Mrs L Harris, R F O'Reilly, M J Curtain, T Y Lo, J F Siganto, M Harris, J J McDevitt, C Basha, South Keys (Mgr: S F Jordan) & Paccam Racing (Mgr: C J Frayne)
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Liberami carrying 57.5kg at $12. The run before that got back early 5th of 10 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Socially Sassy with 56kg at $7. Chance with the aid of an inside alley.
1
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap