Ballarat   08 May 2025
 
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BALLARATTROTTINGCLUB.COM.AU PACE 1710m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 13)    

BILLYS TIGER KHAN (12) hasn't raced since last year's Vicbred Super Series but he has won when fresh before and was readied with a trial. Goes very well at this distance with two wins and a placing from three attempts. Expect a strong return despite a tricky draw. STARTIN TO GOGH (11) draws on the back row but is in fine form having won two of his last three starts. Must rate highly. CLARA ROCKS (7) came from this barrier to break the maiden with an impressive last-start win by 15 metres at Stawell. Could go on with it. BRINGSUSJOY (8) is worth including.
1 80545 GENERAL LINCOLN
S LENARDI
6YO  BAY  GELDING
I Moskaljuk
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore was leading by 3.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 14 m by Ozzie Corka (2:40.50) in NR 50 to 55 on April 24 at $14. Before that 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 23 m by Nugget Rogers (2:42.60) in NR 45 to 51 on April 15 at $5.50. Prefer others.
Fr1
S LENARDI
BLUE, GOLD LOGO, SLEEVES & COLLAR
2 78094 OUTBACK QUEENIE
TIM MORTLOCK
5YO  BAY  MARE
T J Mortlock, H M Mortlock, P G Fitzpatrick
4th (Fr1) over 2240m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 6th-11.5m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Lou Will (2:43.80) in NR 50 to 55 on April 27 at $51. Before that 9th (Fr2) over 1785m at Stawell, beaten 30 m by Remi Lou (2:09.20) in NR 55 to 64 on April 18 at $101. Facing a tough assignment.
Fr2
M J BELLMAN
BLACK, PINK LOGO
3 93736 ROYAL SAXON
DES MAHAR
6YO  BAY  GELDING
D J Mahar, F E Mahar
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track was 7th-13m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Best Back Bruce (2:41.30) in NR 45 to 49 on April 17 at $4.20. At the run before good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 2200m after racing wide at this track was 6th-16.63 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Neon Tiger (2:41.40) in NR 45 to 49 on April 3 at $3.80. Has claims.
Fr3
BLAKE PACE
ORANGE, PURPLE SLEEVES
4 4x536 NICE ONE CENTURION
DAVID MURPHY
4YO  BROWN  HORSE
E E Murphy
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 7th-12.79 beaten 6 m by I Of The Hurrikane (2:38.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 30 at $4.40. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1710m at this track was 4th-3.6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Browniesatmidnight (2:00.90) in NR 50 to 55 on April 17 at $6. Rates highly and could be ready to strike.

D A MURPHY
WHITE, GREEN SHAMROCK, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
5 58164 WINGATE GUY
ADAM STEPHENS
9YO  BAY  GELDING
A A Stephens
Last start 4th (Sr5) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 12th-19m + on the pegs beaten 10 m by Apache Plume (2:03.30) in NR 45 to 51 on April 29 at $12. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 1690m after being wide early at Shepparton was 4th-11.5m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 18 m by Day Two (2:02.10) in NR 49 to 55 on April 8 at $4.60. Can do much better.
Fr4
JORDAN LEEDHAM
RED, WHITE SCORPION, WHITE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
6 98174 JANIEBQUICK
DAVID MURPHY
4YO  BAY  MARE
T P Wheatley
Won three starts back at Kilmore over 1690m NR 46 to 50 on April 10. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 8th-13.6 beaten 2 m by I Of The Hurrikane (2:38.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 30 at $21. One of the chances.
Fr5
BRENT MURPHY
WHITE, GREEN SHAMROCK, DARK BLUE SLEEVES
7 30341 CLARA ROCKS
SAM BARKER
4YO  BROWN  MARE
H B Bourke
Last start won a big 15 m win after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Stawell (2:44.80) beating Margaritari in MAIDEN on April 18 at $9.50 at the bell was leading 13.9m on the pegs. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Fr6
C R CLARKE
NAVY BLUE, WHITE HB, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
8 x5512 BRINGSUSJOY
D P & B D BARNES
3YO  BAY  FILLY
The Devils Club Syndicate (Mgr: S Holt)
Beaten favourite last start when second at Hobart on April 11. Proved too good the start prior at Hobart on April 4. Capable of playing a role.
Sr1
JACKIE BARKER
NAVY BLUE, WHITE BAND V, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES WITH TWO WHITE ARMBANDS
9 95157 BONA KHAN
JOANNE PENGELLY
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING
A Pengelly, J F Pengelly, R Barrie, M Pengelly, M Pengelly
Well-beaten 10 days ago at Terang over 1680m, and two back 5th (Sr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 3rd-4.3m on the pegs beaten 10 m by Miss Ari (1:56.80) in NR 50 to 54 on April 18 at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
Sr2
TAYLOR FORD
BLACK, WHITE DIAMONDS, COLLAR AND WAISTBAND, WHITE SLEEVES WITH BLACK HORSESHOES AND CUFFS
10 54592 MONTANA PRIDE
ASHLEIGH HERBERTSON
7YO  B/BR  GELDING
K L Burrows
Two back was well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Browniesatmidnight at this track over 1710m in a NR 50 to 55 on April 17 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Lou Will at Swan Hill over 2240m in a NR 50 to 55 on April 27 at $26. Forward showing expected.
Sr3
J J HERBERTSON
YELLOW, GREEN & WHITE STRIPES, YELLOW YOKE & GREEN STARS
11 96101 STARTIN TO GOGH
MICHAEL STANLEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING
J B Startin, R H Startin
Last start won a big 4 m win after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Terang (2:00.80) beating Eastbro Kozzy in NR 50 to 55 on April 28 at $8 at the bell was leading 4.2. Can continue with the good form and overcome the awkward draw.
Sr4
M I STANLEY
BLUE, ORANGE LOGO, BLUE & ORANGE STRIPED SLEEVES
12 x590x BILLYS TIGER KHAN
A T MCDONOUGH
3YO  BAY  COLT
W T Hearn, V M Lockwood
First up. At the last run he 10th (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 75 m by Forty Love (2:34.10) in 2yo No NR CG on September 18 at $23. Looks well placed so could make a winning return.
Sr5
A T MCDONOUGH
WHITE, BLUE DIAMONDS, LIGHT BLUE WAISTBAND, BLUE & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CUFFS