BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   17 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

Global Turf Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a solid tempo. Of the raced division, LOFTY THOUGHTS (3) has shown the most. Resumes for the new barn and the speed-bred colt has been sharp at the Geelong jump outs. Placed as favourite in a Geelong debut in good company and then tackled the Group 3 Blue Diamond. The colt is sure to have come on. MAHRAJAN (11) debuts for a top juvenile yard, and she has won her two jump-outs. The latest was at Flemington, and a bold run is on the cards. RAINY NIGHT (6) debuts and won a recent jump-out at Cranbourne. He also represents a top metro barn and they can get them going early. Should be right in it. SUNGAZER (7) debuts for the local McEvoy barn, and it has an imposing record at the track. He's also been well-prepared, but draws a touch wider than the above pair. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lofty Thoughts has the race form and experience.
1 7 FARNANHEIT
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
L P Money, Anthony Freedman Racing (Mgr: S Freedman), N J Walsh, G Rose, S W Bruhn, P R Money, S D Cameron, M A White, A Schaepman, B I Morris, S A Leal, Rob the Piggy Bank Racing (Mgr: C D Muzyk), M G Gleeson, T Gilmore, M Psaltis, J Knight, B S Wilson, T G Fulop, D Zavitsanos & T C Gent
At debut, eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Demarcate with 58kg at $12. Fitter and will be there at the business end.
7
J ALLEN
Purple, Hot Pink Crossed Sashes, White Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
2 LAST SUMMER
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, P Billman, D Cosgriff, R Borg, P G Cosgriff, M Borg, K J Marshall, J Joss, Mic Drop (Mgr: Mrs R N Cosgriff) & G A Bishop
First starter by Microphone out of Let's Twist purchased for AUD $ 15,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Has a total of five trials leading in today's debut. Unlikely to find enough improvement to trouble these.
2
C J MACREDMOND
Green, White Sash, Royal Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Quartered Cap
3 30x LOFTY THOUGHTS
LINDSEY SMITH
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), Cavallo Park Stud Breeding (Mgr: M Tozzi), Miss C Lofitis, P M Stivic, P Lofitis, T A Wilson, N M Bainbridge, C W Roberts, G L Davis, G R Hurley & C M Hurley
Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Bd/Prel Cg February 8 over 1100m, 12 len behind Field Of Play carrying 57kg at $21. On debut third of 9 at Geelong Geelong Diamond January 4 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Cherish Me with 59kg at $4.20. Rates to take beating.
6
LINDA MEECH
Navy Blue, White Spade And Pom Pom
4 7x9 PEEP SHOW
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, G P Heffernan, D C Galea & Bray Jet (Mgr: M F Cosgriff)
Third race start. First start ran last of 7 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1300m, 11 len behind Cloisters with 58kg at $41. Returned from break 9th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1000m, 9 len behind Cool Charlie carrying 57kg at $81. Expect he'll find this too tough.
5
WILL PRICE
Gold, Black Stripes And Sleeves, Gold Stars And Star Cap
5 PRINCE DE VEGA
CIARON MAHER
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Dynamic No 151, A L Giddings, Drumroll, D G Templar, J B Edward, S Hill, M Rasmussen, M A Cowley, M Dougherty, D T Lyons, Laughing All The Way, J Cordoma, A Cranes, P G Falvey, Mrs L A Butler, Miss T L Mcmanus, Wonder What They're Doing Racing, Mrs P Smith, S R Niven & J & K J Davis Family
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old gelding by Lope De Vega out of Princess Layan purchased for AUD $ 80,000 (Inglis 2024 Premier Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished sixth on June 4 at Kembla Grange over 800m. Wait and see what he can do.
4
LINDA MEECH
White, Dynamic Syndications Logo, Red Cap
6 RAINY NIGHT
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing, Grandlodge Racing No 2, W R L Foster, M J Cleary, Ken Bee Sports Pty Ltd, Australian Bloodstock, A M Holst, Grigg Thoroughbreds, MF8 Racing, D G Monteith, DanTezz Racing, Mrs M A Paton, T R Alderman, C W Perkins, P Hodgson & T G Petterd
Gelding by Lonhro facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on June 2. Looks set to race well.
8
DECLAN BATES
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
7 SUNGAZER
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell), Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), Iskander Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S R Iskander), Redwall Syndicate (Mgr: Ms H Wall), Mrs A A Harron, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), P S Frampton, D B Merrick & Ms J C King
Colt by Zoustar facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Ararat on June 4. Tricky gate but has claims on what we've seen.
10
HARRY COFFEY
Bottle Green, Red Yoke, Bottle Green Sleeves With Red Halves, Red Cap
8 0x86 WATT ON EARTH
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Dr A Cosgriff, G P Heffernan, Dr K E Bail, Dr V J Maughan, J Crebbin, S Zammit, J Caravidas, P G Cosgriff, J A Chay, Eleclight Racing (Mgr: D Ascenzo), K J Marshall, J P Carey, S Park, S J Andrews, G D Nicholson, G A Holdsworth, Bray Jet (Mgr: M F Cosgriff) & Dreamlight (Mgr: Mrs R N Cosgriff)
Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Demarcate carrying 58kg at $31. Second-up 6th of 8 at Swan Hill Vg_Elvstroem on June 6 over 1300m, 7 len behind Impending War carrying 57kg at $151.
1
EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue, Green Star, White And Green Hooped Sleeves, White And Green Star Cap
9 4 GAMADALE POSSUM
HEATH CHALMERS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
N C Rowney
Jumped at big odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Swan Hill 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 975m, 2.5 len behind Wicked Storm carrying 56kg at $41. Later.
1
NEIL FARLEY
Fluorescent Yellow, Charcoal Diamonds And Pom Pom
10 58x GLIDING LIGHTENING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Mdn-Sw February 5 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Tom carrying 56kg at $8.50. On debut fifth of 9 at Seymour 2yo Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Bliss Bomb carrying 56kg at $20. Prefer to see.
3
THEODORE LADD
Red, White Gatecrasher
11 MAHRAJAN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre), J S C Chua, Ms S Gnanalingam & C T Burgess
Filly by Pride Of Dubai on debut. Won a jump-out at Flemington on May 30. Looks a promising type.
9
A DARMANIN
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap