Ballarat   10 Jul 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

Ruairi Meban Last Chance Maiden Plate 2600m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 7)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Zinovation to take the lead and control the tempo. ZINOVATION (8) goes on top in the opener. He's knocking on the door of late, just finding one better in two runs at Geelong before being pitched right out of his grade, tackling a 3yo BM70 at Sandown Hillside last start and sticking on very well for a narrow fifth. Back to maiden grade now, he should lead and prove too strong. THREE REEL ROSES (12) ran a much better race last start over this track and distance, sticking on for a narrow second. Looks a real stayer who can roll forward and box on late. FUWARI (11) found the line well fresh over 1500m here. She's sharply up in trip here which is a query but she showed good staying promise last time in and can win if fit enough. QUICK QUDOS (5) hasn't really fired in two runs this time in but is lightly raced and can improve quickly. CLYDEBANK ROBBER (2) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zinovation to win.
1 00x09 BERNIE BEEL
ALLAN PETERSON
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A T Peterson & Mrs G A Peterson
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at Casterton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 12 len behind The Last Flash with 58kg at $81. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1500m, 18 len behind Max Rock with 59.5kg at $201. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
9
EOIN WALSH
Red, Royal Blue And White Striped Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
2 94933 CLYDEBANK ROBBER
SUSIE WELLS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S Wells & G N Wells
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 2600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Triora with 59.5kg at $18. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 2418m, slow going 3.5 len behind Avonbeg carrying 59.5kg at $31. Has been racing well. Each way chance.
4
J MASKIELL
Red, Silver W, Royal Blue Diamond, Diamond On Sleeves And Cap
3 0x756 HASTA LA TRUCE
KAYE EDWARDS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms K G Edwards & D G Edwards
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run got back early 6th of 11 at Mt Gambier Cl1-Sw on June 11 over 2065m, in the wet; 10 len behind Baltic Way carrying 57kg at $31. Before that 5th of 12 at Penola 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Landmark Alley carrying 58kg at $41. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
9
ALANA KELLY
Light Blue, Black Shamrock And Seams, Black Cap
4 8x874 MUNGERANNIE
AMY MCDONALD
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A McDonald, J C Gray, J N Davidson, J Nield, P C Fowler, B Hadden, L W Harrington, Miss K Loftus, W'Bool Tom (Mgr: G J Kenna), Padinga (Mgr: G J Kenna), A F Grant, H T Lines, B Hubble, J G Handbury, Mrs Helen Delahenty & S P Delahenty
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 2600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Triora with 59.5kg at $15. The run before that ran last of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 2418m, slow going 6 len behind Avonbeg with 59.5kg at $31. Rough hope.
12
T P MADDEN
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys, Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Pom Pom
5 2x66 QUICK QUDOS
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, TBA Syndicate, Prestige Racing 15, Seadawg Racing, M Kittle, T J Hulme, M Phillips, L R Edwards, Flat Land, Ms L J Pollock, Quick Qudos, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Grand Parkview Stud, G J P Van Ameyden, M S Patterson & Ciaron Maher Racing
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1500m, slow going 9 len behind Simply Outrageous with 59.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 6th of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 2025m, 10 len behind Fisherman's Beach with 59.5kg at $15. Look for a much better performance.
2
J ALLEN
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 522x9 SLOMO
SYMON WILDE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), F A Bayne, Terang Two Bob, Mrs M J Happ, On The Hill, Mrs M L Lucas, R F N C Racing, Ms M M Rowsthorn, C J Rule, RWR Racing, Mrs J E Weir, P G Daffy, M White, D E Williams, D Kavenagh, G Gray, D J Chafer, T Nairn & J Nairn
Second-up. First-up after two years 9th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 6 len behind Usk Valley carrying 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Otaki Mdn-Hwt on May 5 2023 over 2200m, in the wet; nose behind Naga Eye carrying 69kg at $4.80. Possible improver.
8
R J HURDLE
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
7 x5734 YOU ROWER
MICHAEL HARRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss A Harrison, Mrs T A Woodcock, N D Plant, W H Darlison, R R Darlison, A J Harrison, C A Bilson, M Calder, Mrs N L McCartney & K J McCartney
Last start got back early 4th of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 2418m, slow going 5.5 len behind Avonbeg with 59.5kg at $11. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 2088m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Knuckle carrying 59.5kg at $20. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
11
C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Stripes, Red Cap
8 34225 ZINOVATION
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
United Syndications Across The Ditch (Mgr: P C Creighton)
Most recently 5th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 on June 18 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Silver Pledge carrying 57kg at $10. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 2460m, 1.5 len behind Charisamour carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Nicely placed and gets his chance to bounce back.
1
D YENDALL
Hot Pink, Purple Braces, White Sleeves, Purple Armbands And Cap
9 33535 BRYDAN
DAN CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D C Cunningham, Mrs J E Cunningham, Ms SE Cunningham & Miss L Matthews
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Usk Valley with 57.5kg at $7. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 2200m, 2 len behind Mr Bannock with 57.5kg at $8. In the mix.
6
BILLY EGAN
Cream, Emerald Green Sash And Cap
10 449 FIORA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs J A O'Sullivan, P A O'sullivan & Ms A Wooldridge
At the latest run 9th of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 2025m, 11 len behind Fisherman's Beach with 55.5kg at $15. Before that 4th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1700m, slow going 9 len behind Zakouma carrying 57.5kg at $21. Can improve.
5
BEN ALLEN
White, Royal Blue And Yellow Diamonds Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
11 462x5 FUWARI
YOSHITOMO SHIMA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
T Ishii
Second-up. First-up after nine months 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tassron carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 2040m, 2.75 len behind Prince Beejay with 55kg at $11. Fitter, go close.
10
WILL GORDON
Red, Black Diamond Band, Yellow Sleeves, Black Diamond Armband, Yellow Striped Cap
12 78472 THREE REEL ROSES
HENRY DWYER
3YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), B C Carty, Miners Rest Pests (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), P C McClure, S C Smith, F P R Racing (Mgr: M C Reed), Kratzie Racing No. 86 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Wynnforus (Mgr: A L Hancock), Barrier To Box (Mgr: J L Steenholdt) & B R Steenholdt
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 2600m, slow going long-neck behind Triora with 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 7th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 2400m, 6 len behind Silver Pledge with 57.5kg at $5.50. Strong chance on latest.
7
NEIL FARLEY
White And Red Halves With Roses, Red And White Seams Sleeves And Cap
13 74348 TOSEN SNOWFALL
AUSTY COFFEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Arentz, G A Arentz, N G Arentz, Ms A M Arentz, G J Sait, L Barry, L Brown, M J Roberts, J Clohesy, J P Clohesy, P Cox, Mrs C Cox, Miss E Hicks, T Ryan, Ms C A Walters & Mrs L A Walters
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 2000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Usk Valley with 57.5kg at $19. The race before that 4th of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Silver Pledge with 57.5kg at $11. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
3
HARRY COFFEY
Orange, White Armbands