Ballarat 20 Mar 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Global Turf Maiden Plate 1600m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: Out 6m 600m - WP, Out 9m Remainder. (Pent: 5.71) |
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Expecting a moderate pace headed by It's All Calm and Insubordinate. IT'S ALL CALM (7) has only had the two starts but finished fourth at Kyneton over 1479m last start when first-up, beaten 4 lengths. Will be better for that outing, which suggested the step up to this prep would be of benefit and this does look a race with a long tail. INSUBORDINATE (6) is also drawn out but has improvement to come, having resumed from a spell last start when a three-length seventh over 1300m at Warrnambool. SHARE THE PENNIES (11) hit the frame two starts ago at Seymour but ran below par last time when sixth and beaten 8 lengths over 1600m at this track. This is a nice drop in grade so she is perfectly placed to improve. LADY OF STEEL (8) ran a better race last start, finishing 1.5 lengths away in fourth over 1600m at Ararat and has a fitness edge on most rivals here. SUGGESTED PLAY: It's All Calm to win.
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DINO
GLEN SPARKES 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG G Sparkes, P J Charker, D A Bennett, A P S Caush, M A Davis & R C De Groot Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 7 at Wyong Cg&E Mdn on February 10 over 1100m, slow going 11 len behind Gravel Road with 56kg at $151. In new camp but need to see again. |
3 LIAM RIORDAN |
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MEGA NEEDS
BOB CHALLIS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R Portaro & J Nicholas Third race start. First start second last of 12 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Baywatch with 59.5kg at $101. Went for a break before returning 9th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on March 8 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hollerasaurous with 59.5kg at $61. Better for the first up run, but still needs to lift. |
2 WILL GORDON |
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| 3 | 0x75 |
REEL LATINO
BOB CHALLIS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R Portaro & J Nicholas Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on February 17 over 1400m, 8 len behind It's Gnarly with 59.5kg at $201. Second-up failed to make an impression; 5th of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Druthers with 69.5kg at $18. Has some ground to make up on what we've seen this prep. |
7 B RAWILLER |
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SACRE BLEU
REECE GOODWIN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms J R Baker & Ms V N Gordon Third-up today. First-up from last on the turn 7th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Sabertooth with 59.5kg at $31. Second-up 4th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Titan's Spirit carrying 59.5kg at $11. SCRATCHED |
10 D W STACKHOUSE |
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EMINENT ELLA
HEATH CHALMERS 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs T L Basham & C J Basham Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw June 7 over 2400m, 17 len behind Silver Pledge carrying 57.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw April 27 over 1500m, soft track; 11 len behind Weather Delay carrying 56kg at $61. SCRATCHED |
10 NEIL FARLEY |
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INSUBORDINATE
CHRIS CALTHORPE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M Cole Second run back. First-up after 16 months got back early 7th of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on March 9 over 1300m, 3 len behind Transporter with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on October 10 2024 over 1000m, 7 len behind Bella Cinque carrying 57.5kg at $151. Nicely placed and expected to go well. |
9 R J HURDLE |
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| 7 | 9x4 |
IT'S ALL CALM
JULIUS SANDHU 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Zorlu Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Kaya), Miss D Kaya, D Kaya & J Sandhu Second-up. First start second last of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on February 8 2025 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Toronado Deluxe with 53.5kg at $15. Went for a break before returning 4th of 9 at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1479m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Pick Wisely with 57.5kg at $26. Adequate first-up and suited up to this trip in a race of little depth. |
8 J NOONAN |
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| 8 | 06594 |
LADY OF STEEL
SHAY KEATING 7YO GR/BL MARE 57.0KG K Parry Most recently 4th of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on March 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Immortal Justice with 58kg at $31. The race before that 9th of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1400m, 8 len behind Punic War with 57.5kg at $61. Capable of building on that performance and she looks one of the main chances. |
6 TEODORE NUGENT |
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QUEST FOR STARDOM
THOMAS CARBERRY 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Mrs M A Carberry Having third race start. At debut, 6th of 8 at Great Western 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Titanic with 57.5kg at $14. Last start 12th of 14 at Terang Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1406m, 12 len behind Racey Casey with 57.5kg at $101. Hasn't done much to inspire confidence. |
4 C J MACREDMOND |
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RAINEY
HENRY DWYER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG H Dwyer, D W Kratzmann, Allison Road Racing, Bogmad, A Noble, K Steel, O Noble, C Noble, P C McClure, Mrs M Olive, C G McKenzie, M R Colston, S Derbyshire, Ms A Webb, Mrs R Scanlon, W A McTaggart, Hefty Ghost, Hobnob Racing Mare by Foxwedge making her first appearance. Fitter for a jump-out on March 5 at Ballarat Synthetic when finished fourth. Trained here and aided by a nice alley but others rate better this time. |
1 EOIN WALSH |
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| 11 | 9x336 |
SHARE THE PENNIES
WILLIAM MORRISSEY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R G Whale, Ms B L Gilcrist, P J Hawks, W Morrissey & F G Bell Last start 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1600m, 8 len behind Killenaule carrying 57.5kg at $15. Before that 3rd of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 3 over 1429m, 5 len behind Abrafo carrying 57.5kg at $8. Plain last start but previous two runs were good enough for this, so worth another chance. |
5 J ALLEN |
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