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Ballarat 30 Jun 2024

GOING: H

Brandt Maiden Plate 1100m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 7) Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 6.01).
A strong tempo assured with Nebuchadnezzar leading the charge. NEBUCHADNEZZAR (12) has run second in both runs to date, either side of a spell. He was good on debut in New Zealand and then ran well as a short-priced favourite at Swan Hill first-up. He maps ideally from the gate and will be very hard to catch. JOON HO (4) resumes. He's placed in all five starts to date including two second placings at both runs last time in. Was in the market on both occasions there and won't need to improve much at all to be winning here. HOT WINGS (9) is a filly by Derryn on debut for the Hayes yard. He's shown ability at the jump outs and must be respected. BENRIACH (1) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Nebuchadnezzar to win.
1	73	BENRIACH JULIUS SANDHU 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG J Sandhu & N Gopaul Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, struggled in the run home; second last of 8 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Reserve Bank with 59.5kg at $4. Second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Shalimar Moon carrying 59.5kg at $8. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.	6 BEAU MERTENS
2	306x	BOLTSAVER RHYS ARCHARD 3YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Miss B A Archard Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw March 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Jackie's Maid with 58kg at $6.50. On debut third of 11 at Ararat Mdn-Sw February 11 over 1100m, 2 len behind Banana Split with 59kg at $3.30. Don't underestimate.	9 J FRY
3		IT SURE DOES JOHN MARKOVIC 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J Markovic, A J Markovic, Mrs S L Markovic, Mrs C Hockley, G Hockley, Ms K L Greenwood, K T Bond, Mrs G J Bond, Mrs J M Clayton, A J Clayton, P D Franks, R Vicino & A Langdon Four-year-old gelding (Love Conquers All - Tagrheed) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. This looks a tricky race for him.	5 MS A HERRMANN
4	3x22x	JOON HO TONY NOONAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs G A Noonan, N & Mrs M Berry, K Campbell & S Farrell Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation with blinkers first time; second of 7 at Mornington Mdn-Sw January 7 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Hello World carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Previously first up; second in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw December 17 over 1100m, a neck behind Yongtai carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. Rates highly and can get off the mark.	2 J NOONAN
5		ONE LONG DAY MELODY CUNNINGHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J Carvill, Ms R Villiger, S Westover & D W Smith First starter by Epaulette out of Flattery AUD $ 25,000 (Magic Millions 2022 Adelaide Yearling Sale) purchase. Trialled on February 27 when second at Terang over 800m. Drawn well and trial form is encouraging.	1 R J HURDLE
6	5x35x	TOOKAY PETE DEAN GRASS 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P Caruso Resumes after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1100m, 7 len behind Jordy Girl with 59.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw November 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Lucky Prize carrying 59.5kg at $81. Don't underestimate.	4 LOGAN MCNEIL
7	33x4	WOLF CLUB A & S FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock, Mr S G Hill, Mr R G Aldridge, Mr L J Gregory, Mr M P Barker, Sarmakgee, Mr J G Falcke, Mr D J Kelso, Mr MP Brosnan, Mr A J Mabilia, Mr M McQuillan, Mr L White, Mr S S Pulverman, Mr M P Ryan, Mr R I Darrah, Mr D L Edwards, Mr J Lovett, Mr J M Hynes, Anthony Freedman Racing Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Themoonsaballoon carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Brazen Bon with 59.5kg at $4. Among the top chances.	17 THOMAS STOCKDALE
8		YIU CHEUNG MARSHAL CHARLES CASSAR 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K F Leung Gelding by El Roca facing the starter for the first time. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Runner-up in a Stawell trial over 1000m on May 22. Will be better for this hitout.	4 NEIL FARLEY
9		HOT WINGS BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ms J A Evans, A J Harrison, Grand Poobah (D Filippa), M Harrison, J N Smith, S C Horn, Supasonic (Ms J K Baldwin), Mrs C L Horn, L Ognenovski, P Presti, Mrs R Presti, A M Balsillie, C A Meekin, M Visalli, D K Wilcock, J M Brooks, Il Primo (F De Pasquale), R J White, M Hummel & K Harrison Three-year-old filly making debut by Derryn out of Kool Gal. Won a barrier trial at Cambridge over 800m July 18. Impressive type expected to run well.	3 D W STACKHOUSE
10	8	ICY SPICY SYMON WILDE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Young (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox), I Brown, Mrs E V Connoley, J A Cross, Mrs G Dever, D Goodall-Wilson, B Hampton, K J Johnson, A S Kain, H Keenan, R S Lipovac, R May, J R Morton, D Murkies, P A C Schultz, D Tylim, C Ward & Frosty Love (Mgr: S J Ferguson) First-starter by Frosted out of Young Love (AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2022 Premier Yearling Sale) purchase). Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Prefer others.	11 LINDA MEECH
11	458x	THE PRAYER MS N M BURKE 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Miss N M Burke Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw February 14 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Into You with 57kg at $19. On debut with blinkers first time; fourth of 8 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw January 12 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Lady Cederberg with 57kg at $26. Can return with a bold run.	7 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
12	2x2	NEBUCHADNEZZAR MITCHELL FREEDMAN 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T F Yeung Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 8 at Trentham in the LR Wellesley Stks on January 13 over 1100m, 2 len behind Archaic Smile with 57kg at $4.40. Returned from break rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 10 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Oak Park Rebel with 57kg at $1.80. Leading chance with plenty of upside.	1 J ALLEN
13	8	ALOTOFSOJU TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG B D Smythe, S Miller, J M Marsden, C A Hutchison, C J Eddington & J A K Racing (Mgr: J S Rogers) At debut, settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Landmark with 56kg at $15. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.	7 D YENDALL
14	4	TOMORROW ME SHAY KEATING 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs S M Keating & S Mori Was at long odds at debut, 4th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1000m, 4 len behind Cap Ten carrying 55kg at $26. That race experience to prove invaluable.	7 ALANA KELLY
15	5x	MAJOR LADY M, W & J HAWKES 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Ms A M Franklin-Browne Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 5th of 9 at Seymour 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1100m, slow going 5.5 len behind Savee with 57kg at $8.50. Should run well.	5 PATRICK MOLONEY
16	5x8	CHAPEAU JAMIE EDWARDS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs J Edwards, B A McKiterick, B Reynolds, Mrs S Reynolds, Ms C Hocking, T Reynolds, G A Lamperd, A P Egan, Mrs T Pye, Mrs L Giggins, Mrs S Bowles, D S Bowles, D Skok, T Giggins, Hahn Racing, Pasdev Racing & Rilaw Second-up. First start ran last in a small field at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1000m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Herbert Park carrying 58kg at $4. Went for a spell before returning 8th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Shalimar Moon carrying 59.5kg at $19. Fitter but must improve sharply.	3 THOMAS STOCKDALE
17	70x5	COUNT IDA MICHAEL JONES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Pot Of Gold Racing (Mgr: J B Kelly) He is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last campaign failed to finish at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw November 20 over 1103m. On debut seventh of 9 at Yarra Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw October 28 over 1000m, soft track; 7 len behind Brazen Style carrying 58kg at $6. Cannot make a strong case.	1
18	07x70	EXPLOSIVE WEATHER B & A MCKNIGHT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG B J McKnight & Mrs J E Mcknight Third-up today. Resumes off a 49 day letup. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Elvis carrying 59.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading ran last of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Governor King with 59.5kg at $101. Has speed but unlikely to be there at the finish.	8 SHERIDAN CLARKE