BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   13 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

Manhari Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: AW     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Pace looks sure to be genuine with Mercurial Lady and Renege matching motors, closely followed by Dynasty Reward. MERCURIAL LADY (11) resumes, bringing the clearly strongest form last time in. Two runs to date have netted two minor placings in stronger maidens at Geelong & Sale behind horses who have gone on to a much higher level in town. She's won a couple of jumpouts and should land in a prominent spot from the inside gate. Really should be winning. BELLA GISELLA (7) resumes having run fifth on debut at Beaumont Newcastle. She's been given time and can be an improver for the top barn. RENEGE (4) is knocking on the door and should have a fitness edge on some rivals. DYNASTY REWARD (3) is coming along okay and just needs to settle to run out the 1200m to be in this for a long way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mercurial Lady to win.
1 ACANTILADO
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A G Penglase
Gelding by Cliff's Edge on debut. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Wangaratta on June 5. Wouldn't shock.
6
JAKE DUFFY
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
2 6452x DECCAN ODYSSEY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), C K Choi, K Betson, B S Wilson & D Carpenter
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw January 4 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Rebels carrying 58kg at $14. On debut second last of 7 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw November 4 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Biancelli with 58kg at $5. Improver who can go on with it.
10
HARRY COFFEY
Bottle Green, White Clover, Emerald Green Sleeves, White Chevron and Cap, Bottle Green Clover
3 654 DYNASTY REWARD
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S Crameri
Last start 4th of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Stahnado carrying 59.5kg at $6. The run before that second last in a small field at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Big Big Knight with 58kg at $5.50. In the mix.
4
R MCLEOD
Yellow And Navy Blue Stripes, Stars Cap
4 5x322 RENEGE
THOMAS CONLAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
M McIntosh, R D Heffernan, Two Butchers & The Cook (Mgr: P M Revell), J C McIntosh, Ms M A Hill, D A Organ, R Toull, Miss K Moisis, R Wilczynski, H Thompson, T Else, L A Mcinerney, S Jarvis, L McIntosh, Mrs K J Organ, S Weerasinghe, N Sestan, J Mitchell, Miss E Conroy & M Owen
Form hard to fault. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 12 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Star Territory carrying 58kg at $2.80. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Cool Charlie with 59.5kg at $7. Not far away last start. Among the chances based on that latest performance.
7
ALANA KELLY
Mauve, Black FX And Seams
5 9 THE VILLAGE FOX
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
C A Weeding, B A Radings, R W Byrnes, T R W Byrnes, M Guttler, J Iori, S J Iori, G L Jones, J Laffy & D Mills
Was well in the market at debut, 9th of 13 at Corowa Mdn on June 2 over 900m, slow going 5.5 len behind Majestic Maremma with 59kg at $4.60. Possible improver.
12
MILOS BUNJEVAC
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
6 370x0 VIDOCQ
ROBERT HICKMOTT
3YO  GREY  GELDING 58.0KG
Rob Hickmott Racing, T S Lichti, Mrs S Lichti, T Eddy, P Crabb, Whistle Stop, BFNC White Racing, BFNC Red Racing, JCC Racing, Willi Greys, The Cups Chasers, A Hodges, J Kirby, Ms S Cummings, Ms N Younger & Mrs M Harvey
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after six months 10th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1300m, 11 len behind Proven Soul with 59.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on October 19 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Annotate with 57kg at $11. Hard to get excited about his chances.
7
R J HURDLE
Pink, Black Skull, Black And Pink Hearts Sleeves, Black Cap
7 5x BELLA GISELLA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino) & L Ursino
Resuming today after only having had one start and then had five-and-a-half months break. At debut last start got back early 5th of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Atomic Clock carrying 55.5kg at $26. Had four recent trials to get ready for this. Last trial seventh at Warwick Farm in a 815m trial on May 26. Can improve quickly.
6
DECLAN BATES
White, Flower On Horse Head symbol, Navy Sleeves, Orange Stars, Navy Cap, Orange Star
8 09x BLUE JEAN QUEEN
DANIEL KELLY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs V M Kelly, Mrs J Overall, B T Yon & A Overall
She is resuming after a six months break. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Stawell Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1602m, 21 len behind Piglet with 56kg at $101. On debut ran last of 14 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw November 24 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 14 len behind Juniors Queen carrying 56kg at $26. Will take great benefit from this run.
2
MELISSA JULIUS
Black, Lime Band
9 07 DUBAI COUNTESS
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M S S Cumani, Franks Crew (Mgr: S Johnson), M J Alderman, Mrs B M Phelan, J Prior, G Griffin, Ms L M Matheson, D Tiitinen, M Goodey, R J Doyle, C A Mcneil, T Pino, M J Smith, R J Best & W Redmond
Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, slow going 20 len behind Grand Intention carrying 57kg at $51. Second-up raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1450m, slow going 15 len behind Vaafee with 57.5kg at $81. Not keen.
5
EOIN WALSH
Navy, Red Ring, Lightning Bolt And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 9 IMMORTAL ONE
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Superstar Racing (Mgr: D Smith), D Smith & Mrs M Smith
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Fortyfour Magnum with 57kg at $81. Look elsewhere.
9
C J MACREDMOND
Royal Blue, Gold Chevron, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 32x MERCURIAL LADY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Zorro's Flight carrying 56kg at $5.50. On debut third of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw December 5 over 1421m, 1.1 len behind Cameron Falls carrying 56kg at $2.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks the one to beat.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
12 49x4 RAMBLING
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock P/L, Newton Thoroughbreds Racing, Mr P M Willis & Nunya Racing
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Therapist carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 8 len behind Atomic Clock carrying 56kg at $5.50. Fitter and a big chance.
11
TEODORE NUGENT
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Halves, Pale Blue Sash
13 8x798 CAPPA GRANDE
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start No. 8 (Mgr: C Bennett), Flying Start Exclusive Fillies Club (Mgr: C Bennett), Fools And Horses (Mgr: A Garner), CD Hewitt, Mrs R P Booth, J E Booth, P Junck, S Burke, Harts Of Glory (Mgr: G Vilardo), M D Bourke, S D O'Brien, B S Moore, S G Chhadwa & Wertegs (Mgr: M A Keane)
Last start raced on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Gen Zed with 57.5kg at $26. The run before that second last of 10 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ballynacally with 57.5kg at $31. Unlikely to threaten.
3
HARRY GRACE
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 0x785 KALKEE
ROD SYMONS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
R G Symons, Mrs J M Symons, D C Miles, J A J Hicks, Ms C Hicks, Miss M A Hicks, J G Hicks, D R Symons, J Heavyside, A Healy, C A Ashby, D Ashby, R P Cocks, J H D Rowlands, W Noble, J Noble, M J Mizzi, D B Scott & Uninags (Mgr: S Hay)
Most recently led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Bendigo F&M Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Just Jenni carrying 58kg at $61. The race before that second last of 9 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Fortyfour Magnum carrying 57kg at $17. Making headway. Has each way claims.
8
PATRICK MOLONEY
Gold, Black Yoke
15 8 CLARAPATRA
ADRIAN MCGREGOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A R McGregor, Ms T L Basset, Mrs F Gould, Ms P M Percy, Mrs M Herrick, Miss G Kearney, J Lang, J V Lang, C Macwhirter, Ee By Gum Racing (Mgr: S A Morris), Sheoak Racing (Mgr: G F Bourke) & S P Taylor
Filly by American Pharoah facing the starter for the first time. Won a Bendigo jump-out on May 19. Not hopeless.
2
Navy Blue, Red Heart, Red Cap