BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   17 Jun 2025
 
GOING: G

Manhari Maiden Plate 1500m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Moderate pace with Hayhat taking up the running ahead of Ex Machina and Rivazza. EX MACHINA (1) draws low and can ride the speed. That gives him an advantage over the chief rivals, who draw wide. He was caught late at Kilmore last time over a mile and has been freshened. Gets his chance. KITTYHAWK (11) came hard here 6 days ago, beaten a long neck. She will be fitter again, but the gate is awkward. John Allen is aboard today and strikes at 24% at this venue. He will give her every chance. CHANTRA (9) raced handier at Ballarat, beaten 2.8L over this trip. She's won a jump-out since, but Kelly has to manage the outside barrier. A player with average luck. GRINZINGER GLORY (10) is one to consider at a price. She's in good hands and has pieces of form good enough. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Ex Machina.
1 x3362 EX MACHINA
MATT CUMANI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M S S Cumani, G L Hales, Jet Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J de Fegely), J E Maxwell, C Hill, Mrs D Hill, Dr M A Holland, P A Woolley, M A Blakiston & Brighton Stables Big Day Out (Mgr: Ms K M Fitzsimons)
Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1607m, 3.5 len behind Kansherun carrying 59.5kg at $6. The run before that 6th of 12 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1850m, 5 len behind Luckett carrying 59.5kg at $9. Nice draw and gets his chance.
1
EOIN WALSH
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap
2 033 FAERYWOOD
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
M S S Cumani, R J Axen, L Edward, S J Taylor, K P Oehme, Ms C M Robbins, Ms R A McDonald, Divitiae Racing (Mgr: J Lynn), Mrs A Paton, P J R Nash, S G Spratling, Win You Good Thing (Mgr: F Spinello) & J Grima
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1500m, 3 len behind Shadeelaa with 59.5kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Terang Mdn-Sw on April 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Podargoni carrying 59kg at $51. Improver who will need a good ride.
15
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Yellow, Turquoise Hearts Sash And Lightning Bolts On Cap
3 90x85 HAYHAT
RICK HARRISON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R W H Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss J M Malloy), T Giuffre, C A Walton, T Virtu, G A North, J Mangano & S M Nielsen
Third-up today. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1203m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Battle Of The Ice carrying 59.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ryanman carrying 59.5kg at $101. Prefer others.
7
P GATT
Silver, Black Star, Sleeves And Pom Pom
4 0 MAXIMISING
MATT CUMANI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R J Martin, D I Gorman, J R Graham, Mrs S M Graham, Mrs S M Cusack, A J Rutherford, Dont Matamata (Mgr: C J Richardson), C Bowman, D Duggan, G Lindon, M J Barratt, C Russell, J E Maloney & S J Taylor
Was at big odds at debut, 12th of 14 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Gen Zed with 59.5kg at $31. Better for that run but prefer to see him again.
5
C J MACREDMOND
Brown, Cream Sleeves, Navy Cap
5 87 QUINTON
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Bulla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M E Ruff)
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind You're Two Vain carrying 59.5kg at $31. Last start second last of 8 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Whodareswins carrying 59.5kg at $51. More improvement needed to be competitive.
2
RYAN HOUSTON
White, Gold And Navy Blue Angle Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
6 08x66 SPOT THE GREY
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
3YO  GR/CH  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, G P Heffernan, C A Lack, Telfer Racing (Mgr: Mrs F A Telfer), M Beausang, J A Cosgriff, P Cosgriff, D M Beavis, Dr K E Bail, Bray Jet (Mgr: M F Cosgriff), I've Got Your Six (Mgr: P Cosgriff) & D P D'ortenzio
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Spirited Defence carrying 59.5kg at $151. Second-up 6th of 12 at Casterton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind The Last Flash carrying 59.5kg at $10. Not a realistic chance.
11
WILL PRICE
Royal Blue, Green Star, White And Green Hooped Sleeves, White And Green Star Cap
7 0 STARNOVA
MATT CUMANI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S R Wicks, C D Nichols, R J Schmidtke, H Christie, M Barbaro, J Bock, H Mitchell, A J Ladd, R Hemingway, P Michael, D G Evans, J Perrin, V G Tsaccounis, S Smith, D Camoens, M J Lawrence, M Glover & J Nichols
Was well in the market at debut, 10th of 14 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Gen Zed carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Not the worst.
10
MELISSA JULIUS
Brown, Cream Sleeves, Navy Cap
8 655 UNITED LEGEND
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Champagne Jenni with 59.5kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 2000m, 3 len behind Belladramatic with 59.5kg at $4.40. In the right local yard and may show more.
9
HARRY COFFEY
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands, Red And White Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
9 43 CHANTRA
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs J R Freedman, J P Rainoldi, D & P Thoroughbreds 2, S Camilleri, Mrs K L Van Kempen, R E Stensholt, Scone Cup Boys Trip, C Dimitriadis, K Sauer, L Rix, Mrs L G Parker, T Gaddi, J A Smithwick, Berwickshire Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S R Hume), B J Talty, Ms I Talty, Ms G Talty & Ms E Talty
Had two starts to date. At very long odds at debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1300m, 3 len behind Proven Soul with 57.5kg at $51. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1500m, slow going 2.75 len behind Simply Outrageous carrying 57.5kg at $10. Wide barrier but she's among the leading hopes.
12
ALANA KELLY
Light Blue, Maroon Epaulettes, Stripe On Cap
10 34573 GRINZINGER GLORY
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
T J Liston
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1618m, slow going 4 len behind Hot Stomper carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 7th of 10 at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw on April 17 over 1450m, 10 len behind Shivermepink with 58kg at $10. Rates highly. Has the ability.
10
JETT STANLEY
Red, Purple Sash, White Sleeves, Purple Cap
11 59x82 KITTYHAWK
ANDREW NOBLET
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet & Red Lion Syndicate
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind Spirited Defence with 57.5kg at $21. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1400m, long-neck behind Bubbles Time with 57.5kg at $8. Fitter now and making headway. Expected to go close.
11
J ALLEN
White, Pale Blue Star, Pale Blue And Navy Striped Sleeves And Cap
12 38x03 RIVAZZA
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Grand Intention carrying 57kg at $151. Second-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Our Wishbone with 57.5kg at $18. Fitter and has claims.
8
WILL GORDON
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Star Cap
13 68855 GARNET BAY
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R S S Racing, M Y L Ng, E Yamada, M Tanabe, N Ohshima, Y Kawaguchi, A Bando, S Ishikawa, K Maeda, R S S Baysa (Mgr: K Kawakami), Mrs M M Wood, D R M Wood, B Fenton, Braggen Racing, Rocky Mountain, The Kratzie Five, Kratzie Racing No.56, Bungaree Lair No. 5, D P Rix & Alexandra House Racing
Most recently 5th of 7 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 2000m, 6 len behind Empirestateofmind carrying 57.5kg at $5. Before that 5th of 14 at Donald Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1620m, 6 len behind Eau De Cologne carrying 57.5kg at $20. Struggling to make a case.
3
DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
14 00x00 ALL IN VAIN
SHAY KEATING
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S M Keating & B M Keating
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1500m, slow going 29 len behind Weather Delay carrying 58kg at $21. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1300m, 9 len behind Glamour Ana carrying 58kg at $151. Not overly keen.
6
NEIL FARLEY
Teal, Grey Stars And Sleeves
15 0x678 REWARD THE CROWN
BRIAN LAWLOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Brenlaw Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L R Lawlor) & M McGrath
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1500m, 10 len behind Bring Forth with 59.5kg at $101. Before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on April 14 over 1406m, 7 len behind Squagaga carrying 59.5kg at $13. Will need to do a bit more.
4
LUCINDA BOYD
Navy Blue, Brown Sleeves, White Cap
16 70x38 BROTHER QUICKIE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), K McDonald, R Atkinson, M Mitchell, C De Bortoli, P De Bortoli, W Patullo, B Davis, D Williams, B Jackson, D Goodall-Wilson, M Davies, D Hill, Shangi Charges, Here's To Sheckers & Snow Road Thoroughbreds
Second-up. First-up after a year made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Ryanman with 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1300m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Small Town Hero carrying 57kg at $16. Leading hope if he makes the field.
1
White, Red Gatecrasher, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap