BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   01 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

Brandt Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: AW     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Good early pressure anticipated with a large representation of unraced runners. STORMBENDER (8) made the pace with the enormously talented Legacy Bound on debut, and regressed into fifth. Resuming from a spell, he has trialled well in both appearances and is likely to be in the finish of this race. LORD CODA (2) raced four-wide into an honest pace last start and faded out of it. That maiden was particularly strong, and he can reverse his form. POPTHEBUBBLY (7) was well beaten in second last start after settling prominently in a strongly run maiden. The market expected a good run from him, starting $4.40 second favourite. DOUBT IN THE SKY (6) was luckless last start and can drastically improve with more luck. SUGGESTED PLAY: DOUBT IN THE SKY Each Way.
1 BAGPIPES
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Miss K A Smith, J A O'Neill, B J O'Brien, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), Cookie Racing (Mgr: P A Cook), G J P Van Ameyden, L Caminiti, G B Robinson, E T Hughes, A P O'Reilly & J Steet
Gelding by Proisir facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on August 19 at Bendigo over 1000m and finished ninth. Market best guide.
2
EOIN WALSH
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
2 9x60 LORD CODA
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), Salter Pastoral Company (Mgr: R C Salter), Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), R El Daghl, J D Lanyon, R Mair, J A Mcleish, Mrs E Palmer & Bipty (Mgr: S Abela)
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1150m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Angel Ladder with 58kg at $21. Second-up sat on the pace before fading to run last of 12 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Trapdoor with 58kg at $61. Racing well. Raced four wide in a high rating maiden.
8
J ALLEN
Red, White Epaulettes, Navy Sleeves, White Cap
3 MIGLIORARE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C A Gordon
Gelding by Highland Reel making his first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Pakenham on August 26. Breeding suggests he wants further.
5
C NEWITT
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
4 3 ANGELOS
ANDREW NOBLET
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs B Gellard
Was at long odds at debut, 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 1100m, 5 len behind Olatunde with 56kg at $26. Finished off well on debut.
6
HARRY COFFEY
White, Pale Blue Star, Navy And Pale Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 BELLE FLAMME
HENRY DWYER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
M D Tobin, G Corke, Ms J J Cunich, Mrs C Fagan, L A Tobin, H J K Tobin, M K Harvey, R J Garvey, Mrs C Garvey, D Ebert, R E Magee, R Najdecki, Ms E Downey, P Godfrey, Mrs M Harvey & Mrs G Tobin
Filly by Rubick on debut. Ran 3rd in a Murtoa jump-out on August 4. Suggest monitoring the market.
3
NEIL FARLEY
Red, White Harlequin Yoke, Halved Sleeves, White Cap
6 6x DOUBT IN THE SKY
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt)
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 6th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw on June 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Idleonby carrying 54kg at $11. Expecting a strong run fresh.
1
PATRICK MOLONEY
Navy Blue, Turquoise Armbands, Striped Cap
7 3 POPTHEBUBBLY
BRADY CROSS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
B Cross
Was well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1100m, 5 len behind Undisputable with 56kg at $4.40. Made the pace with the eventual winner last start and couldn't handle it.
4
SARAH FIELD
Royal Blue, Lime Green And White Checked Half, Sleeves And Cap, Royal Blue Peak And Pom Pom
8 5x STORMBENDER
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  GR/B  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs A F J Alexander, Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu), C P Butcher, Foxy Ladies (Mgr: Mrs K J Gordon), P M Stivic, P J Trowbridge, Ms S Young, S R Armistead, A P Brosnahan, D G P Foley, R N Morison & TripleSoneJ (Mgr: D I Johnson)
Resuming after a break; only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 2 over 1200m, 5 len behind Legacy Bound carrying 56kg at $10. Comes through an extremely strong maiden and has trialled well.
7
DECLAN BATES
Purple, Yellow Seams, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap