Ballarat 12 Jun 2026
GOING: H(8)
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McGrath Ballarat 3YO Fillies Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Heavy 8 Clouds (Max: 14) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.74) |
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A strong tempo is assured with Red Rabbit and Grandstraz leading the charge. CIRCUS CIRCUS (2) has struggled to get continuity into her racing, but might be ready to do so this prep with the benefit of previous racing. Beaten as favourite first up, but did have to make up a bit of ground and can settle a little closer here from the low draw. SIRIUSLY BRIGHT (10) comes through the same race as KAPOLEI (6) and was stronger late than that horse despite being headed by her inside the furlong. Kapolei should be at peak fitness now and should feature again. There was a lot to like about the way AZULITA (1) finished off in a recent Kyneton jumpout win and the inside gate might not be a huge advantage if she's ridden on raceday like she was in that trial but she looks to have a big finish. TAN TAT ART (11) got within 3.5 lengths of Yes Yoshi before being turned out, which looks a handy form reference, and she's trialled well ahead of the return. SUGGESTED PLAY: Circus Circus to win.
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AZULITA
LEE & SHANNON HOPE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG K J Murphy, Mrs S M De Kretser, Clarity (Mgr: P D De Kretser), D L Weston, Mrs G F Weston, J G Beck, Mrs A Beck, Mrs C J Shinn & Miss M Merton Filly by Blue Point making her first appearance. Won a jump-out at Kyneton on May 14. Unwound a big finish to win a recent Kyneton jumpout, just needs a clear path from the inside alley. |
1 D YENDALL |
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CIRCUS CIRCUS
GRAHAME BEGG 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG DMDB & ADSK, J M MacLean, D J M Maclean, W Wilson, Mrs A J MacLean, J Wilson, A Duguid, Whambo Enterprises, On The Deck, D-Man Realty Racing, Filly's Of Fortune 1, Filly's Of Fortune 2, Humphrey Goes Racing, P A McCann, S B Maxwell, T H Rourke, Valley Lodge, G J Atchison, P S Podesta & S H B Racing Having second run back today. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Le Notre with 58kg at $2.30. At only start last preparation 5th of 8 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on March 5 over 1100m, 2 len behind Sweet Vixen carrying 57kg at $5.50. Fitter and worth following up. |
2 BILLY EGAN |
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COALESCE
SIMON RYAN 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG M D Rea Filly by Merchant Navy on debut. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Hamilton on May 27. Has shown enough at the trials to suggest she warrants respect on debut. |
6 T P MADDEN |
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ELEGANT FORCE
MELODY CUNNINGHAM 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG S J Cunningham, Mrs M J Cunningham, G J Hurley, N D Plant, B F Hurley, P A Tardio, Mrs C Bottrell, B Lever & R Lever Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1950m, slow going 3.5 len behind Our Brave Lini carrying 54.5kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 9 at Toowoomba Mdn on April 25 over 2000m, 5 len behind Haberfield with 55.5kg at $5.50. Capable of sharp improvement. |
4 C J MACREDMOND |
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GRANDSTRAZ
RODNEY FOSTER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Foster Racing (Mgr: R D Foster) & G H E Goyne Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 10 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Grinzinger Champ with 57kg at $9.50. First up last campaign 3rd of 10 at Donald 2yo SW on May 3 2025 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Diamond Gust carrying 56kg at $13. Finished fourth in a Ballarat Synthetic jump-out on June 3. Tested in some good races last prep and since changed camps, but happy to watch this time. |
3 SARAH ROBBINS |
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KAPOLEI
DANNY O'BRIEN 3YO BROWN FILLY 57.0KG L A Wilkinson, P A Vawdrey, D & D Racing (Mgr: D Painter), S P Hardwidge, C J Dunn, P A George, S R Urch, D Brohaska, T D Barrot, M La Rocca, R Kirk, D S Matthews, Mrs M Biscan, J Stone & M G Sweeney Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th in a small field at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1008m, 3 len behind Mad About Magnus with 56.5kg at $6.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Cresta Crystal with 57kg at $5. Nice effort in a handy race last start and should be ready now. |
8 J NOONAN |
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LADY JASMINE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock, KB Jasmine Wind, Desert Highlanders, V J James, Ms M J Ellis, D Heather, Mrs D M Barton, Mitch Freedman Racing, Mrs D Fletcher, G Maric, D C Gough, Mrs N Hobson, J King, Mrs A Krishna, A R McCabe, L M J V, Fernando's Racing, Mrs C Scerri, M F Appetiser & M F Fillies First starter by Tagaloa out of Jasmine Wind purchased for AUD $ 85,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Adelaide Yearling Sale). Has a total of five trials leading in today's debut. SCRATCHED |
9 J ALLEN |
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OAK PARK JASMYN
JIM CERCHI (JNR) 3YO GREY FILLY 57.0KG Campolina Pty Ltd (Mgr: I C Bell) Filly by Frosted on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on June 1 at Cranbourne when finished sixth. Blinkers on, but prefer to see off what we've witnessed at the jumpouts. |
10 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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RED RABBIT
VINCENT MALADY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch) She is resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Great Western 3yo Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1200m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Beyond Question with 54.5kg at $1.80. On debut third of 9 at Horsham 3yo Mdn-Sw December 21 over 1100m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Dynamite Dancer carrying 54.5kg at $31. Little bit costly last prep, but not beaten far last time and has been trialling well. |
11 TEODORE NUGENT |
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SIRIUSLY BRIGHT
MATT LAURIE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG D A Dollimore & Ms R M Bennett Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1100m, 4 len behind Privateer with 56kg at $4. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, 2 len behind Cresta Crystal with 57kg at $4.40. Can feature with any luck. |
9 D W STACKHOUSE |
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TAN TAT ART
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG M F Tung, Mrs P K C Tung, Ms W M Tung & Ms W Y Tung She is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw January 8 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Yes Yoshi with 56kg at $14. On debut seventh of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw December 11 over 1203m, 7 len behind Millennium Blade with 56kg at $21. Will be better for the debut prep and recent Flem jumpout was good. |
7 JYE MCNEIL |
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MAJESTIC CHOICE
LLOYD KENNEWELL 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power), A M Clark, S B Wallace & N Waters Second-up. First-up after five months ran last in a small field at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind She Won't Fold with 58kg at $5. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 11 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Shystar with 57kg at $41. Rates highly and should improve from a good draw. |
5 BEAU MERTENS |
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