BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   21 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

Cunningham Racing Maiden Plate 1500m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Saraya is expected to cross from a wide draw and lead. FOREVER JEUNE (7) had little luck from a wide alley at Geelong 17 days ago, settling near the tail before making late ground to finish fifth. She was second there fresh up, and the slight rise in trip for her peak run looks ideal. She can have the last say this time. LI'L MISS DRAMA (10) has continued to build her form with a fighting second at Swan Hill 2 weeks ago, travelling prominently throughout, and she was only narrowly denied. With conditions to suit, she looks a leading contender again. JULEP (9) resumed after a break at Ballarat and was never a factor, but the run should have brought her on significantly. She is open to improvement and capable of making her presence felt. EGERTON REEF (2) has been below his best in 2 runs this campaign, but gets an opportunity to improve in this modest company. A better showing would not surprise, so include in all combos. ALL THE MOVES (1) resumes with the blinkers off from a new stable. Let the market be the best guide. SUGGESTED PLAY: Forever Jeune can win this.
1 5360x ALL THE MOVES
M LAWSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss M F Cox
Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 20 over 2200m, 20 len behind I Belong carrying 59.5kg at $26. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Lil Orlov carrying 59.5kg at $51. Expecting a bright return.
5
P GATT
Cerise, White Star And Cap, Cerise Star
2 30x77 EGERTON REEF
WILLIAM MORRISSEY
4YO  GREY  GELDING 59.0KG
M T Leonard, Mrs H M Leonard, W R Ricciardi, D J Leonard, TLD Racing (Mgr: Mrs P Ricciardi), M K Ashton, J G Leonard, S J Gavin, P W Bagnall, Mrs S Bagnall, Hamelast to First (Mgr: S J Murphy), Keep In Touch (Mgr: J R Shannon), Mrs S Hopwood, Mrs F Dyett, J F McCashney, I Stephan, D J D'astoli & Mil
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 13 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Fierce Dreams carrying 59.5kg at $16. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind On The Loose carrying 59.5kg at $31. Rates highly. Capable of sharp improvement.
7
J ALLEN
Grey, Blue Hoops, Orange Sleeves And Cap
3 7x467 KOVU
DANE SMITH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs H M Smith, J C Smith, D W Baldock, Mrs R J Baldock & B L Blenheim
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 14 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 2000m, in the wet; 8 len behind Nothin' Wong Here carrying 59.5kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 8 at Warrnambool 4yo+ Mdn Plte on May 6 over 1700m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Vieux Riche carrying 59.5kg at $10. Can't recommend until improvement is shown.
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JADE SMITH
White, Red And Royal Blue Stars, Striped Sleeves, Stars Cap
4 009 MALBEC
STEPHEN LENEHAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
M A Conroy & S Lenehan
Most recently 9th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1400m, on a wet track; 17 len behind One Bound carrying 59.5kg at $151. The race before that ran last of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 51 len behind Spike Almighty with 59.5kg at $151. Outclassed again.
1
ZAC MOORE
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
5 8x054 SPOT THE GREY
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
4YO  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
Last start 4th of 14 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Infer carrying 59.5kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 8 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Adira River with 59.5kg at $31. Not keen on his prospects.
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V LE BOEUF
Royal Blue, Green Star, White And Green Hooped Sleeves, White And Green Star Cap
6 975 CUP DAY BABY
MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
E P Clarke, Mrs R L Clarke & B Fitzpatrick
Last start ran second last in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1500m, 13 len behind Le Beau Gosse with 57.5kg at $41. The race before that 7th of 10 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1625m, 4 len behind Monsun's Pride carrying 57.5kg at $21. Making up the numbers.
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LUCINDA BOYD
Green, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Sky Blue Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Striped Cap
7 53x25 FOREVER JEUNE
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A Dent, Mrs C A Dent, A P Rippon, S G Thomson, Cindy Kate Racing (Mgr: J L Somers), A D Eales, A Hammond & Mrs J Hammond
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1300m, slow going 0.5 len behind On The Loose carrying 57.5kg at $11. Second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1412m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Fastobid with 57.5kg at $3.20. Rates highly. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance.
10
JACK HILL
Navy, Red Chevron Sleeves, Striped Cap, Red Pom Pom
8 65x49 HEXED
DANIEL KELLY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs V M Kelly, A Overall & Mrs J Overall
Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Restless Wind carrying 57.5kg at $15. Second-up 9th of 14 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Pravaha carrying 58kg at $18. Prepared to risk on recent form.
9
ALANA KELLY
Black, Lime Band And Cap
9 8x7 JULEP
Taige Weir
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
R W McIntosh, Ms T Weir, Ms B Weir, J W Abel, J E Braden, G N Mcnulty, J S Atchison, D A Breen, S W Brown, P J Tempest, B N Bannerman, B J Nally, B Schultz, S D Cook, S I T T Racing (Mgr: P A Hetherington), D T Broomhall, B J Morris, E T Aldridge & Oozie's Support Team (Mgr: P Downs)
Third race start. First start ran last of 8 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1300m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Please Me Do carrying 56kg at $5. Went for a spell before returning ran second last of 8 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Baltic Blizzard carrying 58kg at $14. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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WILL GORDON
White, Burgundy Star, Burgundy Sleeves, White Stars, Burgundy Cap, White Star
10 942 LI'L MISS DRAMA
DAN O'SULLIVAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
D K Noles, Mrs K O Noles, H Noles, Miss L B Noles & R I Noles
Form hard to fault. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Swan Hill 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Hopeless Romantic carrying 57.5kg at $26. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1400m, 4 len behind Baltic Blizzard with 57kg at $20. Shapes as one of the key chances.
3
EOIN WALSH
Maroon, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
11 x9560 PACIFIC PIXIE
STEPHEN LENEHAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
S Lenehan, R Lenehan, N Schlueter, M Lauria, M Haddon, R Davidson, J Egan, D Clapton, D Gliniecki, J Kimpton & Miss O Lenehan
Last start ran second last of 14 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Pravaha with 58kg at $151. The race before that ran second last of 7 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Colt Forty Five with 57.5kg at $61. Likely to struggle.
4
SARAH FIELD
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
12 29526 SARAYA
NATHAN HOBSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N J Hobson & W Hyde
Last start 6th of 14 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Infer with 57.5kg at $8. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 13 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Regal Reggie carrying 57kg at $31. Genuine hope.
14
T P MADDEN
Red, White Band, Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
13 x0x58 LEPRACANTO
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
O T I Racing, D J Ciurlionis, G A Davy, B Harrison, J E J Ciurlionis, R Menchise, S Zammit, E W J Ciurlionis, Mrs J C Russell, Mrs B S Murray, J I Halsall, J S Whitla, P L Ward, Mrs A M Henderson, Lifestylin 1, Beartown 5, J R Saltmarsh, A D Callander, T D Holland & Miss B J Noble
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Fyreline with 57.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Ichnusa with 57.5kg at $31. Promising galloper. Great chance to atone.
2
HARRY COFFEY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
14 x9650 HELLFIRE BAY
ANDREW NOBLET
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S McCartin, K Biggs Enterprises Pty Ltd, Yarraman Park Stud, N J Anderson, D Riordan, P J Pretscherer, M J Adamson, Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd, T Adamson, Rizika Racing, H Toohey, Mrs T Toohey, D Toohey, Mrs J Toohey, Miss N Kennedy, Miss T Honey, Pleeeaaassee Kick, T Malone, A Douglas & J Mclean
Returns from a 55-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1800m, 10 len behind Bellsym with 59kg at $14. Before that 5th of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on April 18 over 1450m, 4 len behind Trebilco with 59kg at $12. Will need to improve sharply.
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Royal Blue, Pink Hoops And Cap
15 8x770 LORD LONNY
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
4YO  GR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
A Lewis
Third-up today. First-up got back early 7th of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Done Leavy carrying 59.5kg at $101. Second-up got back early 7th of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pico Bella carrying 59.5kg at $101. Major player.
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Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
16 x7890 ATLANTIC LACE
CARLY COOK
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A Robbins
Last start ran last of 14 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Infer with 57.5kg at $61. Before that 9th of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1400m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Spike Almighty carrying 57.5kg at $151. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
15
BRENDAN NEWPORT
Purple, Gold Star, Black Crossed Sashes And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Black Stripe Cap, Gold Stars
17 65960 IT'S JUSTA GUESS
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S T Maddox
Last start ran second last of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1600m, slow going 19 len behind Ichnusa with 57.5kg at $151. The run before that 6th of 13 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Regal Reggie with 57kg at $13. Prepared to overlook.
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Lime, White Hoops, Lime Cap, White Pom Pom
18 2x670 INARTICULATE
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Cunningham & Mrs M J Cunningham
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1300m, 3 len behind He's A Hustler with 59.5kg at $21. Second-up 7th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1200m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Yuki with 59.5kg at $51. Good enough to make amends.
6
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap