BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   30 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

Global Turf Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Sibun and Kiss The King look to take it up. SONIC SURGE (6) was strong guy fancied fresh on heavy ground at Sandown but didn't go a yard. Straight to the synthetic and fitter again and blinkers off. Expected to improve out of sight. APACHE SUNRISE (7) is building to a win, placing a Stawell then placing again here last time. Close to a win and gets chance. BOHEMIAN STAR (1) is a first starter by Castelvecchio out of Flowerchild. Well educated with five hit-outs leading into this, the latest when placing in a Ballarat Synthetic jump-out. Senior rider aboard and expected to measure up. QUEENS OF VINO (12) was safely held fresh on heavy ground and will appreciate the synthetic. Can improve sharply. BRILLIANT BULL ANT (2) was close to the winner latest and looks set for another big run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Forgive Sonic Surge.
1 BOHEMIAN STAR
VINCENT MALADY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch)
First starter by Castelvecchio out of Flowerchild. Well educated with five hit-outs leading into this, the latest when placing in a Ballarat Synthetic jump-out.
10
J ALLEN
Black, Gold H Inside Circle, Black Sleeves And Cap
2 69x46 BRILLIANT BULL ANT
OLIVIA OSBORNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R A Osborne & Dr C P Duddy
Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1000m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Induction carrying 59.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Tuxedo Miss carrying 59.5kg at $18. Racing well. Close to the winner latest and looks set for another big run.
12
C J PARISH
Lime Green, Pale Blue Yoke, Yellow Sash
3 56x49 DUNNENKATE BRO
CRAIG WEEDING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C A Weeding, A Dunne, Ms K Whitington & Mrs S Brophy
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 9 at Albury Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 900m, slow going 1.1 len behind Barbecue Sauce carrying 59kg at $19. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 at Narrandera Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Prince Of Love carrying 56kg at $11. Better than the last run and worth another chance.
4
JAKE DUFFY
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
4 FOXTROT LAD
VINCENT MALADY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch)
Gelding by Foxwedge on debut. Runner-up in a Bendigo jump-out on June 16. Happy to watch this time.
8
MITCHELL AITKEN
Black, Gold H Inside Circle, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 8720x SIBUN
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Tyler, Mrs A S Tyler, G J Bourke, Mrs J Bourke, B Bywaters, A Florence, Mrs T E Florence, C Maher, Mrs J L Maher, M A Mcqueen, Miss K Oliver, D Scott, Mrs H M Scott, G J Young, Mrs K Wade, L A Young, Mrs J Dunlop, M Judd & Kellytown Rams (Mgr: B McQueen)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw January 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sakakibara carrying 58kg at $4.20. On debut eighth of 12 at Ararat 3yo Mdn-Sw November 25 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Polished Wood with 58kg at $11. Pay to keep a close eye on betting.
5
ALANA KELLY
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
6 39x0 SONIC SURGE
LLOYD KENNEWELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook, China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A K Teo), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, F Fitzgibbon, Mrs G Fitzgibbon, M McNeil, Mrs S McNeil, Ms F Wallis, N Trosser & Mrs Z Lowien
Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 13 len behind Miss Lola with 59.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on January 8 over 1400m, 7 len behind Missapprehend carrying 58kg at $5.50. Blinkers come off and in lesser grade and firmer footing is worth another chance.
9
BILLY EGAN
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
7 5x032 APACHE SUNRISE
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall
Racing well recently. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Call Me Maura with 58kg at $5.50. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Positive Image carrying 57.5kg at $5. Close to a win and gets chance.
3
C J MACREDMOND
Red, White Diamond, Halved Sleeves, White Cap, Red Stripe And Pom Pom
8 7655 CLASSY SASSY
CAMERON THOMPSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
J W Reddie, Mrs B A Reddie, A G Reddie & A F Walls
Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Ballarat F&M Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Elegant Contessa carrying 55kg at $41. Before that 5th of 10 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, 5 len behind Caribbean Villa carrying 56kg at $31. Better than recent form suggests and expected to improve sharply.
10
CHELSEA THOMPSON
White, Green Vee, Diamond Armbands, Green Cap, White Diamond
9 x4543 LADY IN RED
SHAY KEATING
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs S M Keating & S Mori
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Call Me Maura carrying 58kg at $21. The run before that eased back early on 4th of 8 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Positive Image carrying 57.5kg at $26. Down in the weights but has the job ahead.
13
EOIN WALSH
Teal, Grey Stars And Sleeves
10 7 LOVELY HEAD
MITCHELL LEEK
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J Giardina
Jumped at big odds at debut, ran second last of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1000m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Fehmarn carrying 54kg at $26. Don't think she will trouble this field.
7
JYE MCNEIL
Bottle Green, Deep Red Halves, White Vees Sleeves, Deep Red Disc Cap, White Pom Pom
11 8 NATURAL EVENT
JODY THOMPSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
N F Thompson, Ms A Thompson, P J Randles, M J Harrington, J Phillips, M Liu, Mrs F J Thompson, Ms J L Thompson, D A Clay, P S Rekhi & M Singh
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 8th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Taupe carrying 57.5kg at $91. Don't think she will trouble this field.
2
C NEWITT
Black And White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
12 232x9 QUEENS OF VINO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms J R Gray, Ellendee (Mgr: Mrs E Douglas), Mrs G A Jacobs, Mrs J L Redmond-Kivimets, Ms A Sargent, Miss L M Jones, Mrs P E Jones, Ms W S Tippett, Miss B J Francis, Miss S E R Wells, Mrs R Rowhead, Mrs GA Davies, Miss A K Davies, Ms D J Allan, Girls & Numbers (Mgr: Mrs N Melvin) & Mrs R Haroon
Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Eeny Meeny with 57.5kg at $18. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Ballarat 2yo F Mdn-Sw on April 27 2025 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Vivid Sun with 57kg at $5.50. Firmer track suits and expected to improve sharply.
11
TEODORE NUGENT
White, Black And Pink Band, Black Sleeves, Pink Stars And Cap
13 55 TOUS
REECE GOODWIN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C Bennett, A S Taylor, S J Murphy, D J Pearce, J Connell, R G Disbrey, M Scicluna, Justwins (Mgr: T Tomsky), S F Lamplugh, D E Green, M S Adams, P R Harrison, R A B Bailey, M Schulstad, R Glanc, The Brainy Fools (Mgr: A M Perrett), Ms A Hodgson, P Peak, M Tate & B J Russell
At debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Del Lirenza carrying 57.5kg at $18. Better draw will assist her chances.
5
JACK HILL
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
14 80 CAIRO PRINCESS
JODY THOMPSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
S Perry, Salt N Peppa, J Perry, N Warszewski, Ms K Andrews, L Gaunt, Mrs S Thompson, N Thompson, A Thompson & Ms J Thompson
Having third race start. At debut, ran second last of 9 at Kilmore 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1212m, slow going 9 len behind Brroosha carrying 56kg at $21. Second-up 11th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Sparkles with 57.5kg at $151. Happy enough to avoid.
1
SARAH ROBBINS
Black And White Stripes, Pink Sleeves, White Cap
15 6x KISS THE KING
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Champion Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J P Abrahams), Mrs E Guymer, W G Pratt, Lakesfield Syndication (Mgr: M Edwards), P P Victor, Mrs C M Heinz, Mrs G Ryan-Hunter, Mrs F M Smith & Mrs J S Willis
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last in a small field at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw on January 29 over 1100m, 4 len behind Meet Me Halfway carrying 57kg at $4. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
6
JYE MCNEIL
Pink, White Champion Thoroughbreds Logo And Eyelashes, White Sleeves With Logo, Quartered Cap