BALLARAT SYNTHETIC 02 Jul 2026
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Brandt Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Synthetic Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Nothing to run them along so the pace looks even at best. Sticking with the McEvoy newcomer theme with UNSTIRRED (12), a gelding by Exceed And Excel. He draws for a lovely run and strikes a very winnable maiden here against a few exposed types. He's jumped out well and looks the one to beat. AQUA STORM (1) has been thereabouts in two runs back, perhaps not seeing out 1425m on heavy ground at Geelong. The fresh run says he'll take beating. VIPERSTRIKE (6) didn't handle the heavy going at Moe last time but had been good on debut in a decent maiden at Kilmore and is in the mix. CHARLOTTE'S WEB (8) similarly can improve on firmer footing third up while HEAVENLY PHAROAH (2) can run well on debut off a jumpout win here. SUGGESTED PLAY: Unstirred to win.
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AQUA STORM
SHANE JACKSON 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G T Ryan, M C Power & P Dawes Third-up today. First-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Angling For Info carrying 59.5kg at $2.20. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1425m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Zetheros with 59.5kg at $4. Finds a suitable race and rates highly. |
10 JACK HILL |
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HEAVENLY PHAROAH
VINCENT MALADY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch) Four-year-old gelding making debut by American Pharoah out of Heavenly Glow. Won a jump-out at Ballarat Synthetic on June 18. Watch the market. |
4 J ALLEN |
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KEEPY UPPY
CLINT MARSHALL 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs V M Marshall Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign got back early 8th of 10 at Nhill Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1150m, 5.5 len behind Black Cherry carrying 59.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign 8th of 12 at Bordertown 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 27 2025 over 1100m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Silky Smooth with 56kg at $31. Won a jump-out at Warrnambool on June 3. Might be better off following this outing. |
6 C NEWITT |
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TASMANIAN FOX
VINCENT MALADY 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch) Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw October 28 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Mandraki carrying 59.5kg at $18. On debut eighth of 11 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw September 28 over 1200m, 5 len behind Bakersbend carrying 59.5kg at $19. See this one. |
9 C J MACREDMOND |
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THE TORONADO KID
CHRIS CALTHORPE 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG E A Galante, J A Farac & A Farac Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1208m, in the wet; 25 len behind Too Tough with 59.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 12 over 1530m, 12 len behind Mislight carrying 59.5kg at $21. Can't have. |
7 R J HURDLE |
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VIPERSTRIKE
MATTHEW SMERDON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R J Watson Raced twice to date. At debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1107m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Signed By A Kiss with 59.5kg at $13. Second-up 8th of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1208m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Too Tough carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Go on that strong debut performance; can finish much closer. |
8 WILL GORDON |
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BLAZING BROOK
NIGEL BLACKISTON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J D Clark, Mrs D M Clark, P G Cochrane, D E Whiting, D J Beck, Mrs L J Richards, Ms R Renwick, Ms K Robb, A J Hounslow, I R Sest, R J Pitcher, Mrs L R Pitcher, Dr J E Mahoney, M Twycross, T R Peck, Butchers And Collectors & Fletcher Family Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1107m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Signed By A Kiss with 57.5kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Onlooker carrying 57.5kg at $41. Not among the chances. |
1 NEIL FARLEY |
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CHARLOTTE'S WEB
VINCENT MALADY 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch) Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1012m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tales Of Time with 57.5kg at $41. Second-up eased back early on 7th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1000m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Gina's A Star with 57.5kg at $21. Can bounce back. |
4 MITCHELL AITKEN |
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DON'T DOUBT DOTTIE
WILLIAM MORRISSEY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG D P Kerr, R P McDonald, Ms B L Gilcrist & W Morrissey Second run back. First-up after seven months 8th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1000m, 7 len behind Del Lirenza with 57.5kg at $91. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Dunkeld 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 15 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Magnabelle Royale with 56kg at $31. Can't recommend. |
8 NADIA DANIELS |
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FRECCIAROSSA
TOBY LAKE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG M A Schiavello, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Mrs P Caruso, D M C Willis, D A Smith, T J Nation, P A S Breden, P B Graham, D M Schiavello, S P Cunliffe, C C Sheppard, P F Klooster & A Chan Filly by Star Witness on debut. Fitter for a jump-out on June 18 at Ballarat Synthetic when finished sixth. Likely to be better for this experience. |
5 LACHLAN KING |
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RUBIBOO
WILLIAM MORRISSEY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG D P Kerr, R P McDonald, Ms B L Gilcrist & W Morrissey Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 8th of 10 at Burrumbeet Mdn-Sw on January 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Foremmakate with 56kg at $19. Can't have. |
2 TEODORE NUGENT |
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UNSTIRRED
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon), N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, R W Mutton, P Mitsikas, Mrs M A Birnie, T J Carey, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), S G Hodskiss, W A McTaggart, P T Murray, P R Orrico, G J Sanders, B Speers, J Muir & L Speers Gelding by Exceed And Excel facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Flemington on June 19. Ticks plenty of boxes first time out and should go close. |
3 HARRY COFFEY |
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