BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   25 Jun 2024
 
GOING: N

Peter Tobin Funerals Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: AW     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Invinciboo to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. HELL OF A TRIP (7) got the shuffle up at the wrong time last start at Echuca 12 days ago and hit the line strongly after that, finishing fourth. She was in the money twice before that and is ready to win a race like this. OUR DUKE (2) has been trying to win a race for a long time and was third in a 5-horse field fresh up on this track before producing a battling effort last time out, again on this track but did have to travel wide that day. He is worth another chance in this, for a place at least. TRUSTING YOU (4) has looked a lot better in his last couple of runs and even though he may never win a race, he is capable of a top 4 finish in this lineup. LADY OF STEEL (8) made up some late ground when finishing fifth fresh up and she should be improved by that run. This field is not strong by any means and she is worth including in all combinations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hell Of A Trip to win.
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KEITH BOURKE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
K T Bourke
Jumped at very long odds at debut, second last of 7 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Buzz City carrying 59.5kg at $51. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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R J HURDLE
Green, Orange Stripes And Cap
2 78x37 OUR DUKE
SHAY KEATING
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S M Keating, G W Cann, C Attana, Mrs G Attana, M Humphreys & D W Aiken
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Golden Warrior carrying 58kg at $8. Last start eased back early on 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Noble Legend carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
4
NEIL FARLEY
TEAL, GREY FIVE STARS, GREY SLEEVES ,GREY CAP
3 06x ROLL ON BIG RED
ANDREW PAYNE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L G Hoffmann & Miss C A Cousins
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw March 17 over 1009m, 4.5 len behind Mr Hansel with 59.5kg at $15. On debut ran last of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 8 over 1200m, 14 len behind Oh Too Good with 59.5kg at $8. Prefer others.
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WILL GORDON
Bottle Green, Cream Diagonal Stripes And Armbands, Bottle Green Cap, Cream Pom Pom
4 89556 TRUSTING YOU
DEANNE TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs D K Taylor & W Taylor
Last start 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Noble Legend carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Kate's Tiara carrying 59.5kg at $21. Will be winding up strongly.
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B RAWILLER
BLACK, WHITE AND BLACK STARS SASH, white sleeves,, black stars, white cap, black STARS
5 7x261 WRITE YOUR OWN
LINDSEY SMITH
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
B Spicer, H Sambor, R Partington, D Wockner, Prestige Racing 6 (Mgr: S Roth), B P Morrissey, S B Young, C Carter, C R Essex, Mrs K L Sparkes, M C Sparkes, A M Dowie, P G Wells, J T Melgan, T M Forrester, C P Simpson, Weak (Mgr: C P Simpson) & Brett 2023 (Mgr: Mrs H Pentifallo), C Fisher & V Fisher
Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Warrnambool 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Ti Tree Lad carrying 59.5kg at $19. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tatsu with 59.5kg at $4. Expected to perform well.
3
Fred W Kersley
YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE KNIGHT, ROYAL BLUE AND YELLOW STRIPE SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, ROYAL BLUE STAR
6 480x8 EXQUISITE VISION
REECE GOODWIN
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
N Lawrence & Ms M T Lawrence
Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 8th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1100m, 7 len behind Kate's Tiara carrying 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Willmott carrying 57.5kg at $8. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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JACK HILL
SILVER, BLACK SPOTS SASH, BLACK AND SILVER SPOTS SLEEVES, SPOTS CAP, BLACK POM POM
7 x5234 HELL OF A TRIP
PATRICK PAYNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J V O'Neill, M J Lihou, Ms M G Eggington, P D Robinson, G C W Bennett, S R Boschetti, G D Agnew, D Schwarzer, M J Curtain, Mrs C Atkins, N D Rance, V A Tassone, Mrs C A Trompf, M McGrath, Mrs LE Jones, K C Jones, East West Connection (Mgr: T D Bruton) & Paccam Racing (Mgr: C J Frayne)
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 11 at Echuca 3yo F Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tuscan Storey with 57kg at $6.50. The run before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Platinum Field carrying 57.5kg at $3. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
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BEAU MERTENS
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE STAR, RED CAP
8 585x5 LADY OF STEEL
SHAY KEATING
5YO  GR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
K Parry
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Noble Legend carrying 57.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on January 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Take The Prize with 55.5kg at $26. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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ALANA KELLY
SKY BLUE, ROYAL BLUE P, M AND COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CUFFS, QUARTERED CAP
9 03 INVINCIBOO
SYMON WILDE
2YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
J M Tresize, W F Johnstone, T Coyne, J R Quinn, M Quinn, E Droop, G Woodward, Mrs P M Tresize, Mrs B R Johnstone, Ms S E Coyne, Ms A Lewison, Mrs R J Droop & Mrs S K Woodward
Third race start today. At debut, ran last of 15 at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp on May 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 32 len behind La Pleine Lune carrying 58kg at $19. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Edenhope 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 9 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Call To Glory carrying 57kg at $8. Each way value.
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J NOONAN
Green And White Stripes, Green Sleeves, Red Cap