BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   05 Jul 2024
 
GOING: N

Veolia Maiden Plate 1500m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Although a few sit handy there won't be a great deal of early pressure. RADSTAR (7) is a 15-start maiden but is racing well and finds a winnable race. She broke a long run of minor placings when striking a heavy track last start at Ballarat but firmer footing on the synthetic here could suit. Strong hope. NORWEGIAN SPIRIT (4) grabbed his first career placing last start at Wangaratta over 1300m and should be suited by the extra furlong this time around. Open to further improvement and can win. UNWIND (9) is a filly by Raise The Flag on debut for the Ciaron Maher yard. Finds a nice race to kick off in. SHADEELAA (12) ran a better race at this track and trip last time out and can continue to improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Radstar to win.
1 0 CHOCTAW
WILLIAM MORRISSEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P J Hawks, A J Cranston, Ms H A Harrison, D A Hawks, W Morrissey, J Butler, O P Hawks, N Ljaskevic, Miss A Ljaskevic, Ms S E Thomas & Ms M Clarke
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Liberami carrying 59.5kg at $101. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
11
T P MADDEN
Navy Blue, Red five Stars And Sleeves, Red CAP,Navy Blue Star Cap
2 455x9 MOISSANITE
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Pinecliff Racing, A K Racing, Extra Joss, B D Nettlefold, G J P Van Ameyden, C S White, Carty Racing, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd, D Edmonds, V Kheir & C C Robertson
Second-up. First-up after five months 9th of 12 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1350m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Write Your Own with 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Yahoo Bar with 58kg at $4.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
11
MITCHELL AITKEN
Lime Green, Dark Green four leaf green clover, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 76400 MY PREDICTION
RHYS ARCHARD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mangalore Park Racing (Mgr: S J Hinchcliffe) Cohuna Coffee Club (Mgr: J G Brown) D J Humphreys, Mrs J L Humphreys, A D Hicks & Mrs L Hicks
Most recently 12th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 2400m, 12 len behind Everlasting Kiss carrying 59.5kg at $81. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 2000m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Engeline with 59.5kg at $26. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
12
J FRY
BLACK, WHITE QUARTERS, PINK SLEEVES AND CAP
4 56x53 NORWEGIAN SPIRIT
GRAHAM DONALDSON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
G L Donaldson, Mrs E L Pontelandolfo, TN Donaldson, L T Donaldson & Mrs B J Stone
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 10 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Oak Park Rebel with 59.5kg at $26. Second-up 3rd of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Guarded Optimist carrying 59.5kg at $7. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
4
NEIL FARLEY
NAVY, WHITE EPAULETTES, TANGERINE SLEEVES, TANGERINE CAP, WITH HOOPS
5 x0x80 SET FOR SUCCESS
BENJAMIN BUCKLEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B Buckley & D Hurley
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1214m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Night Colours with 59.5kg at $101. Second-up 10th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind Special Dancer with 59.5kg at $151. Hard to have on recent efforts.
7
J DAROSE
Silver, Gold Crossed Sashes, Grey And Gold Stars Sleeves, Grey CAP,Gold Star, Gold Pom Pom
6 8x45x SINGING DUKE
DOUG WHITWORTH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
K W Lofthouse
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tactics queried; fifth of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw May 1 2021 over 1800m, soft track; 10 len behind Delegated with 59.5kg at $21. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw April 6 2021 over 1600m, 8 len behind Wisaka with 59.5kg at $21. Not at this stage.
14
MS C PULS
Royal Blue, White Maltese Cross And Cap
7 32225 RADSTAR
THOMAS CARBERRY
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M Carberry
Most recently 5th of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Coral Emperor carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1500m, slow going 2 len behind Leica Trooper with 57.5kg at $6.50. This is well within her grasp.
6
J ALLEN
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
8 8 SPICYRHONDA
PAUL BANKS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S J Nielsen
Was at very long odds at debut, 8th of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1300m, 15 len behind Born To Shine with 57.5kg at $101. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
8
MELISSA JULIUS
Black, Gold Cross, White Fleur De Lys In Each Corner, Gold Cap
9 UNWIND
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher)
First-starter by Raise The Flag out of Breathe Easy. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Watch the market.
1
THEODORE LADD
Aqua Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross And Striped Sleeves, Striped Cap
10 7 HAYABUSA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Y Onizuka & Y Suzuki
Was at big odds at debut, eased back early on 7th of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1200m, 8 len behind Savvyrocker with 58kg at $41. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
3
A DARMANIN
Red And White Checks, Red Sleeves, White ArmBands, Red Cap, White Stripes
11 0 MIGHTY MORTY
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, G P Heffernan, S C ANDERSON, P G Cosgriff, Lockdown Lads (Mgr: T J Harvey), Ms K L Cody, Mrs L S Cody, G A Holdsworth, B L Hannon, Mrs G Beausang, D Bindley, Mrs D Stroschein, B Franklin, J Joss, J A Cosgriff & D Cosgriff
Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 18 over 1200m, 19 len behind Savvyrocker carrying 58kg at $151. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
10
MICKAELLE MICHEL
 Gold, Black Stripes, black sleeves, gold stars,black cap,gold STAR
12 9x85 SHADEELAA
MATT CUMANI
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
M S S Cumani, JK Strongman, River Valley Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S S Craig), Cannon Hayes Stud (Mgr: D Morrissey), A T Bowers, Motza (Mgr: D Stephen), No Mistakes Racing (Mgr: J P Oehlers), G L Hales, G Henderson, J Prior, M J Alderman, J D Kilmartin, C M Vilcins & Ms L N Gazzard
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Bendigo 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Grinzinger Pod carrying 58kg at $26. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1500m, 5 len behind Peerless Lad with 57kg at $11. Genuine hope on best form.
9
EOIN WALSH
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap
13 78 COUS COUS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
Having third race start. At debut, 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Jaskier carrying 57.5kg at $8. Second-up 8th of 11 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Akitu carrying 57.5kg at $21. Capable of a strong showing.
15
LAURA LAFFERTY
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
14 70x JACKSON RUN
BEN O'FARRELL
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 59.0KG
M J Hirst & Mrs S L Cairns
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1600m, 8 len behind Rusty Gold carrying 59.5kg at $151. On debut seventh of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw November 12 over 1406m, 7 len behind Major Makeover carrying 59.5kg at $61. Hard to enthuse.
5
R J HURDLE
Gold And Blue Hoops, White Sleeves, Red Seams, Black Cap
15 0q56x MUDDY PUDDLES
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Grampians Racing (Mgr: A R Bobbin)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Kerang Bm58 December 26 2022 over 1800m, 5 len behind Ascot Road with 58kg at $3.80. On debut tenth of 14 at Ballarat 3yo F Mdn-Sw October 20 2022 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Luna Diva with 57kg at $41. Sure to be thereabouts.
2
SARAH FIELD
Aqua, White Grampians Racing Logo And Cap
16 x0899 NINE OF HEARTS
QUINTON SCOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Q Scott, C Hood, J Mitchell, G Hood, K A J Peach, BF Hurley,P A Johnston, K J Longmuir, Mrs M M Longmuir & Mrs B Scott
Last start 9th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1715m, 8 len behind Eye For An Eye with 55.5kg at $151. The race before that second last of 10 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, 11 len behind Miss Winslet with 58kg at $101. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
1
TAYLA CHILDS
Black, White Maltese Cross, White Cap
17 8x597 ALREDDYADIVA
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
FLR Alreddyadiva, Simon Zahra Racing Pty Ltd, M Wolsey, SJV, K Claydon, D Minton, E Sempio, G Carolan, M Karami, R Cox, P Hoskins, Golfers, Mcplugger, The Covians Racing & NMSC Racing
Resumes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Cantolago carrying 58kg at $41. The run before that 9th of 13 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1406m, 5.5 len behind Shifty Tycoon carrying 57.5kg at $81. Chance with the aid of an inside stall.
2
NAVY BLUE, WHITE AND GOLD CRESCENT, GOLD CAP