BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   13 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

Ian Reasons 70th Birthday Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: AW     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Cracking tempo with Flux and Timely Tom leading the way. TELL US TOLL (12) should be ready to fire getting to 1200m third up. The return at Ballarat was good before perhaps being unsuited staying at 1000m last time when struggling to make inroads. Fitter again now and should take beating. MOAKSUN (5) is knocking on the door with three minor placings this preparation, not far away at Pakenham last time out. Steps to 1200m for the first time but only needs to hold his form to be right there. RUNCHICKENRUN (9) put in a better effort at Geelong when last seen, finding the line well to grab second. Improving sort who will be hard to hold out late. FLUX (2) is a 15-start maiden who hasn't been all that far away this time in. The run two back when second at Horsham has him firmly in the mix. SHIMAZY (10) is a lightly raced 6yo mare in her first campaign who wouldn't shock. SUGGESTED PLAY: Tell Us Toll to win.
1 509x0 BRAVUE
AUSTY COFFEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms B Coffey
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 11 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 9 len behind Summer Night carrying 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up 9th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Phantom Prince carrying 59.5kg at $12. Unlikely to threaten.
4
WILL GORDON
Black, Orange Horseshoe, Armbands And Cap
2 3x725 FLUX
RODNEY FOSTER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Foster Racing (Mgr: R D Foster) & G H E Goyne
At the latest run 5th of 8 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Tangoette carrying 59.5kg at $5. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Quizlet carrying 59.5kg at $1.90. Definite winning chance. Major player on best form.
10
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue And White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Pom Pom
3 x3743 INFER
TAMMY BIRNIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss T L Birnie, B C Carroll, D K Hardacre, T N Blacker, A K Henderson, A P Steinicke, D Birnie, J M Ryan, R Clarke & P G Vowles
Going well. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Spirited Defence carrying 59.5kg at $26. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 4th of 13 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Chilli Reaper with 59.5kg at $6. Has been racing well. Rough hope.
8
MILOS BUNJEVAC
Black, Red And White Off Centre Stripes, White Band With Red Spot On Cap
4 x5900 LIGHTNING JOEY
JOHN SALANITRI
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock P/L's Miss Josephine (Mgr: S Hancox), K Anderson, T Bannan, A Beadle, J Clarke, M Egan, T Johnstone, A Mercaldi, D Milne, M Milne, R Penman, D Pisani, T Tomarchio, P Schultz, I Whalley, Puntingmansoldiers (Mgr: C Thompson), KALVAKA (Mgr: B O'Brien) & Bendigo CC (Mgr: L Gaskell)
Last start eased back early on 11th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind A Beach In June with 59.5kg at $101. The run before that second last of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1112m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Maingirlmaddy carrying 59.5kg at $26. Not going well enough.
6
J NOONAN
Pink, White Quarters, Pink Cap
5 6x223 MOAKSUN
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (A A El-Fahkri), P T Doyle, G C Matterson, D A Kennedy, Parky Boys Go Racing (M S Cox), Kratzie Racing Fab 4 (D W Kratzmann) & Kratzie Racing No 45 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann)
Racing well. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Yolo carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Shamateur with 59.5kg at $10. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to take this out.
12
MITCHELL AITKEN
Blue, Black Stripes And Cap
6 0x TIMELY TOM
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Girraween Racing
Resuming today after only having had one start and then had eight months break. At debut last start failed to make an impression; second last of 13 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Maui Man carrying 59.5kg at $26. Had three recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial won a Caulfield Heath jump-out on May 21. Watch the betting.
3
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Old Gold, Black Star, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 90x9 BOGIE MISS
MICHAEL SELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L Catoggio, G H Parkinson, V Catoggio, C E Broughton, J J Thornycroft, L Havard, Mrs V L Catoggio & S Morris
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months 9th of 11 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1100m, 6 len behind Les Garcons with 57.5kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 20 2023 over 1103m, 9 len behind Pisanello carrying 56kg at $51. Can't see her turning things around.
7
J KEATING
Aqua, Black And White Diamonds, Aqua Sleeves And Cap
8 5200x FIGURANTE
KEVIN MCCARTIN
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
S McCartin, K G McCartin, Mrs A V McCartin, Miss L S McCartin, Miss S M Matthews, Miss G E McCartin, C A Matthews & T Nesbitt
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Donald Mdn-Sw April 7 over 1620m, 23 len behind Littlebitcheeky with 57.5kg at $81. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw October 20 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind Cash Converter with 57.5kg at $61. Prefer to see how she returns.
9
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Gold Cap
9 x7752 RUNCHICKENRUN
PAUL KOUMIS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs B L Dunscombe
At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Geelong F&M Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1243m, head behind Teresprit carrying 58kg at $8. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1212m, 9 len behind Impish Lady carrying 57.5kg at $31. Big chance on latest.
11
ALANA KELLY
Yellow, Purple Braces, Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Star
10 435 SHIMAZY
PAUL JONES
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms N L Osborne, Mrs K L Thomson, RJ Thomson, D Mcnamara, A J Swain, Miss R Moos, D C Jones, D L O'Donnell & P A G Jones
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Pianta carrying 56kg at $4.40. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on April 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Like A Diamond carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. The run two back gives her a chance.
1
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Red, Black Checks And Striped Sleeves
11 69054 STARCHINO
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock
Last start 4th of 10 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1300m, 6 len behind Our Wishbone with 57.5kg at $41. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Swift Power with 57.5kg at $81. Prefer to watch at this stage.
5
PATRICK MOLONEY
Pink And White Quarters, Pink Cap
12 63x24 TELL US TOLL
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M J Hirst & Mrs J R Freedman
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Areyoureadyforit carrying 57.5kg at $20. Second-up 4th in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Oceansprint with 57.5kg at $8. Hard to beat.
2
DECLAN BATES
Royal Blue And Gold Hoops, White And Red Seams Sleeves, Black Cap
13 559x6 STEALING SOULS
DAN MEAGHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dan Meagher Racing (Mgr: D F Meagher) & Trives Racing (Mgr: Mrs K E Johnson)
Second run back. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after nine months did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1457m, 3 len behind Bells Of Steel with 59.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Doomben Mdn on June 19 over 1350m, 4 len behind Strapperoo with 59kg at $16. Expect he'll find this too tough.
6
J MASKIELL
Red, Black Epaulettes, Gold Stars Sleeves, Gold Star Cap
14 50x98 SIZZANO
JESSIE CONSTANTINE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
S R Sharp
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 9 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 906m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Pentonville Road with 56kg at $18. Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on May 25 over 900m, slow going 9 len behind The Kill Club carrying 54kg at $26. Has run out of chances.
12
MELISSA JULIUS
Pink, Grey Horseshoe And Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Pink Cap, Grey Horseshoes