BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   17 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

McGrath Ballarat Maiden Plate 1000m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Polar Opposite. ZOUCAT (11) improved sharply on a good track at Mornington, beaten 2.5L racing forward. She maps well, and the shorter sprint shouldn't prove a bother. The well-bred filly is in the premier stable and is ready to break through. CARTIER ISLAND (4) has an awkward barrier but has Coffey aboard and presents off a sharper effort at Wangaratta. She'll be right in it with average luck. RENEGE (2) had been going well, and best to forgive the flop here 4 days ago. Placed at the track three starts back and from an inside barrier, he's worth another chance. KAMIGAMO (12) debuts with Linda engaged. She's shown enough at the jump-outs to consider. RAMBITION (1) has the blinkers applied for the first time and can show more. His best would have him in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Zoucat.
1 73x64 RAMBITION
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Toward Reward Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M Sellick), S W Fisher, J A Simpson, Mrs R Simpson, Ms J E Taylor, D Casey, The Five Kingsmen (Mgr: T King), Miss T Humphrey, G Wallace, R Mcgregor, B Mcgregor, T Goddard, R Herston, N Bevan, H Messing, Ms L Trimble, Ms M Simmonds, Mrs J Sharp, N Ford & Miss D Wedge
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 13 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Grand Intention with 59kg at $20. Second-up 4th of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Per Sempre with 59.5kg at $2.60. Rock hard fit now, and is a chance.
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WILL GORDON
Bottle Green, Red Diagonal Stripes, White TR, Sleeves And Cap With Pom Pom
2 x3227 RENEGE
THOMAS CONLAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M McIntosh, R D Heffernan, Two Butchers & The Cook (Mgr: P M Revell), J C McIntosh, Ms M A Hill, D A Organ, R Toull, Miss K Moisis, R Wilczynski, H Thompson, T Else, L A Mcinerney, S Jarvis, L McIntosh, Mrs K J Organ, S Weerasinghe, N Sestan, J Mitchell, Miss E Conroy & M Owen
Form hard to fault. At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 12 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Star Territory carrying 58kg at $2.80. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Cool Charlie carrying 59.5kg at $7. Rates highly on recent form and should be in the finish again.
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ALANA KELLY
Mauve, Black FX And Seams
3 7x756 WHATDOYA MEAN
HEATH CHALMERS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A Chalmers, P W Carter, Mrs M T Saville, Mrs E E Chalmers, C R Wilson, G Campbell, Ms M King, M C Reed, K S Siebert & D G Kennedy
Last start 6th of 11 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Summer Night carrying 59.5kg at $21. Before that 5th of 12 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1100m, 2 len behind The Creed with 59.5kg at $41. Passing here.
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NEIL FARLEY
Fluorescent Yellow, Charcoal Diamonds And Pom Pom
4 44 CARTIER ISLAND
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
L Koumi
Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th in a small field at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Trembles carrying 56kg at $12. Last start 4th of 8 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Wiltshire Square with 57.5kg at $31. Well placed and gets her chance to break through.
10
HARRY COFFEY
Red, Silver Diamond And Cap
5 9x000 HAND CRAFTED
Ann-Jeanette Tindale
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
B J Tindale
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 20 len behind Spirited Defence carrying 57.5kg at $81. Last start second last of 12 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, slow going 16 len behind Star Territory carrying 56kg at $26. Favouring others.
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C J MACREDMOND
Royal Blue, White And Red Hooped Sleeves
6 3 NEXT STEP IOWA
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
K L Eagle, C J Eagle, Miss L K Eagle & Ms K A Wilkie
First starter by Brazen Beau out of Burlington Miss. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Caulfield on June 4.
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White, Pale Blue And Royal Blue Hoops, Pale Blue Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 80x80 OAMARU SKY
JULIE SCHMIDT
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
E W Nichols, Ms J A Schmidt, A F Nicholl, B W Leitch, T L Schmidt & Mrs H L Schmidt
Third-up today. Resuming couldn't go on with it; 8th of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1000m, 7 len behind Per Sempre with 57.5kg at $201. Second run from a spell raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Corowa Mdn on June 2 over 900m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Majestic Maremma with 55kg at $81. Others preferred.
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A DARMANIN
Lime Green, Burgundy Hoops
8 6x PETIT REVE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G Dollman & Mrs A M Dollman
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when got back early 6th of 8 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 19 2024 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Elba carrying 56kg at $15. Gets in well and keep safe.
4
BEAU TRELOAR
Black, White M, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
9 5 POLAR OPPOSITE
JAMIE EDWARDS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Fernrigg Farm (Mgr: Mrs R L Kelly)
At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 975m, 5.5 len behind Dobkins with 56kg at $10. Later.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Pink, Black Diamonds And Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 05x6 SNOWBALL
ANDREW NOBLET
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet
Second run back. First-up after two months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1000m, 7 len behind Cool Charlie with 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind The Grumpy Bear with 56kg at $26. Hard to have.
11
JAYLAH KENNEDY
White, Pale Blue Star, Navy And Pale Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
11 43 ZOUCAT
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Ms J Paydon, J S McDonnell, Mrs A McDonnell, A K Racing, Double R Thoroughbreds, Widden Stud Pty Ltd, D N R D & A N Parkinson Racing, D Edmonds, Halatex Pty Ltd & M Pearce
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th in a small field at Newcastle Mdn on April 23 over 900m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Hawker Hall carrying 57kg at $9.50. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Chocolate Box with 57.5kg at $10. Has plenty of upside and looks sure to feature.
3
DECLAN BATES
Orange, Purple Cap
12 KAMIGAMO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin)
First starter by Exceedance out of Kyoto Moon purchased for NZD $ 55,000 (NZB 2024 Karaka - Book 1). Has a total of four trials leading in today's debut. Well educated and keep safe.
9
LINDA MEECH
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap