BALLARAT SYNTHETIC 26 Jun 2026
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Global Turf Maiden Plate 1200m Track: Synthetic Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Solid pace with Perlage finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. EXPENSIVE TASTE (11) resumes with form head and shoulders above these. Three runs to date have all been in the money, the latest in the G2 VRC Sires when beaten 1.3 lengths. Kicks off on her home deck and should be taking care of these. HARRY DE LAD (2) continues to race very well with runs spaced, third in a strong maiden two back before a close-up effort at Horsham. He's fit and will roll forward to take catching. BLACKJACK (1) resumes, a former McEvoy horse. He's trialled quite well in South Australia and had shown ability in QLD in his maiden campaign, respecting. VERY FAMOUS (9) resumes having hinted at some ability last time in, level of improvement is the key here. FORWARD HO (6) is going okay and can stick on for a place. SUGGESTED PLAY: Expensive Taste should be winning.
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BLACKJACK
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Angaston Park SA (Mgr: W G Mitchell) & A Brown Resumes. Finished off last preparation third of 16 at Sunshine Coast Mdn January 1 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Possibilities carrying 58kg at $2.45. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind War King with 57kg at $2.80. Expected to feature. |
1 TEODORE NUGENT |
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HARRY DE LAD
TOM DABERNIG 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Dr R L White Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 38 day let-up. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 22 over 1125m, 5 len behind Marsept with 58kg at $26. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 1.4 len behind Makarim carrying 59.5kg at $1.75. Has race fitness and will take catching. |
9 J ALLEN |
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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 long odds at debut, ran on 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 got back early 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. Hard to find many positives. |
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ELLE LIZZY
WAYNE WALTERS 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG J Morell Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn Hcp on May 25 2025 over 900m, slow going 28 len behind The Kill Club with 57.5kg at $61. Give her this barring a market move. |
5 MS K WALTERS |
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FLYING NIC
ANDREW BOBBIN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG T N Porter Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Havilah with 53.5kg at $10. The start before that 8th of 13 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Fierce Dreams carrying 57.5kg at $71. Likely to find this a bit tougher and others appeal more. |
2 TAYLA CAMERON |
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FORWARD HO
JOHN MOLONEY 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Tara Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Neate) At the latest run led to the turn then faded 6th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1212m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Bold Secret carrying 57.5kg at $12. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Le Notre with 58kg at $12. Each way hope. |
8 BAILEY KINNINMONT |
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LADY COURREGE
GRAHAM DONALDSON 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 57.0KG G L Donaldson, Mrs E L Pontelandolfo, T N Donaldson, G J Donaldson & L T Donaldson Last start ran second last of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 14 over 1300m, on a wet track; 30 len behind Sparkles with 57.5kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 9 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, 3 len behind Cresta Crystal with 57kg at $13. Will need to lift. |
7 J MASKIELL |
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PERLAGE
ANDREW NOBLET 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mrs A L Noblet, Dr L Woolford, D Jenson, W A McTaggart, P T Murray, B J Molloy, J Troon, St Pauls Boys (Mgr: G F Strybosch), Show Cause, D S Wakefield, A Sheehan, J M Dash, D J O'Loughlin & C J Leonard At debut, raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Gina's A Star carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Has a bit to find. |
5 C J MACREDMOND |
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VERY FAMOUS
DOMINIC SUTTON 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton) & S Chappell Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1590m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Imponderable carrying 57kg at $5.50. On debut sixth of 9 at Kyneton 3yo Mdn-Sw November 5 over 1203m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Asiatic carrying 56kg at $7.50. Can be hitting the line. |
6 RYAN HOUSTON |
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SPECIFIC OUTCOME
ANTHONY COSGRIFF 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs R N Cosgriff, K J Marshall, P G Cosgriff, G P Heffernan, M Duckworth, C A Melville, M MITVALSKY, G A Holdsworth, S J Holmes, D R Ellis, R I Bowie, K J Hughes, W Roberts, T L Jones, G D Nicholson, D Cosgriff, Miss S Costigan & S Wright Two-year-old gelding (Capitalist - Orchestrator) who was bought for AUD $ 10,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Adelaide Yearling Sale). He has four recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Ballarat Synthetic over 850m on June 3. Market best guide. |
3 V LE BOEUF |
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EXPENSIVE TASTE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Kildalton Park Racing (Mgr: D Gordon), Cannon Hayes Stud (Mgr: D Morrissey), A Guoga, Five Pronged Attack (Mgr: Miss O Nangle) & Needham Racing (Mgr: T Needham) Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Vrc Sires' March 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Grinzinger Heart carrying 55kg at $31. On debut second last in a small field at Morphettville 2yo Hcp January 31 over 1050m, 4.5 len behind Ole Go with 57kg at $3.10. Form last time stands clear. |
4 HARRY COFFEY |
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SPIRIT OF NICCONI
CAMERON TEMPLETON 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Farm Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran second last of 11 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1100m, 14 len behind Medicinal carrying 56kg at $151. First up last campaign 9th of 12 at Flemington in the G3 Maribyrnong Plt on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Tornado Valley with 56kg at $101. Fitter for a jump-out on June 2 at Pakenham when finished fourth. See this. |
12 A MC CABE |
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YOU'REMYWONDERWALL
MATTHEW SMERDON 3YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, did the work up front then tired ran second last of 13 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1100m, slow going 19 len behind Fierce Dreams carrying 59.5kg at $3. Last start couldn't go on with it; 6th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Yuki carrying 59.5kg at $12. Needs more time. |
4 WILL GORDON |
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LE GLACON
SONNY COOMBES 4YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG A K Jackson, J G Cannon & B J Dunkley At the latest run did the work up front then tired 7th of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1425m, in the wet; 11 len behind Zetheros with 59.5kg at $151. Before that ran second last of 7 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1012m, slow going 8 len behind Tales Of Time carrying 59.5kg at $101. Prepared to leave alone today. |
10 JASON WEBB |
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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 At the latest run ran last of 12 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on June 1 over 1107m, slow going 8 len behind Signed By A Kiss carrying 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 with 57.5kg at $41. Hasn't shown enough. |
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