BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   04 Aug 2025
 
GOING: N

Eureka Concrete Maiden Plate 2100m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Not expecting them to go too hard. Tough middle distance race. EN MER (4) looks close to getting off the mark. Raced on speed and faded two back over shorter but a much improved race last time out to this journey here when just edged out. Can go one better. TRIPLE OH (12) was beaten for speed fresh then improved sharply out in journey last time. Fitter again and extra trip a big plus. Expected to feature. JUST LANDED (5) has been mixing distances and is way better than last couple suggest. This trip suits and happy to give another chance. SPOT THE GREY (9) was placed two back then disappointed last time here in the same race as En Mer. Another who can bounce back. BEBE'S LEGACY (10) is a two start maiden who ran a much improved race straight to 2000m latest and has good upside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with En Mer.
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DAVID DEAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D E Dean & Miss A I Seccull
Most recently 9th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Rivazza carrying 59.5kg at $151. The run before that got back early 6th of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Vidocq with 58kg at $41. Prefer to see him back in form.
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Red, White Diamond, Black And White Double Armbands
2 00304 CALGARY FLYER
DAN O'SULLIVAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs W L Daniels
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 1 over 2100m, 4 len behind Dun Wondering carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. The race before that ran last of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1700m, slow going 46 len behind Zakouma carrying 59.5kg at $101. Hard to beat on his best form.
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HARRY COFFEY
Gold, Silver Horseshoe And Whip, Purple Sleeves And Cap
3 66045 DANCE AND SHOUT
SHANE FLIEDNER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Platinum Thoroughbreds Victoria (Mgr: R Hoefchen), Dance And Shout (Mgr: A McKendry) & ABS Thoroughbreds & Racing (Mgr: Ms A E Blundell)
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Lady Elsa carrying 59.5kg at $151. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1500m, 3 len behind Grundy Three Votes carrying 59.5kg at $81. Will need to do a bit more.
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STEPHEN BROWN JNR
Navy Blue And Silver Seams, Silver PTV Logo
4 x0272 EN MER
NICK RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N R Ryan, D T Coleman, C E Coleman, W O'Neill, Mrs S O'Neill, J P Moerenhout, G N McDonald, B Evans, Mrs L N Mitchell, A J Arkinstall, P Smith, Ms S M King, P W Makiatea, Ms S Jansen, W Cook, Mrs M Cook, A Gilligan, D I Hill, S J Gordon & Charles St Syn 1 (Mgr: G W Birrell)
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 2100m, head behind Rhett carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1590m, slow going 3 len behind Flutterby carrying 59.5kg at $9. Looks close following two minor placings from last three.
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C NEWITT
Black, Grey Club And Crown, Black Cap, Grey Club And Crown
5 26257 JUST LANDED
ERIN MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J S Craddock, D J Craddock, Miss K J Cowan, N Muller, R Grusling & Mrs S G Heislers
Last start settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on July 18 over 2000m, 7 len behind Wyndinthewillows carrying 59.5kg at $6. Before that second last in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 2520m, 5 len behind One Brother carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Willing to give him another chance.
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J FRY
Black, Red Braces And Sleeves, Blue Cap
6 6548 LORD FOX
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Kalyan Park Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs P Howard), T Colosimo, M C Horsfall, A Mackinnon, G Carra, D A Gunther, A J Caddy, A Clorley, G Fernandez & M K W Holmberg
Last start 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1500m, 8 len behind The Printer with 59.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Max Rock carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Has been racing well. First try at the trip and can do much better.
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J ALLEN
Royal Blue, Gold Spots, Gold with Royal Blue Spots Sleeves And Cap
7 235x6 PLASTIC DREAMS
PATRICK KEARNEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Kearney
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on July 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Territorian carrying 59.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 2550m, 1.5 len behind Van Gerwen carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Capable of improvement but others still far more appealing.
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J NOONAN
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
8 84557 REWARD THE CROWN
BRIAN LAWLOR
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Brenlaw Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L R Lawlor) & M McGrath
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1500m, 6 len behind Grundy Three Votes carrying 59.5kg at $31. Before that 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 1 over 1500m, 7 len behind All In Vain with 59.5kg at $3.90. Might struggle again.
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LUCINDA BOYD
Navy Blue, Brown Sleeves, White Cap
9 66229 SPOT THE GREY
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, G P Heffernan, C A Lack, Telfer Racing (Mgr: Mrs F A Telfer), M Beausang, J A Cosgriff, P Cosgriff, D M Beavis, Dr K E Bail, Bray Jet (Mgr: M F Cosgriff), I've Got Your Six (Mgr: P Cosgriff) & D P D'ortenzio
Last start 9th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 2100m, 9 len behind Rhett carrying 59.5kg at $8. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 8 over 1500m, 2 len behind Grundy Three Votes carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Much better than latest and certainly worth another chance.
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J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Green Star, White And Green Hooped Sleeves, White And Green Star Cap
10 66 BEBE'S LEGACY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S C Cox & Mrs J M Cox
Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1628m, slow going 7 len behind Bruzani carrying 57.5kg at $61. Second-up 6th of 10 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Bismarck with 57.5kg at $11. Has upside and is among the leading chances.
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DECLAN BATES
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
11 80704 INSTINCTIVE SPIRIT
RHYS ARCHARD
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms B Archard
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Rhett with 57.5kg at $21. The race before that second last of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 2050m, in the wet; 11 len behind Monte Cassino carrying 57.5kg at $31. Better latest but not keen on her prospects.
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ZAC SPAIN
Pink, White Bow Tie And Pom Pom
12 28x55 TRIPLE OH
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start No 6 (Mgr: C Bennett), Flying Start Exclusive Fillies Club (Mgr: C Bennett), G Torbitt, Froth and Bubbles (Mgr: N Pool), R Cocks, BMG Racing (Mgr: A Barr), M Bath, One Job (Mgr: B Belcher), Ms C Mulholland, P Dodds, Ms M Vanroo, C Grabczewski, T Hull, R Coates & R Starr
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 8 at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1300m, in the wet; 8 len behind Miss Castelvecchio with 57kg at $4. Last start 5th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 15 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind The Printer with 57.5kg at $4.80. Fitter for two runs in and gets chance to break through.
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BEAU MERTENS
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 9x677 BLUE JEAN QUEEN
DANIEL KELLY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs V M Kelly, Mrs J Overall, B T Yon & A Overall
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 22 over 2100m, 7 len behind Rhett carrying 57.5kg at $151. Before that second last of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1400m, 12 len behind Vidocq with 56kg at $101. Expecting a similar result today.
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EOIN WALSH
Black, Lime Band
14 55657 GARNET BAY
TROY KILGOWER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Z Kilgower & T D Kilgower
At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on July 7 over 2200m, 7 len behind Rotating Soul carrying 57.5kg at $91. The race before that 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 23 over 2200m, 6 len behind Flash Of Dallas with 57.5kg at $31. Prepared to dismiss.
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P GATT
Blue, Red Diamond And Red Cap
15 29550 MISS DARKSIDE
TROY KILGOWER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Z Kilgower & T D Kilgower
Last start 10th of 13 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Wollemia Angel carrying 57.5kg at $201. Before that eased back early on 5th of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 2200m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Filadeel carrying 57.5kg at $41. Don't dismiss.
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JASON WEBB
Blue, Red Diamond And Cap