Ballarat   10 Mar 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Heat 2 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.54)  

Just a modest pace in store without noted speed runners engaged. CHRONIC (3) showed ability early in his first campaign then went off the bail last couple of runs before a spell. Best figures stack right up and can get off the mark in a suitable race fresh. MANIFEST THE MILLI (5) is another who hasn't raced since a poor run last time. Fitter for two trials, placing most recently. Has placed fresh and expected to feature. BJARNE (2) showed little early speed then came with a powerful run to finish second last time out over 1212m at Sale. One of the main contenders. MYWIFEISNOTHERE (6) could only manage to finish eighth, beaten 6 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1200m at Yarra Valley after he gave away a big start. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. UNRIDDLE (8) is a 29 start maiden who has had too many chances but does keep winding up so can sneak into the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stick with Chronic fresh.
1 6x596 BIALIATSKI
WILLIAM MORRISSEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A J Bridges, M B Manley, P J Eberhard, A Schreenan, C Schreenan, J E Schreenan, R G Lindsay, Mrs A Manley, M Olver, Pegasoi (Mgr: M T Ryan), B Olver, M Ryan & Ms S Lang
Last start 6th of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 21 over 1209m, 2.5 len behind Good Onya Champ carrying 59.5kg at $8. The start before that second last of 10 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1103m, 5.5 len behind Vinnie's Turn carrying 59.5kg at $4. Going well. Rates highly and should be prominent.
6
J ALLEN
Blue With Red And White Sleeves, Red Cap
2 x8482 BJARNE
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
R D Griffiths, Mrs S G Griffiths, Ms S Cibau, J T Delisser, D R Healy, D J Mcbride, Mrs A M Miles, Mrs J Sargeant, Mrs A F Wregg, J P Wregg, M A Wregg, R B Wregg, The Perfect Martini No.2 (Mgr:B M Healy), Veloce Racing (Mgr:G Russo), CVT Racing Club (Mgr:TM Macdonald), Browns & Kirks (Mgr:S D Brown)
Most recently 2nd of 8 at Sale Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 1212m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Louis Barthas carrying 59.5kg at $11. The start before that 8th of 12 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Light Moves with 59.5kg at $12. Making headway. Capable of a big finish.
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L CURRIE
Red, White And Black Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
3 4460x CHRONIC
MICHAEL TEMPLETON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R M K Thompson, S L Baldwin, J M McLean, C J Baldwin, C E Moore, M K Vilcins, Mrs A Vilcins, Mrs M J Vilcins & M P Ahern
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Sale 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 26 over 1400m, soft track; 13 len behind Baywatch carrying 59.5kg at $15. On debut eighth of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Launceston carrying 59.5kg at $31. Has upside and is expected to go well.
1
JAKE DUFFY
Green, Gold Shamrock And Cap
4 23x00 LITTLE THEODORE
SHANE FLIEDNER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S R Fliedner, G C Chapman, D G Phipps, D A Williams, D Lowe, M I Barnes, P J Scully, K G Scully, B E Scully, S Richter, J T Kneebone, Bendigo Classic Racing (Mgr: S R Fliedner), Highly Charged (Mgr: A L Rickard), Five Schooners Seven (Mgr: C Coombes) & Intags Titc (Mgr: C Intagliata)
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1103m, 6 len behind Cosmic Grace carrying 59.5kg at $7. Last start 12th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on February 20 over 1300m, 9 len behind Vim Vitae carrying 59.5kg at $61. Hard to be confident on what we have seen since his return.
7
HARRY COFFEY
White, Red Diagonal Stripes And Cap
5 3429x MANIFEST THE MILLI
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
D T O'Brien & Mrs J O'Brien
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1427m, 13 len behind Blue Cowboy carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw June 29 over 1400m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Royal Inference with 69.5kg at $3.60. Has placed fresh and expected to feature.
5
JORDAN CHILDS
Navy Blue, White Checked Sleeves And Cap
6 6968 MYWIFEISNOTHERE
SIMONE WALKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss S Walker & A D Walker
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Brazen Fling carrying 59.5kg at $13. The start before that 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on January 21 over 1000m, 4 len behind Fast 'N' Inzaine carrying 56.5kg at $13. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
9
BAILEY KINNINMONT
White, Purple Stars, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, White And Purple Star Cap
7 540x RECYCLE KING
SCOTT CAMERON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L Cheng
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation tenth of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw September 25 over 1440m, 5 len behind Thinxzo with 59.5kg at $101. On debut fifth of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Unifies with 59.5kg at $8.50. Expecting a bright return.
14
D W STACKHOUSE
Pink, Black Braces And Cap
8 54532 UNRIDDLE
RORY HUNTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs S E A Hunter, G P Heffernan, C Peart, B Jones, Duc Racing (Mgr: K P J Cremen), L Rose, D Moore
Racing well recently. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Aussie Adaptor with 59.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Baked carrying 59.5kg at $14. Has had a lot of tries but will be winding up strongly as always.
10
MELEA CASTLE
Purple, Green Stripes And Cap
9 8x383 DAME I AM
SHAY KEATING
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S A Davis
At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Bel Mezyaan carrying 57.5kg at $101. The run before that 8th of 10 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw on January 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mosquito Award carrying 57.5kg at $12. Sure to measure up.
7
MELISSA JULIUS
Royal Blue, Red Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom
10 764x5 FIGURANTE
KEVIN MCCARTIN
6YO  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
Second-up. First-up after six months 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Wazing carrying 54.5kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kawa carrying 58kg at $41. This looks too tough.
11
SARAH FIELD
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Gold Cap
11 HURRY UP POPPY
MICHAEL KENT
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
K B Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss N M Burke)
Mare by Smart Missile on debut. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on February 9. Market looks best guide to chances.
12
D W STACKHOUSE
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap
12 0x MADDIEOPS
DEANNE TAYLOR
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs D K Taylor, W Taylor, D S Jones & A X Taylor
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1628m, slow going 23 len behind High Tempo with 57.5kg at $151. Looks up against it.
2
EMILY POZMAN
Black, White Stars Sash, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
13 TRUE LIES
BEN O'FARRELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
B'O Farrell
Mare by Impending making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a Geelong jump-out on March 4. Aided by a nice alley but may need more time.
4
R J HURDLE
Maroon, White And Bottle Green Striped Sleeves, White Cap, Bottle Green Seams
14 9 WAVELETS
THOMAS CARBERRY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
A J De Jong, M F McDonald, D Stanley & A Glover
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 9th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bel Mezyaan with 57.5kg at $51. Don't think she will trouble this field.
3
C J MACREDMOND
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
15 56x7x THE LADY VENUS
DANIEL KELLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs V M Kelly, N A Rankin, J E Fitzpatrick, A Overall & B T Yon
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 7th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Aqueduct with 57.5kg at $81. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on November 1 2024 over 1107m, 9 len behind Express Yo'self with 57kg at $101. Runner-up in a Camperdown jump-out on February 19. Prefer to see how she returns.
8
ALANA KELLY
Black, Lime Band
16 0x1 CRICKWOOD
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
G Davies & Mrs J Davies
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when second last of 11 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Murmullo with 57.5kg at $20. Prefer to see how she returns.
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Red, Lime Sash And Striped Sleeves, White Cap