BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   30 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

Manhari BM56 Handicap 1000m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Strong pace with Risky Whisky and Squazeemoto crossing from wide out. Lot of these are going nowhere but not DEL LIRENZA (12) who was off the mark with an impressive five length win here last time. More weight and tricky gate but has pace and will be in this for a long way again. PANTOJA (4) switches to synthetic for the first time after a fair run over 1000m at Caulfield Heath most recently. This much easier and expected to go well. MR MARKLE (3) settled well back then came home powerfully to score by half a length over 1000m at Casterton last time out. Should be tough to stop again. PARIS COLLECTION (6) turned in a modest performance when ninth last time out over 1100m at Geelong, beaten 6 lengths, after a win at Kilmore at the previous outing. Has ability and is worth another chance. PRINCE MARIONETTE (7) led and faded here last time but fitter and is a third-up winner. SUGGESTED PLAY: Del Lirenza can measure up again.
1 2614x MR TICKLES
MITCHELL LEEK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
J Giardina
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 14 at Wangaratta Bm56 December 22 over 1000m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Fourthtimelucky carrying 62kg at $6. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 March 21 2025 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Toronluca carrying 58kg at $3.40. Goes well fresh and at course and distance.
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HAYLEY SPITSE
Bottle Green, Deep Red Halves, White Vees Sleeves, Deep Red Disc Cap, White Pom Pom
2 01723 RISKY WHISKY
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
C Rumble, Miss T Rumble, Ms L Rumble, S M Rumble, D C Rumble, Mrs C T Rankin, G C Rumble & Mrs M T Rumble
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Albury Cl1 on June 16 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Gunz carrying 59kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Corowa Bm58 on June 1 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Jugiong with 59.5kg at $6. Thereabouts last time but alley makes this tough.
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NADIA DANIELS
Royal Blue, White Star, Pink Sleeves, Royal Blue And Pink Quartered Cap
3 26231 MR MARKLE
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
J V O'Neill, Miss D M Andrew, G W Bennett, M J O'Donnell, Quail Kings, D J Harrison, D N Parkinson, RG Racing (Mgr: G M Harding), P A Lennon, P J Callaghan, Streaky Bay Racing (Mgr: C J McEvoy), Dr O K Chan, N Rance, B Coopersmith, P Baker, Rayson Racing (Mgr: S Rayson) & Sandcastles (Mgr: J Mahony)
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 0.5 len at Casterton 0 - 56 June 7 over 1000m in heavy going defeating The Last Judgement with 60kg at $2.60. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1200m, neck behind Nosie By Nature carrying 60kg at $2.90. Off the mark latest and should be tough to stop again.
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B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
4 66309 PANTOJA
LOGAN MCGILL
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Mailbag Pantoja, S Rafferty, G A Habel, A R Gwynne, Wegunnawin, A W Moodie, J Owen, Path To Glory, D Heather, A Giampiccolo, SOYOUWINX, J W R Unsworth, Mrs C Ciappara, G J Nelson, P M Difford, Minimum Wagers, A F A H Racing, SuperChickens Racing, Kreme Racing & Hear Me Roar
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on May 20 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Electric Star with 54kg at $21. The start before that got back early 11th of 15 at Oakbank 4yo+ 0-66 on April 4 over 1050m, 5 len behind Palm Of Jumeirah carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. This much easier and expected to go well.
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SAM KENNEDY
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
5 10x8 POLISHED WOOD
MATTHEW SMERDON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Second-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ballarat 0 - 62 on June 12 over 1100m, in the wet; 8 len behind In And Out with 59kg at $21. Previously second-up ran second last of 13 at Terang Bm62 on December 16 over 1200m, 9 len behind He's Godspeed carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Outclassed.
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WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 7219 PARIS COLLECTION
SCOTT CAMERON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 60.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Geelong Bm62 on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Duel Venture with 58kg at $14. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Kilmore Mdn-Sw April 18 over 1100m defeating Johnny Tightlips with 57kg at $3.40. Has ability and is worth another chance.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Red, White Gatecrasher
7 70x95 PRINCE MARIONETTE
PATRICK KEARNEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P Kearney, C McGregor, Langdon Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: P C Langdon), J P Kearney, Mad Mounties Racing (Mgr: S A Finch), Mrs M Giles, Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), N Di Lorenzo, P Gajanovic, R A Charlton, R B Mcgregor, T R Goddard, M Medici & Ravenswood Park Racing (Mgr: A P Langdon)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Stawell Bm56 on May 18 over 1100m, in the wet; 10 len behind Tori's Dee carrying 61.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell led to the turn then faded 5th of 12 at this track Bm56 on June 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Miss Tallchief with 61kg at $16. Great chance to atone.
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C NEWITT
White, Yellow Ace, Black Sleeves
8 x5659 ALOYSIUS
Nelson Smyth
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), R G Freer, Blupurl (Mgr: A Gibson), C P Lancaster, M A Walkley, The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys), Halfa Racing (Mgr: P J Holman), P Seedsman, Northwood Equine, D L Pyke, J N Tolcon, R Sharp, Cabec Bomwrec Racing (Mgr: A F Ewart), J P Hoy, W Hoy & P Hoy
Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 10 over 2016m, slow going 16 len behind Breathless Spirit with 58kg at $31. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Pakenham 0 - 66 on April 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hey Bella with 57kg at $12. Has ability and is capable of sharp improvement.
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RUBY LAMONT
Black, Green And White EL And Horse Motif, Black And Green Striped Sleeves And Cap
9 629x8 DERELICT
CARLY THOMAS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms C E Thomas & S Holden
Second run back. Comes off a 51-day let-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 10 at Mornington 0 - 56 on May 10 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Chartwell House carrying 59.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Casterton 0 - 58 on August 31 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Francine with 59.5kg at $15. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
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JACK HILL
Royal Blue, White Checked Quarters, Diamonds Sleeves, Checked Cap
10 8868x FOXYKOBY
STACEY KIRKPATRICK
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
C A Kirkpatrick, Mrs S L Kirkpatrick, Miss A Kirkpatrick & Miss A M Vanderfeen
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Bendigo F&M Bm58 May 30 2025 over 1000m, 14 len behind Fieldelo with 61kg at $31. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Mornington 0 - 62 December 6 2024 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Always Enuff with 57kg at $5.50. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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C J PARISH
Purple, White Stars And Sleeves, Purple Stars, Quartered Cap, Black Pom Pom
11 45488 MINESITE
MICHEAL NEWTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J D Pearson
Last start got back early 8th of 11 at Donald 0 - 56 on June 20 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Rockcliff carrying 57.5kg at $12. Before that 8th of 12 at Donald 0 - 56 on May 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind Over Shady with 60kg at $11. In a suitable race and is a definite top three chance.
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DYLAN DUNN
Green, Gold Kangaroo, Sleeves And Cap
12 331 DEL LIRENZA
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
Bell River Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Ferguson), Brookava Thoroughbreds (Mgr: D K Walker), R G Hogno & J F Pearce
Last start favourite; won by 5 len at this track Mdn-Sw June 16 over 1000m defeating Caption This with 54kg at $2.70. The start before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at Mt Gambier 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Gazelle carrying 53.5kg at $2.10. Impressive maiden win and can go on with it.
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OLIVIA EAST
Black And White Checks, Pale Blue Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
13 07686 COOL CHARLIE
ERIN MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J S Craddock, D J Craddock, Miss K J Cowan, Mrs S G Heislers, R Grusling & N Muller
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Bendigo 0 - 56 on June 13 over 1100m, slow going 3.5 len behind Xtramagic carrying 59kg at $18. The race before that 8th of 11 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 1109m, slow going 3.5 len behind Densetsu carrying 59.5kg at $26. Prefer to see him back in form.
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Black, Red Braces And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
14 04091 WHITSON
Ann-Jeanette Tindale
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs A J Tindale, B J Tindale, C J Hicks, M Thorn, Mrs J Thorn, Cl Lovell, Miss G Lovell, M C Eggleston, Ms K Owens, Miss M McKinlay, G Donker, C Meade & Miss K L Moss
At the latest run came from midfield and won by 2 len at this track Bm56 June 21 over 1000m defeating Doc's Nipper carrying 53kg at $12. The run before that 9th of 13 at Bendigo 0 - 56 on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Flying Jude carrying 53kg at $21. Goes well course and distance and can measure up again.
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SARAH FIELD
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Stars, White Cap
15 02572 SQUAZEEMOTO
DENNIS JULIUS
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss T J Muir, R R Muir, G S Keeley & P J Bowling
At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 11 at Bairnsdale Bm52 on June 12 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Irresistible Sir carrying 55.5kg at $12. The race before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 10 at Mornington 0 - 56 on May 10 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Chartwell House carrying 54kg at $17. Others read better. Looks tested again.
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A MC CABE
Royal Blue, Pink Stars, Pink Cap
16 78708 FUGACITY
RODNEY FOSTER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Foster Racing & G H E Goyne
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track Bm66 on June 16 over 1000m, 12 len behind Cumboogle with 54kg at $151. Before that 11th of 14 at Ararat Bm52 on May 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Olivia's Scandal carrying 57kg at $14. Not keen.
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Royal Blue, White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap And Pom Pom