BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   22 May 2025
 
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Hygain Winners Choice F&M BM64 Handicap 1200m

Track: AW     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

A distinct absence of early speed so don't expect any records to be broken. HELL OF A TRIP (4) resumes off a longish break and has jumped out positively well in town. She races well here and has the first-time blinkers applied. Maps to advantage and expect a bold return. MISS MAHJONG (2) found the grade a bit rich at Warrnambool but was good at Sandown-Lakeside prior, and she won at Kyneton first-up this grade before that. Look for her to be running into it late. HOAX (3) resumes for the McEvoys and didn't come up last preparation. Her prior Tasmanian form reads well ánd she placed in a recent jumpout. No surprise to see a bold return. FAYETTA (5) is better placed today and assess her on the 2L defeat at Sandown-Lakeside, two starts ago. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Hell Of A Trip.
1 x9858 LADY DUMONT
ANDREW NOBLET
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet, D H McIntyre, M W Dodds, P J Hill, Dubtown Racing (Mgr: S J Clark), S Mcardle, Mrs K J Gordon, M J Duffy, B J Donohoe, Syndicus (Mgr: Miss A Fisher), R D McQueen, Ms M Tsihlakis, M Patterson, Mrs C M Patterson, Ms K Noble, Ms C Stoll, J X McKinnon, W H L Spence & C T Prendergast
Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at Ballarat F&M Bm64 on April 2 over 1200m, 10 len behind Quiseen carrying 59.5kg at $81. The run before that second last in a small field at Kilmore Bm64 on March 14 over 1212m, 4.5 len behind Dimora Queen carrying 59.5kg at $26. Struggling to make an impact and happy to risk again.
8
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
White, Pale Blue Star, Pale Blue And Navy Striped Sleeves And Cap
2 7x146 MISS MAHJONG
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
M S S Cumani, Mrs M McIntosh, Dr C M Sherborne, L Lawrence, G Eastick, M Davis, Miss Mahjong (Mgr: Ms J E Bowden), Miss M Ferry, A J McSweeney, M R Ward, C D Plant, K J Flynn, K J Heberle, Rijuleta (Mgr: J Angeleski), Ms M Gange & Mrs B Fitzgerald
Useful filly. Most recently 6th of 8 at Warrnambool 3yo Bm70 on May 1 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind King Of Enterprise with 55kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on April 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Primal Spirit with 57.5kg at $21. One of the leading chances.
7
C J MACREDMOND
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap
3 1x00x HOAX
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Woodlawn Park Stud (Mgr: D Larter)
Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Hamilton Bm64 November 8 over 1200m, 11 len behind Come Along Jeffrey carrying 56kg at $10. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Ballarat F&M Bm64 October 24 over 1200m, 7 len behind Campari Twist with 57.5kg at $2.90. A bold run is likely.
5
J ALLEN
Orange, White Cap
4 4144x HELL OF A TRIP
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J V O'Neill, M J Lihou, Ms M G Eggington, P D Robinson, G C W Bennett, S R Boschetti, G D Agnew, D Schwarzer, M J Curtain, Mrs C Atkins, N D Rance, V A Tassone, Mrs C A Trompf, M McGrath, Mrs LE Jones, K C Jones, East West Connection (Mgr: T D Bruton) & Paccam Racing (Mgr: C J Frayne)
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track F&M Bm58 August 13 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Legacy Rose with 61kg at $5. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 8 2024 over 1100m, 4 len behind Frosted Romance carrying 57kg at $4. Expected to feature.
4
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
5 20466 FAYETTA
DAN O'SULLIVAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Dr M J Carter, J B Carter, M J Lockett, A R Moran, Mrs J M Moran, G J Kenna & Dr J R Carter
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on April 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Quiseen carrying 55kg at $16. The start before that from last on the turn second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm70 on April 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind I Am Velvet with 55kg at $31. No surprise if she turned things around.
6
HARRY COFFEY
Orange, White Star, Silver Sleeves, Black Stars, Silver Cap, Black Star
6 2325x TRAK CHILLER
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
R J Goodwin & C A Butler
Dual acceptor. Resumes. Finished off last campaign fifth of 13 at Kyneton F&M Bm58 February 27 over 1203m, 2.5 len behind Olivia's Scandal with 60kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Stawell Bm58 May 20 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Three Grand with 57kg at $8.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
6
ALANA KELLY
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
7 48225 VORIAH
DON DWYER
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D Dwyer
Comes off a 48 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at Sapphire Coast Bm58 on April 4 over 1209m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Vegas Dream carrying 53.5kg at $19. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Sapphire Coast Bm50 on March 15 over 1209m, 0.7 len behind Beau Rock with 57.5kg at $4.20. Not keen on her chances.
2
NATHAN PUNCH
Red, Black Braces, Black And White Striped Sleeves
8 7x080 ELABORATE RUSE
DEANNE TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D K Taylor & W Taylor
At the latest run second last of 11 at Ararat F&M 0 - 58 on May 10 over 1300m, 6 len behind Intimeofneed with 57kg at $101. The race before that second last of 9 at Bendigo F&M Bm58 on May 6 over 1400m, 7 len behind The Maggstar carrying 57kg at $201. Can't have on recent performances.
1
MS A HERRMANN
Black, White Stars Sash, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
9 0x300 MACHINEGUNRHON
REECE GOODWIN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
R J Goodwin & B C Plant
Most recently 11th of 13 at Moe Bm52 on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 13 len behind Gator with 57kg at $13. The start before that second last of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 1200m, 8 len behind Neon's Last carrying 55kg at $5.50. Passing.
3
JETT STANLEY
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap