BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   11 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

Porter Plant Maiden Plate 1100m

Track: AW     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Good early pressure anticipated with a large number of unraced runners. WELCOMETOTHESHOW (4) resumes for his second campaign having run third in both runs last time in. The debut at Geelong was very good when just 1.3 lengths away and then he tackled a strong race at Moonee Valley, good again behind the smart Clean Reef. Finds the right race now and should go close. CHILLS 'N' THRILLS (15) is a 2yo filly by Trapeze Artist on debut for the Hayes yard. Her jumpouts have been even but she draws well and the stable must be respected. BRAVE CAROL (5) is open to improvement off two runs to date and can be in this for a long way. EMPEROR TZU (10) worked home well on debut at Ballarat over 1000m and should appreciate a slight rise in trip now. Open to improvement and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Welcometotheshow to win.
1 4x387 ARABIAN MYTH
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, T B Paine, P J Hill, S J Chambers, P A Hodby, A Cook, A O'Shea, N R Oakes, M Wauer, Call It Dizz (Mgr: S B Tilbrook), J F Brady, B Coopersmith, DM Hodby, B C Robran & M Bernardi
Has been out of the money recently including last time out when seventh over 1110m at Werribee three-and-a-half weeks ago, beaten 6 lengths. Hard to fault if at his best.
2
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
2 6x223 MOAKSUN
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Noor Elaine Farm Pty Ltd (A A El-Fahkri), P T Doyle, G C Matterson, D A Kennedy, Parky Boys Go Racing (M S Cox), Kratzie Racing Fab 4 (D W Kratzmann) & Kratzie Racing No 45 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann)
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Yolo carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Shamateur with 59.5kg at $10. Worth plenty of thought.
10
MITCHELL AITKEN
Blue, Black Stripes And Cap
3 x5664 RACY THOUGHTS
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss D K Rose, Miss B J Rose, Mrs T M Rose, M J Robertson, R Brown, S P Bargiev, Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom), O C Gould, M C & C, C R Todd, J L Reid, M C Wade, C J Williamson, L Mule, N G Hasch, 8 D P (Mgr: A J Calcinotto), A J Blackshaw, B L Shannon, D W Headrick & P J Burton
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1110m, 3.5 len behind Nimbustwothousand carrying 58kg at $81. Before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Damas carrying 59.5kg at $15. Prefer to see him back in form.
17
R MCLEOD
Pink, Dark Blue Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
4 33x WELCOMETOTHESHOW
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
T W Donaldson-Aitken
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Clean Reef with 58kg at $5.50. On debut third of 9 at Geelong 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw November 17 over 1235m, 1.3 len behind Hot Digity Boom carrying 58kg at $14. Looks all set for a positive return.
2
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue, White Stars Band, White And Royal Blue Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 45 BRAVE CAROL
ANDREW NOBLET
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet, A Kline, P R Chapman, P G Dawson, Kindred Spirits (Mgr: Mrs M K O'Sullivan), M J Standfield, N A Johnston, B F Stone, L Thornton, G Firth, H Mcdiarmid, B J Symmons, K Henricus, Onya Daps (Mgr: D G Standfield), D Brown, C O'Toole, D Sullivan & S Hennessy
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 8 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Areyoureadyforit carrying 57.5kg at $4.20. Second-up second last in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Oceansprint carrying 57.5kg at $5. Right in the mix.
5
NEIL FARLEY
White, Pale Blue Star, Navy And Pale Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
6 65747 BRUTIFY
JAMIE EDWARDS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Edwards, J Unwala, J Booth, R Booth, A Brewster, W Brewster, Thoroughbred Club of Geelong Nos.1, 2 3 & 4, Bluedons (Mgr: P Boland), B McKiterick, A Parentignoti, N Henderson, M Henderson, G1G Racing & Breeding (Mgr: T Vogel) & J McConnell
Last start 7th of 11 at Geelong F&M Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1243m, 2.25 len behind Teresprit with 58kg at $4.80. The run before that 4th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1425m, 2 len behind Marbastion carrying 57.5kg at $10. Expected to measure up.
3
DANIEL MOOR
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 SHARE THE STARS
WILLIAM MORRISSEY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R G Whale, F G Bell, Ms B L Gilcrist, W Morrissey, P R Hughes, A D Phillips & W F Youl
First starter by Overshare out of Sistine Star purchased for AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2023 Gold Yearling Sale). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Fitter for two hit-outs leading into this, the latest when fourth in a Ballarat jump-out.
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DECLAN BATES
White, Dark Blue Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves, Dark Blue Cap
8 47x42 SHEZADENTE
CARLO VIDOTTO & CLAY BEASY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
L A Fleming, Mrs T C E Leighton, P B Leighton, Mrs F Harris, A Harris, C Beasy & Mrs D M Fleming
Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Confine with 57.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Chocolate Box carrying 57.5kg at $41. Looks tough to beat in this line-up.
4
MATT CARTWRIGHT
Orange, White Spots, Brown Sleeves And Cap
9 7300x SISTER ROYAL
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
She is resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw November 15 over 1550m, 7 len behind See De Night carrying 54.5kg at $12. On debut seventh of 11 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1000m, 8 len behind Cherish The Day carrying 55kg at $21. Has claims if presented on song.
14
C J MACREDMOND
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap, Black Star
10 4 EMPEROR TZU
CIARON MAHER
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), B B T MxTH, C M R MxTH, Ciaron Maher Racing, Roundel Racing, Three B A, C A Anson, A J Brown, B F Cotterill, W R Glynn, B R R T Racing, S K McNamara, Miss G Yick, C M Terreri, S R Niven, Mrs L Bleathman, Sandcastles, J M Simmons & Te Puke Thunder
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 4th of 10 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Demarcate carrying 58kg at $51. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Handy two-year-old gelding who is open to plenty of improvement.
3
TEODORE NUGENT
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
11 HEBRIDEAN WAY
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Colt by Frankel making his first appearance. Finished sixth in a Cranbourne jump-out on May 26. Respect any market moves.
4
MATT CARTWRIGHT
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
12 SHOW NO DOUBT
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, G P Heffernan, P G Cosgriff, K J Marshall, U Bausch, S Zammit, W M Ayres, Mrs C A Ayres, P S Davenport, C Cho, M R King, M J Treweek, Bray Jet (Mgr: M F Cosgriff) & Dr V J Maughan
Filly by Doubtland on debut. Won a Ballarat jump-out on May 27. Looks a capable type and will be competitive.
7
EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue, Green Star, White And Green Hooped Sleeves, White And Green Star Cap
13 x69x4 STAR OF RAVENNA
DEANNE TAYLOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs D Taylor & Mr W Taylor
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Star Territory carrying 56kg at $51. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1121m, 9 len behind Transactions with 56kg at $101. Others preferred.
6
RYAN HOUSTON
Black, White Stars Sash, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
14 0x61 LUNAR ARC
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A E Sear & Mrs L M Sear
Second-up. First start 11th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Phantom Prince carrying 57.5kg at $9. Returned from break second last of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1000m, 8 len behind Central Bank with 57.5kg at $26. Hard to get excited about her chances.
6
Black, Mauve Four Stars, Seams Cap
15 CHILLS 'N' THRILLS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
R T Hay
First starter by Trapeze Artist out of I Got Chills purchased for AUD $ 85,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Must respect stable.
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DECLAN BATES
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
16 4 FLOWERDALE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M C Price
Filly by Toronado facing the starter for the first time. Runner-up in a Pakenham jump-out on May 27. Has had four hit-outs leading into this, the latest when placing in a Pakenham jump-out.
1
Pink, Royal Blue A And Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Royal Blue A Cap
17 5x3 COYOTE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman), Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic) & Pulitano Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Pulitano)
Third race start. First start 5th of 9 at Wodonga 3yo Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Princess Montecito with 58kg at $7.50. Returned from break raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1110m, 2.75 len behind Nimbustwothousand with 58kg at $14. Likely to hold the good form and play a major role again.
6
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap