BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   04 Aug 2025
 
GOING: N

McGrath Ballarat BM64 Handicap 2100m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Where Ya Bean should lead and dictate terms. KENTUCKY NICK (2) was solid fresh over 1500m and has since trialled as well. Has a great record when second-up and expected to improve sharply over the longer journey. EDZEL (3) has been placed the last two on the synthetic and should be ready to fire now out in journey. Facing a long drought but gets chance. OUTCASTER (4) has been freshened since winning this track and trip and same grade latest. Rises in weight but Bowditch sticks and is among the main hopes with a repeat. VINO CORONA (8) is fitter for two runs in and after a much improved run second-up here in the same grade also looks ready to fire. Can feature in the finish again. QUITE THE LASS (5) raced on speed here in tougher class and was beaten only half a length. Best figures stack up for this and is worth including again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on Kentucky Nick.
1 0x775 STAR BLAZER
DANIEL MCCARTHY
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
D.H.A.W Racing, A D McClure, S D Martin, D J Martin, P A Scanlon, B W Wheeler, Mrs L J Wheeler, A W Rudd, P J Dowling, Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham), R H Sloane, Four J's Racing (Mgr: J Wohlers), P Nolan, M W Johns, D R Wallace, B F Quinlan, Ms C Masters, A Haring, E L Cornelius & D J McCarthy
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Narrandera Bm66 on July 13 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Due Calzini with 60kg at $16. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Albury Bm82 on June 16 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Copperfield with 55kg at $12. Ready now and worth following up.
5
J W STANLEY
Purple And Gold Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
2 467x7 KENTUCKY NICK
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Estate of Late A M Kennedy, J F Field, J P Field, G S J England, A M Dragicevich, K R Barnett, I Hay, Mrs K Brown, J Corbo, T Connolly, Mrs N Chivell, Gass Enterprises (Mgr: G Garritty) & Nickster (Mgr: J A M Cripps)
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 7th of 12 at this track Bm64 on July 15 over 1500m, 5 len behind Delivering carrying 61kg at $26. Previously second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Seymour Bm64 October 13 over 2000m defeating Wascaly with 60.5kg at $8. Best form is second-up and with blinkers added can go close.
4
C J MACREDMOND
White, Royal Blue Sides, White, Orange And Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
3 4x733 EDZEL
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
O T I Racing, Montly Pty Ld, D Egan, East Melb Racing, Mrs T Joel, Webbmck Racing, J Spence, Sparks Flying, Dycer Racing, S M L S Racing, E Giacobone, M Blakiston, Mrs A Alexander, Miss A Batsiokis, W Parker, Vaguely Noble 2, D Ramus, Dogs Quad, G Garrett & J Mahony
Recent form sound. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on July 14 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Thunder Hawk carrying 60.5kg at $1.90. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 23 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Super Solar carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Ready to win and will take plenty of beating.
1
DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 94481 OUTCASTER
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs R B Cunningham, Ms G J Triffett, M Doyle, A Cooke, A Keam, E Brown, Miss V J Henschke, L Jelliff & P Cunningham
Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at this track Bm64 July 4 over 2100m defeating Timeonlees with 55.5kg at $12. The run before that settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm64 on June 22 over 2025m, 5.5 len behind Empress Of The Sun with 56.5kg at $41. Up in weight but should put in a bold showing on latest run.
7
J BOWDITCH
White, Midnight Blue Stars
5 95753 QUITE THE LASS
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
R J Goodwin, D W Ash, Mrs M A Ash, C M Mazzeo, M A Sidiropoulos, A T Mazzeo, J Mazzeo, S C Howlett, P Tatnell, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), J A Irvine, R M Holt, P Olsson, J J Paisley, B D Sharp, C A Butler, D R Hall, M Beckenham & Deadly Ten (Mgr: L Tarrant)
At the latest run raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track Bm70 on July 22 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Southby with 54.5kg at $5.50. Before that 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 14 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind All So Clear with 58kg at $19. Rates highly on best figures and is worth including.
5
HARRY COFFEY
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
6 59019 BISMARCK
PATRICK KEARNEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
D T Barry & H P O'Leary
Most recently eased back early on 9th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm58 on July 24 over 2000m, in the wet; 15 len behind Bellonado with 60kg at $14. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw July 12 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Ocean Symphony carrying 59.5kg at $4.20. Won't find this any easier.
3
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
7 54585 WHERE YA BEAN
TYSON BARTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs K Dean
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on July 13 over 2004m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Azeola carrying 59kg at $2.70. The race before that couldn't go on with it; 8th of 11 at this track Bm64 on July 4 over 2100m, 11 len behind Outcaster with 57kg at $11. Will give a sight with the light weight.
8
SAM KENNEDY
Gold, Purple And Pink Braces, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap
8 39x93 VINO CORONA
THOMAS CARBERRY
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs M A Carberry, Just a couple of Lads (Mgr: M Dahan), Ms Z Wilkinson, J Featherston, M Dahan, R D McIver, Mrs M Miller, K W Miller, Ms T Ferguson, D B Cornelius, R Sprackman & M J Reinheimer
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm58 on June 16 over 2200m, 8 len behind Saveadateforme with 57.5kg at $61. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track Bm64 on July 4 over 2100m, 2.25 len behind Outcaster with 54kg at $21. Fitter and looks a solid top-three chance.
6
TEODORE NUGENT
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
9 00959 ODYSSEY ARROW
PAUL KOUMIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P Koumis
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 14 over 2200m, 6 len behind All So Clear carrying 54kg at $201. Before that got back early 5th of 9 at this track F&M Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind She Mogul carrying 54kg at $61. Looking to others.
5
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Yellow, Purple Braces, Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Star
10 66947 SERIN
JOANNE MUGAVIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Mugavin
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm64 on July 24 over 1700m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Champagne Jenni carrying 55kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Princess Toro carrying 56.5kg at $17. Unreliable and needs to lift.
2
MELISSA JULIUS
Black, Turquoise Spots, Purple Sleeves And Cap