Ballarat   14 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Manhari BM66 Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.75)  

Without frontrunners engaged Tiz Time gets the chance to lead. CHEWING GUM (7) brings placing from Mornington and Sandown-Hillside and with the extra fitness is well placed to win. Ethan Brown sticks aboard from those and she should enjoy a cosy run. In a leading yard and should have them covered. BOLTSAVER (1) didn't get into it after a slow start at Benalla in a 70. Wasn't beaten far in a 78 at Randwick prior and missed twice by 1L at Sandown-Hillside before that. Well placed and John Allen may get the best out of him. GISELLA (10) is an improver who can build on the Maiden win this track. TIZ TIME (8) enjoys some give in the track and should get that today. She's a capable galloper who can't be ruled out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Chewing Gum will be tough to beat.
1 56350 BOLTSAVER
RHYS ARCHARD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Miss B A Archard
At the latest run second last of 14 at Benalla Bm70 on September 26 over 1406m, 4 len behind Dark Journey carrying 59.5kg at $8. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Randwick Bm78 on August 23 over 1200m, in the wet; 3 len behind Kerguelen with 56kg at $12. Capable of sharp improvement.
7
J ALLEN
Pink, White Bow Tie And Pom Pom
2 x2217 BRITISH POET
REECE GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Graf Racing No 1 (Mgr: J S Urie)
Most recently 7th of 9 at Geelong Bm62 on October 2 over 1447m, slow going 3.5 len behind Acelum carrying 61kg at $8. Before that ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Seymour Bm62 September 11 over 1429m on a soft track defeating Steel Move with 61kg at $6.50. Worth another chance.
5
J FRY
Lime Green, Yellow Sash, Red Double Armbands And Cap
3 16x40 HARRUMPH HARRUMPH
GREG EURELL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
The Annual Syndicate (Mgr: A Krongold), G Walker, Ms J Stewart, J P Accurso, D Campagna, D Campagna, A A C Skew, Mrs D E Allister, Getyourgreyon (Mgr: Mrs J O'connor), Mrs M E Barron, C K B I Z (Mgr: C Manelski), T Collins, W J White & Mornington Peninsula Racing (Mgr: B Hunt)
Second-up. First-up after five months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Bendigo Bm66 on September 17 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 61kg at $2.40. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2 len at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 April 9 over 1600m defeating Naina with 59.5kg at $7.
4
BEAU MERTENS
Dark Navy And Deep Red Stripes, Dark Navy Cap, Old Gold Horsehoes
4 74299 DOCINTHE
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
C M Mckenna, J Morison, Ms M J Ellis, Mrs K G Spillane, B A Reckas, S A Levy, J Gaudron, J Samuel, Mrs J E Wood, G J Reinhardt, S Pfrunder, N J Ryan, K M Barker, Mrs A Reimers, S Castle, A Melahridis & Hot Chilli Sauce
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm62 on September 28 over 1300m, 5 len behind Brenlyn's Trooper carrying 62.5kg at $31. The run before that from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on September 11 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bardia's Dream with 60kg at $101. Needs to lift.
6
WILL GORDON
Red, Gold Chevrons And Sleeves, Red Armbands
5 0070x VERIFIER
NIGEL BLACKISTON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J D Clark, Mrs D M Clark, D J Beck, P G Cochrane, S C M Greene, T R Peck, P D Rossdale, J G Sheils, A C Myott, G E Trenkner, B Bongiorno, K Ely, J Kleinsmit, N Leversha, S Jones & Butchers And Collectors (Mgr: M G Answerth)
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Pakenham Bm78 December 21 over 2000m, 11 len behind Deakin carrying 54kg at $41. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Seymour Bm70 Hcp October 13 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Titan Of Choice with 60kg at $11. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
2
B RAWILLER
Apple Green And White Checks, Fuchsia Cap, Apple Green Pom Pom
6 6x994 ROUSSILLON
DAN CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C M Collett
Most recently 4th in a small field at Mornington Bm62 on September 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Auxiliary carrying 61kg at $9. The race before that 9th of 12 at Geelong Bm66 on September 12 over 1125m, 4 len behind Edges Diamond carrying 59.5kg at $101. Favour others today.
5
EOIN WALSH
Cream, Emerald Green Vee And Cap
7 77x23 CHEWING GUM
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: A M Egan), Mrs J McKenna, Miss S Negre, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), P J Gregory, E C Knowles, Mrs C E Knowles, D C Findlay, Mrs L M Mcgeoch & A Herbert
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Mornington Bm62 on September 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; neck behind Harmonett carrying 59kg at $3.60. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm66 on September 24 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Tournelle carrying 59kg at $6. Hard to beat.
4
ETHAN BROWN
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
8 26628 TIZ TIME
SHANE JACKSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A L Stevens & Edgar Park
Most recently 8th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm66 on September 24 over 1300m, 7 len behind Tournelle carrying 59.5kg at $31. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Naracoorte Bm66 on August 31 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Greenidge carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Each way claims.
1
T P MADDEN
Black, Orange Maltese Cross, Sleeves And Cap
9 49846 BLONDE SUSPECT
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mr S Cunningham, Mrs M Cunningham, S Andrew, Mrs C Meagher, B Meagher & J Cunningham
Most recently second last of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Bm76 on September 21 over 1880m, 6 len behind Blonde Star carrying 51kg at $13. Before that 4th in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on September 7 over 1880m, 2.75 len behind Blonde Star carrying 57kg at $3.10. Prefer others.
3
C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
10 9x231 GISELLA
DAN O'SULLIVAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
M O'Sullivan, D & J Custance, V Lianos, L Yialas, G & P Morey, M Burt, K Foat, A Love, M McDonald, S McDonald, S Scally, P Sinnott, The Fun da Mentals (P Saundry), From The North (A Park), Gunnabegrey (J Moloney), Jubilant (K Drechsler), The R G L (D Verberne) & Gisella (M O'Sullivan)
At the latest run won by 0.5 len at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw September 19 over 1200m defeating Catwalk Icon with 57kg at $12. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Bendigo 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 28 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Eco Force with 57kg at $26. Will be around the mark.
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DECLAN BATES
Lime, Black Braces, Hooped Cap