Ballarat   03 Nov 2025
 
GOING: H

Manhari BM56 Handicap 1200m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit.  

Mini Angel and Zamora have the pace to take up the running at a solid tempo. Decimated by the scratchings. MINI ANGEL (10) gets chance to bounce back. Maiden winner two back then below expectations last time on top of the ground. Freshened, back to 1200m and chances enhances with the softer footing. Looks ideally placed to return to winning form. ZAMORA (16) was a maiden winner two back then ran well below best latest. Placed this trip three back and with good early pace can give a sight. TIPSY GYPSY (9) is a lightly raced mare progressing well. Broke her maiden status last start by a long neck over 1200m at this track. Shows promise and has Rawiller and a low draw. Could be over the odds. SOOBOOMA (15) doesn't win out of turn but will find this easier and on best figures can sneak into the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mini Angel can bounce back.
1 6238x FIVE STAR KING
JOHN SADLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Ms S K Shultz, D W Clifford, J L McCartney, Mrs M K McCartney, ELLDRO (Mgr: J Bourk), K J Crossland & D B Golf (Mgr: D Graham)
Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Mornington Bm58 May 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Second Fix with 59.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw December 22 over 1100m, 5 len behind The Viking carrying 59.5kg at $21. Well-placed to make a bright return.
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BREE TEMPLE
Green, Tartan Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves, Tartan Cap
2 24922 FLUX
RODNEY FOSTER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Foster Racing (Mgr: R D Foster) & G H E Goyne
Racing well recently. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Horsham Bm70 on October 19 over 1200m, long-neck behind Comic Hero carrying 55kg at $31. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track Bm56 on October 6 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Bellalique with 62kg at $11. Overdue and expected to go close.
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NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue And White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Pom Pom
3 232x0 HOUSO
SIMONE MANNE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Dr L Wells-Smith, S Manne
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after a year ran last of 11 at Moe Bm56 on September 23 over 1217m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Lavender Glory carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Seymour Bm64 on July 22 2024 over 1200m, in the wet; nose behind Battaglia with 59kg at $26. Prepared to take him on again today in this company especially from his ordinary gate.
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J MASKIELL
Purple, Gold Diamond Band, Gold And Silver Checked Diamonds Sleeves, Gold Cap, Purple Seams
4 3147x ON THE MOVE
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs J O'Brien, Ms N A Devitt, Ms E A Dimery, Mrs B D Macdonald, Mrs D M Vawdrey, Mrs J S Devitt, Mrs R Scanlon, Mrs S Wilson, Ms P Lucas, Mrs S L Heffernan & BNB Escapes (Mgr: Ms D Hamer)
First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Sale Bm64 May 4 over 1511m, soft track; 6 len behind Howdy with 59kg at $19. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw March 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Marina Di Campo with 58kg at $10. Has figured in the placings when fresh in the past and worth keeping safe.
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J MOTT
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
5 6x216 SUB GAUGE
DAVID & CORAL FEEK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
L D Key
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Wangaratta Bm56 on October 27 over 1170m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mr Assertive carrying 62kg at $9.50. The race before that won by a long-neck at Warrnambool Bm56 October 3 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Mr Tickles with 60kg at $5.50. Won't find this any easier but claim helps and among the chances.
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NADIA DANIELS
Fluorescent Orange, Charcoal Stripe, White Sleeves, Fluroescent Orange Cap, White Stripes
6 461x3 DRONE ATTACK
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 10 at Echuca Bm56 on October 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sacred Fort carrying 61kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on February 27 over 1200m, 4 len behind Heavenly Shades carrying 57kg at $7. Nice return after such a long break and can only be improved.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Salmon
7 4179x FLITGROVE
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 61.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), Balmoyne Racing (Mgr: K Spencer), Dr S P De Graaff, Mrs D L Young, R J Wilkins, M G Hinds, B J Symes, Peter And The Monkeys (Mgr: L C Sinclair), She Reigns (Mgr: J G Sawford), She Reigns No 2 (Mgr: J G Sawford) & M C M Racing (Mgr: D Mogg)
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp June 28 over 1200m, soft track; 13 len behind Xarpo with 57.5kg at $81. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Ararat Bm58 March 27 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Shalimar Moon carrying 59kg at $3.20. Might be better off following this outing.
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BEN ALLEN
Black, White M, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
8 2057x KING'S TAJ
JULIEN WELSH
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Julien Welsh, Mary Hefel, Peter Hefel, Simon Hefel, Justine Hefel, Phillip Cavill
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Moe Bm58 June 19 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Miss Tramell with 57.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 November 20 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Nova Lights carrying 56.5kg at $81. Might be better off following this outing.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
White, Dark Green Stripes, Striped Cap
9 31 TIPSY GYPSY
ERN EWERT
4YO  GREY  MARE 61.0KG
L G Ross, K J O'Brien, E Ewert, B Vilcins, M McGuire, C Kachel & G Ellis
Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd of 8 at this track 4Upmdn-Sw on October 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cosmic Vixen with 58.5kg at $16. Second-up came from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 24 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Shot Of Satin with 58.5kg at $5.50. Shows promise and could be over the odds.
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B RAWILLER
Red And White Checks, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
10 x3719 MINI ANGEL
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), F A Magnabosco, Magnus Equus (Mgr: F A Magnabosco), D L Portelli, J Wu, R Camilleri, S Dirienzo, A J Rosano, A Virgiotis, A Barrera, Mrs R Billington, J Murphy, M Pillios, M C Fumagalli & A M Lo Tauro
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 62 on September 25 over 1340m, 6 len behind Tagline with 57.5kg at $6. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Moe F&M Mdn-Sw September 4 over 1208m in the wet defeating Expanding Power with 58kg at $1.75. This easier and worth another try.
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J ALLEN
Pale Blue, Cerise Maltese Cross And Striped Sleeves, Striped Cap
11 130x5 ALL PINK
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Roll The Dice Women, RTD Fillies, Willy Fillies, Our Turn To Roll, Mrs C Franklin, Ms M Stewart, Mrs A Blokkeerus, Mrs F Weir, Ms M Olsen, Mrs A Fielke, Mrs S Koch, Mrs L Zlobez-Arthur, Ms J Lynch, Mrs D Read, Ms K Norton, Ms T Powell, Ms J Powell, Miss S Price, Miss K Price & Miss S Drechsler
Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at this track Bm56 on October 6 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lavandula carrying 59kg at $3.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp on April 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Saluted carrying 57kg at $1.80. Fitter and drawn for a good run.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue, Pink Dice And Seams
12 18x7x GAME PLAN
CINDY ALDERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Alderson Racing (Mgr: Mrs L B Alderson)
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 7 at Cranbourne Cl1 on May 23 over 1300m, 7 len behind Highlands with 56.5kg at $20. When resuming last campaign got back early 5th of 10 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Storm Ahead with 56kg at $20. Runner-up in a Cranbourne jump-out on October 27. Will take great benefit from this run.
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THOMAS STOCKDALE
White, Royal Blue And Gold Band, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
13 2x431 BRUTAL WORLD
SIMON ZAHRA
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), D Bacon, J Ellks, P J Fulton, G Larizza, C Carr, Udder Chaos (Mgr: B Dimasi), J R Mildren, R Phillips, D A Stephens, N Turner, C Chapman, P Meade, G Amarant, T Foster, J Kelly, W A Penrose, C Precious, J B Southern & D Tuttlebee
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1200m defeating Unapproachable with 57.5kg at $4.40. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hamilton 4Yupmdn-Sw on September 15 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Shout Me with 57.5kg at $3.50. Big chance on the back of that encouraging effort last time.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
14 31439 SHANGHAI VENTURE
BRIAN MCGRATH
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J A McGrath, J B O'Rourke, R J Wilson & S J O'Rourke
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm80 on October 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Royal Lass with 55kg at $151. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Sale Bm66 on October 8 over 1012m, 1.0 len behind Don't Russia with 54kg at $14. Not a great draw again but expected to run well this much easier company.
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L CURRIE
Black, Gold Sash, White Sleeves, Gold And Black Armbands, Black Cap, Gold Hoop
15 81068 SOOBOOMA
RAY BESANKO
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
N A Besanko, Mrs H R Vowles, M W Carroll, Mrs N A S Abell, Mrs E J Weir, Mrs D A Knol, G Knol, P G McGuinness, A M Meakin, G R Eddy, Mrs B S Eddy, Mrs R A Ross, Ms S N Graham & J L Edwards
Last start 8th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Wolf Twenty One carrying 58kg at $18. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track Bm56 on October 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Bellalique carrying 61kg at $16. Rates highly on best efforts and is among the chances.
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JACK HILL
Purple, Gold Checks, Striped Sleeves, Gold Pom Pom
16 0x316 ZAMORA
CHARLES CASSAR
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S T Cassar, CJ Cassar, G J Richards, N J E Lovett, P Dugan, Ms E S Walch, Dr F H Hawker, A Crawford, B G Costelloe, B P Cooney, P J Threlfall, C El Moussalli, Ms J A Waugh, Mrs L S Hogg, T Foenander, M Wearne, T Vardy, Ms R A Beaty, Miss J M T Dobson & S C Saltmarsh
Most recently ran last in a small field at Horsham Bm62 on October 19 over 1100m, 3 len behind Thunder Park carrying 58kg at $3.70. Before that won by 0.8 len at Gunbower Mdn October 4 over 1100m defeating Brilliant Beagle carrying 58kg at $4.80. Has pace and will give a sight off the low draw.
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WILL GORDON
Red, Black Sleeves And Maltese Cross, Check Cap
17 10x68 GATOR
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs A L Gatt, J Henson, J Gatt, Ms T Gatt & Mrs C A Carey
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 10 at Moe Bm56 on September 23 over 1017m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Per Ivy carrying 59kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Kilmore Nmw on October 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Porsha Crystal carrying 55.5kg at $26. Struggling to make a case.
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Hot Pink, White L And Pom Pom
18 0579x MANCHEGO
MATT CUMANI
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M S S Cumani, R J Axen, J Harms, Ms L Graham, M R Ward, Brighton Stables Giddy Up Club (Mgr: Ms K M Fitzsimons), S M Guille, D Hose, Ms J L Francis, Fairlie (Mgr: M B Irvin) & I R Jones
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Kyneton Bm64 February 18 over 1215m, 9 len behind Lonely Road with 55.5kg at $9.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Kyneton Bm58 October 22 2024 over 1209m defeating Turn Up The Night with 58.5kg at $10. Will take great benefit from this run.
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EOIN WALSH
Mauve, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Orange Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Lightning Bolt