BALLARAT SYNTHETIC 25 Aug 2026
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Hygain Edge BM56 Handicap 1200m Track: SYNTHETIC Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Reasonable tempo with Kulina probably leading but a few others should keep her honest. Tough. NOBLE STYLE (4) is up and running and comes back a notch in grade from a last start sixth at Murtoa when in the market. Form prior at Pakenham Synthetic reads well for this and she'll kick up from the inside gate. ANTALIAN (1) is back from a spell after closing last campaign with a couple of wins, the latest over 1457m at Kilmore on March 31. John Allen is booked to ride again and she can pick up where she left off. CHILLCUZ (2) hasn't made an impression since resuming despite market confidence, well beaten at Murray Bridge last start. She's better than that and could improve. HIDDEN WITNESS (6) is first up for this. She's only won 1 from 17 but is fairly consistent and can figure this level. SUGGESTED PLAY: Noble Style on top.
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| 1 | 3311x |
ANTALIAN
NIGEL BLACKISTON 5YO B/BR MARE 63.0KG N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J J Jenkins, S C M Greene, Miss L M Jenkins, R Wilkinson, S E Racing, L B Allsopp, Mrs A Allsopp, I R Sest, P G Cochrane, H J Asher, Butchers And Collectors, A C Myott, R J Kennelly, G A Mcrae & Nath Racing Resuming today after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Kilmore Bm56 March 31 over 1457m slow track defeating No Greater Vue carrying 59kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Seymour Mdn-Sw November 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Victory Tune with 57.5kg at $8.50. Can pick up where she left off. |
7 J ALLEN |
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| 2 | 38x56 |
CHILLCUZ
JUSTIN PICKERING 5YO B/BR MARE 61.0KG M D Pickering, Amorini Racing (Mgr: C J Bosley), J J Marshall, N J Russell, Mrs E A Rasheed, N D Daniel, Mrs W J Nelson, Why The Long Face (Mgr: L Lusty), R H J Howlett & R W Morgan Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 in a F&M Bm64 at Morphettville Parks on August 1 over 1250m, slow going 1.2 len behind Hot Strut carrying 56kg at $6. Second-up 6th of 9 in a Bm56 at Murray Bridge on August 12 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Fantastic Host carrying 60kg at $3. Should be right there. |
6 NADIA DANIELS |
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| 3 | 150x8 |
EXALTED KATE
JYI LUKEY 8YO B/BR MARE 61.0KG J B Lukey Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 8th of 11 in a Bm62 at Naracoorte on July 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Gusty Way with 54kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 10 in a 0-56 at Balaklava on November 12 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pricilla's Choice carrying 55kg at $9. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
8 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 4 | x4666 |
NOBLE STYLE
SMILEY CHAN 6YO BAY MARE 61.0KG C L Chan, K H Lam, P Shum, P Y Ng, C F Tang, H K Cheung & Ms K L Suen Sung Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start got back early 6th of 8 in a Bm62 at Murtoa on July 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Celestial Zara with 53.5kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 12 in a Bm56 at Pakenham Synthetic on July 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind You Never Can Tell carrying 60kg at $13. Drawn well and finds a winnable race. |
1 LIANA WOOD |
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| 5 | 6244x |
KNOCK OF BEERS
BRITTANY GOODWIN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG B R Goodwin, Mrs B Goodwin, Ms D L Dunstan, N J Starkie, N Ward, Miss M Y Laidlaw, T M Ward, G M Lee, S Q Hardy, M A Ramage, Ms S E Idnurm & S A Idnurm Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Kilmore 0 - 56 April 18 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Bit Of Shoosh with 57.5kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by head Burrumbeet Mdn-Sw January 1 over 1350m defeating Sibun carrying 57.5kg at $51. In the mix. |
5 C ATKINSON |
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| 6 | 4536x |
HIDDEN WITNESS
BRITTANY GOODWIN 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms S E Idnurm, B R Goodwin, Ms D L Dunstan, N J Starkie, A Robinson, Miss M Y Laidlaw, G M Lee, S R Coulson, Mrs L E Goodwin, K Goodwin, Mrs D L Raymond & Miss A E Ward Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Kyneton 0 - 56 March 28 over 1461m, soft track; 4 len behind Dubai Fountain carrying 56.5kg at $10. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track Bm58 August 7 2025 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Innocent Enuff carrying 58.5kg at $21. Can run well fresh. |
9 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 7 | 7631x |
KULINA
DON DWYER 9YO BAY MARE 57.0KG D Dwyer & Ms M Hackshaw Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.4 len Leeton F&M Bm50 May 9 over 1150m defeating Shooting For Stars carrying 54.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at Grenfell Bm58 September 27 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Obsessive Nature carrying 52kg at $7. This will test. |
10 R J HURDLE |
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| 8 | x0060 |
ALESHA LILY
Timothy McGuigan 7YO GREY MARE 55.0KG T H McGuigan At the latest run ran second last of 12 in a Bm56 at this track on August 18 over 1000m, 8 len behind Masked Marauder carrying 52kg at $201. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 in a Bm56 at this track on August 6 over 1100m, 6 len behind Starburst with 54.5kg at $151. Might struggle again. |
8 ZOE WALLER |
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| 9 | 02805 |
BUBBLES TIME
SHAY KEATING 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs S M Keating, Ms R Frenzel & S Mori Most recently settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 in a Bm56 at this track on August 6 over 1100m, 5 len behind Starburst with 56kg at $101. Before that 10th of 12 in a Bm52 at this track on July 3 over 1200m, 9 len behind Owl Witness with 56kg at $13. Place best. |
2 ALANA KELLY |
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| 10 | 00750 |
STELLAR MADAME
CHRIS CALTHORPE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Miss M M Moyle At the latest run led to the turn then faded ran second last of 12 in a Bm56 at this track on August 11 over 1400m, 8 len behind Lucky Compass carrying 51kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 10 in a F&M Bm56 at Geelong on July 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind That's All Good with 52kg at $81. Rough hope. |
3 CHELSEA THOMPSON |
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| 11 | 133x8 |
BANJETTE
DENNIS JULIUS 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D Q Julius, P J Julius, Mrs M W Julius, J L Julius, Miss P M Julius, M Smith, Mrs S A Perren, C J Smith, B M Smith, Mrs J Smith, P Dentith, Mrs S L Roderick, Three Generations Racing (Mgr: S K Ashenden), Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs) & J Dentith Second-up. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after five months got back early 8th of 10 in a F&M Bm56 at this track on June 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Magnardo carrying 54kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 9 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Mornington on November 10 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Ravens Bay with 58kg at $91. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
4 MELISSA JULIUS |
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