BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   27 Jun 2025
 
GOING: N

Hygain Winners Choice Class 1 Handicap 1200m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

A solid tempo is on the cards with Flying Straz and Kahungunu pushing for the lead ahead of Attaboom and Highland Dream. SPIRITED DEFENCE (1) blitzed the Maidens here first up and then came back and missed narrowly, backed off the map. He raced a bit new and will have taken fitness and learning. John Allen rides today and will use an inside gate. He deserves another chance. FLYING STRAZ (2) is a leader resuming for the sharp Moody-Coleman stable. She's Stakes placed and was an easy Maiden winner on the Pakenham synthetic when last seen. She's been off the scene for a while but will be naturally improved and the 2kg claimer will give her every chance. TELL US TOLL (7) led and won her Maiden comfortably here third-up and maps well. She won't have to improve much to feature. RUBIQUITY (3) has some weight relief and was tracking well before the latest. First time on the synthetic and consider. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sticking with Spirited Defence.
1 56x12 SPIRITED DEFENCE
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock's Auburn, K M Anderson, H J J Carisbrooke, S M Daniel, Mrs G Dever, Miss H Dever, D Johnson, C A McDonald, M J Melville, P E Melville, W J North, J Rath, M Shillington, P A C Schultz, L H Sullivan, Dr B Taylor, Blinkered, D G M M Racing & Covid Punters
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 5.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw May 22 over 1200m defeating Ville De Lumiere with 59.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at this track Cl1 on June 11 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Shaalute carrying 59kg at $1.20. Can bounce back.
2
J ALLEN
Pink, White Quarters, Pink Cap
2 x031x FLYING STRAZ
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
G H E Coyne & Foster Racing (Mgr: R D Foster)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by 1.3 len Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 25 over 1200m defeating Insignia with 55kg at $1.90. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Caulfield 2yo F Hcp July 13 over 1100m, soft track; 13 len behind Manolo Bling carrying 56.5kg at $12. A bold return in likely.
4
EMILY POZMAN
White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 4x854 RUBIQUITY
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), C Jackson, L T Jackson, G R Jackson, S T Jackson, C D Rowsell, A C Brennan, The Buncha (Mgr: G D Sutherland), E J O'Brien, Off and Drinking (Mgr: Mrs V C Hoy), C W Whitehead, G L Kelson, J Chadwick, S W Wilde & W J Couch
Last start 4th of 13 at Geelong Bm58 on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ballynacally carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at Werribee Bm58 on May 16 over 1110m, 1.5 len behind Noble Style with 61kg at $3. Best form stacks up.
6
JORDAN CHILDS
White, Red Spots And Black Cap
4 0x61 LUNAR ARC
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A E Sear & Mrs L M Sear
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1000m, 8 len behind Central Bank with 57.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell won by 0.5 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw June 10 over 1200m in soft going defeating Trooper carrying 57.5kg at $101. Improver to keep onside.
1
ZAC SPAIN
Black, Mauve Four Stars, Seams Cap
5 4455x PATRIOT STAR
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Carringbush Park, Miss K Brideoake, O Kerr, Novakan Racing (Mgr: G P Newell), Ten Bloods Racing (Mgr: G Townsend), C J Thomson, Ninja Racing (Mgr: A C Englezos), The Creche (Mgr: S White), D Horler, G W Henry, D Y Harper, Border Reivers (Mgr: D J Armstrong), G A Paton & Mrs K L Eastmure
Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Pakenham Cl1 February 6 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Gala Queen carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Ballarat F&M Bm64 October 24 over 1000m, 2 len behind She Daresthe Devil with 56kg at $4. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
9
DANIEL MOOR
Navy Blue, Turquoise Armbands, Striped Cap
6 x7203 ATTABOOM
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, S Reynolds, Ms L Kakos, A J De Joux, P G Cosgriff, S Frost, D Bindley, G P Heffernan, Telfer Racing (Mgr: Mrs F A Telfer), Tycoons Galore (Mgr: D J Fletcher), M E Dasczyk & Mrs J Casey
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at this track Bm58 on June 17 over 1200m, 2 len behind Nordic carrying 58kg at $14. The race before that second last of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 13 over 1000m, 6 len behind In Love with 58kg at $7.50. Should be around the mark.
5
EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue, Green Star, White And Green Hooped Sleeves, White And Green Star Cap
7 3x241 TELL US TOLL
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M J Hirst & Mrs J R Freedman
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw June 13 over 1200m defeating Flux carrying 57.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Oceansprint carrying 57.5kg at $8. Sure to measure up.
3
DECLAN BATES
Royal Blue And Gold Hoops, White And Red Seams Sleeves, Black Cap
8 86x00 KILMISTER
AFTAB SHAIKH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A Shaikh
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 13 at Echuca 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1000m, 9 len behind Bon Shadow with 59kg at $14. Last start ran last of 11 at Seymour Bm58 on June 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Swifties with 58.5kg at $101. Struggling to make a case.
7
THEODORE LADD
Navy, White Diamond Sash, White Armbands And Cap
9 3589x HIGHLAND DREAM
KATHRYN DURDEN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
D J Coombes, P C Matthews, B Fone, G Robins, Three Orange Whips (Mgr: Mrs V Nolan), D Matthews, A Griffin, D Jones, S Duncan, Mrs M Duncan, J E Investments (Mgr: E Jones), M A Keane, S J Broomfield, S Everson, R Baker, M Denniston & Mrs K L Durden
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Avoca 0 - 58 March 29 over 1860m, 12 len behind Off The Deep End carrying 57kg at $21. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at Stawell 0 - 58 December 14 over 1102m, 7 len behind Naralinga carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Others offer more appeal.
8
RYAN HOUSTON
Lime, Navy Blue Seams, Lime And Navy Blue Seams Cap
10 31683 KAHUNGUNU
TYSON BARTON
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
K M Biggs & Ms L R Cawley
Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Cl1 on June 11 over 1200m, 5 len behind Shaalute carrying 54kg at $51. The race before that 8th of 14 at Moe Bm52 on May 13 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Smashing Ruby with 54kg at $18. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
10
SAGE DURIC
Gold, Purple And Pink Braces, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap