BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   22 Jul 2025
 
GOING: N

Hygain Winners Choice BM64 Handicap 1200m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Genuine pace with Mr Blunt taking up the running ahead of Jordy Girl and Wolfgang. McEvoy-trained MR BLUNT (2) won two jumpouts and then led and blitzed the Maidens here by 9L when backed off the map. Has a handy gate, and the leading course striker is aboard. Stripping fitter she should have them well covered. ROWDY ANTHEM (8) had the drop on the leaders here last time and closed off well to fill a minor placing. The longer sprint will suit and the 3kg claim brings him into it. JORDY GIRL (5) resumed at Wagga in a 66 and will be better for it. She's proven second-up and has raced well in stronger races in town. Has a low gate and 2kg claim, and her all-weather form is positive. Keep well onside. NORDIC (4) is third up and going well. A track specialist who always puts in. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hard to go past the promising Mr Blunt.
1 9x6x0 WOLFGANG
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M L Kennewell, P B McCloskey, Group 1 Bloodstock (Mgr: M P Becker), D Rogers, Mrs K Rogers, C Rogers, M McNeil & Mrs S McNeil & Dr S Vallance
Having second run back today. Last start 11th of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on June 21 over 1100m, slow going 12 len behind Cicala with 59.5kg at $14. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Red Anchor Stks on October 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Bittercreek with 57kg at $11. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
1
ZAC SPAIN
Navy Blue, White Vee
2 1 MR BLUNT
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Schauble
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; scored a big 9 len win at this track Mdn-Sw July 4 over 1200m defeating My Symbol carrying 59.5kg at $1.24. Promising and can build on the spacious win.
4
J ALLEN
White, Royal Blue Sides, White, Orange and Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
3 26x23 CASH CONVERTER
CARLY THOMAS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms C E Thomas, D Nelson, Mrs D L Frankcom, F W Frankcom, S Holden, Mrs L Battenally, B Battenally, Mrs J Robin & R Joseph
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at this track Bm64 on June 24 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Rewards And More carrying 59kg at $3.60. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track Bm64 on July 8 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Podargoni with 59kg at $2.90. Has claims.
7
C NEWITT
Royal Blue, White Checked Quarters, Diamonds Sleeves, Checked Cap
4 63x15 NORDIC
ANDREW NOBLET
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A L Noblet, Rizika Racing (Mgr: M J Stoll), D H Balding & T J Balding
Third-up today. First-up won by 1.5 len at this track Bm58 June 17 over 1200m defeating Russian Summer with 60kg at $6. Second run from a spell eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track Bm64 on July 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Podargoni carrying 59kg at $3.20. Should be around the mark.
6
C J MACREDMOND
White, Pale Blue Star, Pale Blue And Navy Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 756x4 JORDY GIRL
DAVID O'PREY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
J A Brown, D Maggio, Mrs L Burns, J Burns, Mrs D M I' Anson, Mrs J Whitty, J A Mason, Mrs L M Lawther, Ms B Hamdorf, R Franks & DJ O'Prey
Second run back. First-up after six months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Wagga Bm66 on July 7 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Choice Witness carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Wodonga Bm70 on November 29 over 1300m, 4 len behind Boltsaver carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. Strips fitter and isn't the worst.
3
SARAH FIELD
Green, White Sash, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 x2124 OLIVE BAGUETTE
ALEXANDER RAE
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), N Deljanovski, S White & O Favaloro
Most recently 4th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 30 over 1000m, 4 len behind Bonnie Amore with 59kg at $3.90. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Cranbourne 0-64 Hcp on May 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Brandjam carrying 59kg at $3.80. Not keen on his chances.
7
JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, White Spade And Pom Pom
7 4x175 HELL OF A TRIP
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J V O'Neill, M J Lihou, Ms M G Eggington, P D Robinson, G C W Bennett, S R Boschetti, G D Agnew, D Schwarzer, M J Curtain, Mrs C Atkins, N D Rance, V A Tassone, Mrs C A Trompf, M McGrath, Mrs LE Jones, K C Jones, East West Connection (Mgr: T D Bruton) & Paccam Racing (Mgr: C J Frayne)
Last start from last on the turn 5th of 9 at this track Bm64 on June 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Rewards And More with 58kg at $19. The run before that second last of 8 at this track Bm64 on June 11 over 1400m, 14 len behind Our Wishbone with 58kg at $7.50. Risking.
2
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
8 x6513 ROWDY ANTHEM
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W B Brisbourne
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd in a small field at this track Bm70 on July 4 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Rewards And More carrying 52.5kg at $11. The race before that won by a nose at Swan Hill 0 - 58 June 7 over 1200m defeating Whitson with 58.5kg at $11. Going well.
5
ALICE KENNEDY
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
9 231x6 ANTIDOTE
CRAIG WEEDING
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
M J Fiteni & Ms K M Stewart
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation winning by nose Benalla Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1106m slow track defeating Captivating Storm with 57.5kg at $4. On debut second of 11 at Albury Mdn February 24 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Love From Venus with 57kg at $7. Looks up against it.
2
JAKE DUFFY
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Black Star Cap
10 x0342 LA NARRADORA
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
J O'Neill, D Harrison, Miss D Ford, Wry Racing (D Weston), Mrs M Rowe, M Webb, N Rance, M Curtain, S Garbutt, I Garbutt, Dr D Karpin, M Tilley, Kingston Beach Boys (J Denehey), Scar Racing (A Cameron), J H M Racing (L Buller), The Lamnidae (R Nicholson) & Warm Mint Jam (N Loucaides)
Recent form sound. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 7 at this track Bm64 on July 8 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Podargoni with 55kg at $6. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 12 at Terang 0-58 on June 15 over 1125m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Infinite Matrix carrying 68kg at $2.90. Should measure up.
6
LINDA MEECH
Royal Blue, White Star, Red Cap
11 77732 SONTAY
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mcgrath Racing, Mrs A Mcgrath, A Mcgrath, Keidaily Stud, Gaire Pty Ltd, D J Molloy, G B Gipps, J Garreffa, Cocoroc Racing, B Norton, D J Brooks, PM Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, Mrs PA Harman, Mrs J Clarke, Mrs E C Mortensen, B J Molloy, C Norton & Ms M J Ellis
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track F&M Bm58 on July 4 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Zousinger carrying 59.5kg at $3.10. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 13 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind In Love carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Further improvement is required.
3
ALANA KELLY
Red And Black Stars