BALLARAT SYNTHETIC 11 Aug 2025
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Hygain Winners Choice BM58 Handicap 1500m Track: Synthetic Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Solid tempo with Shooter Mcgavin, Gold Governor and Pontmeirion going hard, closely attended by Where Ya Bean. TAUNG (1) is starting to put it all together. Was tested in open class and stakes class when out in journey last time in and didn't quite measure up. But after a break and back to maiden class was too good fresh. Fitter and the extra trip a plus so on home track again looks the one to beat. SHOOTER MCGAVIN (2) was facing a long drought before a confidence-boosting win last time, albeit in a Highweight. Drops significantly in weight here, then some more with the claim, and now back in touch could go on with it. PONTMEIRION (4) has strong together a host of minors, the latest when beaten a lip here over 1400m. Long overdue and looks a top chance to be in the finish once more. KAWA (3) was a winner here fresh then tackled richer grade on the turf and soft conditions and was safely held. Comes back home, fitter and can bounce back. WHERE YA BEAN (6) has had a couple of runs here recently when led and weakened over further. On a quick backup and back in trip could give a sight at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up with Taung.
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TAUNG
MATT CUMANI 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG M S S Cumani, R J Axen, Franks Crew, Miss C D Cato, D P Kerr, D J R Racing Miss Elsa, N H T Racing, Miss G Haughton, M B P W Racing, P A Birgan, R L Cox, Ms S R Keating, R P McDonald, R Parker, Dominant 1 Racing, Brighton Stables Lady Elsa & P Crolla Second-up. First-up after three months favourite; scored a big 6 len win at this track Mdn-Sw July 22 over 1400m defeating Sweater Girl with 59.5kg at $2.15. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Mdn-Sw on February 5 over 1400m, 5 len behind Climb The Ladder carrying 59kg at $17. Can go on with it. Has upside and can make it two on the trot. |
4 EOIN WALSH |
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| 2 | 83861 |
SHOOTER MCGAVIN
SHANE JACKSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG J W Pallot, Buffto's First Kiss, B F Box, B J Collins, J T D Dewsbury, Miss S A Dicker, Mrs E J Dyson, R H Dyson, A Howlett, Dr S P Brown, Mrs R P A Pallot, Miss L K Pallot, D J Prout, D Paterson, G Schimleck, Ms A M Salt, T E Murray, Grandview Fields,S G Schimleck & D Templeton At the latest run favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Casterton 0 - 58 July 27 over 1400m in the wet defeating Gusty Way with 69.5kg at $2.25. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on June 14 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Kowhai carrying 60kg at $4.60. Too good in a Highweight last time and with the claim here will take catching. |
3 SARAH FIELD |
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KAWA
MATT CUMANI 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Umanity Racing Japan (Mgr: T Jibiki), T Igata, Mrs Y Kawakami, R Shibue, D Fujii, T Kimura, T Yamashita, T Iizuka, H Sugawara, K Ogata, T Oshima, K Tanaka, T Inoue, S Kawahara, Y Kobayashi & T Yoshizaki Third-up today. First-up won by a nose at this track F&M Mdn-Sw June 27 over 1400m defeating Shay's Way carrying 58kg at $4.60. Second-up second last of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm64 on July 25 over 1550m, slow going 13 len behind Surfin' Bird with 59.5kg at $18. Not the best away last time and too far but well placed this easier race. |
8 J ALLEN |
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PONTMEIRION
ROBERT HICKMOTT 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG L F Muollo & Rob Hickmott Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R L Hickmott) Form hard to fault. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Bm58 on August 4 over 1400m, head behind Shaalute with 59kg at $4.60. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 22 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Savamoon with 59kg at $19. Impressed last start. Overdue and gets chance to break through. |
7 LUCINDA BOYD |
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GOLD GOVERNOR
TIM FITZSIMMONS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG K Yong Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Murtoa 0 - 58 on July 26 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 20 len behind Forest Diamond with 59.5kg at $12. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on June 21 over 1356m, slow going 2.5 len behind Naval Force with 60kg at $3.50. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these. |
1 NADIA DANIELS |
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WHERE YA BEAN
TYSON BARTON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs K Dean Most recently couldn't go on with it; 5th of 8 at this track Bm64 on August 4 over 2100m, 9 len behind Kentucky Nick carrying 53kg at $12. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on July 13 over 2004m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Azeola carrying 59kg at $2.70. Rates highly on best efforts and can do better this time. |
5 DYLAN DEAN |
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| 7 | 41707 |
INSPIRED CHOICE
AMBER HENDRY 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Miss A C Hendry At the latest run 7th of 14 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 1590m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Lord Domino with 57kg at $61. The start before that ran last of 11 at Seymour Bm64 on July 20 over 2000m, slow going 16 len behind She Said carrying 55.5kg at $51. Prepared to overlook. |
6 L CURRIE |
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RADSTAR
THOMAS CARBERRY 7YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Mrs M A Carberry Last start 10th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 22 over 1500m, 9 len behind Savamoon carrying 57kg at $31. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track F&M Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind She Mogul carrying 56kg at $12. Did place here in tougher class two back so worth thought. |
2 NEIL FARLEY |
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GIRLS NIGHT
DANIEL KELLY 4YO GREY MARE 55.0KG Mrs V M Kelly, Ms L Rankin, Ms N W Ruggero, E J Cassell & S Jolly Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track Bm58 on August 4 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Shaalute carrying 55.5kg at $16. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 22 over 1500m, 7 len behind Savamoon carrying 56.5kg at $41. Not far away of late. Tricky gate again but has upside and worth including. |
10 C J MACREDMOND |
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KILMISTER
AFTAB SHAIKH 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Shaikh Most recently sat on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1412m, slow going 11 len behind Magic Edition carrying 59.5kg at $31. Before that 8th of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 27 over 1200m, 13 len behind Spirited Defence with 55.5kg at $101. Well held last time and not going well enough. |
9 C QUILTY |
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THE BALLET DANCER
AMBER HENDRY 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms L A Rushby & Mr P J Brettargh Last start ran last of 12 at this track Bm58 on August 4 over 1400m, 17 len behind Absolute Sunshine carrying 55.5kg at $61. The run before that ran last of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on July 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Inexorable carrying 55kg at $151. Disappointing form likely to continue. |
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