BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   01 Sep 2025
 
GOING: G

Hygain Winners Choice BM62 Handicap 1000m

Track: AW     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Pace looks genuine from Odessa, Over The Stars and Raging Monkey, closely attended by Frose. ODESSA (9) is a highly talented filly that contested the Blue Diamond Prelude, running an honest fifth. She's returned this preparation in scintillating form and can continue that here. She looks like a strong and deserving favourite. FROSE (5) has been in great form of late, in slightly lesser grade at this track and trip, but can convert that to this grade comfortably. COSMIC RHAPSODY (6) has won twice at this track and distance. Last-start winner EL SALTO (3) is a player again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Odessa.
1 23112 INNOCENT ENUFF
LOGAN MCGILL
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Glenhuntly Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L M Riley) & Eastbeth (Mgr: G J Eastmure)
Recent form sound. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 8 at this track Bm58 on August 26 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind El Salto carrying 62.5kg at $2.15. Before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track Bm58 August 7 over 1100m defeating Hidden Witness carrying 62.5kg at $1.90. Is in great form at this track and can go well again.
8
RYAN HOUSTON
Yellow, Red Braces And Cap
2 x954x SI SI MILANO
COLIN SCOTT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C Scott, R A Kelly, W J Phibbs, J I Reid, I Moore, N J Van Steensel, L A Jackson, W L Meredith, A P Bray & B Manassa
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Kyneton Bm64 March 20 over 1469m, soft track; 7 len behind Express Guard with 59.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 February 9 over 1300m, 9 len behind Boulder Jack carrying 60.5kg at $6. Others are more appealing.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Emerald Green, White Band And Sleeves, Hooped Cap
3 27431 EL SALTO
LESLIE ROBERTSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss K E Smith, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams
Last start won by 1.5 len at this track Bm58 August 26 over 1000m defeating Innocent Enuff carrying 56kg at $7. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track Bm64 on August 19 over 1000m, long-neck behind Leave No Doubt with 57.5kg at $9.50. In form and is on the quick back up.
2
SAM KENNEDY
Purple, Yellow Spots
4 78x4x AT THE MINT
BEN BRISBOURNE
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Rangal Park Stud
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 9 at Towong Bm58 on March 8 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Hells Son carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Moe 0 - 64 on May 15 2023 over 1200m, slow going 11 len behind Demon Award with 57kg at $51. Finished fifth in a Wangaratta jump-out on August 25. Prefer to see how she returns.
9
T P MADDEN
Yellow, Blue Stripes, Yellow Sleeves, Blue Stars Cap
5 14612 FROSE
JAMIE BARRY
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Barry, Mrs L Barry, Miss S Wilson, M Hunt, J Gavin, Mrs A Gavin & Miss G McPherson
Form hard to fault. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd in a small field at this track Bm64 on August 19 over 1000m, neck behind Leave No Doubt with 56kg at $9.50. The run before that won by 0.8 len at this track Bm58 August 11 over 1000m defeating Mr Tickles with 55.5kg at $8.50. Has great form at this track.
4
ZOE WALLER
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
6 33880 COSMIC RHAPSODY
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
S Cunningham, Mrs M Cunningham, Dr L Brown, B Phelan, Mrs H Phelan, R Gilchrist, J Edmends, A Edmends , W Prouse, & Ricky Young
Most recently ran last of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 20 over 1300m, 15 len behind Damehood with 57.5kg at $201. Before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track Bm58 on August 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Frose with 61.5kg at $4.80. Expect improvement today. Returns to this track where he does his best work.
6
C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue And Royal Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
7 x588x ZUETORO
CLAY BEASY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss J Chalmers, T L Richards & P C Scales
Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Gatton Cg&E 0 - 58 May 9 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Apollo Ten carrying 58kg at $14. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58 March 23 over 1000m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Sir Maurice carrying 58kg at $3.70. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
5
S VELLA
Deep Navy Blue, White Band And Spots Sleeves, White Cap, Deep Navy Blue Spots
8 32425 OVER THE STARS
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Kratzie Racing Premier, A R Greenwell, Dr J Cleeland, P G Robinson, S J James, P J Coish, C Cachia, Mrs M Cachia, H R O'Neill, P J Hunt, G G Hicks, T A Janssens, J R Saltmarsh, D Milburn, Mrs P C Milburn, Punt Fiction, Golden Sippers Racing, M I G, Donros Syndicate & East Point Racing
At the latest run second last in a small field at this track Bm64 on August 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Leave No Doubt carrying 58kg at $2.10. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Swan Hill Bm58 on July 29 over 975m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Mistavain with 59.5kg at $3.30. Can play a big role in the outcome if she's at her best.
7
NEIL FARLEY
Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star
9 x5x21 ODESSA
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Geelong 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1150m, on a slow track; nose behind Angel Ladder with 56kg at $1.80. Last start favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw August 11 over 1000m defeating Gisella with 56kg at $1.24. Talented filly going through the grades.
3
HARRY COFFEY
Red, White Gatecrasher
10 40914 RAGING MONKEY
LESLIE ROBERTSON
10YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams
At the latest run 4th in a small field at this track Bm64 on August 19 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Leave No Doubt carrying 52kg at $11. Before that scored a big 4 len win at Echuca Bm52 July 25 over 1009m in soft going defeating Montgomery Bay with 52kg at $6. Prefer to see him back in form.
8
TAYLA CHILDS
Purple, Yellow Spots