Ballarat   06 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

Hygain Winners Choice 0 - 62 Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.89)  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Teddy Boy leading the way. ARIZONA LUCK (12) is a talented filly who was beaten 3L last time out in the tougher Thousand Guineas Prelude won by Ferivia over 1400m. There was a stack of merit in the effort, and this is a much more suitable assignment. Maps well and has plenty of scope for improvement. DANCING DOLLY (11) was much too good for a Maiden field over this trip at Kilmore, scoring by 3 lengths. Was heavily bet and will be fitter again. She should be right in it. GEE TEE (13) jumped awkwardly then wound up strongly to score by a long neck over 1400m here, breaking her Maiden. In a sharp local stable and is sure to keep improving. Will spot a start but wind up late and is among the chances again. TOUCHDOWN (1) and JENNI INTIBA (8) both rate similarly to the above but have to overcome tricky barriers. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Arizona Luck.
1 2x1 TOUCHDOWN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
W Ormond, Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Hail Mary (L Silk), G Old, W Z A Leung, D Dalpozzo, V Zafferano, A Abou-Eid, N Adams, B Carson, J Chilcott, T Iliou, A Ng, T Pender, H Moukbel, World Series Group (S Triplett), Two Of Each (A Barbadoro), Go For 2 (J Silk), F Deniz & W Johnson
Third race start. First start 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Whateley carrying 58kg at $3.60. Went for a spell before returning favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Sale Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1411m defeating Thinxzo carrying 59.5kg at $1.16. Back in great shape and is sure to be thereabouts.
10
L NOLEN
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
2 00173 TRIOMPHE
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
SCT Syndications, Hard Men, M Everett, G Hall, Danu Racing, F5 Racing, E Hogarth, Catterss, Salary Cap Punting, T Martin, M Ray, K Steinkellner, C Richmond, A Xerri, L Agg, S Felmingham, M Cumming, Mrs R Beal, Mrs K Marshall & Gray Street
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Mt Gambier Bm62 on September 21 over 1550m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Elsie Girl with 60kg at $5.50. The run before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 9 at Bendigo Bm62 on September 7 over 1600m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Options carrying 60kg at $18. Still favouring others today.
9
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
3 43217 AHAB
Ann-Jeanette Tindale
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Tindale
Last start 7th of 12 at Coleraine Colr Cup on September 26 over 1800m, 4 len behind Commander Harry with 54kg at $41. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at Tatura Bm56 September 8 over 1980m defeating Tierra with 60kg at $3.80. Needs to improve sharply.
2
V LE BOEUF
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Stars, White Cap
4 x746x IT'S LIT
LINDSEY SMITH
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Seymour Bm64 July 20 over 2000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind She Said with 58.5kg at $8. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 May 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lightning Express carrying 59kg at $41. Wait and see how he comes up.
6
J FRY
Red, White Gatecrasher
5 x9603 NORWOODS
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P Cunningham, M Doyle, A Cooke & Ms G J Triffett
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Mornington Bm62 on September 18 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Nursery Chime with 59kg at $18. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Mornington 0 - 62 on September 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Lady Potato Head with 57kg at $19. Wide draw a test.
11
J NOONAN
White, Midnight Blue Stars
6 24301 TEDDY BOY
CLAIRE PATTERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms C Patterson
At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Moe Bm56 September 23 over 1628m on a soft track defeating Vegas On Fire with 60kg at $10. The run before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on August 23 over 1590m, 11 len behind Breezy Bon carrying 59.5kg at $7. Consider.
3
LACHLAN KING
White, Royal Blue Cross Of Lorraine
7 92212 GARFIELD
HELEN WHITE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs H E White, C W White & Miss K A White
At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Bordertown Cl1 on September 12 over 1550m, 0.7 len behind Sazerac with 60kg at $5.50. Before that won by a nose at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1500m defeating Deal Done Fast carrying 59.5kg at $1.95. Fully tested this time around.
1
C ATKINSON
Royal Blue, Gold Crossed Sashes, Armbands And Cap
8 18x73 JENNI INTIBA
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 64 on August 22 over 1512m, 3.5 len behind Meh Keffi with 58kg at $8. Last start 3rd of 11 at Sale Bm62 on September 14 over 1728m, 4 len behind Zambardo carrying 58kg at $7.50. Fitter now and making headway. Has claims.
12
DECLAN BATES
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
9 7x034 LUMPYS HIGHWAY
CHRIS CALTHORPE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P Alford & K Gorski
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Moe Bm56 on September 23 over 1628m, slow going 2 len behind Teddy Boy carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Tatura Bm56 on September 8 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Jayzeal carrying 60.5kg at $9. In the mix.
7
B RAWILLER
Red, Green And Lime Green Striped Sleeves
10 35491 ARIA ELECTRA
PETER GELAGOTIS
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
J Sourasis, P R McGrath, R Favas, Jaszac Racing (Mgr: N T Pistikakis), J G S Syndicate (Mgr: J Gardiner), M A Murphy, Mrs M M Murphy & Walkochland Racing (Mgr: B G Walker)
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 September 7 over 1600m defeating Little Richie Turf carrying 58kg at $3.30. Before that from last on the turn 9th of 13 at Bairnsdale Bm58 on August 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sea Poem with 57kg at $21. Favouring others.
5
C NEWITT
Black, White Diamond Band, Checked Cap
11 36x41 DANCING DOLLY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
O T I Racing, Four Legs, Head And A Tail, Dancing King, F Pagano, J E J Ciurlionis, Ms J O Anderson, L Edward, E W J Ciurlionis, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing, B M R S No.1, East Melb Racing, Meant To Be Lucky, Mrs C J Saltmarsh, M Burke & Third Time
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 12 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on August 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Fastoso with 57.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 3 len at Kilmore F&M Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1607m in soft going defeating Washington Lilac with 58kg at $2.05. Found winning form and can go on with it.
5
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
12 5x18 ARIZONA LUCK
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, G A Struth, Mrs S L Wilson, JW Pietromonaco, P P Irvine, Mrs L M Bryant, G M Bryant, A Jackson, D Hibbert, T J Auld, J Smith, A A Hibbert, D O Moloney, D Sargent, D A Hibbert & B J Watson
Third-up today. Resuming won by a nose at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw September 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Star Compass carrying 56kg at $2.90. Second-up 8th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside in the G2 Thoguineasprel on September 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ferivia carrying 56kg at $61. Better suited back to this grade and can bounce back.
4
BEAU MERTENS
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
13 8x1 GEE TEE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell), R J Pawsey, K A Ward, Ms R C Parker & G J Richards
Third race start. First start 8th of 13 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 23 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Eeteedee carrying 56kg at $5.50. Returned from break won by a long-neck at this track Mdn-Sw September 19 over 1400m defeating Pharoah's Glory with 55kg at $3.70. Back in fine order and a bold showing is expected.
8
HARRY COFFEY
White, Maroon And Navy Blue Stars, Stars On Cap