Ballarat   30 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Hygain Edge BM62 Handicap 1500m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 21)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Good pressure from the outset with M'lady Rose, Life Sentence and Caleana taking up the running over Hoodys Horse and Piwhane. M'LADY ROSE (12) came off a Group 3 with a solid first-up effort in a 64 at Sandown-Lakeside in stronger. Wasn't far away on a heavy track at well-supported over 1600m at Pakenham and will be better for that. Will push forward and the lightly raced filly has the talent to win. UPSTAGE (13) was backed off the map winning her Maiden over 1400m on the same day. Maps for a soft run and can improve again on a dryer surface. She also has plenty of upside. CALEANA (5) disappointed as favourite at Bendigo but missed a whisker here over a mile prior. Has been kept on the fresh side, and racing forward can get back on track. GALANT KNIGHT (3) had been well educated and was too good for the Werribee Maiden on debut. Has a wide gate but she will keep improving for a top metro yard. LOVE SYMBOL (11) steps up in trip and there was plenty to like about her nose defeat at Geelong two back. Has the rail and Currie sticks aboard. SUGGESTED PLAY: With M'Lady Rose.
1 862x1 OUR LONE STAR
SEAN MOTT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
M M Borgobello, Mrs M F Borgobello, Ms R Borgobello, A Borgobello, Miss B Borgobello, Miss S Borgobello, S A Mott, M Nardo, Mrs L Nardo, D Nardo & M Nardo
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at Echuca Bm56 April 16 over 1300m defeating Cash Converter with 63.5kg at $7. Previously second-up second last of 11 at this track 0 - 64 on May 25 over 1500m, slow going 4 len behind Lady Pappygate carrying 59.5kg at $26. Others appeal more.
8
B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, Yellow Stars And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Yellow Star Cap
2 09956 WILD CHAP
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
S J Cunningham, Mrs M J Cunningham, J J Cunningham, Miss N Kocis, H McAdam, B Meagher, Mrs C A Meagher, Mrs S Bedggood, Dr L J F Brown & R B Brown
Most recently 6th of 8 at Donald Bm66 on April 14 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Just Bolts carrying 60.5kg at $81. Before that 5th of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-68 on March 14 over 1550m, 1.1 len behind Headphones carrying 59.5kg at $31. Risking here.
6
C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
3 1 GALANT KNIGHT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
G T Ryan, M C Power, Mrs G Dawes & L R Matthews
Claiming his maiden victory on debut; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw April 11 over 1400m defeating No No No No No with 59kg at $7.50. Improver in good ands and keep onside.
11
EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
4 x0963 LIFE SENTENCE
MATT CUMANI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G Taylor, B Fullwood, A Cox, D Wilson, M Shepherd, K Oehme, Ms C Robbins, W Crockford, M Bacic, J Marsh, Ms E Murray, Mrs M Denton, Finance Guru's, Dedicated Followers, Five Of Spades, Brighton Big Day Out, Giddy Up Club, Donovan Syn, Carnabetian Army & Too Hopfools
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Bm62 on April 10 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Stay Silent carrying 60kg at $19. Before that did the work up front then tired second last of 7 at this track Bm62 on March 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Caleana carrying 58kg at $11. Further improvement expected.
2
DECLAN BATES
Purple, Gold Stars, Armbands And Cap
5 26416 CALEANA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
OTI Racing, PonyPals, Northside Racing, J Litovkin, Peake Racing, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, D P Sinn, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, C H Madden, G J P Van Ameyden, Top Level Racing, Sparks Flying, J M Keogh, T D Holland, A H Goodfellow, J Murphy, L Webb, Ms D McKeown & D Walls
Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Bendigo 0 - 62 on March 27 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pavlich carrying 56.5kg at $4. The race before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Bm62 March 10 over 1600m defeating High Tempo with 54.5kg at $7. Well placed at best and can make the finish.
5
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 03527 DELTA SKY
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
A B Buckley, Ms F M McLean-Grant, Mrs M E Wischusen, D S Weidenbach, F Macheda, M P Adams, Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi), Mrs C J Shinn, R J Bannear, Mrs S M Bannear, Mrs P A Beynon, Mrs V Howley, Ms C Tierney, L Brown, J Brown, C Brown, H Brown, J Caleo & K D Derriman
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Caulfield Countrymilebm80 on March 14 over 1600m, 3 len behind Sir Atlas carrying 54kg at $41. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Pakenham Bm62 on March 5 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Nic's Choice carrying 57.5kg at $8. Others preferred.
10
RYAN HOUSTON
Blue, Red Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
7 x460x HOODYS HORSE
TRUDY COTTIER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D I Irving, Ms T M Cottier & J I Irving
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 August 16 over 1950m, soft track; 21 len behind Eight On The Dot with 59kg at $20. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Warrnambool Bm64 July 24 over 1700m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Champagne Jenni with 60kg at $18. Maybe later in the prep.
4
R J HURDLE
Pink, Blue Stars
8 92052 LOOSE ON GIN
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs U Williams, J Clifford, N Clifford, P Clifford, R Raw, Mrs R Raw, Dr F Hawker, Gindicators (Mgr: A Robinson), Time To Win (Mgr: J McManus), C Macek, S M B Racing (Mgr: M Scholten), Terang Bloods (Mgr: P Heffernan), Cooparchelli (Mgr: K Mills), Mrs V Carter, C Papadopoulos, A Grant & G Paras.
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Hamilton 0-62 on April 7 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.3 len behind Corro with 59kg at $2.45. The start before that 5th of 9 at Warrnambool Bm62 on March 26 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Ultra Blue carrying 60kg at $16. Faces a tough assignment this time.
13
D YENDALL
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
9 94114 PIWHANE
GARY BOYCE
6YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
J J Maloney, Mrs J Maloney, C J Lindner, Miss L Harkness, D Earl, T D Earl & M J Terwel
At the latest run 4th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm68 on April 18 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Jilladora carrying 56kg at $31. The run before that settled well back; won by a neck at Penola Bm68 April 5 over 1400m defeating Miss Kermie carrying 54kg at $6.50. Going okay but others preferred.
13
ALYSHA WARREN
Royal Blue, White Chevrons
10 x8626 BANCOORA
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
P A Preusker, J R Drape, B E Parker, D R Butler, P D Delahunty, Mrs S E Finnigan, R W Hay, D J Kinniburgh & N R Parker
Last start 6th of 10 at Stawell Bm56 on April 17 over 1607m, 2.75 len behind Jet Jitsu with 62kg at $15. Before that 2nd of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm56 on March 22 over 1550m, 1.5 len behind Elliotto with 61.5kg at $6.50. Unlikely he'll trouble this field.
7
FRED W KERSLEY
Red, White Star, Red Cap
11 8x525 LOVE SYMBOL
NIGEL BLACKISTON
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
Cambridge Stud,(B Lindsay)
Most recently 5th of 10 at Geelong Bm62 on April 22 over 1325m, 4.5 len behind Brutalina with 58kg at $4.40. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Geelong 0 - 66 on April 1 over 1300m, nose behind Sussex Duchess carrying 56kg at $10. An inside draw is a big advantage. Worth another chance.
1
L CURRIE
Black, Yellow Checks And Armbands, Checked Cap
12 18x43 M'LADY ROSE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, R Koch, D Miller, G Del Mastro, J I Halsall, Anax Racing (Mgr: M Anaxagora), Westmore (Mgr: K Pengelly), M J Davidson, B M P H (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), J M Simmons, A Tascone, G M Turner, Mrs A Gniel & D W Gniel
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 on March 25 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Gold Coast Belle carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Pakenham Cl1 on April 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Pula with 57kg at $2.45. Fitter now and making headway. Key runner who will take beating.
9
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
13 8x221 UPSTAGE
GRAHAME BEGG
3YO  GR/B  FILLY 57.0KG
D M D B & A D S K, P J Salter, D J Oliphant, A J Duguid, M Shaw, Mrs K Marcuccio, P A McCann, A Licciardi, J Pace, Five Of The Best, Whambo Enterprises, D-Man Realty Racing, Miss K A Smith, D J M Maclean, J M MacLean, L R Mcintyre, D D K Racing, R J Hughes, C Marcuccio & Mrs A J MacLean
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.3 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw April 16 over 1400m in the wet defeating Who'llstoplorraine carrying 57.5kg at $1.65. Before that 2nd of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 1 over 1400m, nose behind Fastobeast carrying 57kg at $2.70. Key chance expected to feature.
3
D W STACKHOUSE
Lime Green, Navy Blue Diamond
14 x1424 DESIGNS OF EIGHT
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs A J Reed, H S Reed & D E Hoffman
At the latest run got back early 4th in a small field at Terang Bm66 on April 12 over 1600m, in the wet; 8 len behind Eleanor Dumont with 54.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Ararat Bm62 on March 30 over 1306m, 1.75 len behind Yoomee Wonder carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Not keen on her chances.
6
CHRISTOPHER PANG
White, Emerald Green Spots, Mauve Sleeves And Cap, Emerald Green Spots
15 99838 JAZ TYCOON
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Cunningham, Mrs M J Cunningham, J J Cunningham, Win to Live (Mgr: M A Rieniets), The Cups Chasers (Mgr: A Barbieri) & P A Tardio
Last start ran last of 8 at Donald Bm66 on April 14 over 1000m, 11 len behind Just Bolts with 56kg at $51. Before that 3rd of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-68 on March 14 over 1550m, 0.8 len behind Headphones carrying 55kg at $31. Passing.
12
LIAM RIORDAN
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap