BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   21 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

Happy Birthday Alex Quilliam BM62 Handicap 1200m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Fast pace assured with Quebeck, Superset and Warrior Smile leading the charge. WHAT YOU WILL (10) has yet to feature in two runs this prep after copping no luck from some wide gates. She has drawn wide again, but will appreciate getting back on a more even poly surface. She is peaking at the right time, and a big form reversal is on the cards. On top at value for us. DIVINE THOUGHTS (7) resumed with a sound effort for sixth on a heavy track at Mornington and should derive plenty of benefit from that outing. Her record second-up is encouraging, and with a drop in grade, she is expected to improve sharply, especially with a 3kg claim. PLEASE ME DO (12) never threatened at Seymour after settling near the rear, but the run was better than it reads on paper. This field holds no fears for her, and she has the ability to make her presence felt. AUDIO POP CAM (5) resumes from a spell after competing in a tougher field at Flemington at her last run before a spell. She has looked good when winning both of her tune-up jump-outs, and even from a wide gate, she can win this. SUGGESTED PLAY: Audio Pop Cam each way value.
1 16652 SUPERSET
SHAWN MATHRICK
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 63.0KG
Delter Horses (Mgr: V Del Nigro), P Gibbs, G V Morris, N R Proud, M J Nutt, F J Gallagher, Mrs J A Gallagher, A P Cutajar, B A Mathrick & Mrs K M Mathrick
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Sale Bm62 on May 17 over 1208m, neck behind Flying Mikki with 60.5kg at $20. Before that 5th of 13 at Seymour Bm66 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Khadime carrying 62kg at $31. His best is good enough.
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JADE SMITH
Turquoise, Black Star And Sleeves, Turquoise Stars
2 x4104 QUEBECK
NATHAN DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
C C Nittoli, Mrs S Nittoli, G Nittoli, N J Dunn, D L Portelli, M Gavillucci, Mrs C Gavillucci, S J Goldburg, R Nittoli, Mrs A De Luca, S De Luca, B W Walters, A J Simpson, M Payne, M J Bright, Mrs K Feldmaier & M J Alderman
At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on May 27 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Royal Flare carrying 60.5kg at $15. Before that failed to make an impression; ran second last of 12 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Barari carrying 59.5kg at $10. Likely to struggle on recent form.
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DYLAN DUNN
Gold, Silver Stripes, Gold Sleeves And Cap
3 66504 EMPRESSIVE ENUFF
DEAN BINAISSE
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
D A Darvill, L Darvill, F B Jackson & Two Bob Snobs Syndicate (Mgr: L Jackson)
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm62 on June 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Happy Link with 60.5kg at $21. The run before that ran second last of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 on May 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Zunna carrying 59.5kg at $31. In the mix.
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JACK HILL
Blue, Red And White Bands, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 5x90x WARRIOR SMILE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
L Lee
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Seymour Bm62 December 18 over 1200m, 18 len behind Asiatic carrying 59.5kg at $14. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Traralgon Bm62 November 30 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Magnabelle Royale with 60kg at $5.50. Might be better off following this outing.
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WILL GORDON
Maroon, Silver Braids And Armbands, Black Cap
5 x517x AUDIO POP CAM
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Flemington 3yo F Hcp January 10 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Jenni The Ninja carrying 52kg at $16. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Geelong Bm62 November 14 over 1107m, 3 len behind My Zephyr with 57kg at $5.50. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Looks all set for a effective return.
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HARRY COFFEY
Red, White Gatecrasher
6 1481x BON'S BLING
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
K King, Ken King Thoroughbreds, T Overton, S Joyce, Little Battlers Racing (Mgr:P Payne),L Dawson, A Dawson, M Magaton, J Owen, F Stella,R2R Racing, K Schintler, For The Bloods Racing (Mgr:J Harrigan), G Cini, Tannery Estate (Mgr:P Schultz), Combined Force (Mgr:J Adams), D Morley & A King
She is resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since winning by nose Echuca Bm56 November 4 over 1400m slow track defeating Cosmic Charger carrying 60.5kg at $7. On debut won by 1.3 len this track Mdn-Sw September 1 over 1200m defeating Ponte Arcobaleno carrying 57.5kg at $15. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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ALANA KELLY
Maroon, Lime Green Spot, Sleeves And Cap
7 460x6 DIVINE THOUGHTS
Nelson Smyth
5YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Ellison Lodge Racing (Mgr: N G Smyth)
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Mornington Bm66 on June 8 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Next Step Iowa carrying 55kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on December 3 over 1500m, 1.1 len behind Storm Season carrying 56kg at $3.20. Fitter and is expected to do much better.
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ZAC MOORE
Black, Green And White EL And Horse Motif, Black And Green Striped Sleeves And Cap
8 760x6 TREMAMORE
SAMANTHA JEFFREYS
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs S L Pope & Miss S Jeffreys
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 11 at Geelong Bm62 on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Duel Venture with 58kg at $101. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm56 on September 22 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hide Your Assets carrying 59kg at $8. Faces tough task.
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MS A HERRMANN
Red, Royal Blue Star, White Sleeves, Red Diamonds
9 42347 BAMA SLAMA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C Bennett, Flying Start No.14 (Mgr: C Bennett), T P Jones, CD Hewitt, B N Sutcliffe, Manimi Racing (Mgr: N S Waters), Dr F H Hawker, J Care, J F Farmer, A C Stewart, W P E Anthony, W Fowler, S T Hicks, Mandelbaum Racing (Mgr: S Plummer), G D Berry & J Sims
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Mornington Bm56 on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Zamparini Spirit carrying 61kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Donald 0-62 on May 2 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Freak Of Nature with 58kg at $6.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
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EOIN WALSH
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 76x60 WHAT YOU WILL
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
A C Stevens, Mrs L M Stevens, Miss C L Stevens, M D Stevens, Miss S A Stevens, Mrs K Salm, Mrs C Beattie, M Beattie, B B Staunton, B D Anderson, D Smith, B Robinson & L C Stevenson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 16 at Warrnambool Bm66 on May 6 over 1000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Charmed Run carrying 55.5kg at $21. Last start ran second last of 11 at Geelong Bm62 on May 22 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Duel Venture carrying 58.5kg at $12. Rates highly in this line-up so expecting a much better run.
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T P MADDEN
Red, Royal Blue And White Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
11 846x6 ANGELOS
ANDREW NOBLET
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs B Gellard
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after five months 6th of 10 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 15 over 1212m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Come Along Jeffrey with 60kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 1 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Stormbender carrying 56kg at $7. Needs something easier.
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R J HURDLE
White, Navy And Lime Noblet Racing Logo, Navy And Sky Blue Striped Sleeves
12 54128 PLEASE ME DO
DAVID DEAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
D E Dean
At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 11 at Seymour Bm62 on June 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Set Me Loose with 55.5kg at $21. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Albury Bm58 on May 26 over 1175m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind With Strength carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Terrific chance to return to form.
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MELEA CASTLE
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Double Armbands
13 5x082 TOMMYESS
TOM DABERNIG
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
M L Flannery & Sustainable Thoroughbred Breeding (Mgr: M J Drapac)
Last start led but faded 2nd of 11 at Casterton 0 - 56 on June 7 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Ambello carrying 60kg at $3.40. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 14 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Barari carrying 57.5kg at $41. Can take this out.
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J ALLEN
Red, Royal Blue Spot, Halved Sleeves, White Pom Pom
14 126x0 FEUDAL EMPIRE
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  BLACK  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss T J Smyth
Second run back. First-up after three months ran second last of 11 at Bairnsdale Bm52 on June 12 over 1000m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Irresistible Sir with 54kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Dederang Pic-Trpy on February 21 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Mighty Feat carrying 69kg at $3.50. Second up record is sound, so don't risk him.
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Bottle Green And White Checks, Bottle Green Sleeves, White Cap With Bottle Green Seams