BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   17 Jun 2025
 
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Hygain Winners Choice BM58 Handicap 1500m

Track: AW     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Looks a keen contest with Quizlet and Delivering pressing for the lead with Life Sentence and Like A Diamond close at hand. Maher-trained CHILLY CHARLIE (3) was a big CL1 winner in Canberra over a mile, and then missed a whisker at Bendigo in a 64. That's good form, and leading course striker John Allen stays aboard. Peaks and he looks a solid each-way hope. SIMPLY OUTRAGEOUS (7) is a progressive filly in the sharp McEvoy stable. She was heavily bet to win her Maiden on the grass here over this distance and will strip fitter. A live chance Coffey has to manage the outside barrier. The niggle is the outside barrier, but she may be too smart regardless. DELIVERING (2) was plain at Seymour, but he narrowly missed the two before. Bates will push him forward and anticipate a much better effort from the Maher-trained galloper. ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE (6) was narrowly beaten here two starts back in stronger company. He has the blinkers applied for the first time, and it's hard to risk the Hayes stable. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Chilly Charlie each-way.
1 96835 LIFE SENTENCE
MATT CUMANI
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
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
Useful type. Most recently 5th of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 64 on May 25 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Lady Pappygate with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Geelong Bm58 on May 9 over 1525m, 2.5 len behind Dreams Come True carrying 60.5kg at $19. Worth considering.
11
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Purple, Gold Stars, Armbands And Cap
2 x5246 DELIVERING
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Mrs C O Bamford, K L Bamford, Mrs R D Harney, A N Richardson, Kingsplusone, D M O'brien, P R Connell, Mrs C Connell, Healey Bloodstock, S K McLay, Taylors Haymarket, M A Aldous, G A Buchanan, S S Pulverman, M Minihan & Coco's Crew
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Seymour Bm58 on May 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Dashing Rebel carrying 61kg at $2.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Ballarat Bm64 on May 11 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Docinthe with 59.5kg at $4.20. Deserves another chance.
8
DECLAN BATES
Turquoise, Black Braces, White Sleeves, Black Stars, White Spot Cap, Black Pom Pom
3 5x912 CHILLY CHARLIE
CIARON MAHER
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 61.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), Mrs J Lyell, Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), Ms J Ursino, L Ursino, D I Hollyman, R Galluzzo, A Hopewell, Mrs K Hopewell, S G Jones, D P Lettieri, Mrs E Boak, R Mitrevski, D Panetta, M J Treweek, P J Silvey & Mrs J Silvey
Useful gelding. Last start 2nd of 13 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 30 over 1600m, neck behind Altruist carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that won by 2 len at Canberra Cl1-Sw May 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Elivina with 59kg at $11. Ready to win again.
4
J ALLEN
White, Flower On Horse Head Symbol, Navy Sleeves, Orange Stars, Navy Cap, Orange Star
4 24431 RYANMAN
MICHAEL & LUKE CERCHI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Bulla Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: M E Ruff)
Going well. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Werribee Mdn-Sw May 31 over 1400m defeating Heez De Man carrying 59.5kg at $2.40. The race before that led but faded 3rd of 7 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1450m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Vaafee with 59.5kg at $2.80. Progressing nicely and should be around the mark.
14
MS A HERRMANN
White, Gold And Navy Blue Angle Horseshoe, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap
5 x6010 SURELY SPECIAL
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
S Cunningham, Mrs M Cunningham & S Andrew
Last start 10th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Boga Legend carrying 58kg at $41. Before that won by 0.8 len at this track Bm64 May 22 over 1500m defeating Absolute Sunshine carrying 56kg at $61. Passing.
6
C J MACREDMOND
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
6 33324 ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K Sze-To
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 2 over 1600m, 5 len behind Laugh With Me with 58kg at $4.60. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 7 at this track Bm64 on May 22 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Surely Special with 58kg at $3.30. Chance to find the winner's circle.
5
A DARMANIN
Gold, Red Zig Zag Band, White Striped Sleeves, White Peak
7 21 SIMPLY OUTRAGEOUS
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
Kildalton Park (Mgr D Gordon), A Brain, Cool Kids (Mgr: D Russo), The Bellum (Mgr: R Cruise), Ms D Mahony, G Tucker, Nordburg (Mgr: J Norden), K Greelish, Richmond Racing (Mgr: T Wilson), A Herbert, D Findlay, Ms M Caliste, M Datson, T Renfrey, S & J Azzopardi, Miss E Spiteri & Lakers (Mgr: S Canny)
Raced two times to date. At debut, took up a position near the tail 2nd of 14 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1300m, 3 len behind Bold Strike with 57.5kg at $7. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw May 25 over 1500m in soft going defeating Em Sixty carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Can make it back-to-back wins.
12
HARRY COFFEY
Green, White Sleeves And Cap
8 36558 ALMIGHTY WILL
VINCENT MALADY
9YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
B C Plant, Ms J L Winther, Mrs R A Plant, N D Plant, R W Cole, R Cole, T J Robson, C D Plant, Miss S C Plant & J Clarke
Last start 8th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on May 31 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hot Pursuit with 60kg at $18. The race before that 5th of 9 at Kilmore 0 - 64 on May 20 over 1450m, 4 len behind Deadly Press carrying 57.5kg at $21. Like others better.
3
EOIN WALSH
Black, Yellow Lightning Bolts Vee, Lightning Bolts Cap
9 x1738 GOLD RELAY
GLEN GASCOYNE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G L Gascoyne & A R Fairweather
Most recently ran last of 8 at Swan Hill Bm70 on June 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Farnborough with 54.5kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track Bm64 on May 22 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Surely Special with 57kg at $21. Not here.
2
LACHLAN KING
Black, Yellow Horseshoe, Red Sleeves
10 853x1 QUIZLET
LUCINDA BOYD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss C B Summers
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.8 len at Horsham Mdn-Sw May 19 over 1200m defeating Flux carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Typhoon Tony with 58kg at $10. Others appeal more.
1
LUCINDA BOYD
Navy Blue, Cerise Stars, White Sleeves, Cerise Seams, White Cap, Cerise Seams And Pom Pom
11 4x699 WILD VITALITY
RODNEY FOSTER
10YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Foster Racing (Mgr: R Foster) & G H E Goyne
Most recently second last of 10 at Echuca Bm58 on June 3 over 1412m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Jet Jitsu carrying 56.5kg at $101. The run before that second last of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on May 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Strike Gold carrying 54.5kg at $101. Needs to lift.
7
THOMAS SPILLANE
Royal Blue And White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Pom Pom
12 25159 LIKE A DIAMOND
JEFFREY SEARLE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs M F Searle, J R Searle, G Belperio, Mrs S D Belperio, R L Horsell, I B Clarke, T T Williams, Z H McLellan, P J McLellan, D Mavropoulos, K Mavropoulos, Livin' Large (Mgr: J R Searle), Plunge & Run (Mgr: Mrs M F Searle) & Pietsch Tree Galloping (Mgr: Mrs E Price)
At the latest run second last of 10 at Casterton Bm64 on June 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Akitu carrying 56kg at $17. The run before that 5th of 11 at Horsham Bm58 on May 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Imamanzor with 57.5kg at $17. Form only moderate and needs to improve sharply.
10
NEIL FARLEY
Pink, Black And Pink Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
13 65725 BLACK AUTUMN
JACK LAING
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
T A Grigg, B J Fraser, G Kraft, Mrs L H Kraft, Ms J M Millman, Mrs A B Lawrence, A F Milburn, Ms L Anderson, B Davey, T G Pickering, G Bell & T J Cox
Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Moe Bm58 on April 25 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Diwali with 58.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Cranbourne Bm58 on April 18 over 2025m, 1.75 len behind Hurricane Georgie with 58kg at $26. Others rate better.
9
RYAN HOUSTON
Navy Blue And Red Stars
14 4x707 TENACE
NIGEL BLACKISTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Clark, Mrs D M Clark, N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, Mrs G Ramunno, M Ramunno & P G Cochrane
Last start 7th of 14 at Werribee 0-58 on May 31 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Shadeelaa carrying 58.5kg at $18. The race before that second last of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Crown Crusher with 56kg at $41. Can't recommend until he offers some improvement.
3
NEIL FARLEY
Apple Green And White Checks, Fuchsia Cap, Apple Green Pom Pom
15 4x59x KING OF HEARTS
JOHN BROOKS
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mr D Thompson, Mr D Duffy, Mr J Brooks
First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Terang Bm58 February 14 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Tennessee Knight with 58.5kg at $101. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Hanging Rock Bm58 January 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Elle McFearsome with 59kg at $11. Hard to see him improving enough to feature in this.
4
L WILLIAMS
Black, Pink Vee, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
16 08058 ELABORATE RUSE
DEANNE TAYLOR
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs D K Taylor & W Taylor
At the latest run got back early 5th of 8 at this track F&M Bm64 on May 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hell Of A Trip with 54kg at $151. Before that second last of 11 at Ararat F&M 0 - 58 on May 10 over 1300m, 6 len behind Intimeofneed carrying 57kg at $101. Expect she will just battle again.
10
NATHAN PUNCH
Black, White Stars Sash, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap