BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   01 Jul 2025
 
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Hygain Winners Choice BM58 Handicap 1000m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Expecting In Love to take up the running with Night Flash and Whatdoya Mean close at hand. Competitive. SIOUX SPIRIT (1) peaks and improved again narrowly beaten at Sale in stronger. Jumped from a wide gate and there was plenty of merit in the effort. She's been kept on the fresh side and the 3kg claim brings her right into it. IN LOVE (8) led and won comfortably here this grade quickly back on track. She will jump and run and give a big sight again. GIVE FAITH (9) has been busting to win on turf and may take to this surface. Keep onside. DEMOJO (2) resumes and following a long break needed the first up outing. Needs to lift on what we've seen, but the early markets suggest he will. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Sioux Spirit each-way.
1 7x412 SIOUX SPIRIT
JEROME HUNTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 62.0KG
G A Gathercole
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 12 at Sale Bm64 on May 28 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Pano's Pride with 58kg at $8.50. Before that won by a nose at Pakenham F&M Bm58 May 15 over 1100m defeating Bedtime Angel carrying 61kg at $5. Live chance on best form.
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BEAU TRELOAR
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
2 x18x4 DEMOJO
KYLIE VELLA
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
F K Butler, Mrs K M Butler & Miss K M Butler
Second-up. First-up after a year 4th of 11 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on June 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Central Bank carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Seymour 0 - 62 on July 2 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind American Liaison with 60kg at $2. Fitter and keep very safe.
3
J ALLEN
Pale Blue, Royal Blue Stars, Red Sleeves And Cap
3 23261 I AM PIKI
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 61.0KG
Havaparty Investments (Mgr: D P Azzopardi), T Perrett, J A Teesdale, M R King, Island Sword Racing (Mgr: R Smith), Ifandshoulda (Mgr: B D J MacNellie), Three Zero Eight One (Mgr: K D Elms), S T Habib, M Pope, C Haigh, R M Allamby, N P Allamby, M I Barnes & M Reid
Most recently favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track F&M Bm58 June 17 over 1100m defeating Innocent Enuff with 61kg at $3.10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Geelong Bm58 on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Ballynacally carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Leading contender.
10
MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Black, Hot Pink And White Ribbons, White Stars Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
4 95043 EL SALTO
LESLIE ROBERTSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss K E Smith, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Bm64 on June 24 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Rewards And More carrying 57kg at $26. Before that 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 13 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind In Love carrying 57.5kg at $26. Working up to a win. Risking.
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THOMAS SPILLANE
Purple, Yellow Spots
5 36x31 NIGHT FLASH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), P Devitt, R Gordon, C Gordon, C Cropper, R Cropper, S McMillan, D Asquith, P Cooper, D Foster, D McTaggart, L Packer, Galloping Glory Racing (F Palleschi), C Rahilly, I Sampieri, Three Lucky (T Powell), Kusty and Wima Racing (L Kustreba), S Stribling & M Phelan
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Silent Shares with 57kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Mdn-Sw June 13 over 1000m defeating Better Shape Up with 57kg at $1.55. Shapes up nicely.
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A DARMANIN
Royal Blue, Pink Diagonal Stripes And Striped Sleeves, Pink And Royal Blue Seams Cap
6 x7561 WHATDOYA MEAN
HEATH CHALMERS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs A Chalmers, P W Carter, Mrs M T Saville, Mrs E E Chalmers, C R Wilson, G Campbell, Ms M King, M C Reed, K S Siebert & D G Kennedy
Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw June 17 over 1000m defeating Zoucat with 59.5kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 11 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Summer Night carrying 59.5kg at $21. This is tough.
2
NEIL FARLEY
Fluorescent Yellow, Charcoal Diamonds And Pom Pom
7 33173 COOL CHARLIE
ERIN MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J S Craddock, D J Craddock, Miss K J Cowan, Mrs S G Heislers, R Grusling & N Muller
Most recently rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 at Donald 0 - 58 on June 21 over 1006m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Cool The Jets carrying 59.5kg at $19. The run before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 7 over 975m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Antisocial carrying 60kg at $7.50. Others have better credentials.
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DECLAN BATES
Black, Red Braces And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
8 40291 IN LOVE
MATTHEW SEYERS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
P R Gunner, D R Wagner, Mrs A M Hay, Mrs L J Wagner, Mrs S M Wills, Ms B A Lewis, Mrs P J Holmes, Mrs D R Lemessurier, Mrs K Atkins, J M Chapman, J W Tolley, J Grose, Mrs S Jarvis, N D Wagner, B Wagner, R J Gunner, T J Mcfarlane, Mrs S V Gilbert, Mrs M E Scammell & Mrs S C Chapman
Last start won by 1.5 len at this track Bm58 June 13 over 1000m defeating El Pibe De Oro carrying 57.5kg at $4. Before that struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at Morphettville Parks 3yo Bm66 on June 7 over 1000m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Daisydoo carrying 54.5kg at $31. Sure to be in the finish.
4
R J HURDLE
Black, White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
9 32522 GIVE FAITH
JOHN MCARDLE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Racing well recently. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at Seymour Bm58 on June 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Walter Spur with 59kg at $3.50. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Mornington Bm58 on May 26 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Sun Setting with 59kg at $3.60. Rates well and has claims.
8
B RAWILLER
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
10 7x251 VILLE DE LUMIERE
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Miss E Hodge, Ms S De La Farge, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs S Dossett, Mrs D Gibson, Sister Act Racing (Mgr: Mrs R L Smith), Mrs E Pummeroy, Ms M Norton, Miss L Dunning, Ms L M Stonehouse, Ms J Miller, Ms B Woods, Ms G Woods, Ms K Mitchell, Miss M R Morcom-Knight & Miss D R Ryan
Most recently settled well back; won by 2 len at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1000m defeating Fantastic Fluke carrying 56kg at $2.70. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 12 at Swan Hill F&M Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Yoomee Wonder carrying 58kg at $5.50. Sharp local barn and consider.
5
C J MACREDMOND
White, Royal Blue Sides, White, Orange and Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves, Orange Cap
11 x6895 COUNT OF ANJOU
AFTAB SHAIKH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Shaikh & Miss C R Griffiths
Last start 5th of 11 at this track Bm58 on June 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Nordic carrying 58.5kg at $51. The start before that 9th of 13 at Werribee 0 - 58 on May 31 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Just Bolts carrying 59.5kg at $31. Will need to do more.
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DANICA MUNRO
Navy, White Diamond Sash, White Armbands And Cap
12 66x00 TIMBER PRINCESS
DANIEL KELLY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs V M Kelly, A Overall, Mrs J Overall, B T Yon, L Jones, D N Wilton & Mrs W Wilton
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 58 on June 14 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Brooklyn Baby with 57.5kg at $17. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 12 at Ararat Bm58 on November 26 over 1100m, 2 len behind Somaurum carrying 59kg at $19. No easier this time and is likely to struggle.
4
Black, Lime Band And Cap
13 340x9 DONATION
BARRY GOODWIN
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R J Goodwin, B J Goodwin & N D Plant
Second-up. First-up after three months 9th of 11 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1217m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Gator carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Woolamai Pic-Trpy2 December 21 over 1008m defeating Here's To Jane with 72kg at $5. Prefer him later on.
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J NOONAN
Cerise, Purple Stars, Pink Sleeves And Purple Cap
14 8678x SPINHOF
SHAY KEATING
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
S Keating
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Ararat Bm58 March 27 over 1306m, 5 len behind Maximum Power carrying 57kg at $101. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Horsham Bm58 October 20 over 1100m, soft track; 5 len behind A Book Of Days carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. Better off following this run.
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JAYLAH KENNEDY
Teal, Grey Stars And Sleeves
15 08x05 MAGESTIC DIVA
KEVIN MCCARTIN
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs A V McCartin, A A Agterhuis, Pleeeaaassee Kick (Mgr: S McCartin) & K G McCartin
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on June 3 over 1009m, slow going 7 len behind The Last Judgement carrying 53kg at $41. Last start 5th of 12 at this track F&M Bm58 on June 17 over 1100m, 8 len behind I Am Piki carrying 53kg at $151. Tested on recent form.
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Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Gold Cap