BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   11 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G

Sportsbet BM58 Handicap 1000m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Expecting Cool Charlie to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. Lots of these struggling to win but MR TICKLES (2) comes into this on some solid form including a last start win here in a BM64. Was weighted to win and although jumps in weight even after the claim comes back a notch to meet some out of form rivals. Confidence up and can make it two on end on favourite track. COOL CHARLIE (3) has been honest lately with recent placings including the latest here this trip and class when third. Has good speed and will give a sight. FROSE (4) was fourth in the same race as Cool Charlie two back and has since finished midfield here in a BM64. Back a notch and well weighted with the claim. COSMIC RHAPSODY (1) has been racing in tougher grade but comes back a level and on best figures can measure up. ATTABOOM (7) has struggled last couple but is better than that and could be over the odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with Mr Tickles.
1 61338 COSMIC RHAPSODY
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
S Cunningham, Mrs M Cunningham, Dr L Brown, B Phelan, Mrs H Phelan, R Gilchrist, J Edmends, A Edmends , W Prouse, & Ricky Young
Last start second last of 9 at this track Bm64 on August 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind El Pibe De Oro with 59kg at $7.50. The race before that 3rd in a small field at this track Bm70 on July 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Smart Poppy carrying 53kg at $9. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
5
J ALLEN
Navy Blue And Royal Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
2 62541 MR TICKLES
MITCHELL LEEK
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
J Giardina
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm64 July 27 over 1000m defeating Esecutore carrying 53.5kg at $2.35. The race before that 4th of 12 at Bendigo Bm58 on July 13 over 1000m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Da Nang Star with 58kg at $11. Best form is course and distance and will go close despite the big weight.
8
SARAH FIELD
Bottle Green, Deep Red Halves, White Vees Sleeves, Deep Red Disc Cap, White Pom Pom
3 17323 COOL CHARLIE
ERIN MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J S Craddock, D J Craddock, Miss K J Cowan, Mrs S G Heislers, R Grusling & N Muller
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at this track Bm58 on July 22 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Supervise with 59.5kg at $4. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Raven's Silver carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. One of the prime contenders and will take catching.
9
ALICE KENNEDY
Black, Red Braces And Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
4 69146 FROSE
JAMIE BARRY
6YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J Barry, Mrs L Barry, Miss S Wilson, M Hunt, J Gavin, Mrs A Gavin & Miss G McPherson
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track Bm64 on August 4 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind El Pibe De Oro carrying 56kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track Bm58 on July 22 over 1000m, 2 len behind Supervise with 59kg at $16. Best form stacks up nicely and well weighted back in this class.
3
ZOE WALLER
Hot Pink, Black Diamond Band, Grey Sleeves
5 x5553 THE BONT
SHAY KEATING
12YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S M Keating
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Bm64 on August 4 over 1000m, 2 len behind El Pibe De Oro with 55kg at $51. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm58 on July 22 over 1000m, 2 len behind Supervise with 56kg at $15. Comes into this off a solid third over 1000m at this track last time but further improvement is required if he is to be competitive.
1
C J MACREDMOND
Royal Blue, Red Checked Quarters, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Seams And Cap, Red Pom Pom
6 80427 MONSOON REINS
DWAYNE REID
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P B Wallace & Dr P R Wallace
Last start 7th of 12 at this track Bm58 on August 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Miss Mahjong carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track Bm58 on July 22 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Supervise with 57.5kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more.
6
NEIL FARLEY
Emerald Green, White Checked Band, White Sleeves, Red Stripes And Cap
7 03488 ATTABOOM
ANTHONY COSGRIFF
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs R N Cosgriff, S Reynolds, Ms L Kakos, A J De Joux, P G Cosgriff, S Frost, D Bindley, G P Heffernan, Telfer Racing (Mgr: Mrs F A Telfer), Tycoons Galore (Mgr: D J Fletcher), M E Dasczyk & Mrs J Casey
Most recently 8th of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on July 25 over 1009m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Raging Monkey with 57.5kg at $4.20. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Princess Toro with 57.5kg at $13. Has ability and can bounce back.
2
J BOWDITCH
Royal Blue, Green Star, White And Green Hooped Sleeves, White And Green Star Cap
8 8x036 SPINHOF
SHAY KEATING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S Keating
Last start 6th of 11 at this track Bm58 on July 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Supervise with 56kg at $51. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track Bm64 on July 8 over 1000m, 3 len behind Frose carrying 55kg at $101. Looks tested again this line-up.
4
EOIN WALSH
Teal, Grey Stars And Sleeves
9 80x00 HIGH DELTA
KEVIN MCCARTIN
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A V McCartin, K G McCartin, Miss L S Mccartin, Miss S M Matthews, S McCartin, Miss G E Mccartin, C A Matthews & T Nesbitt
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 55 days. First-up ran last of 10 at Echuca Bm52 on June 3 over 1009m, slow going 8 len behind Redneck Princess carrying 55.5kg at $71. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at this track Bm58 on June 17 over 1200m, 10 len behind Nordic carrying 53kg at $201. Will need to improve sharply.
10
NADIA DANIELS
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Gold Cap
10 08x05 MAGESTIC DIVA
KEVIN MCCARTIN
10YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs A V McCartin, A A Agterhuis, Pleeeaaassee Kick (Mgr: S McCartin) & K G McCartin
Third-up today. Resumes off a 55 day letup. First-up second last of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on June 3 over 1009m, slow going 7 len behind The Last Judgement with 53kg at $41. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track F&M Bm58 on June 17 over 1100m, 8 len behind I Am Piki carrying 53kg at $151. Others make more appeal.
7
MS C PULS
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Gold Cap