Ballarat   06 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

Sportsbet Blackbook BM56 Handicap 1000m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.89)  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Sophast leading the way. ALL PINK (6) resumes for a top metro barn and was last seen in a $1m feature at the Gold Coast. Won a recent Cranbourne jumpout and will be naturally improved. Won a Maiden by 5L three back on debut, and Bates rides and will use the inside barrier. Tough to roll. UNDER MY THUMB (1) resumes and is also in a sharp metro barn. Showed plenty last preparation and brings jumpout wins from Flemington and The Heath. Maps well and has a handy 3kg claim. Looks ready to go. MR ASSERTIVE (4) led and just missed at Wodonga. Found more like her best in that and will skip over and give a sight. FACTUALLY (10) jumped out well and just missed first-up at Echuca. She's much improved and fitter is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing All Pink.
1 1143x UNDER MY THUMB
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
Revelstone Stud (Mgr: Mrs R A Garrett)
Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Geelong Bm64 May 9 over 1125m, 2.75 len behind Toompine with 59kg at $4.20. First up last campaign second of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 30 over 1000m, a neck behind Motcombs with 57.5kg at $1.60. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Anticipating her to hit the ground running.
3
BRITTANY BUTTON
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Cap
2 1x7 WOLF TWENTY ONE
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
M D Walsh, G Robinson, M Tsang, C E Griffett & I P Holloway
Second-up. Won on debut won by a head at Pukekohe Mdn-Sw February 23 over 1200m defeating Gossip with 58kg at $3.90. Went for a break before returning 7th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 on September 9 over 1300m, in the wet; 8 len behind Geffina carrying 60.5kg at $10. Not the worst.
3
JADE SMITH
Green, White Horseshoe, Red Sleeves With Four White Shamrocks, Red Cap With White Shamrock
3 2135x SOPHAST
PATRICK KEANE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
A Roussou, J A Cilia, G G Vitiritti, C Sianidis, Mad Pam Racing (Mgr: B M Maroney), M Lownds, W D Leslie, M C Henstock, A Greaves, P J N J Racing (Mgr: N Leggett), G Cahill, M Bulic, Electric Gates Racing (Mgr: P A Ingram), A J Hilder & Launch Racing (Mgr: C A Drakeford)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Pakenham Bm64 February 13 over 1200m, 5 len behind King Zephyr with 58.5kg at $61. First up last campaign second of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw December 6 over 1000m, a nose behind Champagne Effort carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Inclined to risk.
2
BEAU MERTENS
Navy, Cerise Diamonds
4 3x002 MR ASSERTIVE
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs I Kavanagh, Dr J Kinnear, Martec Racing (Mrs L Rogers), All Good Sorts (Mrs I Kavanagh), Ms T Rothwell, Ms Z Saba, Mrs S Rogan, Mrs L Paddle, Ms L Budde, Ms C Stanley, Mrs M Haas, Mrs S Sinclair, Dream Team CJW (Ms J Powell), Mrs K Coopersmith, Miss K McKenzie, Ms M Saba & Le Filles De Champagne
Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 11 at Wodonga Bm56 on September 16 over 1100m, neck behind Over Yonder with 61.5kg at $3.60. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at Wodonga Bm58 on August 5 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Gundaroo with 61kg at $9. Likely to feature.
7
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
5 x241x LAVANDULA
THOMAS SADLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
E C H Wong, Ms A S C Chu & Kaywin Bloodstock (Mgr: E C H Wong)
Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Werribee Mdn-Sw April 12 over 1000m defeating Central Bank with 54kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign second of 13 at Moe Mdn-Sw February 23 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Queen Amanjena carrying 57kg at $9.50. A betting watch.
8
R MCLEOD
Turquoise, Baby Pink Epaulettes, White Sleeves, Baby Pink Chevrons And Cap
6 x130x ALL PINK
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Roll The Dice Women, RTD Fillies, Willy Fillies, Our Turn To Roll, Mrs C Franklin, Ms M Stewart, Mrs A Blokkeerus, Mrs F Weir, Ms M Olsen, Mrs A Fielke, Mrs S Koch, Mrs L Zlobez-Arthur, Ms J Lynch, Mrs D Read, Ms K Norton, Ms T Powell, Ms J Powell, Miss S Price, Miss K Price & Miss S Drechsler
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Gold Coast Mm Nat 2yo SW May 23 over 1000m, soft track; 9 len behind Isti Star carrying 55kg at $18. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Terang 2yo Mdn-Sw April 13 over 1000m defeating Swoboda carrying 56kg at $6. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. A bold run is likely.
1
DECLAN BATES
Royal Blue, Pink Dice And Seams
7 x8144 BRASH LASS
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Hollymount Stud (Mgr: M B Sandblom)
Most recently 4th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm56 on September 22 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Flip The Switch with 58.5kg at $12. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw August 31 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Points For Effort with 55kg at $4.80. Need to improve sharply.
11
LAUREN BURKE
Pale Green, Purple Quarters, Hooped Sleeves And Checked Cap
8 x48x8 RICH AND JOYFUL
KEN & KASEY KEYS
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
L W Warner, Mrs R M Warner, A B Smith, Mrs N J Allan & M J Allen
Second-up. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at this track Bm62 on September 19 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind El Salto with 56kg at $31. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Lensman carrying 55.5kg at $14. Will struggle against these.
8
L CURRIE
Pink, Purple Sash And Cap
9 8552x LIBERTY RAE
CAMERON THOMPSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson, L R Thompson, Mrs S J Thompson, J R Wallace, Miss C L Slater & R G Marsden
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Casterton 0 - 58 June 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Port Louis carrying 57kg at $14. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Cl4 April 21 over 1150m, 5.5 len behind Stars In The Night carrying 53.5kg at $12. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
5
MELISSA JULIUS
Royal Blue, Gold Sleeves and Cap
10 654x2 FACTUALLY
CHARLES CASSAR
7YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R Patterson, L St John & D M Howe
Second run back. First-up after nine months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Echuca 0 - 56 on September 20 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Auckland with 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Echuca Bm58 on November 5 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Commands Success with 58kg at $19. Can keep improving.
4
NEIL FARLEY
Yellow, Mauve Circle With Letter P, Hot Pink Cap
11 91462 RAGING MONKEY
LESLIE ROBERTSON
10YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams
Most recently 2nd of 12 at Tatura Bm56 on September 30 over 1000m, nose behind Magic Bertie carrying 53kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm62 on September 1 over 1000m, 10 len behind Odessa with 54kg at $31. Worth a look.
6
SAM KENNEDY
Purple, Yellow Spots
12 8229x WAR OF WISDOM
TYSON BARTON
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
G J Barton
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Balnarring Pic-Trpy April 12 over 1008m, 10 len behind Juice Box carrying 67.5kg at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Healesville Pic-Trpy3 November 23 over 1000m defeating Spirit Maker with 66.5kg at $10. Will take great benefit from this outing.
12
TEODORE NUGENT
Gold, Purple And Pink Braces, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cap
13 48400 ESPECIAL COURAGE
LIBBY HAWORTH
9YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
T N Kennett, Mrs S M Kennett, Mrs E L Haworth, R J Emerton & Ms K A Horne
Last start ran last of 11 at Wodonga Bm56 on September 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sister Shay carrying 52kg at $81. The start before that ran last of 10 at Benalla Bm56 on September 2 over 1212m, slow going 8 len behind Isn't That Ironic carrying 52kg at $21. Passing.
5
P GATT
White, Royal Blue Star, Royal Blue And Yellow Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Royal Blue Stars