Ballarat 14 Oct 2025
GOING: S(5)
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Sportsbet Race Previews BM66 Handicap 1000m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.75) |
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Expecting Odessa to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. The speedy ODESSA (11) has raced well at Stake and group level and followed two big wins on the synthetic this preparation with a plainer effort in a strong handicap at Sandown-Hillside. Started $3.5 in that, and today she has the blinkers fitted for the first time. Meech will skip over and ride the speed and the well-bred filly is well-placed in this lineup. INTEREST POINT (3) has his third start for Matt Laurie and should be ready to test his best. Earlier in the year, he was only beaten 3.5L in the Group 3 Zeditave Stakes and Currie sticks from the 1L defeat this grade at Bendigo a month ago. EXUBERANCE (7) was okay at Sandown-Hillside resuming off a try in the Bendigo Guineas. She will be better for that and has won 2/2 second-up. Has a 1.5kg claim and can improve into the finish. Tougher sorting the remainder. EL SALTO (5) may be the best of them measured on his 2L win here two back in a 62. SUGGESTED PLAY: Odessa appeals.
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BANCORY BAY
JACK LAING 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mr R Smith Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Mornington 3yo SWP April 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Movin Out with 58kg at $16. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tango Queen with 58kg at $10. Will take benefit from this outing but is worth a look. |
4 JADE SMITH |
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DOCUMENTARY
NICK RYAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG A Leung At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Benalla Bm62 on September 26 over 1106m, long-neck behind Immerse with 62.5kg at $2.60. The run before that 8th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on August 20 over 1200m, 3 len behind Princess Que carrying 59kg at $6. |
10 ETHAN BROWN |
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INTEREST POINT
MATT LAURIE 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D R Brideoake, K J Mathews, F Zito, D J Zito, L Zito, S Zito, K J Voulgaris, J Zito, J Lal, P G Bouchier, Mrs S M Bouchier, P Green, P J Griffin, Mrs D M Griffin, J M Laming, J S McDonnell, Mrs A McDonnell & G C Watt Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Morphettville Bm66 on August 30 over 1050m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Halliwell with 60.5kg at $3.30. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Bendigo Bm66 on September 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Trembles with 60kg at $8. Ready to show his best. |
7 L CURRIE |
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POCKET SIZE
BILL PAPAZAHAROUDAKIS 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms H Papazaharoudakis, D W Clifford & D R Patton Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Mares Bm70 on September 3 over 1000m, 5 len behind Sun Setting carrying 60kg at $14. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 24 over 1000m, 5 len behind Just Like Gaby carrying 60kg at $16. In the mix. |
9 NADIA DANIELS |
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EL SALTO
LESLIE ROBERTSON 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss K E Smith, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams At the latest run 6th of 10 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 5 over 1100m, 6 len behind Happy Tiers with 56kg at $19. The start before that won by 2 len at this track Bm62 September 19 over 1000m defeating Normandy Lass with 56kg at $31. Won't be far away. |
2 SAM KENNEDY |
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PERIDOT STAR
LESLIE ROBERTSON 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Ms N W Robertson & Ms R W Adams Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 10 at Moonee Valley Bm84 on September 26 over 955m, 10 len behind Beast Mode carrying 55kg at $71. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 10 at Bendigo Bm66 on October 5 over 1100m, 8 len behind Happy Tiers with 57kg at $61. Needs to do a lot more. |
5 SARAH FIELD |
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EXUBERANCE
MARK WALKER 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG J Smithies, A Kheir, J O'Neill, A K Racing, B O'Brien, Cookie Racing, N Werrett, Madden Bloodstock, T Maddern & B Carty Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Just Like Gaby carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 March 13 over 1200m defeating Gambino with 57.5kg at $6. Quick improver with claims. |
6 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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HEAD AND HEART
JOHN & CHRIS LEDGER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss M F Cox Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 8 at Flemington 3yo Hcp March 8 over 1100m, 12 len behind Mystic Reign with 54.5kg at $101. At his first start won by 3 len Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1000m defeating Pub Crawl with 58kg at $3.60. Better off following this run. |
1 BLAIKE MCDOUGALL |
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ACTUALITY
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), Belford Productions Pty Ltd (Mgr: A B Jones), Malivale (Mgr: L J Bruce), H J Chambers, Mrs C A Richards, Mrs J G Hodgson, A G Hodgson & B A Hodgson Second-up. First-up after six months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 24 over 1000m, long-neck behind Just Like Gaby with 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Kev Hayes on February 8 over 1100m, 4 len behind Arabian Summer carrying 56kg at $26. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat. |
11 L NOLEN |
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CAROLINA BREEZE
DOMINIC SUTTON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs C Sutton & S Chappell Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Pakenham Cl1 April 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind El Tercero carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. At her first start won by 0.5 len Bendigo 3yo Mdn-Sw March 2 over 1000m defeating Bohemian Angel with 56kg at $41. |
7 BILLY EGAN |
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ODESSA
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) Last start second last in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Qlty Hcp on September 27 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Aleppo Pine carrying 54kg at $3.50. The run before that won by 5.5 len at Ballarat Synthetic Bm62 September 1 over 1000m defeating El Salto carrying 55.5kg at $1.50. Great chance to atone. |
8 LINDA MEECH |
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SCREAM
AMY & ASH YARGI 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Yargi Racing (Mgr: Mrs A L Yargi), M G Loveridge, Mrs G D Loveridge, T C Peek, Ms S L Goosey, Mrs D Doherty, P J Morgan, Mrs S L Morgan, G T Lewis, Ms J Edwards, S P Fogarty, Mrs H Hibben, Delwood Racing (Mgr: P R Delves), Andwereaway (Mgr: A J Bradley) & B F G Racing (Mgr: C Von Arx) First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 May 22 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Tochka carrying 58.5kg at $5. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at Cranbourne Bm64 May 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Soju with 59kg at $14. Keep safe. |
3 J ALLEN |
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TOOKAY PETE
MELISSA PAGE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss M A Page, Mrs P Caruso & Miss J L Manchester Second run back. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at Tatura Bm56 on September 30 over 1000m, long-neck behind Magic Bertie carrying 59kg at $4.20. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Wycheproof Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1050m defeating Attaboom with 57.5kg at $7. Went close fresh but prefer the place again. |
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