Ballarat   29 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

Hygain Winners Choice BM70 Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 8)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.71)  

Good early pressure with The Creator or Untethered likely to take up the running. BOLTSAVER (8) started this campaign in good order before a fair effort last time out when caught wide at Sandown. The heavy track is a big tick for him and with improvement expected, he'll take plenty of beatinf. BRUNG KING (3) loses Allen but impressed second-up in a Swan Hill 78 and will be around the mark with average luck from the sticky gate. THE CREATOR (1) resumes for a leading metro barn and has jumped out well. Has the 2kg claim and is good enough to feature if presented ready. CAMERON FALLS (20) was good on resumption here before being baulked for a run at Sandown most recently over 1300m. Third-up now and the wet track looks to suit. Can bounce back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boltsaver goes on top.
1 15x7x THE CREATOR
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), R Menchise, G J P Van Ameyden, Prestige Racing 5 (Mgr: S S Roth), T N Porter, Mrs B E Porter, W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, J M Gurrieri, N J McKissock, P A Vawdrey, S P Hardwidge, G W Fielding & T V Rider
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 7 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 on January 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 4 len behind Sweysive carrying 60kg at $5. When resuming last campaign 6th of 12 at Pakenham Cg&E Bm64 on March 15 2024 over 1400m, 4 len behind Gallant Prince with 60kg at $6. Won trial at Seymour over 1000m on June 11. Betting watch.
10
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
2 0x000 ULYSSES
JULIUS SANDHU
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs F Ramos & S P Hardwidge
At the latest run ran last of 14 at Flemington Bm84 on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Marble Nine carrying 55kg at $201. The start before that ran last of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 24 over 1400m, 11 len behind Hughes with 59kg at $201. Drawn well but happy to oppose again.
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LAUREN BURKE
Blue, Pink FR
3 06x83 BRUNG KING
HENRY DWYER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
P J Balderstone, J Balderstone, Miss J A Fenton & Miss S Fenton
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at Casterton Bm70 on May 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sasqualah carrying 61.5kg at $16. Second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 6 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Carbonados carrying 57.5kg at $13. Can play a major role.
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JAYLAH KENNEDY
Royal Blue, Black Circles And Cap
4 1x40x COLLEAGUES
KATHRYN DURDEN
6YO  GR/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs K L Durden, B H Hepburn, M G Sargeant, Mrs J P Henry, C Durden, T P Carroll, Ms D Fitzgerald, W R Carroll, Miss B O Edgar, G P Sharp, D A Webster, J S Carroll, C Hosking, J Hosking, S Mallia, P A Johnston, N R Mcrae, Ms S Hasan, A Hovey & Broken Punters Racing (Mgr: J S Carroll)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm78 January 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Torabella with 58.5kg at $21. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at Ipswich Cl6 December 27 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Kipling's Journey with 58kg at $3.90. Might be better off following this outing.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Hot Pink, Royal Blue Horseshoe, Hot Pink, Royal Blue And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 80x86 LAYERUPONLAYER
MATTHEW SMERDON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman) & M & B Smerdon
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 12 at Bendigo Bm70 on May 14 over 1300m, 4 len behind Stylish carrying 61kg at $6. Last start 6th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on June 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Toompine with 61kg at $4.20. Definite winning chance. Passing.
6
JETT STANLEY
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 41x64 MISO
DANIEL BOWMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D W Letchford & Ms J L Low
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up eased back early on 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm70 on April 26 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Dirty Grin with 58kg at $31. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at Mt Gambier Bm68 on June 11 over 1211m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Aquaholic with 59.5kg at $8. Wide draw a test.
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DANIEL MOOR
Lime, Red Epaulettes And Hooped Cap
7 43513 MONTJEUIFY
MATT CUMANI
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
M S S Cumani, A T Bowers, J Attenborough, Franks Crew, G L Hales, G D Howell, J W Reeves, K F Greelish, Gobar, J M Evans, G Eastick, Ms L J Martin, O D Beazley, R W White, P Burgess, B Piggott, D M Beavis & Three Star Racing
Racing well recently. Most recently raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm70 on June 13 over 1500m, 7 len behind Winning Toast with 60.5kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Geelong Bm64 May 9 over 1325m defeating Lygon Street Luigi carrying 60.5kg at $7. In the mix.
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EMILY POZMAN
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap
8 x2236 BOLTSAVER
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss B A Archard
Last start 6th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 on June 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Stylish with 58.5kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 on May 24 over 1400m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Spione with 54.5kg at $8. Rates highly here and can bounce back.
5
J ALLEN
Pink, White Bow Tie And Pom Pom
9 3124x GENRICHERO
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O Kerr, T E Deutsher, M D Laurie, D M Johns, P Trianta, A C Hall, T A Ginnane, Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), The Inlet 23 (Mgr: M Dwyer) & Inlet Racing (Mgr: M Dwyer)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 February 26 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Romans Luck with 57.5kg at $14. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 October 22 over 1469m, 3.5 len behind Almighty Will with 61kg at $6. Prefer to see how he returns.
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J NOONAN
Navy Blue, Turquoise Armbands, Navy Blue And Turquoise Striped Cap
10 4049x LIKE A TIGER
MATTHEW SMERDON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
G P Cosgriff, Mrs C E Cosgriff, Miss M C Cosgriff, H Barby, Miss A Cosgriff, J Partington, Miss G R Cosgriff & M Cosgriff
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Canterbury Bm72 December 20 over 1900m, 7 len behind Fay's Angels with 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 October 2 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Edited By carrying 58kg at $12. Will improve on what he does today.
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C J MACREDMOND
Maroon, White Stars, White And Bottle Green Striped Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
11 8x732 LOOSE ON GIN
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs U Williams,J W Clifford, N F Clifford, P M Clifford, P L Rayner, R J Raw, Mrs R Raw, Dr F H Hawker, Gindicators, Time To Win, C Macek, S M B Racing, Terang Bloods, Cooparchelli, Mrs V S Carter & C Papadopoulos.
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 8 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Yam with 62kg at $8.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Casterton Bm64 on May 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Allouvre carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Will need further improvement to trouble these.
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D YENDALL
Green And Gold Chevrons, Quartered Cap
12 26x14 VIENNA VIXEN
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs L Sewgoolam, Sewgoolam Racing Connection, Dr C Sewgoolam, S Sewgoolam, Miss K Edwards, D Hollyman, C Zun, K Bliesner, A Blythe, Mrs M Broadbent, D Chatley, JCR Thoroughbreds, J Lewis, C J M M P Racing, G O'Meara, Y Thai & N D'Souza
Third-up today. First-up won by 0.5 len at Sale Bm64 May 18 over 1212m defeating Midnight Hustle carrying 57kg at $6.50. Second-up 4th of 11 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Fire Of Etna carrying 56kg at $21. Capable of a better showing. Tough to beat.
2
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Black, Old Gold Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Striped Cap
13 821x0 BRAVE MISS
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs B K Saunders, B A E Saunders & Mrs R R K Chidley
Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 11 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on June 7 over 1400m, slow going 13 len behind Fire Of Etna carrying 56kg at $31. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Pakenham Bm70 on May 23 2024 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind El Rocko with 56kg at $3. Has won second up before but still hard to get enthused.
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LOGAN BATES
Black, Pink Spots And Hooped Sleeves
14 3x411 ALLOUVRE
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), R A E Lyons, D J Trevethan, M C Byrne, P D Harrison & PROF D Llewelyn
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by a long-neck at Swan Hill F&M Bm64 June 7 over 1300m defeating Claymore Mine with 60kg at $3.70. The run before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Casterton Bm64 May 18 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Deeling Aces with 56kg at $4.80. Worth a look.
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LINDA MEECH
Yellow And Red Stripes, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Spots Cap
15 25x51 SEINDEEL
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing (Mgr: S Freedman), L P Money, P R Money, Mrs J E A Lindsay, B J Lindsay, Inglewood Stud (Mgr: G Wigley), M F Clemenger, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), No Laughing Matter (Mgr: M A Hunter), S D Cameron, Mrs S M Ridgway, Mrs K M Grossek, M J Heenan & B S Wilson
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 on May 29 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Stage 'N' Screen carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Second-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Sale Bm64 June 12 over 1415m on a soft track defeating Capital Asset with 59.5kg at $2.25. Solid credentials and certainly worth including.
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DECLAN BATES
Black And Gold Checks, Black Sleeves, Gold Armbands
16 8x11 OUR WISHBONE
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms H Christodoulou & T M Santic
Third-up today. First-up ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 len at Seymour Mdn-Sw May 27 over 1300m defeating Karasmatic with 59.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell scored a big 5 len win at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 June 11 over 1400m defeating Shubael with 59kg at $4.20. Can chalk up the hat-trick.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, White Stars, Red And White Checks And Checked Cap
17 9736x UNTETHERED
PATRICK KEARNEY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P Kearney, P Rafferty, A Rafferty, C S McIntyre, W R Lynn, Country 2 Coast 2.0 (Mgr: M Fritsch), G J Mitchell, Ms M S Kaminski, Maltese Skippy (Mgr: B Johnston), D M Heslin, G I Mackay, G J Paten, K D Pitt, P Mannix & S Inglis
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm64 January 24 over 2040m, 3.5 len behind Fagin carrying 61.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign third of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 August 7 over 1300m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Prevailed carrying 60kg at $8.50. Will take great benefit from this run.
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SARAH FIELD
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
18 4x390 ALWAYS HAPI
VINCENT MALADY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A Puyat
Most recently 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1300m, 6 len behind Silver Cliff with 58kg at $61. Before that from last on the turn second last of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Bm70 on June 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind He'll Rip carrying 58.5kg at $51. Not keen.
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DECLAN BATES
Light Blue, Dark Blue Diamonds And Red Cap
19 10x49 FREEDOM ESCAPE
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J R Burke, R S Murrihy, Mrs G M Wyatt, Mrs D G Rinaldi, M J Rinaldi, P Brooke, J Brooke, C J Graham, L K Williams, R P P Brown, G P Brown, Mrs R J Sexton, T P Sexton, Mrs M T Maher, K J Maher, B E Jordon, R Jordon, Miss A Jordon, A F O'Sullivan & G J Baldwin
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 7 at Geelong Bm64 on May 9 over 1325m, 2.25 len behind Montjeuify carrying 61kg at $13. Second-up second last of 10 at Bendigo Bm64 on May 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lightning Express carrying 61kg at $14. Find this a bit too tough.
4
LIAM RIORDAN
Pink, Aqua Quarters, Collar And Hooped Sleeves
20 32x26 CAMERON FALLS
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
P Dwyer, R J Bannear, Mrs S M Bannear, Mrs V G Little, K R Davey, G P Crole, D L Weston, Mrs G F Weston, R J Mcintyre, Mrs JJ Coe, Golden Hoofs (Mgr: S McKelvie), G Pollio, P S Zeccola, N C Duncan, J G Darmody, L D Wilson, D Wilson, Macedon Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M A Sheldon), Mrs C Shinn & P O'Dea
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm64 on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Ravalli with 59kg at $13. Second-up 6th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on June 18 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Zouper Fund carrying 56kg at $9.50. Risking.
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JETT STANLEY
Blue, Red Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap