BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   22 Jul 2025
 
GOING: N

Hygain Winners Choice BM58 Handicap 1500m

Track: Synthetic     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Savamoon. SAVAMOON (7) is in a leading barn and found more like his best narrowly beaten this track/trip from the speed. He's likely to control the race and keeps the handy 2kg claim. He can go one better. ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE (2) is also in good hands and found one much too good here last time in better grade and also ran the quinella prior behind the same galloper. Has the inside gate today, and he profiles as a danger. EX MACHINA (6) draws out but will push forward. He was a big Maiden winner this track/trip last time and has been kept on the fresh side. RUNWAY RULER (3) likes to run along and improved again when just beaten in a country 64. Disappointed in Adelaide following (vet cleared) and will find this more suitable on a 28-day return. Better suited today and is sure to give a sight. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Savamoon.
1 80565 ZIGGI ROCKS
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs M J Cunningham & Win to Live (Mgr: M A Rieniets)
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track Bm70 on July 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Smart Poppy with 54kg at $16. The race before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Understudy with 60kg at $81. Unlikely to feature.
3
SARAH FIELD
Navy Blue, Royal Blue Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
2 32422 ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K Sze-To
Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 5 len behind Delivering carrying 57.5kg at $4. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 17 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Delivering carrying 60.5kg at $6. Looks one of the major players.
1
WILL GORDON
Gold, Red Zig Zag Band, White Striped Sleeves, White Peak
3 x4130 RUNWAY RULER
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
J F Valmorbida, P J Cornish, A L Fox, S H Myer & Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie)
Last start raced on the pace before fading 12th of 14 at Morphettville Parks Bm64 on June 28 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Streetcar Apollo with 57.5kg at $5.50. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Casterton Bm64 on June 8 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Akitu with 56.5kg at $4.60. Deserves consideration.
10
JORDYN WEATHERLEY
White, Brown Circles
4 x70x9 STORM WATCH
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
G T Ryan
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Geelong Bm64 January 28 over 1733m, 11 len behind Cat Noir with 58.5kg at $81. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Warrnambool 0 - 64 January 12 over 1700m, 12 len behind Active Duty carrying 59kg at $16. Will take great benefit from this outing.
17
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue And White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
5 91244 CHILLY CHARLIE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 60.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Loftus Park, Mrs J Lyell, Ursino Racing, Ms J Ursino, L Ursino, D I Hollyman, McMahon Family Racing, R Galluzzo, A Hopewell, Mrs K Hopewell, S G Jones, D P Lettieri, Mrs E Boak, R Mitrevski, D Panetta, M J Treweek, P J Silvey & Mrs J Silvey
Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm64 on July 15 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Delivering carrying 57.5kg at $13. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on June 17 over 1500m, 5 len behind Delivering with 61kg at $7. Chance at best.
15
ZOE WALLER
White, Flower On Horse Head Symbol, Navy Sleeves, Orange Stars, Navy Cap, Orange Star
6 33621 EX MACHINA
MATT CUMANI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M S S Cumani, G L Hales, Jet Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J de Fegely), J E Maxwell, C Hill, Mrs D Hill, Dr M A Holland, P A Woolley, M A Blakiston & Brighton Stables Big Day Out (Mgr: Ms K M Fitzsimons)
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track Mdn-Sw June 17 over 1500m defeating Spot The Grey carrying 59.5kg at $3. Before that led but faded 2nd of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1607m, 3.5 len behind Kansherun with 59.5kg at $6. Has claims.
11
EOIN WALSH
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap
7 12672 SAVAMOON
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Ms Park, M Young, C Sarantakos, R Brooker, K Glynn, G Henry, M Joyce, P Merryfull, R Recep, P Spence, J Gilbert, D Connolly, P Spencer, B Jackson, Money Trails Racing, Snow Road T'Breds, Legless & Winning, Happy As Larry & Penthouse Party Club Syn
Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 8 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Life Sentence with 58kg at $4.40. Before that 7th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Super Solar carrying 58kg at $4.20. Making headway. Ready to win.
4
EMILY POZMAN
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
8 05021 GRUNDY THREE VOTES
ROBERT HICKMOTT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K C Piergrosse, S L Clarke, Mrs S A Russell, Getaroundus (Mgr: R Mayne), BOYS N TOYZ (Mgr: J A Thurgood), Mrs C Thurgood, Mrs L Burton, G J Humrich, D Thurgood, R Thurgood, B Scholfield, N Campbell, L R Clarke, Ms T Burgess, B I Flood & M Johnston
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 2 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 8 over 1500m defeating Spot The Grey with 59.5kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1500m, 4 len behind Max Rock with 59.5kg at $15. Keep onside.
10
R J HURDLE
Black, White Diamond Braces And Sleeves, Black Diamond Stripe, Quartered Cap
9 49x61 HIDE YOUR ASSETS
SHANE NICHOLS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 59.0KG
Miss A Noblett, Mrs V Noblett, Mrs L I Quirk, Miss M Quirk, Miss C Quirk, Mrs C A Blacker, Ms J Hornsey, Ms M Ayre, Ms J Ayre, Mrs J Deppeler, Ms J Huntington, Mrs N Doyle, Mrs J Scown & Mrs T Giudice
Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 6th of 11 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Surfin' Bird with 54kg at $26. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at this track F&M Mdn-Sw July 4 over 1400m defeating Blanche Bass carrying 58kg at $1.70. Can keep building.
7
ZAC SPAIN
White, Black Stripes, Black Horseshoe, Black Cap
10 18850 LUCKY COMPASS
KELVIN BOURKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Lucky Owners Pty Ltd (Mgr: K F Leung) & K T Bourke
Most recently 10th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind Princess Toro with 60kg at $10. The race before that 5th of 11 at Werribee Bm58 on May 16 over 1421m, 7 len behind Marlion's Dream with 61kg at $26. Passing today.
2
J ALLEN
Green, Orange Stripes And Cap
11 x3195 HOT ONE
BEN BRISBOURNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Tara Farm Pty Ltd (Mgr: D Neate)
Last start 5th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Princess Toro carrying 57.5kg at $11. The race before that 9th of 12 at Echuca 0 - 58 on June 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Smoke 'N' Oakum with 58kg at $2.90. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.
5
LACHLAN KING
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
12 38x73 RADSTAR
THOMAS CARBERRY
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M A Carberry
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at this track F&M Bm58 on June 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Albanian Star with 59.5kg at $10. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at this track F&M Bm64 on July 1 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind She Mogul with 56kg at $12. This will test.
8
NEIL FARLEY
Light Blue, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
13 28x63 PONTMEIRION
ROBERT HICKMOTT
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
L F Muollo & Rob Hickmott Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R L Hickmott)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 6th of 11 at this track Bm58 on June 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Nordic with 59kg at $15. Second-up 3rd of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Princess Toro with 59kg at $16. Won't find this easy.
9
LUCINDA BOYD
Dark Purple, Gold Lotus Flower, Diamonds Sleeves, Seams Cap
14 9x304 GIRLS NIGHT
DANIEL KELLY
3YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs V M Kelly, Ms L Rankin, Ms N W Ruggero, E J Cassell & S Jolly
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track F&M Bm58 on June 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Magic Edition carrying 59kg at $6. The start before that faded in the straight second last of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 7 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Rowdy Anthem carrying 58kg at $6. Hard to have.
12
ALANA KELLY
Black, Lime Band
15 49377 GRATE CRACK
HENRY DWYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Erica Bloodstock
Returns from a 58-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 over 2000m, 5 len behind Eight Under with 57.5kg at $9.50. The race before that 7th of 12 at Donald 0 - 58 on May 3 over 2200m, 4 len behind Turfie carrying 60kg at $14. Happy to risk.
6
C J MACREDMOND
Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star
16 91750 RIVERINA LIGHTNING
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Quat Quatta Thoroughbreds (Mgr: I R Mandie), Jet Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J de Fegely) & M B Christian
At the latest run eased back early on 11th of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hot Chips with 56.5kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 12 at Gundagai Bm50 on June 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Geostorm carrying 61kg at $12. Hard to see her playing a role.
3
Silver, Black Brisbourne Racing Logo, Sleeves And Cap
17 89x00 LA MER BLEUE
MATT CUMANI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Rising Sun Syndicate Suda Takao (Mgr: K Kawakami), T Negishi, T Sakai, N Hiyoshi, S Shirai, M Tanabe, K Hosaka, M Iwamatsu, H Horiguchi, M Nakayama, H Iga, Y Ikezuki, Y Kushioka, Mrs A Nahlous, Vaguely Noble Stables (Mgr: C S Prebble), M S S Cumani, R S S Tack (Mgr: K Kawakami) & S Hirayama
Third-up today. First-up 10th of 12 at Terang 0-58 on June 15 over 1400m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Bell's Bighouse carrying 69kg at $9.50. Second-up faded in the straight second last of 14 at Wangaratta 0 - 58 on July 5 over 1590m, slow going 14 len behind Grinzinger Fashion carrying 59kg at $71. Likely to struggle again.
8
EOIN WALSH
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
18 40484 DISMOUNT
RHYS ARCHARD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R C Archard, S T Maddox & C Sutton
At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 8 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Life Sentence carrying 58kg at $26. Before that 8th of 12 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on June 28 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Altrove with 58.5kg at $4.60. Should be around the mark.
9
J ALLEN
Lime, White Hoops, Lime Cap, White Pom Pom