Ballarat 14 Oct 2025
GOING: S(5)
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Hygain Winners Choice BM56 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.75) |
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Solid tempo likely with Let's Trot, Blondie's Toronado and Wild Dancer prominent. THE GRUMPY BEAR (2) brought strong relative form to resumption and was beaten a half length at Kilmore bet $3. Settled back from the wide gate and then didn't get a clear go at them until late in the race. Draws better today in easier and can win with the extra fitness. WELCOMETOTHESHOW (1) followed his Maiden success with a win in a 62 in Adelaide where he impressed after settling last and covering plenty of ground. Has an awkward barrier to manage again, but the 3kg claim brings him right into it. The speedy LET'S TROT (3) was plain last time in a 62 but led beaten 1.3L on the synthetic prior in a 64. That's more an indication of his ability and he will hit this at peak. Uses the inside gate and will get every chance with a 4kg claimer engaged. POETIC STORM (7) did a good job from the back beaten 1L at Tatura first up at this level and is in the mix building on that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing The Grumpy Bear.
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WELCOMETOTHESHOW
Tyler Donaldson-Aitken 4YO BAY HORSE 64.0KG T W Donaldson-Aitken & TJJW Racing (Mgr: J Miller) Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run settled well back; won by 0.7 len at Morphettville Parks 0-62 August 16 over 1250m on a rain affected track defeating Nicish carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Before that won by 0.8 len at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw July 29 over 1300m in the wet defeating Asakura carrying 59.5kg at $1.40. Expected to measure up. |
10 SARAH FIELD |
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| 2 | 422x2 |
THE GRUMPY BEAR
LLOYD KENNEWELL 4YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG Newgate S F (Mgr: G D Murphy) Second run back. First-up after five months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Kilmore Cl1 on September 29 over 1110m, 0.5 len behind Marilyn's Edge with 59kg at $3.10. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Pakenham Cl1 on April 3 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Savagery Vibe with 59.5kg at $3.30. Rates to be winning. |
4 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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| 3 | 5x528 |
LET'S TROT
SHANE JACKSON 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG R J Goodwin, P E Hauff, L Willoughby, R Orr, O Davison, A Wolaniuk, A Noye, B Hanson, L Sullivan, Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi), Sit and Steer Racing (Mgr: W Gadsden) & Big Red Truck (Mgr: M P McMahon) Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently struggled in the run home; 8th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 on September 9 over 1300m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Geffina with 60kg at $9. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on August 26 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Miss Mahjong carrying 59kg at $9. Nicely placed at best. |
2 JADE SMITH |
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| 4 | 15274 |
NORDIC
ANDREW NOBLET 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Mrs A L Noblet, Rizika Racing (Mgr: M J Stoll), D H Balding & T J Balding Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on August 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Miss Mahjong carrying 58kg at $13. Before that 7th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on August 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Shaalute with 62kg at $6.50. Risking. |
11 J ALLEN |
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| 5 | 662x4 |
PAPARAZZO
CRAIG WEEDING 4YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG A R Plant, Mrs P Plant, G A Doyle, P G Smith & Mrs P F Smith Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Wagga Cl3 on September 29 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Warpainted with 55kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at Wagga Cl1 on May 2 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Miss Emma carrying 58kg at $2.25. Fitter and deserves consideration. |
1 JAKE DUFFY |
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| 6 | 415x0 |
WILD DANCER
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 4YO GR/BR GELDING 61.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), P Esse, F Mussa, P Caruso, Ms J A Barnes, B M Jackson, B Davis, Bearman Racing, Mrs J A Low, D J Veal, Mrs L Veal, A Clinton, M Clinton, D G S Pony Club, B Boshier, P O B O S C H & Ms M Bellew Second run back. First-up after four months sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at this track Bm62 on September 19 over 1200m, 9 len behind Runaway Soul with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up won by a nose at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw April 23 over 1212m defeating Bakersbend with 58kg at $11. Not keen. |
3 EMILY POZMAN |
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| 7 | x71x2 |
POETIC STORM
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 5YO GR/CH MARE 61.0KG Mrs S G Griffiths, Mrs C Hocking, Miss J L Estep, Mrs J Nicholl, Mrs N Scaunich, Ms F P Taylor, Mrs K Alderton, Mrs D J Hunter, Mrs E Arundel, Mrs K M Clements, Janlynn Racing, Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd, Trojan Empire 3 & Swettenham Ladies Syndicate Second-up. First-up after 11 months 2nd of 12 at Tatura F&M Bm56 on September 30 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Croatian Art with 63kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw November 20 over 1200m defeating Waco Kid carrying 57.5kg at $3. Fitter and is among the chances. |
7 B RAWILLER |
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| 8 | 45x13 |
JENNI LA ROCK
DOMINIC SUTTON 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG W J Gardner, Johnny Rock Racing (Mgr: D J Warat), C D Mcalpine, C J Russell, C Barlow, C J Daniels, J A Richardson, M D Bates, G R Gardner, R Richardson, Mrs R M Gardner, Miss A M Gardner, A J Robertson, B Barlow, Ms R Bennett & A T Leathem Third-up today. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Tatura Mdn-Sw September 8 over 1100m defeating Novel Approach with 57.5kg at $5.50. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Geelong F&M Bm62 on October 2 over 1147m, slow going 4.5 len behind Normandy Lass with 59.5kg at $10. Should be around the mark. |
5 BILLY EGAN |
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| 9 | 290x5 |
BLONDIE'S TORONADO
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Innisfree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C M O'Shea) Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Mornington 0 - 62 on September 28 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind La Astro Chat with 57.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Wangaratta F&M Bm58 on March 13 over 1100m, long-neck behind Smokey Warrior with 61.5kg at $2.30. Others make more appeal. |
8 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 10 | x4368 |
SISTINE TUNNEL
ANDREW NOBLET 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), Mrs A L Noblet, The Saints Racing (Mgr: B Rylander), C D M D Racing (Mgr: C Charters), R C Vincent, J Schubank, Rizika Racing (Mgr: M J Stoll) & Casual's Crew (Mgr: C Hannah) At the latest run 8th of 12 at Bendigo F&M Bm62 on September 17 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Kokako with 59kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Miss Cotoletta with 58.5kg at $13. Can go better. |
9 DECLAN BATES |
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| 11 | 90349 |
HOT CHILLI MAMA
JOHN SADLER 5YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG B A Wilson, M C Wilson, Mrs J Wilson, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), R J Bayliss, D J McAleer, J A Orwin, C A Orwin, L Sadler, D Gay, G Williams, M J Williams, M Gargano, J Rosenberg, A J Smith & A J Lynch Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 11 at Moe Bm56 on September 23 over 1217m, slow going 6 len behind Lavender Glory with 56.5kg at $8. The run before that 4th of 11 at Seymour 0 - 62 on August 31 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.8 len behind Fire Tribe carrying 56.5kg at $19. Passing. |
6 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 12 | 85739 |
ALPINOVA
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL 6YO BLACK MARE 58.0KG B Verwey-Mitchell & T Verwey-Mitchell Last start got back early 9th of 12 at this track Bm56 on October 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Bellalique carrying 59kg at $21. Before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Warrnambool Bm56 on September 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Billie Bronx with 59kg at $26. Hard to have this tough line-up. |
14 MELEA CASTLE |
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| 13 | 90x7x |
PROPRIETARY
MELODY CUNNINGHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S Cunningham, Mrs M Cunningham, A Agterhuis, J Cunningham, N Kocis, Dr L Brown & R Brown Resuming. Finished off last preparation eased back early on 7th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on July 15 over 1100m, 7 len behind Innocent Enuff carrying 60kg at $81. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at this track 0 - 64 on March 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind Pocket Size with 57kg at $51. Marginal chance. |
8 C J MACREDMOND |
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| 14 | 87447 |
GAME THEORY
LESLIE ROBERTSON 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG L Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Miss N Robertson, R W Adams & Miss K Smith At the latest run second last of 8 at Tatura Bm56 on September 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Ataegina with 54kg at $26. Before that 4th of 10 at Donald 0 - 56 on September 13 over 1350m, 2 len behind Count Ida carrying 54kg at $13. Prepared to risk him on current form. |
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| 15 | 734x2 |
SHOWMARA
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 63.0KG P Papos, R J Harding, C Sui, B S Ong Tan, Miss S B Barclay, B J Cash, Mrs N L Grant-Taylor, P D Hamilton, J W Joyce, M A Paine, A R Papst, D J Staal, M A Schroeder, A G Walkerden-White, T A De Iulio, M J Gooden, R Jones, Mrs A D C Murray, R D Cooper & Jakob's Day 2024 (Mgr: L Glavan) First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Gawler 3yo Bm66 July 5 over 1500m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Mystic Wonder with 56.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw February 21 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Let'sfacethemusic carrying 59kg at $41. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
4 LAUREN BURKE |
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