BALLARAT SYNTHETIC   24 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G

Hygain Edge BM66 Handicap 1000m

Track: SYNTHETIC     Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Expecting Cumboogle to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. EL PIBE DE ORO (2) just missed here last time out when well backed as a $3.20 chance, just missing on the line by a nose. His synthetic form as a whole reads exceptionally well and he's very well placed to go one better this time around. WOLF TWENTY ONE (1) is racing well, having his first go on synthetic. Comes a fair way back in grade from last start and should be hard to run down. BODY OF VENUS (3) was solid in a small field in town last time to continue her good form. First go on synthetic here but respecting the local yard. CUMBOOGLE (4) beat El Pibe De Oro here last time in a surprise win but has to be respected now on the quick turnaround. DAME I AM (8) is racing quite well and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: El Pibe De Oro to win.
1 7x134 WOLF TWENTY ONE
SHANE JACKSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M D Walsh, G Robinson, M Tsang, C E Griffett, I P Holloway, A Fletcher, M D Kuperman, D V Keane, Mrs M M Keane, A P Mahony, T J Gordon, J J Bushell, D Porter, D L Ludeman & Quail Kings (Mgr: L J Way)
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Ka Ying Cheer with 55.5kg at $10. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Bendigo Bm66 on May 13 over 1100m, 1.0 len behind Prince Tycoon carrying 61.5kg at $13. Going well and sets up nicely.
1
T P MADDEN
Green, White Horseshoe, Red Sleeves With Four White Shamrocks, Red Cap With White Shamrock
2 x7x52 EL PIBE DE ORO
NICK RYAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
M Adam
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on May 20 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Electric Star carrying 58kg at $20. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Bm66 on June 16 over 1000m, nose behind Cumboogle with 61kg at $3.20. Well fancied to go one better.
7
DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
3 x1143 BODY OF VENUS
ANDREW NOBLET
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas)
Racing well recently. Most recently got back early 3rd in a small field at Caulfield Heath Bm66 on May 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Royal Flare with 59.5kg at $12. Before that 4th of 10 at Mornington F&M Bm70 on April 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Not Surprised with 59.5kg at $11. Well placed. Should take plenty of beating.
6
HARRY COFFEY
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 67001 CUMBOOGLE
LESLIE ROBERTSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Dr R J Slack-Smith & Mrs J L Slack-Smith
Last start won by a nose at this track Bm66 June 16 over 1000m defeating El Pibe De Oro carrying 54kg at $12. Before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 12 at Swan Hill Bm70 on June 7 over 975m, slow going 6 len behind Per Sempre carrying 55.5kg at $151. Backs up quickly and is expected to take catching again.
4
OLIVIA EAST
Purple, Yellow Spots
5 9x80x PRINCE SONIC
MARK O'DONNELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni), Ms K M Stewart, D A McKane, T S Boyle, P N Clark, Mrs D N Clark, M A Boulton, M J O'Donnell, Miss J A Vaughan, S A Bishop, P A Chow, B P Clark & Mrs T L Clark
Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 September 9 over 1300m, on heavy track; 29 len behind Geffina carrying 61kg at $26. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 August 21 over 1100m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Masked Marauder with 58.5kg at $16. Will take great benefit from this outing.
3
J ALLEN
Pink, White Checks, Quartered Cap
6 28375 AUCKLAND
SIMONE WALKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A D Walker, Miss S Walker, N Preston, Mrs M A Walker, D Walker, Miss P Gilcrist, Ms A Walker, J Reale, Ms C R Walker & L Carter
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Echuca Bm56 on May 11 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Smarticon with 59.5kg at $5. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 8 at Sale Bm62 on May 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sweet Jasmine with 56kg at $11. Place best.
5
MS C PULS
White, Purple Stars, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, White And Purple Star Cap
7 232x8 PROPRIETARY
MELODY CUNNINGHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S Cunningham, Mrs M Cunningham, A Agterhuis, J Cunningham, N Kocis, Dr L Brown & R Brown
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at this track Bm56 on June 16 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Miss Tallchief carrying 60kg at $41. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 10th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm62 on October 28 over 1300m, 6 len behind Bavette carrying 57kg at $201. Will struggle against these.
8
C J MACREDMOND
Cerise, Gold Diamonds, Cerise And Gold Spots Cap
8 30913 DAME I AM
SHAY KEATING
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
S A Davis
Recent form sound. Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Bendigo F&M Bm56 on May 29 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Zourosa with 61kg at $16. The race before that was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at Donald Mdn-Sw May 2 over 1000m defeating Hegely with 57.5kg at $31. Hard to hold out.
2
ALANA KELLY
Royal Blue, Red Checked Sash, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap, White Pom Pom