BALLARAT SYNTHETIC 27 Jul 2026
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Hygain Edge BM56 Handicap 1200m Track: SYNTHETIC Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Plenty of pressure primarily from Hellberg, Aka Daka and Platinum Executive. Handy race but it looks a nice option for the lightly raced BABY BLUE (10) who won her maiden at start two when last seen here, finishing strongly to score by 1.8 lengths. She can continue to progress and keep the ball rolling. FIRERATED (1) progressed nicely last start to finish a close third over 1200m at Pakenham Synthetic in similar company and should prove hard to run down on the speed. GISELLA (9) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race last time out, finishing second and beaten only one length over 1200m at this track after showing speed. She should be right there again. QUBELLA (8) settled towards the tail when resuming last start then wound up strongly to score by 1.3 lengths over 1200m at Pakenham Synthetic. Hard to knock, including. SUGGESTED PLAY: Baby Blue to win.
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| 1 | 5x473 |
FIRERATED
ALEXANDER RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), R Saini & T A Wilson Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm56 on June 22 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Pravaha carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that struggled in the run home; 7th of 9 at Pakenham 0 - 62 on May 22 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Next Step Iowa carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Expected to feature. |
8 BAILEY KINNINMONT |
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| 2 | 1300x |
HELLBERG
BEN BRISBOURNE 4YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG W B Brisbourne, Mrs A K Clayton, M J Thomas, C Trower, C J Morey, T R Hurford, Wangglenkal, Miss J Nual, J W Webb, Mrs J L Harris, B Boman, Affinity Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: A M Twist), B Smith, K L Mccarthy, Five Legends, H J K Racing (Mgr: K Morton), M Appleton, G C Baker & 3PBD Racing Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Wangaratta Bm70 February 28 over 1590m, 12 len behind Sir Atlas carrying 53.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Corowa Cl1 July 24 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Dekadance with 57kg at $2.25. Market best guide. |
2 DECLAN BATES |
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| 3 | 16x02 |
AKA DAKA
VINCENT MALADY 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Hirsch Racing (Mgr: E Hirsch) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 14 at Ballarat Bm62 on May 24 over 1200m, 10 len behind Barari carrying 59.5kg at $13. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm56 on July 7 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Bark with 62kg at $5. Fitter again and looks hard to catch. |
16 B RAWILLER |
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| 4 | x4999 |
GLOVE ARTIST
TRUDY COTTIER 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG T Cottier, D Irving, J Irving, J Lewis & C Lewis Comes off a 57 day let-up. Last start 9th of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Bm70 on May 31 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 54.5kg at $81. The start before that ran second last of 10 at Casterton Bm70 on May 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Southern Crescent with 55.5kg at $31. Not keen on his chances. |
15 JENNA EDWARDS |
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WILD IRISH ROVER
ANNALISE MARAGOS 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG L Thompson Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 14 at Ballarat Bm56 February 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Grammy's Sunshine carrying 61kg at $51. When resuming last campaign second last of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 58 June 28 2025 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Da Nang Star carrying 57.5kg at $10. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
7 WILL GORDON |
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TESSATORI
DAN MEAGHER 4YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG Dan Meagher Racing (Mgr: D F Meagher), Jay Roch (Mgr: A L Davidson), Bitter Boys (Mgr: B Fortune), T Borgo, C Dick, J A Dick, Mrs T Fabish, J Fabish, D A Gordon, M Van Der Meulen, M J Hackett, K V Jahnke, P Magill, G M Mcguire, J Prentice, C P Rom, P A Rom, C J Canavan & B Pinwill Last start 5th of 9 at this track F&M Bm56 on July 7 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Fierce Dreams carrying 61kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 9 at Wangaratta Bm62 on June 14 over 1170m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Forever With Ned with 58kg at $13. Minor chance. |
13 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 7 | 646x8 |
FACEOFF
REECE GOODWIN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Ms T Blair, M W O'Keeffe, Ms V J King, F A Caccavari, K J Williams, S J Conroy, Ms F Schio, EST P B Barber, Mrs L Barber, D W Stafford, G E Roddy, C Carrington, J Canning, M K Harvey, Mrs K Rix, P J Townsend, L M Townsend, A Dyer & G Rix Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Moe Bm62 on July 21 over 1017m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Blondie's Award with 58kg at $14. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Moruya Bm58 January 23 over 1200m defeating Boom In The Dark with 61.5kg at $5. Can do much better than the fresh run. |
5 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 8 | 160x1 |
QUBELLA
BARRY GOODWIN 7YO BAY MARE 60.0KG R J Goodwin, B J Goodwin & F E Carl Second-up. First-up after two months ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.3 len at Pakenham Synthetic Bm56 July 6 over 1200m defeating Bella Pietra with 58kg at $16. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Balnarring Pic-Trpy December 6 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Annoy'en One with 68.5kg at $3.80. Have to respect again. |
14 J NOONAN |
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| 9 | 22742 |
GISELLA
DAN O'SULLIVAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 59.0KG Mrs M O'Sullivan, D Custance, Mrs J Custance, V Lianos, Ms L Yialas, Mrs G Morey, P Morey, M Burt, K Foat, A Love, M McDonald, S McDonald, S Scally, P Sinnott, The Fun da Mentals, Gunnabegrey, Jubilant, The R G L Syndicate & Gisella Recent form sound. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Bm56 on July 7 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Fierce Dreams carrying 61kg at $3.50. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track Cl1 on June 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bad Blood with 55.5kg at $4.40. Going well enough to figure. |
10 ALANA KELLY |
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| 10 | 51 |
BABY BLUE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 2YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Main Ridge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P A Roach), Flying Angels (Mgr: C R Kayes) & Mes Chevaux (Mgr: P Athanasakos) Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 8 at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Fontalicious with 56kg at $7. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1200m defeating Sparkling Award carrying 55.5kg at $4.10. Has upside and can go on with it. |
9 TEODORE NUGENT |
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| 11 | x763x |
CHARITIES
PATRICK KEARNEY 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG P Kearney, B Mackley, C McGregor, A F Grant, Horse Fun (Mgr: A Rosenow), B D Holland, Mrs H Uren, D L Romer, Bookie Bandits (Mgr: D Downie), G Hicks, Billihollymya (Mgr: P A Woolley), Miss N L Cook, S P J Racing (Mgr: S W Nixon), P Gajanovic, Mrs R C Romer & The Big Yin (Mgr: S Cameron) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Stawell 0 - 56 January 4 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Drink Then Kiss carrying 58kg at $4.40. First up last campaign seventh of 14 at Donald Bm56 December 2 over 1350m, 2 len behind Asawin with 58.5kg at $7.50. Has claims if presented on song. |
12 C NEWITT |
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TAKE THE PRIZE
DANE SMITH 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG Mrs H M Smith, M Montgomery, T Heymans, J C Smith, Mrs B Montgomery & B L Blenheim Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 9 at this track F&M Bm56 on July 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind Fierce Dreams with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Mildura Bm56 on October 7 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Shal Exceed with 56.5kg at $17. No easier this time and not likely to threaten. |
4 JADE SMITH |
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MR CHARISMATIC
ARCHIE ALEXANDER 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs A F J Alexander & Ms K E Standish Last start 4th of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm56 on July 7 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Bark with 58kg at $11. Before that ran last of 13 at Bendigo 0 - 56 on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Flying Jude with 59kg at $6.50. Can hit the frame with the right run. |
6 OLIVIA EAST |
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| 14 | 42455 |
SPINHOF
SHAY KEATING 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs S M Keating & B M Keating Last start settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track Bm56 on July 7 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Octrain with 57.5kg at $17. The run before that 5th of 11 at Donald 0 - 56 on June 20 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Rockcliff with 57.5kg at $8.50. Drawn low but others preferred. |
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PLATINUM EXECUTIVE
MATT IVILL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs W A McCarthy, Mrs L M Jacobsen, T L Clarke, K J Danilow, K Kreeck, Ten B D P (Mgr: A Miller), Lozza's Mob (Mgr: M A McCarthy), Two Rivers Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Brock), P Fentiman, W Malins, P Malins, T Wellington, J Cunning, G Walburn, K J McCarthy, P J McCarthy & Mrs L M Blake Third-up today. First-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Wodonga Bm52 on June 27 over 1100m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind First Division carrying 58kg at $31. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at this track Cl1 on July 12 over 1200m, 6 len behind Salizou carrying 55kg at $61. Can't entertain on that form. |
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| 16 | 133x8 |
BANJETTE
DENNIS JULIUS 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG D Q Julius, P J Julius, Mrs M W Julius, J L Julius, Miss P M Julius, M Smith, Mrs S A Perren, C J Smith, B M Smith, Mrs J Smith, P Dentith, Mrs S L Roderick, Three Generations Racing (Mgr: S K Ashenden), Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs) & J Dentith Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track F&M Bm56 on June 26 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Magnardo with 54kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on November 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Ravens Bay carrying 58kg at $91. Not keen on her chances. |
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