BALLARAT SYNTHETIC 27 Jul 2026
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Sportsbet Race Previews BM56 Handicap 1500m Track: SYNTHETIC Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Genuine tempo from Shintaro Samurai leading Russian Roni. Tricky race. SPOT THE GREY (7) got off the mark over 1500m at this track last start, scoring by 1.5 lengths. That was his 23 start so perhaps tread carefully but if he can go on with it now he's a chance for the double. VALIDATED (1) wound up strongly last time out to finish 1.3 lengths adrift in second over 1400m at this track. Settles back early but winds up late. This looks no tougher and he should take holding out. CUBAN DAWN (8) caught the eye last start over 1400m at Bendigo, coming from well back to finish half a length from the winner in second. Peaks now third up and should be right there. ISDELL (5) finished fourth over 1400m at this track last time out following a determined win two runs back. Tough draw but is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Spot The Grey each-way.
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VALIDATED
NIKI O'SHEA 6YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG Miss S L Parslow, Mrs J Phillips, Mrs K D Baker, C R Hall, Mrs M A Cochrane, S L Cochrane, C B Christison, J Savva, Mrs J Nicolo & A W Sneath Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track Bm56 on July 7 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Zetheros carrying 61kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 9 at this track Bm66 on June 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Life Sentence with 59.5kg at $9.50. Has ability and can run a forward race. |
12 ZAC MOORE |
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REAL ALLIANCE
LUKE OLIVER 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 62.0KG L F Oliver, N Gopaul, 5 Sons Racing (Mgr: J Archdeacon), Miss D A Poulter, Last Five Percent (Mgr: W C Gatt), L M Kelley, Mrs J Dighton, B Mansell, A R Mckie, T Hodge, J Holland, B D Hay, L L Coyne, J Cannon, J P Forter, C Papadopoulos, EBS racing (Mgr E Lucas) & R Leslie At the latest run ran second last of 9 at Cranbourne Bm62 on July 16 over 1600m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Tight Grip with 60kg at $12. The start before that ran last of 10 at Cranbourne Bm62 on June 21 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Omnic with 58kg at $21. Needs to do more. |
7 B RAWILLER |
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RUSSIAN RONI
REBECCA KELLY 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs R J Kelly, T D Kelly, Mrs F E Wright, G J Wright & C Perry Last start ran last of 12 at Seymour Bm62 on July 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 20 len behind One Long Day carrying 59kg at $61. The race before that ran last of 12 at Echuca Bm56 on June 23 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Full Commitment with 62kg at $10. Prepared to overlook. |
10 J MASKIELL |
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NEWCOMBE
Ann-Jeanette Tindale 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs A J Tindale, B J Tindale, M Allen, C J Hicks, P A Batten, M C Eggleston, S Low, Miss K L Moss, K J Cusack & W Viney Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield and won by a neck at this track Mdn-Sw July 12 over 1500m defeating Wazza carrying 59.5kg at $8.40. The run before that 4th of 11 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on July 5 over 1800m, on a wet track; 5 len behind Darwinian with 59.5kg at $5.50. Can go on with it. |
8 SARAH FIELD |
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ISDELL
CHERYL WELLER 8YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG S L Spencer, P Serong, J Smith & J R Kirkpatrick Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm62 on June 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Watt On Earth carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at this track Bm56 June 21 over 1400m defeating Queen Beira carrying 56.5kg at $21. Drawn wide but has claims. |
17 TEODORE NUGENT |
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IT MATTERS
MATT CUMANI 3YO B/BR FILLY 60.0KG L E Bartle & Mrs P G Bartle Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 9th of 13 at Geelong Bm62 on June 19 over 1733m, in the wet; 8 len behind Ceremonious with 57.5kg at $13. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 len at Kilmore Mdn-Sw June 1 over 1607m on a rain affected track defeating Fierce Fiasco with 57.5kg at $6.50. Capable in this field and has a chance here. |
2 DECLAN BATES |
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SPOT THE GREY
ANTHONY COSGRIFF 4YO GR/CH GELDING 60.0KG Mrs R N Cosgriff, G P Heffernan, C A Lack, Telfer Racing (Mgr: Mrs F A Telfer), M Beausang, J A Cosgriff, P Cosgriff, D M Beavis, Dr K E Bail, Bray Jet (Mgr: M F Cosgriff), I've Got Your Six (Mgr: P Cosgriff) & D P D'ortenzio Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw July 3 over 1500m defeating Lord Lonny carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 24 over 1500m, nose behind Inarticulate carrying 59.5kg at $10. Capable enough on his day and can make it back to back victories. |
13 J ALLEN |
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CUBAN DAWN
DAVID & CORAL FEEK 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Feek Racing & J Magner Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 44 day let-up. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Werribee 0 - 56 on May 30 over 1425m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind I'm Dynamite carrying 59.5kg at $13. Last start 2nd of 14 at Bendigo 0 - 56 on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Gold Relay with 59.5kg at $11. Racing well. Ready to win now, go close. |
1 NEIL FARLEY |
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GARFIELD
HELEN WHITE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs H E White, C W White & Miss K A White Gelding back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Kilmore 0-56 May 15 over 1612m, soft track; 10 len behind Russian Roni carrying 60kg at $8.50. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at Kyneton Bm56 March 13 over 1459m, 1.75 len behind Hustle with 60.5kg at $15. Prefer to see. |
15 C ATKINSON |
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FOREVER JEUNE
TOM DABERNIG 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG A Dent, Mrs C A Dent, A P Rippon, S G Thomson, Cindy Kate Racing (Mgr: J L Somers), A D Eales, A Hammond & Mrs J Hammond Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track Bm56 on July 2 over 1500m, 1.3 len behind Brullen carrying 59kg at $14. The start before that won by a neck at this track Mdn-Sw June 21 over 1500m defeating Egerton Reef carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Well placed. Well placed and is a leading player. |
11 JACK HILL |
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FRIDAY AT FIVE
HENRY DWYER 7YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Red Lion Hotel (Mgr: D Canny), A Carli, W Menzel, Ms T Hernon, Mrs G Thwaites, L Thwaites, M Nelson, C Barrett, C Freeman, J Meehan, C Kenny, G Curry, Doncaster East Racing (Mgr: D Berry), Toro, Steak Night Club (Mgr: A Edge), Explosive (Mgr: D McGrillen), M I G (Mgr: W Bevan) & Kratzie Racing 2020 At the latest run 5th of 10 at Donald 0 - 56 on July 11 over 1628m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Frostration carrying 58kg at $7. The race before that couldn't go on with it; 8th of 11 at Donald Bm62 on June 9 over 1620m, slow going 7 len behind Paddypie carrying 56kg at $21. Going well. Rough chance. |
16 WILL GORDON |
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SHEEZ ELEGANT
CLINT MARSHALL 4YO BLACK MARE 56.0KG SCT Syndications Pink Series, Miss M Costa, Ms J Butterworth, Mrs K Christie, Mrs J M Parker, Ms A L Barr, Mrs B Alimov, Mrs C Felmingham, A F Clarke, Miss S M Diaz, Mrs R M Hall, Rosies Girls, T Parmenter, I C Turbet, J A Turner, Ms S A Grayland, LAPD, Tarkarri, K Steinkellner & Mrs S Martin Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 13 at Donald 0 - 56 on June 20 over 1620m, in the wet; 7 len behind Treasury Place with 57kg at $91. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on June 10 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Hard Leaf carrying 56.5kg at $61. Drawn well but happy to oppose again. |
4 ALANA KELLY |
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GIVE SOME LIP
REECE GOODWIN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R J Goodwin, P Godfrey & L Stathopoulos Last start ran second last of 13 at Bairnsdale Bm56 on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Count Of Toulouse carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on June 29 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Kengero with 54kg at $11. Possible improver. |
14 JYE MCNEIL |
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ALESHA LILY
Timothy McGuigan 6YO GREY MARE 55.0KG T H McGuigan Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 11 at Donald 0 - 56 on June 20 over 1000m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Rockcliff carrying 57kg at $41. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Donald 0 - 56 on July 11 over 1206m, on heavy track; 21 len behind Colt Forty Five with 56.5kg at $101. Likely to find this out of reach. |
3 ALANA KELLY |
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SMART ELISSIM
AUSTY COFFEY 10YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Miss C M Date, B J Date & Mrs R J Date Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at this track Bm52 on July 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Owl Witness with 55.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Kyneton Bm56 on March 28 over 1108m, slow going 6 len behind Antisocial with 52kg at $101. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
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OVABENT
DANE SMITH 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Mrs H M Smith, J C Smith, T Heymans & B L Blenheim Most recently sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at this track Bm52 on July 3 over 1500m, nose behind Master Polanski carrying 54kg at $51. The race before that 8th of 13 at Ararat Cg&E 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Royal Inference carrying 50kg at $101. Not far away lately but looking elsewhere. |
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SHINTARO SAMURAI
DENNIS JULIUS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG M A Bell, S J Watts, Gypsy And The Jokers (Mgr: B Polley), S Goodluck, P J Julius, M Goodluck, Ms J McIlvena, B J Kingsbury, Ms J R Richardson, J Jones, B R Lockett, M Forbes, M J Wood, R L Jenkins, J J Chong, Ms F Hollway, R K Smith, Miss S L McQuilkin, P J Bow & C Stevens Most recently ran second last of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm62 on June 30 over 1400m, 11 len behind Watt On Earth carrying 54kg at $101. Before that faded in the straight 8th of 14 at Mornington 0 - 56 on May 10 over 2030m, slow going 6 len behind Luckyheleft carrying 51kg at $17. Fully tested again. |
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