BALLARAT (VIC) – Good 4
R1 – The Courier 3YO Handicap (1400m) – BM78
Analysis
WRIGLEY FIELD was strong late scoring here last start and now adds blinkers, making him a major player again. MOSTLY FOR SHOW finished off nicely to break his maiden at Morphettville and steps up in distance—an each-way option. MALDINI arrives off a Cranbourne win and deserves respect in this grade. ZEBRA FINCH has second-up form and can improve sharply with even luck.
Selections
- 5. Wrigley Field (7) — $6.50
- 4. Mostly For Show (6) — $3.70
- 2. Maldini (2) — $2.45
- 3. Zebra Finch (1) — $8.00
R2 – MHS Group Handicap (1200m) – F&M BM78 (VOBIS Gold)
Analysis
QUISEEN has a strong profile at Ballarat and looks well suited returning to metro company—big chance. GRACIE’S RAIN resumed with an all-the-way win at Caulfield and can run boldly again. ACTUALITY is consistent this prep and stays in the mix. DOLLAR SHOT chases a hat-trick after wins at Kyneton and Sale—must be included.
Selections
- 5. Quiseen (6) — $16.00
- 2. Gracie’s Rain (7) — $5.00
- 7. Actuality (10) — $4.80
- 4. Dollar Shot (3) — $10.00
R3 – The Haymarket VOBIS Gold Eureka Stockade (1200m)
Analysis
Small field with tactics likely crucial. PRINCE TYCOON was solid at Cranbourne and should improve second-up. LES GARCONS resumes after a break but showed glimpses of ability last prep. FLUENT steps back to Saturday grade and is capable of surprising.
Selections
- 6. Prince Tycoon (5) — $7.00
- 3. Les Garcons (6) — $26.00
- 5. Fluent (9) — $13.00
R4 – Ritchie’s IGA Handicap (1600m) – BM74
Analysis
A competitive affair. HARD PRINCE continues to race consistently at metro level and looks well placed. EXTREME VIRTUE hit the line well fresh and is right in contention. YES I KNOW rarely runs a bad race and should improve off the first-up run. STOP THE ROCK resumes with a trial under the belt and may surprise fresh.
Selections
- 12. Hard Prince (2) — $15.00
- 10. Extreme Virtue (11) — $5.50
- 15. Yes I Know (12) — $3.90
- 4. Stop The Rock (3) — $16.00
R5 – Daimler Trucks Ballarat Handicap (1100m) – BM74
Analysis
ZOUPER FUND resumes and brings a three-race winning streak, shaping as one of the best bets of the day. RUE DE ROYALE returns as a gelding and is capable of performing fresh. SPIRITED DEFENCE comes off a synthetic win and can run well again. SCAMPI resumes and drops significantly in grade—dangerous.
Selections
- 8. Zouper Fund (4) — $8.50
- 4. Rue De Royale (7) — $10.00
- 12. Spirited Defence (1) — $12.00
- 6. Scampi (5) — $5.50
R6 – Sportsbet Emerging Stars (1400m) – Class 3
Analysis
Three main chances stand out. GOLDEN SPRITZ broke maiden status stylishly and continues to progress. PUGLIA won here last start and should only improve with fitness. TEN WARRIORS was beaten as favourite first-up but is capable of bouncing back. EGERTON REEF ran above market expectations and can sneak into the finish.
Selections
- 1. Golden Spritz (10) — $14.00
- 9. Puglia (9) — $15.00
- 4. Ten Warriors (2) — $4.40
- 8. Egerton Reef (8) — $91.00
R7 – Ballarat Volkswagen Tonks Plate (1100m) – BM100
Analysis
MAJOR SHARE wasn’t far away at Flemington and looks well placed back to this level. SOUTH OF INDIA improves second-up and has strong form around him. BASES LOADED will be fitter for his resuming run and blinkers going back on may sharpen him up. CANNONBALL drops in class and could surprise at big odds.
Selections
- 3. Major Share (7) — $3.90
- 10. South Of India (2) — $2.90
- 4. Bases Loaded (3) — $17.00
- 1. Cannonball (5) — $51.00
R8 – Hertz Handicap (2000m) – BM84
Analysis
PARTY CRASHER arrives off a strong win and looks set to continue that form. LIBERAMI just missed in a tight finish and stays in the mix. HOWLIN’ RAIN won easily at Moe and deserves respect. REGAL LION produced a bold upset last start and holds each-way claims again.
Selections
- 9. Party Crasher (7) — $3.30
- 1. Liberami (12) — $6.00
- 2. Howlin’ Rain (1) — $7.50
- 3. Regal Lion (4) — $21.00
R9 – Sportsbet Ballarat Cup (2000m) – Listed
Analysis
The top two look hard to beat. POISON CHALICE backs up quickly and removes blinkers, which may help him settle—strong hope. KINGSWOOD is flying and steps up to his ideal trip—major danger. BERKELEY SQUARE wasn’t suited last start but is capable on his day. AIR ASSAULT maps to control the race and can stick on.
Selections
- 7. Poison Chalice (4) — $8.00
- 2. Kingswood (6) — $4.60
- 4. Berkeley Square (14) — $11.00
- 3. Air Assault (1) — $6.50
R10 – Manhari Handicap (1400m) – BM84
Analysis
SUNSHINEINMYPOCKET hasn’t put a foot wrong this prep and stays in the mix again. STYLISH was strong fresh and should improve second-up. DUAL PRESSURE continues to race well and isn’t far off a win. LE FERRARI stuck on well last start and can be competitive again.
Selections
- 3. Sunshineinmypocket (16) — $5.00
- 10. Stylish (5) — $6.00
- 4. Dual Pressure (2) — $13.00
- 11. Le Ferrari (9) — $13.00