★ Top pick2nd
4Topmost
Progressive gelding showing strong form with 4 consecutive placings. Last start second at same distance indicates peak fitness. Well positioned under weight scale.
Victoria · Sunday 11 May 2025
Ballarat tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Ballarat. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won6/875%
Top pick placed5/863%
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Brandt Mdn Plate
12:25 local1600mMaiden$3,750,012,062,526,750,500,000,000,000,000
Winner2. Kiss My RockSP $4.20
2nd pick3rd
6Puglia
Consistent filly with strong form credentials. Addition of winkers suggests connections expect improvement. Gets in well at weights and drawn to get good running line. Last start better than looks on paper.
3rd pickWon
2Kiss My Rock
Reliable gelding who consistently runs well without winning. Strong record at distance and track condition suits. Drawn wide but likely to get back anyway. Strong each-way credentials in competitive race.
Value pick5th
1Kingsford
Lightly-raced gelding open to significant improvement second-up. Good barrier allows tactical options and recent trial suggests fitness.
- 1st2Kiss My RockW Gordon$4.20
- 2nd4TopmostBilly Egan$3.90
- 3rd6PugliaHarry Coffey$2.60
- 4th3OutdriveRemi Tremsal$51.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Kiss My Rock | 7 | W Gordon | P Kearney | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Topmost | 1 | Billy Egan | Julius Sandhu | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 6 | Puglia | 4 | Harry Coffey | Archie Alexander | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 3 | Outdrive | 3 | Remi Tremsal | Kelvin Southey | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Kingsford | 2 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 7 | Steelology | 6 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Deedee''s Award | 5 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 56kg | $21.00 |
Veolia Mdn Plate
13:00 local1500mMaiden$3,750,012,062,526,750,500,000,000,000,000
Winner7. ShadeelaaSP $2.90
★ Top pick6th
3Flying Shelby
Consistent type who has been racing well without winning. Gets the services of Linda Meech and should get the perfect run from barrier 1. Will be strong late but may just lack the turn of foot of top two picks.
Value pick2nd
10Ms Hubble
Lightly raced filly from strong stable who has been working into form. Gets significant weight relief and good draw suggests she can settle closer.
- 1st7ShadeelaaE J Walsh$2.90
- 2nd10Ms HubbleNeil Farley$11.00
- 3rd2FaerywoodCian Macredmond$6.00
- 4th11Sweet Chin MusicHarry Coffey$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Shadeelaa | 9 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 10 | Ms Hubble | 2 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Faerywood | 7 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Sweet Chin Music | 5 | Harry Coffey | D M Noonan | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Kovu | 11 | Ms J Kennedy | Dane Smith | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Flying Shelby | 1 | Linda Meech | Paul A Jones | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Deep Stream | 3 | Jack Hill | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Mr Breakdance | 8 | Billy Egan | Amy McDonald | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Pop Da Cork | 4 | W Gordon | Mick Bath | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Vibranium | 6 | John Allen | C Maher | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Elation And Joy | 10 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 54.5kg |
Manhari Mdn Plate
13:35 local1000mMaiden$3,750,012,062,526,750,500,000,000,000,000
Winner3. AreyoureadyforitSP $3.60
★ Top pick4th
4Brave Carol
Drawn to get perfect run behind likely strong tempo.
2nd pick5th
11Discreet Point
Weight advantage and strong rider booking are positives, though barrier requires some luck.
3rd pickWon
3Areyoureadyforit
Wide barrier is a concern but has tactical speed to overcome. Stable in good form and likely to be competitive again.
Value pick2nd
9Tell Us Toll
- 1st3AreyoureadyforitDeclan Bates$3.60
- 2nd9Tell Us TollDean Yendall$20.00
- 3rd7Regina Dei ReMr M Aitken$8.00
- 4th4Brave CarolJohn Allen$4.20
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Areyoureadyforit | 10 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Tell Us Toll | 3 | Dean Yendall | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Regina Dei Re | 2 | Mr M Aitken | V L Malady | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Brave Carol | 9 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 11 | Discreet Point | 8 | Fred W Kersley | Scott Cameron | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Yatchaw | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Flux | 5 | Neil Farley | Rodney Foster | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Dina Tycoon | 4 | Luke Currie | Nick Ryan | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| Scr | 2 | Rush Fortyfive | 7 | Mark Zahra | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Lady Atlas | 1 | T J Andrews | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Sun Setting | 11 | Harry Coffey | M M Laurie | 57.5kg |
Vale Darren Galley Mdn Plate
14:10 local1200mMaiden$5,000,012,750,029,000,500,000,000,000,000
Winner7. Swift CircleSP $3.50
★ Top pick3rd
1Behaviour
The gear changes suggest improvement and the leading trainer/jockey combination adds confidence. Fresh and well-weighted for this provincial assignment.
2nd pickWon
7Swift Circle
Lightly-raced improver showing promise in limited starts. The booking of John Allen is significant and drawn to get an ideal run from barrier 5. Fresh and ready to peak.
3rd pick5th
5Sacred Ingot
Consistent type with strong place credentials. Fresh run pattern suits and drawn to get a nice trailing position. The long spell is a query but stable knows how to prepare them.
Value pick2nd
11Duchess Zou
First starter from leading Maher stable drawn perfectly.
- 1st7Swift CircleJohn Allen$3.50
- 2nd11Duchess ZouHarry Coffey$8.50
- 3rd1BehaviourJordan Childs$1.65
- 4th10Dame I AmNeil Farley$26.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Swift Circle | 5 | John Allen | Anthony Chibnall | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Duchess Zou | 4 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Behaviour | 11 | Jordan Childs | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | $1.65 |
| 4th | 10 | Dame I Am | 6 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Sacred Ingot | 7 | Liam Riordan | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Turfaction | 12 | Declan Bates | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Canyon Wind | 8 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Lady Of Steel | 1 | Ms J Kennedy | Shay Keating | 56kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Bold Strike | 10 | Sarah Field | C Maher | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Infer | 3 | Logan McNeil | Tammy Birnie | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Spot The Grey | 9 | E J Walsh | Anthony Cosgriff | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | A Beach In June | 2 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 57.5kg |
Porter Plant (Bm64)
14:45 local1200mBenchmark 64$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner8. Impish LadySP $1.85
★ Top pickWon
8Impish Lady
Well weighted and drawn to get perfect run behind likely leaders. Natural improvement expected and while stepping up in class, appears to have plenty in hand based on recent performances.
2nd pick2nd
2Samurai
Consistent galloper with strong form around this class level. Tactical speed provides options from barrier and proven fresh performer. Main danger to favorite though carrying top weight fresh up is slight concern.
3rd pick3rd
4Moor Mumm
Consistent mare who rarely runs poorly. Well drawn to get good run and strong jockey booking suggests stable confidence.
Value pick4th
1Flying Valley
Interesting runner fresh from long spell. Strong first-up record and drops significantly in class. Barrier 1 ideal and trainer capable of having them ready fresh.
- 1st8Impish LadyJordan Childs$1.85
- 2nd2SamuraiLuke Currie$3.30
- 3rd4Moor MummMs J Kennedy$5.50
- 4th1Flying ValleyEmily Pozman$8.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Impish Lady | 3 | Jordan Childs | Gavin Bedggood | 57kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 2 | Samurai | 4 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 60kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Moor Mumm | 7 | Ms J Kennedy | Dan O''Sullivan | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Flying Valley | 1 | Emily Pozman | Julius Sandhu | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Goblins | 6 | Sarah Field | Ms M Cunningham | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Wild Vitality | 2 | Neil Farley | Rodney Foster | 59.5kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Flying Concello | 5 | Craig Atkinson | Aaron Peterson | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Tessa''s Choice | 8 | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg |
Hygain Winners Choice (Bm64)
15:25 local1400mBenchmark 64$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner2. DocintheSP $15.00
★ Top pick8th
8Gin Baba
Progressive mare who has found her best form with two wins and five seconds from last seven starts. Gets perfect run from barrier 1 with proven ability at the distance.
2nd pick4th
5Delivering
Consistent performer who has found his best form recently with strong performances at similar distances. Well drawn and gets in well at the weights. Maher stable in good form and John Allen booking a positive.
3rd pick7th
7Thats Archies Girl
Lightly-raced filly showing good progression with strong recent win. Wide barrier a concern but has tactical speed to overcome it.
Value pick3rd
3Starchienne
Experienced mare with strong fresh record and proven ability at this level. Well weighted and drawn to get a good run.
- 1st2DocintheMs J Kennedy$15.00
- 2nd1Capital AssetZoe Waller$21.00
- 3rd3StarchienneBilly Egan$10.00
- 4th5DeliveringJohn Allen$4.20
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Docinthe | 8 | Ms J Kennedy | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Capital Asset | 4 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Starchienne | 6 | Billy Egan | Dominic Sutton | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Delivering | 2 | John Allen | C Maher | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Renovation Show | 7 | Emily Pozman | Julius Sandhu | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Arcandam | 3 | Jack Hill | Daniel Bowman | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 7 | Thats Archies Girl | 10 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Gin Baba | 1 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 9th | 9 | Moscow Red | 5 | Alysha Warren | Henry Dwyer | 53kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Sabre Athena | 9 | Sage Duric | M W Greig | 51kg |
Sportsbet Same Race Multi (Bm64)
16:05 local1600mBenchmark 64$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner9. Professor PicklesSP $3.10
★ Top pickWon
9Professor Pickles
Well drawn to get perfect run just off pace. Weight relief helps and should be hitting peak fitness third-up.
2nd pick7th
7Fauci
Lightly raced improver coming off strong maiden win. Gets weight relief and drawn to get good run. Some query at distance but breeding suggests will handle it. Main danger to top pick.
3rd pick2nd
5Governor King
Consistent type who rarely runs poorly. Strong jockey booking and well weighted after claim. Will need some luck from barrier but should be strong late. Each-way claims.
Value pick5th
12Weather Delay
Lightly raced improver coming off maiden win. Gets in light and drawn well.
- 1st9Professor PicklesTeodore Nugent$3.10
- 2nd5Governor KingJohn Allen$6.50
- 3rd8Jaz TycoonCian Macredmond$101.00
- 4th10UnderstudyBilly Egan$12.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Professor Pickles | 5 | Teodore Nugent | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 5 | Governor King | 8 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | Jaz Tycoon | 4 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Understudy | 1 | Billy Egan | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Weather Delay | 2 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Roadie | 7 | Thomas Prebble | Andrew Noblet | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Fauci | 3 | Harry Coffey | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 8th | 2 | Chosen Venture | 6 | Liam Riordan | Nathan Hobson | 61kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Mr Tadashi | 9 | Dean Yendall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Ziggi Rocks | 11 | Sarah Field | Ms M Cunningham | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Andy Win | 10 | Luke Currie | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Watersports | 12 | Fred W Kersley | Archie Alexander | 57kg |
Hygain Winners Choice (Bm64)
16:45 local2000mBenchmark 64$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner8. All So ClearSP $7.00
★ Top pick2nd
6Pennine Way
Well drawn to get ideal run from barrier 3 and looks perfectly placed at the weights. Harry Coffey booking a significant positive and stable in good form. Clear top selection.
2nd pickWon
8All So Clear
Reliable performer who maps to get good run from barrier 8. Strong track/distance credentials and Luke Currie booking suggests confidence. Main danger to top pick if pace is genuine.
3rd pick7th
9Hydrogen Power
Consistent performer who gets significant weight relief and has Linda Meech aboard. Form around similar company reads well for this and should be competitive if getting luck from wider gate.
Value pick8th
2Off His Roca
Seasoned performer who excels at distance and drops significantly in class.
- 1st8All So ClearLuke Currie$7.00
- 2nd6Pennine WayHarry Coffey$2.30
- 3rd7DartboardJack Hill$14.00
- 4th4Breathless SpiritDeclan Bates$6.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | All So Clear | 8 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Pennine Way | 3 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 60.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 7 | Dartboard | 1 | Jack Hill | Brady Cross | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Breathless Spirit | 6 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Palentino Heights | 5 | Neil Farley | Thomas Carberry | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Super Snitch | 2 | Teodore Nugent | P W McKenna | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Hydrogen Power | 9 | Linda Meech | Nathan Hobson | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Off His Roca | 7 | Thomas Prebble | Andrew Bobbin | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Alhambra Palace | 4 | Billy Egan | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 61.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Eddystone | 11 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Maximilian Caesar | 10 | Fred W Kersley | Dominic Sutton | 62.5kg |
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