Despite being yet to win, her recent performances show significant improvement. The John Allen/Andrew Noblet combination adds confidence, and she appears well-suited to today's conditions.
Victoria · Friday 27 June 2025
Ballarat Synthetic tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Ballarat Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Brandt Mdn Plate
Kawa presents as a strong second pick, benefiting from a significant class drop and showing an improving form trend. The addition of a tongue tie could spark further improvement. While the long break and lack of synthetic experience are concerns, the class drop and distance suitability make her a genuine contender.
While the long break and declining form are concerns, there's potential for improvement.
Lady Of Steel represents the best value in the race.
- 1st3KawaE J Walsh$4.60
- 2nd5Shay''s WayDeclan Bates$13.00
- 3rd6Sussex DuchessJohn Allen$1.24
- 4th4Lady Of SteelMs J Kennedy$51.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Kawa | 1 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Shay''s Way | 4 | Declan Bates | W Morrissey | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sussex Duchess | 5 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 58kg | $1.24 |
| 4th | 4 | Lady Of Steel | 7 | Ms J Kennedy | Shay Keating | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Bedouin Villa | 6 | Ryan Houston | P A Chow | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Figurante | 8 | Alana Kelly | K G McCartin | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Tristania | 2 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Amplification | 3 | Mr M Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 55.5kg |
Evergreen Turf Mdn Plate
Has proven ability on synthetic tracks and is well-weighted.
Acantilado presents as a strong contender with consistent form and an experienced jockey. The horse is likely to be on-pace in a race that should suit front-runners. While yet to win, the consistent form and weight allocation make it a solid choice.
Lowestoft, despite being a first-time starter, shows promise with a favourable barrier draw and strong stable/jockey combination.
- 1st6VidocqRyan Hurdle$4.80
- 2nd4Dynasty RewardJason Maskiell$3.30
- 3rd9Share The StarsDeclan Bates$11.00
- 4th10ToomanystepsE J Walsh$71.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Vidocq | 3 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Dynasty Reward | 10 | Jason Maskiell | Jason Warren | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 9 | Share The Stars | 1 | Declan Bates | W Morrissey | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Toomanysteps | 4 | E J Walsh | Shay Keating | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 5 | The Village Fox | 5 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Archer''sheart | 6 | John Keating | D E Dean | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Blue Jean Queen | 9 | Alana Kelly | Daniel Kelly | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Acantilado | 7 | John Allen | Craig Weeding | 58kg | $2.40 |
| Scr | 2 | All In Vain | 8 | Ms J Kennedy | Shay Keating | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Lowestoft | 2 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg |
Manhari Mdn Plate
New Character presents as a well-prepared debutant from a strong stable. The gear additions and jockey booking suggest readiness to perform. Drawn to get an ideal run in a race likely to suit on-pace runners.
Aqueduct brings solid form and consistency to this race. The inside draw should allow for a positive position in running. While yet to break through, this could be the right opportunity against a field with several unknowns.
Hi Tiago debuts with interesting gear additions suggesting readiness. The barrier draw should allow for a positive position in running. The weight is competitive and the horse is likely to be prominent in the speed map.
The wide barrier is a concern, but the horse has shown ability to overcome similar draws.
- 1st1AqueductJohn Allen$2.10
- 2nd5BreechesDaniel Moor$12.00
- 3rd7Hi TiagoZac Spain$8.00
- 4th3My SymbolJ Webb$61.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Aqueduct | 2 | John Allen | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 5 | Breeches | 6 | Daniel Moor | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Hi Tiago | 3 | Zac Spain | Yoshitomo Shima | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 3 | My Symbol | 1 | J Webb | K T Bourke | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Finnish Girl | 4 | Nadia Daniels | Rene Pompe | 54.5kg | $201.00 |
| 6th | 9 | New Character | 5 | Jordan Childs | M M Laurie | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 7th | 8 | The Lady Venus | 9 | Alana Kelly | Daniel Kelly | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Better Shape Up | 8 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 4 | The Violet Prince | 7 | Steven Vella | Kylie Vella | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
Global Turf Mdn Plate
While the wide draw is a concern, her strong finishing burst should see her competitive late. The slight weight rise is offset by the ideal 18-day freshen-up.
Stranded has the potential to improve sharply here. The inside draw is perfect, and the gelding operation could spark significant improvement. While the long break is a concern, the stable's ability to have horses ready fresh can't be underestimated.
Mind Battlefield represents significant each-way value. Her last start 2nd suggests she's not without a chance, and the 3kg weight relief is significant. The addition of blinkers could see further improvement, making her an interesting longshot proposition.
- 1st4SidelineJordan Childs$1.75
- 2nd12Sweet Farnan$26.00
- 3rd14TorotenaAlana Kelly$16.00
- 4th5StrandedDeclan Bates$7.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Sideline | 2 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 58kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 12 | Sweet Farnan | 5 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $26.00 | |
| 3rd | 14 | Torotena | 13 | Alana Kelly | M J Williams | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Stranded | 1 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 10 | License To Excite | 14 | Ms J Kennedy | Henry Dwyer | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Watt On Earth | 9 | T Ladd | Anthony Cosgriff | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Blue Akoya | 11 | Daniel Moor | A & S Freedman | 56kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 11 | Mind Battlefield | 10 | Nadia Daniels | David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Irish Wave | 4 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Hard Tempo | 12 | Melea Castle | David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins | 56kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Imaginate | 15 | John Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Olatunde | 3 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Earth''s Abundance | 8 | David Brideoake & Matt Jenkins | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Hitman''s Lady | 7 | Tatum Bull | Clayton Douglas | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Succaforyou | 6 | Lachlan King | L Smith | 56kg |
Porter Plant (Bm58)
Innocent Enuff shows an improving form trend and is dropping in class, which bodes well for her chances. She has been consistently placing in recent starts and carries a suitable weight. However, her lack of experience on synthetic tracks is a minor concern.
El Pibe De Oro has shown consistent form and strong weight-carrying ability. However, he faces a significant class rise and is unproven on synthetic tracks, which tempers confidence slightly.
She's showing an improving form trend, is dropping slightly in class, and has a good barrier draw. Her recent win indicates fitness, but she's unproven on synthetic tracks and has an inconsistent overall record.
- 1st3El Pibe De OroDeclan Bates$3.90
- 2nd7Over The StarsMr M Aitken$11.00
- 3rd9Innocent EnuffRyan Houston$4.00
- 4th10Jumping Power TwoSage Duric$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | El Pibe De Oro | 7 | Declan Bates | Nick Ryan | 61.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Over The Stars | 6 | Mr M Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Innocent Enuff | 5 | Ryan Houston | Logan McGill | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Jumping Power Two | 1 | Sage Duric | Dennis Julius | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Brooklyn Baby | 4 | John Keating | M Sell | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Francine | 3 | Emily Pozman | Aaron Purcell | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Tochka | 2 | Nadia Daniels | T & C McEvoy | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Red Line Fever | 8 | Jason Maskiell | Carly Thomas | 60kg | $3.40 |
| 9th | 11 | Set The Bar Low | 11 | T Ladd | K T Bourke | 54kg | $301.00 |
| Scr | 2 | I Miss Margie | 9 | Eliza Lloyd | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Night Flash | 10 | Jordan Childs | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg |
Hygain Winners Choice Hcp (C1)
Spirited Defence brings the strongest recent form and track/distance record. The weight is a concern, but his synthetic track prowess and John Allen in the saddle offset this.
Flying Straz presents as a strong contender with a significant class drop and proven synthetic track ability. Her first-up record is impressive, and the weight relief is advantageous. The long spell is a concern, but her likely on-pace position and Emily Pozman's booking are positives.
The inside barrier draw is advantageous, and she should get a good run in transit. While facing a class rise, her improving form and suitability to the likely fast tempo make her a strong each-way prospect.
His consistent form and class drop are positives, and he should be suited by the likely fast tempo.
- 1st1Spirited DefenceJohn Allen$1.45
- 2nd7Tell Us TollDeclan Bates$18.00
- 3rd9Highland DreamRyan Houston$91.00
- 4th6AttaboomE J Walsh$14.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Spirited Defence | 2 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 60kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 7 | Tell Us Toll | 3 | Declan Bates | Mitchell Freedman | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Highland Dream | 8 | Ryan Houston | Ms K Durden | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Attaboom | 5 | E J Walsh | Anthony Cosgriff | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Patriot Star | 9 | Daniel Moor | M M Laurie | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Rubiquity | 6 | Jordan Childs | Symon Wilde | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Flying Straz | 4 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Kilmister | 7 | T Ladd | Aftab Shaikh | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Kahungunu | 10 | Sage Duric | Tyson Barton | 51kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Lunar Arc | 1 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
Sportsbet Get On Extra (Bm64)
Savvyrocker presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a close 3rd last start. Well-weighted and drawn favorably, she should get an ideal run in transit. The slight class rise is offset by her consistent performances.
Claymore Mine drops significantly in class and brings strong overall form. The main concern is her lack of experience on synthetic tracks, but her class and consistency make her a solid selection.
Well-suited by the distance and with an experienced jockey, she's a solid contender. The main concerns are the slight class rise and lack of synthetic track experience, but her overall profile suggests she can be competitive.
While facing a significant class rise, her improving form, light weight, and proven ability on synthetic tracks make her an interesting prospect.
- 1st1Claymore MineJake Duffy$4.40
- 2nd4Jackie''s MaidDaniel Moor$3.90
- 2nd7Flower MoonDeclan Bates$12.00
- 4th8Bubbles TimeMs J Kennedy$18.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Claymore Mine | 5 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 4 | Jackie''s Maid | 4 | Daniel Moor | Mitchell Freedman | 58kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Flower Moon | 7 | Declan Bates | Toby Lake | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Bubbles Time | 9 | Ms J Kennedy | Shay Keating | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Savvyrocker | 3 | Zac Spain | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg | $2.35 |
| 6th | 9 | Darra Linen | 2 | Sage Duric | K T Bourke | 51kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Sunday Georgie | 6 | Jordan Childs | C Maher | 58kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Moor Mumm | 8 | John Allen | Dan O''Sullivan | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Socially Sassy | 1 | Ms D Keane | A W Noonan | 56.5kg |
Hygain Winners Choice (Bm64)
Tewkesbury presents as the top selection with consistent form, a strong recent run, and suitability for today's conditions. The gelding has shown ability at this distance and should handle the synthetic surface well. With John Allen in the saddle, Tewkesbury looks well-placed to secure victory.
Dartboard comes into this race with strong recent form, including a win over a similar distance. The gelding has proven staying ability and consistency, which should serve him well in this event. While the top weight is a concern, his class and experience make him a serious contender.
Morthan Efficient enters this race with promising form, including a recent win on synthetic. While facing a class rise and untested at the distance, the gelding's light weight and potential for improvement make him a strong contender. His adaptability to synthetic surfaces is a significant advantage.
The class drop could be the key to a breakthrough performance.
- 1st2DartboardMr M Aitken$4.00
- 2nd6TewkesburyJohn Allen$2.60
- 3rd8Morthan EfficientDeclan Bates$4.20
- 4th9Whispering PharaohRyan Hurdle$14.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dartboard | 5 | Mr M Aitken | Brady Cross | 61.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Tewkesbury | 7 | John Allen | T & C McEvoy | 59kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Morthan Efficient | 9 | Declan Bates | Robert Hickmott | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 9 | Whispering Pharaoh | 6 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Cecchetti | 8 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Valley Forge | 4 | John Keating | Stacey Kirkpatrick | 63kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Mevius | 10 | Ms J Kennedy | Thomas Carberry | 60kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Groshawk | 3 | T Ladd | Aftab Shaikh | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Patsy''s Star | 1 | Tatum Bull | M Sell | 61kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Kodiak King | 2 | Jake Duffy | P Kearney | 58kg |
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