★ Top pick2nd
10Zoucat
Well-suited to the synthetic surface and drawn ideally in barrier 3, she looks primed to break through for a maiden win. The slight distance increase is the only minor concern.
Victoria · Tuesday 15 July 2025
Ballarat Synthetic tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Ballarat Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/838%
Any tip won4/850%
Top pick placed5/863%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
McGrath Ballarat Mdn Plate
13:00 local1100mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner1. Bring Me PowerSP $31.00
2nd pick4th
2Deccan Odyssey
Well-drawn in barrier 2 and with synthetic track experience, he's a major contender. The top weight is a slight concern, but his form suggests he can overcome it.
3rd pick6th
8Sedna
Sedna shows an improving form trend, particularly with a strong last-start performance on synthetic.
Value pick3rd
9Simply Sassy
Well-drawn and fresh, she has potential for improvement.
- 1st1Bring Me PowerLachlan King$31.00
- 2nd10ZoucatLinda Meech$2.40
- 3rd9Simply SassyAlana Kelly$4.40
- 4th2Deccan OdysseyAnthony Darmanin$3.20
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bring Me Power | 9 | Lachlan King | Charmaine Barnes | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Zoucat | 3 | Linda Meech | C Maher | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Simply Sassy | 4 | Alana Kelly | M J Williams | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Deccan Odyssey | 2 | Anthony Darmanin | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Hand Crafted | 1 | Cian Macredmond | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Sedna | 10 | Jett Stanley | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Brutalism | 5 | Zac Spain | S P Nichols | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Inala Te | 7 | Will Price | Andrew Bobbin | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Cider With Rosie | 6 | Daniel Moor | M J Williams | 56kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Fantastic Fluke | 8 | Neil Farley | Simone Walker | 58kg |
Porter Plant Mdn Plate
13:30 local1000mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner1. Fox King DoxSP $9.00
★ Top pick2nd
5Hi Tiago
Well-suited to the track and distance, and drawn favorably. Despite limited race experience, the mare shows significant potential and appears primed for a breakthrough win.
2nd pick3rd
2Aring
While lacking form data, the horse's potential early speed and unknown qualities make it an intriguing prospect.
3rd pick4th
12Te Awam Utu
Te Awam Utu shows an improving form trend with a recent placing over a similar distance. While inconsistent and unproven at this track, there's potential for further improvement.
Value pickWon
1Fox King Dox
Fox King Dox carries top weight, suggesting a class edge. Unproven on synthetic but has potential for improvement. Experienced jockey John Allen is a positive factor.
- 1st1Fox King DoxJohn Allen$9.00
- 2nd5Hi TiagoZac Spain$1.30
- 3rd2AringNeil Farley$15.00
- 4th12Te Awam UtuPaul Gatt$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Fox King Dox | 5 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Hi Tiago | 3 | Zac Spain | Yoshitomo Shima | 57.5kg | $1.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Aring | 12 | Neil Farley | Rhys Archard | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Te Awam Utu | 2 | Paul Gatt | Dane Smith | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Shh Boom | 1 | Christine Puls | Jessie Constantine | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Hail Hail | 7 | Lachlan King | Dennis Julius | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Nimbina | 9 | J Webb | S R Fisher | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 10 | See What Happens | 4 | Cian Macredmond | Dane Smith | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Favourite Girl | 8 | J Rowe | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Kobi Kiss | 11 | Peter Ioannou | 57.5kg | ||
| 7 | Leica Bella | 10 | Craig Atkinson | John Markovic | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Riccia | 6 | B & A McKnight | 57.5kg |
Manhari Mdn Plate
14:00 local1500mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner6. The PrinterSP $11.00
★ Top pick10th
9Miss Xtravaganza
Miss Xtravaganza brings strong consistent form with 5 placings from 9 starts. She has performed well on synthetic tracks and at this distance. The wide barrier is a concern but her racing pattern suggests she can overcome it.
2nd pick3rd
11Shay''s Way
Shay's Way has shown promise in her limited career starts, including a strong second place finish last time out. The booking of John Allen is a significant positive. While unproven on synthetic, her adaptability suggests she can handle it. The wider barrier is a concern but her tactical speed should allow her to find a good position.
3rd pickScratched
14Brother Quickie
Brother Quickie has been knocking on the door with consistent placings. The good barrier draw should allow him to settle in a favorable position given the likely tempo. The Moody/Coleman stable is in strong form. However, he is yet to win and carries top weight, which are slight concerns.
Value pick2nd
10Reproduced
Reproduced showed significant improvement last start with a close second place finish. While unproven on synthetic, her adaptability suggests she can handle it.
- 1st6The PrinterCian Macredmond$11.00
- 2nd10ReproducedLogan McNeil$19.00
- 3rd11Shay''s WayJohn Allen$3.10
- 4th7Black CherryE J Walsh$11.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | The Printer | 7 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Reproduced | 5 | Logan McNeil | Rhys Archard | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Shay''s Way | 11 | John Allen | W Morrissey | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 7 | Black Cherry | 10 | E J Walsh | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Triple Oh | 1 | Will Price | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Purple Prince | 8 | Daniel Moor | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 3 | Grunt For Glory | 3 | Lachlan King | Annalise Maragos | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Lord Fox | 9 | Neil Farley | Andrew Noblet | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 8 | Magic Opal | 14 | Tayla Childs | P G Payne | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Miss Xtravaganza | 12 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Cynic | 6 | Ryan Hurdle | Chris Calthorpe | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Rio Corriendo | 13 | Kelvin Southey | 57.5kg | $91.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Dukey | 4 | W Gordon | Shane Jackson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Brother Quickie | 2 | Patrick Moloney | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59.5kg |
Global Turf (Bm70)
14:30 local1200mBenchmark 70$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner1. Smart PoppySP $13.00
★ Top pick4th
2Santastico
With a strong record at the distance and a favorable weight, he looks well-positioned to overcome the slight class rise. The inside-mid barrier draw should allow for a tactical run.
2nd pick2nd
4Into You
Into You presents an intriguing proposition, fresh off a long spell and dropping significantly in class. The lightweight and consistent place record are positives, but the long layoff and lack of synthetic track experience introduce some uncertainty.
3rd pick3rd
5Cosmic Rhapsody
Cosmic Rhapsody has shown recent speed and has a strong record on synthetic tracks, particularly at this distance.
Value pickScratched
7Hell Of A Trip
The lightweight and improving form are positives, but the class rise and overall inconsistency introduce risk. The inside barrier could be tricky if the horse is slow out of the gates.
- 1st1Smart PoppyJake Duffy$13.00
- 2nd4Into YouNeil Farley$3.10
- 3rd5Cosmic RhapsodyNadia Daniels$9.00
- 4th2SantasticoRyan Hurdle$1.70
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Smart Poppy | 7 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Into You | 5 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 5 | Cosmic Rhapsody | 3 | Nadia Daniels | Ms M Cunningham | 53kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Santastico | 4 | Ryan Hurdle | M J Seyers | 59.5kg | $1.70 |
| 5th | 6 | Ziggi Rocks | 2 | Sarah Field | Ms M Cunningham | 54kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Better Link | 6 | Daniel Moor | G Eurell | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Hell Of A Trip | 1 | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 54.5kg |
Porter Plant Mdn Plate
15:00 local1200mMaiden$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner5. My SymbolSP $17.00
★ Top pick6th
1Bialiatski
Bialiatski shows the strongest recent form with a close 2nd place finish. Has the best time at this distance and consistent class level performance. The high weight suggests confidence from connections. John Allen is a strong jockey booking. Main concern is the wide barrier draw.
2nd pick3rd
10Stranded
Stranded has shown consistent form with a recent 4th place finish. Well drawn in barrier 3 and the addition of visors for the first time could sharpen performance. Daniel Moor is an experienced jockey. Main concern is the lack of a win so far.
3rd pick7th
3Invinciboo
Invinciboo shows an improving form trend with a recent 3rd place finish. Consistent class level performances suggest suitability for this race. The addition of a cross-over nose band for the first time may lead to improvement. Main concerns are the lack of a win and slightly disadvantageous barrier draw.
Value pick2nd
12Xtreme
Trained by the strong T & C McEvoy stable. Main concerns are the wide barrier draw and limited race experience. The long break is a risk but could also lead to significant improvement.
- 1st5My SymbolJ Webb$17.00
- 2nd12XtremeJake Duffy$6.50
- 3rd10StrandedDaniel Moor$7.50
- 4th2Brutal ForceW Gordon$5.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | My Symbol | 4 | J Webb | K T Bourke | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Xtreme | 12 | Jake Duffy | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Stranded | 3 | Daniel Moor | C Maher | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Brutal Force | 2 | W Gordon | M Croston & G Gilmour | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Finnish Girl | 1 | Nadia Daniels | Rene Pompe | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bialiatski | 11 | John Allen | W Morrissey | 59.5kg | $1.95 |
| 7th | 3 | Invinciboo | 5 | Cian Macredmond | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Mahogwise Honour | 7 | Sarah Field | Glen Gascoyne | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Sweetest Thing | 6 | Will Price | J Rowe | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Trust In Chad | 9 | D J O''Prey | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Twilight Glow | 10 | S R Fisher | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Wetumpka | 8 | Ben Melham | Peter Gelagotis | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Missile Girl | 13 | Zac Spain | Reece Goodwin | 57.5kg |
Hygain Winners Choice (Bm64)
15:30 local1000mBenchmark 64$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner4. AqueductSP $3.00
★ Top pickWon
4Aqueduct
Aqueduct presents as the top selection with strong recent form, including a last start win.
2nd pick2nd
6In Love
In Love is a strong second pick with consistent recent form, including a win two starts back. The mare has a solid record at the track and distance, and is well-suited to the synthetic surface. While carrying more weight than last start, In Love's overall profile suggests she will be competitive.
3rd pick6th
2Pride Of Sullivan
Pride Of Sullivan is a solid third pick, dropping significantly in class from recent runs. The mare has a strong record at the distance and is likely to be on-pace from barrier 8. While carrying top weight and lacking synthetic track experience, the class drop makes her a genuine contender.
Value pick3rd
7Pianist
While her recent form is slightly below the top picks, the advantageous inside barrier draw and potential for improvement make her an interesting value proposition.
- 1st4AqueductJohn Allen$3.00
- 2nd6In LoveRyan Hurdle$3.40
- 3rd7PianistTayla Childs$26.00
- 4th5Sistine TunnelCian Macredmond$4.80
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Aqueduct | 7 | John Allen | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | In Love | 6 | Ryan Hurdle | M J Seyers | 56.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Pianist | 1 | Tayla Childs | S B Laming | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Sistine Tunnel | 4 | Cian Macredmond | Andrew Noblet | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 8 | The Bont | 3 | Sarah Field | Shay Keating | 53.5kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Pride Of Sullivan | 8 | Anthony Darmanin | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 3 | Rain Lord | 2 | Tom Madden | Andrew Angelone | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Greenhill Prince | 5 | Shay Keating | 60.5kg |
Sportsbet Feed (Bm58)
16:00 local1100mBenchmark 58$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner5. Innocent EnuffSP $1.75
★ Top pickWon
5Innocent Enuff
Innocent Enuff presents as the top selection with consistent form, including 5 placings in last 10 starts. Well-suited by the synthetic surface and 1100m distance, carrying a manageable weight. Advantageous inside barrier draw should allow for an ideal run. Recent performances indicate readiness to win.
2nd pick2nd
8Patriot Star
Patriot Star shows promise as a 3YO with winning form on synthetic tracks. While facing a slight class rise, the potential for improvement and suitability to conditions make this runner a strong contender.
3rd pickScratched
6Whitson
Whitson shows promise as a consistent 3YO, with placings in recent starts indicating good form. While yet to win at this track/distance, the runner is competitive at similar trips. The booking of John Allen is a positive, though the class rise and barrier present some challenges. Overall, a solid chance with room for improvement.
Value pick6th
7Croatian Art
While form has been inconsistent, the recent synthetic track performance and suitability to conditions make this a speculative value selection.
- 1st5Innocent EnuffZac Spain$1.75
- 2nd8Patriot StarDaniel Moor$6.50
- 3rd2Mississippi MillerSarah Field$15.00
- 4th1Miss TitelineBeau Treloar$11.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Innocent Enuff | 1 | Zac Spain | Logan McGill | 58.5kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 8 | Patriot Star | 12 | Daniel Moor | M M Laurie | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Mississippi Miller | 4 | Sarah Field | W Morrissey | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Miss Titeline | 2 | Beau Treloar | M T Leonard | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Rich Dispute | 3 | Logan McNeil | D J O''Prey | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Croatian Art | 5 | Neil Farley | M & L Cerchi | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Proprietary | 11 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 60kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Wangandary | 7 | Paul Gatt | Jesse Carmichael | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Tell Us Toll | 6 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Mitchell Freedman | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Scandalist | 8 | Ryan Hurdle | M J Seyers | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Galaxy Turf | 9 | Will Price | J Rowe | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Peak | 13 | W Gordon | Colin Scott | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Whitson | 10 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 58.5kg |
Hygain Winners Choice (Bm64)
16:30 local1500mBenchmark 64$270,001,148,502,459,040,000,000,000,000
Winner1. DeliveringSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
1Delivering
Delivering looks well-placed to continue his excellent record at Ballarat Synthetic. The wide barrier is mitigated by his tactical versatility, and Thomas Stockdale is a strong jockey booking.
2nd pick11th
6Giddy Up Warrior
Giddy Up Warrior is showing improving form and gets the services of W Gordon from the inside barrier. He should get a perfect run behind the likely fast tempo, which suits his racing style. While he's yet to win at the track or distance, his recent form suggests he's ready to break through at this level.
3rd pickScratched
9Absolute Sunshine
Absolute Sunshine has been knocking on the door with consistent recent form and gets significant weight relief here. His excellent record at the track is a big plus, and his tactical versatility should allow him to overcome the middle barrier.
Value pick3rd
14Surely Special
The massive weight drop and strong track record are key positives, while recent form shows improvement. This is a speculative play but offers tremendous value.
- 1st1DeliveringThomas Stockdale$1.80
- 2nd2DocintheEmily Pozman$21.00
- 3rd14Surely SpecialSarah Field$31.00
- 4th10Chilly CharlieLinda Meech$13.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Delivering | 11 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 62.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | Docinthe | 6 | Emily Pozman | Mitchell Freedman | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Surely Special | 12 | Sarah Field | Ms M Cunningham | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Chilly Charlie | 5 | Linda Meech | C Maher | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Roadie | 15 | Neil Farley | Andrew Noblet | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Princess Toro | 16 | Fred W Kersley | Archie Alexander | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Kentucky Nick | 13 | Cian Macredmond | T & C McEvoy | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Eagle Angel | 7 | Daniel Moor | Gavin Bedggood | 61.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Quizlet | 14 | Lucinda Doodt | Lucinda Boyd | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Off The Deep End | 17 | Alana Kelly | Henry Dwyer | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Giddy Up Warrior | 1 | W Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 12th | 11 | Party At Artie''s | 18 | Ryan Hurdle | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 8 | She Mogul | 2 | John Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Absolute Sunshine | 10 | Anthony Darmanin | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Ex Machina | 3 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Feargal | 9 | Tom Madden | Shane Jackson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Grate Crack | 4 | Henry Dwyer | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Houdini Catarno | 8 | D J O''Prey | 54kg |
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