Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Thursday 7 August 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Ballarat Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Costalotta shows promising form with a last-start second on this surface. The filly gets weight relief and should find a good position midfield in a moderately-paced race. While untested at 1400m, her running style suggests the distance should suit. The improving form and track suitability make her the top selection.
Cyssan brings solid form to this race with a last-start second over 1400m. The gelding is likely to lead from barrier 4 and has the benefit of Beau Mertens in the saddle. While carrying top weight is a concern, his consistency and proven ability at the distance make him a strong contender.
While coming off a long break and unproven on synthetic, the gelding has potential for improvement. Jacob Noonan's experience is a plus, but the equal top weight is a concern. A solid each-way prospect if fit.
Multiplicity is a speculative selection with no form data available. However, as a potential leader in a race with few pace options, there's a chance for improvement. While risky, the lack of exposed form could mean untapped potential.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cyssan | 4 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Costalotta | 7 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 3 | Super Paradise | 1 | Jacob Noonan | Andrew Forsman | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Multiplicity | 5 | Cian Macredmond | Julie Scott | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Tiger Lily | 2 | Harry Coffey | Chris Calthorpe | 56kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Celtic Viva | 3 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Washington Lilac | 6 | Patrick Moloney | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg |
She's proven on synthetic tracks and should be well-suited here. While yet to win, her consistency suggests she's knocking on the door and could break through in this company.
She's shown potential as a first-up specialist and the gear changes (cheekers on, tongue tie off) could spark improvement. The main concerns are her unproven record on synthetic and the long break since her last run.
Coming off a strong 2nd in Listed company, this significant class drop puts her in a prime position. The 55kg weight is favorable, and while she's yet to break through for a win, her form suggests she's ready to do so in this easier company.
As a likely leader, he could take advantage of the predicted fast tempo. Second-up from a spell, there's potential for improvement, and as a 4yo gelding, he gets a weight-for-age advantage. However, his unplaced last start and lack of synthetic track experience are concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Immerse | 6 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 55kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | French Lolly | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Olivia Osborne | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Heavenly Conquest | 5 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 55kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Zoucat | 7 | Jamie Mott | C Maher | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Sweet But Sassy | 2 | Lucinda Doodt | Lucinda Boyd | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Ivoritto | 3 | Paul Gatt | Stephen Lenehan | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Call Me Eddy | 4 | John Allen | Mathew Smerdon | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Suits | 8 | Adam Mc Cabe | Logan McGill | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Gold Medallist | 11 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Nimbina | 1 | Beau Treloar | S R Fisher | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Meisho | 10 | Craig Newitt | T Busuttin & N Young | 55kg | |
| Scr | 11 | My Bon Amie | 12 | Neil Farley | Tom Dabernig | 55kg |
Despite the wide barrier, her strong finishing ability should be advantaged by the likely fast tempo. The synthetic surface suits, and her recent performances indicate she's ready to break through for a win.
Frosty Night has been knocking on the door with consistent form and multiple placings. The midfield barrier may require some luck, but she's well-weighted and should be finishing strongly.
The weight advantage and likely fast tempo should suit her running style. While yet to place, her recent performances suggest she's capable of figuring in the finish if she can overcome the wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Stellar Madame | 12 | Emily Pozman | Chris Calthorpe | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | She''s Speedy | 15 | Harry Coffey | Jerome Hunter | 57.5kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 9 | Miss Gossip Girl | 2 | Paul Gatt | Jamie Edwards | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Laurel Bay | 13 | Jamie Mott | Kelvin Southey | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Sirgeeo | 4 | Adam Mc Cabe | Shannon Roughan | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Frosty Night | 7 | Amy Herrmann | Jamie Barry | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Too Grande | 1 | Jack Hill | Brady Cross | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Hand Crafted | 18 | Cian Macredmond | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Bitta Bon Magic | 10 | Jarrod Fry | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 12 | Victory Blues | 9 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Ballerina Belle | 8 | Sheridan Clarke | J F Moloney | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Llama Lady | 6 | Craig Newitt | Roberta Macleod | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Sierra Dee Jay | 16 | John Allen | Thomas Carberry | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Timofei | 17 | Neil Farley | M Sell | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Swift Vintage | 5 | Jacob Noonan | Chris Diplock | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Sizzano | 14 | Christine Puls | Jessie Constantine | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Triagonal | 3 | Elizabeth Metcalf | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Riccia | 11 | Christine Puls | B & A McKnight | 57.5kg |
Miss Xtravaganza brings solid form and track experience to this race. With 5 placings from 10 starts, including 3 at this track, she's well-suited to the conditions. Her best time at the distance is competitive, and she's shown ability on synthetic surfaces. The slight concern is her wide draw, but her consistency and John Allen in the saddle make her the top pick.
Shay's Way presents a strong case with recent good form and an ideal barrier draw. Her best time at the distance is competitive, and she's shown ability on synthetic surfaces. The inside barrier should allow her to find a good position early.
As a lightly raced mare, there's potential for further improvement. She's well-weighted and suited by the distance. The wide barrier is a concern, but her recent performances and scope for improvement make her a solid third pick in this field.
With consistent recent form and a competitive best time at the distance, she's well-placed to perform. The good barrier draw and experienced jockey are additional positives. While she's yet to win, the drop in class could be the key to a breakthrough performance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Kittyhawk | 2 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Shay''s Way | 1 | Declan Bates | W Morrissey | 57.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 11 | The Climb | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Hard Grunt | 3 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Lady Of Steel | 10 | Jarrod Fry | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Holler Dash | 7 | Adam Mc Cabe | Michael Trotter | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Dare To Be Bold | 6 | Christine Puls | B & A McKnight | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Pride Of Pariah | 4 | Neil Farley | Patrick Keane | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 4 | Nicoffhome | 5 | Ryan Hurdle | Chris Calthorpe | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Magna Force | 11 | E J Walsh | Ms E Haworth | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Miss Xtravaganza | 8 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
Delivering brings excellent recent form and a perfect record at this track and distance. Despite the class rise, the weight drop and consistent performances make him a standout. His ability to handle synthetic surfaces is a significant advantage in this field.
Quello Dorato is on an upward trajectory, coming off a strong win on synthetic. While facing a class rise, his progressive profile and suitability to the conditions make him a strong contender. The booking of Jordan Childs is a positive.
Smart Poppy offers consistency and proven ability on synthetic surfaces. The class drop and Jamie Mott's booking are significant positives. While the top weight is a concern, his recent winning form on synthetic makes him a solid each-way prospect.
The Printer presents as an intriguing value option. Despite the class rise, his impressive last-start win on synthetic and significant weight drop make him an interesting prospect. The likely fast tempo should suit his running style, and there's potential for further improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Delivering | 1 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 58.5kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 2 | Smart Poppy | 5 | Jamie Mott | Craig Weeding | 61.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Quello Dorato | 3 | Jordan Childs | D T O''Brien | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 5 | The Printer | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Ziggi Rocks | 6 | Declan Bates | Ms M Cunningham | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Love Sparkles | 4 | Thomas Prebble | Andrew Forsman | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Haaland | 2 | Lucinda Doodt | Lucinda Boyd | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Dente''s Inferno | 8 | Cameron Quilty | E J Bourke | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Shisuta Bo | 7 | Harry Coffey | Travis Doudle | 55kg |
The drop in weight and likely moderate tempo should suit his running style. While untested at 2100m, his racing pattern suggests he should handle the trip.
The slight weight drop and synthetic track should suit. While untested at 2100m, her racing pattern suggests she may handle the trip. Represents solid each-way value in this field.
Whispering Pharaoh has a perfect record at this distance and brings consistent form into this race. The slight drop in weight is favorable, and he should get a good run from the wide barrier. While facing a slight class rise, his overall profile makes him a strong contender.
Tradeworx offers value based on his strong synthetic track record and previous success at this distance. The drop in class is significant, and he's drawn well. While recent form has been inconsistent, the return to preferred conditions makes him an interesting longshot.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Tradeworx | 7 | Paul Gatt | S V Brown | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | All In Vain | 1 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Thinkingnintynine | 8 | Jamie Mott | Travis Doudle | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Hot Stomper | 4 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 9 | Dashing Donkey | 10 | Teodore Nugent | Olivia Osborne | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Quafftide | 11 | Sheridan Clarke | Matthew Brown | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Groshawk | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Aftab Shaikh | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Tomboulder | 6 | Melissa Julius | Carly Cook | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Mangione | 5 | Sarah Field | Nell Carter | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 11 | A Blue Star | 9 | Amy Herrmann | P D Graesser | 54kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Whispering Pharaoh | 12 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Grate Crack | 2 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg |
Into You presents as the standout selection, dropping significantly in class from recent Group race performances. The first-up factor is mitigated by her strong fresh record.
While the long spell is a concern, his consistency and ability to perform well fresh make him a strong contender. The slight class rise is offset by his proven ability to carry weight effectively.
Il Cubo presents as a solid each-way prospect, benefiting from a drop in class and bringing consistent recent form. The synthetic surface is the main query.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ruminate | 3 | Emily Pozman | Matthew Cumani | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Il Cubo | 4 | Jacob Noonan | Reece Goodwin | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | Into You | 7 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Ravalli | 1 | Beau Treloar | T Fitzsimmons | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Haather | 8 | Thomas Prebble | Carly Cook | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Podargoni | 6 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Greenhill Prince | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Rosalia | 2 | Lucinda Doodt | Lucinda Boyd | 62kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Cosmic Rhapsody | 5 | Declan Bates | Ms M Cunningham | 56kg |
Innocent Enuff brings the strongest recent form, including a last-start win over this track and distance. The top weight is a concern, but class edge may offset this. Represents the most likely winner based on overall form assessment.
Mississippi Miller comes off a last-start win and drops significantly in weight. The limited synthetic track experience is a concern, but the weight relief and recent winning form make her a strong contender.
La Narradora brings consistent recent form and should be suited by the synthetic surface. Carries a competitive weight and has a strong jockey booking in Jarrod Fry. The wide barrier is a concern, but her racing style suggests she can overcome this. Represents solid each-way value.
While form has been inconsistent, the return to this track could spark improvement. Represents the best value option in the field.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Innocent Enuff | 4 | Ryan Houston | Logan McGill | 62.5kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 8 | Hidden Witness | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Brittany Raymond | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Croatian Art | 5 | Declan Bates | M & L Cerchi | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Mississippi Miller | 3 | Sarah Field | W Morrissey | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 7 | La Narradora | 8 | Jarrod Fry | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Flying Straz | 10 | Neil Farley | Rodney Foster | 60.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Atahu | 7 | Thomas Prebble | Ms W Church | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Voriah | 2 | Teodore Nugent | D P Dwyer | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Farisha | 1 | Liam Riordan | Reece Goodwin | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 10 | Wind Dreamer | 11 | E J Walsh | John Keane | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Yankee Miss | 9 | Jordan Childs | G Eurell | 60kg | $13.00 |
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