Spirit Of Gaia shows the strongest recent form, coming off a close 2nd place finish on this track and distance. The consistent class level performances and proven ability on synthetic tracks further boost confidence.
Victoria · Monday 1 September 2025
Ballarat Synthetic tips and results
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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Porter Plant Mdn Plate
Danube presents as an intriguing prospect, drawing the inside barrier and carrying the lightest weight. While unproven first-up, the C Maher stable is known for having horses ready to fire fresh. The promising 4th place finish on debut suggests potential for improvement, making Danube a strong contender if ready to go.
Crying Cougar brings consistency to the table with a second and fourth place finish from two starts. While first-up from a spell, the horse has shown ability to perform fresh. The neutral barrier draw is favorable, but the top weight is a concern. If able to overcome the weight disadvantage, Crying Cougar could be in the finish.
First-up from a spell and carrying a light weight, there's potential for significant improvement.
- 1st8DanubeHarry Coffey$2.80
- 2nd7Macristal HouseNadia Daniels$4.40
- 3rd3Something WhiteAmy Herrmann$151.00
- 4th1Crying CougarTeodore Nugent$10.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Danube | 1 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 55kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Macristal House | 7 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Something White | 8 | Amy Herrmann | Samantha Jeffreys | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Crying Cougar | 4 | Teodore Nugent | Olivia Osborne | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Spirit Of Gaia | 2 | Patrick Moloney | Ms N Burke | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 6 | Yatchaw | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Cafe Dior | 5 | E J Walsh | R Cluning | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Touch Me Toes | 6 | Simone Walker | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Night Flower | 3 | R J Meunier | 55kg |
Brandt Mdn Plate
The filly carries a light weight and should be well-positioned in the likely moderate-fast tempo. While lacking experience, the form shown suggests readiness for a breakthrough win.
Angelos presents as a strong contender with a consistent 3rd place finish in its only start. While carrying slightly more weight than the top pick, the well-drawn barrier and proven track form make Angelos a solid chance.
Stormbender returns from a spell with proven ability at the distance. However, the long break and lack of synthetic track experience introduce some uncertainty.
- 1st8StormbenderDeclan Bates$1.90
- 2nd2Lord CodaJohn Allen$6.00
- 3rd5Belle FlammeNeil Farley$21.00
- 4th4AngelosHarry Coffey$7.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Stormbender | 7 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 56kg | $1.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Lord Coda | 8 | John Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Belle Flamme | 3 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Angelos | 6 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Popthebubbly | 4 | Sarah Field | Brady Cross | 54.5kg | $3.90 |
| 6th | 1 | Bagpipes | 2 | E J Walsh | C Maher | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Migliorare | 5 | Craig Newitt | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Doubt In The Sky | 1 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 56kg |
Global Turf Mdn Plate
The gelding carries a favorable weight and has room for improvement.
Call Me Eddy has shown consistency in his limited career starts, including a second placing. While yet to break through for a win and carrying top weight, his form suggests he's a genuine contender in this field.
His experience on synthetic tracks is a plus, but the lack of a breakthrough win and top weight are concerns.
Ponte Arcobaleno presents as a value option, coming off a spell into a significantly easier race.
- 1st9Bon''s BlingJarrod Fry$15.00
- 2nd4Ponte ArcobalenoTom Madden$10.00
- 3rd7Thinking SensationE J Walsh$9.00
- 4th1Call Me EddyW Gordon$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Bon''s Bling | 7 | Jarrod Fry | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Ponte Arcobaleno | 11 | Tom Madden | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Thinking Sensation | 1 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Call Me Eddy | 2 | W Gordon | Mathew Smerdon | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Planet Mars | 6 | Craig Newitt | J R Dore | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Unsnoozual | 9 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $1.80 |
| 7th | 6 | Saucito | 5 | Lucinda Doodt | C A Conron | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Mrs Slack | 4 | Neil Farley | Brent Stanley | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Princess Vonlozzi | 10 | Nadia Daniels | Timothy Grace | 54.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Join The Que | 8 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Regal Surge | 3 | C Maher | 59.5kg |
Betavet Mdn Plate
Garfield stands out with consistent form, including two recent runner-up finishes on this track and surface. While yet to win, his synthetic track form and inside barrier draw make him a prime contender.
Sonder returns from a spell with the potential for significant improvement after being gelded. Trainer Matthew Cumani is adept at preparing horses for first-up success. While the horse's first-up record is unproven, the gear change and trainer expertise make Sonder a strong second pick.
Gentoo, a first-time starter, brings unknown potential to the race. The addition of a lugging bit suggests trainers are focusing on control, which could be crucial for a debutant. The booking of top jockey John Allen is a positive sign, indicating stable confidence in this runner's ability.
The significant weight advantage (52kg) and the addition of blinkers for the first time could lead to a sharp improvement. While yet to place, these factors combined make her an intriguing value proposition.
- 1st2GarfieldCraig Atkinson$1.95
- 2nd9Deal Done FastE J Walsh$7.50
- 3rd4InferUnknown$21.00
- 4th7Ive Got The PowerCraig Newitt$201.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Garfield | 1 | Craig Atkinson | Ms H White | 59.5kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 9 | Deal Done Fast | 9 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Infer | 11 | Unknown | Tammy Birnie | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Ive Got The Power | 2 | Craig Newitt | Timothy Grace | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Sonder | 10 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Cool Thoughts | 5 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Grunt For Glory | 6 | W Gordon | Annalise Maragos | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Rouge Eclair | 3 | Christine Puls | Warren Cochrane | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Gentoo | 4 | John Allen | C Maher | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Sunflower Liv | 8 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | John McArdle | 52kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Devout Ruler | 7 | Harry Coffey | Luke Oliver | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
Manhari (Bm56)
Hot Stomper presents as the top selection with improving form, including a recent win and consistent placings. The mare has a strong record at this track with 1 win from 5 starts and drops in weight today. While rising in class, her recent performances suggest she's ready for the challenge. The inside barrier could be tricky if the rail is off, but overall, she looks well-placed to succeed.
The Silent Sermon offers value as our second pick. Despite a low overall win rate, he's a track specialist with 1 win from 3 starts here. The gelding is dropping in class which should offset the top weight. Recent form has been consistent with multiple placings.
Roo Dash One is our third selection, primarily due to his excellent record at this track and on synthetic surfaces. With 2 wins from 9 starts here and 2 wins from 11 starts on synthetic, he clearly handles these conditions well. The gelding is dropping in class and showed improvement with a recent placing. The wide barrier is a concern, but his track experience may help overcome this.
The mare recently won at this track and has a good record here with 1 win from 5 starts. She also performs well on synthetic surfaces with 1 win from 5 starts. The light weight is advantageous, but she faces a significant class rise. While form has been inconsistent, recent improvement and track suitability make her an interesting longshot.
- 1st13Girls NightAlana Kelly$5.50
- 2nd2OngatitiZoe Waller$16.00
- 3rd9Off The Deep EndJohn Allen$6.00
- 4th16Roo Dash OneLucinda Doodt$6.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Girls Night | 14 | Alana Kelly | Daniel Kelly | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Ongatiti | 12 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Off The Deep End | 5 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Roo Dash One | 11 | Lucinda Doodt | Brittany Raymond | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Hot Stomper | 1 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Kittyhawk | 3 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Radstar | 15 | Cian Macredmond | Thomas Carberry | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 5 | The Silent Sermon | 9 | Declan Bates | Ms M Ballantine | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Bubbles Time | 7 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 57kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Call Me Phil | 16 | Damien Hunter | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Jaz Tycoon | 2 | Ms M Cunningham | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Pentegra | 6 | Thomas Conlan | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Typhoon Tony | 13 | Simone Walker | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Hotinherre | 10 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | ||
| 12 | Pharoah''s Daughter | 4 | Teodore Nugent | Robert Hickmott | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Dismount | 8 | Rhys Archard | 57.5kg |
Hygain Winners Choice (Bm62)
Odessa presents as the standout selection, dropping significantly in class after competing admirably in Group and Listed company. Her recent synthetic track win at this course and distance is a major positive, as is her weight advantage and strong jockey booking. While relatively inexperienced, her form trajectory suggests further improvement is likely.
Over The Stars is showing promising form progression and appears well-suited to these conditions. While her overall win record is modest, her recent performances suggest she's ready to break through. The combination of a good weight, strong jockey, and proven ability on synthetic tracks makes her a solid each-way prospect in this field.
Innocent Enuff brings strong credentials to this race with consistent recent form and a proven affinity for both the track and surface. While the top weight is a concern, her ability to perform under similar conditions and strong jockey booking make her a serious contender. The slight class rise is offset by her overall consistency and proven ability.
Frose represents excellent value given her outstanding record at this track and distance. While her recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, her ability to perform well at this venue cannot be ignored. The lightweight and in-form jockey add further appeal.
- 1st9OdessaHarry Coffey$1.50
- 2nd3El SaltoSam Kennedy Roessling$5.00
- 3rd8Over The StarsNeil Farley$8.00
- 4th5FroseZoe Waller$16.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Odessa | 3 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 55.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | El Salto | 2 | Sam Kennedy Roessling | L E Robertson | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Over The Stars | 7 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Frose | 4 | Zoe Waller | Jamie Barry | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Zuetoro | 5 | Steven Vella | Clay Beasy | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Raging Monkey | 9 | Tayla Childs | L E Robertson | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Si Si Milano | 1 | Carleen Hefel | Colin Scott | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Cosmic Rhapsody | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 4 | At The Mint | 10 | Tom Madden | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Innocent Enuff | 8 | Logan McGill | 60.5kg |
Sportsbet Green Tick (Bm56)
All In Vain brings strong consistent form into this race, with a last-start 2nd and 1 win from 5 starts at this track. Well-weighted dropping 2kg and proven over the distance. Likely to get a good run midfield and finish strongly. The moderate tempo should suit his racing pattern.
Triple Oh is an improving mare who won her last start over this track and distance. She drops 1.5kg and should be able to settle on-pace from barrier 2. The class rise is a concern, but her lightweight and recent winning form make her a strong contender.
My Symphony comes off a strong first-up win and has a good second-up record. Proven at this track and distance, he's likely to lead from the wide barrier. The class rise and top weight are concerns, but his recent form and ability to handle the track make him a contender.
He's proven at this track and distance with 2 wins from 4 starts here. Dropping in class and drawn well, he should get a good run from barrier 4. While his recent form has been consistent rather than winning, the class drop gives him a chance to improve.
- 1st4CallawaddaHarry Coffey$5.00
- 2nd8TradeworxPaul Gatt$8.00
- 3rd2My SymphonyW Gordon$7.50
- 4th7Whispering PharaohRyan Hurdle$12.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Callawadda | 5 | Harry Coffey | Brady Cross | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Tradeworx | 4 | Paul Gatt | S V Brown | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | My Symphony | 12 | W Gordon | Shane Jackson | 61.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Whispering Pharaoh | 6 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 3 | All In Vain | 9 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 61kg | $3.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Reel Blessed | 11 | Unknown | Tammy Birnie | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Vino Corona | 3 | Alana Kelly | Thomas Carberry | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Four O''clock Knock | 8 | Christopher Pang | Smiley Chan | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Triple Oh | 2 | John Allen | Tom Dabernig | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 12 | Stark Raving | 7 | Carleen Hefel | Simone Walker | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Alia Asahi | 1 | J Webb | S A Beani | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Groshawk | 10 | Tayla Childs | Aftab Shaikh | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Dashing Donkey | 13 | Olivia Osborne | 55.5kg |
Hygain Winners Choice (Bm56)
Lexton presents as the top selection with a strong recent win and perfect track/distance record. While facing a class rise and carrying top weight, his synthetic track prowess and consistency give him a solid chance. The inside draw should allow him to utilize his early speed and potentially lead or sit close to the pace.
Zousinger has shown consistency and a liking for this track. The wide barrier is a concern, but her proven synthetic form and track record make her a solid contender. The slight class rise and weight are manageable given her overall profile.
Flux has a strong affinity for this track and synthetic surface, which is a significant advantage. His recent form has been consistent, and he's shown the ability to carry weight. The wide barrier and class rise are concerns, but his track specialization and synthetic prowess make him a serious contender in this field.
While lacking track and synthetic experience, her first-up record suggests she can run well fresh.
- 1st7Count Of AnjouNeil Farley$61.00
- 2nd3FluxBrad Rawiller$6.00
- 3rd4HellbergDeclan Bates$13.00
- 4th6Miss RemskiTom Madden$20.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Count Of Anjou | 2 | Neil Farley | Aftab Shaikh | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Flux | 12 | Brad Rawiller | Rodney Foster | 62kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Hellberg | 1 | Declan Bates | Ben Brisbourne | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Miss Remski | 4 | Tom Madden | Luke Williams | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 9 | La Mer Bleue | 11 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Auckland | 3 | Teodore Nugent | Simone Walker | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 11 | Hidden Witness | 15 | Cian Macredmond | Brittany Raymond | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Dreamwriter | 6 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Lexton | 9 | Sarah Field | Brady Cross | 61kg | $3.70 |
| 10th | 13 | Haather | 14 | Craig Newitt | Carly Cook | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Timber Princess | 16 | Alana Kelly | Daniel Kelly | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Zousinger | 10 | Lauren Burke | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Quizlet | 7 | Lucinda Boyd | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Alassak | 8 | Kate Walters | Samantha Jeffreys | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Deep Core | 5 | Alan Hanrahan | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Timbolton | 13 | G L Donaldson | 54kg |
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