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Our price $6.50 · SP $3.00 · Billy Egan

Pull My Finger is an interesting first starter with the benefit of an experienced jockey in Billy Egan. The addition of a tongue tie suggests connections expect a forward showing. While lacking race experience, first starters can often surprise in maiden company, and the stable is known for having their horses ready to perform.

Our price $7.50 · SP $16.00 · Brad Rawiller

Tipsy Gypsy represents value as a first starter with the significant advantage of having Brad Rawiller in the saddle. The application of both a cross-over nose band and tongue tie first time suggests connections are expecting a forward showing.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.50 · Jamie Melham

Espana brings solid credentials with placings in 2 of her 3 career starts. Her soft track record (0-1-1 from 3) suits today's conditions, and she's drawn well in barrier 3. The first-up run is a slight concern, but her first-up record (0-0-1) suggests she can perform fresh. The addition of a tongue tie could help her finish stronger.

Our price $2.80 · SP $4.60 · Luke Currie

Motorsports represents value despite being unraced. The McEvoy stable has an excellent record with well-prepared first starters, and the booking of Luke Currie is significant. The barrier 1 draw is ideal at Ballarat, and the pre-race ear muffs suggest they're managing a professional horse.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.90 · John Allen

Tivaci Code is an interesting runner with just one career start. The engagement of John Allen is significant, and the gear changes (cross-over nose band and ear muffs pre-race) suggest connections are addressing issues. From barrier 4, he should get a good run, and his 5th on debut at Kilmore showed promise. Limited exposed form makes him somewhat speculative.

Our price $12.00 · SP $14.00 · Cian Macredmond

She's shown consistent improvement and gets the services of Cian Macredmond again. While she's yet to win, her form suggests she's not far off a breakthrough.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.15 · Jamie Melham

The step up to 1400m looks suitable based on her finishing effort, and she's drawn to get a good run from barrier 12 with middle barriers favored at this track. Jamie Melham is a positive jockey booking, and she should improve second-up.

Our price $7.00 · SP $8.00 · Celine Gaudray

Naraghi has shown consistent form with a 3rd placing two starts back on a heavy track and a 5th last start at Geelong over 1440m. She's well drawn in barrier 6 and has Celine Gaudray aboard which is a positive. Her experience at the distance is a plus, and she should be suited by the likely moderate-fast tempo.

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.65 · Ethan Brown

Four-year-old mare dropping significantly in class after solid 3rd placing at Sandown BM66 last start. Well-drawn in barrier 5 with a versatile racing pattern that should suit the moderate-fast tempo. The Hayes stable is in good form and Ethan Brown retains the ride.

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · John Allen

Five-year-old gelding dropping in class after racing in stronger company. Has a good record at Ballarat with one win from two starts and performs consistently at this distance with 4 placings from 9 attempts. The wide barrier is a concern, but his early speed should allow him to find a forward position. The top weight of 61kg is significant, and his soft track record is modest. John Allen knows the horse well.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.40 · Celine Gaudray

Lightly-raced mare with just 6 career starts showing progressive form. Drops significantly in class after competing well in stronger company. Has won 2 from 6 overall and should appreciate the minimum weight. Second-up here after a solid 4th at Sandown, and has won second-up previously. The Hayes stable is in good form and Celine Gaudray is a positive jockey booking.

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.65 · Linda Meech

The 3YO filly has a strong record at the distance (4: 2-0-0) and drops significantly in class from open company. The addition of blinkers first time should sharpen her focus, and her lightweight (55.5kg) is advantageous. Linda Meech is a positive jockey booking.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Luke Cartwright

Exuberance presents as a strong chance being second-up from a spell with a perfect record in this pattern (2: 2-0-0). The 4YO mare drops in class from her last start and the addition of visors first time could sharpen her focus. She draws well in barrier 6 and has a consistent overall record (7: 2-1-1). Luke Cartwright takes the ride.

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.30 · Sarah Field

Welcometotheshow brings a progressive profile with two wins from his last three starts. Has proven adaptable to different track conditions and boasts an impressive 33% win rate. The wide barrier is a concern, but his ability to handle soft tracks is a significant advantage. The class rise is the main query, but his upward trajectory suggests he can handle it.

Our price $6.00 · SP $10.00 · Brad Rawiller

Poetic Storm comes into this second-up where her record is excellent (2:1-1-0). Her last start second at Tatura was solid and she should improve here. Has a good record at this distance (2:1-1-0) and draws well in barrier 8. The class rise is a concern, but her second-up pattern suggests she'll be ready to fire today with Brad Rawiller aboard.