Ballarat tips and results

Our price $2.20 · SP $3.50 · Thomas Stockdale

Big Sister Ava showed significant promise when finishing a close second on debut over 1612m at Kilmore. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare has drawn perfectly in barrier 2 and gets a 2kg weight advantage against the males. With natural improvement second-up and a top jockey in Thomas Stockdale, she looks well-placed to break through in this maiden. The long straight at Ballarat should suit her finishing style.

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.50 · Mitchell Aitken

Siam Emerald showed significant improvement last start with a close second at Echuca over 1400m. The Liam Howley-trained gelding has experience on soft tracks and should handle today's conditions. While the wide barrier is a concern, Mitchell Aitken knows the horse well and should be able to find a position midfield. If he handles the step up to 1600m, he can be finishing strongly in the final stages.

Our price $15.00 · SP $71.00 · Jack Hill

Motoring Spirit represents excellent value after a solid third last start over this distance at Mortlake. Jack Hill continues the partnership and knows the mare well. While she's been inconsistent, her last run suggests she's found form at the right time.

Our price $3.20 · SP $6.50 · Luke Currie

Scusies brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close 2nd place finish on a Soft 6 track just 16 days ago. The drop in class from previous racing is significant, and with Luke Currie aboard, she looks well-placed to break through for a maiden win.

Our price $5.00 · SP $4.20 · Thomas Stockdale

Cosmic Rosa represents value as a first-starter from the Jerome Hunter stable drawn perfectly in barrier 1. With Thomas Stockdale aboard, she should be able to utilize the early speed advantage that has been evident at recent Ballarat meetings. While inside barriers have shown a lower win rate recently, the track bias still favors leaders, and from barrier 1, she should be able to secure a prominent position without expending too much energy.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.40 · Luke Currie

With Luke Currie aboard and coming from the G M Begg stable, expectations are high. The barrier draw (9) falls into the recently advantageous middle barrier range.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Lachlan Neindorf

Macca's Angel is a lightly-raced 3yo filly having just her second start. The addition of a tongue tie for the first time is a significant gear change that could lead to improvement. From barrier 2, she should get a good position in running with the lightweight of 56kg.

Our price $6.00 · SP $16.00 · Declan Bates

Angelos brings strong credentials at both Ballarat and the 1400m distance with records of 2: 1-0-1 and 2: 1-0-1 respectively. She's a recent maiden winner over this trip and has proven ability on soft tracks. The application of blinkers for the first time could sharpen her focus. While she failed in Group 2 company last start, the significant drop in class should see her more competitive.

Our price $4.80 · SP $5.50 · Ryan Hurdle

While her last run on a heavy track was disappointing, she has previous form at Ballarat and should appreciate the likely fast tempo. The middle barrier bias at Ballarat could also work in her favor from gate 12.

Our price $7.50 · SP $10.00 · Logan Bates

With a good record at the distance (1-0-1 from 3 starts) and drawing well in barrier 5, she should get an ideal midfield position to capitalize on the expected fast tempo. The class rise is the main query.

Our price $8.00 · SP $20.00 · Liam Riordan

Durham Legacy brings an improving profile after breaking his maiden last start at Wycheproof. As a lightly-raced 3YO with only three career starts, there's significant upside potential.

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.00 · Emily Pozman

Cherrabah is a lightly-raced mare with just 4 career starts who could improve sharply. Her soft track win is a significant positive for today's conditions, and she gets weight relief with just 55.5kg. The inside draw should allow her to take up a forward position. Last start failure can be forgiven as she was caught wide at Cranbourne in stronger company.

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.00 · Nadia Daniels

The gear change back to winkers could spark improvement, and barrier 5 gives him tactical options.

Our price $3.20 · SP $2.00 · Jack Hill

Majesticity brings solid credentials with a strong record at the distance (2-1-1 from 6 starts) and proven ability on soft tracks. Her recent form is excellent, finishing 2nd last start at Ararat over 1100m. While the inside barrier is a concern given the track bias, her class and experience should allow her to overcome this. Jack Hill knows her well, and her previous win at this track is a significant positive.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.50 · Thomas Stockdale

Regina D'oro represents excellent value after an impressive maiden win last start. As a lightly-raced mare with just 2 career starts, she has significant upside potential. The Simon Zahra stable is in good form, and the middle barrier (10) should suit given the track bias.