Ballarat tips and results

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.60 · Jake Toeroek

The step to 1400m is the only query.

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.60 · Luke Nolen

Maldini brings winning form and proven 1400m credentials but faces questions on soft ground with limited experience.

Our price $8.00 · SP $14.00 · Harry Coffey

The 143-day spell is concerning, but the Hayes stable excels with fresh horses.

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.60 · Emily Pozman

Has strong 1200m credentials with 2 wins from 5 starts and proven soft track ability. Maps to lead from barrier 7 and while rising in class, her recent form and race fitness edge give her the best winning chance in this field.

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.00 · Luke Nolen

Consistent mare who ran third last start in BM80 company at Cranbourne. While she has limited soft track success, her consistent form and the Moody stable's excellent strike rate make her a chance. The wide barrier is a concern but she maps to get cover midfield.

Our price $3.50 · SP $5.50 · Lachlan Neindorf

Progressive 3yo gelding with an impressive 67% win rate from limited starts. Perfect on soft tracks and coming off a dominant win at Pakenham. Gets weight relief against older horses and the soft track conditions suit perfectly.

Our price $5.00 · SP $7.00 · Jamie Mott

Quality 3yo who placed in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Stakes. While his recent form has been moderate, he's proven at a much higher level than this Open handicap.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Damian Lane

Value play with exceptional wet track credentials - unbeaten on soft tracks and last start winner on Heavy 9. Damian Lane booking is a positive for this progressive type.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.50 · Craig Williams

Consistent mare with perfect second-up record faces a slight class rise but has the form to compete. Craig Williams booking is significant and the Hayes stable is firing. Her soft track record (2-1-1) suits conditions and she maps to get a good run from barrier 11.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.00 · Cory Parish

Progressive 4YO with perfect record faces class test but has answered every challenge. Won impressively last start in BM66 and proven on soft tracks. Wide draw manageable with early speed in fast tempo race.

Our price $7.50 · SP $5.00 · Emily Pozman

Consistent performer dropping in class after excellent Heavy track second at Flemington. Distance record strong with 2 wins and 2 placings from 5 starts. Maps well from barrier 10 and gets weight relief with 3kg claimer.

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.60 · Craig Williams

Ten Warriors brings consistent form having placed in 4 of 9 starts. His recent second at Geelong was solid, beaten by today's rivals Golden Spritz and Royal Flare. The booking of Craig Williams suggests connections expect improvement second up, though the inside draw may compromise his chances.

Our price $10.00 · SP $15.00 · Declan Bates

She has an excellent record at the track and distance, placing in 3 of 4 starts at 1400m.

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.50 · Tom Madden

Major Share profiles as the most likely winner with his exceptional 50% win rate and recent Listed placing. The fast tempo will suit his midfield racing pattern from barrier 7, and Tom Madden maintains the ride after their last-start success. His soft track record and proven ability to finish strongly make him ideally suited to conditions.

Our price $6.00 · SP $5.50 · Jackson Radley

Wiggum offers outstanding value carrying just 50kg after Jackson Radley's claim. His last-start 3rd in stronger company suggests he's ready to peak, and the fast tempo will suit his backmarking style.

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.80 · Beau Mertens

Progressive 4yo gelding coming off impressive Flemington win over this trip. The class rise is a concern but his upward trajectory and perfect distance record make him the most likely winner despite stepping up in grade.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.50 · Logan Bates

Moe Cup winner who maps to lead from the inside. His distance record is solid and he's in good form. The class rise and predicted fast tempo are concerns but he has the tactical speed to control the race if allowed.

Our price $8.00 · SP $6.50 · Craig Williams

Value play dropping in class with Williams aboard. Won impressively over this trip at Flemington in May on soft ground.

Our price $3.50 · SP $4.60 · John Allen

Kingswood arrives in peak form after winning the Listed Flemington race impressively. His 2000m record is excellent with 2 wins from 4 starts, and he's proven on soft tracks (2 wins from 8 starts). The Gavin Bedggood stable is firing, and John Allen's booking is a positive.

Our price $6.00 · SP $3.90 · Craig Williams

Saint George ran excellently when second in the Listed Flemington race last start, beaten only by today's rival Kingswood. The booking of Craig Williams is significant, and the 3kg weight advantage over the top weights is crucial. While the wide barrier is a concern, his recent form suggests he's ready to compete at this level.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.00 · Jason Holder

Air Assault won well last start and has shown he can compete in stakes races. His third at this track last year shows he handles Ballarat, and his soft track record is solid. The inside barrier helps, and while this is tougher, his consistency and recent winning form warrant inclusion.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.90 · Logan Bates

This consistent gelding boasts an exceptional 45% win rate and has won at Ballarat. His last-start 3rd at Caulfield in BM84 company proves he's ready for this level.