Harry Met Sally stands out as the clear form horse in this maiden with 3 starts showing Listed exposure. Ballarat's fair track and moderate-fast tempo suit its midfield finishing style.
Victoria · Tuesday 10 March 2026
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Global Turf Mdn Plate
King's Address debuting for elite stable Ciaron Maher, known for ready first-starters. Strong Declan Bates/Maher partnership (17% wins) and barrier 4 position it perfectly midfield in likely moderate-fast tempo. Tongue tie first time indicates preparation focus.
Chancellor's lack of form triggers proxy evaluation favouring Archie Alexander's stable patterns and John Allen's elite current form (40% wins last 20). Barrier 3 positions it as likely leader in moderate-fast tempo on fair Ballarat chute start. While unexposed, connections elevate it above rougher debutants.
Barrier 7 exploits track's weak middle barrier bias (18% win rate). Suits balanced Ballarat positional strategy.
- 1st3Harry Met SallyLachlan Neindorf$4.60
- 2nd4King's AddressDeclan Bates$3.20
- 3rd8Silent DevotionHarry Coffey$7.00
- 4th2Daynes DahwunMitchell Aitken$9.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Harry Met Sally | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | M W Walker | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 4 | King's Address | 3 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Silent Devotion | 1 | Harry Coffey | Henry Dwyer | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Daynes Dahwun | 2 | Mitchell Aitken | T Fitzsimmons | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Kung Fu Panda | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Quarter Mile | 6 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 5 | Master Dubois | 7 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Chancellor | 3 | John Allen | Archie Alexander | 58kg |
Veolia Mdn Plate
Barrier 1 ideal for Ballarat 1500m side chute start. Consistent on Good 4 (13 runs), recent narrow defeats show fitness. Gear change neutral; strong connections outweigh winless record in volatile maiden.
High weight suitability and likely forward map exploit moderate-fast tempo.
Good track record 2:0-1-1 aligns with Good 4 conditions. Midfield map suits moderate-fast tempo and Ballarat's long straight.
Class drop from Caulfield open enhances prospects in weaker maiden. Improving trend suits distance progression and Ballarat straight.
- 1st7AntalianJohn Allen$2.70
- 2nd5Rorkes DriftJordan Childs$5.50
- 3rd6Silky SethLachlan Neindorf$4.00
- 4th12Or Am IZac Spain$5.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Antalian | 1 | John Allen | N A Blackiston | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 5 | Rorkes Drift | 4 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Silky Seth | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Or Am I | 8 | Zac Spain | G Eurell | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 15 | Olympia Fields | 3 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $26.00 | |
| 6th | 10 | Future Frankie | 9 | Luke Currie | M W Walker | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Rat Pack | 2 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Burn For You | 13 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 59kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Kokonda | 10 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 59kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Pol Rogeur | 12 | Jake Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Share The Stars | 7 | Declan Bates | W Morrissey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Bellitsy | 14 | Harry Coffey | Robert Hickmott | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | La Divina | 14 | G Eurell | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Sonic Belle | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Tennessee Link | 15 | G Eurell | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Rose Velvet | 6 | Will Gordon | Shannon Roughan | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Shipstern Bluff | 18 | S Fliedner | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | She's Stargazing | 10 | P Kearney | 57kg |
The Haymarket Mdn Plate
John Allen (40% last 20) retains ride, significant class drop from Listed to maiden perfect for 2000m step-up. Moderate-fast tempo and Ballarat's long straight suit strong finisher.
Long Ballarat straight favours strong finisher. Blinkers off could sharpen focus.
Blinkers first time from Waller stable signals intent. Jye McNeil booking strong. Suits moderate-fast tempo as on-pacer.
Ballarat's 450m straight gives backmarker chance despite draw 15. Nearly 2x overlay value in high-volatility maiden. Worth each-way inclusion.
- 1st12Princess PaintonLachlan Neindorf$5.00
- 2nd10Tryst And DoubtDeclan Bates$3.70
- 3rd8Shaw Can FlyBilly Egan$21.00
- 4th3NightowlHarry Coffey$8.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Princess Painton | 5 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Tryst And Doubt | 14 | Declan Bates | Robert Hickmott | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Shaw Can Fly | 11 | Billy Egan | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Nightowl | 6 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Shotaro | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Hot Spirit | 4 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Colizzi | 10 | John Allen | David & Coral Feek | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Ardashir | 9 | Jake Noonan | C Maher | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Preciousmore | 2 | Eoin Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Soul Glow | 12 | Jack Hill | Andrew Bobbin | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 18 | Sweet Little Mary | 3 | Ryan Hurdle | Ben O'Farrell | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Duke Of Clarence | 13 | Jason Maskiell | K & G Mayberry | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Angel Feet | 14 | C J Waller | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | He's On Song | 15 | Will Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Royal Optimism | 1 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Milady | 8 | Liam Riordan | P A Chow | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Noble Falcon | 14 | C Maher | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Exceed And Believe | 17 | Ben Kennedy | Carly Thomas | 59.5kg |
Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series Heat 2 Mdn Plate
Unriddle stands out in this maiden with the most experience (29 starts, 11 at distance with 4 placings). In regular prep, maps midfield in very fast tempo race suiting its style. Track bias favours middle barriers.
Manifest The Milli from top stable D T O'Brien shows consistent form (8:0-3-1) with recent placings before spell. First up stats solid (2:0-1-0), barrier 5 neutral on fair Ballarat chute start. Jordan Childs booking strong (44% at track).
Dame I Am proven at Ballarat (6 starts, 2 placings; 4 at 1200m with 2 placings). Barrier 7 aligns with weak track bias favouring 7-12 (18% win). Light weight, midfield map suits fast tempo. Solid each-way chance in volatile maiden.
Second up from spell, drops to light 54.5kg.
- 1st5Manifest The MilliJordan Childs$3.80
- 2nd8UnriddleMelea Castle$7.50
- 3rd14WaveletsCian Macredmond$8.50
- 4th13True LiesRyan Hurdle$51.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Manifest The Milli | 5 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Unriddle | 10 | Melea Castle | Rory Hunter | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 14 | Wavelets | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Thomas Carberry | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 13 | True Lies | 4 | Ryan Hurdle | Ben O'Farrell | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 15 | The Lady Venus | 8 | Alana Kelly | Daniel Kelly | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Hurry Up Poppy | 12 | M C Kent | 57.5kg | $3.70 | |
| 7th | 10 | Figurante | 11 | Sarah Field | K G McCartin | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Mywifeisnothere | 9 | Bailey Kinninmont | Simone Walker | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Chronic | 1 | Jake Duffy | M E Templeton | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Bjarne | 14 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Dame I Am | 7 | Melissa Julius | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Bialiatski | 6 | John Allen | W Morrissey | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Maddieops | 2 | Emily Pozman | Deanne Taylor | 55.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Little Theodore | 7 | S Fliedner | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Recycle King | 15 | Daniel Stackhouse | Scott Cameron | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Crickwood | 13 | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 57.5kg |
Manhari (Bm62)
Fondled tops form assessment with sharp improvement, breaking maiden last start at Kyneton (1218m Good 4) before strong 2nd prior. John Allen retains ride (25% combo), place strike 80% from limited starts suits fast tempo on fair Ballarat 1200m chute. Wide draw manageable in spacious track; class rise offset by fitness and connections.
Consistent trend, class drop to BM62, Puls combo 40% effective. Fast tempo suits midfield map at Ballarat; wide draw offset by long straight.
Consistent placegetter (34%) in BM62 company; overlooked amid recency fade but sharp finishers suit Ballarat's 450m straight.
- 1st9Mallee GoldLiam Riordan$10.00
- 2nd10FondledJohn Allen$7.50
- 3rd2WarpartyJackson Radley$1.90
- 4th8Thunder ParkAlana Kelly$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Mallee Gold | 7 | Liam Riordan | Andrew Bobbin | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Fondled | 10 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Warparty | 6 | Jackson Radley | Thomas Conlan | 59kg | $1.90 |
| 4th | 8 | Thunder Park | 5 | Alana Kelly | S V Gebert | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Aloysius | 8 | Cian Macredmond | Andrew Noblet | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Turn Up The Night | 9 | Christine Puls | B & A McKnight | 61.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Joltin' Joe | 4 | Jason Maskiell | Paul & Tracey Templeton | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Torlaah | 2 | Bailey Kinninmont | Luke Oliver | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Into You | 1 | Jake Duffy | Shay Keating | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Paparazzo | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | Craig Weeding | 60kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Triomphe | 3 | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 56.5kg |
Hygain Edge (Bm62)
Class rise concerns mitigated by dominant margins, strong trainer/jockey stats (50% combo), and Good 4 suitability. Fast tempo suits forward map.
Recent Ballarat 3rd provides course fitness. Fast tempo favours strong finishers on Ballarat's long straight.
Loving Mandy's 10:3-1-1 at 1000m screams distance specialist, second-up record excellent (2:1-1-0). Recent Wagga flop on heavy weight but Good 4 ideal (all 10 good track starts).
- 1st2AqueductJackson Radley$4.60
- 2nd3YoloZac Moore$3.90
- 3rd4Loving MandyHolly Durnan$21.00
- 4th8WazingLachlan Neindorf$2.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Aqueduct | 2 | Jackson Radley | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Yolo | 4 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 4 | Loving Mandy | 6 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Wazing | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | Jerome Hunter | 58kg | $2.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Love Symbol | 5 | John Allen | N A Blackiston | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Gisella | 7 | Declan Bates | Dan O'Sullivan | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Honor Galore | 3 | Dakotah Keane | C I Brown | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | El Salto | 9 | L E Robertson | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Dream Enuff | 8 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 60kg |
RMBL Investments Rising Stars Race (Bm62)
Rising in class but proven at this level. Barrier 8 manageable on fair Ballarat track with long straight favouring finishers.
Barrier 4 ideal for midfield run on fair Ballarat layout. Suits moderate-fast tempo as backmarker with long straight. Strong form outweighs low win strike; clear top threat.
High Tempo brings sharp recent win at 1600m in BM56, perfect distance stats (3:2-1-0), and barrier 2 advantage on Ballarat's fair layout. 25% win/50% place rates strong for lightly-raced mare. Class rise a query but fitness and map suit moderate-fast tempo despite positional bias. Solid each-way contender.
Track experience positive (1:0-1-0).
- 1st6CaleanaOlivia East$7.00
- 2nd5High TempoEmily Pozman$4.80
- 3rd1Savvie BlancSarah Field$3.00
- 4th8Cardi BeeZoe Waller$4.40
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Caleana | 3 | Olivia East | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | High Tempo | 2 | Emily Pozman | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Savvie Blanc | 8 | Sarah Field | E J Bourke | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Cardi Bee | 5 | Zoe Waller | C Maher | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Subtle Power | 4 | Dakotah Keane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Life Sentence | 9 | Christopher Pang | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Imamanzor | 6 | Ryan Houston | Symon Wilde | 58kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Norwoods | 1 | Bree Temple | Rachael Cunningham | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Sinhalese | 7 | Caitlin Hollowood | T Busuttin & N Young | 54kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Avonview | 10 | D J Walkley | 55kg |
Hygain Edge (Bm62)
Consistent 44% place rate, dropping from higher class tests but proven at distance.
Suits moderate-fast tempo from back as Ballarat straight aids closers.
Khant Bee in career-best form after Horsham BM56 win (Good 3), prior 2000m 2nd (Soft 6). Midfield map from barrier 7 suits tempo, blinkers NS could sharpen. Solid Good track record (8:2-1-0).
Zahra stable, light 55kg in staying trip suits moderate-fast tempo for late charge on long straight.
- 1st4Khant BeeWill Gordon$9.00
- 2nd11Lady ThinkabellLiam Riordan$3.90
- 3rd7The Better HusbandLinda Meech$5.50
- 4th10Every Little ThingJohn Allen$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Khant Bee | 7 | Will Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Lady Thinkabell | 10 | Liam Riordan | J G Symons & S Laxon | 57kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 7 | The Better Husband | 4 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Every Little Thing | 1 | John Allen | David & Coral Feek | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 5 | So Suave | 5 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 2 | Kingsford | 3 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 60.5kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 13 | Cliste | 2 | Cian Macredmond | Andrew Bobbin | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Coorong | 9 | Rhys Mc Leod | Thomas Sadler | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Dance Lady | 8 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Dartboard | 12 | Jack Hill | Brady Cross | 62.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Ghemme | 6 | Luke Currie | Thomas Sadler | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Exabanoise | 11 | Nadia Daniels | Chris Calthorpe | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Almago | 13 | Bailey Kinninmont | M C Kent | 54kg |
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