★ Top pick2nd
10Oyster Lane
Barrier 1 perfect for Ballarat's on-speed bias and likely very fast tempo favouring forward runners.
Victoria · Friday 3 April 2026
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Sportsbet Up & Coming Stars Series - Heat 7 Mdn Plate
13:00 local1400mMaiden$75,000
Winner9. Ole RoyaleSP $9.00
2nd pick5th
2Il Patrigno
Barrier 4 suits Ballarat forward bias despite very fast tempo pressuring leaders.
3rd pick3rd
6Genomic
Lightly raced 3yo suits middle distance, but wide draw tempers win chance in on-speed race. Strong place contender ahead of less proven rivals.
Value pick4th
8Le Beau Gosse
Barrier 8 ideal mid-draw for Ballarat bias; Symon Wilde/Gordon combo reliable.
- 1st9Ole RoyaleLuke Currie$9.00
- 2nd10Oyster LaneBen Allen$4.80
- 3rd6GenomicPatrick Moloney$11.00
- 4th8Le Beau GosseWill Gordon$4.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Ole Royale | 9 | Luke Currie | M, W & J Hawkes | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Oyster Lane | 1 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Genomic | 12 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Le Beau Gosse | 8 | Will Gordon | Symon Wilde | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Il Patrigno | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | J G Symons & S Laxon | 59.5kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 3 | Silver Lightning | 3 | Molly Bourke | P Foster | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Dama Royale | 2 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 14 | Wavelets | 10 | John Allen | Thomas Carberry | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Cup Day Baby | 11 | Neil Farley | Michelle Payne | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Stormyfriendship | 7 | Dylan Dunn | Mark Ashby | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 7 | King Kalakaua | 14 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 59kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Brutalrule | 6 | Eoin Walsh | Niki O'Shea | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Sundance Cowboy | 5 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Taajwar | 3 | Jett Stanley | D C Saxon | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | The Mailer | 13 | Liam Riordan | Paul Cumming | 59kg |
Hertz (Bm66)
13:35 local1000mBenchmark 66$50,000
Winner1. AqueductSP $3.80
★ Top pickWon
1Aqueduct
5:3-0-1 at distance, track/distance winner. Barrier 1 positions as likely leader suiting Ballarat's on-speed bias (front 3 at 400m key). Very fast tempo favours strong finishers. Regular racing, fitness assured.
2nd pick2nd
8Mrs Iglesia
Damian Lane books intent (25% Ballarat strike). Barrier 2 ideal for midfield/on-pace settling in very fast tempo, exploiting Ballarat bias. Consistent placegetter (50% rate), good weight.
3rd pick4th
7Not Surprised
Barrier 6 perfect mid-draw for Ballarat bias. Freedman stable, Stackhouse (prior win on horse) books confidence. Very fast tempo suits finisher in on-speed track. Value vs longer shots lacking recency.
Value pick7th
6Yes We Are
Sale BM62 win, barrier 7 ideal mid-draw for Ballarat. Rawiller/Littlefield combo strong. Very fast tempo favours midfield finisher.
- 1st1AqueductOlivia East$3.80
- 2nd8Mrs IglesiaDamian Lane$2.60
- 3rd12Endless ForeversRyan Hurdle$14.00
- 4th7Not SurprisedDaniel Stackhouse$14.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Aqueduct | 1 | Olivia East | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Mrs Iglesia | 2 | Damian Lane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 12 | Endless Forevers | 8 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Not Surprised | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Commands Success | 9 | Holly Durnan | Dwayne Reid | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Blaze Away | 5 | Jye McNeil | Claire Patterson | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Yes We Are | 7 | Brad Rawiller | Charlotte Littlefield | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Pocket Size | 3 | Nadia Daniels | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 11 | El Salto | 10 | Luke Nolen | L E Robertson | 57kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 3 | El Pibe De Oro | 4 | Nick Ryan | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Wingsandpropellers | 4 | Jess Gleeson | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Petit Artiste | 11 | Jamie Mott | Amy & Ash Yargi | 58kg |
Pipe Pro Directional Drilling Good Friday Country Trainers Series Final (Bm70)
14:10 local1200mBenchmark 70$80,000
Winner1. MarkdelSP $12.00
★ Top pick7th
5Jakivy
Recent Flemington 2nd showed finishing power. Ballarat record solid (2:0-1-1), midfield settling suits track's front-half bias despite wide draw. Fast tempo favours strong closers like this over pure leaders.
2nd pick8th
3Ballynacally
Recent wins at Warrnambool/Terang show peak fitness on Good tracks (3:2-1-0). Meech retains ride (strong combo). Barrier 11 tough but long straight aids; fast tempo tests back position yet superior finishing strength compensates.
3rd pickWon
1Markdel
Markdel leads with recent BM66 win at Cranbourne (1200m, 60kg), strong distance record (6:2-1-1) and perfect mid barrier 8 for Ballarat bias. Good track suits (9:2-2-2). Carries topweight but proven.
Value pick10th
6Mallee Gold
Recent Terang win too. Class rise but fitness peak suits very fast tempo.
- 1st1MarkdelLachlan Neindorf$12.00
- 2nd4Claymore MineJake Duffy$81.00
- 3rd7Miss MahjongCian Macredmond$8.50
- 4th8Silver CliffDamian Lane$9.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Markdel | 8 | Lachlan Neindorf | A & J Williams | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Claymore Mine | 9 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Miss Mahjong | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Silver Cliff | 10 | Damian Lane | P F Ryan | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Southern Crescent | 2 | Jye McNeil | Aaron Purcell | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 2 | Superset | 1 | Zac Spain | Shawn Mathrick | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Jakivy | 12 | Beau Mertens | Kasey Besanko | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Ballynacally | 11 | Linda Meech | Adam Chambers | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 12 | Belmia | 4 | Teodore Nugent | Jamie Edwards | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Mallee Gold | 5 | Liam Riordan | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Fondled | 7 | Luke Currie | Andrew Noblet | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Thailess | 6 | Craig Newitt | Andrew Bobbin | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Befuddle | 13 | Bree Temple | J D Sadler | 51kg |
James Vac Solutions (Bm66)
14:45 local2000mBenchmark 66$50,000
Winner10. Bold StrikeSP $9.00
★ Top pick2nd
6Desert Anthem
Barrier 7 perfect for Ballarat's mid-draw bias and on-speed track. Fast tempo favours its midfield finishing strength over pure leaders.
2nd pick7th
2Both Sides Now
Both Sides Now thriving with back-to-back wins including 2000m victory 7 days ago despite wide draw. Barrier 3 ideal for Ballarat's on-speed bias (likely leader). Good 4 record strong (9:3-1-1). Fast tempo may pressure but forward position and track success outweigh.
3rd pickWon
10Bold Strike
Bold Strike in career-best form (2nd last start, consistent 4-2-4-3 pattern). Blinkers first time from top stable signals intent. Midfield settling suits Ballarat's front 3 at 400m bias despite barrier 10. Value vs shorter Crocodile who faces wide draw issues on on-speed track. Solid each-way chance.
Value pick10th
4Cachink
Significant class drop from BM80 enhances chances despite wide draw. Ballarat long straight aids closers slightly in fast tempo.
- 1st10Bold StrikeThomas Stockdale$9.00
- 2nd6Desert AnthemCian Macredmond$5.50
- 2nd12Le TroisirJye McNeil$8.00
- 4th15TyusixOlivia East$13.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Bold Strike | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Desert Anthem | 7 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 12 | Le Troisir | 2 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Tyusix | 9 | Olivia East | R Daniel & T Stanbury | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Reddivo | 4 | Teodore Nugent | Jamie Edwards | 58kg | $201.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Warchime | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | Brett Scott | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Both Sides Now | 3 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Yauson | 15 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 5 | Crocodile | 14 | Damian Lane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Cachink | 12 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Lauding | 6 | Craig Newitt | C Maher | 61.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 14 | The Better Husband | 1 | Jamie Mott | T Busuttin & N Young | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Crack A Deel | 13 | John Allen | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 14th | 7 | Sotomayor | 8 | Brad Rawiller | M M Laurie | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Rapid Cheval | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | S B Laming | 57.5kg |
Manhari Up and Comers Plate (C3)
15:20 local1400mClass 3$80,000
Winner8. RohesiaSP $3.50
★ Top pick2nd
3Mr Blunt
Mr Blunt tops form assessment with 67% win rate from limited starts, perfect second-up record, and synthetic black-type wins showing class. Barrier 4 positions perfectly for Ballarat's front three at 400m bias in fast tempo. J Allen booking elite. Recent 6th had excuses; fitness sharp second-up.
2nd pick3rd
9Russian Choice
Barrier 3 ensures midfield role suiting Ballarat bias. Light 53kg aids in 1400m test. Edges older rivals on class/potential.
3rd pickWon
8Rohesia
Hayes prep sharp; barrier 1/light 53kg suits on-speed track despite neutral inside bias.
Value pickScratched
4A Diva
83% place rate, strong good track record, and mid barrier 7 ideal for track bias.
- 1st8RohesiaLuke Cartwright$3.50
- 2nd3Mr BluntJohn Allen$4.80
- 3rd9Russian ChoiceDean Yendall$2.40
- 4th7Deliberate PloyPatrick Moloney$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Rohesia | 1 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 53kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Mr Blunt | 4 | John Allen | T & C McEvoy | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Russian Choice | 3 | Dean Yendall | Andrew Noblet | 53kg | $2.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Deliberate Ploy | 2 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 5 | The Muffin Man | 6 | Dylan Dunn | M J Enright | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Benefitsofmine | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 2 | New Sovereign | 8 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Em Sixty | 5 | Declan Bates | Henry Dwyer | 60kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 4 | A Diva | 7 | Jye McNeil | Richard Laming | 58kg |
AC Accounting Country Oaks
15:55 local2000mOpen$100,000
Winner2. Too Darn DiscreetSP $4.20
★ Top pick3rd
3Suntora
Forward from barrier 1 suits Ballarat's on-speed bias despite inside draw disadvantage. Consistent good track performer (16:5-1-2). Class rise concerns offset by black-type form and fitness.
2nd pickWon
2Too Darn Discreet
Barrier 7 perfect for Ballarat mid-draw bias. Higher class black-type form including G3 placings outweighs recent G2 miss. Forward midfield map advantageous on on-speed track. Strong overlay vs assessed value.
3rd pick8th
4Strictly Business
Lightly raced black-type winner (G1 Flemington 2500m) with Ballarat success. Second-up sharpener reasonable despite wide draw challenging on-speed track. John Allen loyalty positive. Solid place claims if maps midfield.
Value pick5th
9Lady Thinkabell
Value overlay with ideal barrier 2 for Ballarat on-speed pattern. Consistent placer (56% strike) from low weight. Class rise biggest query but map/barrier creates value if leaders control fast tempo. Strong place/exotic upside.
- 1st2Too Darn DiscreetDeclan Bates$4.20
- 2nd1JennilalaThomas Stockdale$5.00
- 3rd3SuntoraJamie Mott$2.70
- 4th6Enchanted ElleLinda Meech$81.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Too Darn Discreet | 7 | Declan Bates | Dan O'Sullivan | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 1 | Jennilala | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | Gavin Bedggood | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Suntora | 1 | Jamie Mott | Nick Ryan | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Enchanted Elle | 5 | Linda Meech | Symon Wilde | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Lady Thinkabell | 2 | Luke Nolen | J G Symons & S Laxon | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Missy Aggravation | 8 | Craig Newitt | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 53kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Into You | 3 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Strictly Business | 10 | John Allen | Thomas Carberry | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 8 | Broadhurst | 6 | Jye McNeil | Liam Howley | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Chase Your Dreams | 4 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg |
Toohey''s Form-crete Country Discovery
16:30 local1100mOpen$300,000
Winner5. SpywireSP $8.50
★ Top pick5th
9Don't Hope Do
Top form pick with recent G3 4th behind strong field, 2nd in G2 prior, and proven Ballarat/1100m winner. Barrier 10 workable with likely fast tempo suiting forward style on Ballarat's on-speed track.
2nd pick6th
4She's Bulletproof
Barrier 3 a huge positive on Ballarat sprint where on-speed dominates. High place rate and good track affinity make strong each-way case despite no 1100m wins.
3rd pick2nd
7Geegees Mistruth
Barrier 1 and light 54kg ideal despite track's inside bias concerns. Can lead or sit handy in very fast tempo suiting Ballarat's front-three-at-400m winning profile.
Value pick9th
14Verdoux
Progressive galloper with 4-5-1 record, recent BM96 win and G1 placing show class.
- 1st5SpywireEthan Brown$8.50
- 2nd7Geegees MistruthLachlan Neindorf$5.50
- 3rd3RecommendationThomas Stockdale$31.00
- 4th11PhilosopherPatrick Moloney$41.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Spywire | 8 | Ethan Brown | C Maher | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Geegees Mistruth | 1 | Lachlan Neindorf | M W Walker | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Recommendation | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Philosopher | 5 | Patrick Moloney | E Jusufovic | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Don't Hope Do | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | Simon Zahra | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 4 | She's Bulletproof | 3 | Ben Allen | Charlotte Littlefield | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Perilous Fighter | 6 | Luke Cartwright | Clayton Douglas | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Oak Hill | 14 | Damian Lane | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Verdoux | 13 | Luke Currie | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Johnny Rocker | 2 | Jett Stanley | Gavin Bedggood | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Port Albert | 11 | Declan Bates | Nick Ryan | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Coleman | 9 | Luke Nolen | C W McDonald | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Press Down | 4 | Tom Madden | Adam Chambers | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 14th | 1 | Mornington Glory | 12 | Beau Mertens | Gavin Bedggood | 60kg | $51.00 |
Green Horse Equine & Pet Laundry Good Friday Cntry Trainers Series Final (Bm70)
17:05 local1400mBenchmark 70$80,000
Winner4. CrippsSP $4.20
★ Top pickWon
4Cripps
John Allen (25% recent strike) enhances. Best pure form horse.
2nd pick2nd
9Inherently
Barrier 6/57kg ideal for on-speed track in fast tempo.
3rd pick6th
2Flying Mikki
Flying Mikki reliable with 5 wins/27 starts, recent 32053 shows placing pattern. Gate 2 positions as likely leader suiting Ballarat on-speed (front 3 at 400m key). 1400m solid (9:1-1-3), good track form. Very fast tempo may pressure but barrier/weight history (62kg run) holds.
Value pick8th
3Blakmax
Barrier 8 perfect for Ballarat mid-draw bias, Newitt booking (11% trainer combo). Places galore (31% strike), 1400m reliable.
- 1st4CrippsJohn Allen$4.20
- 2nd9InherentlyBrad Rawiller$4.40
- 3rd7Cameron FallsDean Yendall$8.50
- 4th14One More StarMelissa Julius$41.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Cripps | 5 | John Allen | P Kearney | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 9 | Inherently | 6 | Brad Rawiller | P W McKenna | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Cameron Falls | 3 | Dean Yendall | Lee & Shannon Hope | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 14 | One More Star | 7 | Melissa Julius | Melissa Julius | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Jet Jitsu | 12 | Linda Meech | Andrew Bobbin | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Flying Mikki | 2 | Logan McNeil | D M Noonan | 61kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 10 | Treasureflight | 11 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 8th | 3 | Blakmax | 8 | Craig Newitt | Shawn Mathrick | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Glenfinnan | 10 | Luke Cartwright | Ms L Tolson & Ms L Proctor | 59kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Call Him Iggy | 1 | Sarah Field | Mathew Smerdon | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Like A Tiger | 14 | Will Gordon | Mathew Smerdon | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Fire Tribe | 13 | Beau Mertens | Lee & Shannon Hope | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Shidan | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Adele Garraway | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Geffina | 9 | Aaron Purcell | 54.5kg |
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