★ Top pick3rd
6Royal Maximus
Chris Waller-trained gelding with elite connections gets the nod despite limited experience.
Victoria · Sunday 10 May 2026
Ballarat tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Ballarat. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won4/850%
Top pick placed4/850%
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Global Turf Mdn Plate
12:25 local1600mMaiden$42,500
Winner7. SeabornSP $2.70
2nd pickWon
7Seaborn
Well-bred Sea The Stars colt drops significantly in class with John Allen taking the ride. Wide barrier concerning but quality breeding and connections provide confidence for staying test.
3rd pick7th
3Cold Aza Beer
Third placing last start indicates progress, while inside barrier and distance step-up align with strengths.
Value pickScratched
8Adira River
Well-connected filly from powerful Maher stable represents value second-up. Class drop and weight allowance provide advantages, while stable/jockey combination shows strong strike rate.
- 1st7SeabornJohn Allen$2.70
- 2nd2Camelot TimeTeodore Nugent$3.40
- 3rd6Royal MaximusJye McNeil$3.40
- 4th9CompaneraTayla Cameron$101.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Seaborn | 7 | John Allen | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Camelot Time | 1 | Teodore Nugent | Robert Hickmott | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 6 | Royal Maximus | 4 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Companera | 8 | Tayla Cameron | Rachel Samsonenko | 53.5kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Al | 2 | Lachlan King | Claire Patterson | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 10 | So So So | 9 | Eoin Walsh | Chris Calthorpe | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Cold Aza Beer | 3 | Will Gordon | E & D Browne | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Nikephoros | 10 | Logan McNeil | D M Noonan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Ninth Century | 5 | Julius Sandhu | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Adira River | 6 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 57.5kg |
Real Estate Home Loans Mdn Plate
13:00 local1400mMaiden$55,000
Winner5. Elegant ContessaSP $11.00
★ Top pick6th
7Lady Of Bronte
The Busuttin & Young stable is firing and Linda Meech has an excellent 21% strike rate with the stable. Barrier 4 suits her on-pace style perfectly for Ballarat's front-running bias, despite heavy track concerns.
2nd pick2nd
8Race For Rule
Race For Rule impressed on debut when second at Kyneton, showing good early ability. Patrick Moloney's retention suggests stable confidence, and the Magnus bloodline typically handles wet conditions.
3rd pickWon
5Elegant Contessa
Her close fourth at Geelong last start showed improvement, and while barrier 9 is challenging, her early speed could overcome the wide draw on this on-pace track.
Value pick7th
6Juno's Song
Despite a poor debut, the barrier 1 draw is perfect for Ballarat's leader-friendly track, and Allen rarely takes provincial rides without genuine belief. The Omaha Beach bloodline typically improves with experience.
- 1st5Elegant ContessaJye McNeil$11.00
- 2nd8Race For RulePatrick Moloney$1.75
- 3rd2Blue TyphoonNeil Farley$4.20
- 4th10ToomanystepsTeodore Nugent$91.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Elegant Contessa | 9 | Jye McNeil | Julius Sandhu | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Race For Rule | 5 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 58kg | $1.75 |
| 3rd | 2 | Blue Typhoon | 3 | Neil Farley | Nathan Hobson | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 10 | Toomanysteps | 6 | Teodore Nugent | M A Townsend | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Classy Sassy | 2 | Olivia East | D J Cannon | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Lady Of Bronte | 4 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Juno's Song | 1 | John Allen | Richard Cully | 58kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Aradeo | 9 | Dean Yendall | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Duntulm Lass | 8 | Damien Thornton | J D Sadler | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | The Alpina Penguin | 7 | Billy Egan | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg |
Tobin Brothers Funerals Mdn Plate
13:35 local1200mMaiden$42,500
Winner2. OnlookerSP $6.50
★ Top pick3rd
7Justibella
Her record shows a third placing at this exact track and distance, and she's second up from a spell where she previously placed when second up. The gear change and elite connections suggest stable confidence despite her maiden status.
2nd pick5th
6Jenni Moo Moo
The Maher stable has her ready first up with blinkers removed, suggesting confidence. Her Group 3 fourth at Sandown shows she has genuine ability that could be too strong for this maiden field.
3rd pick6th
9Tuxedo Miss
Tuxedo Miss is the only runner with proven heavy track form, having placed third on Heavy 9. The wide barrier is concerning, but her wet track credentials and recent improvement make her a genuine chance.
Value pick9th
8Li'l Miss Drama
With no form disadvantage and a good barrier, she represents value if the stable has her ready to fire fresh. The unknown factor could work in her favor in this weak maiden field.
- 1st2OnlookerWill Gordon$6.50
- 2nd1On The LoosePatrick Moloney$3.90
- 3rd7JustibellaJohn Allen$3.50
- 4th5Impending SwanTeodore Nugent$13.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Onlooker | 8 | Will Gordon | Ms M Cunningham | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | On The Loose | 4 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 7 | Justibella | 6 | John Allen | C Maher | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Impending Swan | 10 | Teodore Nugent | V L Malady | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Jenni Moo Moo | 2 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Tuxedo Miss | 11 | Billy Egan | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Foxiet | 9 | Chelsea Taylor | Ms H Burns | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Blazing Brook | 5 | Neil Farley | N A Blackiston | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Li'l Miss Drama | 3 | Eoin Walsh | Dan O'Sullivan | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Signor Del Gatto | 1 | Damien Thornton | J D Sadler | 57kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Del Lirenza | 7 | T & C McEvoy | 55kg |
Harvey Norman Mdn Plate
14:10 local1000mMaiden$42,500
Winner10. Done LeavySP $2.30
★ Top pickWon
10Done Leavy
Done Leavy stands out as the only runner with consistent recent form, recording a 2nd and two 3rd placings from her last four starts. The Hayes stable excels at provincial level, and her inside barrier suits Ballarat's on-pace bias. The filly allowance provides a weight advantage on the heavy track.
2nd pick5th
11Princess Of Flight
The Griffiths/McNeil combination has a strong 16% strike rate, and barrier 1 is advantageous on the heavy track.
3rd pick4th
7Street Legend
Street Legend offers value with Billy Egan's booking and the Noblet stable's first-up expertise. While limited to one career start, the stable confidence and jockey upgrade suggest improvement is expected from this Frosted gelding.
Value pick6th
4Maynard
- 1st10Done LeavyWill Gordon$2.30
- 2nd3Master TajJoe Bowditch$8.50
- 3rd1Immortal TriumphNeil Farley$17.00
- 4th7Street LegendBilly Egan$8.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Done Leavy | 2 | Will Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 3 | Master Taj | 4 | Joe Bowditch | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Immortal Triumph | 9 | Neil Farley | Ms D Loos | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Street Legend | 3 | Billy Egan | Andrew Noblet | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 11 | Princess Of Flight | 1 | Jye McNeil | R D Griffiths | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Maynard | 7 | Damien Thornton | J D Sadler | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Lord Lonny | 10 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 5 | My Boy Ricky | 11 | Emily Pozman | Ms J Wicks | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Tikiela | 5 | Ryan Hurdle | S R Fisher | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Winning Boss | 8 | Alana Kelly | D J Cannon | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Royal Attire | 6 | Luke Williams | J G Brooks | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Tee Em I | 12 | Christine Puls | Aaron Peterson | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Table Twentyeight | 13 | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg |
Manhari (Bm62)
14:45 local1100mBenchmark 62$35,000
Winner6. AntisocialSP $15.00
★ Top pick4th
12Meisho
The Busuttin/Young and Linda Meech combination has a strong 21% strike rate, and her recent close second at Cranbourne shows she's in good form. Despite the wide barrier, her proven ability and class edge make her the standout selection.
2nd pickScratched
9Per Favore
Per Favore has an impressive 50% win rate and the strong Freedman/Thornton combination provides confidence. Her maiden win was authoritative, but the significant step up in class from maiden to BM62 level is a major concern, especially first up from a long spell.
3rd pickScratched
14Kiwi Raider
Her close fourth at Pakenham last start was solid, and she has the class to handle this rise in grade. The good barrier draw and proven distance record add to her appeal.
Value pick7th
17El Salto
His recent win at Ballarat shows he can still perform at this level, and the light weight of 57kg is ideal.
- 1st6AntisocialLachlan King$15.00
- 2nd8CaffettieraTeodore Nugent$4.80
- 3rd2Comic HeroZac Moore$31.00
- 4th12MeishoLinda Meech$3.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Antisocial | 5 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Caffettiera | 8 | Teodore Nugent | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Comic Hero | 16 | Zac Moore | Ms M Cunningham | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Meisho | 17 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Kid Dynamite | 11 | Holly Durnan | V L Malady | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 3 | Gunado | 2 | John Allen | W Morrissey | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 17 | El Salto | 9 | Tom Madden | L E Robertson | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Caribbean Villa | 4 | Logan McNeil | Nathan Hobson | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Freshen | 13 | Jye McNeil | Peter Gelagotis | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 10 | Grey Secret | 10 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Veloce Carro | 9 | Dylan Dean | D M Noonan | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Tatsu | 1 | Chelsea Taylor | Ms H Burns | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Per Favore | 3 | Damien Thornton | A & S Freedman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Forever With Ned | 6 | Billy Egan | Patrick Payne | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Kiwi Raider | 7 | Declan Bates | M W Walker | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Doc's Nipper | 15 | Craig Newitt | Patrick Keane | 59kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Prince Marionette | 14 | Will Gordon | P Kearney | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Exciting Times | 12 | Ms D Loos | 54kg |
Hygain Edge (Bm62)
15:25 local2016mBenchmark 62$35,000
Winner2. Breathless SpiritSP $5.50
★ Top pick7th
7Zeshadow
John Allen's booking reinforces stable confidence, and she's proven at Ballarat with a previous win. The inside barrier suits her on-speed racing pattern.
2nd pick6th
12Batoka Chief
Batoka Chief offers solid each-way value with recent strong form including a close second at Kyneton. The light weight of 56.5kg provides a significant advantage in this field, and barrier 4 allows for a forward position. While heavy track form is unknown, his consistent recent placings and distance experience make him a reliable threat.
3rd pick8th
5Pro Aussie
Pro Aussie brings winning momentum from Horsham and benefits from Linda Meech's strong Ballarat record. His recent form shows consistency with three placings from four starts, and the Hayes stable is reliable. However, the heavy track is unknown territory and the wide barrier creates tactical challenges.
Value pickScratched
6Flash Of Dallas
The inside barrier suits her forward racing style, and she's proven competitive at this distance.
- 1st2Breathless SpiritBilly Egan$5.50
- 2nd14MiladyTom Madden$26.00
- 3rd1StaunchEmily Pozman$6.50
- 4th3The Muffin ManDeclan Bates$8.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Breathless Spirit | 9 | Billy Egan | Archie Alexander | 60.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 14 | Milady | 11 | Tom Madden | P A Chow | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Staunch | 5 | Emily Pozman | M M Laurie | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | The Muffin Man | 10 | Declan Bates | M J Enright | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Shogun Express | 6 | Will Gordon | Patrick Payne | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Batoka Chief | 4 | Ryan Houston | Lee & Shannon Hope | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Zeshadow | 3 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 8th | 5 | Pro Aussie | 8 | Linda Meech | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Aloysius | 2 | Cian Macredmond | Andrew Noblet | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Cachink | 13 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Flash Of Dallas | 1 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Birdie Time | 12 | Brad Rawiller | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Lady Thinkabell | 9 | Dylan Dunn | J G Symons & S Laxon | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Lightning Flash | 7 | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg |
Sportsbet Green Tick (Bm62)
16:05 local1600mBenchmark 62$35,000
Winner8. Siriusly HotSP $10.00
★ Top pick6th
7Simply Outrageous
Her perfect Ballarat record, recent winning form, and proven heavy track ability make her hard to oppose. The barrier draw suits her on-speed style perfectly for this track's bias toward forward runners.
2nd pick3rd
5Il Patrigno
Il Patrigno offers excellent value as the second pick. His maiden breakthrough was impressive and the inside barrier is crucial on heavy tracks. The jockey booking suggests stable confidence, though the class rise is a concern.
3rd pick10th
11Madesian
Madesian represents solid each-way value with his recent close second and strong connections. The Linda Meech booking is a positive, though the wide draw and heavy track inexperience are concerns for this class level.
Value pick7th
16Catalona
Catalona offers speculative value based on her perfect record at this track and distance, plus proven heavy track ability.
- 1st8Siriusly HotTeodore Nugent$10.00
- 2nd9Soldier BoiLucinda Boyd$10.00
- 3rd5Il PatrignoDylan Dunn$4.80
- 4th2Governor KingNeil Farley$11.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Siriusly Hot | 12 | Teodore Nugent | C Maher | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Soldier Boi | 9 | Lucinda Boyd | Lucinda Boyd | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Il Patrigno | 1 | Dylan Dunn | J G Symons & S Laxon | 60.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 2 | Governor King | 3 | Neil Farley | Henry Dwyer | 61.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Monsun's Pride | 15 | Will Gordon | Chris Calthorpe | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Simply Outrageous | 6 | Olivia East | T & C McEvoy | 57kg | $2.15 |
| 7th | 16 | Catalona | 7 | Archie Alexander | 57kg | $31.00 | |
| 8th | 6 | Wild Chap | 5 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Notabadbuy | 4 | Ruby Lamont | Colin Scott | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Madesian | 10 | Linda Meech | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Geegees Hisword | 17 | Christine Puls | Aaron Peterson | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Tolpuddle | 11 | Nick Ryan | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Compressing | 2 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Burlington Gate | 13 | Billy Egan | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Jenni You Think | 16 | C Maher | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Till Queen | 14 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Starfleet Command | 8 | Robert Hickmott | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Loose On Gin | 11 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 59kg |
Hygain Edge (Bm66)
16:45 local1400mBenchmark 66$35,000
Winner3. Didn't Miss ManySP $4.00
★ Top pickWon
3Didn't Miss Many
Didn't Miss Many presents the strongest winning chance based on significant class relief and excellent recent form. His perfect record at 1400m (1 win from 1 start) and the benefit of Holly Durnan's 3kg claim reducing his weight to 55kg are major positives. While the wide barrier and Heavy 8 track conditions present challenges, his class advantage should overcome these obstacles.
2nd pick7th
12Where's My Sock
Her previous heavy track placing at Ballarat and strong partnership with Neil Farley are positives.
3rd pick4th
7Deadly Press
Deadly Press offers solid each-way value with proven heavy track ability and recent form. His close second at Yarra Glen demonstrates current fitness, while his heavy track record (1-1-1 from 5 starts) suits today's conditions.
Value pick3rd
4Capricorn Star
Capricorn Star represents excellent value as a first-up specialist with proven heavy track ability. The mare's excellent record fresh (1 win from 3 starts) combined with her perfect heavy track form (1-1-0) makes her dangerous despite the long spell. The significant class drop from BM74 metropolitan company provides a major advantage, though the wide barrier and lengthy break are concerns.
- 1st3Didn't Miss ManyHolly Durnan$4.00
- 2nd14GisellaAlana Kelly$8.50
- 3rd4Capricorn StarDylan Dean$4.40
- 4th7Deadly PressBilly Egan$4.80
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Didn't Miss Many | 16 | Holly Durnan | Archie Alexander | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Gisella | 4 | Alana Kelly | Dan O'Sullivan | 54.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Capricorn Star | 13 | Dylan Dean | Julius Sandhu | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 7 | Deadly Press | 8 | Billy Egan | Nick Ryan | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 6 | Mickio | 2 | Brad Rawiller | M J Enright | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Albanian I Am | 7 | Dylan Dunn | P Koumis | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Where's My Sock | 9 | Neil Farley | Nathan Hobson | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 17 | Verifier | 14 | Eoin Walsh | N A Blackiston | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Ahab | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Moscow Red | 1 | Henry Dwyer | 54.5kg | $51.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Dramaticus | 15 | John Allen | T & C McEvoy | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Surreal I Am | 10 | Patrick Moloney | John McArdle | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Hot Blue | 3 | Will Gordon | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Impact Storm | 18 | Michael Hickmott | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Barryfrom Brunzwik | 10 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Mamuno | 11 | C I Brown | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | No Overtaking | 12 | Brent Stanley | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Squagaga | 5 | Rodney Foster | 54kg |
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