Ballarat Synthetic tips and results

Our price $4.50 · SP $10.00 · Teodore Nugent

My Shalona showed genuine improvement last start when finishing a close 3rd over 1400m at Ballarat on Heavy 8. That effort is the strongest recent form reference in the race. She handles wet tracks and should handle synthetic similarly. With a midfield or handy position from barrier 9, she can be in the finish. Looks the most likely winner.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.70 · Harry Coffey

Majestic Choice brings consistency and the services of in-form jockey Harry Coffey. Barrier 5 allows a forward or on-speed run, suiting the track. While she hasn't raced on synthetic, her form on various surfaces suggests adaptability. She is a solid each-way chance with room for improvement as she steps up to 1400m.

Our price $10.00 · SP $26.00 · Ruby Lamont

Embodiment is the only runner with previous experience on the Ballarat Synthetic, having run 6th over this track and distance on June 16 after a slow start. The winkers go on for the first time, which could help concentration. Drawn wide but with light weight she can be finishing on late.

Our price $5.00 · SP $1.95 · Teodore Nugent

Stelletta is the class runner, having competed at Listed level in Tasmania, but she is first-up and untested on synthetic. Her past maiden placings came on good ground over longer distances, and barrier 4 should allow a soft run. A place claim but risky for the win.

Our price $7.00 · SP $12.00 · Kate Walters

Libby Ann is a consistent maiden who regularly hits the board without winning. Her last start 3rd at Mt Gambier was solid, and she handles the distance. The wide gate and synthetic debut are hurdles, but her pattern suggests she will run on late. More a place than win threat.

Our price $15.00 · SP $61.00

Flying Nic turned in a much better performance last start, finishing second at Horsham in heavy going. If she can repeat that effort on synthetic, she could surprise.

Our price $20.00 · SP $14.00 · John Allen

Points For Effort is a long shot but has strong signals. His second-up placing on heavy over 1000m shows he can produce a peak. John Allen is in top form. Gear changes (winkers off, new bit) suggest stable is experimenting. With a genuinely fast tempo, he can run on from the back.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.80 · Will Gordon

Sistine Tunnel has the best synthetic form in the race with a close 3rd at Pakenham Synth and a 4th at this track in BM64 company. She also boasts an excellent first-up record (3:1-1-0) and placed in a BM62 at Ballarat on turf.

Our price $8.00 · SP $7.50 · Chelsea Thompson

He placed in a BM78 last preparation and often performs fresh. The very fast tempo should set up perfectly for his closing style.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.20 · Zac Moore

Our Little Star is a reliable performer who finished just behind Magnardo last start. From barrier 3 he can settle in the leading pack and be right there at the finish.

Our price $12.00 · SP $8.50 · Ryan Hurdle

Point Of Ecstasy is an outsider who could improve sharply with first-time blinkers. He ran a solid 3rd at Echuca two starts back and should be fitter for recent outings.

Our price $4.00 · SP $4.40 · Alana Kelly

Gisella is the most appealing runner based on class and recent form. She drops sharply from BM70 grade to Class 1, having placed in BM64 and BM66 company. Her synthetic placing (2nd at Ballarat Synthetic) is a key advantage, and the expected fast tempo suits her closing style.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.00 · Olivia East

Bark drops from Rest62 and Bench62 company to Class 1, which is a clear class advantage. He has previously placed on a synthetic surface (Pakenham Synthetic) and the inside barrier should allow a positive ride. The first-time visors could help him hold his position.

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.50 · Ryan Hurdle

Darts Daly represents a clear class drop from BM66 grade, where he has been competitive. The fast tempo should suit his racing pattern from barrier 2. The weight is a concern but he has carried similar before. Synthetic is an unknown but his running style should adapt. Looks the horse to beat.

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.00 · Brad Rawiller

Isalot is on an upward trajectory after breaking maiden status convincingly over 1600m. The step up to BM56 is a test but he has scope for improvement. Brad Rawiller's booking is a positive. The synthetic is an unknown, but his running style suggests he can handle it. Genuine each-way contender.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Will Gordon

Bismarck is the value play with synthetic form that reads well for this race. His only synthetic start produced a 2nd at this track in BM64, a stronger grade. The long break is a concern but he has been gelded in the interim. The fast tempo should help him settle from the outside draw.