★ Top pick3rd
4Rising Nine Top
John Allen's booking and red-hot recent strike rate add weight to a genuine winning chance, despite being first-up.
Victoria · Thursday 6 August 2026
Ballarat Synthetic tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Ballarat Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Mortimer Petroleum Mdn Plate
13:00 local1400mMaiden$32,000
Winner3. LepoloSP $2.00
2nd pickWon
3Lepolo
Lepolo lacks any public form data, triggering our maiden/insufficient-form override rule. Proxy evaluation via connections strongly supports a competitive showing, warranting a top-3 placement.
3rd pick4th
5Tiger Fox
Tiger Fox offers the best combination of proven synthetic form and recent competitiveness, finishing 5th at this same track 9 days ago. Represents solid current-form value in a genuinely open maiden.
Value pick5th
7Don'tdoubtdagoose
Don'tdoubtdagoose is a first starter with no public form, but the proxy evaluation framework favours it strongly: the D T O'Brien stable combined with Damien Thornton (27% trainer/jockey combo strike rate) signals real intent, and the light weight plus ideal inside barrier add further appeal.
- 1st3LepoloHarry Coffey$2.00
- 2nd1CorrettoDeclan Bates$5.00
- 3rd4Rising Nine TopJohn Allen$3.70
- 4th5Tiger FoxZac Spain$7.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Lepolo | 6 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Corretto | 3 | Declan Bates | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Rising Nine Top | 4 | John Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 5 | Tiger Fox | 2 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Don'tdoubtdagoose | 1 | Damien Thornton | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Vonnfire | 7 | Fred W Kersley | Chris Calthorpe | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Kohsaka | 5 | Ryan Hurdle | Timothy Grace | 58kg | $151.00 |
Hertz Mdn Plate
13:30 local1500mMaiden$32,000
Winner1. Egerton ReefSP $3.60
★ Top pick2nd
10Lancetta
Lancetta looms as the standout in this maiden, placing 3rd at this identical track/distance combination last start beaten narrowly.
2nd pickWon
1Egerton Reef
Egerton Reef has strong recent form over this exact track and distance, finishing runner-up last time out at Ballarat Synthetic and placed narrowly beaten a start prior. Barrier 10 is a mild concern but he should find a workable spot given moderate tempo.
3rd pick7th
2Etched In Blue
Etched In Blue continues to knock on the door, finishing 3rd at this same track and distance last start. A genuine placegetter with 2 seconds and 2 thirds from 9 runs, he is racing consistently and quickly back up. While not the classiest, his repeated closeness to the placings makes him a credible each-way threat in this open maiden.
Value pick3rd
5Prestige Zerprise
A gear change (lugging bit) suggests manners have been an issue previously, but on ability shown in patches this galloper looks overpriced relative to more exposed rivals, offering value in a wide-open maiden.
- 1st1Egerton ReefJohn Allen$3.60
- 2nd10LancettaDeclan Bates$2.40
- 3rd5Prestige ZerpriseJake Noonan$5.00
- 4th3GottacookacurryFred W Kersley$91.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Egerton Reef | 10 | John Allen | W Morrissey | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Lancetta | 9 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 57.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 5 | Prestige Zerprise | 6 | Jake Noonan | Matt Jenkins | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Gottacookacurry | 8 | Fred W Kersley | Chris Calthorpe | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Rubiboo | 7 | Neil Farley | W Morrissey | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Viperstrike | 4 | Will Gordon | Mathew Smerdon | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Etched In Blue | 5 | Harry Coffey | Toby Lake | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Ive Got The Power | 2 | Ryan Hurdle | Timothy Grace | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Mr Nipper | 11 | Alana Kelly | Daniel Kelly | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Shines Discreetly | 1 | Adam Mc Cabe | Matthew Brown | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Street Legend | 3 | Jye McNeil | Andrew Noblet | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
Global Turf Mdn Plate
14:00 local1000mMaiden$32,000
Winner9. Face The WildSP $1.55
★ Top pickWon
9Face The Wild
Face The Wild arrives from Open class company, a level well above today's rivals, and has shown she can compete at that level, including a narrow 2nd in similar Maiden grade previously.
2nd pick2nd
10Isle Of Mona
Isle Of Mona has been tested in much stronger grade including Group 2 company, a huge class buffer for this Maiden field. Barrier 1 suits the track bias toward forward-positioned runners at Ballarat Synthetic. First-up query remains but the class edge is compelling.
3rd pick4th
12What Once Was
Barrier 11 is a query on a track that favours forward/inside runners, but the exposed ability and improving trajectory make her a genuine placing threat.
Value pickScratched
3Lady In Red
Lady In Red is the standout synthetic performer in this field with 3 placings from 4 runs at Ballarat Synthetic including a narrow 2nd last start.
- 1st9Face The WildHarry Coffey$1.55
- 2nd10Isle Of MonaJye McNeil$11.00
- 3rd5Naughty JamieWill Gordon$21.00
- 4th12What Once WasFred W Kersley$7.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Face The Wild | 13 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 55kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 10 | Isle Of Mona | 1 | Jye McNeil | Nick Ryan | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Naughty Jamie | 8 | Will Gordon | P Kearney | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 12 | What Once Was | 11 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Pragmatic Lady | 3 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Agoraphobic | 4 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Myhomecomingqueen | 2 | Jake Noonan | Dean Williams | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Strum | 5 | Jason Maskiell | Dennis Julius | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Scartaka | 6 | Declan Bates | Symon Wilde | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Wunderlust | 7 | Neil Farley | M Sell | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Lady In Red | 10 | Ryan Hurdle | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Aurora Mink | 12 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Anthony Cosgriff | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | My Bon Amie | 9 | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg |
Porter Plant Mdn Plate
14:30 local1200mMaiden$32,000
Winner2. SaludarSP $1.80
★ Top pickWon
2Saludar
Saludar is the standout on form and connections in this maiden. Second-up runners from this stable perform well, and the drop back to a genuine maiden with suitable barrier should see it go close to breaking through first-up on this track.
2nd pick2nd
3Sibun
Sibun offers a genuine form case built on recent improvement, with two placings from its last two starts including a narrow loss in a stronger field at Mildura.
3rd pick3rd
7Havana Moon
Havana Moon draws well in gate 1 and arrives in solid touch with consistent minor placings, most recently 3rd beaten half a length in a stronger race. With John Allen booked in career-best form, this represents a strong placing chance and could threaten the top pick if things fall its way.
Value pick10th
8Sparkling Award
- 1st2SaludarJordan Childs$1.80
- 2nd3SibunAlana Kelly$9.00
- 3rd7Havana MoonJohn Allen$4.00
- 4th15Keepy Uppy$101.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Saludar | 6 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 59.5kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Sibun | 3 | Alana Kelly | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Havana Moon | 1 | John Allen | V L Malady | 57.5kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Keepy Uppy | 5 | Clint Marshall | 59.5kg | $101.00 | |
| 5th | 11 | Burrow | 2 | Sarah Field | Dan O'Sullivan | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Bohemian Boy | 8 | Holly Durnan | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Fastlane To Ascot | 4 | R K Challis | 57.5kg | $81.00 | |
| 8th | 6 | Fierce Ruby | 10 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Skilled Sailor | 9 | Ryan Hurdle | Timothy Grace | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Sparkling Award | 7 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Bradford | 14 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Fake Fiction | 12 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Sweet Allure | 13 | Will Gordon | Mathew Smerdon | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Collectionneur | 16 | Jye McNeil | T & C McEvoy | 55kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Yellowknife | 11 | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Big Chev | 15 | Liana Wood | B T Malanczyn | 56.5kg |
Manhari (Bm70)
15:00 local1200mBenchmark 70$27,000
Winner6. Miss MahjongSP $6.00
★ Top pick4th
1Spirited Defence
2nd pickWon
6Miss Mahjong
Miss Mahjong is building into strong form with genuine synthetic affinity and a track record that stands out. A very plausible winner if she can overcome the moderately wide gate and get into a forward position by the turn.
3rd pick3rd
3Shaalute
Shaalute shows an improving profile with a solid recent placing and strong synthetic history.
Value pick2nd
4Charming Nic
Charming Nic offers value as a fitness unknown after a lengthy spell, but the class drop, ideal barrier and synthetic winning history suggest untapped upside if he steps up sharply first-up.
- 1st6Miss MahjongDeclan Bates$6.00
- 2nd4Charming NicHarry Coffey$4.40
- 3rd3ShaalutePatrick Moloney$4.20
- 4th1Spirited DefenceJohn Allen$2.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Miss Mahjong | 8 | Declan Bates | Matthew Cumani | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Charming Nic | 1 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Shaalute | 6 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 1 | Spirited Defence | 5 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 61kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 7 | Whitson | 3 | Teodore Nugent | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Just For Show | 9 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Spinhof | 10 | Alana Kelly | Shay Keating | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Flux | 2 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Rodney Foster | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Fugacity | 7 | Chelsea Taylor | Rodney Foster | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Powerbound | 4 | Nadia Daniels | P Kearney | 56kg |
Hygain Edge (Bm56)
15:30 local1100mBenchmark 56$22,000
Winner5. StarburstSP $2.10
★ Top pickWon
5Starburst
2nd pick3rd
2Bliss Bomb
Bliss Bomb arrives with a notable class drop from Bench 64 to Bench 56, and her placing at this same track/surface earlier in the campaign is a strong signal. Her only poor run was on a heavy track which should be discounted.
3rd pick4th
4Hustle
Hustle has been racing consistently around this grade with a recent win, but steps back sharply in distance today first-up from a long spell with no synthetic experience. Her underlying fitness and grinding racing style should still see her competitive, but the query marks make her a slightly lower-confidence third selection.
Value pick2nd
3Fast 'n' Inzaine
- 1st5StarburstOlivia East$2.10
- 2nd3Fast 'n' InzaineJohn Allen$4.60
- 3rd2Bliss BombHarry Coffey$3.50
- 4th4HustleBen Allen$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Starburst | 8 | Olivia East | T & C McEvoy | 60.5kg | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 3 | Fast 'n' Inzaine | 5 | John Allen | C Maher | 62.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | Bliss Bomb | 4 | Harry Coffey | Lloyd Kennewell | 62.5kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Hustle | 3 | Ben Allen | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 62.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Bubbles Time | 2 | Neil Farley | Shay Keating | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Alesha Lily | 7 | Liana Wood | Timothy McGuigan | 54.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Brave Carol | 1 | Chelsea Thompson | Andrew Noblet | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Bell's Bighouse | 6 | Sarah Field | J Rowe | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Dream Statement | 9 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 54kg | $151.00 |
Sportsbet More Places (Bm66)
16:00 local2100mBenchmark 66$27,000
Winner4. AhabSP $2.80
★ Top pick2nd
1All So Clear
All So Clear arrives having won last start in near-identical conditions (Bench 66, Synthetic, 2200m) and boasts the best synthetic record in the field.
2nd pickWon
4Ahab
Ahab has been extremely competitive at Ballarat Synthetic across multiple recent starts, placing second in a Bench 66 just two runs back and winning at Bench 62 more recently. The consistent placing pattern, course form and manageable weight suggest this gelding is poised to go one better, even accounting for the rise in grade.
3rd pick5th
5Love Sparkles
Love Sparkles boasts a remarkable synthetic surface record with 3 wins from just 5 starts on the surface, suggesting she handles this track type better than most in the field.
Value pick7th
3Kicking King
- 1st4AhabTeodore Nugent$2.80
- 2nd1All So ClearNadia Daniels$4.20
- 3rd8Pharoah's DaughterRyan Houston$12.00
- 4th7KawaJye McNeil$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Ahab | 9 | Teodore Nugent | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 56.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 1 | All So Clear | 4 | Nadia Daniels | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Pharoah's Daughter | 10 | Ryan Houston | Ben Brisbourne | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Kawa | 11 | Jye McNeil | Matthew Cumani | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Love Sparkles | 8 | Harry Coffey | Lucy Yeomans | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 6th | 2 | Ashau Valley | 1 | Patrick Moloney | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Kicking King | 5 | John Allen | Thomas Carberry | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Tosen Glory | 6 | Holly Durnan | K T Bourke | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Geegees Hisword | 12 | Christine Puls | Aaron Peterson | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Dustland Fairytale | 7 | Alana Kelly | Chris Calthorpe | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Way Up High | 2 | Sarah Field | Dan O'Sullivan | 52.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Eight Under | 3 | Chelsea Thompson | Mathew Smerdon | 52kg |
Hygain Edge (Bm66)
16:30 local1500mBenchmark 66$27,000
Winner8. ZorbSP $16.00
★ Top pick2nd
3Life Sentence
Life Sentence boasts a stellar synthetic record and has placed or won multiple times at Ballarat Synthetic including at this trip. Represents the best blend of proven course form and current fitness.
2nd pick7th
5Quello Dorato
Quello Dorato has strong synthetic and course-and-distance credentials, having won last start at this track. The rise in class is a query, but his consistent placing record and recent improving form make him a genuine threat, particularly with the map suiting on-pace/handy runners.
3rd pick8th
4Validated
Validated has been knocking on the door with back-to-back placings at this same track, showing he handles the synthetic surface well. The strong John Allen booking adds confidence, and while he's yet to break through for a win, his current form trajectory is trending the right way.
Value pick5th
1Savvie Blanc
- 1st8ZorbDeclan Bates$16.00
- 2nd3Life SentenceJordan Childs$5.50
- 3rd7NewcombeTeodore Nugent$11.00
- 4th6Watt On EarthHarry Coffey$4.40
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Zorb | 7 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Life Sentence | 6 | Jordan Childs | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Newcombe | 4 | Teodore Nugent | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Watt On Earth | 11 | Harry Coffey | Anthony Cosgriff | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 1 | Savvie Blanc | 8 | Jye McNeil | E J Bourke | 61.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Whistler Girl | 2 | Christine Puls | Aaron Peterson | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Quello Dorato | 10 | Damien Thornton | D T O'Brien | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 4 | Validated | 1 | John Allen | Niki O'Shea | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 2 | First Innings | 12 | Chelsea Thompson | Harry Lafferty | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Pharoah's Glory | 5 | Nadia Daniels | P Kearney | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Wild Vitality | 3 | Valentin Le Boeuf | Rodney Foster | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Swycho | 9 | Michael Hickmott | 55kg |
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