Ballarat Race 1 - 14 Races Tonight
SHIMA LYRIC (1) was safely held on debut after settling well back when fifth (26.70) at Geelong over 460m. Has the inside box this time. Should be much improved and can open winning account. TOMMY SPARKLE (2) is a Thomas Dailly-trained newcomer by Tommy Shelby out of Mepunga Sparkle with no trial form to work with. Respect any moves in the market. SMOOTH HEAT (8) settled well back early on debut and always towards the tail to finish eighth (26.92) at Geelong over 460m. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. Something for the Multiples: DAD'S TARPIA (6)
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Ran a solid race on debut when settled well off the lead early but got home well to finish fifth (26.70) at Geelong over 460m. Further improved and has the inside draw this time. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.70 | 0:26.08 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.00 |
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Debutant by Tommy Shelby from Mepunga Sparkle. From the Thomas Dailly kennel. Watch for any market moves.
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Debutant by Aston Fastnet from Aston Sakura. From the Benjamin Magri kennel. Market the only real guide to his chances.
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Ran a nice race on debut when settled off the speed early but got home well to finish third (26.44) at Geelong over 460m. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.44 | 0:26.20 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
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Made a big impression on debut when used the inside gate to advantage and hit the ground running with a fast early split, but could manage only the minor money when second at Geelong in 26.35. Can only be improved and looks an each way chance again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.35 | 0:26.20 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
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Ran a fair race on debut when settled off the speed early and held position to finish fourth (22.72) at this track over 390m. Should be further improved. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/12/2024 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $27.00 |
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Last start was on debut when she finished last on December 27 over 460m at Geelong behind Lala Effie beaten 10 lengths (26.92) in a Maiden. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.92 | 0:26.20 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |