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Ballarat Race 8 - Sportsbet Ballarat Cup Final (G2)
MATT LOCH (4) lines up chasing another win after sizzling around this track over 450m in 24.98 on May 25. Expected to push the clock again here. GOLD FORCE (5) took the sit on the lead from an outside box but levelled up and drew clear to score (24.74) at this track in a Special conditions H over 450m. Winner at his latest appearance in the quickest time on the card. Should be in this for a long way. EXPLICIT (7) has an impeccable record this course and distance, winning all three starts. Comes off a (24.98) win last time, scoring by 4.5 lengths in a Special conditions H over 450m at this track. Looks suited here and can measure up. MORTON (2) recorded a neck win (25.27) in a Special conditions H last time at this track. Has four wins already from this draw.
Race Time:11:21 AM
Friday, May 30, 2025Track:Good
Weather:Overcast
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:450m
1
Mepunga Rocky (1)1823117611
Trainer: Jeffrey Britton (ANAKIE)12 mths 36: 12-7-4
2 yo WH/BL Dog
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: MEPUNGA FREDA (AUS)
Stats
Career36: 12-7-4
Win %33.33%
Place %63.89%
Prize Money$56,965.00
Comments
In fine form with wins at his last couple of outings at this track. In form but prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/05/2025 | 10 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.41 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2025 | 15 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2025 | 6 | SPEC | $10,880.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.38 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2025 | 7 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
2
Morton (2)5112116171
Trainer: Jason Sharp (Lara)12 mths 52: 24-7-8
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)
Dam: CHLOE LOUISE (AUS)
Stats
Career52: 24-7-8
Win %46.15%
Place %75.00%
Prize Money$681,044.00
Comments
Eye-catching performance to score by a neck in a Special conditions H last start at this track, recording a useful 25.27 over the 450m journey. In winning form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 10 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2025 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $113,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2025 | 14 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $48,500.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $5,810.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.16 | 0:30.16 | 0:30.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2025 | 25 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.08 | 0:30.08 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $1.20 |
3
Riversdale Mick (3)8544173111
Trainer: Rebecca Gibbons (Avalon)12 mths 27: 9-7-3
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)
Dam: BANDIT BELLE (AUS)
Stats
Career27: 9-7-3
Win %33.33%
Place %70.37%
Prize Money$42,295.00
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.5 lengths over 450m at this track in a handy (25.28), beating Solicit. Will find this a bit tougher, good win last start but looks tested in this difficult assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 8 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.28 | 0:25.28 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.7L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.10 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.2L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 16/04/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.10 | 0:30.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $1.80 |
4
Matt Loch (4)x731111111
Trainer: Michelle Mallia (Avalon)12 mths 54: 30-7-2
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)
Dam: STEPPING (AUS)
Stats
Career54: 30-7-2
Win %55.56%
Place %72.22%
Prize Money$280,345.00
Comments
Has been racing extremely well, putting seven wins back-to-back. Had plenty of support last start when he won by 2.75 lengths at this track (24.98) beating Motion Sensor in a Special conditions H on May 25. Flying lately and can score again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 16 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2025 | 9 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.81 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/04/2025 | 6 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2025 | 13 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $76,250.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
5
Gold Force (5)111121x11
Trainer: Denice Warren (Goulburn)12 mths 8: 7-1-0
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)
Dam: SILVER SCISSORS (AUS)
Stats
Career8: 7-1-0
Win %87.50%
Place %100.00%
Prize Money$25,650.00
Comments
Last start winner (24.74) at this track in a Special conditions H and will jump from box 5 for the first time. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 16 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2025 | 148 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.06 | 0:24.06 | 0:24.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/5 | 12/12/2024 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 05/12/2024 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2024 | 22 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 08/11/2024 | 7 | GR 5 | $6,140.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.29 | 0:24.29 | 0:24.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $1.85 |
6
Sharapova Star (6)1332312511
Trainer: Tina Womann (Lara)12 mths 33: 12-5-7
2 yo BLU Bitch
Sire: FERNANDO BLUEY (AUS)
Dam: MIDNIGHT SNOOZE (AUS)
Stats
Career33: 12-5-7
Win %36.36%
Place %72.73%
Prize Money$61,785.00
Comments
Lines up chasing three wins on end after scoring over 450m at this track in 25.42 last time, set up by a fast early sectional. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 6 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.42 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2025 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2025 | 6 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2025 | 5 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2025 | 10 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 09/04/2025 | 5 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $1.60 |
7
Explicit (7)14111x1631
Trainer: Jason Thompson (Pearcedale)12 mths 41: 29-4-2
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: BRUEGHELINO (AUS)
Stats
Career41: 29-4-2
Win %70.73%
Place %85.37%
Prize Money$1,925,565.00
Comments
Last start winner at this track over this distance running a time of 24.98. Has run blistering time here with a 24.76 PB at the distance. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 03/05/2025 | 9 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2025 | 27 | OPEN | $460,000.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.19 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2025 | 97 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.57 | 0:23.57 | 0:23.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2024 | 21 | S/E Group 1 | $1,450,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $762,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.29 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
8
Flying Zulu (8)2163343212
Trainer: Jason Thompson (Pearcedale)12 mths 56: 27-11-5
3 yo BLU/BDL Dog
Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)
Dam: CYCLONE JEBEL (AUS)
Stats
Career56: 27-11-5
Win %48.21%
Place %76.79%
Prize Money$995,145.00
Comments
Finished in the minors last time but the start prior was a strong winner after leading throughout, scoring by 1.1 lengths in a S/E Group 1 at Sandown and recording a scintillating 29.16 for the 515m journey. Rates a chance if runs up to recent winning time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/05/2025 | 10 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.95 | 0:24.74 | 0:24.74 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2025 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $113,500.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2025 | 7 | SPEC H | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.06 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2025 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.12 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.9L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2025 | 19 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.13 | 0:24.79 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.9L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NG | $15,080.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |