Ballarat & Warwick Farm: Wednesdays best bets
BALLARAT
TRACK: GOOD 4 - RAIL: +6m entire circuit
The Ballarat Turf Club hosts midweek racing in Victoria this Wednesday afternoon.
The weather is expected to be overcast, and with the track rated a Good 4 and the rail out 6m, top runners have no excuses. The first of eight races starts at 1:20pm AEDT.
Check out our free horse racing tips as we take on the sky racing experts!
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RACE 5: 4. Armino (2)
Trainer:A.Forsman - Jockey:D.M.Lane - Weight: 58.5kg
Much better suited back in trip last time when scoring a narrow but determined win over the mile.
Forgive the Pakenham run where he raced wide over 2000m and was out of rhythm.
Still learning but clearly has upside.
Right in the mix again.
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RACE 6: 9. Tsarine (NZ) (4)
Trainer:A. & S.Freedman - Jockey:C.Williams - Weight: 59kg
Debut winner in December when controlling the race on-speed and showing a sharp turn of foot late.
Has since trialled twice, finding the line OK each time.
Draws well and looks to have come on nicely.
Expecting a forward showing — market a key guide.
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RACE 7: 12. St Vincents Garden (IRE) (7)
Trainer:A. & S.Freedman - Jockey:J.McNeil - Weight: 55kg
Resuming off a seven-month break and has an excellent first-up record, having placed in all three previous fresh runs.
Finished last in a small field over 2400m before the spell but had excuses.
Recent trial was encouraging, and gets in well at the weights.
Betting will tell the story, but definitely one to include in exotics.
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RACE 8: 5. Flycatcher (8)
Trainer:C.A.Weeding - Jockey:J.McNeil - Weight: 58kg
Dominant winner first-up at Pakenham when coming from last, then too strong again second-up here over 1300m.
Third-up and hard fit, drawn to get every chance.
Progressive gelding with a turn of foot – clearly the one to beat.
WARWICK FARM
TRACK: HEAVY 8 - RAIL: TRUE
Check out our best bets for Randwick and see our picks for the quaddie legs.
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RACE 5: 9. Desiah (5)
Trainer:C.Maher - Jockey:A.Roper - Weight: 55kg
Freshened since a pair of disappointing efforts, including a well-beaten 8th last start over 1200m behind Tenderize.
Prior to that, she faded out after a good run in transit at Randwick.
Struggling to recapture her best form and needs to find several lengths.
Each Way All Day.
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RACE 6: 2. Manbehindthemoney (GB) (1)
Trainer:Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald - Jockey:B.Nock - Weight: 61.5kg
Third-up today and fitter for two runs back, but his form this prep has been well below his best.
Beaten a long way first-up, then never featured again second-up when losing a plate.
Draws well, but needs to show sharp improvement to figure.
Each Way…
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RACE 7: 1. Wondereach (5)
Trainer:M.C.Smith - Jockey:B.Nock - Weight: 61.5kg
In terrific form this prep, chasing a hat-trick after dominant wins over 1000m at Warwick Farm and Wyong.
Led and kicked strongly on both occasions and now takes a step up in class.
Drawn well, claims down to 53kg, and should be right on speed again.
Hard to knock winning form—big chance.
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RACE 8: 5. Makena (3)
Trainer:C.J.Waller - Jockey:N.Rawiller - Weight: 59.5kg
Sound return to racing when finishing 3rd at Warwick Farm over 1400m on a soft track, chasing gamely behind Art Volant.
Second-up winner last prep and boasts a strong record at this trip.
Drawn to settle midfield again and will be fitter for the run.
Each-way claims in an open affair.
