Ballarat Synthetic Race 4 - Global Turf Mdn Plate
ALABAMA DANCE (11) made an encouraging return at Geelong when missing by a head over 1100m. Is sure to have come on from that and draws well again. Can go one better. WHAT A RIPPER (10) is a gelding by Capitalist from the stakes-winner Ripper Rita on debut. Has jumped out well in readiness and can run a big race. ISLE OF MONA (12) finished a narrow second when resuming here last time. Fitter and gets the blinkers applied. They could prove the trick. CORE BUSINESS (9) is a Written Tycoon Colt on debut for the Maher yard. Has come along nicely at the jumpouts and can make a bright start. Allen's booking is a good push too.
Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 1200m, 2 len behind Tag The Bride with 59.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Warrnambool on March 9 over 1300m, 2 len behind Transporter carrying 59.5kg at $41. Better run last time and may go on with it.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 24/08/2026 | 155 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Ben Allen | 59.5kg | 1:10.57 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Emily Pozman | 0:59.34 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 750m | Synthetic | Emily Pozman | 0:45.12 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 22/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 2U | $19,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Williams | 58kg | 1:25.90 | 2-4-12 | 12 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/03/2026 | 13 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1300m | Good 4 | Luke Williams | 59.5kg | 1:18.99 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 24/02/2026 | 168 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Horsham | 1400m | Good 4 | Tom Madden | 59.5kg | 1:23.97 | 3-3-8 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/09/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1700m | Heavy 8 | Campbell Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:48.92 | 2-9-9 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/08/2025 | 19 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Soft 6 | Campbell Rawiller | 59.5kg | 1:25.57 | 2-3-10 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Stuntman with 59.5kg at $101. The start before that 4th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Saludar carrying 59.5kg at $101. Will struggle to compete.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 18/08/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 1:26.55 | 6-3-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 18 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Declan Bates | 59.5kg | 1:13.62 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/07/2026 | 17 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Coleraine | 1300m | Soft 5 | Micheal Casey | 69.5kg | 1:19.73 | 8-8-5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/07/2026 | 188 | MDN | $42,500.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Craig Newitt | 59.5kg | 1:14.93 | 10-9-9 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $121.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 800m | Clint Marshall | 0:55.38 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 26/12/2025 | 152 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Nhill | 1150m | Good 3 | Amy Herrmann | 59.5kg | 1:09.83 | 9-9-8 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Colac | 1200m | Clint Marshall | 1:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 27/07/2025 | 16 | MDN 2U | $27,000.00 | Casterton | 1400m | Heavy 8 | David Mulcahy | 69.5kg | 1:28.43 | 1-3-8 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Will Gordon
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran second last of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Ararat on February 8 over 1300m, 16 len behind Muskito with 59kg at $13. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a strong run fresh.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | John Allen | 1:12.01 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Toby Atkinson | - | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1300m | Good 4 | Eoin Walsh | 59kg | 1:16.15 | 10-12-11 | 12 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jason Maskiell
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Territories out of Metheglin. Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Betting is the best pointer to her chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jason Maskiell | 1:03.69 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jason Maskiell | 0:47.97 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Selena Margaritis | 0:47.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sarah Field
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 18 over 1200m, nose behind Jailhouse carrying 56kg at $12. The run before that 2nd of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 9 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind My Time To Fly with 56kg at $61. Can figure in the outcome again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 18/08/2026 | 9 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 56kg | 1:13.21 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 56kg | 1:14.67 | 8-6-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/07/2026 | 119 | MDN 2U | $32,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Dylan Dean | 57.5kg | 1:01.07 | 9-10-8 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burrumbeet | 700m | Sarah Field | 0:45.00 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 800m | Dylan Dean | 0:51.47 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 09/03/2026 | 24 | MDN 3 | $42,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Good 4 | Jack Hill | 56kg | 1:23.62 | 1-1-5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1400m | Good 4 | Zac Spain | 56kg | 1:24.71 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 43 | MDN F 3 | $45,000.00 | Pakenham | 1100m | Good 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57kg | 1:03.61 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Ryan Hurdle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 5th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Saludar with 55.5kg at $41. Don't think he will trouble this field.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/08/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 55.5kg | 1:13.62 | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 0:52.23 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 0:53.41 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt by Written Tycoon facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Cranbourne on August 17. Sure to be well fancied and should be primed to play a major role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:50.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:48.53 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Thomas Stockdale | 0:47.35 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 760m | Jabez Johnstone | 0:45.86 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:47.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Celine Gaudray
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Capitalist out of Ripper Rita. Purchased for AUD $ 120,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Won a jump-out at Flemington on August 21. Winning chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Celine Gaudray | 0:49.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jamie Melham | 0:50.58 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 850m | Good | Luke Currie | 53kg | 0:49.64 | - | 0 |
| 3.81L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 10/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:49.32 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Jackson Radley | 0:49.96 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Ballarat on February 22 over 1100m, 10 len behind Medicinal carrying 56kg at $21. Went for a break before returning sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 in a 2yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on July 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; head behind Flying Fury with 56kg at $8.50. Further improvement in store.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/07/2026 | 159 | MDN 2 | $32,000.00 | Geelong | 1100m | Soft 7 | Declan Bates | 56kg | 1:06.99 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 1:08.13 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 850m | Synthetic | Sarah Field | 0:53.24 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $55,000.00 | Ballarat | 1100m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 56kg | 1:04.23 | 3-3-8 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jye Mcneil
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months came from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 6 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Face The Wild carrying 55kg at $11. Previously second-up ran last of 11 in the G2 Blue Diamond Prelude (Fillies) at Caulfield on February 7 over 1100m, 11 len behind Streisand with 56kg at $71. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/08/2026 | 180 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Jye Mcneil | 55kg | 1:00.27 | 4-6-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 800m | Soft | Akira Sugawara | 49kg | 0:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Luke P Dempsey | 0:48.29 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $350,750.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 56kg | 1:03.45 | 3-6-11 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Jamie Mott | 57kg | 0:58.33 | 5-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Jade Smith
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Jailhouse with 54.5kg at $151. Previously second-up ran last of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at Terang on March 17 over 1206m, slow going 12 len behind Buzitup carrying 57kg at $151. No easier this time and looks tested again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/08/2026 | 142 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Jade Smith | 54.5kg | 1:13.21 | 7-10-10 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1100m | Synthetic | Jade Smith | 1:08.29 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murtoa | 900m | Jade Smith | 0:57.66 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 29/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Avoca | 1300m | Good 4 | Chelsea Thompson | 53kg | 1:17.14 | 7-7-9 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/03/2026 | 26 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Terang | 1206m | Soft 6 | Cian Macredmond | 57kg | 1:13.10 | 4-6-9 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/02/2026 | 86 | MDN 3U | $19,500.00 | Kangaroo Island | 1050m | Good 4 | Polly Brewster | 54.5kg | 1:02.35 | 5-6-7 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/11/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $32,000.00 | Ararat | 1100m | Good 4 | Jade Smith | 53kg | 1:03.80 | 4-8-9 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $201.00 |
Jockey: Teo Nugent
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on August 24 over 1200m, 14 len behind Tag The Bride carrying 55.5kg at $61. Before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 9 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on August 9 over 1200m, 3 len behind My Time To Fly carrying 57.5kg at $101. Prefer to see her back in form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/08/2026 | 15 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Olivia East | 55.5kg | 1:10.57 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 14.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 09/08/2026 | 33 | MDN 3U | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1200m | Synthetic | Carleen Hefel | 57.5kg | 1:14.67 | 2-2-7 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/07/2026 | 41 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Ballarat Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Stephanie Hateley | 55.5kg | 0:58.88 | 6-6-10 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/05/2026 | 317 | MDN | $55,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Soft 7 | Lachlan Neindorf | 57.5kg | 0:59.47 | 6-10-11 | 10 |
| 10.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 850m | Good | Jake Noonan | 54kg | 0:50.93 | - | 0 |
| 3.65L | $0.00 |
| 13/13 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Dakotah Keane | 0:46.70 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 14/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Daniel Moor | 56kg | 0:58.16 | 1-3-11 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $201.00 |