Ballarat

Today, February 22, 2025Flat4f

Verdict

Competitive affair. CHARCOALS (2) is a lightly raced type who profiles well having won nicely as a $2.05 favourite first up at Seymour over this trip 38 days ago. He won his maiden easily second up last time in and should be charging at them late. SPEIR (1) won two in a row over this trip in good time before starting a hot favourite in the 888m race at Moonee Valley and just being out sprinted. Happy to forgive that very unique distance, he'll likely land in front here and take plenty of catching. MAJESTICITY (6) has been good in two runs back from a spell and rates a key chance. LOAFER (10) wasn't beaten far on-speed last start and has to be included in this line up.

2. Charcoals
1. Speir
Viasain

R7 1000m Hcap

1. 1. Speir
J: STEPHANIE HATELEYT: JACK LAING
F: 2113
Price History:
1.91
Age:
4
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Going well. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Moonee Valley Bm64 on February 7 over 888m, 0.8 len behind Fileeta carrying 58.5kg at $1.50. The race before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Cranbourne Cl1 January 18 over 1000m defeating Flash 'N' Dash with 58kg at $1.55. Will be very hard to catch.
2. 2. Charcoals
J: BILLY EGANT: ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
F: x31x1
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
38
Verdict
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.3 len at Seymour Bm64 January 16 over 1000m defeating Royal Lass carrying 57.5kg at $2.05. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Wangaratta 3yo Mdn-Sw October 8 over 1100m defeating Flitgrove with 58kg at $1.90. Hat-trick is on the cards. Go close.
6. 6. Majesticity
J: WILL GORDONT: MATTHEW SMERDON
F: 15x13
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 2.75 len at Pakenham 0 - 62 January 10 over 1000m defeating Snappy Tycoon carrying 58kg at $2.50. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on January 31 over 955m, 0.8 len behind Lazy Susan with 58kg at $2.90. In form and will be hard to beat.
10. 10. Loafer
J: JAYLAH KENNEDYT: ARCHIE ALEXANDER
F: x1553
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Useful type. Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Horsham Bm64 on February 4 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Suzido carrying 58kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 9 at Geelong Bm64 on January 15 over 1312m, 5.5 len behind Merrigold with 57.5kg at $9. Not far away of late. Rough hope.
11. 11. Miss Toronado
J: ALANA KELLYT: THOMAS CONLAN
F: x5331
Price History:
15.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Most recently favourite; won by 6 len at Hanging Rock Bm58 January 26 over 1000m defeating Jumping Power Two with 57.5kg at $2.70. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Mornington F&M Bm58 on January 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Corrupted carrying 56.5kg at $4. This might prove too tough.
8. 8. Tom The Star
J: ROSE HAMMONDT: ANDREW BOBBIN
F: 1155x
Price History:
34.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
205
Verdict
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Swan Hill Bm64 August 2 over 975m, 1.75 len behind Simple Times carrying 59kg at $21. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Echuca Bm58 November 7 2023 over 1000m, 6 len behind Nolan with 57kg at $11. Prefer to see how he has returned.
12. 12. Raging Monkey
J: SAM KENNEDYT: LESLIE ROBERTSON
F: 45706
Price History:
126.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Seymour Bm64 on February 12 over 1000m, 4 len behind Krysanova with 54kg at $101. The start before that second last of 11 at Wangaratta Bm64 on February 6 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Cap Ten with 52kg at $81. Needs to do more.

Non-Runners

5. 5. Salsa Fellow
J: ALYSHA WARRENT: HENRY DWYER
F: 72831
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Most recently favourite; won by a head at Kilmore Bm58 February 11 over 1112m defeating Babalola with 61kg at $3.40. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Geelong Bm64 on January 28 over 1125m, 1.1 len behind Pick 'N' Mix with 57kg at $6.50. This might be too rich.
9. 9. Fully Calculated
J: MICHAEL DEET: BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
F: 2614x
Price History:
9.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
136
Verdict
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Mornington F&M Bm64 October 10 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Nova Lights with 56kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 18 over 1000m defeating Qaraar with 55kg at $4.50. Can sneak into the finish.
4. Viasain
J: HARRY COFFEYT: JOHN MCARDLE
F: 36x14
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
2
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; won by 1.75 len at Pakenham 0 - 64 January 23 over 1000m defeating Spicy Margs carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on September 4 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind Pieris with 59kg at $17. Big chance for the double.
3. 3. Lascars
J: MADISON LLOYDT: MICHAEL JONES
F: 5x65x
Price History:
67.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
259
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Swan Hill Bm70 June 9 over 975m, 0.7 len behind Messignadi with 57.5kg at $15. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Werribee Bm64 May 17 over 1008m, soft track; 3 len behind Tori's Dee with 61kg at $8. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

Ballarat

Bet Slip