Racing Tips

Ballarat Racing Tips: Sunday, May 9th

Billy Bestford is keen to round out the weekend with a few winners, betting into three races today.

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Billy Bestford
9 May 2021

Sunday racing takes us to Ballarat where there are 9 races on the card and the sun is predicted to be shining full the whole day. The track is currently rated a soft 6 and with the rail out 4 metres.

Best Bet: Race 5 – (2) Logan Street Lion

It looks a tricky card but Billy Bestford has narrowed down a couple of races which he is keen to bet into. Check out his preview and best bets below.

Race 1

Cressbells Mdn Plate (1100m)
12:10pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Cressbells Mdn Plate (1100m) 12:10pm (AEDT)
1. Deprivation (2) J: Michael Walker (58kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
2. Express Master (3) J: Beau Mertens (58kg) T: Thomas Nikolic	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.6	4.35	4.2
3. Golden Monkey (16) J: Ms Jamie Kah (58kg) T: Clayton Douglas
4. Jimmy Don't Cry (9) J: Craig Newitt (58kg) T: G Eurell	27	31	31	31	31	31
5. Mighty Whirlwind (11) J: Michael Poy (58kg) T: Daniel Williams	61	71	71	91	93	71
6. Mr Freeze (8) J: Dean Holland (58kg) T: J P Salanitri	18	18	19	19	17.6	18
7. Oakleigh (12) J: Daniel Moor (58kg) T: R J Besanko	16	16	17	18	18.2	17
8. Ostracised (1) J: Jye Mcneil (58kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes	2.3	2.35	2.4	2.6	2.15	2.3
9. Pentegra (15) J: Jake Noonan (58kg) T: S P Nichols
10. Sudoko (14) J: Luke Currie (58kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	9	9	9.5	9.5	9.4	9
11. War Dog (13) J: Patrick Moloney (58kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
12. American Actress (10) J: Unknown (56kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young
13. Brookline (6) J: Ben Allen (56kg) T: Archie Alexander	16	18	19	18	17.6	18
14. Dream Witness (4) J: Michael Dee (56kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young	4	3.9	3.8	4	4.2	3.8
15. Linas Legend (5) J: Ben Allen (58kg) T: D T O'brien
16. Fight On Shades (7) J: Unknown (58kg) T: M J Williams

Odds Last Updated: May 9, 2021, 12:12pm (AEDT)

(2) Express Master has caught the eye at recent jumpouts and looks a horse with a fair bit of ability. Early market support is encouraging and barrier 3 will ensure an economical run throughout. Pretty keen he can make a winning debut here.

(8) Ostracised has the benefit of race experience and was well supported leading into that debut run. Showed good speed and will likely be the one they’ll all have to run down.

Tip: (2) Express Master - $3.30 at Bet365

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Express Master

Race 2

Pipe Pro Direct. Drilling Mdn (1100m)
12:45pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Pipe Pro Direct. Drilling Mdn (1100m) 12:45pm (AEDT)
1. Krayzelburg (9) J: Neil Farley (59.5kg) T: Ms M Cunningham	61	71	67	101	73	71
2. Mutinous (2) J: Patrick Moloney (59.5kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	9	9	9	10	9.8	9.5
3. Strategy (6) J: Joe Bowditch (59.5kg) T: Lloyd Kennewell	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.7	3.75	3.6
4. The Waterman (11) J: Luke Currie (59.5kg) T: T & C Mcevoy	7	7	7.5	7.5	7.2	7
5. Chelsea Toff (4) J: Lewis German (57.5kg) T: Ben O'farrell	91	101	101	101	111	101
6. Francine (5) J: Jake Noonan (57.5kg) T: Aaron Purcell
7. In Hot Water (8) J: Damien Thornton (57.5kg) T: M J Williams	6.5	6	6	6	5.2	6
8. Lady Cumberland (10) J: John Allen (57.5kg) T: Dean Larsson	2.4	2.4	2.35	2.6	2.4	2.3
9. Panacea (3) J: Jye Mcneil (57.5kg) T: T Dabernig & B Hayes	15	16	17	17	14	16
10. Ruby With Attitude (7) J: Jamie Gibbons (57.5kg) T: P J Sullivan	91	101	151	151	161	101
11. Who Are Those Guys (1) J: Will Gordon (57kg) T: Anthony Cosgriff	26	26	41	26	32	23

Odds Last Updated: May 9, 2021, 12:47pm (AEDT)

Race 3

Cervus Equipment Mdn Plate (1200m)
1:20pm (AEDT)

Race 3 Cervus Equipment Mdn Plate (1200m) 1:20pm (AEDT)
1. Charlie's Tin (5) J: Damien Thornton (58kg) T: M J Williams	18	20	20	19	20.5	17
2. Eyestryke (10) J: Patrick Moloney (58kg) T: M J Williams	41	41	51	61	57	41
3. Steady Jam (6) J: Craig Newitt (58kg) T: B M Cole	91	101	101	151	161	101
4. Steel The Moment (9) J: Neil Farley (58kg) T: Shay Keating	21	21	26	31	32	21
5. Trading Kisses (11) J: Will Gordon (58kg) T: M Woodhouse	81	101	101	101	111	101
6. Visualising (8) J: Jamie Mott (58kg) T: G Eurell	2.9	2.9	3	3.1	2.65	2.9
7. Yes Yeah Always (4) J: Jake Noonan (58kg) T: S P Nichols
8. Foxy Frida (7) J: John Allen (56kg) T: Andrew Noblet	1.9	2	1.95	2.1	1.98	2
9. Gotta Be Honest (2) J: Dean Holland (56kg) T: J P Salanitri	15	15	17	18	14.8	14
10. Gunna Gunna (1) J: Joe Bowditch (56kg) T: Chris Calthorpe	9.5	10	9	10	10	9
11. Heleva Deel (3) J: Ben Allen (56kg) T: Henry Dwyer	12	13	14	15	12.6	13

Odds Last Updated: May 9, 2021, 1:22pm (AEDT)

Race 4

The Haymarket Mdn Plate (1600m)
1:55pm (AEDT)

Race 4 The Haymarket Mdn Plate (1600m) 1:55pm (AEDT)
1. Bantha (4) J: Jake Noonan (59.5kg) T: S P Nichols	67	81	81	101	111	81
2. Bequester (9) J: Arron Lynch (59.5kg) T: Aaron Laing	61	67	61	91	93	71
3. Burleigh Boy (7) J: John Allen (59.5kg) T: D T O'brien	1.4	1.4	1.35	1.45	1.33	1.4
4. Headman (11) J: Ms Alana Kelly (59.5kg) T: D S Archard	51	51	51	81	83	51
5. Lord Wonder (5) J: Jye Mcneil (59.5kg) T: E Jusufovic
6. Silver Mayne (1) J: Damien Thornton (59.5kg) T: G A Thornton	31	34	31	41	36	31
7. Stats (10) J: Jamie Mott (59.5kg) T: G Eurell	3.3	3.3	3.2	3.3	3.35	3.4
8. Trust But Verify (2) J: Will Gordon (59.5kg) T: Tammy Birnie	81	81	81	101	111	81
9. Bottom Deck (6) J: Neil Farley (57.5kg) T: G A Osborne	16	15	15	21	17.2	16
10. Morphling (8) J: Joe Bowditch (57.5kg) T: Lloyd Kennewell	13	13	13	12	15.2	12
11. Scotch Sun (3) J: Ms Mikaela Lawrence (57.5kg) T: D W Whitworth	67	71	71	81	83	71

Odds Last Updated: May 9, 2021, 1:57pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Sam Miranda Hcp (C1) (1600m)
2:30pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Sam Miranda Hcp (C1) (1600m) 2:30pm (AEDT)
1. Pearlman (4) J: John Allen (60kg) T: Amy Mcdonald	11	10	10	10	10.8	9.5
2. Logan Street Lion (8) J: Damien Thornton (59.5kg) T: C J Waller	1.8	1.8	1.85	2	1.76	1.7
3. Wise Counsel (13) J: Jye Mcneil (59.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	17	18	19	19	17.2	19
4. Arivakova (5) J: Ben Allen (59kg) T: Archie Alexander	101	91	81	101	121	81
5. Marcolt (12) J: Michael Walker (59kg) T: Patrick Payne	5.5	5.5	6	6	5.7	5.5
6. Dissonance (11) J: Craig Robertson (58.5kg) T: M A Kavanagh	18	19	20	19	19.6	21
7. Wunambal (9) J: Michael Dee (58.5kg) T: M M Laurie	51	51	41	61	51	51
8. Montia (10) J: Luke Currie (57.5kg) T: T Dabernig & B Hayes	13	14	14	14	14	14
9. Scissors (3) J: Jamie Mott (57.5kg) T: M D Moroney	8.5	8.5	8.5	8.5	7.7	8.5
10. Night Hussler (7) J: Joe Bowditch (57kg) T: Lloyd Kennewell	13	14	14	15	13.6	14
11. Miette Star (1) J: Jack Hill (56.5kg) T: Robert Hickmott
12. Foxtrot Mo (6) J: Teodore Nugent (56kg) T: Dale Plant
13. Denominator (2) J: Ms Christine Puls (54kg) T: Lynne Halliday	101	151	151	201	221	151

Odds Last Updated: May 9, 2021, 2:32pm (AEDT)

(2) Logan Street Lion could not have been more impressive on debut over 1400m and now gets up to the mile 2nd up here. Looks above average and defeated Burleigh Boy there who jumps a very short favourite in race 4. Should be winning again with even luck.

(1 Pearlman was very good when making his Australian debut. Didn’t have the best of luck there and will be all the better for the run. Looked to be getting warmed up late and should enjoy the step up in trip.

(5) Marcolt bolted in last start after putting the writing on the wall in previous career starts. Has been good winning form behind him from that last start win.

Tip: (2) Logan Street Lion - $2.40 at TopSport

Betting Strategy: 1.5 unit WIN Logan Street Lion

Race 6

Porter Plant (Bm78) (1400m)
3:05pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Porter Plant (Bm78) (1400m) 3:05pm (AEDT)
1. Vungers (5) J: Harry Grace (62.5kg) T: B C Hearps	9	9	10	10	10	9.5
2. Sonaree (3) J: Jamie Mott (58.5kg) T: T Dabernig & B Hayes	12	12	13	12	11.8	13
3. Reckoning (9) J: Brett Prebble (58kg) T: Nick Ryan	4.2	4.2	4.2	4	4.4	4.2
4. Sig Positano (6) J: Michael Walker (58kg) T: Patrick Payne
5. Secret Vega (10) J: Jye Mcneil (57kg) T: Will Clarken
6. Smoke Bomb (2) J: Luke Currie (57kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	8	8.5	9.5	9.5	7.3	8.5
7. Lord Gododdin (4) J: Neil Farley (56.5kg) T: D C Saxon	71	91	151	101	111	101
8. Taksu (8) J: John Allen (56kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	3	3	2.7	3.3	2.85	3.1
9. Wings Of Pastrami (1) J: Ben Allen (56kg) T: J R Searle	3.8	4	3.9	3.7	4.2	4.2
10. Love 'N' Peace (7) J: Dean Holland (54.5kg) T: T & C Mcevoy	12	12	13	15	12	12

Odds Last Updated: May 9, 2021, 3:07pm (AEDT)

Race 7

Hygain Winners Choice Hcp (58) (1400m)
3:40pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Hygain Winners Choice Hcp (58) (1400m) 3:40pm (AEDT)
1. Lion's Tooth (18) J: Daniel Moor (60kg) T: M Ellerton & S Zahra
2. Unchain My Bike (4) J: Craig Newitt (60kg) T: Gavin Bedggood	5.5	5	5	5.5	5.8	5.5
3. Winsome Voyage (6) J: John Allen (60kg) T: Dean Larsson	3.1	3.2	3.3	3.1	3.15	3.2
4. Chavuma (10) J: Jamie Mott (59.5kg) T: B J Mccarthy	18	18	20	19	17.6	21
5. Galaxy Pirate (17) J: Dean Holland (59.5kg) T: Thomas Conlan	15	15	17	18	17	15
6. Cyclone Tim (3) J: Jack Hill (58.5kg) T: Michael Trotter	20	21	21	21	18.6	23
7. Celestial Story (9) J: Teodore Nugent (58kg) T: K M Elford	81	81	61	51	77	81
8. The Olympian (1) J: Luke Currie (58kg) T: T & C Mcevoy	7.5	7.5	8.5	7.5	7	7
9. Xingyun (13) J: Brett Prebble (58kg) T: David & Coral Feek	16	16	17	16	17.2	17
10. Cheronkoh (8) J: Jye Mcneil (57.5kg) T: K L Corstens	8.5	9	8	8.5	8	9.5
11. Numerate (7) J: Patrick Moloney (57.5kg) T: Ms M Harry	35	41	41	31	51	51
12. Recompensa (5) J: Jake Noonan (57.5kg) T: S P Nichols	9	9	9.5	10	9.3	9
13. Rushin' Rhonda (16) J: Joe Bowditch (57.5kg) T: Symon Wilde
14. Kissing Game (11) J: Neil Farley (56.5kg) T: Thomas Carberry	27	31	34	31	30	34
15. Billieo (12) J: Ms Jade Darose (55kg) T: Mark Stephenson	61	71	91	71	83	81
16. Hawkestone (2) J: Michael Poy (56kg) T: Neville Aulich	16	18	19	19	17	18
17. Time Tunnel (15) J: Ms Alana Kelly (54.5kg) T: Deanne Taylor
18. Shultzy (14) J: Neil Farley (59kg) T: Pat Cannon

Odds Last Updated: May 9, 2021, 3:42pm (AEDT)

Race 8

Sportsbet Same Race Multi-Bm64 (1400m)
4:15pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Sportsbet Same Race Multi-Bm64 (1400m) 4:15pm (AEDT)
1. On The Tiles (18) J: Jason Maskiell (61kg) T: Peter Gelagotis	15	16	16	15	15	17
2. Excuses Excuses (5) J: Harry Grace (60.5kg) T: P A Preusker	7	7	7	7	6.6	7
3. Big Brew (19) J: Craig Robertson (60kg) T: M A Kavanagh	12	12	13	13	10.6	13
4. Seiners Express (15) J: John Allen (59.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	3.8	3.8	3.9	4	3.95	4
5. Our August Rose (13) J: Ms Mikaela Lawrence (59kg) T: Robert Hickmott	12	12	12	13	13	12
6. Skywolf (16) J: Jye Mcneil (59kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
7. Think Winning (4) J: Jamie Mott (58.5kg) T: T & C Mcevoy	8.5	8.5	9	9	8.1	9
8. Duns 'N' Roses (7) J: Logan Mcneil (58kg) T: Rhys Archard	101	101	151	151	121	101
9. Run Walrus Run (2) J: Damien Thornton (58kg) T: Shea Eden	14	15	18	18	12	17
10. I Am Verve (8) J: Daniel Moor (57kg) T: M Ellerton & S Zahra	34	41	41	31	41	51
11. Petticoat Junction (14) J: Ms Alana Kelly (57kg) T: Amy Mcdonald	151	126	151	101	131	101
12. Safeeya (3) J: Michael Walker (57kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	3	2.9	3	3.2	3.15	3
13. Suretoshine (11) J: Craig Newitt (57kg) T: Shea Eden
14. Ready To Indulge (6) J: Ben Allen (56kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	17	17	19	21	18.2	19
15. D'oro Rain (12) J: Brian Park (56kg) T: Ms W Kelly
16. Rhode Scholar (17) J: Unknown (57.5kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young
17. Pouvoir De Soie (10) J: Joe Bowditch (55.5kg) T: Lloyd Kennewell
18. Te Ata (20) J: Unknown (60.5kg) T: Declan Maher
19. Yulong Patrol (1) J: Unknown (62kg) T: Andrew Bobbin
20. Eitilt (9) J: Unknown (61kg) T: Brent Stanley

Odds Last Updated: May 9, 2021, 4:17pm (AEDT)

Race 9

Hygain Winners Choice (Bm64) (1200m)
4:50pm (AEDT)

Race 9 Hygain Winners Choice (Bm64) (1200m) 4:50pm (AEDT)
1. Night Guy (20) J: Ms Mikaela Lawrence (62kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
2. Ville Chanson (3) J: Patrick Moloney (62kg) T: Ms M Lawson	41	41	51	61	47	41
3. Southern Turf (18) J: Ms Alana Kelly (61kg) T: G A Osborne
4. Oh So Rewarding (14) J: Jamie Mott (60kg) T: B J Mccarthy	27	31	31	31	28.5	34
5. Kamien (5) J: Jason Maskiell (59.5kg) T: Peter Gelagotis	15	16	17	15	13.4	18
6. Pembroke Castle (2) J: Logan Mcneil (59.5kg) T: S V Brown	151	151	101	101	151	151
7. Teramia (6) J: Michael Dee (59.5kg) T: M M Laurie	2.7	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.95	2.9
8. Cheeky Peaky (9) J: Brett Prebble (59kg) T: P A Preusker	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.1	6.5
9. Jugs (4) J: Daniel Moor (59kg) T: Gavin Bedggood	31	34	41	41	40	41
10. Son Of Bielski (7) J: Ben Allen (59kg) T: S V Brown	7.5	8	9	9	8.9	7.5
11. Ayahuasca (17) J: Luke Currie (57.5kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	6	6	6	6.5	6	6
12. No Nay Emerald (19) J: Ms Tatum Bull (57.5kg) T: Mitchell Freedman
13. Sheeza Tilly (10) J: Neil Farley (57kg) T: N A Blackiston
14. Sea Princess (16) J: Dean Holland (56.5kg) T: A & S Freedman
15. Epic Ranger (11) J: Jack Hill (58.5kg) T: Robert Hickmott	10	11	9	9	10	12
16. Uno Veloce (1) J: Joe Bowditch (56.5kg) T: Lloyd Kennewell
17. Sun Samurai (8) J: Neil Farley (58.5kg) T: Tammy Birnie	17	18	18	17	18.2	21
18. Big Darryl (15) J: Unknown (58.5kg) T: Andrew Homann
19. Inspired Sun (12) J: John Allen (58kg) T: V L Malady	7.5	7.5	7	8.5	6.6	7.5
20. Maazle (13) J: Unknown (58kg) T: Andrew Homann

Odds Last Updated: May 9, 2021, 4:52pm (AEDT)

Pretty keen on the chances of (7) Teramia who drops back in grade here after a narrow defeat in a good BM70. Should take plenty of benefit from that run and is still a horse with upside. Is a winner over this trip and will enjoy a perfect run from gate 6.

(19) Inspired Sun looks the main danger after a very good fresh run and looks suited in a race like this. Only concern is the career strike rate but race fitness on his side compared to many of his rivals will help here.

(11) Ayahuasca was put away quickly after an impressive debut win and will only need to improve from that to be a winning chance. Will need luck from the draw but looks smart.

Tip: (7) Teramia - $2.95 at SportsBetting

Betting Strategy: 1 unit WIN Teramia

Billy Bestford

Billy has been an avid racing fan ever since he and a few mates started a punters club once they turned 18. Following the initial punters clubs, he was properly hooked after landing a nice collect on Admire Rakti in the 2014 Caulfield Cup and has had a soft spot for Japanese horses ever since. Is a massive fan of 'blinkers first time' and has been known to enjoy a 'Hail Mary' multi. Loves punting across metro Sydney and Melbourne every Saturday but isn't scared to venture West late in the day to find a Pikey special.