Ballarat Racing Tips for Thursday, April 30th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Ballarat on Thursday, which includes eight races at the quality meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (13:30) Global Turf Maiden (1200m)

#1 – Adakite @ $5.00

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Punters get each-way odds for Adakite in the opening race, who looks to score on debut.

The two-year-old filly is bred to be better than average, and she comes off two jumpout wins at Sandown and Mornington.

It’s tough to overlook that form, so include at nice odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (14:00) Evergreen Turf Maiden (1100m)

#3 – Royal Honour @ $2.00

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Royal Honour is nearing a win after another placing at Pakenham last start, making it four starts for four placings.

The three-year-old son of Blue Point was only narrowly beaten on the line, so he should derive plenty of confidence from the run.

He’s worth including in multis at the odds.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 3. (14:30) Whitford Liquid Waste Maiden (1400m)

#2 – Best Terms @ $2.45

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Team McEvoy lines up Best Terms, who hasn’t been far off a win after posting two placings from three starts.

The three-year-old son of Maurice ran second at Seymour last time out, and something close to that should be enough against this field.

We expect his odds to firm on race day.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (15:00) Brandt Maiden (2600m)

#7 – Ateyate @ $13.00

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Punters get big odds for Ateyate, who ran second at Stony Creek earlier this preparation, and he wasn’t far away last start.

The three-year-old son of Savabeel has fitness under his belt now, and this stable usually gets them right on race day.

Barrier three suits and rising to 2600m should be up his alley.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (15:30) Manhari C1 (1200m)

#7 – Axiom @ $6.50

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It’s an even betting field, so we’re taking the value odds for the three-year-old gelding by Exceedance.

He owns a win and three placings from seven starts, including a second placing at Sale last start, which is a good form guide.

Barrier 11 isn’t ideal, so luck is required, but he could finish off best.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (16:00) Hygain Edge BM62 (1500m)

#13 – Upstage @ $4.80

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Punters get each-way odds for Upstage, who scored a breakthrough win at Pakenham last time out.

The win was always coming off placing in three of her first four starts, and this race is there for the taking on Thursday.

Given the odds, we’re happy to include her in our horse racing picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:30) Sportsbet Get on Extra BM70 (2000m)

#4 – All So Clear @ $6.00

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Looking to score an overdue win is All So Clear, who comes off a tidy third placing at Sandown.

The seven-year-old son of So You Think owns three wins and three placings from seven attempts at Ballarat, so he’s a course specialist.

2kg comes off his back to help with the weight, so he’s a good bet.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 8. (17:00) Hygain Edge BM62 (1100m)

#4 – Thinking of Gerty @ $6.00

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Thinking of Gerty wasn’t far away when running second at Donald fresh up, and slight improvement should be enough to take her close.

The five-year-old mare by Puissance de Lune has finished in the placings in 12 of her 17 starts, so she’s a consistent type.

Money has come for her, which makes her a worthwhile bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.