Ballarat Racing Tips for Sunday, July 12th 2026

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

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

Race 1. (12:00) Global Turf Maiden (1200m)

#7 – Dream Suite

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Dream Suite is on debut for the McEvoy stable, and the breeding suggests that she won’t need time to find her feet.

The two-year-old filly by Ocean Park is out of a Kiwi mare, so the heavy conditions shouldn’t worry her too much.

Barrier four is ideal, and she could make a winning debut.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (12:40) Ballarat Electrical Company Maiden (1100m)

#10 – Social Pages

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Looking to improve on a debut sixth is Social Pages, who should only improve with that run under her belt.

The three-year-old filly gets the benefit of a 2kg claimer in the saddle and being from the Ciaron Maher stable helps.

Punters should expect a top three finish.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (13:20) Lab Plumbing Maiden (1600m)

#9 – Defarzio

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Defarzio could have a fair amount of ability for Lindsay Park after looking good when winning a jumpout at Flemington.

The two-year-old son of Zousain wouldn’t have been far off starting his career in town based on his jumpout win, so this is an easier level of racing.

Betting markets will be a good guide, so look for a betting move.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (14:00) Evergreen Turf BM66 (1600m)

#1 – Autumnheat

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Autumnheat showed consistency last preparation when scoring wins at Bendigo and Geelong before placing at Bendigo and Donald.

The four-year-old son of Too Darn Hot gets every chance to win fresh up, and punters should get each-way odds from bookies.

Barrier two is ideal, and he’s strong enough to carry the weight.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (14:40) Manhari Maiden (1600m)

#3 – De Ascot

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The three-year-old son of D’argento ran well for second on debut, and he’s our best bet to go one better.

He handled the wet track well when finishing second at Geelong, running just a nose behind Shades of Stardom, which is a good form guide.

Barrier two suits, so we expect a tidy effort.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 6. (15:20) Hygain Edge BM66 (1400m)

#6 – Vianarra

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Each-way value is with Vianarra, who is already a two-time winner this preparation, and he could add another.

The four-year-old son of Shalaa has yet to fire in three runs on heavy tracks, but he wasn’t far away in soft conditions at Caulfield last start.

We’re taking a risk with him, but he could pay off loyal punters.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:00) Sportsbet Green Tick C1 (1200m)

#2 – Golden Magnate

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Golden Magnate showed good speed to win on debut at Moe, and although beaten twice since, he has upside.

The three-year-old son of Magnus ran seventh at Caulfield in a tough race, and she made good late ground at Sale last start.

It’s an even field, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:40) Hygain Edge BM62 (1000m)

#5 – Our Wynd Chymes

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Our Wynd Chymes won well on debut at Ballarat before posting back-to-back second placings at the same track.

The three-year-old filly by Spirit of Boom has yet to finish worse than second at the track, so she should prove tough to beat.

Look for a betting push on race day.

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.