Ballarat Racing Tips for Friday, June 12th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Ballarat on Friday, 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. (12:25) Global Turf Maiden (1200m)

#2 – Iberian Lynx @ $6.00

Iberian Lynx owns four placings from five starts, and he doesn’t mind racing on rain-affected tracks.

The four-year-old son of Toronado looked good at the jumpouts to prepare for this race, and he could hit the ground running.

He’s a well-related type with plenty to offer this campaign.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (13:00) McGrath Ballarat Maiden (1200m)

#2 – Circus Circus @ $4.00

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Circus Circus has been a touch expensive for punters, but the three-year-old filly shouldn’t take long to win a race.

The daughter of Pierro wasn’t far away when running third at Pakenham last start, and if she can find 1-2 lengths, she’ll break through soon.

$4 is a fair price from bookmakers for a nice type in the making.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (13:35) Brandt Maiden (1000m)

#7 – Gina’s a Star @ $5.00

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Gina’s a Star showed good speed when running second at Seymour last preparation, and something close to that effort would be enough to beat this field.

The four-year-old mare by Starspangledbanner wasn’t far away when running fourth at Geelong last start, and that’s a tidy form guide.

The wide draw isn’t ideal, but we’re happy to include her in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:10) Evergreen Turf Maiden (1400m)

#2 – Dreck @ $1.60

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The odds are short for Dreck, but after posting placings at Warrnambool and Hamilton, he should be tough to beat.

He has improved steadily throughout his career, and there isn’t too much depth in this race, and he should take advantage.

Include him in multi bets at the short odds.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 5. (14:45) Manhari Handicap (1500m)

#8 – Dancing Dolly @ $4.80

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Dancing Dolly hasn’t been at her best recently, but we’re giving the four-year-old mare another chance.

The daughter of Ace High won her only start at Ballarat, and returning to this track could be enough to get the job done.

Her each-way odds could shorten, so snap up the value.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:20) Hygain Edge Handicap (1100m)

#5 – Cavern @ $8.00

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Cavern pulled up lame last time out at Seymour, but the three-year-old gelding could bounce back in fine style.

The son of Brazen Beau wasn’t too far away when third at Sale fresh up, and a repeat of that effort should take him close.

It’s an even field, so the $8 odds appeal.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 7. (16:00) Sportsbet Race Previews BM66 (2036m)

#8 – High Tempo @ $4.20

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We’re snapping up the each-way odds for High Tempo before they continue to shorten.

The five-year-old mare won at Sale earlier this preparation before adding placings at Sale and last time out at Ballarat.

The form checks out, so include her in picks at value odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:40) Hygain Edge BM62 (1200m)

#10 – Russian Duchess @ $7.50

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Ciaron Maher lines up Russian Duchess, who owns a win and two placings from five career starts.

The three-year-old filly by Russian Revolution won at Geelong before placing at Caulfield, and that form stacks up nicely for this level.

$7.50 is a good price, so include her in picks as a top three chance.

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.