We have expert betting tips for racing at Ballarat on Friday, which includes nine races at the quality meeting.
Punters get good value horse racing odds for the Victorian meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.
Ballarat racing tips
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Punters get value odds for Black Eyed Blonde, who has been threatening to win a race with back-to-back second placings.
The Wendy Kelly-trained mare placed at Moe and Sale, and with that run under her belt, she should be ready to fire.
Take the $3.80 odds before they shorten.
Stake: 2 Units
Pomah wasn’t far away from the prize on debut when fourth at Geelong, and she has improvement to come.
The three-year-old filly by Russian Camelot opened at $7.50 before firming into $5.50, and that’s a solid betting move.
Having Craig Williams in the saddle only adds to her appeal, so put her on top.
Stake: 1 Unit
Looking to score a debut win is Ludlum, who comes off a trial placing at Caulfield, which is often a good form guide for racing at Ballarat.
The three-year-old son of Rich Enuff comes from the in-form Graeme Begg stable, and Jordan Childs sticks with him from the trial.
Everything points towards a good debut effort.
Stake: 1.5 Units
Cinturato wasn’t far away when third on debut at Sale, and that could be a good form guide for this level of racing.
The Mark Walker-trained gelding by Shamus Award has plenty of improvement to come, and he shouldn’t take long to exit maidens.
The betting suggests as much, so include him in picks.
Stake: 2 Units
We have backed Like a Tiger in stronger races this preparation, so we’re happy to give him another chance.
The six-year-old has been close with two placings this time in, and he doesn’t need to improve much to handle this field.
Getting 1.5kg off his back could make all the difference.
Stake: 1 Unit
Star Rapper has yet to finish worse than third from five starts, and his form is good enough to handle this field.
The five-year-old son of Zoustar owns a win and four placings, including a second placing at his only start at Ballarat.
It’s not an easy field, but he’s good enough to go close.
Stake: 1 Unit
Gunning for consecutive wins is What You Will, who was too good for them at Geelong as a $14 chance.
Punters must take shorter odds this time around, but the penny might have dropped now. She owns two wins from six starts, and she could rise through the grades.
Getting weight off her back helps, and money has come for her.
Stake: 1 Unit
Forgot You has more class than most in this field, and if he’s ever going to get back to winning form, it’s on Friday.
The seven-year-old son of Savabeel is nearing the $1 million mark, and although he’s only a four-time winner, has faced tough fields throughout his career.
Blake Shinn rides, which adds to our confidence levels.
Stake: 2 Units
Punters get each-way odds for Here the Crowd, who has been all around the mark this preparation.
The five-year-old won earlier this prep before placing at Sandown last start, and form at Sandown typically stacks up well at Ballarat.
Getting 3kg off her back is all she needs to fire up.
Stake: 1 Unit
