Ballarat Synthetic Racing Tips for Thursday, August 6th 2026

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We have expert betting tips for racing at Ballarat Synthetic 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. (13:00) Mortimer Petroleum Maiden (1400m)

#3 - Lepolo @ $3.10

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Money has come for Lepolo on debut after running solidly in a trial at Caulfield for fourth, which is an encouraging sign.

The three-year-old colt by Written Tycoon is bred to be better than average, and it pays to follow betting moves from this stable.

He could be well-backed to score, so take the current odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (13:30) Hertz Maiden (1500m)

#10 - Lancetta @ $2.45

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It won’t take Lancetta long to win a race following a third placing at Ballarat Synthetic, which is a good form guide.

The five-year-old mare by Justify opened at $3.10 before shortening with bookmakers, which isn’t a surprising move for the favourite.

She should prove tough to hold out, so include her in horse racing picks.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 3. (14:00) Global Turf Maiden (1000m)

#12 - What Once Was @ $4.50

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Punters get each-way odds for What Once Was, who ran well for second on debut Swan Hill after contesting the lead.

The three-year-old filly by Overshare will likely settle close to the pace from out wide, which should be enough to take her close.

55kg on her back helps, so she’s a solid each-way bet.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:30) Porter Plant Maiden (1200m)

#7 - Havana Moon @ $7.50

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Havana Moon should get all favours off the inside draw, and she has been right around the mark with two placings this preparation.

The five-year-old mare by Russian Revolution placed at Ballarat and Mildura, and she doesn’t need to improve too much to handle this field.

We expect her to give punters a sight.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (15:00) Manhari BM70 (1200m)

#1 - Spirited Defence @ $2.50

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Spirited Defence is a course specialist with six runs for four wins and two second placings, and that record could improve on Thursday.

The six-year-old son of National Defense won here two starts back by two lengths in this company, and getting back to this track could be enough to see his winning form return.

Money has come for him, and having John Allen in the saddle helps.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 6. (15:30) Hygain Edge BM56 (1100m)

#5 - Starburst @ $2.10

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Starburst was only a short margin behind the winner last time out, and she has been heavily backed to score.

The four-year-old mare by Magnus didn’t have all favours when running wide throughout and getting 2kg off her back is enough to take her close.

The $2.10 odds could firm to an odds-on quote on race day.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (16:00) Sportsbet More Places BM66 (2100m)

#5 - Love Sparkles @ $4.80

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Lucy Yeomans lines up Love Sparkles, who won at Pakenham Synthetic fresh up before battling for fifth last time out.

The six-year-old mare by Embellish is a four-time winner overall, and it won’t take her long to get back to winning form.

Money has come for her throughout the week, which is a good sign.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:30) Hygain Edge BM66 (1500m)

#5 - Quello Dorato @ $4.20

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Quello Dorato was too good for them at Ballarat Synthetic last time out, and he runs his best races at the track with two wins and a placing.

The six-year-old son of Trapeze Artist will need luck from the wide draw, but he has time to find cover from out wide.

The each-way odds are good enough to include in horse racing picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl Curnow 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.

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