Ballarat Synthetic Racing Tips for Thursday, July 2nd 2026

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 (1200m)

#2 – Judas Tree @ $2.20

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Team McEvoy lines up Judas Tree, who has shown good form at the jumpouts when winning at Flemington and Werribee.

The two-year-old gelding by Blue Point is a well-related type, and it’s good to see early money come for him throughout the week.

The $2.20 odds could firm considerably on race day, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 2. (13:30) Brandt Maiden (1200m)

#12 – Unstirred @ $2.20

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We’re backing another McEvoy-trained runner on debut with Unstirred, who showed speed when winning a jumpout at Flemington.

The two-year-old son of Exceed and Excel, who is bred to show early speed, and getting barrier three is ideal.

He should settle handy to the speed and give punters a sight.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (14:00) Global Turf Maiden (1400m)

#9 – The Archer @ $7.50

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The Archer improved to run third last time out at Ballarat Synthetic, and a similar effort could be enough to take him close.

The three-year-old son of Shooting to Win ran at $61 odds on that occasion, and it’s no surprise to see him run at shorter odds here.

Include him in horse racing picks at value odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 4. (14:30) Porter Plant Maiden (1400m)

#5 – Pride of Mandy @ $4.20

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Pride of Mandy is better for two runs back from a spell, including a third placing at Werribee fresh up before running sixth at Caulfield.

The three-year-old filly by Written Tycoon faced a tough maiden field last start, so she will find this more to her liking.

We expect her to settle on speed and give a good kick down the straight.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (15:00) Manhari BM62 (2100m)

#3 – Pharoah’s Glory @ $5.00

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Punters get each-way odds for Pharoah’s Glory, who scored at Stawell two starts back before struggling at Swan Hill.

The four-year-old mare by American Pharoah runs best on good surfaces with two wins and four placings from nine starts, so the form stacks up.

Dropping in class is ideal, so we expect her best form to return.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:30) Hygain Edge C1 (1200m)

#3 – Angel in Black @ $4.80

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Angel in Black was too good for them at Pakenham fresh up, and it was a good way to start her career on synthetic tracks.

The three-year-old filly by Shamus Award scored by just under a length over Shares, who won well on Tuesday, so the form stacks up.

Barrier two is ideal, and she could settle closer to the speed and finish over the top of them.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 7. (16:00) Sportsbet Fast Form BM70 (1000m)

#5 – Lake Forest @ $1.95

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Seeking back-to-back wins is Lake Forest, who won by two lengths at Pakenham last start, which is an ideal form guide for this race.

The four-year-old son of Written Tycoon owns three wins and five placings from 12 starts, and he has yet to finish worse than second over the distance.

Everything points towards another winning effort, so back him with confidence.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 8. (16:30) Hygain Edge BM56 (1500m)

#1 – Shooter McGavin @ $6.50

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Shane Jackson lines up Shooter McGavin, who won earlier this preparation at Stawell before posting back-to-back placings at Ballarat.

The five-year-old has yet to win on a synthetic track, but he has been close with three second placings, so he enjoys the surface.

3kg comes off his back to help with the big weight, so take the each-way odds.

Stake: 1 Unit

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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.

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