Ballarat Synthetic Racing Tips for Friday, June 26th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Ballarat Synthetic 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. (12:30) Porter Plant Maiden (1400m)

#1 – Contours @ $1.85

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Contours wasn’t far away from the prize during his first preparation, and there has been a stack of money come for him.

The three-year-old looked good at the jumpouts to prepare for his return, and he doesn’t need to improve much to beat this field.

3kg comes off his back, so include him in multi bets.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (13:05) Brant Maiden (1400m)

#8 – Libby Ann @ $7.00

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Libby Ann is nearing an overdue maiden win after posting seven placings from 17 starts, and this could be her time to shine.

The five-year-old mare by Tarzino hasn’t had the best luck this season, but that could change on the synthetic track.

The odds make her a worthwhile inclusion.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (13:40) Global Turf Maiden (1200m)

#11 – Expensive Taste @ $2.10

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Expensive Taste has attracted plenty of betting support as the favourite, and she shouldn’t let punters down.

The two-year-old filly ran third at Flemington last start at Group 2 level, which is an excellent form guide for racing at Ballarat.

This is her chance to exit maidens and progress to bigger things.

Stake: 2.5 Units

Race 4. (14:15) Mitty Maiden (1000m)

#11 – Tennessee Spirit @ $2.45

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Tennessee Spirit didn’t enjoy running in heavy conditions last start, so coming to the synthetic should help her chances.

The three-year-old filly by Capitalist showed form prior with four placings from four starts, and she’s another filly that won’t take long to win a race.

Dropping to 54.5kg is ideal, so she goes on top.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (14:50) Manhari BM62 (1000m)

#7 – Bliss Bomb @ $3.80

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Lloyd Kennewell lines up Bliss Bomb, who ended last preparation with a tidy win at Seymour.

The three-year-old filly by Tassort should make a solid return to the races, and although barrier eight is a tough draw over 1000m, she has good natural speed.

Money has started to come for her, so her odds could firm on race day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (15:25) Hygain Edge BM56 (1200m)

#1 – Magnardo @ $2.90

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Magnardo lost no admirers when running second at Ballarat Synthetic last start, and we’re happy to give her another chance.

The four-year-old mare by Toronado had been on a long winning streak prior to the defeat, and she could get right back to her winning ways.

$2.90 is a good price, so include her in horse racing picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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

#1 – Bad Blood @ $2.30

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Bad Blood was too swift for them on debut when scoring at Stawell, and he could remain unbeaten on Friday.

The three-year-old son of Dirty Work opened at $2.80 before shortening, and that’s a good sign for a runner from the McEvoy stable.

He will get back in the run and hit the line with purpose.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 8. (16:40) Hygain Edge BM56 (1500m)

#10 – She’s a Con @ $4.80

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She’s a Con gets her chance to turn her form around after a series of moderate efforts on grass surfaces.

Coming to the synthetic surface could be enough to see her best form return, and we’re happy to take the risk.

Her odds have shortened, and a betting move would be telling.

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.