BALLARAT PREVIEW AND TIPS | EXPERT TIPS | WEDNESDAY APRIL 2ND 2025
RAIL: 6m | TRACK: Good 4
Expect the track plays evenly.
Best Bets

Jackson Oldham
BACK: 8. Montjuic Magic (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $1.70)
Montjuic Magic was terrific on debut at Cranbourne despite the market drift, running second behind Under My Thumb, who was well supported and won well again at Yarra Glen on Monday. The only query would be that she was on the fence on a rail hot night but even still, strikes an extremely winnable race here.
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Jackson Oldham
LAY: 6. Cordina (WIN) for 3 units (Rated at $2.44)
Cordina was extremely well supported and started prohibitive odds on debut at Kyneton, Blake Shinn went up to ride before a flight to Sydney and she won well but the time wasn’t anything to write home about and this is harder, she can win but seems too tight in early markets.
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2. Brazen Diva
4. Coco Pop
1. Bazaball Rewarded
7. Rock Glory
Betting Strategy
Brazen Diva has run into a few smart ones in her short three-start career, running third last start at Kyneton behind the above average Albertville whilst running good time putting a margin on fourth.
8. Montjuic Magic
5. Jahangir
4. Fox Mn
1. Cool Charlie
Betting Strategy
BACK: 8. Montjuic Magic (WIN) for 2 units (Rated at $1.70)
Montjuic Magic was terrific on debut at Cranbourne despite the market drift, running second behind Under My Thumb, who was well supported and won well again at Yarra Glen on Monday. The only query would be that she was on the fence on a rail hot night but even still, strikes an extremely winnable race here.
9. Lady Lonsdale
5. Myriad
8. Grammy’s Sunshine
2. Legacy Bound
Betting Strategy
Lady Lonsdale ran well on debut against the race shape, gets B.Shinn on board and should settle closer up in trip.
5. American Wolf
16. Utah
8. Murgasty
3. Hard Bob
Betting Strategy
American Wolf on top but with absolutely no confidence in the race.
3. Blushing Tycoon
4. Armino
1. Notabadbuy
8. Musgrave
Betting Strategy
Blushing Tycoon on top but again, very little confidence in the race.
3. Quiseen
9. Tsarine
2. La Casona
6. Cordina
Betting Strategy
LAY: 6. Cordina (WIN) for 3 units (Rated at $2.44)
Cordina was extremely well supported and started prohibitive odds on debut at Kyneton, Blake Shinn went up to ride before a flight to Sydney and she won well but the time wasn’t anything to write home about and this is harder, she can win but seems too tight in early markets.
6. Alma Rise
10. Soul Of Spain
11. Muktamil
12. St Vincents Garden
Betting Strategy
Alma Rise is progressive and closed off nicely first-up, on top but no juice in the early price.
7. Miss Barlioche
1. Sorel Rising
5. Flycatcher
4. Epice Dieu
Betting Strategy
Miss Barlioche was good first-up last preparation and her last win came here at Ballarat in a rating good enough to win this.
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