{"id":87330,"date":"2026-06-25T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=87330"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:50:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:50:30","slug":"ballarat-synthetic-tips-friday-june-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/06\/ballarat-synthetic-tips-friday-june-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballarat Synthetic Tips\u00a0\u2013 Friday, June 26\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Friday racing is here, and our Neds Friday Ballarat Synthetic Best Bets are ready to point you in the right direction as we look to kick off the weekend with a few winners.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Race 3 – Global Turf Maiden Plate (1200 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 11 Expensive Taste <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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EXPENSIVE TASTE (11)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0returns to the races for the first time since finishing 1.29 lengths third in the Group 2 Sires\u2019 Produce Stakes at Flemington.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s\u00a0excellent\u00a0form for this Maiden and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0easy to see why\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0such a short price.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Tony & Calvin McEvoy-trained filly is trained on the track and\u00a0gave\u00a0a good sight on the grass here when finishing just under a length third second-up last preparation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Harry Coffey will drive forward to lead and should give them something to catch.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ballarat Synthetic R3 – Global Turf Mdn Plate<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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2nd<\/span><\/div>
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11. Expensive Taste (4)<\/span>
J: Harry Coffey<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
333x<\/span>T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.08<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/06\/2026 01:51:17 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Ballarat Synthetic Race 3 <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 4 – Mittys Maiden Plate (1000 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 11 Tennessee Spirit <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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TENNESSEE SPIRIT (11)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0handle the heavy track last start\u00a0so can be forgiven for that failure.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The start prior when resuming, the Toby Lake-trained filly showed plenty of speed to lead over\u00a01000m\u00a0at Caulfield Heath before being picked off in the final stride to finish a neck second.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She\u2019ll\u00a0strip fitter third-up and while\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0never raced on a synthetic surface, the fact that it\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0be wet is in her\u00a0favour.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Zac Moore\u2019s claim is a\u00a0plus\u00a0and the apprentice should use the low draw to advantage and go to the front.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ballarat Synthetic R4 – Mittys Mdn Plate<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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11. Tennessee Spirit (3)<\/span>
J: Zac Moore<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
33×26<\/span>T: Toby Lake<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/06\/2026 02:28:17 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Ballarat Synthetic Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 6 – Hygain Edge Fillies and Mares BM56 Handicap (1200 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 1 Magnardo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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MAGNARDO (1)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0gave an almighty sight last start when resuming from a short let-up over\u00a01100m\u00a0at this track only to get run down and finish a length second.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Reece Goodwin-trained\u00a0mare\u00a0has been in unbelievable form\u00a0winning eight straight races in a span that started on Boxing Day.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Given\u00a0she was seven weeks between runs,\u00a0she\u2019ll\u00a0have come on nicely.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She never runs a bad\u00a0race\u00a0and 2kg claimer Bailey Kinninmont should give her every chance to bounce back to winning form with a forward ride.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ballarat Synthetic R6 – Hygain Edge F&M Hcp (Bm56)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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1. Magnardo (7)<\/span>
J: Bailey Kinninmont<\/span> 62.5kg<\/span><\/div>
11112<\/span>T: Reece Goodwin<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/06\/2026 03:36:42 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Ballarat Synthetic Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 7 – Sportsbet Feed Class 1 Handicap (1200 METRES) <\/div>\n
No. 1 Bad Blood <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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BAD BLOOD (1)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0proved too strong on debut at\u00a0Stawell\u00a0winning saluting by just under a length.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Tony & McEvoy-trained gelding was\u00a0immediately\u00a0sent to the paddock after that win and returns here.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He looked good in a recent jump out working strongly to the line under his own steam.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While a wide barrier\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0ideal, he has the early speed to cross and settle in a prominent position.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ballarat Synthetic R7 – Sportsbet Feed Hcp (C1)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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1. Bad Blood (8)<\/span>
J: Harry Coffey<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
1x<\/span>T: Tony & Calvin Mcevoy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 26\/06\/2026 04:11:34 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Ballarat Synthetic Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Friday racing is here, and our Neds Friday Ballarat Synthetic Best Bets are ready to point you in the right direction as we look to kick off the weekend with a few winners. Race 3 – Global Turf Maiden Plate (1200 METRES) No. 11 Expensive Taste EXPENSIVE TASTE (11)\u00a0returns to the races for the first time since finishing 1.29 lengths third in the Group 2 Sires\u2019 Produce Stakes at Flemington.\u00a0 That\u2019s\u00a0excellent\u00a0form for this Maiden and\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0easy to see why\u00a0she\u2019s\u00a0such a short price.\u00a0 The Tony & Calvin McEvoy-trained filly is trained on the track and\u00a0gave\u00a0a good sight on the grass here 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