Ballarat Synthetic Betting Tips for July 16, 2024 - Bold to register victory

Martin Pennington

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Last updated: 16 Jul 2024

Martin Pennington 16 Jul 2024

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Ballarat Synthetic hosts an eight-race program on July 16
Top picks: Bold Print (Race 5), Rosalia (Race 6), Shunme (Race 8), Capinhand (Race 2)
Bold Print and Rosalia are considered best bets; Shunme is the value bet

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Eight races will be run on the Ballarat Synthetic circuit this Tuesday. (Getty)

Ballarat Synthetic hosts an eight-race program on July 16 and our free betting tips are available below.

Ballarat Synthetic Tips July 16
Martin Collins Maiden Plate Tips (Race 2)
Porter Plant BM64 Handicap Tips (Race 5)
Hygain Winners Choice BM70 Handicap Tips (Race 6)
Hygain Winners Choice BM58 Handicap Tips (Race 8)

Ballarat Synthetic Tips July 16

Martin Collins Maiden Plate Tips (Race 2)

Ballarat Synthetic Roughie - Race 2 No. 9 Capinhand

The son of Capitalist demonstrated ability in his two jumpouts at the start of the year but showed improved in two efforts in similar events since returning from a spell.

The two-year-old register wins in two such contests at Hamilton last month including in a 1000m contest on June 18.

Lindsey Smith’s gelding went on to stay on nicely when runner-up, beaten just over two lengths, in an 1100m maiden at this venue 10 days later.

The pick found only a frontrunning winner too good on that occasion and he is expected to appreciate the extra 100m he tackles here.

While this looks a stronger affair Fred W Kersley’s mount is expected to have improved for that debut experience.

Connections have opted to skip races on turf at Donald and Warracknabeal to head here and their representative may prove up to surprising from a wide barrier.

Porter Plant BM64 Handicap Tips (Race 5)

Ballarat Synthetic Best Bet - Race 5 No. 4 Bold Print

The gelding demonstrated plenty of ability when debuting in a heat of the Sportsbet Future Stars series at Pakenham in January.

The three-year-old came home just under three lengths behind the winner when third in a 1200m contest held on a good 4 track that day.

However the son of Press Statement failed to build on that effort when eighth having jumped from barrier nine dropped to 1000m at the same venue next time.

The selection was spelled following that effort and returned with an impressive victory in a 1000m maiden plate on the synthetic track at Pakenham at the start of the month.

Rachael Cunningham’s representative jumped from next to the rail when coming home nearly five lengths clear of his nearest pursuer.

Jason Maskiell, on board that day is again set to ride with the pair capable of completing a double with an inside barrier a positive once more.

Hygain Winners Choice BM70 Handicap Tips (Race 6)

Ballarat Synthetic Next Best Bet - Race 6 No. 1 Rosalia

The six-year-old is an eight-time winner with six of those victories coming on synthetic surfaces.

Two of those wins have come this prep with the selection coming home half-a-length clear of her rivals in a Benchmark 70 handicap over this track and trip last month.

The second and third home that day have both registered placed efforts since, while the fifth was a winner at this venue earlier this month.

The mare followed that course and distance success up with a comfortable victory by nearly two lengths in a similar contest here earlier this month.

The mare arrives here in great form and is again set to race in Benchmark 70 handicap company.

Paddy Payne’s representative has again been allocated an inside alley while it’s notable that she gets on well with apprentice Tayla Childs, on board for her last two wins.

The pick carries top weight here but has plenty in her favour in this contest and looks capable of recording her third consecutive win.

Hygain Winners Choice BM58 Handicap Tips (Race 8)

Ballarat Synthetic Value Bet - Race 8 No. 12 Shunme

The mare demonstrated a liking for a synthetic surface when winning at Pakenham in May last year.

The pick was returning from a spell when getting home by a narrow margin that day and she followed it up with a third in a 1200m Benchmark 58 handicap at the same track.

While the Japanese-bred daughter of Isla Bonita failed to make much of an impact in two starts last prep she has recorded a couple of solid jumpout efforts in recent weeks.

The six-year-old has placed third in her last two jumpouts and is set to make her debut for Amy & Ash Yargi having previously been with Phillip Stokes.

The selection is set to make her first appearance since finishing seventh of eight over 1400m at Sale in January and she has a good barrier for this event.

Beau Mertens mount has gone well first up in the past and is the selection to deliver a victory returning to a synthetic track.