Please note that no further Track Condition Reports outside of the four Racing Victoria submission timeframes and deadlines outlined below are required to be submitted unless there is a change in Track Rating. If there is a change in Track Rating at any stage an additional report will be entered by the Victorian Club Track Managers.
For further information please contact the relevant racing club.
For further information please contact the relevant racing club.
| Item | Inspection Timeframe | Inspection Deadline for Track Rating to be Submitted | Non Submission Follow Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day of nominations close | Prior to nominations closing by 10am |
By Racing Victoria Post 10am and prior to 12pm |
| 2 | Day before acceptances close [after nominations close] |
Prior to 2:50pm |
By Racing Victoria Post 3pm and prior to 4pm |
| 3 | Day of acceptances close [before acceptances close] |
Prior to 6:50am [where there has been significant weather conditions overnight resulting in a change in Track Rating since the prior day's report] |
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| 4 | Day before Race Day [after acceptances close] |
Prior to 2:50pm |
By Racing Victoria Post 3pm and prior to 4pm |
| 5 | Race Day [after acceptances close] |
Prior to 6:50am |
By Racing Australia Post 6:50am |
| 6 | Horse Arrival Times |
Country/Picnic - 1 hour Metro Midweek & Night Meetings, Jumps Races - 90 minutes Metro Saturday (9 races) - 2 hours Metro Saturday (10 races) - 90 minutes (Races 1 & 2), 2 hours (Races 3-10) *Notices regarding changes to arrival times will be sent to trainers when applicable |
Sportsbet-Ballarat Synthetic: Ballarat Turf Club Monday, 31 August 2026
Meeting Type: Country (TAB MEETING)Rail Position:
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Synthetic
Track Condition: N/A
Weather:
Penetrometer:
Track Information:
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Synthetic
Track Condition: N/A
Weather:
Penetrometer:
Track Information:
Nominations Last Published: Wed 26-Aug-26 12:18PM AEST
Weights declared by: Thu 27-Aug-26 4:00PM AEST
Acceptances must be declared before: Fri 28-Aug-26 9:00AM AEST
Riders must be declared before: Fri 28-Aug-26 12:00PM AEST
Scratching close: Mon 31-Aug-26 7:30AM AEST
Weights declared by: Thu 27-Aug-26 4:00PM AEST
Acceptances must be declared before: Fri 28-Aug-26 9:00AM AEST
Riders must be declared before: Fri 28-Aug-26 12:00PM AEST
Scratching close: Mon 31-Aug-26 7:30AM AEST
| Race 1 - Three-Years-Old Maiden Plate (1100 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $32,000.1st $17,600, 2nd $5,760, 3rd $2,880, 4th $1,600, 5th $960, 6th $640, 7th $640, 8th $640, 9th $640, 10th $640 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, Apprentices can claim. This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horses. Track Name: Synthetic Track Type: Synthetic Field Limit: 12 + 6 EM |
| Race 2 - Maiden Plate (1000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $32,000.1st $17,600, 2nd $5,760, 3rd $2,880, 4th $1,600, 5th $960, 6th $640, 7th $640, 8th $640, 9th $640, 10th $640 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Synthetic Track Type: Synthetic Field Limit: 12 + 6 EM |
| Race 3 - Maiden Plate (1200 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $32,000.1st $17,600, 2nd $5,760, 3rd $2,880, 4th $1,600, 5th $960, 6th $640, 7th $640, 8th $640, 9th $640, 10th $640 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. This race carries VOBIS Gold Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horses. This race carries VOBIS Platinum $30,000 in vouchers for qualified horses. Track Name: Synthetic Track Type: Synthetic Field Limit: 12 + 6 EM |
| Race 4 - Maiden Plate (1500 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $32,000.1st $17,600, 2nd $5,760, 3rd $2,880, 4th $1,600, 5th $960, 6th $640, 7th $640, 8th $640, 9th $640, 10th $640 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Synthetic Track Type: Synthetic Field Limit: 12 + 6 EM |
| Race 5 - BM56 Handicap (1000 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $22,000.1st $12,100, 2nd $3,740, 3rd $1,760, 4th $990, 5th $660, 6th $550, 7th $550, 8th $550, 9th $550, 10th $550 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 56, Handicap, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Synthetic Track Type: Synthetic Field Limit: 12 + 6 EM |
| Race 6 - Fillies and Mares BM56 Handicap (1200 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $22,000.1st $12,100, 2nd $3,740, 3rd $1,760, 4th $990, 5th $660, 6th $550, 7th $550, 8th $550, 9th $550, 10th $550 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 56, Handicap, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Fillies and Mares, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Synthetic Track Type: Synthetic Field Limit: 12 + 6 EM |
| Race 7 - BM56 Handicap (1400 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $22,000.1st $12,100, 2nd $3,740, 3rd $1,760, 4th $990, 5th $660, 6th $550, 7th $550, 8th $550, 9th $550, 10th $550 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 56, Handicap, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Synthetic Track Type: Synthetic Field Limit: 12 + 6 EM |
| Race 8 - BM70 Handicap (1200 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting |
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Of $27,000.1st $14,850, 2nd $4,590, 3rd $2,160, 4th $1,215, 5th $810, 6th $675, 7th $675, 8th $675, 9th $675, 10th $675 Prize money contribution totalling 3.5% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 70, Handicap, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Synthetic Track Type: Synthetic Field Limit: 12 + 6 EM |
















Chairperson: Jason Shultz