Racing Australia

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.

Item	Inspection Timeframe	Inspection Deadline for Track Rating to be Submitted	Non Submission Follow Up
1	Day of nominations close [after nominations close]	Following Noms Close & Prior to 2:50pm	By Racing Victoria Post 3pm and prior to 4pm
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]
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

Sportsbet-Ballarat: Ballarat Turf Club Saturday, 07 December 2024

Meeting Type: Metro (TAB MEETING)

Rail Position: True Entire Circuit
Nominations close: Mon 02-Dec-24 12:00PM AEDT
Weights declared by: Mon 02-Dec-24 4:00PM AEDT
Acceptances must be declared before: Wed 04-Dec-24 9:45AM AEDT
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Good 4

Riders must be declared before: Wed 04-Dec-24 1:00PM AEDT
Scratching close: Sat 07-Dec-24 7:30AM AEDT
Weather: Hot

Track Upgraded to (Good 3) @ 3:13 PM after Race 6

Race 1 - 12:15PM The Courier Handicap (1100 METRES)
Of $150,000. 1st $82,500, 2nd $27,000, 3rd $13,500, 4th $7,500, 5th $4,500, 6th $3,000, 7th $3,000, 8th $3,000, 9th $3,000, 10th $3,000 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution No class restriction, Handicap, Minimum Weight 55kg, Two-Years-Old, No sex restriction This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $30,000 for qualified horses. This race carries VOBIS Gold Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horses This race carries VOBIS Platinum $30,000 in vouchers for qualified horses. Apprentices cannot claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:04.77 Last 600m: 0:35.42

Race 1 - 12:15PM The Courier Handicap (1100 METRES)

Of $150,000. 1st $82,500, 2nd $27,000, 3rd $13,500, 4th $7,500, 5th $4,500, 6th $3,000, 7th $3,000, 8th $3,000, 9th $3,000, 10th $3,000
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
No class restriction, Handicap, Minimum Weight 55kg, Two-Years-Old, No sex restriction
This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $30,000 for qualified horses.
This race carries VOBIS Gold Bonuses of $20,000 for qualified horses
This race carries VOBIS Platinum $30,000 in vouchers for qualified horses.

Apprentices cannot claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:04.77 Last 600m: 0:35.42

Race 2 - 12:45PM Sportsbet Emerging Stars Final (1400 METRES)
Of $250,000. 1st $137,500, 2nd $45,000, 3rd $22,500, 4th $12,500, 5th $7,500, 6th $5,000, 7th $5,000, 8th $5,000, 9th $5,000, 10th $5,000 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Class 3, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, Four-Years-Old and Five-Years-Old, No sex restriction Class 3 – 60.5kg, Class 2 – 59kg, Class 1 – 57.5kg, Maidens – 56.0kg with 3yos allowed 0.5kg and Fillies and Mares 2kg, provided that the minimum weight will be 54kg. Apprentices cannot claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:24.44 Last 600m: 0:35.23

Race 2 - 12:45PM Sportsbet Emerging Stars Final (1400 METRES)

Of $250,000. 1st $137,500, 2nd $45,000, 3rd $22,500, 4th $12,500, 5th $7,500, 6th $5,000, 7th $5,000, 8th $5,000, 9th $5,000, 10th $5,000
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
Class 3, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, Four-Years-Old and Five-Years-Old, No sex restriction
Class 3 – 60.5kg, Class 2 – 59kg, Class 1 – 57.5kg, Maidens – 56.0kg with 3yos allowed 0.5kg and Fillies and Mares 2kg, provided that the minimum weight will be 54kg.
Apprentices cannot claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:24.44 Last 600m: 0:35.23

Race 3 - 1:20PM MHS Group Handicap (1200 METRES)
Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 78, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Fillies and Mares Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:11.45 Last 600m: 0:34.57

Race 3 - 1:20PM MHS Group Handicap (1200 METRES)

Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 78, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Fillies and Mares
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:11.45 Last 600m: 0:34.57

Race 4 - 1:55PM The Haymarket VOBIS Gold Eureka Stockade (1200 METRES)
Of $175,000. 1st $96,250, 2nd $31,500, 3rd $15,750, 4th $8,750, 5th $5,250, 6th $3,500, 7th $3,500, 8th $3,500, 9th $3,500, 10th $3,500 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution No class restriction, Set Weights plus Penalties, Three-Years-Old and Four-Years-Old, No sex restriction Base Weights: 4yos-58kg, 3yos-56kg (F&M allowed 2kg) This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $30,000 for qualified horses. Apprentices cannot claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:09.88 Last 600m: 0:34.52

Race 4 - 1:55PM The Haymarket VOBIS Gold Eureka Stockade (1200 METRES)

Of $175,000. 1st $96,250, 2nd $31,500, 3rd $15,750, 4th $8,750, 5th $5,250, 6th $3,500, 7th $3,500, 8th $3,500, 9th $3,500, 10th $3,500
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
No class restriction, Set Weights plus Penalties, Three-Years-Old and Four-Years-Old, No sex restriction
Base Weights: 4yos-58kg, 3yos-56kg (F&M allowed 2kg)
This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $30,000 for qualified horses.
Apprentices cannot claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:09.88 Last 600m: 0:34.52

Race 5 - 2:30PM Ritchie’s IGA McKellar Mile (1600 METRES)
Of $80,000. 1st $44,000, 2nd $14,400, 3rd $7,200, 4th $4,000, 5th $2,400, 6th $1,600, 7th $1,600, 8th $1,600, 9th $1,600, 10th $1,600 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 78, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:37.41 Last 600m: 0:36.22

Race 5 - 2:30PM Ritchie’s IGA McKellar Mile (1600 METRES)

Of $80,000. 1st $44,000, 2nd $14,400, 3rd $7,200, 4th $4,000, 5th $2,400, 6th $1,600, 7th $1,600, 8th $1,600, 9th $1,600, 10th $1,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 78, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:37.41 Last 600m: 0:36.22

Race 6 - 3:05PM Hertz Handicap (1100 METRES)
Of $80,000. 1st $44,000, 2nd $14,400, 3rd $7,200, 4th $4,000, 5th $2,400, 6th $1,600, 7th $1,600, 8th $1,600, 9th $1,600, 10th $1,600 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:03.79 Last 600m: 0:34.26

Race 6 - 3:05PM Hertz Handicap (1100 METRES)

Of $80,000. 1st $44,000, 2nd $14,400, 3rd $7,200, 4th $4,000, 5th $2,400, 6th $1,600, 7th $1,600, 8th $1,600, 9th $1,600, 10th $1,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 74, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:03.79 Last 600m: 0:34.26

Race 7 - 3:45PM Ballarat Volkswagen Tonks Plate (1100 METRES)
Of $150,000. 1st $82,500, 2nd $27,000, 3rd $13,500, 4th $7,500, 5th $4,500, 6th $3,000, 7th $3,000, 8th $3,000, 9th $3,000, 10th $3,000 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 100, Handicap, Minimum Weight 53kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 1:03.45 Last 600m: 0:35.08

Race 7 - 3:45PM Ballarat Volkswagen Tonks Plate (1100 METRES)

Race 8 - 4:20PM Global Turf Handicap (2000 METRES)
Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 84, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 2:01.13 Last 600m: 0:37.24

Race 8 - 4:20PM Global Turf Handicap (2000 METRES)

Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 84, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 2:01.13 Last 600m: 0:37.24

Race 9 - 5:00PM Sportsbet Ballarat Cup (2000 METRES)
Of $500,000. 1st $300,000, 2nd $90,000, 3rd $45,000, 4th $22,500, 5th $12,500, 6th $10,000, 7th $10,000, 8th $10,000 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Listed No class restriction, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices cannot claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 2:01.67 Last 600m: 0:35.92

Race 9 - 5:00PM Sportsbet Ballarat Cup (2000 METRES)

Of $500,000. 1st $300,000, 2nd $90,000, 3rd $45,000, 4th $22,500, 5th $12,500, 6th $10,000, 7th $10,000, 8th $10,000
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Listed
No class restriction, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction
Apprentices cannot claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 2:01.67 Last 600m: 0:35.92

Race 10 - 5:40PM Brandt Handicap (1400 METRES)
Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 84, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 1:24.47 Last 600m: 0:34.78

Race 10 - 5:40PM Brandt Handicap (1400 METRES)

Of $130,000. 1st $71,500, 2nd $23,400, 3rd $11,700, 4th $6,500, 5th $3,900, 6th $2,600, 7th $2,600, 8th $2,600, 9th $2,600, 10th $2,600
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 84, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 1:24.47 Last 600m: 0:34.78

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