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 Sunday, 23 February 2025

Meeting Type: Country (TAB MEETING)

Rail Position: Out 8m Entire Circuit
Nominations close: Tue 18-Feb-25 12:00PM AEDT
Weights declared by: Wed 19-Feb-25 4:00PM AEDT
Acceptances must be declared before: Thu 20-Feb-25 9:30AM AEDT
Dual Track Meeting: N
Track Type: Turf
Track Condition: Good 4

Riders must be declared before: Thu 20-Feb-25 12:30PM AEDT
Scratching close: Sun 23-Feb-25 7:30AM AEDT
Weather: Fine

Track Upgraded to (Good 3) @ 4:28 PM after Race 6

Race 1 - 1:20PM Hertz Maiden Plate (1100 METRES)
Of $37,500. 1st $20,625, 2nd $6,750, 3rd $3,375, 4th $1,875, 5th $1,125, 6th $750, 7th $750, 8th $750, 9th $750, 10th $750 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Two-Years-Old, No sex restriction This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $12,000 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 can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:04.71 Last 600m: 0:34.62

Race 1 - 1:20PM Hertz Maiden Plate (1100 METRES)

Of $37,500. 1st $20,625, 2nd $6,750, 3rd $3,375, 4th $1,875, 5th $1,125, 6th $750, 7th $750, 8th $750, 9th $750, 10th $750
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
Maiden, Set Weights, Two-Years-Old, No sex restriction
This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $12,000 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 can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:04.71 Last 600m: 0:34.62

Race 2 - 1:55PM Brandt Maiden Plate (1100 METRES)
Of $37,500. 1st $20,625, 2nd $6,750, 3rd $3,375, 4th $1,875, 5th $1,125, 6th $750, 7th $750, 8th $750, 9th $750, 10th $750 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, No sex restriction This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $12,000 for qualified horses Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:03.64 Last 600m: 0:34.72

Race 2 - 1:55PM Brandt Maiden Plate (1100 METRES)

Of $37,500. 1st $20,625, 2nd $6,750, 3rd $3,375, 4th $1,875, 5th $1,125, 6th $750, 7th $750, 8th $750, 9th $750, 10th $750
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, No sex restriction
This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $12,000 for qualified horses
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:03.64 Last 600m: 0:34.72

Race 3 - 2:30PM The Haymarket Maiden Plate (1200 METRES)
Of $50,000. 1st $27,500, 2nd $9,000, 3rd $4,500, 4th $2,500, 5th $1,500, 6th $1,000, 7th $1,000, 8th $1,000, 9th $1,000, 10th $1,000 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:10.79 Last 600m: 0:34.76

Race 3 - 2:30PM The Haymarket Maiden Plate (1200 METRES)

Of $50,000. 1st $27,500, 2nd $9,000, 3rd $4,500, 4th $2,500, 5th $1,500, 6th $1,000, 7th $1,000, 8th $1,000, 9th $1,000, 10th $1,000
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, No sex restriction
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:10.79 Last 600m: 0:34.76

Race 4 - 3:05PM Manhari Maiden Plate (2000 METRES)
Of $37,500. 1st $20,625, 2nd $6,750, 3rd $3,375, 4th $1,875, 5th $1,125, 6th $750, 7th $750, 8th $750, 9th $750, 10th $750 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, No sex restriction This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $12,000 for qualified horses Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 2:04.92 Last 600m: 0:36.32

Race 4 - 3:05PM Manhari Maiden Plate (2000 METRES)

Of $37,500. 1st $20,625, 2nd $6,750, 3rd $3,375, 4th $1,875, 5th $1,125, 6th $750, 7th $750, 8th $750, 9th $750, 10th $750
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
Maiden, Set Weights, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, No sex restriction
This race carries VOBIS Silver Bonuses of $12,000 for qualified horses
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 2:04.92 Last 600m: 0:36.32

Race 5 - 3:45PM Porter Plant - Country Mile Series Heat 2 (1600 METRES)
Of $75,000. 1st $41,250, 2nd $13,500, 3rd $6,750, 4th $3,750, 5th $2,250, 6th $1,500, 7th $1,500, 8th $1,500, 9th $1,500, 10th $1,500 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 64, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction For trainers licensed in Victoria and trainers that have not had 15 or more Metro winners in the previously completed racing season (2023/24) - Horses must have been trained by an Eligible Victorian trainer since 1 January 2025 (to be determined by the Stable Return). The winner of this heat shall be exempt from ballot in the final Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:40.25 Last 600m: 0:34.73

Race 5 - 3:45PM Porter Plant - Country Mile Series Heat 2 (1600 METRES)

Of $75,000. 1st $41,250, 2nd $13,500, 3rd $6,750, 4th $3,750, 5th $2,250, 6th $1,500, 7th $1,500, 8th $1,500, 9th $1,500, 10th $1,500
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 64, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction
For trainers licensed in Victoria and trainers that have not had 15 or more Metro winners in the previously completed racing season (2023/24) - Horses must have been trained by an Eligible Victorian trainer since 1 January 2025 (to be determined by the Stable Return). The winner of this heat shall be exempt from ballot in the final
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:40.25 Last 600m: 0:34.73

Race 6 - 4:20PM Hygain Winners Choice Handicap (1400 METRES)
Of $35,000. 1st $19,250, 2nd $6,300, 3rd $3,150, 4th $1,750, 5th $1,050, 6th $700, 7th $700, 8th $700, 9th $700, 10th $700 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 64, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:23.46 Last 600m: 0:35.44

Race 6 - 4:20PM Hygain Winners Choice Handicap (1400 METRES)

Of $35,000. 1st $19,250, 2nd $6,300, 3rd $3,150, 4th $1,750, 5th $1,050, 6th $700, 7th $700, 8th $700, 9th $700, 10th $700
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 64, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, No age restriction, No sex restriction
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 4 Time: 1:23.46 Last 600m: 0:35.44

Race 7 - 4:55PM Sportsbet – Set a Deposit Limit Handicap (1000 METRES)
Of $35,000. 1st $19,250, 2nd $6,300, 3rd $3,150, 4th $1,750, 5th $1,050, 6th $700, 7th $700, 8th $700, 9th $700, 10th $700 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 64, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 0:57.87 Last 600m: 0:34.18

Race 7 - 4:55PM Sportsbet – Set a Deposit Limit Handicap (1000 METRES)

Of $35,000. 1st $19,250, 2nd $6,300, 3rd $3,150, 4th $1,750, 5th $1,050, 6th $700, 7th $700, 8th $700, 9th $700, 10th $700
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 64, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, No sex restriction
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 0:57.87 Last 600m: 0:34.18

Race 8 - 5:35PM Hygain Winners Choice Handicap (1200 METRES)
Of $35,000. 1st $19,250, 2nd $6,300, 3rd $3,150, 4th $1,750, 5th $1,050, 6th $700, 7th $700, 8th $700, 9th $700, 10th $700 Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution BenchMark 64, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, No sex restriction Apprentices can claim. Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 1:09.69 Last 600m: 0:35.32

Race 8 - 5:35PM Hygain Winners Choice Handicap (1200 METRES)

Of $35,000. 1st $19,250, 2nd $6,300, 3rd $3,150, 4th $1,750, 5th $1,050, 6th $700, 7th $700, 8th $700, 9th $700, 10th $700
Prize money contribution totalling 4% will be directed to jockey, equine and participant welfare prior to distribution
BenchMark 64, Handicap, Minimum Weight 54kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, No sex restriction
Apprentices can claim.

Track Name: Main Track Type: Turf Track Condition: Good 3 Time: 1:09.69 Last 600m: 0:35.32

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