David Gately Horse Racing Tips for Ballarat 6/12/25

Ballarat Cup Day brings a deep program on a track rated Good, with the rail returning to the True position after being out 9m last meeting.

Historically, Ballarat plays fairly at this meeting with riders often easing away from the fence as the day wears on, but winners can come from all maps with the right tempo.

David Gately has identified strong betting opportunities in the middle of the card.

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David Gately Horse Racing Tips for Ballarat Cup Day 6/12/25

Bet of the Day – Race 6 No.12 SHYSTAR $3.50

Shystar looks ready to go on with it.

She worked early to lead on debut yet still kicked strongly and that maiden win rated 6 lengths faster than the other maiden on the day.

Both the second and third horses from that race subsequently won.

Second-up she was just behind Ole Dancer which stamps the form as elite for this level.

She’s progressive, tough, and gets a terrific set-up here.

Best Value – Race 5 No.2 CODIGO $8.00

Codigo has returned in great order and looks dangerously over the odds.

His last run saw him split Grand Larceny and Stoli Bolli at Flemington, and both horses have since run very well in strong races.

Up to 1100m suits, he gets in nicely after the claim, and the $8 available early looks generous.

A genuine value play on a horse trending the right way.

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