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RACING: Favourites To Avoid & Lay At Ballarat 6/12

December 5, 2025

RACING: Favourites To Avoid & Lay At Ballarat 6/12

We have assessed the form guide and found a list of favourites we think you should avoid or even lay at Ballarat on Saturday.

If you have a favourite you’re looking to back this Saturday, then make sure you read the post below to find out which favourites we think you should avoid and who you should back instead.

  • Race 1: Maldini – $2.50

Quick Summary: He may have won well at Cranbourne last start, but this will be his fifth run of the preparation and he is yet to win on soft or heavy ground.

He has also moved from $2.25 to $2.50 in betting at time of posting

Who To Back Instead: Mostly For Show – Bet With Our Recommended Bookmaker Here


  • Race 2: Actuality – $4.40

Quick Summary: Battled to run third last start and has drawn the car park, so may have to do a power of work early in the race, which makes her job a tough one.

Who To Back Instead: Gracie’s Rain – Bet With Our Recommended Bookmaker Here


  • Race 7: Carbonados – $3.30

Quick Summary: He was able to overcome some bad luck early in the straight to win first up, but his first up stats are impressive (5: 3-1-0), and he is yet to place second up from 3 runs.

He has also drawn off the track, which will make his job a tough one.

Who To Back Instead: Major Share – Bet With Our Recommended Bookmaker Here


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