06:05 ballarat - ResultsMonday 6th October 2025

ALL PINK (6) is back from a lay-off of four-and-a-half months and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 5f at Terang. Will strip fitter following a recent trial win. Sure to go well. MR ASSERTIVE (4) pushed forward last time and boxed on to finish a neck away in second over 5½f at Wodonga. In a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. ESPECIAL COURAGE (13) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she settled well back over 7f at Wodonga, beaten 8 lengths into 11th. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. UNDER MY THUMB (1) is a progressive five-year-old mare who hasn't raced since finishing third over 5f136yards at Geelong on May 9. Fitter for two subsequent trials, including a win. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a lay-off in two starts. Goes very well at this journey, boasting two wins from four starts and is one of the better hopes.