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  Well it started off as a near tragedy and has turned into another example of Ballarat's outstanding community spirit. As beloved Ballarat Swans stalward ...

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• Ungrateful Ellen favourite in Ballarat Cup - The West Australian

  

  The Robert Smerdon-trained Ungrateful Ellen is the early favourite in an open market for the $300,000 Ballarat Cup.Saturday's Ballarat meeting brings the Victorian spring racing carnival to a close and the 10-race program is highlighted by the Cup over 2200m and the $200,000 Magic Millions Clockwise Classic (1000m) for two-year-olds.The Ballarat Cup has attracted a full field of 18 with Ungrateful Ellen at $6 ahead of Akzar, Tooleybuc Kid, Sysmo and Mujadale at $10.Mujadale is chasing back-to-ba..

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• Waller pair top capacity Ballarat Cup field | RACING

  

  Index Linked (Image: Slickpix) JunoobandIndex Linkedhead theListed Sportsbet.com.au Ballarat Cup (2200m)field for master trainerChris Waller, with capacity fields acrossthe 10-race card.Waller's stayers Junoob (60kg, barrier six) and Index Linked (59.5kg, 10) are the two topweights in the $300,000 feature.The leading Sydney-based trainer is matched only by local heroDarren Weirfor the most runners in the 18-strong field, with the Emirates Melbourne Cup-winning horseman signing up withAk..

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• VEC review recommends maintaining status quo for Warrnambool...

  VEC review recommends maintaining status quo for Warrnambool, Ballarat, Corangamite councilsPostedNovember 19, 2015 12:47:44 A review into three western Victorian councils has recommended leaving them largely untouched for the next decade.The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) has spent the past four months reviewing the structures of the Warrnambool, Ballarat and Corangamite councils.Boundaries and the number of councillors and wards in each local government area were examined as part of ..

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• Three-state entry Zayam Ballarat Cup bound

  Connections of Zayam have decided to tackle the Ballarat Cup on Saturday.The Matthew Smith-trained stayer was also an acceptor in Sydney at Rosehill and Brisbane at Doomben on Saturday with the Ballarat Cup holding the most prize money.Smith will travel with the stayer to Ballarat and is hoping the warm conditions that have been prevailing in Victoria won't see the track too firm on Saturday."His form this time in has been pretty good and we thought it was worthwhile having a throw at the stumps..

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• Mujadale ready for back to back success at Ballarat Cup | The Stawell Times-News

  

  Stawell trained Mujadale ready for second consecutive Ballarat CupsByGrace BibbyNov. 19, 2015, 2:30 p.m.Stawell trained Mujadale is ready to defend his 2014 Ballarat Cup victory when he jumps from barrier two on Saturday.Ready to go: Stawell trainer Paul Jones prepares for his gelding Mujadale, to run in the $300,000 Ballarat Cup. Picture: Grace BibbyStawell trained galloper Mujadale will do his best to defend his 2014 Ballarat Cup victory this weekend when he attempts to win the feature race fo..

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• Ungrateful Ellen heads the Ballarat Cup betting - HorseRacing

  

  TheRobert SmerdontrainedUngrateful Ellenheads the betting for the Listed $300,000Ballarat Cup(2200m) at Ballarat on the last day of the Melbourne Spring Carnival on Saturday.Craig Newitt, above, will ride Ungrateful Ellen in the Ballarat Cup. Photo by Race Horse Photos Australia.In a very open betting race, Ungrateful Ellen has been posted as the $6 favourite withLadbrokes.com.auahead of theDarren WeirtrainedAkzarat $9 and Tony McEvoy’s Sysmo at $9.50.Ungrateful Ellen has been unplaced from four..

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• Gun VFL midfielder Mitch Banner commits to Ballarat Football League premier Darley | HeraldSun

  

  Mitch Banner in action for Port Adelaide during his AFL career. Picture: Sarah Reed.DARLEY’s formidable midfield will be bolstered by the inclusion of VFL premiership on-baller Mitch Banner next year unless he is selected at next week’s AFL national or rookie drafts.Devils coach Jarrod Edwards toldLocal Footythe former Port Adelaide and Williamstown player had resisted greater financial offers to commit to Darley.“As long as he doesn’t get picked up in the draft, he’s committed to us,” Edwards s..

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• Run, North Ballarat Rebels, run | The Standard

  

  North Ballarat Rebels put through their paces at a TAC Cup testing dayByJUSTINE McCULLAGH-BEASYNov. 18, 2015, 7 p.m.North Ballarat Rebels put through their paces at a TAC Cup testing day.PROSPECTIVE North Ballarat Rebels were put through their paces at a TAC Cup testing day in Warrnambool on Wednesday. The teenage footballers underwent a series of grueling physical tests, including the 20-metre sprint and shuttle run. New Rebels coach Gerard FitzGerald was at Brauer College for the session which..

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• Illustrious Lad On Trial In Ballarat Magic Millions Classic - HorseRacing

  

  Illustrious Ladis set to return to the races in the 2015Magic Millions 3YO & 4YO Classicat Ballarat on Saturday and trainerPeter Gelagotishas revealed that the promising galloper is on trial for bigger and better things.Illustrious Lad will start his summer campaign in the 2015 Ballarat Magic Millions Classic this weekend. Photo by: Jenny BarnesIllustrious Lad has shown plenty of talent since he made his debut at Morphettville in December of 2013 and he was a consistent performer during his ..

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