Horse Racing

Trainer Mick Kent and jockey Brad Rawiller combined to win consecutive Ballarat Cups with backmarker Domesky today.

The two men, who won the 2010 edition with My Bentley, planned and executed a win based on reverse psychology.

It was commonly thought Ballarat was favouring leaders during the day and if true Domesky had little hope.…

Rating out of ten – Strengths and Weaknesses and Unknowns.

1. ROTHERA Rating 7:

• S: Loves wet ground, with leading top trainer Peter Moody and jockey Luke Nolen.
• W: Never won with 59kg, never raced over 2200m.
• U: Never raced over 2200m or at Ballarat.

2. ILLUSTRIOUS BLUE Rating 2:

• S: Can stay the distance.