Bronte Nieuwenburg has outlined her selections and suggested game plan for Thursday's seven-race card at Ballarat.

R1 – 6.07pm – Interpath Pace – 1710m

5 – Tinsel Tiara

9 – Home And Dry

12 – Lavada Gold

1 – Denzil Debro

Tinsel Tiara is a high-speed mare now in the care of Ricky Ryan. With great gate speed and the best last 400-metre sprint, driver Michael Bellman has options whether to use her speed early or save her for one run late. She’s been ultra-consistent this year and finds a winnable race here.

BACK: 5 Tinsel Tara – 2.5 Units (win)

R2 – 6.37pm – Brandt Ballarat Pace – 2200m

6 – Montana Pride

2 – Wichita Kansas

9 – Delightful Charm

10 – Major Bert

Montana Pride has improved significantly with age, becoming both better and more versatile. While he’s best saved for one run, he’s now capable of making his own luck when needed. His last 400-metre sprint is at least a second faster than the rest of this field. If he’s in a striking position late, he’ll be hard to beat.

BACK: 6 Montana Pride – 2.5 Units (win)

R3 – 7.06pm – Alfredton Laundry Pace – 2200m

7 – Royal Saxon

6 – Yankee Mojoh

1 – Retro Fit

8 – Neon Tiger

R4 – 7.36pm – Natures Cargo Pace – 1710m

6 – Ruebe Starbuck

4 – Judes Dude

9 – Chasing Rex

5 – Sportsbou

Ruebe Starbuck is a talented, well-bred mare from the Kyle Marshall stable. She’s in winning form and looks set to continue progressing through the grades with her high ability. She has an awkward barrier here, but she’s good enough to overcome it.

BACK: 5 Ruebe Starbuck – 2.5 Units (win)

R5 – 8.06pm – Radio Ballarat Trot – 2200m

4 – Mattyo

5 – Beautiful Sunrise

8 – Shadow Justice

2 – Apex

Mattyo is by far the best recent sectional-performing trotter in this field. He now seems to be figuring out what trotting is all about and finds another winnable race here.

BACK: 4 Mattyo – 2.5 Units (win)

R6 – 8.36pm – Ballarat Mower Centre 4yo & Older Maiden Trot – 2200m

6 – Blue Skye Alm

5 – Lady Suspicious

8– Aldebaran Anton

3– Nedza Thriller

R7 – 9.07pm – Ballarattrottingclub.Com.Au Pace – 1710m

4 – Silver Domino

11 – Johnny Redcoat

10 – River Patrol

3 – Ona Merry Dance

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