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

R1 – 6.37pm – Ballarattrottingclub.Com.Au Trot – 2200m

1 – Maoris Return

10 – Aussie Muscle

7 – No Telling Heather

11 – Amour Maternal

R2 – 7.06pm – Coca Cola Pace – 2200m

1 – Wichita Kansas

3 – My Atlantis

7 – Batton Rouge

5 – Silver Mystique

Wichita Kansas, has the best gate speed on the front line, giving driver Leilani Justice the option to either hold the front or hand up over the middle-distance trip. This looks like a great opportunity to get back in the winner's circle.

BACK: 1 Wichita Kansas – 2 Units (win)

R3 – 7.36pm – Cub Trot – 2200m

7 – Megaband

4 – My High Peak

8 – Romantic Nina

2 – Right Of Reply

First-up in Australia, Megaband was very impressive in his last start in New Zealand. He got shuffled back but had to loop the field late and he was strong when hitting the line. He’s well-bred and an impressive-looking type, so he will likely progress through his grades quickly here in Australia.

BACK: 7 Megaband – 2 Units (win)

R4 – 8.06pm – Apco We're Here For You Pace – 1710m

10 – Silver Pistol

9 – Coastal Drive

5 – Hes Goneski

8 – My Ultimate Sassy

Silver Pistol is the well-bred son of the talented mare Pistol Abbey. He is prepared by Emma Stewart, and he showed a lot of promise last year. He trialled well a few weeks ago and it’s hard to look past a runner from this team at their home track. He should be winning this event.

BACK: 10 Silver Pistol – 2 Units (win)

R5 – 8.36pm – Woodlands Stud Pace – 1710m

7 – Reign Em In

5 – Calypso Mistress

4 – Blue Miki

8 - Blackmirra

R6 – 9.06pm – 7+ Pace – 1710m

9 – Home And Dry

6 – River Patrol

7 – Goodtime Stryker

2 – Ona Merry Dance

Home And Dry's sectional times this preparation have been very good. He’s been unlucky not to have finished closer recently. James Herbertson takes the reins tonight, and he comes out of barrier nine, which is perfect at Ballarat. This looks like a great opportunity for him to get back into the winner’s circle.

BACK: 9 Home And Dry – 2 Units (win)

R7 – 9.36pm – Hewitt & Whitty Trot – 1710m

8 – Against The Bridle

3 – Gunsen Rosie

6 – Jahbella

4 – Col Du Granon

Against The Bridle is the only horse on the back line in this event, giving him plenty of time and space to settle early. He also has the option to get off the fence if he chooses. Additionally, he has the best recent sectional times over his last five starts.

BACK: 8 Against The Bridle – 2 Units (win)

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