Ballina   09 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

NBN NEWS COUNTRY BOOSTED MDN HCP 1250m

Track: FIRM 2   Clear (Max: 27)   Rail: True .  

Not a great deal of pressure likely in the small field, with Permission Granted a potential leader. PERMISSION GRANTED (2) is improving with racing and has his hoof on the till. Strong through the line when fourth over 1100m at Grafton. Gets the right set-up and looking for this trip. Hard to stop. BEEARETEE (5) comes here with a fitness edge over the bulk of these. Struck trouble at the start and far from disgraced when sixth over 1100m at Grafton with the 59kg. Finds a suitable assignment and Rolls keeps the ride. LADY TUATARA (8) resumes for her second prep. Failed to make an impression on debut in the soft going when seventh over 1015m at Grafton on July 6. Prepped up with the one trial over 940m at Grafton. Forward showing anticipated. CATCH THE PRIZE (4) folded up in the straight when he resumed with a dismal fourth over 1250m at this track. Fitter now and expecting a better effort from the low draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Permission Granted will take catching.
1 8x ARABIAN LEGACY
STEPHEN BENNETT
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Bennett, J S Bennett & T J Bennett
Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 12 at Bathurst Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Unreal Expectation carrying 57kg at $41. Draw helps, but hasn't done anything to date to suggest he can win this.
3
BRANDON LERENA
Orange, Green Sleeves, White Cap
2 24 PERMISSION GRANTED
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), I J Corazzol, R E Beckerman, Easy To Win A Little (Mgr: K J Twohill), Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), Mrs A L Deegan, K J Dunning & S M Thompson
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn on November 3 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zanjeer with 57.5kg at $2.80. Last start 4th of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Come On Glamour carrying 57.5kg at $4. Brings the right form to get off the mark.
2
A MALLYON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
3 7x225 INSTA WORTHY
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), I J Corazzol, R E Beckerman, Mrs M F Anderson, S P Anderson, Goldmount Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D H Sulivan), A C Black, Z Zhou, Mrs T A Snedden, L G Snedden, Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), D D Singh, S D Mitchell, M W Gilroy, M J Bratti, M Penhey & Madikwe (Mgr: A Griffiths)
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Come On Glamour carrying 56kg at $2.90. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Grafton Mdn on November 5 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Prestige Pak carrying 58kg at $1.80. Senior rider goes and expected to go close.
7
JAKE BAYLISS
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 464x4 CATCH THE PRIZE
STEPHEN RANDALL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
S J Randall
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after 16 months 4th of 7 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1250m, slow going 6 len behind Prestige Gundy with 59kg at $17. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Wagga Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 22 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Jedinak with 59kg at $61. Strips fitter and can take a hand in the finish.
1
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Blue, Black Diamonds, Quartered Cap
5 x5686 BEEARETEE
SHANE EVERSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs E k Lennon, B S Lennon & S A Lennon
At the latest run 6th of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Come On Glamour with 59kg at $16. Before that ran last of 8 at Lismore Ctry Mdn on October 19 over 1210m, 11 len behind Whiskey Miss carrying 57kg at $15. At his top for this and should be strong late.
7
L P ROLLS
Orange, Black Shamrock, White Sleeves, Black Shamrocks
6 07 HIGHLAND HARMONY
CAROLYN HALLIDAY
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs C J Halliday
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at this track Ctry Mdn on October 5 over 1300m, 12 len behind Deodee carrying 57kg at $26. Second-up ran last of 7 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1250m, slow going 11 len behind Prestige Gundy with 57kg at $151. Blinkers go on but doubt she will trouble these.
4
R SPOKES
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 5x7x7 JEN'S ICON
TOM PRATT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
N G White
Second-up today. Last run second last of 8 at this track Mdn on November 25 over 1015m, slow going 6 len behind Darling Take Care carrying 56.5kg at $101. At only start last preparation second last of 8 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1410m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Gaming with 56.5kg at $9. Minor place contender.
6
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Orange, Purple Star
8 7x LADY TUATARA
STEPHEN LEE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C J Smith, BOLK Racing (Mgr: B W Baker), M Clancy, B Raper, J A Catts, C J Dawson, J K Kelly, T J Doolan, M O'shea, R W Oakley, En Avant Racing (Mgr: Ms A Stewart) & D J Woodbridge
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 11 at Grafton 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 6 over 1015m, slow going 7 len behind Exoflow with 55kg at $61. Fitted with the one trial and forward showing anticipated.
5
DYLAN TURNER
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap