Ballina 14 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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HARTLEYS FRESH MARKET BALLINA FAIR MAIDEN PLATE 1015m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: +5m 1000m -250m cutaway applies, true remainder . |
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Pace looks sure to be genuine with Miss Wildcat and Aerial Artist matching motors, closely followed by Commedia. MISS WILDCAT (8) has been in the money at her last three runs, all over today's journey. Cause wasn't helped when she jumped awkwardly at the Gold Coast last start but the final stages were strong. Brings superior form to this race and it will be a big surprise if she doesn't break through today. COMMEDIA (7) has been well back at both runs this prep and been left with far too much to do. Back a little in distance but the addition of blinkers may add that bit of spark required. YES KISS (6) is back from a year off the scene and is now in a new stable. Yet to place in 12 runs but in a race without depth a top three finish is achievable. AERIAL ARTIST (2) resumes. Has shown nothing in two runs to date but a recent gelding operation may turn things around. EXO MURANO (3) was plain on debut but can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Miss Wildcat will be very skinny - take the 8-7 exacta.
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MUD 'N' BLOOD
MICHAEL LAKEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG R D Bradshaw, Mrs J L Bradshaw, A Coolwell, R Green, J O'Leary, G Weier, M A Eacott, M H Brice, M Moore, D Long & W T Lakey Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on March 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Naturally Lit carrying 60kg at $101. Doubt he will trouble these. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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AERIAL ARTIST
ADAM CAMPTON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG T W R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T W Redden), U Bausch, P E Benson, D Carroll, M J Cross, R T Douglas, J B Gorringe, S Howes, A M Kay, H J Kernaghan, A Krayem, A Brooks, T Priddey, R Strates, Marshdale Racing (Mgr: R Marshdale), R Mann, J G Kendler, I Turner & J Azrak Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 November 4 over 1050m, 12 len behind Fast Fusion carrying 57.5kg at $61. On debut ran last of 8 at Murwillumbah Mdn October 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Hostile La Vista carrying 57.5kg at $13. Returns as a gelding - respect any positive market move. |
5 JAKE BAYLISS |
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EXO MURANO
JORDAN LEE 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ms A Stewart Jumped at long odds at debut, got back early 7th of 11 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1115m, 7 len behind Ivantheinvincible carrying 58.5kg at $31. Can improve off that run |
7 BRANDON LERENA |
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MILDURA LAD
HAROLD NORMAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P C Wigham, Mrs C J Wigham, H J Norman, I J Ganderton, Mrs T M Ganderton & T Pejkovic First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1400m, soft track; 28 len behind Valouri with 58kg at $101. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn October 31 over 1100m, soft track; 12 len behind Fire Bomber carrying 56kg at $201. Might be better off following this outing. |
4 BROOKE AINSWORTH |
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THRILL SEEKER
KEVIN DEVINE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG C J Devine, Mrs J A Devine, K M Devine, M M Debono, Mrs M M Debono & G Miller Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 800m, 4 len behind Deep Kharma carrying 56.5kg at $61. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Gatton Mdn-Sw on March 1 over 860m, slow going 0.7 len behind Sure Start with 56.5kg at $17. SCRATCHED. |
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YES KISS
STEPHANIE SIXTUS 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs K Yano, T E Yano & U Yano Resuming after a year in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Gosford Mid 4yo+ Mdn April 25 over 1200m, soft track; 3 len behind Dial Of Destiny carrying 54kg at $81. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Wyong Super 4yo+ Mdn December 21 2024 over 1100m, 11 len behind Sunday Tycoon with 55kg at $151. Capable of a bold return. |
6 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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COMMEDIA
PETER SINCLAIR 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG L M Berger, D F Bourke, B H D Racing (Mgr: P D Bennett), C Button, M Cikota, Z Cikota, Mrs J A Sinclair, D J Ash & Mrs D K Ash Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Lord Of Flames with 56.5kg at $3.60. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1115m, 6 len behind Ivantheinvincible carrying 57kg at $10. Should be at peak fitness now and is expected to be in the finish. |
1 D PEISLEY |
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MISS WILDCAT
MARCUS WILSON 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG M J Wilson, B L Hannon, G Millidonis, A P Bell, G J Nelson, P M Tomasi & Mrs A Ledgerwood Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Galavino carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn on March 21 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Jeans carrying 57kg at $3. Little depth here and she looks all set to open her account. |
3 BORIS THORNTON |
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PICK OF THE BUNCH
STEVEN HARDY 3YO GR/BL FILLY 56.0KG R J Bunch, Mrs T A Bunch, Miss M R Bunch, Miss M R Bunch & Mrs B A March At debut, 7th of 9 at Dalby 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bronze Memory carrying 54.5kg at $15. SCRATCHED. |
3 DAMIEN BOCHE |
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