Ballina 05 Oct 2025
GOING: G(3)
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PROJECT IRRIGATION BENCHMARK 66 HANDICAP 1000m Track: Good 3 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: True. |
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Strong tempo likely with several going forward, headed by Top Bird and Missy No Nay.
THE GAMBLING GREEK (1) returns from a 144-day spell. Class runner of this field whose highlight last prep was a 1.4 length fourth in a $125k three-year-old quality over 1110m at Doomben. Trialling well and only needs to be partially wound up to take care of these. JEWELS STATEMENT (4) will have admirers after her dogged all-the-way win over 1106m at Grafton last time out. Has been very good in her two appearances here at five furlongs. Just needs to slot in from the wide gate to be right in the finish. MISSY NO NAY (5) disappointed at Beaudesert last start. Big chance if she recaptures the form that saw her lead all the way in a BM60 over this distance at the Gold Coast two back. DE FORZA (6) showed the benefits of a 53-day let-up when he led and dominated over this trip at Coffs Harbour recently. Drawn to play a significant role again. BARRON (11) is a consistent sprinter who may find some of these a bit slick but watch for him late. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Gambling Greek to win.
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THE GAMBLING GREEK
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG S W Edwards, Ms M L Sears, Mrs L J Sears, H F Black, A C Black, J L Edwards & H T Edwards Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Ipswich Cl4 May 14 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Aldolfito with 56.5kg at $16. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 December 26 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Untouchable Legend with 59kg at $13. Everything points to a positive return. |
5 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 2 | 616x6 |
KRAKARIB
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), M J Holme, J Bottomley, J Ballard, S W Bartels, M J Batterham, M J Ey, S N Horgan, D N Gillies, D J Harrigan, Mrs D M Kruger, J Marshall, Mrs C B Thom, M D Trussell, B Wheatley, Donalds Racing Ribchester 1 (Mgr: T Hughes) & Donalds Racing Ribchester 2 (Mgr: A Vinar) Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 10 at Gatton Bm65 on September 25 over 860m, 2 len behind Rothgo carrying 60kg at $3.20. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on February 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Invinovich carrying 61kg at $15. Is a second up winner in the past and out to this trip is among the genuine chances. |
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| 3 | 133x0 |
CUTEPI
KRIS LEES 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Australian Bloodstock,Whitegate Pastoral(Mgr: A S Price),P R Jenner,G J P Van Ameyden,Hot Sauce(Mgr: D Gough),BRB(Mgr: G Beveridge),B M Finlay,M Legge,DAB Racing(Mgr: A Town),D Hutchins,Mrs S J A Murphy,S C T Lewis,Ms A T Kelleher,S Olsen,C J Sneddon,V Colubriale,Mrs A J Casey&J Lovett Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 12 at Wyong Bm64 on August 31 over 1100m, 5 len behind Norton Road carrying 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Port Macquarie Prov Cl1 on December 29 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Sneaky Sofia with 58kg at $10. Freshened up and can put that poor run behind her. |
4 A MALLYON |
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| 4 | 04531 |
JEWELS STATEMENT
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Ms S McGuren, B A Oconnor, C T Pearce, Mrs M L Nelson, Mrs L Thompson, J Hartcher, P J Nelson, Mrs H Maguire, Mrs C McGuren, J Ensbey, Mrs T McGuren, D Harrison, Mrs M Falls, Lawrence Links (Mgr: Ms R L Byrne), N A Falls, N Hartcher & J Gorman Racing well recently. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Grafton Bm66 September 22 over 1106m defeating Lovewillcomelater with 58kg at $11. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Cl3 on September 4 over 1010m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Grey Effects with 57kg at $7. Can keep winning now the taste is back. |
9 L P ROLLS |
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| 5 | 40416 |
MISSY NO NAY
PETER ROBL 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG B M Ames, K J Ballard, N Ballard, L D Caleo, A Cester, Ms R A Cooper, W Nelson, R D O'brien, Speriamo Bloodstock (Mgr: L H T Young), S J Murdoch, B Rooke, Ms M B Sankey, N M Titcume, S J Lecornu, D J Sankey, Mrs D F Kolomeitz, R J A Kolomeitz & Miss D Mauman Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Beaudesert Bm62 on September 18 over 1100m, 6 len behind Kelly's Landing with 59.5kg at $11. The start before that won by a head at Gold Coast Bm60 August 30 over 1000m defeating Eagle's Fire carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. On-pacer who can bounce back. |
7 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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| 6 | 7x431 |
DE FORZA
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 59.0KG Mrs E J Mayfield-Smith & G Petropoulos Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 September 14 over 1012m on a rain affected track defeating Love Rat carrying 61kg at $2.45. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Cl1 on July 23 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Anson Bay carrying 55kg at $8.50. Sure to prove hard to beat again. |
2 R SPOKES |
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| 7 | 89450 |
IOBJECT
DAVID CAMPBELL 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG D B Campbell, J G McMullan, A D Campbell & D Talbot Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 13 at Grafton Bm66 on September 22 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Jewels Statement with 59.5kg at $7.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Lismore Prel-Bm82 on September 11 over 1120m, 3 len behind Fragile Love with 55kg at $19. Looking elsewhere. |
10 M HELLYER |
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SECRET STATEMENT
AMY USHER 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG W J Strong & M Usher Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation second last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on July 20 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Super Zamboni carrying 57.5kg at $10. Won previous preparation first up came from midfield and won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw December 3 2023 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Limero with 58.5kg at $8.50. Not the roughest. |
3 D PEISLEY |
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| 9 | 7417x |
TOP BIRD
SHIRLEY BATTEN 7YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG D A Batten & Mrs S B Batten Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Doomben 0 - 65 April 16 over 1110m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Bravely with 56.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign third of 9 at this track Bm66 October 6 over 1000m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Lady Tulessa with 56.5kg at $6. Looks tested. |
6 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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| 10 | 9905x |
PERFECT BETH
LEANNE MCCORMICK 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms L C McCormick, Ms L C Chambers, K M Dunn & M A Laming Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Wodonga 0 - 58 May 24 over 1300m, soft track; 3 len behind Cobblestone Way carrying 57kg at $51. Previously first up; ran last of 11 at Wagga Cl1 February 17 over 1300m, 8 len behind Light Infantry carrying 56.5kg at $26. Cannot enthuse until she shows something positive. |
8 S SHEARGOLD |
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| 11 | 34135 |
BARRON
SHARON PEPPER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, M A Williams, Mrs S J Williams & K J F Byrnes Dual acceptor. Last start 5th of 9 at Lismore Cl1 on September 26 over 1210m, 2.5 len behind Celebrity Torque carrying 55kg at $81. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on August 28 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Vivika with 57kg at $9. Placed five from ten at this track and should be about the mark again. |
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