Ballina   03 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

ZZZFM MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 33)   Rail: True .  

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. PERMISSION GRANTED (4) Yes Yes Yes gelding from Rosie's Halo on debut for the Matt Dunn stable. Fitted with five solid trials and looks well placed from the low draw. CHOCECLAIR (8) now in the Sharon Croxford yard after disappointing in three career runs. Back in grade when a plugging fourth over 1210m at Moruya. Maps well and shapes as a likely improver here. DARLING TAKE CARE (9) resuming from a break. Placed in a recent trial. Opened last campaign with a third at Grafton over 1000m. In the mix. ZANJEER (3) returned from a spell with fair effort last start when seventh, beaten 2.75 lengths, at Eagle Farm over 1000m. Fitter and a hope. SUGGESTED PLAY: Permission Granted to salute on debut.
1 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
First starter by Encryption out of Lunar Rose Above. Runner-up September 30 at Deagon at his only public trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Recent trial at Deagon was encouraging enough so respect any market activity.
1
BEN LOOKER
Red, Black Panther, Red And Black Striped Sleeves, Red And Black Quartered Cap
2 SPICY WINGS
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T Hunter, R J Kay, A J Harrison, M Harrison, S C Montefiore, C A Meekin, A P Dayeian, S Derias, R Shaqiri, J N Smith, Supasonic (Mgr: Ms J K Baldwin), S C Horn, D B Kane, J P Marston, A Rao, K Harrison & Ms J A Evans
Gelding by Vadamos making his first appearance. Won trial at Beaudesert over 1050m on October 20. Others rate better this time.
5
JETT NEWMAN
Blood Orange, Navy Blue Stripe, Armband And Striped Cap
3 8x7 ZANJEER
DARREN BELL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Wescon, W J Jonkers, D P Bell, D M Sullivan, T P Lanskey & Bergelicious Racing (Mgr: S Mackay)
Third race start. First start did the work up front then tired ran last of 8 at Newcastle Cge Mdn-Sw on April 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Damien carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Returned from break faded in the straight 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm Mdn-Sw on October 22 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Vesper Lynd with 58.5kg at $8.50. Can feature.
4
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
White, Tangerine Cross Outline, Checked Sleeves, Purple Cap
4 PERMISSION GRANTED
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
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
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Yes Yes Yes out of Rosie's Halo. Was second in a Gold Coast trial over 850m October 9 then followed up with a Was third in a Beaudesert trial over 1050m on October 20. Five good trials will see him prove hard to stop on debut.
1
A MALLYON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 943x2 PRESTIGE PAK
JORDAN LEE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
T F Yeung
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd in a small field at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw on October 14 over 1010m, 1.0 len behind Alleze with 56.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Grafton 2yo Hcp on February 24 over 1015m, 6 len behind Dusty Bay carrying 57kg at $81. Finished in the minor money at his last two starts and finds a winnable race.
9
Pale Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots, Orange Cap, Purple Stars
6 SPLICED
RYAN TYRELL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
T McKinnon
Facing the starter for the first time. Four-year-old mare by Exceed And Excel out of Sally's Realm AUD $ 45,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast National Broodmare Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished eighth on August 26 2024 at Cranbourne over 800m. Watch for any market moves.
10
MATTHEW PALMER
Silver, Black Epaulettes And Cap, Silver Star
7 JADA ROSE
GREGORY CORNISH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms A L Hamilton, Miss S Newberry & G Crouch
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Street Boss out of Shudabeen. At the most recent trial finished fifth on October 20 at Beaudesert over 1050m. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
2
ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross, Gold Sleeves, Black Maltese Crosses, Black Maltese Cross Cap
8 8x74 CHOCECLAIR
SHARON CROXFORD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
J P Mills
Third-up today. Freshened for 48 days. Resuming ran last of 7 at Kembla Grange Prov Cl1 on August 30 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind La Bella Bondi with 55kg at $17. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Moruya Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1210m, 5 len behind Dooralong with 55kg at $21. Kept fresh and having her first start for the new stable.
3
ANTHONY ALLEN
Purple And Dark Blue Halves, White Diamond Band And Epaulettes, Purple With White Diamond Cap
9 6249x DARLING TAKE CARE
MARCUS WILSON
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Zorlu Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Kaya) & M J Wilson
Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn April 5 over 1200m, 11 len behind Network Error with 56.5kg at $3.20. Previously first up; third of 9 at Grafton Mdn November 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Seymour Stars carrying 54.5kg at $19. Back with the one trial and stays in the mix.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
Red, White Circle With Z Inside, Halved Sleeves, Star Cap
10 2544x HE IS THE KISS
ALLAN CHAU
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
H L Chau, Y Yang & W Z Yuan
Resumes. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1200m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Brutal Sue carrying 59kg at $10. Previously first up; sixth of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw March 22 over 1106m, in the wet; 9 len behind Youthful Groove with 59kg at $5. Can get the job done first-up.
8
LEAH MARTYN
Orange, Red Star, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap