Ballina 09 Jan 2026
GOING: G(3)
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NBN NEWS COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN PLATE 1015m Track: Good 3 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: +5m 1000m-250m Cutaway Applies, True Remainder . |
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Moderate pace from Mr Hot Stepper taking it up with Cianwood City and Luck Of The Draw on his back. AUSTRALASIA (8) has raced twice this prep and appreciated the drop in class from the last campaign. Good effort last start when she made late ground to finish third over 1100m at Murwillumbah. Coming back in trip is a query, but in a race of questionable quality she gets her chance. SOUTHAMPTON FLARE (2) is back after a 19-week spell. Transferred to the Dunn stable for the last couple of runs last prep and showed significant improvement. Two recent trials should have him ready to make an immediate impact. CIANWOOD CITY (5) has struggled to change gears in rain-affected ground at her three runs this time in work. Sees a dry track for the first time in her career so she could be a big improver. LUCK OF THE DRAW (4) ran a better race here at this trip last start when lining up for only the second time. Should be thereabouts again. First starter COSMIC FUN (9) didn't show a lot at her only trial but strong early market support suggests she has more to offer. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Australasia.
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MR HOT STEPPER
DANIEL STANLEY 5YO BAY HORSE 59.0KG D A Stanley At the latest run second last in a small field at Wauchope Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1240m, 5 len behind Enzoni carrying 59kg at $9. The start before that got back early 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn on December 13 over 1012m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Crown Estate carrying 59kg at $31. Not keen on his chances. |
2 JODI WORLEY |
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| 2 | 7976x |
SOUTHAMPTON FLARE
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L D Prior, Mrs C Briggs, R L Legato, F Legato, M D Wiener, S Eckstein, J Wiener, C Sita & T Briggs Resumes. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Murwillumbah Super Mdn-Sw August 28 over 1200m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Brutal Sue with 59kg at $7. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw June 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Secret Hell carrying 58kg at $7.50. Expecting him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
3 JAKE BAYLISS |
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DANCE GAVIN DANCE
OWEN GLUE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D Clifford, D G Clifford & O K Glue First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Royal Symphony out of Novita Flash. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Lismore over 1010m. Tough assignment. |
6 D PEISLEY |
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LUCK OF THE DRAW
STEPHEN LEE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Westerkate (Mgr: Ms A Stewart) Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 9 over 1000m, 24 len behind Booya Boy with 57.5kg at $21. Second-up 3rd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1015m, 3 len behind Ainsley with 57.5kg at $31. Progressive type worth including in trifectas and first fours. |
5 JAI WILLIAMS |
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| 5 | 8x574 |
CIANWOOD CITY
SHANE EVERSON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG S P Everson, Ms O Pickering & Ms TJ Prentice At the latest run 4th in a small field at Coffs Harbour Mdn on December 27 over 800m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Intense Steel carrying 55kg at $26. The race before that second last of 8 at Coffs Harbour Mdn on December 13 over 1012m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Crown Estate carrying 55.5kg at $19. Rock hard fit and this looks a nice race for her. |
4 JETT NEWMAN |
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SOL FILIA
STEPHEN LEE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG C J Smith, J Atthews, M C W Clark, S Dwyer, S B Lee, J J Ryan, M A Metcalf, KA Forrest, Ms A Forrest, Ms B J Ferris & G Forrest Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Grafton Mdn September 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind National Interest with 56.5kg at $19. On debut sixth of 13 at Grafton Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1120m, soft track; 8 len behind Zaindara carrying 57kg at $26. SCRATCHED. |
4 L P ROLLS |
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TERZIMA
CAROLYN HALLIDAY 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs C J Halliday & Miss S J Halliday Resuming. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Lismore F&M Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1120m, 6 len behind Sands Of Omaha carrying 56kg at $101. On debut seventh of 10 at Casino Mdn August 18 over 1000m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Glam carrying 57.5kg at $71. Likely to struggle. |
7 KARL ZECHNER |
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| 8 | 77x53 |
AUSTRALASIA
DANIEL BOWEN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M C O'hara, R O'Hara, Mrs S O'Hara, B Green, M Green & A Green Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 5th of 10 at Lismore Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1110m, 5.5 len behind Call To Courage with 55.5kg at $6. Second-up got back early 3rd in a small field at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw on December 29 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Just Legendary with 54kg at $10. Fitter now and making headway. Draws out again but looks ready to win. |
8 BEN LOOKER |
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COSMIC FUN
ANDREW PARRAMORE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A M Parramore & A D Davison Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Cosmic Force out of Enjoyment. At the most recent trial finished fifth at a Coffs Harbour over 806m December 4. Let the betting tell the story. |
1 A MALLYON |
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