Ballina   21 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

RACING MATES COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1590m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True .  

A solid tempo on the cards with Legin taking charge. VIRGINIA BREEZES (7) ran on well to get up for third on a heavy track at Coffs Harbour two back then was less effective last start on a soft track at Grafton. Today's conditions bring her right into the conversation. SHERIFF'S STAR (2) turned in his best effort of the prep last time out when beaten half a length over 1635m at Grafton. Handles the soft, untried on a heavy deck. Very fit and should be competitive again. LEGIN (4) kept coming to grab fourth at big odds recently over the mile at Grafton. Should be peaking now at the third run back from a spell. PRESSIPITATING (5) showed a glimpse of form at Grafton last start, beating home some of today's key rivals. Maiden lining up for the 21st time so hard to get too enthusiastic. ZAVY'S SUN (1) passed half the field but still finished nine lengths off the winner when resuming over 1218m at Coffs Harbour last time. Has only raced twice so there is plenty of scope for improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Lots of long-term maidens meet - Virginia Breezes just gets the nod.
1 9x4 ZAVY'S SUN
PETER SINCLAIR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P G Sinclair, L Bowne, I F Halliday & M A Mcleod
Third race start. First start ran second last of 10 at Rockhampton Mdn on December 18 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind I'm A Condygirl carrying 58.5kg at $9. Returned from break came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1218m, on a wet track; 9 len behind Predict The Future with 59kg at $4.40. Lightly raced three-year-old who deserves another chance.
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ARCHIE MCCOLM
Lime Green, Blue Diamonds, Quartered Cap
2 x4502 SHERIFF'S STAR
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
NSW Tycoons (Mgr: S K Brown), C G Crockett, Mrs N Russo, J Cox & J Holding
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on June 6 over 1635m, slow going 0.5 len behind Amazigh Torque with 56.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 10th of 13 at Ipswich Mdn on May 9 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind Power And War with 55.5kg at $4.80. Put it together last time and can go on with it now.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Light Blue And Navy Halves, NSW Tycoons Logo, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds Cap
3 0x085 BLACK PROSPECT
PETER EVANS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
P J Evans
At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1518m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Uniquely Famous carrying 59kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 8 at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn on May 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 10 len behind Polymer carrying 56kg at $201. No threat this time either.
5
FREDERICK LARSON
Gold, Dark Green Seams, Striped Sleeves, Dark Green And Gold Seams Cap
4 48x74 LEGIN
STEPHEN RANDALL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S J Randall
Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Grafton Mdn on May 16 over 1420m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Super Johnny Joya with 52kg at $9. Last start 4th of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on June 6 over 1635m, slow going 3 len behind Amazigh Torque carrying 57kg at $31. Rates highly. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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D PEISLEY
Black, Pink Lighting Bolt, Pink Armbands, Pink And Black Quartered Cap
5 x7563 PRESSIPITATING
SAMANTHA MCGUREN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A L Rimmer, J J Rimmer & T Rimmer
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on June 6 over 1635m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Amazigh Torque with 56kg at $31. The start before that 6th of 8 at Inverell Ctry Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Soofree with 54kg at $11. Not far away of late. Rock hard fit and is likely to feature again.
2
Black, Bright Pink Diamond Sash, White Sleeves
6 0075 SAJJETTI
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
A J Harris, M D Bentley, J A Harris, Mrs R L Wilkinson, Miss B Harris, Mrs A Harris & D G Said
Most recently 5th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1218m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Predict The Future carrying 59kg at $21. Before that 7th of 11 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1115m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Not So Dubious carrying 56kg at $16. Win doesn’t look likely.
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DYLAN TURNER
Dark Red, White Maltese Cross, Dark Green With White Lightning Bolt Sleeves And Cap
7 26536 VIRGINIA BREEZES
LEO CLAPHAM
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
S J Clapham, B Shedden, J Clapham, J E Lupton, A K Miller, Ms J Clapham, J Wotherspoon & Z Wotherspoon
Most recently got back early 6th of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on June 6 over 1635m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Amazigh Torque carrying 53kg at $7. The race before that got back early 3rd in a small field at Coffs Harbour Ctry Mdn on May 8 over 1405m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Moonlight Diva with 55.5kg at $6. Good wet tracker who is well placed to salute.
4
GRADY SPOKES
Red, Yellow Diamond And Cap
8 02885 WASHIK
JULIE PRATTEN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J A Pratten & G E V Nolan
Last start ran second last in a small field at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1010m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Land Speed with 57kg at $16. The run before that ran second last of 9 at Grafton Mdn on May 16 over 1420m, in the wet; 6 len behind Super Johnny Joya with 55kg at $21. Looking to others.
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NORIYUKI MASUDA
Burgundy, Gold Stars, Collar And Stars Sleeves