Ballina 05 Oct 2025
GOING: G(3)
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TAB COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1590m Track: Good 3 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: True. |
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A race that lacks early pressure.
GIOIA RIVER (6) was six weeks between runs so his tiring effort over 1410m at Grafton last start for new trainer John Shelton can be forgiven. Form prior to that was impressive in the Riverina, including an eye-catching second two back over this trip at Wagga. Can improve out of sight. TRUE FAIRY (1) races back in the field so it makes the job tough for her. Again gave away a start last time out over the mile at Coffs Harbour before working home well. A lack of tempo here might be an issue but she is too honest to leave out of calculations. EASTOWIN (10) is a very hard one to catch. Scored narrowly over 1550m at Murwillumbah three back before a couple of failures. In the mix if in the mood. RISK FOR REWARD (3) has found the line well but just missed the placings in shorter races at his last couple. Best form comes at Ballina so he can feature without surprising. VIADELAMORE (2) hasn't been too far off them of late and a top four finish is on the cards. SUGGESTED PLAY: Trusting Gioia River to turn things around.
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| 1 | 61325 |
TRUE FAIRY
STEPHEN LEE 5YO B/BR MARE 60.0KG T Bito, M Nakano, Y Ozaki, O Ogawa, K Suzuki, T Nagai, T Watanabe, K Yajima, T Ogawa, H Nishikawa, K Nakamatsu, Y Okada, J Takahashi, K Isozaki, Y Suwa, Y Murata, K G Jones, Mrs F Jones, Y Ninomiya & K Kikuchi Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start eased back early on 5th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on September 4 over 1612m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mission To Win carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1400m, on a wet track; 0.8 len behind My Girl Zarlie carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Racing well and is a live chance despite a month between runs. |
5 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 2 | 95469 |
VIADELAMORE
DANIEL BOWEN 6YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG J Thew & I J Crawford Most recently 9th of 14 at Grafton Bm58 on September 22 over 2220m, 3.5 len behind Justice Served carrying 60.5kg at $7. The race before that 6th of 10 at Lismore Bm66 on September 11 over 2120m, 2.75 len behind Justice Served carrying 57kg at $4.80. Back sharply in trip but should be thereabouts. |
9 W WHEATLEY |
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| 3 | 48346 |
RISK FOR REWARD
STEPHEN LEE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Ms A Stewart, J O'Keefe, M Forrest, KA Lally, C K Lindores, A M Constantine, R L Henriksen, K M Armstrong, F Neves, Mrs J Neves, M D Banvill, P Swansson, T P Dyer, G N Franklin & D I Williamson At the latest run 6th of 13 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on September 22 over 1410m, 3 len behind Vendemmia with 55.5kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on September 4 over 1312m, slow going 3 len behind Phoenix Power with 55.5kg at $5.50. Going well. Saves his best for this track so watch for a better run. |
8 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 4 | 8x821 |
HIGHLAND HUSTLE
JOHN HIGGINS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs J A Terlich, J Higgins, M Burnell, Mrs J Ogston, Mrs J M Wood & Ms R I Wood Recent form sound. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 5 len at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw September 14 over 1615m in soft going defeating Rainsitpours carrying 57kg at $2.40. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Port Macquarie Mdn on September 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind The Comanche with 56kg at $16. Stepping up in grade but she looks up to the challenge. |
10 J GRISEDALE |
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| 5 | 0x760 |
OCTAVIO
JULIE PRATTEN 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms J A Pratten & G E V Nolan At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Grafton Ctry Cl2 on September 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Full Regalia carrying 55kg at $201. The start before that 6th of 8 at Lismore Rousillon Bm82 on September 11 over 1536m, 4 len behind Starzam with 55kg at $41. SCRATCHED. |
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| 6 | 35120 |
GIOIA RIVER
JOHN SHELTON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Ms R J Tatham Last start 10th of 13 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on September 22 over 1410m, 6 len behind Vendemmia carrying 55kg at $12. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Wagga Cl1-Sw on August 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Mockridge with 57kg at $13. Better placed up to this trip and can bounce back. |
4 R SPOKES |
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| 7 | 0x053 |
GAMING
STEPHEN BENNETT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG S J Bennett, J S Bennett, J C Patton, Mrs D A Bennett, Mrs K A Alvos, B J Patton, B A Patton, M P Norberry & Mrs T L Meldrum Last start 3rd of 14 at Grafton Bm58 on September 30 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Nails And Pride carrying 55kg at $101. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on August 30 over 1205m, 1.75 len behind Dizzy Dee carrying 55.5kg at $26. Caught the eye last time in a run that suggest this trip will suit. |
3 ROBBIE DOWNEY |
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| 8 | 7020x |
MEMUMZA DIVA
LYN THOMSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG B T Wright, Mrs J H Wright & Ms L J Thomson Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ken Howard August 1 over 2000m, soft track; 16 len behind Barazin carrying 55kg at $151. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl1 April 19 over 1509m, 7 len behind Kobaytera carrying 57kg at $14. Hard to have. |
7 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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| 9 | 30549 |
OURLEGSELEVEN
SHARON PEPPER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, B J Pepper, Miss K L Pepper, D I Pepper & Ms M C Gilmore At the latest run eased back early on 9th of 13 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on September 26 over 1310m, 4.5 len behind Intoxel carrying 56kg at $31. Before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Murwillumbah Ctry Cl1-Sw on August 28 over 1550m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gavin carrying 57kg at $17. Fully tested on recent form. |
2 BRANDON LERENA |
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| 10 | 05109 |
EASTOWIN
DAVID CAMPBELL 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B J Sherry, K P Sherry, M J Sherry, Mrs C L Sherry & W P Mullins Last start raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Lismore Bm82 on September 26 over 2110m, 13 len behind Connecticut with 53kg at $151. Before that 10th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on September 14 over 1615m, slow going 6 len behind Venom Wolf carrying 53kg at $20. Better placed here. Won a Class 2 over a similar trip to this three back - in the mix if that form re-emerges. |
6 M HELLYER |
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| 11 | x5665 |
SON OF HEROIC
DARREN GRAHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss J L Cheetham Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at Murwillumbah Ctry Cl1-Sw on August 28 over 1550m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gavin with 59kg at $10. The run before that 6th of 11 at Casino Ctry Bm58 on August 18 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind My Girl Zarlie with 55kg at $7. Rock hard fit and the inside draw is a big help. |
1 L P ROLLS |
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