Ballina 09 Jan 2026
GOING: G(3)
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FRANGIPANI SKIN & MEDISPA CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1015m Track: Good 3 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: +5m 1000m-250m Cutaway Applies, True Remainder . |
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Elronte should find the front with Call To Courage and Aquatier on her heels. ELRONTE (6) led for the judge and gave a kick but was overwhelmed close to home when resuming over this distance at Toowoomba last start. Led all the way to win with ease second-up last prep at Gatton. Sure to take plenty of catching. DARLING TAKE CARE (4) opened this prep with four top-three finishes, all at five furlongs, before a modest effort at the Gold Coast last time. Gets in nicely under today's scale so a return to form will not surprise. The sparingly raced filly CALL TO COURAGE (7) opened her account in a Lismore maiden over 1110m recently. Speedy three-year-old who should enjoy a lovely trail today so another big run seems likely. EXTREME SPIRIT (1) has been freshened up since a moderate effort over 1200m at Ipswich on 26 November. Hasn't won for almost three years but his best figures measure up - one for the exotics. AQUATIER (3) failed first-up at Eagle Farm but can improve back to her pet trip in an easier race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Elronte.
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EXTREME SPIRIT
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG T J Sears & P R Burnitt Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start got back early 6th of 8 at Ipswich Cl1 on November 26 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Blitzum carrying 59kg at $6. The race before that from last on the turn 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm Cg&E Cl3 on November 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Oriente with 53kg at $8. Rates highly on best form and is worth including. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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| 2 | x3129 |
BETTA BEING SINGLE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Henderson Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D A Henderson), Hutley Project (Mgr: P J Byrne), A J Lalor, M P Purcell, H H W G Racing (Mgr: L C Henderson), A J Henderson, J E Cooper & Mrs C L Munce Dual acceptor. Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on December 26 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Goldarnie carrying 59kg at $11. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on December 5 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Over Draft carrying 58kg at $11. SCRATCHED. |
9 HARRISON SHAW |
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| 3 | 049x0 |
AQUATIER
GARY DOUGHTY 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG P W Breen, Mrs B N Breen & G K Doughty Second run back. First-up after five months struggled in the run home; ran last of 12 at Eagle Farm 3&4yo Bm70 on December 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Saxobushi carrying 54kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Doomben 3yo Bm70 on April 23 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Booming Bianca with 54kg at $21. Big chance back in this easier race. |
1 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 4 | 32136 |
DARLING TAKE CARE
MARCUS WILSON 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Zorlu Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Kaya) & M J Wilson Last start 6th of 9 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on December 27 over 1000m, 5 len behind Runaway Tycoon with 57.5kg at $4.80. The run before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on December 13 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Count Nicholas carrying 57.5kg at $7. Enjoys racing at Ballina and is capable of sharp improvement. |
5 A MALLYON |
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| 5 | 4x30x |
ANCIENT MISSION
MARYANN BROSNAN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG G H Austin, Mrs S E Austin & Ms G E Perkins Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Beaudesert 0 - 58 September 18 over 1400m, 8 len behind Von Bee with 56kg at $6. First up last campaign third of 10 at Kilcoy 0 - 55 August 24 over 1200m, soft track; a neck behind Little Spark carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. SCRATCHED. |
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ELRONTE
ADAM CAMPTON 3YO BR/BL FILLY 55.0KG Who Run The World (Mgr: T L Whalley), Mrs M Chandler, Miss A J Chandler, Miss E L Chandler, Mrs S Biasin, Mrs E Wotherspoon, Mrs L M Mifsud & Fortensity Equine Management (Mgr: Mrs B A Gray) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl1 on December 27 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Snitzond carrying 56kg at $11. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at Gatton 3yo Mdn August 1 over 860m on a soft track defeating Pearl Of Sicily with 58.5kg at $1.75. Promising filly who looks perfectly placed to score. |
7 KARL ZECHNER |
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| 7 | 28x31 |
CALL TO COURAGE
TOBY EDMONDS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A J Edmonds, Emmanuel Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M S Sowerby), Miss P Matenga, B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green), N Harris, H J P O'Halloran, R Harris & Sultans of Bling Racing (Mgr: R Harris) Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1115m, 5 len behind Lord Vettori carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Lismore Mdn-Sw December 19 over 1110m defeating Nite Chill carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Profiles nicely. Sill has improvement to come and is one of the major players. |
3 L P ROLLS |
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| 8 | 5130x |
JIDAYUBORI
BEN AHRENS 5YO GREY MARE 55.0KG Epsom Lodge (Mgr: M R Ahrens) Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 August 9 over 1540m, 4 len behind Wonforwazza carrying 56.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Warwick Mdn May 2 over 800m, 2.25 len behind Sapana's Pearl carrying 57kg at $2.25. SCRATCHED. |
3 JAKE BAYLISS |
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| 9 | x34x0 |
NASDAQ DUBAI
DAVID MATTS 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG J P King Second run back. First-up after a year ran last of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on December 13 over 1012m, on heavy track; 7 len behind La Cache A Vin with 60kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Bm50 on December 14 2024 over 1012m, 2.75 len behind Miss Mazerati carrying 60.5kg at $3.70. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope. |
4 J WATKINS |
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PICUPSTIXX
WAYNE LAWSON 6YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG W Lawson, S Lawson, B Scott, C Twigg, R Ford, A Woods, K Christiansen, K Byrnes, P Mckenzie, M Mckenzie, A Donohoe, R Chesher, N Sherlock, G Sherlock, P Brady, J Smith, G Collier, R Bosch, Mrs P Lawson Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Grafton Bm58 June 9 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Old Timing Man with 56.5kg at $5. Previously first up; second of 13 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 December 30 2024 over 1005m, 1.5 len behind Cardsharp with 57.5kg at $26. Good fresh performer who looks a strong top three prospect. |
6 DYLAN TURNER |
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HEAVENLY AZ
STEPHANIE SIXTUS 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S Elaro, P B Elaro, P Nassour & G Massoud Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Ipswich Cl3 on December 24 over 800m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Runaround Sue with 54kg at $41. Second-up from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Ipswich Cl2 on January 3 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Miss Force with 54kg at $91. SCRATCHED. |
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