Ballina 28 Apr 2026
GOING: H(10)
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LAWRENCE & HANSON MAIDEN HANDICAP 1250m Track: HEAVY 10 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: True . |
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Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. AMAZIGH TORQUE (2) nice filly who brings a solid set of figures here third-up. Can go on with it today after she chased hard with a sound second over 1180m at Grafton. Should prove too strong for these from the low draw. WEEKEND ARTIST (8) is back after a break of five months. Has a decent first-up record and since fitted with a 1000m trial at the Gold Coast. Can make his presence felt. WITNESS DIS (9) resumes after failing to see the 1720m out when eighth at Grafton on November 30. Ran some okay races over the shorter trips and fitted with the one trial. TALES OF FORTUNE (1) Star Turn gelding from a Your Song mare on debut for the James Hepworth stable. Ran fourth in his latest trial over 900m at Beaudesert. Worth thought. SUGGESTED PLAY: Amazigh Torque has the class to put these away.
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TALES OF FORTUNE
JAMES HEPWORTH 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P J Fulmer, P J Woollett, K R Fields, H Mckandie, Mrs J S Fulmer & Mrs M A Fields First starter by Star Turn out of Tell No Tales. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Worth considering on debut with the blinkers on. |
5 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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AMAZIGH TORQUE
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO B/BR FILLY 57.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), I J Corazzol, M A Hadley, R E Beckerman & Mrs L Allan Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Lord Of Flames with 56.5kg at $3.70. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn on April 7 over 1180m, 3 len behind Archie Maximus carrying 56.5kg at $6. Progressing well and looks hard to beat in this weak contest. |
2 JAKE BAYLISS |
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SAJJETTI
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 Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at Port Macquarie Cge Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1106m, 9 len behind Night Agent carrying 58.5kg at $26. Second-up second last of 11 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1115m, 12 len behind Ivantheinvincible with 56.5kg at $151. Tested again. |
8 GRADY SPOKES |
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FLASHMASTER
DESLEIGH FORSTER 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG J W McInally, Ms D J Forster, Miss J Collett, A V Vitanza & Ms M T Collier SCRATCHED. |
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LONG HOT NIGHT
FRANK DICHIERA 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG F Dichiera Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Gunbower Mdn-Sw on October 4 over 1800m, 6 len behind Grunnettan with 56.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on March 14 2025 over 1612m, 18 len behind Banker's Victory with 59kg at $13. Doubt he will trouble these. |
7 DAMIEN BOCHE |
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SUPER JOHNNY JOYA
PAULA BARRON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P C Bray, Z Crethary, J Crethary & B R Maidment Having second run back today. Last run held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn on April 11 over 1010m, slow going 6 len behind Southampton Nicco carrying 57kg at $13. At only start last preparation second last of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn on October 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Galactic Star with 56.5kg at $101. Hard to see her troubling the top chances this time. |
6 S SHEARGOLD |
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VALOUR VICTORIOUS
DIANE G MURPHY 3YO GR/BL FILLY 55.0KG Ms J L Gaunson, Mrs D G Murphy & D Trott Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Ipswich Mdn November 6 over 1100m, soft track; 6 len behind Funky Zebra with 55kg at $151. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Kilcoy Mdn-Sw October 7 over 800m, 6 len behind Embolden with 55kg at $10. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
1 BAILIE BAKER |
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WEEKEND ARTIST
LYNLEA SMALL 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Dr L D Small & Miss J J A Small Is first-up after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Beaudesert Mdn November 23 over 1650m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Van De Ban carrying 55.5kg at $8. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw April 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Marathia with 58.5kg at $7. Resumes with an okay fresh record, each way. |
3 L P ROLLS |
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WITNESS DIS
GREGORY CORNISH 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG B D Maidment, B N J Crear & C T Russell Resumes. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Grafton Mdn November 30 over 1720m, 7 len behind Mahuika Maroi with 55.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Beaudesert Mdn-Sw July 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind King Of Minto with 58.5kg at $51. Returns with the one trial and can take a hand in the finish. |
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