Ballina 14 Mar 2026
GOING: S(6)
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BALLINA FAIR BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1300m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 24) Rail: True . |
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Anticipate a moderate tempo is a race devoid of recognised speedsters. Tough. COSMIC FORTUNE (7) started at $7 last time and ran below expectations at Grafton over 1006m in stronger. Came from the back winning this grade at Murwillumbah prior and gets in well with the 2kg claim. She can bounce back. ASTERN VILLA (9) has been within range all three runs this preparation, including in a Cl2 over 1200m at the Sunshine Coast. Has a 2kg claim and is well placed in this lineup. FAYETTA (4) is a former Victorian who has had two starts this prep for the new stable both in much tougher company. Has the tongue tie on again and her best form stacks up. PROPONENT (2) resumes and would be around the mark if presented forward this time around. KICKAMUSHU (11) hasn't been far away twice at Coffs Harbour since transferring from a NSW stable. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Cosmic Fortune.
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BOOM COURT
INDIANA TURNER 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG A Krayem Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after eight months sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 1 over 1212m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Little Prophet carrying 59.5kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Toowoomba Cl2 on March 1 2025 over 1200m, 8 len behind Monazel carrying 60kg at $18. Prefer others. |
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PROPONENT
AMANDA PARK 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Ms A J Park, Mrs G E Park & B P Park Resuming after a three months break. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Dalby Cl3-Sw December 11 over 1400m, 29 len behind Gidday Gidday with 60kg at $61. On debut second last in a small field at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn February 12 2025 over 1100m, soft track; 13 len behind Boomtown Chat carrying 59kg at $151. Don't dismiss lightly. |
9 S SHEARGOLD |
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SUPER JAIE
DONNA GRISEDALE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG L W Day, A M Haining & B Reeves Last start 11th of 13 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on March 3 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Shutter carrying 55.5kg at $31. The run before that 8th of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on February 19 over 1410m, 3.5 len behind Spills with 59kg at $16. Disappointing and others are preferred. |
5 J GRISEDALE |
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FAYETTA
JASON PATTON 5YO B/BR MARE 61.0KG A R Moran, Mrs J M Moran, M J Lockett, G J Kenna & P R Lockett Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm65 on February 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Corrupted with 54.5kg at $51. Last start raced on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 60 on February 22 over 1200m, 9 len behind Pulveriser with 57kg at $14. Contender on her best form. |
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DUPONT
DENNIS DWANE 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms L Cook Resuming. Only had one start last preparation eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Bm50 on December 26 over 1015m, 6 len behind Come On Glamour with 60.5kg at $71. When resuming last campaign 8th of 11 at Grafton Bm58 on March 22 over 1410m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Hardley Grey carrying 60kg at $13. Others make more appeal. |
2 KIRK MATHESON |
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GOLD DAZZLER
PHIL BOBIC 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P C Bobic Dual acceptor. Most recently 8th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Shirley Pearly carrying 57.5kg at $26. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at Gatton 0 - 55 on February 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Thunderous carrying 59.5kg at $31. Worth another chance. |
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COSMIC FORTUNE
STEPHEN LEE 5YO BROWN MARE 60.0KG B E Kee & Ms P Toland At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 7 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on February 19 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Dividends Paid with 55kg at $7. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a nose at Murwillumbah Bm50 January 24 over 1013m on a rain affected track defeating Shelly's Ace with 57.5kg at $3.50. She can bounce back in this lineup. |
6 MS OLIVIA DALTON |
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PRETTY SHAMROCK
DONNA GRISEDALE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG J L Jarvis & Mrs K M Jarvis Most recently 9th of 13 at Grafton Bm58 on February 19 over 1410m, 4.5 len behind Spills with 53.5kg at $19. Before that ran last of 11 at Taree Cl4 Prev on January 30 over 1250m, slow going 8 len behind Life Coach with 55kg at $201. Doesn't shape as a major player. |
4 POPPIE GORTON |
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ASTERN VILLA
JOHN JOHNSTON 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs P A Johnston Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Kilcoy Cg&E Bm55 on February 18 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Best Coffee with 55.5kg at $11. Before that 8th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Cl2 on February 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Capital Diva with 52.5kg at $101. Finds a suitable race and should play a big role. |
8 KAYLA JOHNSTON |
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OLD TIMING MAN
SHANE EVERSON 9YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J G Campbell Second-up. First-up after two months 8th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Cg&E Bm58 on February 15 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Love Rat carrying 55kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Grafton Bm50 on June 8 2024 over 1205m, on a slow track; nose behind Bad Boy Darby carrying 62.5kg at $16. Might find this a bit too tough. |
3 BROOKE STOWER |
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KICKAMUSHU
DANIEL WHEELER 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R Spokes & Miss K L Dixon At the latest run 6th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 1 over 1212m, slow going 2.25 len behind Little Prophet with 55kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 8 at Coffs Harbour F&M Bm58 on February 15 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Come On Glamour with 56kg at $26. In the mix. |
7 STEPHEN CUMMINS |
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