Ballina 28 Apr 2026
GOING: H(10)
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TAB COUNTRY BOOSTED BM 58 HCP 1250m Track: HEAVY 10 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: True . |
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Solid tempo headed by Alleze and Archie Maximus. TOO HOT TO TORQUE (6) covered a stack of ground from the wide gate first-up, when peaked on the run to finish second over 1015m at this track. Stalks the good tempo today and gets his chance. ALLEZE (4) is a talented filly undefeated in two starts. Had plenty up the sleeve with a comfortable first-up victory over 1005m at Grafton. Rates highly with the claim and can overcome the sticky barrier. ARCHIE MAXIMUS (7) scored a deserved Maiden win third-up over the 1180m at Grafton. Likely to go back from the gate and be ridden for luck. Stays in the mix. DIAMONDSAREMIO (10) on the quick back-up today after disappointing at her last two starts. Drops further in weight with Spokes' claim and gets one more chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 6,4,7,10.
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IN THE FINE PRINT
LEO CLAPHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG S J Clapham & B Shedden Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm66 February 15 over 1600m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Mammoth Mountain carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. First up last campaign 11th of 13 at Casino Ctry Bm58 May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Love Rat with 56kg at $41. Major upset if he won. |
1 BAILIE BAKER |
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STOINKA
DENNIS DWANE 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG I Crawford Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Bm66 on March 23 over 1000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Kyogle Kid with 58.5kg at $14. Last start second last of 11 at Grafton Bm82 on April 7 over 1005m, 3 len behind Eagle Hawk Star carrying 55kg at $151. Looking to others. |
11 L P ROLLS |
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BARCELONA EXPRESS
DAVID MATTS 6YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG D L Matts, M J Connolly & Mrs J M Matts Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 9 over 1010m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Personal Space carrying 58.5kg at $11. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Toowoomba Cg&E Bm60 on April 11 over 1300m, 5 len behind The Deputy with 58kg at $18. Must be respected. |
9 D PEISLEY |
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ALLEZE
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY COLT 61.0KG D P Azzopardi, Dream Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: T Dimitriadis), C McFaddern, F Aliendi, P Nicholls, S Macdonald, G Maguire, S Richter, Yobro Racing, I Lennon, T Pearson, G Partridge, Horizons, B Garrigan, BALSKAWSKI, C Murphy, Mrs R Preston & Three Peaks Thoroughbreds Third race start. Strong on debut as favourite; won by 1.0 len at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw October 14 over 1010m defeating Prestige Pak carrying 56.5kg at $1.95. Went for a spell before returning favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Grafton Cl1 April 7 over 1005m defeating Kemal carrying 57.5kg at $1.40. Sure to prove tough to beat in this sort of form. Big chance to continue the unbeaten run second-up. |
8 AMELIA HEINRICH |
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CARDSHARP
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 6YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG J L Cannon, Mrs E J Mayfield-Smith, B Biddle, G Kassulke, A Hardaker, D Marchant, P O'Brien, J A Curran & M J Curran Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 9 over 1010m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Personal Space with 59.5kg at $4.20. The run before that 8th of 11 at Taree Cl4 Prev on January 30 over 1250m, slow going 5.5 len behind Life Coach carrying 53kg at $14. Goes into the exotics. |
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TOO HOT TO TORQUE
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), I J Corazzol, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: P N Jacobsen), B J Fewster, Mrs M Bolster, M Bevan, D J Armstrong, J Macharowski, P J Peters & R E Beckerman Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at this track Ctry Cl1 on April 14 over 1015m, 1.5 len behind Dance Gavin Dance carrying 59kg at $1.85. Previously second-up favourite; won by 4.5 len at Lismore Super Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1210m defeating Hostile La Vista with 56.5kg at $7. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat from the low gate. |
3 JETT NEWMAN |
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ARCHIE MAXIMUS
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG L Waller Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at Grafton Ctry Mdn April 7 over 1180m defeating Amazigh Torque carrying 58.5kg at $1.60. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Gold Coast Mdn on March 21 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind On The Throne carrying 56.5kg at $7. Sure to measure up here despite drawing out. |
10 KIRK MATHESON |
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GAMING
STEPHEN BENNETT 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG 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 Dual acceptor. Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 14 over 1315m, 0.6 len behind Aureate carrying 59kg at $8. The run before that second last of 10 at Gold Coast Cl3 on April 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Heavenly Impact with 52kg at $21. Major player. |
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RUPESTRIS
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), D Smith, Ms JR Ryan, B A Baird, N Smith, B J Hyde, T D North, B A Baggott, R I Darrah, D E Fish, Goldie Dreamers (Mgr: M H Killian), D R MacKenzie, W J Watts, DM Baggott, C Parker, G A Baggott & S Pratt Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by neck Grafton Mdn-Sw November 21 over 1400m slow track defeating Giapponese carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Grafton Ctry Mdn October 21 over 1006m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Dazzling Peace carrying 59kg at $1.70. Went out a winner and has claims with the two trials. |
5 JAKE BAYLISS |
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DIAMONDSAREMIO
SALLY TAYLOR 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG J Lawler & Mrs J F Kelly At the latest run second last of 11 at Taree F&M Bm58 on April 21 over 1262m, slow going 15 len behind Coco Dreaming carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that 6th of 10 at Grafton Cl2 on March 30 over 1190m, 3.5 len behind Bring Me Saki carrying 55kg at $18. Has a good record here and keep safe on the wquick back-up. |
7 GRADY SPOKES |
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HYPOTHERMIA
JOHN SHELTON 5YO GR/BR MARE 56.0KG R F Graham, R A Skinner, J D Shelton, B J Cahill & J L Gaddy Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at this track Bm58 Cl2+ on April 14 over 1015m, 6 len behind Geegee Jet By carrying 56.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 16 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hotzino with 56.5kg at $41. No easier this time and happy to leave out. |
12 J GRISEDALE |
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REPHRASE
JENNIFER M SMITH 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Ms J M Smith Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 9 at Grafton Cl1 on April 7 over 1005m, 7 len behind Alleze with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Casino Bm58 on August 18 over 1300m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Decrypt carrying 55.5kg at $14. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
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HOMELAND
GREG HOWELLS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms P Cleal, R J Chalker, B Lowe, D P Everard, D J Butterworth, I J Brotherson & G J Brotherson Last start 4th of 9 at Grafton Cl1 on April 7 over 1005m, 2.5 len behind Alleze with 55kg at $9. The start before that 7th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on March 28 over 1208m, slow going 5 len behind Blue Dane with 59kg at $16. Will be harder to beat this time. |
2 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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