Ballina 21 Jun 2026
GOING: H(10)
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RIVERVIEW HOTEL COUNTRY BOOSTED BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1000m Track: HEAVY 10 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: True . |
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Reasonable tempo with Lord Seymour probably leading but a few others should keep him honest.
THEIR FINEST HOUR (2) appeared for the first time in 16 months last start and was far too good in a similar race to this at Coffs Harbour in heavy going. Has his share of weight but there must be improvement to come so stick with him. CAT EMPIRE (3) was also first-up from an extended lay-off last time out and did a good job to be beaten under two lengths here at this trip. Coped with the heavy conditions on that occasion. Big chance with that run under the belt. AUSTRALASIA (5) has been given a 44-day let-up following a distant third over 1405m at Coffs Harbour. Reliable sprinter who should be about the money. HOMELAND (9) was beaten a long way by Their Finest Hour at Coffs recently. Draws a better gate and gets a substantial weight swing after Palmer's claim. Should give a good account. LORD SEYMOUR (4) gamely chased Their Finest Hour home last time. Lightly raced five-year-old who is in the mix again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Their Finest Hour to win again.
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SNOW FALCON
SHANE EVERSON 6YO B/BR MARE 62.0KG S P Everson, D Kuhl, Ms K J Moran, G A Powell, D R Wiblen & Mrs H V Moran Dual acceptor. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 14 at Grafton Bm58 on June 6 over 1205m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Enhance carrying 61kg at $31. Before that ran last in a small field at Port Macquarie Bm58 on May 18 over 1106m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Magnolia Jewel with 61.5kg at $13. A heavy track brings her under notice. |
3 JETT NEWMAN |
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| 2 | 485x1 |
THEIR FINEST HOUR
DAIKI CHUJO 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Y Ozaki, E Azukizawa, Ms Y Gohara, S Oaund, P Fitzgerald, W E Hammond, M Wakefield, C A Gale, D J Peisley, Ms L S Sharp & G Sugimurra Second-up. First-up after about 18 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 June 3 over 1014m on a heavy track defeating Lord Seymour carrying 59kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track Cl1 on December 27 2024 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Sea Of Qi carrying 57kg at $5. Great chance to make it two in a row. Progressive type who can measure up again. |
1 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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CAT EMPIRE
PETER SINCLAIR 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG J P Clarke & Ms S L Croft Second-up today. Last start got back early 5th of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 8 over 1010m, on a wet track; 1.75 len behind Deep Stealth carrying 58.5kg at $18. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Geelong Bm64 on November 27 2024 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Miss Titeline carrying 58kg at $21. Strips fitter and a bold showing is expected. |
7 GRADY SPOKES |
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| 4 | x1627 |
LORD SEYMOUR
SALLY TAYLOR 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs E J Murden & Ms S J Morsley At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 3 over 1014m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Their Finest Hour carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Before that 6th of 11 at Inverell Bm58 on May 22 over 1050m, 4 len behind Boom Break carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Sure to be thereabouts. |
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| 5 | 29823 |
AUSTRALASIA
DANIEL BOWEN 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG A L Ison, C S Dwyer & D S Bowen Form hard to fault. Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl1 on May 8 over 1405m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Permission Denied with 57kg at $4.80. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl2 on April 24 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2.5 len behind Master Artist carrying 56kg at $18. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out. |
6 KIRK MATHESON |
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| 6 | 53606 |
SECRET STATEMENT
AMY USHER 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG W J Strong & M Usher Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 11 at Grafton Cl3 on June 6 over 1030m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Enniroc with 52kg at $61. Before that sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Grafton Bm50 on May 16 over 1115m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Prince Rupert with 61.5kg at $6.50. Handles the heavy so not out of contention. |
2 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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| 7 | x3396 |
BARRON
SHARON PEPPER 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, M A Williams, Mrs S J Williams & K J F Byrnes At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track Ctry Bm58 on June 8 over 1010m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Deep Stealth carrying 55.5kg at $31. The race before that ran last of 9 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Cl3 on May 8 over 1005m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Boambee Beach carrying 55kg at $41. Tested again. |
8 JUSTIN P STANLEY |
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| 8 | 05850 |
ONCE A LADY
SHANE EVERSON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG B J Campbell Dual acceptor. At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 3 over 1014m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Their Finest Hour carrying 55kg at $51. The run before that 5th of 11 at Grafton Bm50 on May 16 over 1115m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Prince Rupert carrying 57.5kg at $15. Can't tip off that performance. |
5 AMELIA HEINRICH |
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| 9 | 57438 |
HOMELAND
GREG HOWELLS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms P Cleal At the latest run 8th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Ctry Bm58 on June 3 over 1014m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Their Finest Hour carrying 55kg at $21. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on May 12 over 1262m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Deebee's Girl carrying 56kg at $15. The heavy track gives him some hope. |
4 GRACE PALMER |
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