Ballina 09 Dec 2025
GOING: FM(2)
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FRANGIPANI SKIN & BODY MDN PLT 1400m Track: FIRM 2 Clear (Max: 27) Rail: True . |
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Skieda has the pace to lead in what is likely to be a moderate tempo. GIAPPONESE (5) was well supported on resumption when attacking the line strongly for a narrow second over 1400m at Grafton. Has the upside to go on with it here from the awkward barrier. ADEQUATE EZE (3) is a lightly raced gelding improving with racing. Warmed up late when second in a small field over 1415m at Ballina. Can race a little closer from the draw and is expected to take a hand in the finish. SKIEDA (10) resumes after disappointing last time in work. Fitted with the two searching trials and primed for a first-up victory. BLIGHTYS HOPE (7) returns from a lengthy break. Failed to fire in her first campaign and expected to have matured. Given the one 1000m trial at the Gold Coast. Improver in this weaker race. SUGGESTED PLAY: Giapponese to salute.
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ELROND
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs C L Munce Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast 4yo+ Mdn on November 30 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Nicconium with 58kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Doomben Mdn on November 19 over 1350m, 2 len behind Barrelling carrying 57.5kg at $10. No excuses today. |
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STEPLIKA LION
BROOKE AINSWORTH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C R Clifford, R J Reed, D N Hamlin, S J Duffey, Mrs C J Aisthorpe, G J Parkes, P T Fraser, Glamorous Eight Girls (Mgr: Mrs J P Smith), P W Crotty & Silly Point (Mgr: D Maker) Most recently 8th of 11 at Beaudesert Mdn on November 23 over 1650m, in the wet; 11 len behind Van De Ban carrying 58.5kg at $12. The race before that eased back early on 5th of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Inquisitor carrying 59kg at $101. Improver on the firmer surface. |
4 BROOKE AINSWORTH |
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ADEQUATE EZE
DAVID CAMPBELL 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs T L Campbell, B A Campbell, Miss I J Vogt, Mrs E K Simnett, Mrs K Campbell, Mrs D I Scaysbrook, J R Campbell, Mrs K Sullivan, J R Simnett, L A Sullivan & G K Scaysbrook Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd in a small field at Lismore Mdn-Sw on November 10 over 1210m, slow going 5 len behind On Point Pixie with 57.5kg at $4.40. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 1415m, slow going 1.2 len behind Cansort with 57.5kg at $6. Shows promise and expected to go very well. |
1 JADEN LLOYD |
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ENJECTOR
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG D P Azzopardi, D T Messenger, Mrs G Thompson, J Dewis, A Partridge, S Cousins, C Stride, S Dawson, P Stone, S Macdonald, B Simmons, M Bilyk, J P Anderson, P Enstone, Mrs L A Gordon, Miss C Skipper, D L Todd, L M B Crew (Mgr: P Gillett), By A Bee's Racing (Mgr: J P Lake) & Dream Thoroughbreds Bing Three-year-old gelding (Encryption - Lady Bing) has trialled on six occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 1000m barrier trial on December 2 at Gold Coast. Blinkers go on and will need luck from the draw. |
11 BORIS THORNTON |
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GIAPPONESE
STEPHEN LEE 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG A Aceti Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Rupestris carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Rockhampton 2yo Mdn on June 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Our Eagle Rock with 58.5kg at $26. Excellent return and a win looks imminent. |
8 JAI WILLIAMS |
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STRENUOUS
MARCUS WILSON 3YO GREY GELDING 57.0KG W S Racing, W S Racing Ladies 1, Mrs P Pietromonaco, Mrs M Harris, Mrs V Shailer, M Malone, Mrs D Billiau, Mrs R Cowell, Ms M Horton, Mrs B Wilson, Mrs S O'Sullivan, Mrs C Hohnke, Mrs K Brett, Mrs K Raineri, Miss K King, Mrs K McCurley, Mrs R Clarke, B Hannon, M Death & Mrs H Zappone Last start got back early 7th of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Rupestris carrying 57.5kg at $10. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Inquisitor carrying 57.5kg at $18. Can sneak into the minor money. |
6 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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BLIGHTYS HOPE
DECLAN MAHER 4YO BR/BL FILLY 57.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), C J G Smith, D Jacombs, B J Britten, M V Broadhead, Bennett Racing Maid to Dream 2 (Mgr: N P Bennett), G Sandford & WayneJen (Mgr: W P Dodd) She is resuming after a 13 months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Muswellbrook Cl1-Sw November 3 2024 over 1750m, 10 len behind Royale Veloute carrying 55kg at $21. On debut second last of 10 at Kembla Grange F&M Mdn October 12 2024 over 1500m, 8 len behind Dame Commander with 56kg at $10. Can surprise fresh at this level. |
7 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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KISS THE COSMOS
JASON REILLY 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG J B Reilly & K J Upton Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1115m, 13 len behind Lord Vettori carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on August 20 over 1680m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Piston Rebel carrying 56.5kg at $101. Happy to overlook. |
3 BROOKE STOWER |
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SANS EGAL
ALLAN CHAU 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG W Z Yuan Second-up. First-up after three months eased back early on 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on November 29 over 1150m, 6 len behind Halfachance with 56.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast 3yo F Mdn on June 21 over 1200m, on a wet track; head behind Fully Subscribed carrying 58kg at $7. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
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SKIEDA
PAUL SHAILER 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG C J Martin Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw July 5 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Better Not Forget with 54.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Sunshine Coast F&M Mdn June 15 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind For Better with 60kg at $5.50. Capable of a bold return. |
5 L P ROLLS |
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SMALL FORTUNE
JOHN SHELTON 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J K Sheather & Mrs K P Sheather Most recently ran last of 7 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1420m, 2.25 len behind Stratton with 57kg at $41. The race before that second last of 7 at Lismore Ctry Mdn on November 10 over 1110m, slow going 5.5 len behind Copenhagen Cat with 57kg at $91. Doubt she will threaten the main chances. |
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BRITISH GEM
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG E C Throsby Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Newcastle F&M Mdn on November 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Rosa Incanta carrying 56.5kg at $12. Last start ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Doomben Mdn on November 19 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Barrelling with 55.5kg at $8.50. Fitter now and making headway. Heading in the right direction and well placed despite drawing out. |
12 A MALLYON |
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FLYING SAMMI
ALLAN CHAU 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG H L Chau, Miss Y Yang, Invincible (Mgr: EST T J Davis), Intuition (Mgr: B M Davis), A I Dutton, G J Galvin, Mrs L F Banks, R T Banks & G Mulholland Third-up today. First-up second last of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 14 over 1005m, on a slow track; 6 len behind The Torque Xpress carrying 52.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on November 30 over 1115m, 12 len behind Lord Vettori carrying 53.5kg at $101. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time. |
9 AMELIA HEINRICH |
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STAR CHEVAL
MARCUS WILSON 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG M J Wilson, J R Makepeace, B L Hannon, P M Duffy, K Duffy, J Roe, J J Spiteri, Mrs N Griffin, G Griffin, T Banks, Zappete (Mgr: N Zappone), Creatures Of Love (Mgr: J W McIntyre), Saddle Up Club (Mgr: T Purcell), Mrs L M Burnett & K Yan Third-up today. Resuming eased back early on 5th of 8 at Murwillumbah Mdn on October 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hostile La Vista with 55kg at $26. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on November 25 over 1415m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Cansort with 56kg at $17. Finds a suitable race and can feature without surprising. |
2 DYLAN TURNER |
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TAHITIAN
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), Boeara Holdings, Felgate Holdings, McLeish Family Racing (Mgr: D M Mcleish), F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), Mrs M H Roberts, CGO Racing (Mgr: C G Olliver), P J Blunden, Mrs A M Hickey, G A Crispe, R J Foster & D G Basheer Resumes from a spell after only one run when 11th of 13 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Wannabe Brutal with 56kg at $26. Prefer to see how she returns. |
10 BRANDON LERENA |
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