Ballina   21 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

MURWILLUMBAH SERVICES CLUB MAIDEN HANDICAP 1250m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True .  

Strong tempo expected with Vostokova, Fabulous Fiano and Babe Roth prominent. FLYING AKEED (18) has raced on a heavy track once and it produced a career-best performance two back when a close second over this distance at Ipswich. Not the strongest maiden field lining up here so he is a great chance to finally break through. STEADY ON (17) returned from a four-month spell with an encouraging effort last time out, racing handy then holding on well for second over today's journey at Grafton. One run on a heavy yielded a minor placing. Strips fitter and poses a definite threat. NO WOMAN NO CRY (8) came from well back to finish fifth when resuming over this trip at Grafton recently. Nicely drawn and is open to plenty of improvement. COCCINELLA (5) enjoyed dropping back to 1200m here last start when a close third at big odds in heavy going. Key contender with a repeat of that performance. Market watch on AMAZARA (10) first-up after a six-month spell. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Flying Akeed.
1 BY THE DOZEN
BILLY HEALEY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
G Harvey
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old gelding by Brazen Beau out of Dozen Red Roses. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Doomben June 2. Hard to have.
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JAI WILLIAMS
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes And Cap
2 LAURIE'S QUILL
KIM LOY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L L Jetson
Gelding by Dracarys on debut. Finished fifth in a Gold Coast trial over 1000m on November 21. SCRATCHED.
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Maroon, White KL And Stars, White Seams, Stars Cap And Pom Pom
3 3 SILENT THINKER
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Viva Racing,Mrs H Schmidt,Squint Free Racing,A Hill,P Smith,Coogee Old Boys,L Holden,Bee Oh Dee,S Humphries,B Watson,J Lucey,Mrs K Richards,Loose Crew Racing,C Stevenson,A Hislop-Reynolds,Turning Seasons Racing,Australia Pacific Bloodstock P/L,THE TICKLERS,Oodles of Ants Racing & Bribie Boys Racing
First starter by So You Think out of Secret Silence purchased for AUD $ 50,000 (Inglis 2025 DECEMBER (Early) Online Sale). Fourth at Doomben at his latest trial. Bred to need a bit of time.
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JAKE BAYLISS
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 YOU ARE MIND
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
M Harrison, High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), Ms N E Kerr, Twilight Racing (Mgr: R Baker), A J Harrison, R G Giles, S Howes, P C Kane, P Moffett, K A Perry, J g Price, S D Randall, S J Rooney, J N Smith, Mrs K A Smith, Ms B Travers & D K Wilcock
First starter by Brutal - Kiss Moon. In the placings at the latest trial at Doomben. Aided by a nice alley so keep him in mind.
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JETT NEWMAN
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 883 COCCINELLA
ALLAN CHAU
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Thy Solutions Racing (Mgr: T Y H Young), H L Chau & Mrs Y Yang
Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track Cg&E Mdn on June 8 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.6 len behind Devine Squire carrying 58.5kg at $18. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1690m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Bon Vader with 56.5kg at $19. Heading the right way and looks a key runner.
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KARL ZECHNER
Mauve, Gold Three Vees, Purple Sleeves, Mauve Lightning Bolt, Gold Stars Cap
6 8 BABE ROTH
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Sessarago, C P Sessarago, Mrs F P Sessarago, Mrs K E Pridmore, L T Pridmore, S A Fenton, S G Codd, M Jedra, Mrs A Runchel, Mrs S Austin, M Elliott, P A Essing, J K A Auld, A Runchel, Mrs H K Lambert, M A Lambert & M C Day
Jumped at long odds at debut, 8th of 12 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1205m, slow going 13 len behind Adequate Eze carrying 56kg at $31. Will need to improve sharply.
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ARCHIE MCCOLM
Royal Blue, Orange Diamond Sash, White Sleeves, Orange Cap
7 48x9x FABULOUS FIANO
STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, H J Reynolds, The Gully Greats (Mgr: M Cleland), C Miller, Mrs C A Elliott, Ms K S Billing, Mrs S K Guest, J P A Sist, Miss S M Smith, J Addamo, Triple 2 Racing (Mgr: J A Haig), Ms M G Keys, Settlers Crew (Mgr: T M Ryan), Mrs J L Oxland, Miss N Freeman, G M Reedy & M Reedy
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 10 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on March 19 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Accidental Bid carrying 59kg at $21. First up last campaign 5th of 9 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1411m, 6 len behind Victorious Spirit with 58kg at $18. Finished sixth in a Grafton trial over 970m on June 6. May need the run.
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SIABH RIGLEY
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Hooped Sleeves And Hoop Cap
8 98x53 NO WOMAN NO CRY
TERRY COMMERFORD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs H J Commerford, G J Brotherson, N J Brotherson, I J Brotherson, Miss N Beckman, P J Vidler, Mrs D B Brown & Ms H M Chapman
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1205m, slow going 4 len behind Adequate Eze with 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury Super Mdn-Sw on March 26 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind The Big Blue carrying 58.5kg at $21. Lightly raced and open to further improvement.
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White, Red Vee, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
9 5422x VOSTOKOVA
MARCUS WILSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
W S Racing Vostokova (Mgr: J G Crook), B L Hannon, W R Mckibben, J Millar, J Pereira, N Zappone, M Sibley, G J Nelson, L Moult, J A Gibb, D M Bennion, C Andreoli, J Aldous, Ms J Bridger-Darling, A M C Pearson, P A Sherlock, A J Di Vincenzo, Ms M Bridger-Darling, Mrs P Lawrence & G A Sherlock
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Lismore Mdn-Sw February 10 over 1536m, soft track; a head behind Andros carrying 56.5kg at $1.35. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Lismore Mdn-Sw January 4 over 1320m, 1.0 len behind Constellation with 55.5kg at $5. Likes to get the toe in so she should run well.
3
DYLAN TURNER
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 49x AMAZARA
CAMERON A RICHARDSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms T C Richardson, C Richardson & Tilou (Mgr: J S Galligan)
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Ipswich Mdn December 17 over 1350m, 12 len behind Stabilizer carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. On debut fourth of 8 at Gold Coast F&M Mdn November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Star Venture carrying 60kg at $13. Should give a good account.
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D PEISLEY
Red, Blue Epaulettes
11 6 MISS DIPSEY
LEO CLAPHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T A Brandenburg
At debut, eased back early on 6th of 10 at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw on June 3 over 1014m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Three Red Chooks carrying 57kg at $17. Needs more time.
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JUSTIN P STANLEY
White, Purple Star And Cap
12 35x MOTION A NATION
DAIKI CHUJO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
JJ Racing Moana (Mgr: T Bito), Japanoz Moana (Mgr: T Bito), T Sato & Second Row Racing (Mgr: S Gill)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Lismore Mdn-Sw November 10 over 1210m, soft track; 7 len behind On Point Pixie carrying 55.5kg at $18. On debut third in a small field at Casino Mdn-Sw October 25 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Castle Of Cards carrying 55kg at $6. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
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NOZI TOMIZAWA
Black, White Braces, White Sleeves, Red Armbands, White Cap
13 58x4 DECOY
ALYSSA & TROY SWEENEY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
P W Traill & Mrs A A Sweeney
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 11 at Moree Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 950m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Boomtime Now with 57kg at $12. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Kembla Grange Mdn-Sw on February 24 over 1000m, 10 len behind Fairway To Heaven carrying 56.5kg at $18. SCRATCHED.
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Cerise, Royal Blue Sash, Sleeves And Cap
14 09 ROWDIE BLUE
STEPHEN RANDALL
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms H M Bennett
Having third race start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1115m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Not So Dubious carrying 57kg at $81. Second-up eased back early on 9th of 12 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1205m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Adequate Eze with 57kg at $151. Needs to show significant improvement.
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FREDERICK LARSON
Black, Pink Lighting Bolt, Pink Armbands, Pink And Black Quartered Cap
15 600x6 CAUTIONARY TAIL
MARCUS WILSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
W S Racing (Mgr: J G Crook), B L Hannon, N Zappone, K Yan, R O'Grady, Ms C J Gammons, G A Bishop, J R Makepeace, M Sibley, L Ford, Mrs L M Burnett, Ms T Mitchell, A P Bell, D Bland, Wegunnawin (Mgr: Miss D M Andrew) & Mrs D Haritakis
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ode To Beauty carrying 58kg at $21. On debut fourth of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Brutal Lass with 57.5kg at $21. Expected to need this run.
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S SHEARGOLD
White, Winners Stall Racing Logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
16 966x0 FYANSFORD FLYER
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs D L Kingshott, A Chandley, L V Snowden, M J Follett, S Gallagher, N Chapman, Mrs E Yates, A E Kingshott, L R George & G Foster
She is resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Gatton Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Heroic Delaneys carrying 55kg at $11. On debut ran last of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw November 1 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Ready For Aimee with 56kg at $61. Might need a run or two.
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Turquoise, White Band, Pink And Black Champagne Motif, Black And White Striped Sleeves And Cap
17 807x2 STEADY ON
JIMMY DOWNES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Christmas Creek T'Breds (Mgr: M R Downes), J A Richards, I D Wunsch, C M Hickson, G B Lauder, S P Treacey, J A Morgan, L D Wiliams, R J Williams, J Shepherd, Ms S Magor, J J Greer, B C Frostick, B A Field, B Downes, A J Mee, D J Murphy, C T Whip, S Arnold & P B Price
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1205m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Adequate Eze with 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on January 31 over 1350m, 6 len behind Russiantothepost with 57kg at $18. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
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GRADY SPOKES
Bottle Green, White Pinstripe, Grey And White Pinstripe Sleeves, Orange Cap, White Pom Pom
18 x4240 FLYING AKEED
ADAM CAMPTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Dr K C Lam
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Ardie Three carrying 55kg at $3.90. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.7 len behind Mystical Gem carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. The heavy track put him right in the picture.
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Black, White Epaulettes With Royal Blue Outline, White And Royal Blue Striped Cap