Ballina 05 Oct 2025
GOING: G(3)
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GOOD LUCK NICK MEANEY CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1250m Track: Good 3 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: True. |
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Deep Stealth, Need For Spieth and Olivershare can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. NEED FOR SPIETH (16) returned from a lengthy spell with a dominant all-the-way win over 1206m at Grafton last start. Lightly raced colt who is an untapped talent. Nicely drawn and although meeting a far deeper field today he has the ability to match them. ASSENT (5) hasn't been far away in his two runs this time in work, most recently missing the placings narrowly over this trip at Lismore after travelling on a limb. Big chance to return to the winner's list with a little more luck in running. NATIONAL INTEREST (8) came from near the tail to record a barnstorming maiden win recently over this distance at Grafton. Took forever to break the ice but might be worth following now. PLATINUM GIFT (7) has opened this prep with a couple of nice efforts in sharper sprints. Gets out to this trip at just the right stage of the campaign. EVERY HEART (2) has been kept fresh since a reasonable return at Doomben 39 days ago. Wide draw his greatest enemy today. SUGGESTED PLAY: Need For Spieth to salute again.
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RIVER RIBBLE
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 6YO B/BR GELDING 62.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: T C Heinrich) Second-up. First-up after six months 8th of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Synergy In Motion carrying 59.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm65 on January 31 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cracker Essgee carrying 60kg at $16. Looks to have a big job ahead again especially from his wide barrier. |
12 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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EVERY HEART
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Torryburn Stud (Mgr: J S Cornish) Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Doomben F&M Cl1-Sw on August 27 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Vos Savant with 60kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Nowra Super Mdn February 23 over 1200m defeating Eclair Awesome with 56.5kg at $2.70. Can do much better this time in a race of lesser quality. |
13 RORY HUTCHINGS |
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TIETAR
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG R T D Racing, Mrs C Franklin, D + A Racing, C McLeish, C J Bourke, OHHH Racing, P B F F Racing, MS M J Stewart, Squint Free Racing, G Rodda, Almetic Racing, A M Foot, Three Desperate Men, S Saint-John, Andalusi, B Garrigan, D Bell, B P Warburton, Zeb Racing & M Di-Salvator Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Gold Coast Bm58 April 11 over 1800m, soft track; 2.5 len behind San Jose Boy with 56.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Ipswich Cl1 February 5 over 1350m, soft track; 6 len behind Jonny Da Wolf with 57kg at $4. Any positive market move should be respected. |
10 A MALLYON |
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CALVARY
MARYANN BROSNAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms M D Brosnan Comes here off a 38-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Murwillumbah Ctry Cl1-Sw on August 28 over 1550m, slow going 0.7 len behind Gavin with 57kg at $1.85. The race before that 4th of 15 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Archers Reign with 59.5kg at $18. Form okay and is worth each-way consideration. |
1 S SHEARGOLD |
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ASSENT
MARYANN BROSNAN 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms M D Brosnan Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Murwillumbah Cl1 on August 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Lovewillcomelater with 57.5kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Lismore Cl1 on September 26 over 1210m, 1.2 len behind Celebrity Torque with 57kg at $13. Ready to peak at the third run back. |
7 ADIN THOMPSON |
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OLIVERSHARE
PETER SINCLAIR 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D F Bourke, B Poulos, Mrs C Poulos, Our Next New Horse (Mgr: B Poulos), P Hobday, A Hobday, L Berger, L McMaster, P Sinclair & D Waghorn Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Grafton Bm58 May 9 over 1435m, soft track; 7 len behind Yalla carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw April 13 over 1115m slow track defeating Come On Glamour carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Win would surprise. |
9 D PEISLEY |
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PLATINUM GIFT
ADAM CAMPTON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Strike Thoroughbred (Mgr: A Chan) Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 7 at Toowoomba Bm60 on September 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Revalene with 57.5kg at $3.90. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on September 22 over 1006m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind All Too Wild with 54kg at $6.50. Profiles nicely. Rates highly on best figure and should go well. |
8 BAILIE BAKER |
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NATIONAL INTEREST
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich) Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.1 len at Grafton Mdn September 9 over 1200m defeating Betta Than Presley with 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on February 22 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Warrior Head carrying 57.5kg at $8. Still has scope for improvement and is sure to prove hard to beat. |
3 MATTHEW PALMER |
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SOLIDUDE
ALLAN CHAU 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss Y Yang & Mrs S N Yuen Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn August 30 over 1000m defeating Magic Invader with 59.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Eagle Farm 3&4yo Bm65 on September 20 over 1200m, 13 len behind Grammar Lad carrying 55.5kg at $26. SCRATCHED. |
14 BRANDON LERENA |
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DEEP STEALTH
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale), BCI Racing (Mgr: B M Crismale), P B Duncan, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), P Paradise, Ms J Ward, Healey Bloodstock (Mgr: D Healey), D J Mcgrath & Postman Racing (Mgr: P A O'connor) Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on September 9 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind So Koby with 55kg at $4. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Grafton Bm58 on March 16 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Camp Land carrying 54kg at $2.80. Will benefit from that run and is a definite top-three hope. |
12 DYLAN TURNER |
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MONTE TIANA
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 5YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates At the latest run 8th of 12 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on September 14 over 1215m, slow going 5 len behind Keiko Say with 55kg at $19. The start before that 8th of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on August 30 over 1205m, 5.5 len behind Dizzy Dee with 53.5kg at $9. Not keen on her chances. |
8 ROBBIE DOWNEY |
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PRESTIGE ICE
JORDAN LEE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG T F Yeung Second-up. First-up after seven months ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw September 22 over 1006m in soft going defeating Midwest Princess with 55kg at $12. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Grafton 2yo Hcp on February 24 over 1015m, 7 len behind Dusty Bay carrying 55.5kg at $41. Back in great shape and is a genuine hope. |
4 L P ROLLS |
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REPHRASE
JENNIFER M SMITH 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Ms J M Smith At the latest run 6th of 13 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on September 26 over 1310m, 3 len behind Intoxel with 56.5kg at $101. The race before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 at Lismore Ctry Cl3 on September 11 over 1220m, 6 len behind Chilled With Ice carrying 55kg at $26. Low on confidence and hard to recommend. |
5 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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WESTERLY
CHRIS MANSON 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG C R Manson & J J P Cobby At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on September 22 over 1006m, slow going 4.5 len behind All Too Wild carrying 55kg at $151. The race before that 9th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on September 9 over 1000m, 5 len behind So Koby carrying 56.5kg at $101. Will not find this easy. Looks tested in this line-up. |
2 J GRISEDALE |
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DOYLE
MARCUS WILSON 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG M J Wilson & G Schouten Third-up today. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Murwillumbah Cl1 on August 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Lovewillcomelater with 55kg at $14. Second-up ran last of 9 at Lismore Cl1 on September 26 over 1210m, 4.5 len behind Celebrity Torque carrying 56kg at $41. SCRATCHED. |
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NEED FOR SPIETH
INDIANA TURNER 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 55.0KG I Turner, M Jackson, A S Cruddas, Hybrid Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Robertson), Tradepro Punters (Mgr: S P Starkey), B Heffernan, S Wilson, S Paynter, G Richardson, T Priddey, B M Webb, R Strates, T Gaske & J A Boston Dual acceptor. Second-up. First start 12th of 14 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Bj Mclachlan on December 21 over 1200m, 12 len behind Icarian Dream carrying 57kg at $201. Returned from break favourite; won by 1.5 len at Grafton Mdn September 22 over 1206m on a rain affected track defeating Deodee carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Back in fine order and is sure to measure up. |
6 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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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 Dual acceptor. At the latest run 5th of 9 at Lismore Cl1 on September 26 over 1210m, 2.5 len behind Celebrity Torque carrying 55kg at $81. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on August 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Vivika with 57kg at $9. Might struggle again. |
11 MATTHEW MCGUREN |
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