Murwillumbah 08 Jun 2026
GOING: H(10)
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BALLINA RSL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200m Track: Heavy 10 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: +1m 1500m-1100m, True Remainder. |
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Expecting Storm Merchant to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint course. STORM MERCHANT (1) has led for the judge at both runs this prep but been overhauled late on each occasion, most recently over 1206m at Port Macquarie on a heavy track. Lightly raced three-year-old who is still improving. Has the gate speed to cross from out wide and should take plenty of catching. DECADAD (6) might be better off on the poly tracks but is racing in good style so is an each-way hope. RHETORIC (4) put the writing on the wall with back-to-back placings before delivering last start. In good form and could go on with the job. Last-start placegetter DARLING TAKE CARE (11) is capable of playing a role again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Storm Merchant to win the last.
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STORM MERCHANT
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG W R Comerford, K L Kazmer, A M Dragicevich, M E Tait & D Waterman Third-up today. First-up rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 7 at Grafton Cl2 on April 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Rich Star with 57kg at $1.90. Second-up led but faded 2nd of 8 at Port Macquarie Cl2 on May 18 over 1206m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Too Hot To Torque with 58kg at $3.30. Can improve. Racing well and with a pinch of luck from a wide draw can take this out. |
6 JETT NEWMAN |
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PERMISSION GRANTED
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), I J Corazzol, R E Beckerman, Easy To Win A Little (Mgr: K J Twohill), Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), Mrs A L Deegan, K J Dunning & S M Thompson Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Port Macquarie Ctry Cl1 on May 18 over 1006m, in the wet; 1.4 len behind I'm Super with 59kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Come On Glamour with 57.5kg at $4. Strips fitter and should give a good account. |
4 JAKE BAYLISS |
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LOFTY MACSPORRAN
MATTHEW DUNN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Edge Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B Nelson), A P Schultz, P A Lampard, R Bell, C Robinson, A R Walker, R J Walker, K T Roberts, I L Brown, A McSparron, C Brooke, Mrs V L Brooke, M Wright, M Craig, S Hicks, I C Thomson, The Athletes (Mgr: M Champion) & J F Webb Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on May 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Canara with 58kg at $12. The run before that won by 2 len at Grafton Super Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1400m defeating The Messiah with 58.5kg at $2.50. In the right race to return to winning form. |
10 NICK HEYWOOD |
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RHETORIC
RAY DART 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs K M Dart & R H Dart Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw May 29 over 1100m defeating Next Exit carrying 58kg at $2.90. The start before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Opetaia with 58kg at $11. Can run another bold race. |
3 JAI WILLIAMS |
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ENHANCE
LEO CLAPHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G A Shedden, Ms J Clapham, W J Goldthorpe & Mrs A T Goldthorpe Comes off a 50 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Grafton Cl2 on April 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Rich Star with 56.5kg at $12. The race before that second last of 7 at Gold Coast 0 - 60 on February 28 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3 len behind In No Doubt carrying 59.5kg at $10. Definite winning chance. SCRATCHED. |
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DECADAD
MARYANN BROSNAN 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hillcrest Lodge Racing (Mgr: P G Campbell) At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Poly 0 - 62 on May 29 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Everybody Rise with 57.5kg at $19. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Baltray with 59.5kg at $9. May not be as effective on turf but he is racing too well to dismiss. |
2 S SHEARGOLD |
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LAMBERTINA
NATALIE MCCALL 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Boutique Racing (Mgr:D Dick), D Franklin, Nangnang Racing (Mgr:J Nash), K Franklin, S Sevior, Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr:D Ballard), D R MacKenzie, N L Stafford, A M Penklis, Bennys Bunch (Mgr: Mrs M Bensted), Mrs T Jones, M McFarland, S Gummerson, M Langlands, M Hassan, G Smith & T Cameron Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at Beaudesert F&M 0 - 60 on April 25 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Esprit Du Jour with 59kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on May 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Bodhran carrying 56kg at $19. Prepared to risk. |
15 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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STEFFI ELECTRICA
TOBY EDMONDS 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Just Fun Racing (Mgr: D C Halpin), A J Edmonds, A J Guarrera, R J Naylor, D Love, Mrs K L Calkin & Ms E K Harding Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 on May 16 over 1050m, 9 len behind Cat Call carrying 55kg at $6. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on January 31 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Earn To Burn with 53kg at $31. Capable of a much better performance. |
1 ARCHIE MCCOLM |
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ON MY COMMAND
JOHN SHELTON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J K Sheather & Mrs K P Sheather Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 2.25 len at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw April 19 over 1100m defeating Dellucy with 57kg at $5. Second-up held ground to the line 2nd of 7 at Taree Ctry Cl1 on May 12 over 1262m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Deebee's Girl carrying 56.5kg at $2.35. Promising mare who is expected to measure up. |
3 L P ROLLS |
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ENIDZEL
DIANE G MURPHY 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R K Cook First-up. Finished off last preparation won by neck Gold Coast Poly Mdn-Sw February 7 over 1900m defeating Wanna Kiss carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw October 27 over 1350m, soft track; 4 len behind Subterrain with 58.5kg at $19. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
5 ADIN THOMPSON |
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DARLING TAKE CARE
MARCUS WILSON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Zorlu Group Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Kaya) & M J Wilson At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Beaudesert Bm50 on May 23 over 1100m, slow going 1.3 len behind Causeways carrying 60kg at $7.50. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Cl1 on April 10 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Ode To Beauty carrying 55kg at $81. No surprise if she was in the finish. |
1 FREDERICK LARSON |
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FINAL VOYAGE
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr:T C Heinrich) Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Ipswich 0 - 60 on May 9 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Wayburn with 55kg at $61. Before that second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on April 25 over 1000m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Lovecats with 58kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten. |
12 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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PRIVATE SHOWTIME
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr;T C Heinrich) Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 10 at Ipswich 0 - 60 on May 9 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Electric Arrow carrying 54.5kg at $5. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at Beaudesert F&M 0 - 60 on April 25 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Esprit Du Jour with 55.5kg at $5. Worth another chance. |
8 BEN LOOKER |
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VEGA NOVA
NEIL CREIGHTON 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mr N F Creighton, Mrs R M Creighton, Miss S T Creighton, Mr P J Mclennan At the latest run got back early 8th of 11 at Grafton Bm50 on May 16 over 1115m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Prince Rupert carrying 58kg at $12. The race before that 7th of 13 at Toowoomba Cl1 on March 27 over 1100m, 8 len behind Let'sfacethemusic carrying 54kg at $151. Not keen on his chances. |
14 FREDERICK LARSON |
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OURLEGSELEVEN
SHARON PEPPER 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, B J Pepper, Miss K L Pepper, D I Pepper & Ms M C Gilmore Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start second last of 10 at Coffs Harbour F&M Bm58 on May 8 over 1205m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Wanjina Rose with 55.5kg at $10. The start before that got back early 7th of 9 at this track Bm58 on April 14 over 1315m, 3 len behind Aureate with 55kg at $10. Unlikely to threaten. |
4 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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CALVARY
MARYANN BROSNAN 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ms M D Brosnan Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly 0 - 58 on May 17 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Baltray carrying 53kg at $11. Second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Beaudesert Bm50 on May 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; head behind Causeways with 59.5kg at $7. Needs to do more. |
5 AMY GRAHAM |
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