Ballina 11 Aug 2026
GOING: H(10)
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BALLINA RSL BENCHMARK 58 HANDICAP 1250m Track: Heavy 10 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: True . |
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Plenty of pace from The Lupercal, Vostokova and Champonnet primarily. VOSTOKOVA (13) was a dominant winner here fresh and then turned in another good effort at Ipswich. Fitter and rates a leading contender. BRUTAL MISS (8) couldn't justify the short quote first-up at Grafton but did warm into it nicely late. Fitter and can get the job done this time with Heywood sticking. MA'S EPIC (9) was well below her best last start at Toowoomba but her first two runs of the prep stack up nicely. Will appreciate the added trip and gets in well with the 2kg claimer engaged. Can bounce back sharply fourth-up. TRYANZA (7) has been thereabouts since resuming and should be hitting his straps now fourth-up. Drawn cosy and deserves inclusion. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vostokova to win.
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RUSTIC TZAR
BILLY HEALEY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Healey Racing (Mgr: B J Healey) Comes off a 51 day let-up. Most recently eased back early on 3rd in a small field at this track Bm58 on June 21 over 1250m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Vetoed carrying 58kg at $4.80. The run before that ran last of 8 at Kilcoy Bm60 on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Faithinher carrying 60kg at $3.90. Poorly drawn and will need luck. |
11 A MALLYON |
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THUNDEROUS
MARCUS WILSON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG J G Crook, N Zappone, Wegunnawin (Mgr: Miss D M Andrew), M A Sommerville, J Millar, J Pereira, T Raineri, S C Mccabe, B B Rice, W R Mckibben, J A Gibb, J Panjari, A H Ploog, A P Bell, M Sibley & M J Wilson Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 11 at Gatton 0 - 55 on July 10 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Flitgrove carrying 57kg at $8. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Gatton 0 - 55 July 30 over 1100m defeating Lucky Man carrying 58kg at $3.70. This line-up might test him. |
16 BORIS THORNTON |
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DEEP STEALTH
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Matrix Racing (Mgr: M Crismale) Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 13 at Grafton Cl2 on July 15 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Tides Turning with 55.5kg at $14. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track Bm58 on June 21 over 1250m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Vetoed with 60.5kg at $2.40. Can atone. |
4 JAKE BAYLISS |
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MEADOWBROOK
DAIKI CHUJO 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG D Chujo, Mrs F Jones & K G Jones Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Grafton F&M Bm58 on July 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Too Darn Finesse with 60.5kg at $4.60. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 5 over 1215m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Red Spector carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. One of the chances. |
12 NORIYUKI MASUDA |
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VENDEMMIA
ETHAN ENSBY 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Ms J K Cole, D G McLaren, Ms K M Jenkins, J Northam, A W Winch, J E Parker, P A Parker, The Oaks No1, ETE Racing No.3 & A Parker Second-up. First-up after seven months from last on the turn 6th of 12 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Beer Baron carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Casino Ctry Mdn-Sw on August 18 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Barron with 59kg at $3.40. Could sneak a minor spot. |
2 BEN LOOKER |
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CHAMPONNET
TODD POLLARD 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Cru Racing (Mgr: M A Rogers) First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 12 at Kempsey Ctry Cl1 July 28 2025 over 1250m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Highland Eightgee carrying 57kg at $4.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len Casino Super Mdn-Sw May 30 2025 over 1200m in the wet defeating Enhance carrying 56kg at $6. Will take benefit from this outing. |
4 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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TRYANZA
DAVID CAMPBELL 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG L T Ryan, Mrs R H Ryan, M D Ryan, Mrs M S Ryan, D H Ryan & Mrs J Ryan At the latest run 5th of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm58 Cl2+ on July 31 over 1206m, slow going 3.5 len behind Fancy Shoulder carrying 60kg at $8. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 19 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Beer Baron with 58.5kg at $3.10. Knocking on the door and deserves respect from a cosy draw. |
1 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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BRUTAL MISS
MATTHEW DUNN 4YO BR/BL MARE 59.0KG Group One Thoroughbreds, J J Azzopardi, Group One La Grisa, J J S Azzopardi, Lochinvar Legends, M J Humphrys, J P Hambrook, Mrs G Hambrook, D F Burges, R G Disbrey, J McRae, T Bellette, A Eustace, Mrs F Eustace & Rose And Two Thorns Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Grafton Cl1 on July 24 over 1125m, 1.0 len behind Constellation with 57.5kg at $1.50. Previously second-up eased back early on 8th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Hcp on January 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mrs Goldberg with 50.5kg at $3.20. Fitter and is sure to be prominent. |
3 NICK HEYWOOD |
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MA'S EPIC
LEANNE MCCORMICK 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Ms L C McCormick, M A Laming & K M Dunn Last start ran second last of 8 at Toowoomba Cl3 on August 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Breezin' carrying 57.5kg at $20. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl4 on July 11 over 1200m, 2 len behind Stanislaus carrying 54kg at $31. Can improve and should figure in the finish. |
6 BAILIE BAKER |
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A TOUCH FROM FAYT
TREVOR WHITTINGTON 6YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG M Di Carlo At the latest run eased back early on 4th in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Air We Go carrying 55kg at $11. The run before that ran last of 9 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on July 11 over 1110m, 9 len behind Let'sfacethemusic with 56kg at $201. Progressing well and deserves respect. |
9 R SPOKES |
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MISS ZERMATT
GREGORY CORNISH 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG S Norris Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 8 at Grafton F&M Bm58 on July 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Too Darn Finesse with 61kg at $8.50. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ipswich F&M 0 - 58 on July 3 over 1100m, neck behind Upstart Lover with 60kg at $8.50. Good enough to make amends. |
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VETOED
DENNIS DWANE 7YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Ms L Cook, M C Dwane & B Dwane Last start 8th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Critical Time with 58kg at $17. Before that won by 2 len at this track Bm58 June 21 over 1250m in the wet defeating Deep Stealth with 56kg at $3.30. Can atone. |
13 GRADY SPOKES |
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VOSTOKOVA
MARCUS WILSON 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG W S Racing Vostokova, B L Hannon, W R Mckibben, J Millar, J Pereira, N Zappone, M Sibley, G J Nelson, 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 & T Raineri Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track Mdn June 21 over 1250m on a heavy track defeating Miss Dipsey carrying 57.5kg at $1.75. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Ipswich F&M 0 - 58 on July 16 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Lukey Blue carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Sure to go close. |
5 BORIS THORNTON |
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STAR VENTURE
RENITA BEATON 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J S Streat At the latest run from last on the turn 5th of 8 at Gatton Bm62 on July 30 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Jemeldi with 56.5kg at $8. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Ipswich Cl2 on July 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Immediate carrying 53.5kg at $31. Not keen. |
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THE LUPERCAL
DAVID CAMPBELL 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Ms F J Rodwell & I P Cook At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Port Macquarie Bm58 Cl2+ on July 31 over 1206m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Fancy Shoulder carrying 59.5kg at $10. The race before that 9th of 12 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Beer Baron with 60kg at $7. Not keen. |
8 KARL ZECHNER |
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ALL TOO FOXY
PAULA CAMPBELL 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Mrs P K Campbell & Farquhar Most recently failed to make an impression; 6th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl3 on July 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Keiko Say carrying 54kg at $14. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on July 4 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Keep It Loki carrying 56kg at $19. Not hopeless, |
7 EMILY LANG |
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MONGOLIAN SPRING
ADAM CAMPTON 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C R (Mgr: A Campton), t Rainford, Hard Workers Racing (Mgr: D A Chiswick), C Tanzer, A Chiswick, W W Mackie, Tipplees (Mgr: C P Tippett), L Yatras, P W O'Dowd, B S Clark, S L Broderick, G D Marr, N M Cahill, S A Mitchell, N A W Heathcote, S Rix, W D Scott, M P Clift, D H Rosner & D Stephenson Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 4 over 1015m, 3 len behind Starlightning with 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Grafton Mdn-Sw July 19 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Rum And Kirk with 57kg at $2.60. Fitter and worth following up. |
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MYSTICAL GEM
ALLAN CHAU 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG H L Chau, T Y H Young, Mrs Y Yang & G Mulholland At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Ipswich F&M Cl1 on July 24 over 1350m, slow going 3 len behind Our Huntress with 57kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 9 at Ipswich F&M 0 - 58 on July 16 over 1350m, 6 len behind Lukey Blue carrying 57.5kg at $20. Finds a nice race and can bounce back to her best. |
4 NOZI TOMIZAWA |
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BENRIACH
SAMANTHA MCGUREN 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ms S McGuren, M J Stevenson, C T Pearce, P J Nelson & Mrs M L Nelson Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 12 at Grafton Cg&E Bm58 on July 19 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Beer Baron carrying 55.5kg at $41. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on January 3 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Blue Akoya with 55.5kg at $31. Expected to struggle again. |
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PIERANT
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Broadbeach Racing (Mgr: G W Griffiths) Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 0.5 len Murwillumbah Mdn-Sw January 24 over 1553m slow track defeating Escape Beach carrying 57.5kg at $1.95. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Mdn-Sw December 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Rochedale Hero carrying 58kg at $101. Might be better off following this run. |
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