Ballina Race 2

Ballina Rsl Mdn Plate

Prize Money: $27,000

DARTANYAN (3) debuts as the top selection after finishing second in a Gold Coast Poly trial, and in a maiden where several exposed runners still have questions to answer, that trial readiness gives him a genuine platform to strike first time out. TOMOYUKI (6) is another unraced gelding with a strong case, having trialled a close second at Gold Coast Poly. Trial was slower than DARTANYAN's but he's shown enough ability. ZOULINI (11) resumes after a six-month break and her debut fifth at Gold Coast Poly had merit after racing wide throughout; a solid second in her latest trial and the 1.5kg claim make her a realistic danger if she has furnished. TRAMCA (7) brings the best recent race form of the exposed runners, beaten just under two lengths when third at Eagle Farm after being hampered early and held up near the 400m. Can fire in this easier assignment. SPIRIT OF ASIA (10) was solid on debut and looks better suited out in trip.

Distance: 1255m
Class: MDN
Track: Good4
Weather: FINE
Surface: Turf

Rail Position: +1.5m 1000m- 250m cutaway, true remainder .

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Flashing Star (2) 4
Trainer: James Moore(Deagon)
Jockey: Jai Williams (Last 50: 10-2-5)
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $1,600
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

Jockey Flying

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: BRUTAL (NZ)

Dam: WALTZ (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Hinchinbrook

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 10-2-5

Trainer

W 0% P 50%

Distance

W 16% P 40%

Track

W 18% P 36%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers, Tongue Tie]

Comments

Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fourth on debut at Sunshine Coast over 1000m, beaten just over six lengths by Terrax after beginning slowly and failing to finish it off. Improvement has to be found.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	4/11/26	Doomben	1000m	Trial	3	Bobby El-Issa	-	Soft	1:00.11	59.9 km/h	-	1.32L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Loro Piana 2. Vukas 3. Flashing Star
4th of 8	9/10/26	Sunshine Coast	1000m	MDN 4U	2	Bob El-Issa	60kg	Good 4	0:57.92	62.2 km/h	0:33.9	6.4L	5-4	$12	-	$30,000	$1,600	1. Terrax 2. Buttercup 3. Firebreak
2nd of 5	7/5/26	Doomben	1000m	Trial	5	Jaden Lloyd	-	Soft	1:01.74	58.3 km/h	-	0.84L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Rough Cause 2. Flashing Star 3. Love Rebel

Hills Of Minto (5) 23592x5
Trainer: Toby Edmonds(Gold Coast)
Jockey: Matthew Palmer (Last 50: 5-3-5)
Weight: 59kg
Prize Money: $16,700
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

Trainer / Jockey Combo

6 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: EXOSPHERE (AUS)

Dam: PENALTY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Street Cry

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 0-2-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

6: 0-2-1

Turf

5: 0-2-1

Good

2: 0-0-1

Soft

3: 0-2-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

6: 0-2-1

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 5-3-5

Trainer

W 23% P 58%

Distance

W 9.73% P 25%

Track

W 9.09% P 25%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

W 33% P 53%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1100m

Gear Changes

Cross-over Nose Band FIRST TIME

Comments

Drops to an easier meeting after a first-up fifth at Ipswich, where he was close enough turning but did not quicken and finished beaten four and a half lengths behind Mishani Vision. Place claims look stronger than winning claims.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 10	30/10/26	Ipswich	1100m	MDN	7	Matthew Palmer	59.5kg	Soft 6	1:04.49	61.4 km/h	0:35.63	4.3L	5-5	$11	215	$30,000	$1,000	1. Mishani Vision 2. Field Of Clans 3. Fair Shake
215 Day Spell
2nd of 13	29/3/26	Sunshine Coast	1000m	MDN	11	Jaden Lloyd	59.5kg	Soft 6	0:59.54	60.5 km/h	0:35.12	0.4L	8-7	$41	15	$30,000	$5,300	1. Naturally Lit 2. Hills Of Minto 3. Revantas
9th of 9	14/3/26	Ipswich	800m	MDN	9	Jaden Lloyd	58.5kg	Good 4	0:45.88	62.8 km/h	0:33.56	4.0L	5-5	$4.40	35	$30,000	$500	1. Deep Kharma 2. Bullfighter 3. Kvas
35 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 9	7/2/26	Gold Coast Poly	1050m	MDN	8	Dylan Turner	58.5kg	Neutral	1:01.69	61.3 km/h	0:35.26	5.0L	3-2	$4.80	15	$30,000	$1,000	1. Ibegood 2. Dragon Link 3. Shown The Door
3rd of 9	23/1/26	Gold Coast	1100m	MDN	2	Martin Harley	60kg	Good 4	1:04.26	61.6 km/h	0:34.81	2.8L	2-2	$1.90f	27	$40,000	$3,600	1. Ancient Scent 2. El Centro 3. Hills Of Minto
2nd of 9	27/12/25	Gold Coast	1000m	MDN	8	Brandon Lerena	58.5kg	Soft 5	0:57.49	62.6 km/h	0:33.9	1.7L	3-1	$5.00	-	$30,000	$5,300	1. Brutal Miss 2. Hills Of Minto 3. Ceretti

Run For The Girls (3) 96x
Trainer: Stephen Mclean(Gold Coast)
Jockey: Dylan Turner (Last 50: 5-5-6)
Weight: 57.5kg
Prize Money: $1,000
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

Gelded

3 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: PIERATA (AUS)

Dam: ELAY PRINCESS (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Universal Prince

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

2: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 5-5-6

Trainer

W 33% P 58%

Distance

W 10% P 30%

Track

W 24% P 43%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

W 28% P 57%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1100m

Gear Changes

Gelded [Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only)]

Comments

Returns from a lengthy spell after a plain first campaign, finishing sixth at Gold Coast Poly when beaten just over six lengths following a second-last debut at Sunshine Coast. Dylan Turner helps; the form still has to lift sharply.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	4/11/26	Gold Coast	1000m	Trial	4	Jaden Lloyd	-	Soft	0:58.27	61.8 km/h	-	6.7L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Written Aclaim 2. Thunder Empire 3. She So Mean
7th of 7	6/10/26	Gold Coast	1000m	Trial	1	Jaden Lloyd	-	Soft	1:00.71	59.3 km/h	-	1.5L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Scandal 2. Old New York 3. She's Our Vega
6th of 7	16/5/26	Gold Coast Poly	1100m	MDN 2	1	Frederick Larson	58kg	Neutral	1:03.26	62.6 km/h	0:33.5	6.3L	4-3	$61	27	$30,000	$500	1. West Coast 2. Profiteur's Fil 3. Run Like A Girl
9th of 10	19/4/26	Sunshine Coast	1300m	MDN 2	9	Frederick Larson	58kg	Soft 5	1:19.39	58.9 km/h	0:36.22	10.7L	2-3	$31	-	$30,000	$500	1. Murkado 2. Coastal Boom 3. Motivating

Tomoyuki (4)
Trainer: Matthew Dunn(Murwillumbah)
Jockey: Andrew Mallyon (Last 50: 12-10-7)
Weight: 57.5kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

Trainer / Jockey Combo

Jockey Flying

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: TIGER OF MALAY (AUS)

Dam: SIDEWALK SINNER (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Street Boss

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 12-10-7

Trainer

W 21% P 49%

Distance

W 11% P 33%

Track

W 26% P 56%

Trainer/Track

W 31% P 68%

Trainer/Distance

W 17% P 48%

Comments

Debuts for the Matthew Dunn stable after a close second in his latest Gold Coast Poly trial, beaten only 0.19 lengths, and that reads as a sound lead-in for a first starter. The stable has a strong debut profile and combines with Andrew Mallyon, the top-ranked jockey for wins at this track. Trialled slower on the same card as Dartanyan but he looks to have good ability.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	29/10/26	Gold Coast Poly	1050m	Trial	7	Jett Newman	-	Good	1:03.82	59.2 km/h	0.19L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Dancing By 2. Tomoyuki 3. King's Anchor
7th of 8	6/10/26	Gold Coast	1000m	Trial	2	Jett Newman	-	Soft	0:59.64	60.4 km/h	4.8L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Pinot Pirate 2. Where Next 3. Xami
2nd of 6	9/2/26	Wangaratta	900m	Trial	-	Jake Duffy	-	-	0:53.66	60.4 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Hidden Bay 2. Tomoyuki 3. Hydrating
1st of 5	21/1/26	Wodonga	800m	Trial	-		-	-	0:49.47	58.2 km/h	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Tomoyuki 2. Connector 3. Grinzinger Flyer

Tramca (6) 60x263
Trainer: Chris & Corey Munce(Eagle Farm)
Jockey: Benjamin Osmond (Last 50: 5-11-3)
Weight: 57.5kg
Prize Money: $13,150
Win / Place: 0% / 40%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BRUTAL (NZ)

Dam: SIRIUS GIRL (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Deep Field

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 0-1-1

Season

3: 0-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Metro

2: 0-0-1

Non-Metro

3: 0-1-0

Turf

5: 0-1-1

Good

3: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Heavy

1: 0-0-1

Clockwise

5: 0-1-1

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 5-11-3

Trainer

W 15% P 37%

Distance

W 8.75% P 28%

Track

W 0% P 66%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 14%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1200m

Gear Changes

[Tongue Tie]

Comments

Comes here race fit after a third at Eagle Farm in mid-week company, beaten just under two lengths by Budda Bar despite being hampered at the start and held up near the 400m. His Gold Coast sixth prior was also close enough after racing wide. Looks primed for a strong showing.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	28/10/26	Eagle Farm	1200m	MDN CG	4	Martin Harley	55.5kg	Heavy 8	1:13.29	58.9 km/h	0:36.78	1.8L	5-5	$17	25	$40,000	$3,600	1. Budda Bar 2. Speedy Crown 3. Tramca
6th of 7	3/10/26	Gold Coast	1000m	MDN CG	5	Archie Mccolm	54kg	Good 4	0:57.35	62.8 km/h	0:33.57	1.7L	5-3	$5.00	22	$30,000	$500	1. Bodmin Moor 2. Fair Shake 3. Inzain Dragon
2nd of 12	11/9/26	Sunshine Coast	1000m	MDN 3	12	Tahlia Fenlon	58.5kg	Soft 6	0:59.78	60.2 km/h	0:35.03	3.0L	12-10	$8.50	279	$30,000	$5,300	1. Pierantes 2. Tramca 3. Betty's Boy
279 Day Spell
5th of 8	25/8/26	Doomben	1000m	Trial	8	Archie Mccolm	-	Soft	1:00.58	59.4 km/h	-	3.62L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Cardonette 2. Uncommon Daisy 3. Volcanic Rush
3rd of 4	11/8/26	Doomben	840m	Trial	1	Courtney Bellamy	-	Soft	0:52.13	58.0 km/h	-	2.28L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Imminent Appeal 2. Uncommon Daisy 3. Tramca
10th of 10	6/12/25	Doomben	1110m	LR OPEN 2	5	Martin Harley	57kg	Good 3	1:04.46	62.0 km/h	0:34.65	17.2L	1-1	$41	14	$200,000	$2,750	1. Itchintogo 2. Magritte 3. Elusive Capital

Rising Queen (1) 0x720
Trainer: Chris Waller(Gold Coast)
Jockey: Danny Peisley (Last 50: 8-7-5)
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $8,475
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: YES YES YES (AUS)

Dam: STARSPANGLED (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Danehill

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 0-1-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

4: 0-1-0

Turf

4: 0-1-0

Good

3: 0-1-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

4: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 8-7-5

Trainer

W 16% P 52%

Distance

W 9.68% P 33%

Track

W 8.62% P 32%

Trainer/Track

W 100% P 100%

Trainer/Distance

W 25% P 25%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1400m

Gear Changes

Blinkers FIRST TIME [Blinkers]

Comments

Has the blinkers on for the first time after a safely held second-last at Gold Coast over 1400m, beaten just under four lengths behind Cautionary Tail. Her previous Sunshine Coast second was better, though still by the same margin, and she has not placed in two previous attempts around this trip. Prior second keeps her in the mix, but the trip record tempers confidence.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
10th of 11	31/10/26	Gold Coast	1400m	MDN	3	Bobby El-Issa	57kg	Soft 5	1:24.31	59.8 km/h	0:36.57	3.9L	5-3	$15	29	$30,000	$500	1. Cautionary Tail 2. Filthy 3. Maritimo
2nd of 12	2/10/26	Sunshine Coast	1400m	MDN	6	Ryan Maloney	56.5kg	Good 4	1:24.57	59.6 km/h	0:35.5	3.8L	3-2	$7.50	20	$30,000	$5,300	1. Castaway 2. Rising Queen 3. Akira San
7th of 9	12/9/26	Kembla Grange	1200m	MDN 3U	1	Rory Hutchings	56.5kg	Good 4	1:10.19	61.5 km/h	0:34.54	9.8L	7-7	$51	154	$60,000	$1,625	1. Pulsator 2. My Ju Ju 3. Electric Bliss
154 Day Spell
4th of 8	3/9/26	Warwick Farm	1200m	Trial	-	Jason Collett	-	Good	1:13.31	58.9 km/h	-	2.99L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Pillow Fight 2. Satono's Shout 3. Clear Blue Day
8th of 10	21/8/26	Rosehill	900m	Trial	-	Siena Grima	-	Soft	0:54.97	58.9 km/h	-	4.05L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Pillow Fight 2. Double Vision 3. Star Half
10th of 10	11/4/26	Newcastle	1250m	MDN FM	2	Siena Grima	55.5kg	Good 4	1:15.53	59.6 km/h	0:34.54	4.6L	1-1	$61	-	$42,000	$1,050	1. Bang On Time 2. Get Litt 3. Pink Persuasion

Spirit Of Asia (8) 2
Trainer: Daiki Chujo(Ballina)
Jockey: Noriyuki Masuda (Last 50: 2-4-3)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $5,050
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: CAPTIVANT (AUS)

Dam: SANGITA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Sebring

100

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-1-0

Track

1: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-1-0

Turf

1: 0-1-0

Soft

1: 0-1-0

Clockwise

1: 0-1-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-1-0

Last 50

50: 2-4-3

Trainer

W 8.29% P 23%

Distance

W 4.87% P 22%

Track

W 6.82% P 24%

Trainer/Track

W 11% P 32%

Trainer/Distance

W 2.44% P 9.76%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Gear Changes

[Cross-over Nose Band, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), Lugging Bit]

Comments

Placed on debut at this track over 1000m, finishing second to Mariner Miss and beaten just under two lengths after beginning only fairly and being checked near the 500m. That was a small field, but she was near the top of an open market and still produced a sound first-up effort. Good late on debut and she can feature again getting out to 1255m now.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 5	2/11/26	Ballina	1000m	MDN	4	Noriyuki Masuda	55.5kg	Soft 7	1:00.82	59.2 km/h	0:33.72	1.9L	5-5	$5.00	-	$27,000	$5,050	1. Mariner Miss 2. Spirit Of Asia 3. Time Has Come
1st of 6	18/10/26	Lismore	1010m	Trial	-	Noriyuki Masuda	-	Soft	1:02.25	58.4 km/h	-	0.33L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Spirit Of Asia 2. Suze Spritz 3. Phenomenal
5th of 10	4/10/26	Ballina	1000m	Trial	-	Nozi Tomizawa	-	Good	0:58.79	61.2 km/h	-	7.34L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Field Of Clans 2. I Am Merida 3. Jieba

Zoulini (7) 5x
Trainer: Gary Doughty(Gold Coast)
Jockey: Archie Mccolm (a1.5)(Last 50: 8-7-9)
Weight: 55.5kg
Prize Money: $1,000
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Brown Filly

Sire: ZOUSAIN (AUS)

Dam: MISS MILANESE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Snitzel

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Last 50

50: 8-7-9

Trainer

W 14% P 14%

Distance

W 18% P 39%

Track

W 0% P 37%

Trainer/Track

N/A

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1100m

Comments

Resumes from a six-month break after finishing fifth on debut at Gold Coast Poly, beaten three and a half lengths by West Coast after racing wide for the entire race. Her latest trial was a solid second at Gold Coast Poly, and Archie McColm's 1.5kg claim is useful fresh. Looks to have found a suitable race on resumption.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	29/10/26	Gold Coast Poly	1050m	Trial	7	Archie Mccolm	-	Good	1:00.66	62.3 km/h	-	0.5L	-	-	-	-	-	1. My Utopia 2. Zoulini 3. White Swan
5th of 7	16/5/26	Gold Coast Poly	1100m	MDN 2	5	Brandon Lerena	56kg	Neutral	1:03.26	62.6 km/h	0:33.5	3.5L	6-5	$12	-	$30,000	$1,000	1. West Coast 2. Profiteur's Fil 3. Run Like A Girl
2nd of 5	21/4/26	Gold Coast	1000m	Trial	1	Brandon Lerena	-	Good	0:57.83	62.3 km/h	-	1.3L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Xami 2. Zoulini 3. Bintang Tiger

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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