Ballina Race 8 - Ballina Fair Showcase Hcp (C2)
Tough contest to end the day. BLAKEMORE AVENUE (6) progressive mare who sprinted well fresh when a commanding winner over 1200m at Beaudesert. Gets the right run again and looks set for a big prep. THE TORQUE XPRESS (2) going nicely through his grades this time in with the two wins from three starts. Picked them up with ease from back in the field when saluting over 1200m at Ipswich. Comes here at his top and gets map favours. Go close. INQUISITOR (3) rewarded for his consistency when he finished over the top of them at this track and trip last time out,. Up slightly in weight and can repeat the effort. OVAL OFFICE (4) game effort first-up from the lengthy break when a fighting on-pace second over 1265m at this track. Will appreciate the weight drop and looks set for a good campaign.

Jockey: Jett Newman
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at Ipswich 3yo Bm62 January 3 over 1200m defeating Ready For Aimee with 55kg at $3.70. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Grafton Bm58 on November 30 over 1115m, 0.5 len behind Dizzy Dee with 58kg at $1.85. Nicely placed to keep the winning momentum going.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 34 | BM62 3 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Jett Newman | 55kg | 1:10.42 | 7-8-1 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 30/11/2025 | 16 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1115m | Good 4 | Andrew Mallyon | 58kg | 1:04.02 | 8-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.85 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 131 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1005m | Soft 5 | Jett Newman | 56kg | 0:58.79 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Good | Brandon Lerena | 55kg | 0:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.29L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1015m | Soft 5 | Jett Newman | 55kg | 0:57.36 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murwillumbah | 1010m | Heavy | Ben Looker | 0:59.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.26L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.1 len at this track Cl2 January 9 over 1415m defeating Call Out carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Murwillumbah Cl1 on December 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ally with 57kg at $9.50. Finds the ideal scenario and looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 11 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1415m | Good 3 | Ben Looker | 55.5kg | 1:25.80 | 5-6-1 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.60 |
| 4/12 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1200m | Good 4 | Jai Williams | 57kg | 1:10.24 | 1-1-4 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 14/12/2025 | 9 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 58.5kg | 1:24.57 | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 12 | BM58 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 58kg | 1:11.92 | 4-4-2 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2025 | 8 | BM60 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Soft 5 | Adin Thompson | 57.5kg | 1:22.21 | 6-5-8 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $2.70 |
| 8/9 | 15/11/2025 | 12 | OPEN 3 | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1600m | Soft 6 | Jai Williams | 55.5kg | 1:37.34 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:49.79 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 05/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Damian Lane | 0:48.08 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Rolls
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on December 26 over 1265m, 0.5 len behind Mishani Suspect with 59kg at $6. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on May 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Damien with 57.5kg at $41. Genuine performer who should be in the finish.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 212 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Ballina | 1265m | Good 3 | Danny Peisley | 59kg | 1:17.27 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Anthony Allen | 53kg | 1:03.68 | - | 3 |
| 0.34L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Dylan Turner | 55kg | 0:59.18 | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/05/2025 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Soft 5 | Georgina Cartwright | 57.5kg | 1:10.28 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Poly Track | 1000m | Neutral | Boris Thornton | 58kg | 0:59.44 | 7-7-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Scott Sheargold
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Kilcoy 0 - 58 on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Betty Maud with 58.5kg at $6. The race before that second last of 7 at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pasima carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. One for the exotics.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 02/01/2026 | 55 | BM0-58 | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Soft 5 | Amy Graham | 58.5kg | 1:11.28 | 11-10-8 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | CL3 3U | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Scott Sheargold | 58.5kg | 1:22.25 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | BM65 34 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Scott Sheargold | 59kg | 1:22.82 | 5-6-7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/10/2025 | 17 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1300m | Good 3 | Adin Thompson | 57.5kg | 1:16.96 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 2.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2025 | 115 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1200m | Good 4 | Adin Thompson | 57kg | 1:09.92 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 26/05/2025 | 30 | BM0-58 | $20,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1400m | Soft 5 | Adin Thompson | 59.5kg | 1:22.72 | 3-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Seymour | 1000m | Good | Blake Shinn | 0:59.58 | - | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Moor
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Beaudesert 0 - 60 December 31 over 1200m defeating I'lltellyouso carrying 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Gatton 3yo Bm60 on July 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Heavenly Love carrying 57kg at $9. Dominant return and can go on with it now.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 174 | BM0-60 | $28,000.00 | Beaudesert | 1200m | Good 3 | Tiffani Brooker | 56.5kg | 1:10.46 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lismore | 1010m | Good | Tiffani Brooker | 0:59.05 | - | 0 |
| 2.02L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2025 | 25 | BM60 3 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Good 4 | Damien Thornton | 57kg | 1:23.38 | 3-3-6 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 9/13 | 15/06/2025 | 112 | BM58 FM | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Damien Thornton | 59kg | 1:12.04 | 12-12-9 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $4.40 |
| 3/4 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Heavy | Damien Thornton | 50kg | 1:01.80 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/02/2025 | 22 | BM65 3 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Damien Thornton | 56kg | 1:11.82 | 6-5-9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2025 | 20 | OPEN 3 | $85,000.00 | Doomben | 1200m | Good 4 | Angela Jones | 53.5kg | 1:09.74 | 7-8-6 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2025 | 161 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast Poly Track | 1100m | Neutral | Damien Thornton | 57.5kg | 1:05.09 | 4-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Brandon Lerena
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Bm62 on January 3 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind The Torque Xpress with 58kg at $5. Before that ran last in a small field at Murwillumbah Cl1 on December 12 over 1100m, 2 len behind Kingdom Undersiege carrying 57kg at $1.85. Likely to find this out of reach.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 22 | BM62 3 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 58kg | 1:10.42 | 4-5-6 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/12/2025 | 30 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1100m | Good 4 | Luke Rolls | 57kg | 1:03.91 | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $1.85 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | 166 | CL1 3U | $38,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Good 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | 58.5kg | 0:57.53 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Nozi Tomizawa | 51kg | 0:58.11 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Nozi Tomizawa | 51kg | 1:03.42 | - | 2 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/05/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $30,000.00 | Casino | 1000m | Soft 7 | Nozi Tomizawa | 58kg | 1:00.39 | 3-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Andrew Mallyon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Forging Ahead carrying 53kg at $3.20. Before that 2nd of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn on December 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Express Delivery carrying 55kg at $8.50. Keep safe despite drawing out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jett Newman | 53kg | 1:24.20 | 4-1-1 | 11 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 26 | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Good 3 | Jett Newman | 55kg | 1:11.11 | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 1110m | Soft 7 | Jett Newman | 55kg | 1:04.56 | 6-6-2 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good | Matthew Mcguren | 55kg | 0:58.11 | - | 0 |
| 3.76L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Soft | Jett Newman | 49kg | 1:00.42 | - | 5 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Karl Zechner
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gatton Bm60 on January 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ariat with 57kg at $26. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on December 13 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Too Many Thoughts carrying 58kg at $13. Not keen.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 09/01/2026 | 27 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Good 4 | Gary Geran | 57kg | 1:23.01 | 5-7-3 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | BM58 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1300m | Good 4 | Brooke Stower | 58kg | 1:19.06 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | CL1 3U | $10,000.00 | Goondiwindi | 1400m | Soft 5 | Reece O'connell | 56kg | 1:24.25 | 3-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 9/9 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | CL2 | $22,500.00 | Toowoomba | 1300m | Good 4 | Kelsey Lenton | 53.5kg | 1:18.41 | 7-7-9 | 9 |
| 6.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | CL1 | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1500m | Good 4 | Karl Zechner | 58kg | 1:32.89 | 6-2-2 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/10/2025 | 10 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Soft 6 | Corey Bayliss | 56.5kg | 1:28.40 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 795m | Soft | Donovan Yeo | 0:46.93 | - | 0 |
| 3.96L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 16/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Randwick | 737m | Soft | Jaden Lloyd | 0:43.36 | - | 0 |
| 5.14L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Damien Thornton
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on December 27 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind La Rosetta carrying 57.5kg at $17. Before that won by 2.25 len at this track Cl1 December 9 over 1400m defeating Ourlegseleven carrying 55kg at $7. No excuses from the draw.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 27/12/2025 | 18 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1400m | Good 4 | Jaden Lloyd | 57.5kg | 1:24.12 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | 29 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1400m | FM 2 | Damien Thornton | 55kg | 1:24.17 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/11/2025 | 27 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1526m | Soft 7 | Damien Thornton | 55kg | 1:31.66 | 6-3-5 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/10/2025 | 19 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1550m | Good 4 | Les Tilley | 57kg | 1:34.15 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/09/2025 | 28 | CL1 3U | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1400m | Good 4 | Yvette Lewis | 60kg | 1:23.53 | 4-5-7 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/08/2025 | 12 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1200m | Soft 7 | Cejay Graham | 55kg | 1:11.54 | 4-5-6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/4 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Yvette Lewis | 0:58.23 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Soft | Samantha Collett | 0:54.67 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on January 4 over 1420m, 3.5 len behind Do It For You with 55kg at $18. The run before that second last in a small field at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on December 13 over 1415m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Sunny's Girl with 57.5kg at $3.80. Looking to others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 1420m | Good 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | 55kg | 1:23.78 | 6-7-3 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | 22 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1415m | Heavy 10 | Madeline Owen | 57.5kg | 1:28.08 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $3.80 |
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | 11 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1100m | Soft 7 | Ben Looker | 55kg | 1:03.98 | 11-10-10 | 10 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/11/2025 | 57 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1210m | Soft 7 | Luke Rolls | 55kg | 1:11.90 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/09/2025 | 9 | BM0-56 3U | $22,000.00 | Kilmore | 1607m | Soft 6 | Dylan Dean | 55.5kg | 1:43.94 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | BM0-62 3U | $27,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Soft 5 | Beau Mertens | 55kg | 1:32.09 | 11-12-10 | 12 |
| 6.7L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Emily Pozman | 0:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Tash McMahon | 0:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |