Ballina Race 5 - Boxing Day Races At Ballina Mdn Plate
MAURIJOY (12) is the top pick on debut after winning two recent Gold Coast trials, and the Chris & Corey Munce yard has a solid profile with debutants. The wide barrier is the only query, but her trials give her a strong platform as she lines up in Country NSW grade on debut. CORAL (11) has the benefit of two runs back and her Gold Coast third reads well enough for this, though she was only fair at Ipswich last start. She did beat MISS D'MEZ there a couple of weeks ago, which keeps her firmly in the mix. MISS D'MEZ (10) has the sharpest recent race figure after a half-length second at Gatton despite racing wide. On the quick turnaround again here and can't be left out from a better barrier. PRESTIGE SOTIRIO (6) was beaten three and a half lengths on debut at this track after being well found in betting, but the 3kg claim and natural second-up improvement hold him in good stead. FAT BARRY (1) gets the blinkers on now and has trialled well coming in. Not to be discounted.
Jockey: Jai Williams
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell with three trials behind him, the latest a close second at Deagon, so there is some fitness base for this first-up assignment. He ended last campaign with a plain seventh at Muswellbrook after racing wide, but his Port Macquarie second to Aerofoil before that showed he can be competitive in maiden grade. Gets the blinkers on first time and he can play a role on resumption.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 1050m | Heavy | Angela Jones | 1:03.17 | - | 4 |
| 0.22L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Tiffani Brooker | 0:53.08 | - | 6 |
| 1.89L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1280m | Good 4 | Lee Magorrian | 58.5kg | 1:17.19 | 5-4-7 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1200m | Good 4 | Aaron Bullock | 58kg | 1:11.99 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/12 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN CG | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1106m | Good 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | 58.5kg | 1:05.93 | 7-6-5 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a head at Casino last start after leading and being bumped late, so there was merit in the performance. The concern is that he remains a maiden after 11 starts and has only placed three times from eight tries around this distance. Barrier 12 also makes life awkward for a horse likely to roll forward. Has the speed to cross from out wide but she needs to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/10/2026 | 13 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Casino | 1000m | Soft 6 | Andrew Mallyon | 59kg | 0:59.76 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/10/2026 | 27 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Taree | 1000m | Soft 7 | Grace Palmer | 56kg | 0:58.15 | 1-1-10 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/09/2026 | 16 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Bowraville | 1000m | Good 3 | Raymond Spokes | 56kg | 0:58.71 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.15 |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 16 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1212m | Soft 5 | Grace Palmer | 52.5kg | 1:11.46 | 3-3-8 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/11 | 18/08/2026 | 34 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1025m | Soft 7 | Adin Thompson | 59kg | 1:00.26 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 10/14 | 15/07/2026 | 17 | MDN | $40,000.00 | Grafton | 1000m | Good 4 | Grace Palmer | 56kg | 0:58.78 | 1-2-10 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 810m | Heavy | Madeline Owen | 0:47.96 | - | 0 |
| 7.47L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Luke Rolls
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed first-up at Coffs over 800m, beaten just under a length at long odds after tracking the speed and lengthening into the race. That was encouraging, but the step to 1005m carries a genuine query given he has been unplaced in two previous attempts around this trip. Must back it up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/10/2026 | 195 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 814m | Soft 7 | Jodi Worley | 59kg | 0:48.98 | 7-7 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Heavy | Jodi Worley | 0:56.84 | - | 0 |
| 4.19L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 07/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Good | Jodi Worley | 0:55.64 | - | 0 |
| 6.55L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 19/04/2026 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1100m | Good 4 | Jodi Worley | 58.5kg | 1:03.85 | 8-9-10 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/04/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1005m | Soft 5 | Danny Peisley | 58.5kg | 0:57.47 | 7-8-9 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Zac Wadick
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses on debut at Casino when bumped early, tightened, wide through the middle stages and hampered late, so the last placing is not a clean read. Even so, he was beaten just over five lengths and gave little in the run home after travelling near the lead. Has to lift sharply second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/10/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Casino | 1000m | Soft 6 | Courtney Bellamy | 59kg | 0:59.76 | 6-2-9 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good | Yvette Lewis | 0:58.79 | - | 0 |
| 7.39L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 29/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 946m | Soft | Kirk Matheson | 0:56.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth at Coffs Harbour last start, beaten just under two lengths over 800m after sitting close and covering ground, but he did not quicken when the race developed. His Gold Coast Poly run before that was plain at big odds. Still unplaced from three and has to sharpen.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/10/2026 | 24 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 814m | Soft 7 | Grady Spokes | 55kg | 0:48.98 | 6-6 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 07/10/2026 | 24 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1150m | Neutral | Mckenzie Apel | 54kg | 1:06.63 | 4-4-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/09/2026 | - | MDN | $50,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1014m | Good 4 | Ben Looker | 56.5kg | 0:58.29 | 7-8-8 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Jason Taylor | 1:04.24 | - | 5 |
| 0.22L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Matthew Chadwick | 0:58.18 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Siabh Rigley
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuted at this track over 1000m and finished fourth in a small field, beaten three and a half lengths after tracking the lead and failing to finish it off. He was near the top of betting, so the market expected more, but that race experience is valuable and Siabh Rigley's 3kg claim is a practical advantage. Wouldn't surprise to see him improve off that effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 02/11/2026 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Soft 7 | Luke Rolls | 57.5kg | 1:00.82 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lismore | 1010m | Soft | Siabh Rigley | 1:02.63 | - | 0 |
| 3.34L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Noriyuki Masuda
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes his debut after four trials, the latest a Ballina hit-out two weeks ago. The pedigree offers some interest, with Ojai a black-type performer and Randwick 1000m winner, but the trial margins supplied do not give a strong push for an immediate win. Trials have just been fair.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1010m | Soft | Noriyuki Masuda | 1:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 18/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lismore | 1010m | Soft | Nozi Tomizawa | 1:02.25 | - | 0 |
| 6.71L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 1030m | Good | Dylan Gibbons | 1:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.32L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Dylan Gibbons | 0:56.23 | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Good | Rachel King | 0:58.78 | - | 0 |
| 4.22L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ben Looker
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Led at Coffs Harbour last start and looked to have her chance before being swamped late, finishing fourth and beaten two and a half lengths. Barrier 1 should allow her to use that early speed again, but she is still unplaced from five starts and has missed the frame in four attempts around this distance. Inside draw helps though and she should get every chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/11/2026 | 274 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ben Looker | 55kg | 0:58.00 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Heavy | Danny Peisley | 0:56.84 | - | 0 |
| 1.49L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 03/02/2026 | 198 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1040m | Soft 5 | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 1:00.15 | 2-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/13 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1120m | Soft 7 | Kirk Matheson | 57kg | 1:05.97 | 1-1-4 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/07/2025 | 23 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Grafton | 1006m | Good 4 | Kirk Matheson | 56kg | 0:58.61 | 1-1-9 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1005m | Heavy 8 | Teighan Worsnop | 55.5kg | 1:01.51 | 1-4-9 | 9 |
| 17.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 1045m | Soft | Teighan Worsnop | 1:02.43 | - | 0 |
| 3.43L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Isabel Jessop
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after a debut at Gold Coast where she jumped awkwardly, raced wide throughout and was beaten just over six lengths while unwanted in the market. That run is forgivable to a degree, and the easy Toowoomba Inner Track trial win is a useful readiness pointer. Debut had excuses and a placing is within reach.
Last Starts 13 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 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 650m | Heavy | Isabel Jessop | 0:39.66 | - | 3 |
| 2.16L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 7 | Chelsea Baker | 56kg | 0:59.03 | 5-5-8 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Soft | Ben Thompson | 0:52.01 | - | 6 |
| 6.07L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Danny Peisley
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the right response at Gatton last start, finishing second and beaten half a length despite racing wide throughout and losing gear passing the 200m. That provincial run now brings her into an easier meeting, and the quick back-up is assessed as a positive. Quick back-up suits and she rates strongly.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Gatton | 1100m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 56.5kg | 1:05.05 | 4-3-2 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 30/10/2026 | 14 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Soft 6 | Yvette Lewis | 56kg | 1:04.49 | 9-8-9 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/10/2026 | 264 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 7 | Ross O'sullivan | 56.5kg | 0:59.73 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $91.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Ross O'sullivan | 0:51.81 | - | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $42,500.00 | Moe | 1100m | Good 4 | Jason Maskiell | 57.5kg | 1:05.87 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN | $32,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Good 4 | Valentin Le Boeuf | 57.5kg | 0:59.43 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Jaden Lloyd
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was only fair at Ipswich last start when seventh, beaten six lengths after racing keenly early, but she had resumed with a solid Gold Coast third behind Zoureka and is now third-up. She also beat Miss D'Mez at Ipswich a couple of weeks ago, which is relevant form for this field. Can bounce back to her best.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 30/10/2026 | 27 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1100m | Soft 6 | Taylor Marshall | 54kg | 1:04.49 | 4-4-7 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2026 | 122 | MDN FM | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Bob El-Issa | 56.5kg | 0:56.95 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Ryan Maloney | 0:59.73 | - | 2 |
| 7.42L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Good | Ryan Maloney | 0:49.18 | - | 6 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1100m | Heavy 8 | Tommy Berry | 57.5kg | 1:05.45 | 1-1-7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/05/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Zac Lloyd | 56kg | 0:58.10 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Archie Mccolm
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuts with a strong trial base, winning recent Gold Coast trials over 850m and 1000m before coming here. The Chris & Corey Munce stable has 8 wins and 21 placings from 42 first-starter runners in the supplied profile, which adds substance to the debut case. Strong profile and looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Archie Mccolm | 0:59.34 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Archie Mccolm | 0:50.87 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Archie Mccolm | 1:00.43 | - | 5 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |