Ballina Race 7 - Ballina Fair Hcp (C2)
STERN DISPUTE (4) brings the clearest winning profile after a well-supported second at Casino, where he was beaten just over a length by Airhawk, and that followed a BM58 win at Grafton over SUNSET TRAIL. The slight rise in trip is no issue and he rates highly on the back of his latest performance. DOINGITEASY (5) is the main danger on consistency, coming off a CL1 third at Ipswich after another placing behind Airhawk at Grafton, and his record at around 1595m reads well. CAISHEN (3) has been around the mark in stronger recent company, finishing fourth in a BM62 at Sunshine Coast after a narrow CL1 second to King Emperor, so he appeals as a solid placing and winning hope if the quick back-up is no issue. MAURRAQA (6) has to stretch to around 1595m for the first time, but he gets weight relief, has won at this track and is third-up with a more suitable profile than his past two results suggest. SUNSET TRAIL (2) won't be far away.

Jockey: Nozi Tomizawa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after putting together consecutive wins, the latest a Class 1 at this track over 1900m on heavy ground when favourite and beating Mahuika Maroi by a nose. He had earlier won a Mdn at Gold Coast by a length and a half after jumping awkwardly. Freshness and good-ground form are the cautions, but he has place claims.
Last Starts 93 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 | 11/08/2026 | 17 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1900m | Heavy 10 | Nick Heywood | 59kg | 2:06.74 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 25/07/2026 | 10 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1700m | Soft 5 | Nick Heywood | 58kg | 1:47.21 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.40 |
| 9/12 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Grafton | 1700m | Good 4 | Mark Du Plessis | 59kg | 1:43.95 | 9-10-9 | 12 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 03/07/2026 | 12 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ipswich | 1350m | Good 4 | Karl Zechner | 58kg | 1:21.22 | 10-12-7 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2026 | 13 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1250m | Heavy 10 | Karl Zechner | 58.5kg | 1:21.04 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2026 | 18 | MDN CG | $27,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1200m | Heavy 10 | Karl Zechner | 58.5kg | 1:15.97 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Nozi Tomizawa | 0:57.56 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1000m | Good | Andrew Gibbons | 1:01.29 | - | 0 |
| 0.28L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Siabh Rigley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Had every chance when fourth at Casino last start, beaten four lengths by Airhawk after racing close enough in a small field and starting near the top of betting. The run prior was better, leading throughout in a Class 1 at Lismore and beating Latin Lights by just over two lengths. Can bounce back to winning ways without surprising.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/10/2026 | 11 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Casino | 1400m | Soft 5 | Luke Rolls | 59kg | 1:24.26 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2026 | 19 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 1536m | Soft 7 | Archie Mccolm | 57.5kg | 1:33.83 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/09/2026 | 22 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1410m | Soft 6 | Archie Mccolm | 57.5kg | 1:26.80 | 2-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/09/2026 | 20 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1600m | Good 4 | Brandon Lerena | 58kg | 1:36.76 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/08/2026 | 57 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1430m | Soft 7 | Brandon Lerena | 58kg | 1:26.82 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1000m | Synthetic | Dakotah Keane | 0:59.65 | - | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 22/06/2026 | 288 | MDN | $32,000.00 | Pakenham Synthetic | 1400m | Synthetic | Dakotah Keane | 59.5kg | 1:23.37 | 1-2-8 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Archie Mccolm
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through a BM62 at Sunshine Coast where he finished fourth, beaten just over three lengths by Elusive Domina in provincial company that reads well for this. His previous Class 1 second to King Emperor was a narrow defeat after racing handy, and he has placed at around this distance. Racing well and can play a leading role if he handles the turnaround.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 03/11/2026 | 25 | BM0-62 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Soft 5 | Bobby El-Issa | 59kg | 1:24.28 | 7-6-4 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1600m | Good 4 | Cejay Graham | 59.5kg | 1:38.83 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | BM0-60 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1400m | Soft 6 | Courtney Bellamy | 57.5kg | 1:24.84 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 10/09/2026 | 64 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1310m | Soft 5 | Archie Mccolm | 59.5kg | 1:17.88 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $2.10 |
| 4/11 | 08/07/2026 | 21 | CL1 3U | $38,000.00 | Ipswich | 1700m | Soft 5 | Cejay Graham | 60kg | 1:43.37 | 3-2-4 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/06/2026 | 10 | CL1 3U | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1650m | Soft 7 | Cejay Graham | 60kg | 1:42.13 | 6-7-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Courtney Bellamy | 1:00.75 | - | 5 |
| 5.78L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 1000m | Good | Courtney Bellamy | 0:59.67 | - | 6 |
| 11.89L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Osmond
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at Casino last start, finishing second and beaten just over a length by Airhawk as the well-supported favourite after travelling well into the race. That followed a BM58 win at Grafton, where he beat Sunset Trail by a neck despite being an outside chance in betting. Fourth-up with the right form to make this his race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 29/10/2026 | 30 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Casino | 1400m | Soft 5 | Benjamin Osmond | 59kg | 1:24.26 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/12 | 29/09/2026 | 26 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1410m | Soft 6 | Andrew Gibbons | 59kg | 1:26.80 | 5-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2026 | 130 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1212m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 57.5kg | 1:10.44 | 2-2-9 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Heavy | William Stanley | 1:01.86 | - | 0 |
| 0.26L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 800m | Good | Emily Harrison | 0:49.01 | - | 0 |
| 2.77L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 26/04/2026 | 22 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1500m | Soft 7 | Jean Van Overmeire | 59kg | 1:30.96 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 33 | CL1 | $42,000.00 | Wyong | 1300m | Soft 6 | Andrew Gibbons | 56kg | 1:17.99 | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1400m | Good 4 | Andrew Gibbons | 57.5kg | 1:23.11 | 5-4-8 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Mallyon
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been building towards a win, finishing third in a Class 1 at Ipswich last start when beaten a length and a half by Wedding Vow after closing nicely. Before that he was second at Grafton behind Airhawk, and the winning rider returns with a strong record on him. Profiles as the main danger with a strong winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 30/10/2026 | 17 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1690m | Soft 5 | Andrew Mallyon | 59kg | 1:44.21 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/10/2026 | 18 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1400m | Soft 7 | Andrew Mallyon | 58.5kg | 1:26.31 | 5-4-2 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2026 | 18 | BM58 | $50,000.00 | Lismore | 1310m | Soft 5 | Dylan Turner | 59.5kg | 1:18.67 | 8-9-2 | 8 |
| 0.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2026 | 313 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1200m | Good 4 | Andrew Mallyon | 59.5kg | 1:09.65 | 6-6-4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Soft | Andrew Mallyon | 1:03.33 | - | 1 |
| 3.94L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good | Jake Bayliss | 0:59.85 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 29/10/2025 | 15 | CL1 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1660m | Heavy 8 | Cobi Vitler | 55kg | 1:41.65 | 2-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1550m | Good 4 | Andrew Mallyon | 59kg | 1:34.82 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Dylan Turner
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fair rather than sharp when fourth in a BM58 at this track last start, beaten just over four lengths by Calvary after settling back in a small field. His Port Macquarie run prior had genuine interference, so it is not as plain as the margin suggests. Looks ready for this distance now and can make a statement.
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 | 24 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1250m | Soft 7 | Ashley Butler | 60.5kg | 1:16.63 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.10 |
| 10/10 | 09/10/2026 | 160 | CL1 | $50,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1200m | Good 4 | Andrew Mallyon | 59kg | 1:11.47 | 4-7-10 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 1050m | Good | Dylan Turner | 1:03.82 | - | 3 |
| 5.24L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lismore | 1010m | Soft | Jett Newman | 1:00.39 | - | 0 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | Qlty 3 | $125,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Jett Newman | 52kg | 1:18.17 | 5-7-9 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/04/2026 | 155 | CL2 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jett Newman | 54kg | 1:10.47 | 9-10-5 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ballina | 1305m | Soft 5 | Andrew Mallyon | 59kg | 1:19.84 | 3-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $1.60 |

Jockey: Noriyuki Masuda
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned with a sound fourth at Coffs Harbour, beaten just under four lengths by Tara Koda at generous odds after settling well back and charging home late. That finish suggests improvement second-up, and the quick back-up has been assessed as suitable. Distance remains the query, so she is a minor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/11/2026 | 108 | BM58 FM | $27,200.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1600m | Soft 5 | Noriyuki Masuda | 59.5kg | 1:38.87 | 7-8-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | BM58 3U | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 3120m | Soft 5 | Archie Mccolm | 55.5kg | 3:18.38 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 8/11 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | Qlty 3U | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 2230m | Soft 5 | Archie Mccolm | 55kg | 2:21.87 | 11-10-8 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/15 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | BM78 | $100,000.00 | Ipswich | 2500m | Soft 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | 54kg | 2:37.27 | 4-3-10 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | BM78 | $35,000.00 | Gold Coast | 2226m | Good 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | 54kg | 2:19.66 | 9-8-7 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/13 | 09/05/2026 | 16 | BM58 | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 2150m | Good 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | 57kg | 2:15.44 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good | Luke Rolls | 1:00.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.82L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lismore | 1010m | Good | Luke Rolls | 0:59.05 | - | 0 |
| 6.45L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Wayne Wheatley
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Had excuses when fourth in a BM58 at Lismore four days ago, beaten just under two lengths after racing keenly and then being held up before steadying late. He was also fourth in BM58 grade at Casino prior, but that was another run where he could not make a serious impact. Still has to lift on a modest winning record.
Last Starts 3 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 | 09/11/2026 | 11 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 1320m | Good 4 | Wayne Wheatley | 56.5kg | 1:16.84 | 7-9-4 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2026 | 25 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Casino | 1000m | Soft 5 | Wayne Wheatley | 56kg | 0:58.67 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/10/2026 | 9 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Ballina | 1590m | Good 3 | Wayne Wheatley | 56.5kg | 1:37.74 | 10-10-5 | 11 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/09/2026 | 15 | BM58 | $50,000.00 | Lismore | 1310m | Soft 5 | Wayne Wheatley | 56.5kg | 1:18.67 | 10-10-4 | 10 |
| 1.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1310m | Soft 5 | Wayne Wheatley | 57.5kg | 1:17.88 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Grafton | 1410m | Soft 5 | Kirk Matheson | 61kg | 1:25.41 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $3.30 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 970m | Soft | Bailie Baker | 0:55.71 | - | 0 |
| 5.19L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1015m | Good | Kirk Matheson | 0:59.52 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Matthew Palmer
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home evenly for third in a BM55 on the Gold Coast Poly last start, beaten just over two lengths by Launcher despite being unwanted in the market. The start prior was plain in BM60 grade, finishing eighth and beaten over 11 lengths after covering ground. Others look more reliable.
Last Starts 9 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 | 03/11/2026 | 10 | BM55 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1540m | Neutral | Matthew Palmer | 58kg | 1:33.08 | 7-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/10/2026 | 17 | BM60 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1540m | Neutral | Benjamin Osmond | 56kg | 1:32.47 | 6-6-8 | 11 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/10/2026 | 8 | BM58 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1540m | Neutral | Nozi Tomizawa | 57.5kg | 1:33.16 | 9-8-7 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/09/2026 | 17 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1610m | Soft 6 | Nozi Tomizawa | 55kg | 1:40.70 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2026 | 6 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1730m | Good 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | 58kg | 1:44.08 | 7-7-3 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $20.00 |
| 9/13 | 06/09/2026 | 22 | BM0-55 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1200m | Good 4 | Mckenzie Apel | 58kg | 1:12.59 | 11-11-9 | 13 |
| 7.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 950m | Good | Billy Cray | 0:57.14 | - | 0 |
| 0.25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 16/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Soft | Vad Bolozhinskyi | 0:55.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.77L | $0.00 |