Ballina (NSW) – Good 4
R1 – 1015m Maiden Plate
Miss Wildcat has been ultra consistent this prep and looks ready to break through after another strong placing last start. Commedia gets the inside draw and comes from a smart yard, making it a key danger. Exo Murano can improve off debut, while Mud ‘N’ Blood gets gear changes and could show more second-up.
Selections:
8. Miss Wildcat (4) – $1.65
7. Commedia (1) – $2.45
3. Exo Murano (8) – $11.00
- Mud ‘N’ Blood (2) – $51.00
R2 – 1015m Class 1 Handicap
Dance Gavin Dance looks the standout after breaking through last start and having proven form at the track. Clan D’oro backs up quickly and could improve, while Permission Denied showed surprise winning form last time and can be competitive again. Rudimentary resumes and may need the run.
Selections:
2. Dance Gavin Dance (3) – $3.70
9. Clan D’oro (10) – $126.00
3. Permission Denied (9) – $31.00
10. Rudimentary (4) – $151.00
R3 – 1605m BM82 Handicap
A competitive race between the main chances. Pressalong can bounce back after a solid last start and has winning form this prep. Do It For You has been very consistent all campaign and is a major threat. Resurrected comes off a dominant win and must be respected, while Archers Reign maps well and has place claims.
Selections:
6. Pressalong (5) – $6.50
5. Do It For You (2) – $2.50
- Resurrected (8) – $3.10
- Archers Reign (1) – $13.00
R4 – 1015m BM58 Handicap
Small field but an open race where all runners get their chance. Critical Time was solid first-up and can improve here. Geegee Jet By comes off a win and can measure up again, while Albion Square draws ideally and can run into the placings.
Selections:
4. Critical Time (2) – $6.50
- Geegee Jet By (4) – $7.00
- Albion Square (1) – $20.00
R5 – 1915m Class 1 & Maiden Plate
Autumn Heir looks ready to peak after a solid placing last start and should strip fitter. Headstrong can improve off recent efforts and is a genuine chance, while Kiss’n Dance brings winning form into this and shouldn’t be overlooked. O’Caldino maps to lead and could give a sight.
Selections:
- Autumn Heir (4) – $5.50
- Headstrong (11) – $2.70
- Kiss’n Dance (8) – $12.00
- O’caldino (1) – $3.90
R6 – 1315m BM58 Handicap
Maurraqa returns with strong credentials after winning on debut and trialling well since. Cressbrook has been in good form this prep and looks a danger, while Moet At Midnight has winning ability and should be competitive. Monte Outlander can improve second-up and has place claims.
Selections:
3. Maurraqa (12) – $3.30
- Cressbrook (8) – $3.10
- Moet At Midnight (3) – $6.00
- Monte Outlander (4) – $19.00
