Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Monday 23 March 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Ballina. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Sol Filia shapes as the most reliable winning chance despite being winless. Her narrow second at Grafton last start and consistent placing record (2 from 6) suggests she's ready to break through. While the wide draw is a concern, her forward racing pattern should overcome this.
Righteous Brother brings solid maiden form with a third placing at Murwillumbah and proven ability at the distance. The inside barrier is a significant advantage at Ballina, and his soft track record shows he can handle today's conditions. While winless from 23 starts, his consistent placing record suggests he's capable of improvement.
Her recent racing keeps her fit, and she has experience at the distance. However, her poor strike rate and recent form make her a speculative chance requiring significant improvement.
Port Kembla represents value as a second-up runner with the addition of winkers for the first time. As a lightly-raced 3-year-old filly, she has scope for improvement and all her racing has been on soft tracks.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Sol Filia | 6 | Dylan Turner | S B Lee | 57kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Washik | 4 | Poppie Gorton | Ms J Pratten | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Righteous Brother | 2 | Courtney Bellamy | S J Bennett | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Uncle Darby'sdream | 5 | Bailie Baker | C J O'Reilly | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Mulled | 1 | Danny Peisley | S B Lee | 59kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Evil Lover | 6 | Sally Taylor | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Moonlight Diva | 5 | Sally Taylor | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Port Kembla | 3 | Jake Bayliss | Sally Taylor | 56.5kg |
His 2-0-1 record on soft tracks and proven ability at this distance make him well-suited. The last start Class 3 win shows upward trajectory, though the class rise is significant.
Resurrected brings proven soft track ability with 5 wins from 15 starts and strong recent form including a close 2nd at Doomben. Still represents strong each-way value.
Do It For You offers strong course and distance credentials with recent winning form at Lismore.
His Ballina track record is encouraging, and the light weight helps.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Resurrected | 8 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Do It For You | 5 | Luke Rolls | S B Lee | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 3 | Itza Charmdeel | 9 | Jake Bayliss | Ms M Brosnan | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Lady Alabama | 6 | Bella Youngberry | L J Clapham | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Monarch Express | 7 | Dylan Turner | Jordan Lee | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Lissaro | 2 | Brooke Ainsworth | H J Norman | 55kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Jediah | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | Ms L Derecourt | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Royal Charge | 1 | Ben Looker | Ms N Hemmings | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 2 | Kairos Louie | 4 | Danny Peisley | Christos Zintilis | 57kg |
The return of blinkers should aid concentration.
Pass The Peak brings winning momentum from his Ipswich maiden victory and shows clear improvement through his brief career. The Lerena/Fouchard combination is highly effective, and the 3yo appears well-placed stepping up in distance. His recent form suggests he can handle the class rise.
The inside barrier is crucial at Ballina, and her previous placing here over a similar distance provides confidence. However, her declining form pattern and soft track struggles are concerning factors.
Launcher represents excellent value after his impressive Grafton maiden win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Stoicism | 2 | Dylan Turner | Jason Patton | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | O'caldino | 11 | Danny Peisley | Christos Zintilis | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Andros | 10 | Yvette Lewis | P G Randall | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Launcher | 9 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Chief Of Staff | 7 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 6th | 6 | Shillong | 4 | Kirk Matheson | L J Clapham | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Quick Shot | 8 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms K Loy | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Pass The Peak | 5 | Brandon Lerena | Emma Fouchard | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| Scr | 2 | Calvary | 6 | Scott Sheargold | Ms M Brosnan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Wakadaisho | 3 | Olivia Dalton | S B Lee | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Little Lunch | 1 | Kurt Goldman | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Washik | 3 | Ms J Pratten | 55kg |
Fresh from 150-day spell but has shown ability first-up previously. Inside barrier 3 crucial at tight Ballina circuit. Cross-over nose band first time suggests stable expects improvement.
Showed improvement with third placing last start at Gatton. Barrier 6 allows tactical options on tight Ballina circuit. Spirit Of Boom breeding suggests sprint ability, though jockey form concerning.
Value selection based on strong trainer/jockey combination with 33% strike rate. Previous second placing demonstrates ability level. First up from 85-day spell with scope for improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Dance Gavin Dance | 10 | Danny Peisley | Owen Glue | 58.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 14 | Virginia Breezes | 2 | Bella Youngberry | L J Clapham | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Our Miracle Girl | 9 | Luke Rolls | S Foster | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Dellucy | 4 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 9 | I'lltellyouafter | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | Renita Beaton | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Shown The Door | 5 | Scott Sheargold | Ben Ahrens | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 7th | 6 | Betty Boom | 6 | Bailie Baker | Adam Campton | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Paris Victory | 11 | Jasen Watkins | P G Randall | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Sajjetti | 7 | Olivia Dalton | Jordan Lee | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Sneaky Bid | 12 | S B Lee | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | The Grand Duchy | 13 | Jimmy Downes | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Euphoric Miss | 13 | Kirk Matheson | Desleigh Forster | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Flying Vision | 8 | Jake Bayliss | Adam Campton | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Miss Wildcat | 1 | Dylan Turner | Marcus Wilson | 56.5kg |
The soft track conditions remain a concern given his poor wet track record.
Bassett's Choice represents the improving type with a recent encouraging third at Grafton.
Archie Maximus presents the strongest winning chance with excellent recent form including a close third at Gold Coast. The inside barrier suits his on-pace racing pattern despite the slight disadvantage.
Her previous Ballina placing and proven soft track form provide confidence, though the extended break and lack of wins remain concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Odin's Mount | 2 | Jake Bayliss | Renita Beaton | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Caramelfudgesundae | 4 | Ben Looker | L F Birchley | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Shamolatte | 3 | Bella Youngberry | L J Clapham | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Sweedish Queen | 8 | Karl Zechner | Jimmy Downes | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Divine Effort | 6 | Olivia Dalton | Samantha McGuren | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Handsome Triumph | 11 | Nozi Tomizawa | Allan Chau | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Zouslayer | 5 | Brandon Lerena | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Bassett's Choice | 7 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 55kg | $3.50 |
| 9th | 14 | We Do Remember | 9 | Noriyuki Masuda | T Pratt | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Catch The Prize | 12 | Jasen Watkins | S J Randall | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Archie Maximus | 1 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Croker | 10 | Kurt Goldman | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | On The Throne | 4 | Ernie Marchant | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Akku | 12 | Leanne McCormick | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Graceful Warrior | 13 | A Parramore | 55kg |
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Kyogle Kid | 9 | C J O'Reilly | 55kg | $26.00 | |
| 2nd | 7 | Amaya's Secret | 3 | Olivia Dalton | S B Lee | 56kg | $1.55 |
| 3rd | 16 | Barron | 5 | Ms S Pepper | 55kg | $20.00 | |
| 4th | 5 | Stoinka | 2 | Ben Looker | D W Dwane | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Snow Falcon | 6 | Jett Newman | Shane Everson | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Picasso's Dream | 16 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Rare Beauty | 10 | Andrew Mallyon | G J Howells | 57kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Pixie Hallow | 15 | Poppie Gorton | Donna Grisedale | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Jewels Statement | 12 | Jake Bayliss | Samantha McGuren | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Spirit Of Brodie | 7 | Bella Youngberry | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Superstitious | 13 | Dylan Turner | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Got Gumption | 14 | Nozi Tomizawa | S B Lee | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Onigiri | 11 | D W Dwane | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Back On De Quo | 8 | Luke Rolls | S B Lee | 57kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Australasia | 1 | Kirk Matheson | Daniel Bowen | 55kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Marathia | 4 | Bailie Baker | Adam Campton | 53kg |
Jade Trees represents the standout form horse with a perfect record on wet tracks (1 win from 1 start on heavy, 1 place from 1 start on soft). The 4yo gelding is clearly improving through the grades, winning his maiden last start and placing 3rd the start before. While stepping up significantly in class, his wet track ability and current trajectory make him the most likely winner.
Gaming brings solid form credentials to this race with a recent 2nd placing at Coffs Harbour in similar company. The addition of blinkers again suggests connections are looking to sharpen him up. His barrier 5 draw gives him tactical options and jockey Courtney Bellamy has a 50% strike rate with this horse.
The 6yo mare is dropping in class which often produces improved performances. Her barrier 2 draw gives her tactical options and she's shown strong finishing ability in recent starts. While her wet track record is concerning, her class and distance suitability make her a strong each-way chance.
Her recent win at Murwillumbah shows she's in form and her wet track record is solid.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Key Legend | 1 | Ben Looker | Daniel Bowen | 61kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 17 | Ourlegseleven | 6 | Ms S Pepper | 55kg | $11.00 | |
| 3rd | 9 | Da Silva Gold | 7 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms J M Smith | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Sea Of Qi | 16 | Scott Sheargold | Ms T Timbery | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Jade Trees | 12 | Luke Rolls | B J Dodson | 60kg | $1.85 |
| 6th | 11 | Glam | 18 | Jett Newman | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Aureate | 9 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Dupont | 10 | Jasen Watkins | D W Dwane | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Cosmic Fortune | 13 | Dylan Turner | S B Lee | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 15 | Pineto Lad | 14 | Kirk Matheson | Owen Glue | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 19 | Old Timing Man | 11 | Shane Everson | 55kg | $91.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Barcelona Express | 19 | D L Matts | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Under Twenty Two | 8 | Danny Peisley | A Parramore | 61kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Master Artist | 17 | S B Lee | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Gaming | 5 | Courtney Bellamy | S J Bennett | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Risk For Reward | 15 | S B Lee | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Diamondsaremio | 2 | Jake Bayliss | Sally Taylor | 58kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Miss Waterline | 3 | Jordan Lee | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | No Ragrets | 4 | Carolyn Halliday | 55.5kg |
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