★ Top pick6th
1Gavin
Class and weight both drop, and he maps forward on a track that has rewarded on-pace runners on Heavy.
New South Wales · Tuesday 11 August 2026
Ballina tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Ballina. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
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TAB Country Boosted (Bm58)
12:30 local1590mBenchmark 58$30,000
Winner2. Herald AngelSP $3.70
2nd pickWon
2Herald Angel
She has placed on Heavy10 in a BM58 two back, won over a similar 1526m trip, and Mallyon is a significant jockey upgrade. However, she has no Ballina form, is yet to prove herself over this exact trip in stronger company, and carries top weight. Her profile is sound, but just a notch below Gavin's wet-track and distance credentials.
3rd pick4th
5Gaming
He should roll forward from gate 8 and is the type of on-pace runner the Ballina Heavy bias favours.
Value pick3rd
7Ourlegseleven
Ourlegseleven is the value play. She won this exact course/distance on Heavy10 in June, has a strong overall Heavy record of 8:1-1-3, and is a proven Ballina performer.
- 1st2Herald AngelAndrew Mallyon$3.70
- 2nd6Flash PrinceNozi Tomizawa$4.20
- 3rd7OurlegselevenNoriyuki Masuda$10.00
- 4th5GamingKirk Matheson$8.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Herald Angel | 2 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Flash Prince | 1 | Nozi Tomizawa | Ms V McLennan | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | Ourlegseleven | 5 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms S Pepper | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Gaming | 8 | Kirk Matheson | S J Bennett | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Manhattan Dress | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | D Chujo | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Gavin | 6 | Siabh Rigley | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 4 | Montgomery | 4 | Grady Spokes | Jason Reilly | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Gold Puma | 7 | Ben Looker | Ethan Ensby | 58.5kg |
TAB Country Boosted Mdn Plate
13:05 local1250mMaiden$30,000
Winner7. TsunukiSP $2.80
★ Top pick3rd
6Sorrenti
Sorrenti has been ultra-consistent with two seconds and a third from three starts, and Andrew Mallyon knows the horse well. He loomed as the likely winner last start but had to settle for second, and the step to 1250m looks suitable. The main concerns are no exposed form on heavy going and a slightly awkward gate, but his reliability keeps him firmly in the winning mix.
999th pickScratched
9Parker's Paradise
Parker's Paradise is the best of the lower-weighted options with 55kg and an inside draw. She has been competitive in every start, including a fourth on Heavy10, and should be prominent from barrier 3. The last-start fifth at Port Macquarie was not disgraced and she returns quickly after 11 days. In a maiden where many runners have questionable heavy form, she represents solid each-way/place claims.
999th pickScratched
4Rum And Kirk
From barrier 2 he should be able to hold a prominent spot, which is the key pattern for Ballina on heavy.
Value pickScratched
3Kobi Express
Kobi Express is a genuine each-way value play on the heavy surface. With only one genuine leader likely to control a slow tempo, his on-pace style fits Ballina perfectly.
- 1st7TsunukiJake Bayliss$2.80
- 2nd2In Bocca Al LupeRaymond Spokes$21.00
- 3rd6SorrentiAndrew Mallyon$1.55
- 4th5Savanna Golden BoyHarrison Shaw$18.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Tsunuki | 5 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | In Bocca Al Lupe | 10 | Raymond Spokes | D L Matts | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Sorrenti | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 59kg | $1.55 |
| 4th | 5 | Savanna Golden Boy | 1 | Harrison Shaw | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Lagavulin | 9 | Noriyuki Masuda | A Parramore | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bang Its On | 4 | Kirk Matheson | Daniel Bowen | 59kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Kobi Express | 8 | Grace Palmer | Samantha McGuren | 56kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Rum And Kirk | 2 | Nick Heywood | M J Dunn | 59kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Parker's Paradise | 3 | Grady Spokes | N J Osborne | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Prestige Exotic | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 56.5kg |
Mulcahy Lawyers & Conveyancers Mdn Hcp
13:40 local1000mMaiden$27,000
Winner5. AshkirkSP $1.75
★ Top pick2nd
2Funky Cold Medina
The form anchor of the race. Funky Cold Medina has three top-three finishes from five starts and is the only realistic contender with a placing on Heavy, having run third at Coffs Harbour. From barrier 5 he should stalk a moderate tempo and be strong late.
2nd pickWon
5Ashkirk
He has since trialled well on a Soft 5 at Doomben. The knock is a lack of heavy-track evidence, the wide gate and a first-up record that is only 1:0-0-0.
3rd pick3rd
8Checks'n'balances
Consistent maiden whose last five starts read 4-3-4-8-7, including a Grafton third on Soft 5 and a Tuncurry fourth on Heavy 8. The obvious negative is a 0-from-6 record and modest 1000m form. Still, on Heavy 8 he rates the most reliable of the exposed runners behind the top two.
Value pickScratched
4Taleika
Debutant from the Stephen & Jordan Lee stable with a Grafton trial third on Soft 5 as his only public form. Harrison Shaw has been riding well and the low draw gives him every chance to take up a forward position on a Heavy 8 that suits on-pacers.
- 1st5AshkirkJake Bayliss$1.75
- 2nd2Funky Cold MedinaYvette Lewis$6.00
- 3rd8Checks'n'balancesKarl Zechner$6.50
- 4th11Lucky CrimsonBailie Baker$3.90
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Ashkirk | 9 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 2 | Funky Cold Medina | 5 | Yvette Lewis | G N Nielsen | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Checks'n'balances | 8 | Karl Zechner | Fleur Henley | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Lucky Crimson | 1 | Bailie Baker | Leanne McCormick | 53kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 7 | Togarashi | 4 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms S Pepper | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Dramacey | 6 | Siabh Rigley | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 52kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Flying Vento | 9 | Adam Campton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Miss Velcro | 7 | Glenn Richardson | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Taleika | 2 | Harrison Shaw | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Kaching Dreaming | 2 | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Gancedo | 6 | T J Gollan | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Pride Of Nations | 3 | Stephanie Sixtus | 55kg |
McGrath Northern Rivers Plate (C1)
14:15 local1900mClass 1$27,000
Winner1. CoccinellaSP $2.30
★ Top pickWon
1Coccinella
Coccinella is the clear form anchor: he won a 1700m maiden at Gold Coast on Soft 5 two weeks ago and has already placed on Heavy 10 at Ballina. Drawn inside with no genuine leader in the race, he should control a slow tempo from the front on a track that strongly favours on-pace runners. The 1900m and class rise are queries, but his fitness, inside draw and wet-track credibility make him the most likely winner.
2nd pick3rd
5Triple Time
Triple Time is the strongest form reference in the race, having raced in Bench62-65 company and placed at 1887m and 1800m. He drops sharply to Class1 and has already shown he can handle Heavy10 with a close third at Murwillumbah.
3rd pick2nd
7Mahuika Maroi
Mahuika Maroi produced a string of close staying performances before her spell, including a narrow second over 2110m at Lismore. Her first-up run after a long break was flat, but she should strip fitter second-up and gets a significant drop in weight to 57kg.
Value pick4th
9Play It Cool
He has placed in Heavy10 maidens at Coffs Harbour and finished fourth there again, and his 1700m fourth on Soft5 last start was solid. Strictly a value play.
- 1st1CoccinellaNick Heywood$2.30
- 2nd7Mahuika MaroiBen Looker$3.80
- 3rd5Triple TimeKarl Zechner$2.80
- 4th9Play It CoolRaymond Spokes$41.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Coccinella | 1 | Nick Heywood | Allan Chau | 59kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 7 | Mahuika Maroi | 5 | Ben Looker | Ethan Ensby | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Triple Time | 6 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 4th | 9 | Play It Cool | 4 | Raymond Spokes | D L Matts | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Pressipitating | 8 | Samantha McGuren | 55kg | $16.00 | |
| 6th | 3 | More You Think | 3 | Yvette Lewis | David & Marcus Scanes | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Whata Sort | 2 | Harrison Shaw | Rochelle Pereira | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Sir Zino | 7 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms V McLennan | 59kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Montevecchio | 6 | Julie Busuttin | Jason Hancock | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Our Sparky | 4 | Owen Glue | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Junostar | 3 | D Chujo | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Motion A Nation | 8 | D Chujo | 55kg |
Ballina Fair Mdn Plate
14:55 local1400mMaiden$27,000
Winner11. Military LegendSP $4.60
★ Top pickWon
11Military Legend
The main knock is a 0-from-13 strike rate and no wet-track placing, but she has enough heavy exposure to handle the ground.
2nd pickWon
12She's A Dame
She's A Dame is the reliability runner of the race, with six placings from ten starts and a genuine on-pace map from barrier 4. She has placed on soft ground and over this trip, but all her best form has come on Good tracks and she faces Heavy 8 for the first time. Matheson's cold streak and her latest plain efforts temper confidence, yet she still rates a key chance.
999th pickScratched
4Strenuous
Strenuous has the strongest wet-track and 1400m form in the race, coming off a solid second at Casino on Heavy 8. The on-pace pattern suits Ballina's bias and Thornton is a proven local rider. The main query is freshness after 47 days and the fact he is still a maiden, but his form line is the most reliable of a moderate field.
Value pick8th
8Hey Bluey
She should roll forward and control a race that lacks genuine speed, exactly what Ballina on Heavy demands. Her latest 1509m run was encouraging and she is fresher than most, carrying just 55kg.
- 1st11Military LegendAnthony Allen$4.60
- 1st12She's A DameKirk Matheson$5.50
- 3rd5WasaiEmily Lang$3.30
- 4th13Stylish EditionNick Heywood$5.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Military Legend | 2 | Anthony Allen | Allan Chau | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 1st | 12 | She's A Dame | 4 | Kirk Matheson | S J Bennett | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Wasai | 5 | Emily Lang | Peter Robl | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 13 | Stylish Edition | 8 | Nick Heywood | C J Waller | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Lady Tuatara | 7 | Harrison Shaw | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Listing Capital | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 7 | Helluva Road | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | Gary Doughty | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Hey Bluey | 6 | Grady Spokes | N J Osborne | 55kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Fabulous Fiano | 11 | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Rubick's Shadow | 3 | J R Bayliss | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Strenuous | 9 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Edge Of Infinity | 10 | C J Waller | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Kindred | 1 | Billy Healey | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Pearl Du Jour | 11 | L F Birchley | 55kg |
Lennox Hotel (Bm66)
15:35 local1300mBenchmark 66$27,000
Winner1. Do It For YouSP $8.00
★ Top pick3rd
9Deep Stealth
Deep Stealth is the clear top pick. Her last start in Class 2 was midfield, but she drops back to a suitable BM66 and maps to be prominent. The consistent mare has outstanding Ballina form and should prove hard to beat.
2nd pick2nd
2Tribbiani
Tribbiani rates the main danger. He boasts two wins and a placing from three heavy-track starts, including a BM65 win on Heavy8. The formline through Class 4 is stronger than today's BM66, and he is fresh enough to hold a forward spot. The query is the 1300m trip and lack of Ballina wins, but he profiles well for a Heavy 8.
3rd pick5th
6Golden Copper
Golden Copper has the ideal wet-track profile and has already won at the trip. She was far from disgraced at Class 4 last start and is drawn to race handily from gate 3. Still, on a Heavy 8 she is one of the three main winning chances.
Value pick7th
7Dark Stratum
Dark Stratum is the value runner. He comes off a strong Heavy8 win, has a genuine wet-track profile and fits the on-pace pattern that dominates at Ballina in the wet.
- 1st1Do It For YouSiabh Rigley$8.00
- 2nd2TribbianiGrady Spokes$5.00
- 3rd9Deep StealthJake Bayliss$2.50
- 4th11Master Of RewardsNoriyuki Masuda$51.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Do It For You | 2 | Siabh Rigley | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Tribbiani | 8 | Grady Spokes | Allan Chau | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Deep Stealth | 5 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $2.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Master Of Rewards | 1 | Noriyuki Masuda | Ms V McLennan | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Golden Copper | 3 | Bailie Baker | Aiden St Vincent | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 8 | Thunderous | 7 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Dark Stratum | 6 | Ben Looker | Samantha McGuren | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Speed Map | 4 | Ben Ahrens | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Centennial Park | 4 | Andrew Mallyon | Billy Healey | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Barello | 9 | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Vostokova | 9 | Marcus Wilson | 55kg |
100.9 ZZZFM Hcp (C2)
16:10 local1000mClass 2$27,000
Winner4. YoweriSP $3.10
★ Top pick3rd
1Immortal Storm
Immortal Storm has the strongest combined profile: twice a winner on Heavy going, placed at Class 2 level last start, and likely to be prominent throughout from the inside gate. His 1000m record includes a Heavy 8 win, and he is only 27 days between runs, matching the freshness edge that wins at Ballina on Heavy.
2nd pick2nd
6Bluish Hue
Bluish Hue is a genuine threat first-up: he has won on Heavy 8 over 1000m, has a winning first-up record, and returns to his own class for a stable/jockey combination with a good Ballina record. The long layoff is the main risk, but the Dunn stable has him ready and the track conditions match his one wet win. He maps to race just off the speed and is an appealing place option behind the top pick.
3rd pickWon
4Yoweri
Yoweri is the best recent-form horse of the chances, with back-to-back wins in June and a third in a Gold Coast Class 2 over today's trip. The knock is obvious: he is entirely untested on Heavy, and today's Heavy 8 is a genuine query.
999th pickScratched
5Andi Don't Care
She has placed in both her prior first-up assignments and won on Soft. The reservations are real, though: no win from three fresh attempts, only one start at 1000m, and a trip that is likely short of her best. Given Ballina's punishing on-pace bias, she may be finishing off behind the leaders rather than beating them. Place only.
Value pick4th
7City Of Tears
City Of Tears is the value selection because her profile matches this race perfectly: wins in both first-up starts, a Heavy 9 winner over this trip, and now dropped in class after two ordinary runs in Open/Bench 60 grade. She has only had four starts, so the improvement edge is real.
- 1st4YoweriGeorgina Cartwright$3.10
- 2nd6Bluish HueAndrew Mallyon$2.70
- 3rd1Immortal StormNick Heywood$3.20
- 4th7City Of TearsStephen Traecey$11.00
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Yoweri | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Bluish Hue | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 1 | Immortal Storm | 1 | Nick Heywood | Scott Henley | 60.5kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 7 | City Of Tears | 7 | Stephen Traecey | D L Matts | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Land Speed | 5 | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 57kg | $16.00 | |
| 6th | 11 | Hi Tiago | 8 | Nozi Tomizawa | Allan Chau | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Whispering Rogue | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Jimmyinthejungle | 11 | Adam Campton | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Andi Don't Care | 7 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | The Rookie | 9 | G N Nielsen | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Kirra's Sister | 11 | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Zaindara | 1 | Ms M Brosnan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Autumngirl | 14 | Adam Campton | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Siglo De Oro | 9 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Clan D'oro | 2 | Ms V McLennan | 55kg |
Ballina RSL (Bm58)
16:45 local1250mBenchmark 58$27,000
Winner10. A Touch From FaytSP $17.00
★ Top pick12th
13Vostokova
The booking of Boris Thornton and a suitable barrier give her an edge over the other heavy-track specialists.
2nd pick4th
12Vetoed
Vetoed is the form horse through the June 21 Ballina Heavy 10 race, where she beat several of today's rivals over the same 1250m BM58 trip. She handles the conditions, carries only 56kg and returns to her pet trip after an ordinary run on Good over 1400m.
3rd pick5th
8Brutal Miss
She rates as a place prospect behind the proven wet-trackers.
Value pickWon
10A Touch From Fayt
Dropping back to BM58 is a significant plus, and while she has yet to race at Ballina or over 1250m, her recent speed maps well.
- 1st10A Touch From FaytRaymond Spokes$17.00
- 2nd7TryanzaJasper Franklin$6.50
- 3rd5VendemmiaBen Looker$12.00
- 4th12VetoedGrady Spokes$8.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | A Touch From Fayt | 10 | Raymond Spokes | T M Whittington | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Tryanza | 1 | Jasper Franklin | D B Campbell | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Vendemmia | 2 | Ben Looker | Ethan Ensby | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Vetoed | 15 | Grady Spokes | D W Dwane | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Brutal Miss | 3 | Nick Heywood | M J Dunn | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 15 | The Lupercal | 9 | D B Campbell | 59.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 7th | 16 | All Too Foxy | 8 | Emily Lang | Ms P Campbell | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Champonnet | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | Todd Pollard | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Ma's Epic | 7 | Bailie Baker | Leanne McCormick | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Meadowbrook | 13 | Noriyuki Masuda | D Chujo | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Rustic Tzar | 12 | Billy Healey | 61kg | $10.00 | |
| 12th | 13 | Vostokova | 6 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 2 | Thunderous | 16 | Marcus Wilson | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Deep Stealth | 4 | M J Dunn | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Miss Zermatt | 11 | Gregory Cornish | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Star Venture | 10 | Renita Beaton | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Mongolian Spring | 10 | Adam Campton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Mystical Gem | 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | Allan Chau | 57kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Benriach | 14 | Samantha McGuren | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Pierant | 1 | Adam Campton | 58.5kg |
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