Ballina Race 2 - Paradise Fm (Bm50)
SHELLY'S ACE (7) missed a nose in a 50 at Murwillumbah and has been outgraded at the provincials since. Maps better today and this is winnable presented at best. AUSTRALASIA (1) recorded her maiden win four back and has been knocking on the door since in better grade. The near miss two back at Grafton was the best of them, and he tackles a shorter sprint off a 41-day freshen. Is ready to score again. SO BE INSPIRED (2) resumes and is at her best fresh. Has pieces of form good enough and keep onside. BEITSOO (5) resumes and disappointed in her three runs last preparation. She has raced well fresh and has a handy 2kg claim. Worth a betting watch. Ditto BARRON (3), who resumes and was beaten 1L here before the break. Has placed 2/6 first-up and is also in the mix.

Jockey: Kirk Matheson
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Cl1 on February 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Shredded with 56.5kg at $3. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on January 25 over 1183m, 0.7 len behind La Cache A Vin carrying 56kg at $2.60. Freshened up and will be hard to hold out.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1200m | Good 3 | Ben Looker | 56.5kg | 1:10.67 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Grafton | 1183m | Good 4 | Ben Looker | 56kg | 1:08.85 | 7-7-2 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | CL1 | $35,000.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good 3 | Damien Thornton | 55kg | 0:57.66 | 9-9-5 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 11 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ballina | 1015m | Good 3 | Ben Looker | 55.5kg | 0:58.52 | 5-3-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 29/12/2025 | 10 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1100m | Good 4 | Bella Youngberry | 54kg | 1:04.56 | 5-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/12/2025 | 125 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1110m | Good 4 | Ben Looker | 55.5kg | 1:03.80 | 8-8-5 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | FM | Ben Looker | 0:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.65L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Siobhan Rutledge | 0:58.75 | - | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Day
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Gatton 0 - 55 January 9 over 1100m, 1.4 len behind Miss Zermatt with 58kg at $10. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at Port Macquarie Cl1 September 1 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Toyger carrying 57kg at $7. Good showing expected first-up.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1100m | Good 4 | Matthew Palmer | 58kg | 1:04.59 | 12-12-5 | 11 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Matthew Palmer | 0:48.90 | - | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | BM58 FM | $27,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1200m | Good 4 | Brandon Lerena | 60kg | 1:10.92 | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2025 | 17 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1100m | Soft 7 | Andrew Mallyon | 56.5kg | 1:03.98 | 7-8-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/11/2025 | 18 | BM55 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1050m | Neutral | Brandon Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:01.39 | 4-3-4 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | BM58 FM | $28,000.00 | Ipswich | 1200m | Good 4 | Andrew Mallyon | 59.5kg | 1:11.47 | 5-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 26/09/2025 | 25 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 1210m | Good 4 | Andrew Mallyon | 56kg | 1:10.42 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.35 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 1000m | Heavy | William Stanley | 1:01.71 | - | 0 |
| 0.41L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brooke Stower
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track Cl1 December 26 over 1265m, 1.0 len behind Mishani Suspect carrying 56.5kg at $11. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track Ctry Mdn-Sw June 12 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind No Ragrets carrying 59kg at $7.50. Keep an eye on the betting.
Last Starts 77 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 | 26/12/2025 | 17 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Ballina | 1265m | Good 3 | Brooke Stower | 56.5kg | 1:17.27 | 9-9-4 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/12/2025 | 29 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good 3 | Brooke Stower | 56.5kg | 0:57.34 | 7-7-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/11/2025 | 22 | BM58 | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 1310m | Soft 7 | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 1:17.74 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1110m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 1:03.39 | 7-7-3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 05/10/2025 | 9 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1250m | Good 3 | Brandon Lerena | 55kg | 1:14.17 | 10-10-6 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/09/2025 | 29 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 1210m | Good 4 | Luke Rolls | 55kg | 1:10.42 | 7-5-4 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1050m | Good | Danny Peisley | 1:00.67 | - | 6 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 21/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1050m | Good | Danny Peisley | 1:01.94 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watkins
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Grafton Cl1 on February 3 over 1040m, slow going 5.5 len behind Hey Daisy carrying 55.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell second last in a small field at Tuncurry Bm50 on February 21 over 1000m, 8 len behind Brazen Brando carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Struggling and looking to others.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 18 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Tuncurry | 1000m | Good 4 | Grady Spokes | 58.5kg | 0:58.08 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
| 8/9 | 03/02/2026 | 91 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1040m | Soft 5 | Jon Grisedale | 55.5kg | 0:59.20 | 2-3-8 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coffs Harbour | 808m | Good | Raymond Spokes | 0:45.86 | - | 0 |
| 2.26L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | 15 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Good 4 | Adrian Layt | 57.5kg | 0:56.97 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/10/2025 | 157 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Muswellbrook | 900m | Good 3 | Reece Jones | 55.5kg | 0:51.47 | 9-9 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Scone | 900m | Good | Braith Nock | 0:54.02 | - | 0 |
| 3.07L | $0.00 | |
| 10/14 | 16/05/2025 | 32 | CL1 | $40,500.00 | Scone | 1100m | Soft 7 | Chad Schofield | 55kg | 1:03.15 | 14-14-10 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $91.00 |
| 13/14 | 14/04/2025 | 21 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1100m | Soft 5 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | 56kg | 1:03.53 | 1-2-13 | 12 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Grady Spokes
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 November 4 over 1050m, 6 len behind Fast Fusion with 58kg at $18. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Gatton Bm65 September 25 over 860m, 3.5 len behind Rothgo with 53kg at $4.80. Looks one of the better chances.
Last Starts 129 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | BM55 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast Poly | 1050m | Neutral | Robbie Downey | 58kg | 1:01.39 | 8-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2025 | 21 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good 4 | Brandon Lerena | 56.5kg | 0:49.49 | 8-8 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/09/2025 | 125 | BM65 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good 4 | Colleen Krahnen | 53kg | 0:48.96 | 7-7 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
| 9/12 | 23/05/2025 | 14 | BM0-60 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1100m | Soft 7 | Bailey Wheeler | 57kg | 1:04.22 | 3-4-9 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2025 | 28 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 860m | Good 4 | Colleen Krahnen | 55.5kg | 0:48.53 | 7-7 | 10 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/04/2025 | 19 | BM58 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Colleen Krahnen | 55kg | 0:58.16 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Deagon | 650m | Soft | Colleen Krahnen | 0:37.00 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 19/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Jasmine Cornish | 1:01.37 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Rolls
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on March 5 over 1190m, 6 len behind The Rookie with 55kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 8 at Lismore Cl1 on February 10 over 1120m, slow going 6 len behind Tribbiani with 55kg at $19. Looking to others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1190m | Good 4 | Damien Boche | 55kg | 1:08.78 | 5-5-9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1120m | Soft 5 | Jon Grisedale | 55kg | 1:05.06 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 147 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1103m | Soft 5 | Jon Grisedale | 55.5kg | 1:04.62 | 8-8-3 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Good | Jai Williams | 1:00.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.52L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | 12 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Grafton | 1205m | Good 4 | Shae Wilkes | 56kg | 1:09.53 | 8-8-6 | 9 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/08/2025 | 16 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Casino | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Les Tilley | 57kg | 1:00.06 | 6-7-4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | CL1 | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1200m | Soft 5 | Karl Zechner | 56kg | 1:12.40 | 6-5-8 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Jai Williams | 0:50.82 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Taylor
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 5th of 7 at Gold Coast F&M 0 - 58 on March 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Unfaithful with 55.5kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 on February 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Loken with 54kg at $19. Major player in this contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | BM0-58 FM | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft 5 | Frederick Larson | 55.5kg | 0:57.54 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/02/2026 | 20 | BM0-58 | $28,000.00 | Sunshine Coast | 1000m | Soft 7 | Tiffani Brooker | 54kg | 0:59.75 | 4-8-7 | 9 |
| 7.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | 15 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1013m | Soft 5 | Scott Sheargold | 57kg | 1:00.20 | 7-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1100m | Good 4 | Tiffani Brooker | 54.5kg | 1:05.00 | 2-4-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/12/2025 | 13 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Ballina | 1015m | Good 3 | Noriyuki Masuda | 57.5kg | 0:58.93 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/12/2025 | 23 | CL4 3U | $28,000.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Good 4 | Micheal Hellyer | 55kg | 0:56.30 | 3-3-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Amy Mclucas | 0:46.61 | - | 0 |
| 1.46L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 05/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 800m | Good | Shaun Guymer | 0:46.03 | - | 0 |
| 9.68L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Nozi Tomizawa
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at Dalby 0 - 55 on March 3 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Smackeroony carrying 54kg at $9.50. The race before that 4th of 7 at Kilcoy F&M Bm55 on February 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Pee Bee Noir carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Happy to overlook.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/03/2026 | 13 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Dalby | 1100m | Good 4 | Frederick Larson | 54kg | 1:04.23 | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/02/2026 | 8 | BM55 FM | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Soft 6 | Harrison Shaw | 56.5kg | 1:12.28 | 6-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/02/2026 | 53 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Gatton | 1100m | Good 4 | Frederick Larson | 55kg | 1:04.54 | 3-4-4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | BM0-58 FM | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Good 3 | Les Tilley | 55.5kg | 1:11.13 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 12/12/2025 | 35 | BM58 FM | $27,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1200m | Good 4 | Bella Youngberry | 54kg | 1:10.92 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ipswich | 800m | Soft | Jai Williams | 0:47.03 | - | 1 |
| 0.32L | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 07/11/2025 | 6 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1200m | Good 4 | Les Tilley | 55.5kg | 1:11.02 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/05/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 650m | Good | Georgina Cartwright | 0:39.32 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Poppie Gorton
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 52 November 4 over 1300m, 6 len behind Knowitall Frank carrying 55kg at $17. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Wondai Bm50 October 18 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Smackeroony carrying 56kg at $4.60. Has a 3kg claim and has performed fresh.
Last Starts 129 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/11/2025 | 17 | BM0-52 | $10,000.00 | Toowoomba | 1300m | Good 4 | Montanna Savva | 55kg | 1:19.62 | - | 5 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/10/2025 | 70 | BM50 | $11,000.00 | Wondai | 1100m | Good | Julie Busuttin | 56kg | 1:05.56 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | BM0-50 | $10,000.00 | Nanango | 1200m | Soft 6 | Courtney Ferris | 54.5kg | 1:13.13 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Goondiwindi | 1400m | Good 3 | Bailie Baker | 51kg | 1:25.57 | 10-10-7 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2025 | 9 | BM55 | $10,000.00 | Wondai | 1577m | Good | Kenji Yoshida | 55kg | 1:38.14 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.20 |
| 7/10 | 26/06/2025 | 19 | BM0-55 | $20,000.00 | Dalby | 1400m | Good 4 | Kenji Yoshida | 54.5kg | 1:24.22 | 1-2-7 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Toowoomba Inner Track | 650m | Good | Paul Hamblin | 0:38.73 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 23/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rosehill | 900m | Soft | Chad Schofield | 0:54.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.88L | $0.00 |