Ballina Race 2 - Lennox Hotel Country Boosted Hcp (C1)
AUSTRALASIA (5) returned from a two-month let-up last start when down the track at Doomben. Form prior to that run was rock solid. Back in grade today and should tighten up so a much better run is on the cards. TOO HOT TO TORQUE (1) last appeared when he demolished a maiden field over 1210m at Lismore last September. Has been gelded over the break and trialled well recently. Likely to go on to better things this time in work. DANCE GAVIN DANCE (2) returned from an eight-week lay-off with a decisive maiden victory over this course and distance recently. Hard to know if the heavy track flattered that performance, but he deserves the benefit of the doubt. AMORUSO (4) led and just failed to hold on over today's journey at Port Macquarie last start. In the mix with a repeat of that effort. BARRON (7) has raced 43 times for just one win. Returned with a decent performance last time - maybe one for the exotics.

Jockey: Andrew Mallyon
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning post a big 4.5 len win. Lismore Super Mdn-Sw September 26 over 1210m defeating Hostile La Vista carrying 56.5kg at $7. On debut fourth in a small field at Lismore Cge Mdn-Sw September 11 over 1120m, 1.75 len behind Headstrong with 54.5kg at $3.90. Promising gelding who looks all set for a bright return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 955m | Good | Jake Bayliss | 0:55.71 | - | 0 |
| 1.02L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Good | Jett Newman | 50kg | 0:53.81 | - | 4 |
| 6.69L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/09/2025 | 15 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Lismore | 1210m | Good 4 | Andrew Mallyon | 56.5kg | 1:09.99 | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN CG | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1120m | Good 4 | Jett Newman | 54.5kg | 1:05.61 | 5-6-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Danny Peisley
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; scored a big 3 len win at this track Mdn-Sw March 23 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Virginia Breezes with 58.5kg at $2.45. Before that 5th of 8 at Grafton Super Mdn on January 25 over 1183m, 1.75 len behind Evony with 57.5kg at $6. Well drawn and sure to be in the finish.
Last Starts 21 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 | 23/03/2026 | 57 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Danny Peisley | 58.5kg | 1:02.70 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $2.45 |
| 5/8 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | MDN | $50,000.00 | Grafton | 1183m | Good 4 | Danny Peisley | 57.5kg | 1:09.16 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN | $30,000.00 | Ballina | 1015m | Good 3 | Danny Peisley | 57.5kg | 0:58.52 | 1-2-3 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lismore | 1010m | Good | Brandon Lerena | 0:59.05 | - | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Poppie Gorton
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since winning post a big 4.5 len win. Glen Innes Mdn January 10 over 1400m defeating Vizstar with 59kg at $13. On debut seventh of 9 at Grafton Mdn-Sw November 30 over 1115m, 8 len behind Lord Vettori carrying 57.5kg at $41. Looking to others for the winner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | 22 | MDN | $16,000.00 | Glen Innes | 1400m | Good 3 | Brooke Stower | 59kg | 1:23.40 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/12/2025 | 19 | MDN | $30,000.00 | Lismore | 1310m | Good 4 | Jon Grisedale | 56.5kg | 1:18.39 | 4-5-7 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $91.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1115m | Good 4 | Dylan Turner | 57.5kg | 1:04.17 | 6-6-7 | 9 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 940m | Soft | Jodi Worley | 60kg | 0:57.76 | - | 0 |
| 5.67L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Tahlia Fenlon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Port Macquarie Bm50 on March 28 over 1008m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind El Beatle with 57kg at $7.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour Bm58 on March 9 over 1010m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Personal Space carrying 57kg at $7. Racing okay without threatening - each-way from the nice gate.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 28/03/2026 | 19 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1008m | Soft 5 | Juliet Partridge | 57kg | 1:00.59 | 2-1-5 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/03/2026 | 31 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1010m | Heavy 9 | Jason Watkins | 57kg | 0:59.14 | 2-2-6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/02/2026 | 15 | CL2 | $35,000.00 | Walcha | 1000m | Good 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | 55kg | 0:56.29 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $3.70 |
| 6/11 | 22/01/2026 | 31 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Tamworth | 1200m | Good 3 | Shannen Llewellyn | 55.5kg | 1:09.39 | 2-2-6 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/12/2025 | 16 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Good 4 | Shannen Llewellyn | 56.5kg | 0:56.04 | 8-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | 202 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Gunnedah | 1000m | Good 4 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | 56.5kg | 0:56.89 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $1.35 |
| 1/10 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1000m | Soft | Shannen Llewellyn | 0:58.58 | - | 0 |
| 3.79L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kirk Matheson
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 10 at Doomben Cl1 on April 1 over 1110m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Climactic with 53kg at $31. Before that 2nd of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Cl1 on February 1 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Shredded carrying 56.5kg at $3. Prepared to forget last start; capable of turning things around.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/04/2026 | 59 | CL1 | $38,000.00 | Doomben | 1110m | Soft 5 | Mark Du Plessis | 53kg | 1:04.95 | 10-9-9 | 10 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 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 |
| 5/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | FM | Ben Looker | 51kg | 0:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.65L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1000m | Soft | Siobhan Rutledge | 52kg | 0:58.75 | - | 6 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Damien Boche
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on March 5 over 1190m, 6 len behind The Rookie carrying 55kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 8 at Lismore Cl1 on February 10 over 1120m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tribbiani with 55kg at $19. Winner will come from elsewhere.
Last Starts 39 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 | 55kg | 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 | 54.5kg | 0:50.82 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jake Bayliss
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 7 at this track Bm66 on March 23 over 1000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Kyogle Kid carrying 55kg at $20. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn on June 22 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Gavin carrying 55kg at $3.80. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/03/2026 | 87 | BM66 | $27,000.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Heavy 10 | Courtney Bellamy | 55kg | 1:01.83 | 5-6-3 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $20.00 |
| 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 |
| 4/7 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 1050m | Good | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 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: Chris Taylor
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently couldn't go on with it; ran last of 10 at Grafton Cl2 on March 30 over 1190m, 9 len behind Bring Me Saki with 55kg at $51. The run before that struggled in the run home; ran last of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on March 5 over 1190m, 7 len behind The Rookie carrying 52.5kg at $9. Can't have off that run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/03/2026 | 25 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1190m | Good 4 | Mikayla Weir | 55kg | 1:08.05 | 1-1-10 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 05/03/2026 | 23 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1190m | Good 4 | Bailie Baker | 52.5kg | 1:08.78 | 1-1-11 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Lismore | 1120m | Soft 5 | Bailie Baker | 52kg | 1:05.06 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 23 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Murwillumbah | 1200m | Good 3 | Damien Boche | 55.5kg | 1:10.67 | 3-1-4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Ballina | 1265m | Good 3 | Karl Zechner | 56.5kg | 1:15.82 | 6-6-3 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/12/2025 | 120 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Ballina | 1015m | Good 3 | Chris Taylor | 61kg | 0:58.93 | 4-5-9 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballina | 1000m | Soft | Jason Taylor | 0:58.67 | - | 0 |
| 4.87L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murwillumbah | 1010m | Good | Loren Rolls | 1:00.41 | - | 0 |
| 16.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jon Grisedale
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 9 at Grafton Cl1 on April 7 over 1005m, 4.5 len behind Alleze with 55kg at $151. The race before that 8th of 12 at Armidale Ctry Cl1 on March 29 over 1100m, 5 len behind Mad Harry carrying 53kg at $151. Has had too many chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1005m | Good 4 | Jon Grisedale | 55kg | 0:57.44 | 3-3-7 | 9 |
| 4.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/03/2026 | 20 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Armidale | 1100m | Good 4 | Leanne Boyd | 53kg | 1:04.99 | 6-7-8 | 8 |
| 4.9L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/03/2026 | 8 | CL1 | $30,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1010m | Heavy 9 | Jon Grisedale | 55kg | 0:59.27 | 5-6-8 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | CL3 | $27,000.00 | Coffs Harbour | 1010m | Soft 5 | Jeff Kehoe | 55kg | 0:57.53 | 11-11-10 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/02/2026 | 15 | BM58 | $35,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1000m | Good 4 | Jon Grisedale | 55kg | 0:58.57 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 6 | BM45 FM | $12,000.00 | Walcha | 1000m | Good 3 | Angel Brennan | 56kg | 0:57.45 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Muswellbrook | 1000m | Soft | Robbie Downey | 1:00.99 | - | 0 |
| 2.79L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 13/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Benalla | 1000m | Good | Tracey Lee Johnston | 0:58.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Grace Palmer
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 14 at Inverell Cl1-Sw May 23 over 1600m, 8 len behind Talakai with 56kg at $26. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Grafton Cl1 March 22 2025 over 1181m, in the wet; 5 len behind Press Yes carrying 53kg at $21. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race.
Last Starts 325 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 23/05/2025 | 14 | CL1 | $27,000.00 | Inverell | 1600m | Good 4 | Emily Farr | 56kg | 1:34.72 | 8-8-8 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 09/05/2025 | 6 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Grafton | 1635m | Soft 6 | Wendy Peel | 55kg | 1:40.20 | 13-13-9 | 13 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 03/05/2025 | 8 | BM50 | $27,000.00 | Casino | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Jason Taylor | 55kg | 1:26.99 | 8-9-8 | 11 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | CL1 | $12,000.00 | Armidale | 1400m | Soft 7 | Jack Baker | 53kg | 1:27.25 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | CL1 | $16,000.00 | Port Macquarie | 1509m | Good 4 | Serg Lisnyy | 55kg | 1:31.61 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | BM50 | $16,000.00 | Taree | 1270m | Heavy 8 | Emily Farr | 53kg | 1:17.18 | 2-2-7 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 900m | Soft | Robert Kirkpatrick | 0:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |