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Tomorrow, October 18, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

PRIVATE MAX (3) had mixed luck in his first prep and returns a gelding. Primed with the two trials and maps to get the gun run from the good gate. AYAKA (4) slashing debut at the big odds ($41), with a closing second over 1006m at Grafton in a tougher race. Tricky draw today, and look for her late over the extra trip. Each way contender. CHECKS'N'BALANCES (6) much better performance when he went forward and gripped on late when second over 1300m at Ballina. Has the speed to get across early and stays in the calculations. DELLUCY (8) jumps in trip and has further upside third up. Held her ground to the line when fourth over 1000m at Ballina. Assess on the good second at Taree last May. ENCONTRE (1) jumped in grade at his second start with a fast finishing third over 1000m at Ballina. Keeps safe.

3. Private Max
4. Ayaka
6. Checksnbalances

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3. 3. Private Max
J: JETT NEWMANT: MATTHEW DUNN
F: 37x
Price History:
2.88
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
150
Verdict
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Ipswich 2yo Hcp May 21 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Warrego River with 55kg at $6.50. On debut third of 12 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn April 25 over 1000m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Cool Gent with 54.5kg at $16. Gelded over the break and everything points to a bright return.
9. 9. Sparkling Betty
J: ANDREW MALLYONT: MATTHEW DUNN
Price History:
2.88
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Three-year-old filly (Graff - Native American) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Ran fifth over 1000m in a Gold Coast trial on October 6. Watch for any market moves.
4. 4. Ayaka
J: NORIYUKI MASUDAT: DAIKI CHUJO
F: 2
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Jumped at long odds at debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Grafton on September 29 over 1006m, slow going 0.6 len behind Harvey's Turn with 55kg at $41. Well placed to go one better.
1. 1. Encontre
J: DYLAN TURNERT: STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE
F: 63
Price History:
5.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, 6th of 12 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Grafton on September 21 over 1015m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Brief Authority with 59kg at $31. Second-up 3rd of 9 in a Super Mdn at Ballina on October 4 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Royal Eyre with 59kg at $61. Heading the right way and ready for this trip.
6. 6. Checksnbalances
J: KARL ZECHNERT: FLEUR HENLEY
F: 37272
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Ballina on October 4 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Subsiding with 59kg at $18. The run before that ran last of 7 in a Mdn-Sw at Bowraville on September 19 over 1370m, 7 len behind Strenuous with 59kg at $3.30. Making headway. Strong chance on the latest performance.
10. 10. Too Hard To Find
J: GRACE PALMERT: SAMANTHA MCGUREN
F: 908x9
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after six months got back early 9th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Grafton on September 29 over 1006m, slow going 5 len behind Harvey's Turn carrying 54kg at $71. Previously second-up 8th of 12 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Grafton on January 25 over 1048m, 4.5 len behind Zosma with 55.5kg at $51. Looks up against it here and prefer others.
7. 7. Belle Reine
J: VIOLET SOULSBYT: ETHAN ENSBY
F: 5
Price History:
31.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Grafton on September 29 over 1006m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Harvey's Turn carrying 53kg at $91. Lugging bit goes on and capable of better.
5. 5. Tendues Spirit
J: ZAC WADICKT: STEPHEN & JORDAN LEE
F: 8x8
Price History:
34.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Second-up. First start ran last of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Murwillumbah on June 22 2025 over 1010m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Destinys Summit carrying 55.5kg at $15. Returned from break 8th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Grafton on September 29 over 1006m, slow going 4.5 len behind Harvey's Turn with 57kg at $101. Others make more appeal.
2. 2. Hear The Wolf Cry
J: DANNY PEISLEYT: DAVID MATTS
F: 789
Price History:
67.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start ran last of 9 in a Super Mdn at Ballina on October 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Royal Eyre with 57.5kg at $101. Before that 8th of 12 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Grafton on September 21 over 1015m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Brief Authority carrying 59kg at $31. Struggling to be competitive and unlikely to threaten.

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8. 8. Dellucy
J: -T: GARY NIELSEN
F: 06x54
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 12 in a Ctry Mdn-Sw at Grafton on September 21 over 1015m, slow going 2.5 len behind Brief Authority with 57kg at $31. Second-up 4th of 9 in a Super Mdn at Ballina on October 4 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Royal Eyre with 56kg at $81. No shock to see her in the minor money.

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