Ballina

Tomorrow, January 16, 2026Flat6fSoft

Verdict

Tough contest to end the day. BLAKEMORE AVENUE (6) progressive mare who sprinted well fresh when a commanding winner over 1200m at Beaudesert. Gets the right run again and looks set for a big prep. THE TORQUE XPRESS (2) is going nicely through his grades this time in with the two wins from three starts. Picked them up with ease from back in the field when saluting over 1200m at Ipswich. Comes here at his top and gets map favours. Go close. INQUISITOR (3) was rewarded for his consistency when he finished over the top of them at this track and trip last time out. Up slightly in weight and can repeat the effort. OVAL OFFICE (4) game effort first-up from the lengthy break when a fighting on-pace second over 1265m at this track. Will appreciate the weight drop and looks set for a good campaign.

6. Blakemore Avenue
2. The Torque Xpress
3. Inquisitor

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2. 2. The Torque Xpress
J: JETT NEWMANT: MATTHEW DUNN
F: 4x121
Price History:
2.88
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at Ipswich 3yo Bm62 January 3 over 1200m defeating Ready For Aimee with 55kg at $3.70. The race before that 2nd of 10 at Grafton Bm58 on November 30 over 1115m, 0.5 len behind Dizzy Dee with 58kg at $1.85. Nicely placed to keep the winning momentum going.
7. 7. The Pool Boy
J: BRANDON LERENAT: TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
F: 1x246
Price History:
3.75
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Bm62 on January 3 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind The Torque Xpress with 58kg at $5. Before that ran last in a small field at Murwillumbah Cl1 on December 12 over 1100m, 2 len behind Kingdom Undersiege carrying 57kg at $1.85. Likely to find this out of reach.
8. 8. Valouri
J: ANDREW MALLYONT: MATTHEW DUNN
F: 221
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw December 27 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Forging Ahead carrying 53kg at $3.20. Before that 2nd of 9 at Gold Coast 3yo Mdn on December 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Express Delivery carrying 55kg at $8.50. Keep safe despite drawing out.
3. 3. Inquisitor
J: -T: RAY DART
F: 82241
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.1 len at this track Cl2 January 9 over 1415m defeating Call Out carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Murwillumbah Cl1 on December 29 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ally with 57kg at $9.50. Finds the ideal scenario and looks hard to beat again.
6. 6. Blakemore Avenue
J: DANIEL MOORT: JAMES HEALY
F: x96x1
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after six months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Beaudesert 0 - 60 December 31 over 1200m defeating I'lltellyouso carrying 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Gatton 3yo Bm60 on July 10 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Heavenly Love carrying 57kg at $9. Dominant return and can go on with it now.
4. 4. Oval Office
J: LUKE ROLLST: JOHN GILMORE
F: 17x2
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after seven months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on December 26 over 1265m, 0.5 len behind Mishani Suspect with 59kg at $6. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Doomben 2yo Hcp on May 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Damien with 57.5kg at $41. Genuine performer who should be in the finish.
10. 10. Thunderous
J: DAMIEN THORNTONT: MARCUS WILSON
F: 79514
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on December 27 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind La Rosetta carrying 57.5kg at $17. Before that won by 2.25 len at this track Cl1 December 9 over 1400m defeating Ourlegseleven carrying 55kg at $7. No excuses from the draw.
5. 5. Vacillation
J: SCOTT SHEARGOLDT: MARYANN BROSNAN
F: 24768
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Kilcoy 0 - 58 on January 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Betty Maud with 58.5kg at $6. The race before that second last of 7 at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on November 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Pasima carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. One for the exotics.
11. 11. Alabama Girl
J: -T: SHANE EVERSON
F: 53053
Price History:
67.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
49
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Lismore Ctry Bm58 on January 4 over 1420m, 3.5 len behind Do It For You with 55kg at $18. The run before that second last in a small field at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on December 13 over 1415m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Sunny's Girl with 57.5kg at $3.80. Looking to others.

Non-Runners

9. 9. Rare Moon
J: KARL ZECHNERT: COREY & KYLIE GERAN
F: 29153
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Most recently ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gatton Bm60 on January 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Ariat with 57kg at $26. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm58 on December 13 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Too Many Thoughts carrying 58kg at $13. Not keen.

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