05:54 ballina Friday 9th January 2026

INQUISITOR (5) wasn't far away last time out, finishing fourth over 6f at Murwillumbah when he was handy all the way. Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Winning chance. FLYING ARGENTO (1) is returning from a lay-off of 12 weeks. Finished fifth at Goulburn over 1m at the first run last prep. Now with a new trainer Ben Hull. Ran fifth in a trial at Gold Coast over 5f recently. Worth serious consideration. OVAL OFFICE (4) showed good early dash at the first run after a lay-off last time out and led for most of the way before being claimed and finishing half a length away in second over 6f70yards at this track. One of the main contenders. CALL OUT (3) was prominent at the bend and finished second last time over 6f at Warwick when resuming from a lay-off, beaten 2. 5 lengths. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he cannot be ruled out.