06:33 ballina - ResultsFriday 9th January 2026

BETA BETTER (8) is yet to fill a placing in two runs since resuming from a lay-off, the latest when eighth over 6f at Beaudesert after she settled well back. First try at the trip but she strips fitter and is a great chance to break through. GOOGAZ (3) finished second at Gold Coast two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1m2 3/4f at Ipswich, finishing 8 lengths back in 11th. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. MAPLE DOOR (1) settled well back then picked up fairly well in the straight and finished 4. 5 lengths away in seventh last time out over 6f at Sunshine Coast when resuming from a lay-off. Tackles a longer journey this time. Will drift back but wind up late. One to consider. GIAPPONESE (6) scored in a at this track then met stiffer opposition last time when 13th over 1m1f in the G3 Grand Prix Stakes at Eagle Farm, beaten 11 lengths. Can figure in the finish.