04:30 ballina Friday 16th January 2026

DRAGON LINK (3) has not raced since being well supported on his debut back on July 26 when he finished sixth over 5½f at Doomben. Big chance with race experience now on board. THE ROOKIE (11) returned last time with a solid second at Kilcoy over 4f after being in contention on the turn. Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. TRIBBIANI (5) followed an unplaced effort when resuming two runs back with a second last start when he made late ground over 5f130yards at Lismore. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is good enough to take this out. CERETTI (6) finished third last start at the first run back from a lay-off over 5f at Gold Coast, beaten 2 lengths. Will benefit from that outing. Nicely placed to fill a top-three spot again.