02:14 ballina Friday 27th February 2026

DANCE GAVIN DANCE (1) was 1. 75 lengths from the winner in fifth over 5f199yards at Grafton last time following a minor placing on debut the run before. Backmarker who keeps coming. Major player based on that debut run. Follow up. GRACEFUL WARRIOR (7) is yet to break through after four career starts. Could only manage to finish ninth last time out over 5f197yards at Grafton following a minor placing at Grafton when fresh from a lay-off the run prior. Cannot be left out of calculations. JOANJETT (2) just missed last time when a head away in second at Lismore over 5f130yards. Right in the mix. WASHIK (8) resumes from a lay-off of five months. Could only manage to finish ninth at the latest run over 6½f at this track. Can kick off with a bold showing.