Ballina Race Tips and Preview for Friday [17/11/2023]

Horse racing returns to Ballina on Friday for an eight-race card, which commences at 1:00pm AEDT. This is our preview of the meeting.

We have harnessed the power of cutting-edge technology to come up with data-driven tips for each race at today's meeting at Ballina.

We make our Ballina tips based on an extensive analysis that encompasses historical data, race-day information, and insights from expert tipsters.

This article is part of our free horse racing tips series.

Ballina Tips: Our Race-By-Race Guide [17/11/2023]

Let's explore every race at Ballina today using our data-backed tips. The number in brackets following each horse's name represents the saddlecloth number of said horse.

Race 1: TAB MAIDEN HANDICAP

• Time: 1:00pm
• Distance: 1300m

Our top selection for Race 1 at Ballina is Electric Evie (4), trained by B J Dodson and ridden by Matthew McGuren. Cardsharp (1), Son Of Heroic (5), and Flying Moon (7) round out our top four chances.

Tips

• Electric Evie (4)
• Cardsharp (1)
• Son Of Heroic (5)
• Flying Moon (7)

Race 2: TAB HANDICAP (C2)

• Time: 1:35pm
• Distance: 1000m

According to our analysis, Hot And Strong (3), trained by Steven Wise and ridden by Ben Looker, is the top pick for Race 2 at Ballina. Our top four selections also include Intoxel (1), Discretions (2), and Peregrination (11).

Tips

• Hot And Strong (3)
• Intoxel (1)
• Discretions (2)
• Peregrination (11)

Race 3: 100.9 ZZZ FM (BM58)

• Time: 2:10pm
• Distance: 1900m

Contreras (1), trained by David & Marcus Scanes and ridden by Jag Guthmann-Chester, is our top selection for Race 3 at Ballina. Our top four chances are rounded out by Foxy Fraulien (2), Daedalus (5), and Idling By (4).

Tips

• Contreras (1)
• Foxy Fraulien (2)
• Daedalus (5)
• Idling By (4)

Race 4: PETER BRISTOW'S 80TH MAIDEN PLATE

• Time: 2:45pm
• Distance: 1000m

Based on our research, the M J Dunn-trained Milton Road (2), with Ben Looker in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 4 at Ballina. We also have Volarchi (3) and Hayaku (1) in our top three selections.

Tips

• Milton Road (2)
• Volarchi (3)
• Hayaku (1)

Race 5: ROOFING CRAFTSMEN HANDICAP

• Time: 3:25pm
• Distance: 1400m

Our top selection for Race 5 at Ballina is the Lauren Abbott-trained General Dubai (5), ridden by Zac Sprie. Jubai Pride (12), Lady Wardell (9), and Dorset Coast (7) complete our top four chances.

Tips

• General Dubai (5)
• Jubai Pride (12)
• Lady Wardell (9)
• Dorset Coast (7)

Race 6: BALLINA CUP JANUARY 19TH (BM58)

• Time: 4:05pm
• Distance: 1250m

Based on our analysis, the G A Thornton-trained Lolarosie (3), with Jai Williams in the saddle, is the top pick for Race 6 at Ballina. Our top three selections also include Northern Star (13) and Euromantic (6).

Tips

• Lolarosie (3)
• Northern Star (13)
• Euromantic (6)

Race 7: CHERRY STREET SPORTS GROUP (BM58)

• Time: 4:40pm
• Distance: 1250m

Dusky Dancer (6), trained by Ms K Loy and ridden by Stacey Callow, is our top selection for Race 7 at Ballina. Our top three chances are completed by Kyogle Kid (10) and Run Rory Run (2).

Tips

• Dusky Dancer (6)
• Kyogle Kid (10)
• Run Rory Run (2)

Race 8: XXXX GOLD PLATE (C1)

• Time: 5:20pm
• Distance: 1590m

In Race 8 at Ballina, our top selection is Serenade The Cat (11), trained by S B Lee and ridden by Jai Williams. Apple Cider (1) and Sparkle Motion (8) round out our top three picks.

Tips

• Serenade The Cat (11)
• Apple Cider (1)
• Sparkle Motion (8)

All times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Ballina Tips Summary for Friday [17/11/2023]

For your convenience, here's a recap of our selections for each race at Ballina on Friday:

• Race 1: 4-1-5-7
• Race 2: 3-1-2-11
• Race 3: 1-2-5-4
• Race 4: 2-3-1
• Race 5: 5-12-9-7
• Race 6: 3-13-6
• Race 7: 6-10-2
• Race 8: 11-1-8

Conclusion

All the Ballina racing tips presented here are accurate at the time of publication but are subject to change.

In some races, you might find fewer than four horses tipped. This can happen due to a variety of factors, such as late scratchings, the overall quality of the field, and track conditions.

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