Lismore   11 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

LAFARO ACCOUNTING COUNTRY BOOSTED MAIDEN HANDICAP 1110m

Track: HEAVY 10   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: +2.5m 950m-300m; +1.5m 300m-W/Post; True Remainder.  

Vendemmia to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. SO SAIN (12) is an interesting runner having her first start since switching to the Ensby stable. Struggled last prep on the provincial circuit but has been set an easier task this time. Recent Grafton trial winner who looks ready to make an immediate impact. BARRON (10) has a remarkable 15 minor placings to his name. Just failed to add to that tally last time when a fast-finishing fourth over 1000m at Coffs Harbour. Should be hard to hold out over this longer journey. HAYLEY'S ROCKET (3) lined up for only the second time and did a good job to work home into third over 1000m at Kempsey recently. Progressive mare who is a genuine threat with the help of an ideal gate. ARCHIE MAXIMUS (5) was a month between runs when an eye-catching second over this distance at Grafton last start. Sure to play a major role. VENDEMMIA (1) strips fitter after a satisfactory return at Kempsey a fortnight ago. SUGGESTED PLAY: So Sain to win first-up.
1 5x3x5 VENDEMMIA
ETHAN ENSBY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms J K Cole, D G McLaren, D Briggs, Ms K M Jenkins, J Northam, A W Winch, J E Parker, P A Parker, The Oaks No1 (Mgr: A Taylor) & ETE Racing No.3 (Mgr: Mrs L M Burnett)
Racing second-up today. Last run 5th of 11 at Kempsey Ctry Mdn on July 28 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Miss Madigan with 60kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Mdn on February 12 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Simply Excels with 58.5kg at $1.75. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
9
BEN LOOKER
Yellow, Red Lightning Bolt, Red And White Checked Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Red Lightning Bolts
2 5x DOINGITEASY
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
M C Herrmann, Mrs S A Herrmann, A R Herrmann & J A Herrmann
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Ballina Mdn on February 14 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Hollywood Epic with 58.5kg at $9. Capable of a bold return.
10
JETT NEWMAN
Gold, Lime Green Diamonds And Sleeves
3 53 HAYLEY'S ROCKET
JOHN SHELTON
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
B R Paine & Mrs E J Paine
Raced two times to date. At debut, 5th of 12 at Grafton Super Mdn on July 13 over 1006m, 2 len behind Gaylord carrying 57kg at $12. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Kempsey Ctry Mdn on July 28 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.2 len behind Miss Madigan carrying 57kg at $3.70. Progressing well and is sure to prove hard to beat.
2
KIRK MATHESON
Red, White Braces, Yellow Armbands And Cap
4 TERZIMA
CAROLYN HALLIDAY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C J Halliday & Miss S J Halliday
On debut. Four-year-old mare by Territories out of Zigello AUD $ 800 (Inglis 2024 DECEMBER Online Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 850m at Gold Coast July 15. Doesn't shape as a strong winning hope today.
11
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Red, Black Maltese Cross, Red And Black Check Sleeves, Red Cap
5 362 ARCHIE MAXIMUS
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
L Waller
Most recently 2nd of 13 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1120m, slow going 4.5 len behind Zaindara carrying 57kg at $2.70. The run before that got back early 6th of 8 at Coffs Harbour 2yo Hcp on June 20 over 1205m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Issy's Star with 55kg at $2.60. Looks a serious contender.
6
A MALLYON
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
6 SORRENTI
MATTHEW DUNN
3YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
C S McIntyre, The Circle Boys (Mgr: J M Mcintyre), J G Tindall, I G Cornell, S A Hallam, T Hession & M Fallah
First starter by Saxon Warrior - Amorita. Hasn't set the track alight with his trials leading into today's race. Always respect this stable.
4
JETT NEWMAN
Green, Gold Diagonal Halves, Quartered Cap
7 0 AAMIRA
DANIEL BOWEN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
S G Butcher & Mrs K M Butcher
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 14 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on August 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Mrs Goldberg carrying 57kg at $201. Won't find this any easier so she is hard to recommend.
12
Red, Black Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Stars, Red And Black Checked Cap
8 6 SOL FILIA
STEPHEN LEE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Miss M Lee
Jumped at long odds at debut, 6th of 13 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1120m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Zaindara with 57kg at $26. Looks tested.
5
LESLIE TILLEY
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
9 38x STRATTON
ANDREW PARRAMORE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A M Parramore
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Gold Coast 2yo Mdn March 22 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Get Ready Lass carrying 59kg at $26. On debut third of 8 at Grafton 2yo Hcp February 24 over 1015m, 5 len behind Dusty Bay carrying 58kg at $8.50. Others look to have the edge.
8
M HELLYER
Gold, White Diamond And Sleeves, Gold Armbands And Quartered Cap
10 22334 BARRON
SHARON PEPPER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, M A Williams, Mrs S J Williams & K J F Byrnes
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 14 at Coffs Harbour Super Mdn on August 1 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Mrs Goldberg with 55kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Vivika with 59kg at $26. Forever the tease - sure to be thereabouts as usual.
7
ASHVIN GOINDASAMY
Blue, Pink Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Quartered cap
11 9x0 INTELLIGENCER
ETHAN ENSBY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms J K Cole, P Cowan, DJC Francis, B L Holt, ETE Intelligencer (Mgr: Ms L M Burnett), Miss T Bismark, Mrs M Lindemann, R Lindemann & S Richter
Second-up. First start ran last of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 Widden on February 1 over 1100m, 18 len behind The Playwright with 54.5kg at $41. Went for a spell before returning ran last of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1000m, 18 len behind Vivika carrying 55kg at $41. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
3
BEN LOOKER
Yellow, Red Lightning Bolt, Red And White Checked Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Red Lightning Bolts
12 0707x SO SAIN
ETHAN ENSBY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
E T Ensby, M A Smith,
Resuming after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn February 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Exclusive Artist with 53kg at $101. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Mdn-Sw December 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind She Conquers with 52.5kg at $21. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
1
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Red, Black Halves And Cap
13 6x200 DELLUCY
GARY NIELSEN
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
G N Nielsen
Most recently ran last of 11 at Gold Coast Mdn on August 2 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Chilled With Ice with 52kg at $101. The run before that 10th of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1000m, 9 len behind Vivika with 57kg at $151. Not going well enough.
17
Green And Gold Stripes, Orange Sleeves
14 646x7 HERE'S MASON
PATRICK RANDALL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
K J Elliott & Mrs D L Elliott
Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after six months second last of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Dernier Lien carrying 56kg at $71. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Ballina Mdn on June 30 2024 over 1310m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Dazzling Robert with 56kg at $51. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
13
MS YVETTE LEWIS
Blue, Gold Star And Sleeves, Striped Cap
15 76540 ZOUANDME
SCOTT HENLEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
S Henley, L A Bird, J Boustani, G McKeown, J Diver, S C Bolton, J F Barbuto, H Maddern, Mrs F A Henley, T Maddern, R K Barbuto, B Barbuto, M Davies, F Alpen, J New, A Thurgate, A Morrison, N Connolly, R Gallagher & J bird
Most recently second last of 14 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on July 16 over 1000m, 17 len behind Vivika carrying 59kg at $61. The start before that 4th of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn-Sw on June 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Dernier Lien with 59kg at $14. No hope on that form.
6
Hot Pink, Lime Green And Black Checked Sleeves And Cap
16 479x7 EGYPTIAN LASS
TERRY COMMERFORD
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs H J Commerford, G J Brotherson, N J Brotherson, T J Brotherson, I J Brotherson, Miss N Beckman, Mrs D B Brown, Ms H M Chapman, P J Vidler & Miss J McConnell
Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Grafton Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1120m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Zaindara with 57kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Grafton Ctry Mdn-Sw on January 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ocean Proud with 57kg at $15. Impossible to make a case.
16
J GRISEDALE
White, Red Vee, Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
17 5x00x RIGHTEOUS BROTHER
STEPHEN BENNETT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
J S Bennett, S J Bennett, J N Adam, Mrs T J Talbot, Mrs J Keep & R G H Northcott
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Casino Super Mdn-Sw May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 26 len behind Champonnet carrying 59kg at $201. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Casino Mdn-Sw May 3 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Rainbow Lass with 59kg at $21. Can't have with any confidence.
2
Orange, Green Sleeves, White Cap