Lismore   19 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

CLH PLUMBING CHRISTMAS SPRINT BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP 1110m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 36)   Rail: +2.5m 950m-300m; +1.5m 300m-W/Post; True Remainder.  

Krakarib or Lady Wardell to lead the small field. KRAKARIB (3) accomplished sprinter who brings a solid set of figures here. Nailed late when stepping up to the 1200m to run second over 1200m at the Gold Coast. Well placed at this level and will prove hard to run down over this trip. SISTINE EXPLORER (7) solid fresh mare returning from a lengthy break. Back without a trial and a leading jockey goes on from the right gate. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. BRAVELY (8) sharp gelding resuming with good first-up figures. Fitted with the two searching trials and expect to see the blinkers switch him on. Sure to figure prominently. LADY WARDELL (5) model of consistency kept fresh for this. Proven at this course and distance and has the speed to take up a position from the draw. Each-way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Krakarib can assert his class.
1 2423x TECTONIC PLATE
DANIEL BOWEN
6YO  BAY  MARE 66.0KG
S G Butcher & Mrs K M Butcher
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of ten months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Doomben Hcp February 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind King Kapa carrying 53.5kg at $6. First up last campaign second of 8 at Sunshine Coast Hcp December 8 2024 over 1000m, a nose behind Lost In Transit carrying 57kg at $5.50. Has a good first-up record.
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Red, Black Checks, Green Sleeves, Red Stars, Red And Black Checked Cap
2 57008 AT WITZ END
DANIEL BOWEN
10YO  B/BR  GELDING 66.0KG
J Thew, I J Crawford & D G Howe
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Gold Coast Hcp on December 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Edited By with 55kg at $9. The race before that 10th of 12 at Doomben in the LR Tatts Recognit on November 29 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Rockribbed with 53kg at $151. Has ability and is one of the chances.
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Red, Brown Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
3 62412 KRAKARIB
ADAM CAMPTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Donald's Racing (T Hughes), M J Holme, J Bottomley, J Ballard, S W Bartels, M J Batterham, M J Ey, S N Horgan, D N Gillies, D J Harrigan, Mrs D Kruger, J Marshall, Mrs C Thom, M Trussell, B Wheatley, Donalds Racing Ribchester 1 (T Hughes), Donalds Racing Ribchester 2 (A Vinar), R Bradley & K Ellery
Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Hcp on November 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Scud carrying 51kg at $9.50. The run before that won by 0.9 len at Ipswich Hcp November 6 over 1100m defeating Ralphie with 51kg at $6. Expected to go well again in this small field.
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LEAH MARTYN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
4 x3204 SUMO FISH
SALLY TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Holdam Racing (Mgr: A W Ruttley)
Last start got back early 4th in a small field at Grafton Bm82 on November 21 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 59kg at $6.50. The race before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 12 at Randwick Ctry Open on November 4 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind So You Pence with 52kg at $101. Minor place contender.
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BEN LOOKER
Red, Orange Diamonds, Gold Sleeves, Red Cap
5 33343 LADY WARDELL
STEPHEN LEE
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B E Kee & Ms J L Toland
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Grafton Bm82 on November 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 7 at Grafton Jaca Cup Bm82 on November 5 over 1100m, 3 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 55kg at $5.50. Holding her form and looms as a genuine threat.
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BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
6 47665 MIO SORRENTO
JAMES HEALY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
L C Healy, T Henjak, B Farrer, A J Holland, C M Barrett, L Barr, S I Martin, G Martin & Miss K Healy
Dual acceptor. At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 on November 29 over 1100m, 8 len behind Spiethtacular carrying 60kg at $7.50. The race before that second last of 7 at Gold Coast Bm68 on November 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind North Of Eli carrying 60.5kg at $10. Looks safely held.
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TIFFANI BROOKER
Light Pink, White Hoops, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Spots
7 0899x SISTINE EXPLORER
JOHN SMERDON
7YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), P T Murray, W A McTaggart, Mrs A L Noblet & Kratzie Racing No.23 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann)
Dual acceptor. Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Gold Coast Poly Hcp April 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hollywood North carrying 54kg at $20. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Ipswich Bm70 January 15 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Tarps with 58kg at $4.80. Good fresh performer and looks very hard to beat.
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L P ROLLS
Red, Gold Sash And Sleeves, Pale Blue Cap
8 1705x BRAVELY
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Viva Racing, Craftsmen Punting Association, Tips and Beers, Australia Pacific Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Balman Racing, O Jurman, P R English, J E English, G P Fisher, R I Darrah, M J Halle, B S Turner, J Goodall, L Bobbermien, C L Bobbermien, J E Grant, W C Bradnam, Rozjen Racing & K G McCarroll
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Murwillumbah B F Charman B87 August 28 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind The Wolf with 55kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by head Doomben 0 - 65 April 16 over 1110m on heavy track defeating Lantau Island with 59.5kg at $3.60. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign with the blinkers going on.
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A MALLYON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap