Lismore   25 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

ROB POWELL PLUMBING CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1526m

Track: HEAVY 10   Clear (Max: 16)   Rail: +2.5m 950m-300m, +1.5m 300m-WP.  

Expect a strong tempo with Youcompleteme pressing on from an outside draw, with Divas Reign nearby. The lightly raced YOUCOMPLETEME (4) has returned in tremendous order this prep. Led but just failed to hold on first-up at Murwillumbah the led for home again before digging deep to score over 1400m at Gatton last start. Should have no trouble with the extra trip and can win again. GAVIN (2) stalked the pace and had every chance but found one a shade better last time out over 1400m at Grafton. On an eight-day back-up so must be pleasing them at home. Major player again. ROCK THE MACHINE (7) tackled a Class 3 at Grafton most recently and found that a bit rich. Back in his right grade today and he did win over this trip at Port Macquarie two back. Watch for a return to form. HURRICANE HARLOW (5) disappointed at Beaudesert last start but the form prior to that was solid. Worth another chance. SO YOU CAN TORQUE (3) found 1190m at Grafton too short when resuming last time out. Looking for this sort of journey now so worth following up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen to be with Youcompleteme.
1 3x102 CHAMPONNET
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Cru Racing (Mgr: M A Rogers)
Last start 2nd of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 1.3 len behind Lucifer's Way carrying 56kg at $3.30. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 11 at Doomben Cl1 on June 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Facundo carrying 57.5kg at $18. Solid top-three hope.
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JETT NEWMAN
Maroon, White Hoop And Armbands
2 34x13 GAVIN
JORDAN LEE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C J Smith, Miss A Beecher, B W Edwards, E S Martin, K S Martin, T A Johnstone, S B Lee, T T Clark, B R Skinner, S D Gibson, M T Clark, C Windle, H J Lyons, T J Collier, D M Riley-Burnett & Ms L J Walsh
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Murwillumbah Ctry Mdn June 22 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Barron with 57kg at $3.50. Last start 3rd of 12 at Grafton Ctry Cl1 on July 17 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Dernier Lien with 56.5kg at $16. Will take plenty of beating.
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Orange, Black Maltese Cross, White Sleeves, Black Cap
3 x18x5 SO YOU CAN TORQUE
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
I J Corazzol, R J Waghorn, R Tomkins, S C J Jocumsen, M D Russell & S W Fisher
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after seven months 5th of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 4.5 len behind Dashing Basics carrying 56kg at $9.50. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on December 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Banana Slide carrying 57kg at $13. Plenty of improvement to come.
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MATTHEW MCGUREN
Purple, Gold Treble Clef
4 77x21 YOUCOMPLETEME
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce
Third-up today. First-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at Murwillumbah Mdn on June 26 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind In No Doubt carrying 59kg at $12. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at Gatton Mdn July 10 over 1400m defeating She's Got Lyrics carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. Promising galloper. Needs to go up a level today but is good enough.
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L P ROLLS
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
5 5x559 HURRICANE HARLOW
GLENN THORNTON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
A Spradau & T M Parry
Last start 9th of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Monastery with 57kg at $7.50. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 29 over 1415m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Dark Stratum with 57.5kg at $3.20. Expected to improve sharply.
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D PEISLEY
Royal Blue, White TT Horse Logo, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap And Pom Pom
6 64166 JED
JASON REILLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
H E Everson & J B Reilly
Most recently 6th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 16 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Hotzino with 57.5kg at $16. The race before that 6th of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 3.5 len behind Lucifer's Way carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Not out of contention.
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KIRK MATHESON
Maroon, White Diablo, Yellow Halved Sleeves
7 72317 ROCK THE MACHINE
CATHY CHAPMAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
B J Sherry, K P Sherry, M J Sherry & Mrs C L Sherry
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Grafton Cl3 on July 13 over 1410m, 5 len behind Monte Maximus with 55kg at $14. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Port Macquarie Ctry Mdn-Sw June 24 over 1509m on a rain affected track defeating Gold Puma carrying 59kg at $2.05. Can return to winning form.
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BEN LOOKER
Navy Blue, Lime Green Shamrock, Hooped Sleeves
8 49x16 DIVAS REIGN
GREGORY CORNISH
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms A L Hamilton, Mrs D A Wessels, S Wessels, J A Maher, I Augustus, Mrs C Franklin, T J Maher, M Langham, G J Griffiths & R K Rycroft
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Grafton Mdn-Sw June 9 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Herald Angel with 57kg at $4. Second run from a spell 6th of 13 at Beaudesert 0 - 60 on July 8 over 1400m, 3 len behind Monastery carrying 56kg at $21. Has to be considered.
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MS YVETTE LEWIS
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross, Gold Sleeves, Black Maltese Crosses, Black Maltese Cross Cap
9 469x0 SON OF A BOOM
CAROLYN HALLIDAY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs C J Halliday
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 7 len behind Dashing Basics with 55kg at $151. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on September 3 over 1612m, 11 len behind Thunder Force with 59.5kg at $51. Prepared to take him on.
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NOZI TOMIZAWA
Red, Black Maltese Cross, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
10 15x88 HARRIET
STEPHEN LEE
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
S J Wallace & B Wallace
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 11 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 22 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Materialist carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on July 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hotzino carrying 55.5kg at $15. Fitter but looking elsewhere.
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LESLIE TILLEY
White, Purple And Lime Braces, Hooped Cap
11 x0770 IN THE FINE PRINT
LEO CLAPHAM
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S J Clapham & B Shedden
Last start ran last of 11 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 8 len behind Lucifer's Way with 55kg at $51. The start before that 7th of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl1 on June 29 over 1415m, slow going 4 len behind Zelestial with 55kg at $101. Has had plenty of chances and needs to do more.
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R SPOKES
Red, Yellow Diamond And Cap
12 57x30 OURLEGSELEVEN
SHARON PEPPER
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms S L Pepper, M I Pepper, B J Pepper, Miss K L Pepper, D I Pepper & Ms M C Gilmore
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 22 over 1010m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Hidden Hail with 55kg at $18. Last start second last of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 8 len behind Dashing Basics with 55kg at $71. Needs to go to another level to match these.
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NORIYUKI MASUDA
Blue, Pink Crossed Sashes, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
13 87009 READY FOR VEGAS
SHANE EVERSON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
S P Everson, T E Everson, Miss J M Newton, T L Revell & T J Jones
Comes here off a 29-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 at Murwillumbah Ctry Bm58 on June 26 over 1550m, slow going 7 len behind Wonderland Star with 55kg at $301. The run before that ran last of 12 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on June 9 over 1430m, slow going 6 len behind Under Twenty Two with 55kg at $201. Looking to others.
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J GRISEDALE
White, Blue Vertical Stripes, Red Armbands And Cap
14 60x56 SON OF HEROIC
DARREN GRAHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss J L Cheetham
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Ballina Ctry Bm58 on June 12 over 1300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Mallee Boy Express carrying 55kg at $12. Last start 6th of 10 at Murwillumbah Bm58 on June 22 over 1550m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Under The Palais carrying 55kg at $26. Can bounce back.
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M HELLYER
Black And White Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap
15 89887 ROMANTIC THOUGHTS
TROY PASCOE
6YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs S M Pascoe, Ms R L Moodie, Ms L M Miller, J Head & L D Mills
Most recently 7th of 11 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Change The Deel carrying 51kg at $101. The start before that second last of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2-Sw on May 17 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind La Mano with 54.5kg at $151. Not one of the major players.
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Black, White Star, Red And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
16 406x0 MAJESTIC AFFAIR
STEPHEN RANDALL
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
Ms H M Bennett
Dual acceptor. Second run back. First-up after five months 11th of 13 at Grafton Cl1 on July 6 over 1190m, 7 len behind Dashing Basics carrying 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Wagga Cl1 on November 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Kaida Blaze carrying 52kg at $31. Happy to let her have this one also.
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Black, Pink Lighting Bolt, Pink Armbands, Pink And Black Quartered Cap