Lismore   19 Dec 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER SERVICE CHRISTMAS CUP - BENCHMARK 82 HCP 1410m

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

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Intoxel. DARK CHILL (10) came out fast from the outside gate before folding up in the straight when ninth over 1600m at Eagle Farm in C3 class. Gets a better set-up today and anywhere near his best can win this. LOVEWILLCOMELATER (4) just over three weeks between runs when a surprise on-pace winner over 1400m at Randwick in Highway class. Can continue the winning momentum despite drawing out. BOLD HOI HO (8) dominant winner two-back, before failing to get into the contest from the sticky draw when tenth over 1620m at Grafton. Senior rider hops aboard and stays in the calculations. NAILS AND PRIDE (9) model of consistency this time in and looks to have excellent each-way claims. Strong through the line when fifth over 1300m at Ballina. Respect. SUGGESTED PLAY: Box Quinella 10,4,8,9.
1 x7211 SWIFT CHARM
BRETT DODSON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
B T Wright, Mrs J H Wright, D Neilson & Mrs L Neilson
Recent form sound. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by a head at Newcastle 4yo+ Bm64 November 30 over 1400m defeating Shotgun Bella with 58kg at $8. The run before that won by 0.6 len at Kempsey Kempseycup November 7 over 1450m defeating Believe So carrying 59kg at $2.10. Chasing his third-straight win and must be kept safe.
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BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Dark Blue, Green Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, White Cap
2 x3886 MOB BUSTER
NEVILLE BOYLE
8YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Spedding Estates (Mgr: J Spedding)
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Ballina Bm82 on November 14 over 1405m, in the wet; 33 len behind Badgers Nuts with 59kg at $10. Before that 8th of 12 at this track Lismorecup Mb87 on September 26 over 1526m, 4 len behind Flywheel carrying 54kg at $31. Fitted with a tick-over trial and worth another chance from the low gate.
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BROOKE STOWER
Pale Blue, Red Hoops, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
3 880x4 ITZA CHARMDEEL
MARYANN BROSNAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms M D Brosnan, Ms J L Upston, D Balke & J R Gardner
Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Ballina Bm82 on November 14 over 1405m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Badgers Nuts carrying 57.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on June 18 over 1350m, 5 len behind Affinity Flyer carrying 61kg at $9. Blinkers go on and faces faces a tough task.
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AMY GRAHAM
White With Black Seams And Cap
4 01291 LOVEWILLCOMELATER
JORDAN LEE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Dr B J Hudson, A C Tory & R G Freer
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Randwick Highway-C3 November 1 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Kreon with 58kg at $21. The race before that second last of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on October 8 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind Better Be Nordy with 58kg at $11. Likely to feature prominently after his good Highway win.
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White, Green Mice, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
5 10135 INTOXEL
ANDREW PARRAMORE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
W A Campbell, Mrs K I Campbell & B R Campbell
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Ballina Bm82 on December 9 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind My Mum's Toyboy with 55kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at Ballina Bm82 on November 14 over 1405m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Badgers Nuts carrying 55kg at $6. Tested from the gate.
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JETT NEWMAN
Gold, White Diamond And Sleeves, Gold Armbands And Quartered Cap
6 6162x CARACORON
JORDAN LEE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
C J Smith, F P O'Neill, B Bogle, A Bogle, G T Kelly, N Koen, K N Towney, R Renzella, L G Rabbidge, Mack Racing (Mgr: A T McIlwain), S M Bennett & A Sprek
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track Bm82 September 26 over 2110m, 2.5 len behind Connecticut carrying 55kg at $5.50. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 June 25 over 1350m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Zouthur carrying 56kg at $41. Likely to find this short of his best.
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L P ROLLS
Orange, Black Maltese Cross, Black Cap
7 x2127 PRANCING WITH FIRE
FLEUR HENLEY
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs F A Henley, S Henley & G F Tracey
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Grafton Bm74 on November 30 over 1620m, 5 len behind Cape Crusader carrying 58kg at $9.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Ballina Bm82 on November 14 over 1405m, in the wet; 2 len behind Badgers Nuts carrying 55kg at $4. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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BEN LOOKER
Lilac, Lime Green And Black Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 7x810 BOLD HOI HO
SALLY TAYLOR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms S J Taylor, J J Devine, N J Devine, Mrs P A Devine & S S Flynn
At the latest run second last of 11 at Grafton Bm74 on November 30 over 1620m, 9 len behind Cape Crusader carrying 56.5kg at $19. The start before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Ballina Bm66 November 25 over 1415m defeating Smart Recognition carrying 57.5kg at $12. Terrific chance to return to form.
5
BRANDON LERENA
Cerise, Black Checks, Sleeves And Cap
9 41152 NAILS AND PRIDE
MARCUS WILSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
W S Racing (Mgr: J G Crook), D S Martin, D J L Racing (Mgr: D L Williams), P A Sherlock, T Raineri, P J Falzon, M A Petersen, J Pereira, C Woolley, J P Booker, M J Foord, L Prince, D Zappone, D A Watts, Miss D M Andrew, A W Cameron, Ms J C Hooper, M J Wilson & B S Anderson
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Ballina Bm82 on December 9 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind My Mum's Toyboy carrying 55kg at $6.50. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Ballina Bm66 on November 25 over 1415m, 1.75 len behind Bold Hoi Ho carrying 60kg at $3.90. Not far away last time. Unbeaten at this course and is a definite winning hope.
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JADEN LLOYD
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 66109 DARK CHILL
ETHAN ENSBY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms J K Cole, ETE Racing Dark Chill (Mgr: Ms L M Burnett), B Morrissy, C A Frier, D E Watling, G D West, Mrs M Lindemann, R Lindemann, Miss T Bismark, A P De Boni, Mrs J L Eveleigh, Miss K L Johnson, G J Milson, A Parsons, M J Power & L Snell
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently did the work up front then tired 9th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on November 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Margot's Deel with 57kg at $101. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at Grafton Bm74 on October 28 over 1420m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Intoxel carrying 55.5kg at $7. Made headway last time. Finds an easier contest from the better gate.
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NORIYUKI MASUDA
Yellow, Red Lightning Bolt, Red And White Checked Sleeves, Yellow Cap With Red Lightning Bolts
11 58712 MONTGOMERY
JASON REILLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J B Reilly & K J Upton
Dual acceptor. Last start 2nd of 11 at Grafton Ctry Bm58 on November 30 over 1420m, 0.8 len behind Lady Alabama with 59.5kg at $26. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Grafton Ctry Bm58 November 21 over 1400m in soft going defeating Never Island carrying 57.5kg at $31. Needs to lift.
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Maroon, White Diablo, Yellow Halved Sleeves