Eagle Farm   31 May 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

THE STAR Class 6 Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: True. (Pent: 5.97)  

They look to roll along early with Sibaaq and Space Age leading the charge. DEMON DARB (7) saves his best form for this mile journey with three wins and two placings from seven efforts and is a two-time winner around this circuit. Berry sticks in the irons following that last-start placing and should be going very close to bouncing back into the winners' stall. VICTORY WIN (2) is a four-time winner over this distance range and gets the services of gun hoop Williams in the saddle. Will be at peak fitness now and can make his presence felt. SPACE AGE (6) gave a sight up on speed last time out, draws low and gets 2kg off with the claim. Will be in this for a long way. ANEMACORE (8) didn't measure up in Group 3 company last start but will find this assignment much more to his liking. Can bounce right back to form against this line-up. QUOTHQUAN (10) is a consistent conveyance who has hit the top-four in five of his past six outings and looks one for the exotics players. SUGGESTED PLAY: Demon Darb to salute.
1 9x386 SIBAAQ
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Bennett Racing P/L (Mgr: N Bennett), N Bennett, B Molloy, B Britten, Romy's Room (Mgr: Mrs K Wymer), R Beattie, Mrs A Szuster, Gaire P/L (Mgr: D Molloy), T Stanley, A Stanley, M Eastmure, A Arkinstall, G Walker, Bennett Maid to Dream, J Gray, M Broadhead, Blackbird Power Racing No 1 & WayneJen
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Doomben in the LR Bernborough on May 17 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Brookhaven with 53.5kg at $3.60. Before that 8th of 11 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel on April 1 over 1500m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Just Folk carrying 53.5kg at $19. Keep safe.
7
TAHLIA FENLON
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
2 x6158 VICTORY WIN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
S Man
Last start 8th of 15 at Doomben Bm85 on May 17 over 1600m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Fukubana with 59.5kg at $9. Before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm90 on May 3 over 1835m, 1.3 len behind Rising Pacific carrying 57kg at $3.30. Well placed to take this out.
5
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
3 40x00 EAGLEMONT
MATTHEW DUNN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgrs: T Henderson & S Driscoll), Mrs D Grimsey, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, N Webb, P Farrugia, P Flavel, L Attrill, J Boyd, J Gurrieri, Mrs D Gurrieri, T Holland, R Koch, Oceans Six Racing, Maverick Racing, Uthmeyer Racing & Beartown No 19
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 11 at this track Bm90 on April 26 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Rockribbed with 56.5kg at $61. Second-up 13th of 15 at Doomben Bm85 on May 17 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Fukubana with 59kg at $81. Needs to find some old form to be competitive here.
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A MALLYON
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 007x5 FELIX THE SCAT
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
CBR (Mgr: R A M Lightfoot)
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at this track Bm85 on May 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tavs with 58kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Doomben Cl6 on November 30 over 1630m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Poetic Drama with 57.5kg at $11. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
8
MARK DU PLESSIS
Bright Pink, Emerald Green Chevrons, Chevron Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 98x80 THE DROVER
PATRICK BUSUTTIN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
W J Noonan
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 9 at Gold Coast Bm85 on May 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Beaux Rumble with 59kg at $31. Second run from a spell 10th of 16 at Doomben Bm85 on May 24 over 1350m, slow going 3.5 len behind The Inflictor carrying 58.5kg at $41. Hard to fault if at his best.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Green, Orange Braces, Orange Cap
6 40474 SPACE AGE
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), J P V Bosquet, P P G Racing 2 (Mgr: N Lord), W R J Gabbert, M D Lambelle, M W Luttick, K A McColgan, J M Simmons, Ms S M Fitzgerald, B T & K Redmond, C Lineham, R McClure, J D Lanyon, B J & R A Abbey, Ms K L Masolini, M R Smith, W Redmond & Coco's Crew
Last start 4th of 15 at Doomben Bm85 on May 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Fukubana with 56kg at $21. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 15 at Randwick Bm78 on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Know Thyself with 58kg at $21. Tough to beat if near his best.
2
CODY COLLIS
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 81173 DEMON DARB
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs A Borges, B R Thomas, Mrs L J Bruhn, S W Bruhn, C J Norris, J Norris, Mrs A M Norris, P M Hall, L Young, D R Stirling, D Gardiner, N R Stirling, Shock Load Industries, Broady Cats & Stayers & Sprinters
Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at Doomben Bm85 on May 17 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Fukubana with 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track Bm90 on May 3 over 1835m, 2.75 len behind Rising Pacific with 54kg at $4.80. One of the chief contenders.
4
TOMMY BERRY
Navy Blue, White Osher Group Logo, Navy Blue Cap, White Spot
8 34360 ANEMACORE
SHAUN DWYER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
M G Buys, M R Brown, T M Bignill, T J Hume & Robert Willis Bloodstock (Mgr: R S Willis)
Most recently 10th of 12 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman's Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, in the wet; 15 len behind Sir Delius with 54kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm85 on May 3 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Tavs with 56kg at $5. Worth forgiving and can turn things around.
9
M RODD
Blue, Orange Diagonal Stripes, Diagonal Striped Sleeves, Orange Cap, Blue Seams
9 67746 SIZZLING GAL
LIAM BIRCHLEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (C Wessel), M A McLean, T J Lynch, J R Hickey, Obes Nobodies (G O'Brien), G Boonkkamp, C Witherspoon, D E Oates, Marshall Thoroughbreds (P Marshall), Mrs A M Hickey, Mrs A Tucker, Mrs A B Speers, Mrs L Jones, I McLean, T Carmichael, Ms H Stewardson, P Mccarthy & Miss C Birchley
Last start 6th of 15 at Doomben Bm85 on May 17 over 1600m, in the wet; 6 len behind Fukubana carrying 52kg at $31. Before that 4th of 12 at Ipswich Bm78 on April 30 over 1700m, slow going 1.3 len behind Archer's Game with 57.5kg at $10. Unlikely to feature.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
White, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves, White Stars
10 x4143 QUOTHQUAN
JOHN DANN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 53.0KG
J Dann, N Y S A Racing (Mgr: J J Geaney), M D Dann & D W Robinson
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Ipswich Bm68 on May 14 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind New Joy carrying 59kg at $2.80. Before that 4th of 14 at this track Bm78 on April 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tavs with 57kg at $6.50. Not far away last start. Should be in the finish again.
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MS N BERIMAN
Royal Blue, White And Gold Sash And Armbands, White Quartered Cap
11 61240 TYPHOON TIP
NAOMI HEMMINGS
4YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
D N Joice, D Reynolds, L A Warner, Ms B J Jeffries & Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings
Last start second last of 11 at this track Bm68 on May 7 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Akrotiri carrying 58kg at $17. Before that 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 on April 20 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Fat Fingers carrying 54.5kg at $5. Has ability but needs to lift.
10
ANGELA JONES
Dark Green, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 74064 STEP ON FIRE
GEORGE SITEK
8YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
G Sitek
Last start 4th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm55 on May 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Charming Nic with 58.5kg at $31. Before that 6th of 13 at Warwick Bm58 on May 2 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Canadian Express carrying 53kg at $26. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
3
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Lime Green, Royal Blue Stripes, White Cap