Eagle Farm   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

WIDDEN'S JACQUINOT FIRST YEARLINGS 2026 QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap 1000m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 28)   Rail: 1 metre Entire.  

Tricky one to map with a number of first starters but over this trip there is good speed anticipated. The babies kick us off. RAROTONGA (1) was in the betting when facing the starter for the first time and wasn't disgraced beaten less than two lengths into third over this track and trip. Will have derived a stack of benefit from that race day experience and can improve enough to take this out. VANZADEE (6) looked handy winning a recent trial at the Sunny Coast and gets the services of Thompson in the irons. Respect any push in betting. SCARTOON (5) placed in a recent trial and debuts here on her home circuit. Expected to measure up. LEAVES OF LORIEN (7) has race experience on her side and may earn some minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Rarotonga.
1 3 RAROTONGA
PAUL SHAILER
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks)
At debut, raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at this track 2yo SWP on October 11 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Lady Of Five carrying 56.5kg at $6. Should come on following that experience and looks the testing material.
2
M RODD
Black, Pink And Blue Shailer Racing Logo
2 JETHRO
BRENTON ANDREW
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B J Andrew, Mrs K R Curtis, B H Endicott-Davies, Eds Family Racing (Mgr: Ms P E Marsh), Lotza Hugs (Mgr: P A Leschke), R C Johnson, A J Holmes, G G Holmes, D G Holmes, J W Harrison, K D Butler, S A Rouaen, L J Alexander, Ms M G Alexander, C Holmes, S J Andrew, Mrs R Rouaen & R B Davis
First starter by Better Than Ready out of Bella Royale. Dam was a winner of three races. Trialled once on October 14 at Warwick when second over 800m. Apprentice to ride. Barrier an advantage. Recent trial at Warwick was encouraging enough so respect any market activity.
1
COBI VITLER
White, Dark Green Diagonal Stripes
3 YO LEV
PAUL BUTTERWORTH
2YO  BROWN  COLT 58.0KG
J D Bentley & Mrs T Bentley
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old colt by Better Than Ready out of Chiswick. Full-brother to winner King Ale. Dam was a two-start maiden. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 650m at Deagon September 30. Trained on the course but others rate better and won't find this an easy assignment.
4
COREY SUTHERLAND
Yellow, Turquoise Yoke, Emerald Green Sleeves, White Stars, Royal Blue cap, White stars
4 ACRODANCE
PAUL SHAILER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
J A R Bester & Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous)
First starter by Acrobat out of Irresistible Miss. Dam was a winner of two races. Trialled on October 20 when third at Beaudesert over 900m. Monitor market moves.
6
DANIEL MOOR
Black, Rose Gold Vantage Thoroughbreds Logo And Cap
5 SCARTOON
KELLY SCHWEIDA
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
G A Betts, K S Swindail, C J Betts, Miss B A Betts, E K Betts, T J Armit, Mrs S Armit, M Wight, T D Dall'Osto, B D Allan, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, P W Collins & R Bain
First starter by Spirit Of Boom out of Scarlet Tycoon. Half-sister to three-start maiden Our Girl Scarlett. Dam was unraced. Finished third in a Eagle Farm trial October 21. Makes debut on home track and can make an immediate impact despite a tricky gate.
6
CEJAY GRAHAM
Orange, Purple Cap
6 VANZADEE
LIAM BIRCHLEY
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
P V Carr, S A Stewart, J R Joyce, R J King, M R Gersekowski, McWoodleod Racing (Mgr: Mrs J M Mcleod), Dr K P Stanton, Miss C M Birchley, M F Shine, S Mcanulty, R J Doyle, Mrs J M Power, P T Gersekowski, C T Power, Mrs J Morgan, Mrs J S McDougall, S Murphy, J W McInally & K H E Pat
Two-year-old filly making debut by Vanbrugh out of Zadoree. Half-sister to eight-time winner Deploy And Destroy. Purchased for NZD $26,000 (NZB 2025 Karaka - Book 2). Won a trial over 850m at Sunshine Coast Inner Track on October 14. Worth watching for any market moves.
5
BEN THOMPSON
Maroon, White V And Cap
7 6 LEAVES OF LORIEN
JAMES MOORE
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms J R Piper, Ms C Manfield, Mrs A Y Livingstone, Miss A L Martin, Ms C Andrews & Ms C M Zsolt
Was at a huge quote at debut, got back early 6th of 8 at this track 2yo SWP on October 11 over 1000m, 6 len behind Lady Of Five carrying 54.5kg at $101. Will take a lot from that run and is open to improvement.
3
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
White, Red Striped Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star