Eagle Farm 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1815m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 22) Rail: +3m Entire . (Pent: 6.04) |
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Solid tempo headed by I Am The Empire and Diana's Affair. THINKING GOLD (13) made it two minor placings from as many appearances this prep when a game third over the mile at Doomben last Saturday, beaten under a length. Progressing well since coming to Queensland this prep. Perfectly placed out to this trip third-up. AMPLIFY (4) settled last then made up many lengths in soft ground to finish fourth last time out over this course and distance. Not a fan of wet tracks so the effort was full of merit. Major player if the track is posted as good on race day. BARBRAY (10) started a move mid-race and was far too good for a BM62 field over 1600m at the Sunshine Coast recently. Up in grade but can go on with it now. I AM THE EMPIRE (1) is going poorly but could surprise after a switch from Sydney to Brisbane off a one-month let-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Thinking Gold.
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| 1 | 30000 |
I AM THE EMPIRE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 7YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG C E Holt, AP2 Racing (Mgr: A J Christie), Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B J Quin), Cacari Racing (Mgr: L Catalano), G Maris, Ikaaz (Mgr: G P Carmody), Mamba (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge), The Clan (Mgr: Dr B S Bellinge), T C Eddy, A J Willoughby, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) & Deg Racing Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 11 at Canterbury Bm72 on July 8 over 1900m, in the wet; 7 len behind Captain Fenkel carrying 59kg at $31. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran last of 12 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on June 10 over 2400m, slow going 16 len behind Pinhole carrying 59.5kg at $41. Might surprise with the change of scenery. |
4 LEAH MARTYN |
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| 2 | 8x708 |
SOCIAL OUTCAST
MATTHEW DUNN 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Group One Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), J J Azzopardi, Group One Madam Zabeel (Mgr: J J Azzopardi), R Nicolaidis, M Nicolaidis, K Ward, P Belan, G Smaragdas, M Spillman, D W Spillman & P J Seary Most recently 8th of 11 at Doomben Cl6 on July 18 over 1615m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Daggers carrying 55.5kg at $21. The start before that got back early 11th of 16 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 on July 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Express Payment with 55kg at $41. A win doesn’t look likely. |
8 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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| 3 | x2151 |
MOONSHINE RUN
NICHOLAS BECK 6YO GR/B GELDING 61.0KG Dr J R Hooper Most recently came from midfield and won by a nose at Gold Coast Cl5 July 25 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Leg Drive with 54.5kg at $3.60. Before that 5th of 11 at Gatton Bm70 on June 27 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Marenaro with 59.5kg at $12. Hard to recommend at this grade. |
1 BELLA YOUNGBERRY |
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| 4 | 99594 |
AMPLIFY
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), A J Mihle, Horsepower Racing (Mgr: P J Zappara), B Ramsey Family (Mgr: B D Ramsey), J & KJ Davis Family (Mgr: J Davis), Ravo Racing, W B Ramsey, C C Zun, W E Fletcher, A Franza, M P Carroll & S P Carroll Dual acceptor. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Cl3-Sw on July 25 over 1805m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hovland with 58kg at $7.50. The start before that ran second last of 10 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm78 on July 11 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 27 len behind All Kinds Of Folk with 56.5kg at $18. Chances enhanced on a firmer surface. |
2 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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| 5 | 17075 |
BLUEPINOT
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B J Flannery, Mrs P A Flannery, T D Flannery & Q J Flannery Most recently 5th of 8 at Doomben Bm70 on August 1 over 1630m, 3 len behind Pipistrelle with 59.5kg at $6. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 8 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on July 18 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Dirty Dancing with 57kg at $9. Making headway. Capable of testing this field on his best form |
11 RYAN MALONEY |
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| 6 | 5x807 |
MAN OF THE TOWN
DARREN BELL 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG V E Flynn, R E Ferris, A M G Crane & D J Lambourne Dual acceptor. Last start 7th of 11 at this track Bm80 on July 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Livalittle with 55.5kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on July 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Kipling's Journey carrying 57kg at $21. Will need to do a bit more. |
6 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 7 | 43043 |
SMART AS SMART
RENITA BEATON 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T L Schmetzer, R Tehliwec, S P Drane, K G Simpson, D A P Macaron, C M P Macaron, P G Macaron & Mrs M J Macaron At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Doomben Bm68 on July 22 over 1650m, slow going 2.25 len behind Luton Hoo carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Doomben 0 - 70 on July 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Automne Tree carrying 60kg at $21. Not far away lately but looking elsewhere. |
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| 8 | 53296 |
DIANA'S AFFAIR
EMMA FOUCHARD 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG E Fouchard, BS Racing, K Nutley, J Smith & K Smith Last start 6th of 11 at this track Bm80 on July 25 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Livalittle carrying 54.5kg at $26. Before that 9th of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on July 11 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Kipling's Journey carrying 56kg at $6. Each-way claims. |
7 JACE MCMURRAY |
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| 9 | 0x723 |
THINK LIKE PADDY
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG C Sita, S Eckstein, D Smith, S Bullock, A Roseberry, T Carroll, A Coats, M Wiener & J Wiener Form hard to fault. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at this track Cl3-Sw on July 25 over 1805m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Hovland with 55.5kg at $16. Before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at Grafton Cl3 on July 12 over 1410m, 1.75 len behind Prestige Gundy with 61kg at $7.50. Ready to peak after three runs back from a spell. |
9 JAMES ORMAN |
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| 10 | x5541 |
BARBRAY
CHRIS WALLER 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG C J Waller, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), I Bruce, R Smith, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, Dr P H Hughes, M Wanzare, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond) & Coco's Crew Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 3.5 len at Sunshine Coast Bm62 July 26 over 1600m defeating Captain Eagle with 60.5kg at $2.40. The start before that 4th of 7 at Randwick Kensington 3&4yo Bm64 on July 1 over 1550m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Ballpark with 60.5kg at $7. Confidence booster last time and can go on with the job. |
3 JAKE BAYLISS |
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| 11 | 38504 |
OUR TURN NOW
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG L Seymour, Miss B Johnson & C Plate At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Bm80 on July 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Livalittle with 53kg at $101. The race before that ran second last of 11 at Gatton Bm70 on June 27 over 2000m, 9 len behind Marenaro with 59kg at $13. Looking to others. |
10 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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| 12 | 97671 |
BIG TICKET BOY
LINDSAY GOUGH 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss V Paolino, P J Gallagher, G H Keane, A S Bath, M L Boyle, D J Mitchell, B Bath, C J Bath & D E Gough At the latest run scored a big 4 len win at Sunshine Coast Cl4 August 2 over 1800m in soft going defeating Lord Protector carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 7th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on July 19 over 2240m, slow going 5 len behind Kerkorian carrying 61kg at $16. Hard to ignore after that latest effort. |
10 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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| 13 | 47x23 |
THINKING GOLD
BILLY HEALEY 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), D Williams, P Cormack, J Blacker, M Mitchell, R Atkinson, M Guggenheimer, Ms M Jenkins, B Davis, B Jackson, M Bolam, M Zuker, D Hill, Here's To Sheckers, Snow Road Thoroughbreds & Stand In Line Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl2 on July 19 over 1600m, slow going 1.1 len behind Clive's Glory carrying 60kg at $9. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Doomben Bm70 on August 1 over 1630m, 0.8 len behind Pipistrelle with 57.5kg at $3.60. Ready to win on the seven-day back-up. |
5 BEN THOMPSON |
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