Eagle Farm   28 Sep 2024
 
GOING: H(8)

SPRING CARNIVAL BOOK NOW QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: Out 2m Entire. (Pent: 5.96).  

Many of these step out for the first time so a good pace is likely. It's tricky and the betting will be instructive with the debutants particularly. BLIND DESIRE (7) is a leader and she presents off narrow defeats from the Gold Coast and at this track last time. Has the race fitness and experience and can go one better. RISING RUBY (16) is an improver from the premier barn (Gollan). Resumed with a solid effort at Doomben and maps for the run of the race. Has been kept on the fresh side and Allen replaces the 2kg apprentice. ZELEZNY (4) resumes in good order on the poly and has city form on the turf that would see him right in it. Has an awkward barrier but he'll be fitter and the 3kg claim brings him right into it. PROMINENT LAD (6) did about what was expected first-up and Callow is aboard today and is building a tidy record with the Vandyke stable. Jumps from an inside gate and is sure to have come on. USE YOUR ILLUSION (3) is another Gollan-trained debutant that deserves consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Blind Desire with the race form/fitness.
1 CHIEF IN CHARGE
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
C I Barr, M Albert, C J MacEachern, D S Bassi, R Telford, Mrs M I Barr, K I Barr, W Hyne, K J Albert, Mrs K J McKenna, H Grose, M Fitzpatrick & W Hill
First starter by Pierata out of On Our Honour. Trialled once on September 3 at Deagon when second over 1050m. Inside barrier will assist chances. Looks tested in this line-up.
1
BORIS THORNTON
YELLOW, BLACK Cogs,YELLOW SLEEVES,BLACK Cogs ,YELLOW CAP,BLACK Cogs
2 TRAPEZE ALERT
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 60.0KG
Ultra Horse Syndicate (Mgr: P S Buckley)
Dual acceptor. Three-year-old colt by first season sire Trapeze Artist out of Miss Strikepower who was bought for AUD $ 200,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). He has trialed four times leading up to today's debut. Runner-up in a Doomben trial over 1000m on August 27. Risking here.
17
Black, Emerald Green Chevrons, White And Emerald Green Seams Sleeves, Black And Green Striped Cap
3 USE YOUR ILLUSION
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Topline Tbreds (A Carroll), T Worner, C Perkins, P Gerrard, B Jackson, J Calvert, R Dowling, K Gates, J Ryan, A Fairbairn, M Fiechtner, R Grono, S Coleman, H Armitage, Racing, Racing Members, Executive RC, Tuakana Racing No4, Topline Ladies & Aberfeldy
Three-year-old gelding (Dubious - Care To Elaborate) has trialled on three occasions leading into today's race. Was second in a 1000m barrier trial on August 27 at Doomben. Top barn and keep safe.
7
M RODD
Royal Blue, White Topline Logo, Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 208x3 ZELEZNY
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Miss K A Fuller, R N Woods, Mrs C M Mayne, McLeish Family Racing (Mgr: D M Mcleish), Mrs J Meira De Oliveira, B J Collins, Dr S P Brown, J E Nolan & Mrs F M Maclean
Second run back. First-up after five months sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Mdn on September 14 over 1050m, 2.25 len behind Exposition carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at this track 2yo Hcp on April 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Gin A Tonic with 58kg at $11. Sure to run well.
10
CODY COLLIS
Red, White Sash, Dark Blue Sleeves, White Cap
5 ZOU BIG BOY
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), J N Kele, K Lindsay, M A McLean & A Stephenson
First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Zousain out of Fastattack. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Doomben over 1000m. Top barn and keep onside.
5
D R SMITH
White, Royal Blue FIVE Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
6 6 PROMINENT LAD
DAVID VANDYKE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S A Flanagan, D N Gillingham, J P Munt, Ms M J Henzell, Miss P L Corfield, Bellmere Lodge Racing (Mgr: P J Bell) & DVD Racing (Mgr: D J Vandyke)
At debut, eased back early on 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Alpha Bravo with 58kg at $21. Can improve.
3
N CALLOW
Gold, Purple Bull Head, Purple Sleeves With Cerise Armbands And Quartered Cap
7 x5332 BLIND DESIRE
S B LAMING
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate)
Recent form sound. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Doomben 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1110m, 0.8 len behind Bollinger Miss with 55kg at $4.50. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn on September 7 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Flying Aurelius with 55.5kg at $21. Making headway. Definite chance over this longer trip.
6
M HARLEY
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
8 AQUATIER
GARY DOUGHTY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
P W Breen, Mrs B N Breen & G K Doughty
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old filly by Headwater out of Zedatier. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1000m at Gold Coast September 10. Not keen.
18
Black, Lime Green Sleeves And Cap
9 CAPITAL BEAUTY
MATTHEW HOYSTED
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 58.0KG
P T McMahon & Mrs M L Lang
Dual acceptor. Three-year-old filly (Capitalist - Stolen Beauty) will no doubt benefit from the two trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Deagon trial over 1050m on September 3. Prefer to see.
7
JASPER FRANKLIN
WHITE,AQUA CHECKS, NAVY CHECKED SASH,NAVY SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,NAVY CHECKS
10 CHILPUR
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 58.0KG
Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), A S Goves, M R Whitten, Roverford Pty Ltd (Mgr: W B Dunlop), M A Caton, J G Pukallus & Making Strides (Mgr: Ms J Pisani)
First starter by Encryption - Basara. Hasn't set the track alight with her trials leading into today's race. Likely to need this run.
11
JAI WILLIAMS
Gold, Black Stripes, Red Sleeves
11 3 FASHION FLASH
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
C Cubitt, Twofold (Mgr: G V Butt), T Bulman, Bops Racing (Mgr: B J Crooks), Mrs P Henry, P J Henry, A G Pardavi, S J Rose, Ms J L Burgess, M W Baumann, S Smith, Mrs G Baumann, A E Fahy, Mrs C T Fahy, I E Fahy, D P Heffernan, Mrs M T Heffernan, I Cubitt & B W Wood
At debut, 3rd of 15 at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind The Torque Factor with 54kg at $6.50. Shows promise and worth following up.
10
Light Blue, Royal Blue Diamonds, Sleeves & Cap
12 NUESTRA
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 58.0KG
Mrs L A Ryan
First starter by Zousain out of Semine purchased for AUD $ 34,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast National Yearling Sale). Only trial was September 5 at Eagle Farm when third over 1000m. Happy to risk.
9
ADIN THOMPSON
Gold ,Black Hoops, HOOPS SLEEVES,Red Cap
13 SAY STORMY
JACK BRUCE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
M A Rowen, J R Pengilly, M Beitz, D L Edwards, A M Dando, T B Collings, D J Keatinge, Ms M F Keatinge, G D Stedman, K Hempstead, E W Sutton, Mrs K P Sutton, K J Rhule, M J Lawson, J P Strano, I W Reynolds & Gleeson Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W A Gleeson)
On debut. Three-year-old filly by Rothesay out of Stormy Hussey. Trialled a while ago and finished seventh on May 7 at Doomben over 1000m. Doubt she will make an impression here so prepared to risk.
14
JAKE BAYLISS
Light Blue, Dark Blue Quarters, White Sleeves And Cap
14 9 IN GREAT SPIRIT
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
J Cullinane, Mrs B K Jennings Goodwin, Miss P L Corfield, S A Flanagan, M F Carter, D J Smith, L P Smith, N J Francis, Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts) & Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson)
At debut, 9th of 11 at Doomben 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1110m, 8 len behind Bollinger Miss carrying 58kg at $13. Later.
4
M HELLYER
White, Black Quarters, Orange Cap
15 64x RESOLUTE LADY
JASON EDWARDS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
E O'Shea, P N Bartilomo, J G Swan, G J Comino, N A Robertiello, N Zangari & B C Walker
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Sunshine Coast 2yo Mdn June 16 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Star Ambition with 54.5kg at $15. On debut sixth of 9 at Sunshine Coast 2yo F Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Accelar with 58kg at $21. Passing.
9
Royal Blue, Old Gold Seams, Sky Blue Sleeves, Old Gold Seams, Royal Blue Cap, Old Gold Seams
16 4x6 RISING RUBY
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
M J Griffin, Mrs K D Griffin, R B Davis, T D Vines & B J Berrigan
Dual acceptor. Third race start. Promising on debut 4th in a small field at Sunshine Coast Poly 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 15 over 1000m, 10 len behind Step Along with 56kg at $3. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw on August 31 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Cole's Best carrying 54kg at $3.80. Plenty of improvement to come.
2
ANTHONY ALLEN
Purple, Black GRIFFIN MOTIF,BLACK Seams, SEAMS SLEEVES, SEAMS CAP
17 57x SHERAQUAY
STUART KENDRICK
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
M P Sherrin
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Doomben in the LR Bill Carter May 25 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Clean Energy with 56.5kg at $101. On debut fifth of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw May 8 over 1000m, soft track; 3 len behind Spirit Fox carrying 56kg at $15. Likely to need this run.
9
MS N BERIMAN
Red, Orange Hoops, Diamonds Sleeves, Red Cap
18 446x5 TELLS ME TO
BEN AHRENS
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
B A Racing (Mgr: M R Ahrens), Epsom Lodge Syndicate, B J O'Flynn, Mrs C L O'flynn, J F O'Flynn & Miss T F O'Flynn
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Warwick Mdn-Sw on August 30 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Smoke 'N' Oakum with 54kg at $61. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Ipswich 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1100m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Balastier with 56kg at $61. Looks a fair way off peak form.
8
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Navy Blue, Grey Stripes, Yellow Cap