Eagle Farm   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

RACECOURSE VILLAGE Class 3 Handicap 1805m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 28)   Rail: +1m Entire. (Pent: 6.14)  

Reasonable tempo with Sea Of Qi probably leading but a few others should keep him honest. DIVAKARA (2) was a touch plain at the latest effort but the form prior to that disappointment was good enough for a race like this. Goes well for Wilson-Taylor who has two wins and three placings from just five rides and a bounce back to form would not surprise. FIOPROSPERO (3) looked good saluting over this course and distance last time out and Wheeler stays in the saddle. No reason why he can't go back-to-back. MANNERHEIM (5) has been just behind the placegetters at the past couple and gets in well at the weights with the 1.5kg claim. Top-three hope. JENNI MOREESE (12) has placed three from four around this circuit and is usually thereabouts. A must for the multiples. The well-related PEROVIC (4) (half to 2xG1 winner King's Legacy) strips fitter third-up from the spell and may earn some minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 2,3,5,12.
1 105x2 HECTOR DE MARIS
BILLY HEALEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
D R Freyer, T A Horoch, B Ozzimo, W J Dansey, M P Ryan, Mrs S Agius, J A Agius, L J Taylor, Mrs M J Sewell, L Hobbs, F X Bugeja, G Hunter, Nice Garry (Mgr: L Hoobs), Club Four-Thousand (Mgr: C Bugeja), HFC Racing 2 (Mgr: G Sheahan), Club Evans (Mgr: D Freyer) & Lucky Six (Mgr: M Fitzsimmonds)
Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 7 at this track Cl3-Sw on March 26 over 1600m, slow going nose behind Ring Bearer carrying 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on July 27 over 1615m, 2.5 len behind Madame Odette with 58.5kg at $81. Further improvement in store.
12
CEJAY GRAHAM
Black And White Houndstooth, Red Band And Sleeves
2 21216 DIVAKARA
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 57.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams) & Kia Ora Stud W S (Mgr: A Krishnan)
Most recently 6th of 10 at this track Bm70 on March 22 over 1830m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Fioprospero carrying 59.5kg at $2.05. The start before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw March 14 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Sacred Bull with 58.5kg at $2.05. In the mix.
13
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
3 46x61 FIOPROSPERO
MATTHEW SMITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Belsin Thoroughbreds, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Bosco Bloodstock (Mgr: D T Bentley), P J Dodds, M S Chaseling, P A Till & Gleneagles Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: K J Wacey)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 10 at Kembla Grange Cond Bm68 on March 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Debello with 56.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell won by 1.3 len at this track Bm70 March 22 over 1830m in soft going defeating Aimpoint with 56kg at $15. Rates highly and is sure to run well.
5
BAILEY WHEELER
Orange, Black Seams, White Sleeves, Black Cap
4 30x93 PEROVIC
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Viva Racing, K W Chia, Mrs S M Dittmann, R Cotton, E P J Gordon, Mrs L M Jorgensen, Mrs L Shepherd, Ms C Shepherd, M J Halle, Mrs J A Green, G P Fisher, A G House, R I Darrah, Goldie Dreamers, B R Turville, A Fine Red, M C Nunn, D J Fahey, E M Thompson & Woofie Racing
Half-brother to dual-Group 1 winner King's Legacy. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 10 at this track Bm68 on March 1 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Outsmarted with 59.5kg at $17. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Doomben Cl5 on March 19 over 1640m, neck behind Smart Legend carrying 56kg at $6.50. Impressed last start. Looks well placed to play a big role.
1
DAMIEN THORNTON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 58754 MANNERHEIM
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, CGO Racing, P V Aukstinaitis, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Paramount Racing, R B T Aurisch, K P E Rochford, Felgate Holdings, Mrs A Woods, T M Hibbs, M A Hibbs & M Chong
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track Bm70 on March 22 over 1830m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Fioprospero carrying 58kg at $20. Before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm65 on March 12 over 2162m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Outburst with 58.5kg at $6.50. Has ability and is among the leading hopes.
8
EMILY LANG
Purple, White Stars And Cap
6 93823 LIKE SMOKE
TREVOR THOMAS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
T B Thomas & Mrs K J Thomas
Last start 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast 3 & 4 Y-O Bm65 on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Typhoon Tip with 56kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on March 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Galifianakis with 54kg at $31. This harder and others rate better.
2
TIFFANI BROOKER
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Red Cap
7 51324 MEDICAL AUTOCRAT
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
G M Goodrum, M D Sims, Four Bees Racing No.3 (Mgr: B D Courtney), Four Bees Racing No.4 (Mgr: B D Courtney), G M Andersen, Ms L O'Rourke, P J Wickham, P N Flood, C G Geran, G W Spies, N J Payne, B M Moody, B J Fraser, B D Courtney & K J O'Brien
At the latest run 4th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw on March 14 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind Divakara with 58.5kg at $4.20. The start before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Toowoomba Bm58 on February 22 over 1890m, 2.75 len behind Lupine carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Expect he will make amends.
9
TAHLIA FENLON
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
8 3x660 PAPAL MISS
VISHAN VENKAYA
6YO  B/BR  MARE 54.0KG
V Venkaya & J Brownley
Most recently second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on March 23 over 2200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Miss Dynamo with 54kg at $31. The race before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track Bm65 on March 12 over 2162m, slow going 1.5 len behind Outburst carrying 54.5kg at $81. Happy to overlook.
4
GIRISH GOOMANY
Red And Navy Blue Halves, White Sleeves With Red Stars, Red Cap With White Stars
9 14197 SEA OF QI
TRACY TIMBERY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs AA Pocknall & N T Timbery
Last start 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Fat Fingers carrying 57kg at $9. The race before that 9th of 11 at Doomben Bm65 on February 26 over 1650m, 5 len behind Free Carry with 57kg at $61. Out of form and unlikely to feature.
6
JAKE BAYLISS
Royal Blue, Silver Horse Collar And Half Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap With Silver Peak And Horseshoes
10 x0331 TSUNODA
MARC QUINN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J P King
At the latest run settled well back; won by 0.8 len at Taree Bm58 March 17 over 1614m on a rain affected track defeating Highly Tempted with 61kg at $3.70. The race before that 3rd of 14 at Taree Ctry Bm58 on February 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Wandjad carrying 61kg at $4.60. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
11
ROBBIE DOLAN
Orange, White Crown, Hooped Cap
11 90794 DO IT FOR YOU
DAIKI CHUJO
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
K King, LTK Crew (Mgr: P Boyle), W E Hammond, C A Gale, M A McCrory, L Dellevergin, P M Hegedus, R Inai, O Takeshi, Ms Y Tashima, Ms M Yamawaki, K Hiraide & M Ikeda
Last start 4th of 12 at Ipswich 0 - 58 on March 21 over 1700m, slow going 2 len behind Bilpa Morea carrying 59kg at $21. The start before that second last of 10 at Lismore Bm66 on February 22 over 2110m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Brave Boy carrying 56kg at $18. Others look better placed.
10
NORIYUKI MASUDA
Gold, Pale Blue Hoop And Cap
12 3x023 JENNI MOREESE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
G M Goodrum, S M Goodrum, Mrs J L Goodrum, A Pendergast, N P Bird, H J Atkins, C G Geran, Miss S L Bird, S Atkinson, C J Hughes, P G Olsen, D Leong, Mrs K Medcraft, R J Hawkswell & S A Latter
At the latest run sat on the pace when 3rd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl3-Sw on March 14 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Divakara carrying 55kg at $3.40. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track Cl3 on March 1 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Imatruestar with 52kg at $8.50. Worth plenty of thought.
3
MARK DU PLESSIS
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
13 05009 TERMITE
GRANT FORGE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
G J Forge
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 10 at this track Bm70 on March 22 over 1830m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Fioprospero carrying 52kg at $151. The start before that second last of 11 at Gatton 0 - 55 on February 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Pretty Little Lass with 53.5kg at $91. Must improve off a last-start ninth over 1830m at this track to feature in the finish.
7
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Yellow, Red Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves And Red Cap