Eagle Farm 20 Apr 2024
GOING: S(5)
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MOUNT FRANKLIN LIGHTLY SPARKLING BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1400m Track: SOFT6 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: Out 1m Entire. (Pent: 5.84). |
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Off the low draw Kipling's Journey is likely to find the lead at a slick tempo. OCEAN ZAR (13) loves it here around this circuit with two wins and three seconds from just seven attempts. Will be rock-hard fit for this and should be right there when the whips are cracking. ALAMIRA (4) is one from one over this trip and will strip fitter second-up from the break. Gets 1.5kg off with the claim and cannot be underestimated. FIXATED (11) is a bit of a hit-or-miss type but can feature if he brings his A-game. STARRY EYES (5) rarely runs a bad race and is a must for the exotics player. DRIALLE (17) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ocean Zar to win.
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FASTCONI
NATALIE MCCALL 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG M C Johnston, B King, B Kaczynski, B Davis, D J Grima, Mrs F Decker, B Gray, Piranha Racing (Mgr: R A Heuvel), Dutch Courage R.S. (Mgr: C Koch), Platinum Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Ballard), K A Thompson, J Thompson, D Keltie & S D Fouracre Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on March 23 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ovidius carrying 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track Bm85 on July 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Safework with 56.5kg at $8. Solid top-three hope. |
11 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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KIPLING'S JOURNEY
P & W HULBERT 5YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG EST D Garratt, C P Randell, P J Saggers, J A Fraser, A Walsh, Ms P M Dowse, J Wicking, J Scott, R Douglas, C S Racing (Mgr: A J Boyd), P J Elmore, P T D Edwards Racing (Mgr: P T Edwards), Mrs S J Peard, G A Peard, Ms A Chulio, M P Hedley, Mrs S J Hulbert & Mrs S M Pitton Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Ballina Ballinacup January 25 over 1590m, soft track; 5 len behind Without Revenge carrying 54kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len Ipswich Cg&E Bm62 August 18 over 1350m slow track defeating Belvedere Boys carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Prepared to watch. |
2 ADIN THOMPSON |
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TIP OF THE SPEAR
MATTHEW DUNN 6YO GR/BR GELDING 60.0KG R Menchise, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, A D Fong, T N Porter, W S Pelchen, A H Goodfellow, D P Sinn, J M Gurrieri, N J McKissock, Mrs B E Porter, S M L S Racing (Mgr: S Driscoll), Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan) & O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson) Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Doomben Cl2-Sw on April 3 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Miss Joelene with 58.5kg at $11. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track Bm70 on March 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Naval Trader with 60.5kg at $17. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest. |
10 V DURIC |
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ALAMIRA
JACK BRUCE 4YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Mrs P J Seldon, Miss P E Seldon & Mrs K Fleming Second run back. First-up after nine months 4th of 9 at Ipswich Cl4 on April 1 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Xpresso with 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on April 14 2023 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Ruinart carrying 58kg at $2.50. Improver who is an excellent winning chance. |
10 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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STARRY EYES
CHRIS ANDERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG B J Spicer, R H Morrison, Mares Of Ascot, J T D Barlow, T M Forrester, S J Heavey, Mrs K L Sparkes, M C Sparkes, D D Yates, R Corless, Eminence Front, B A Royes, A M Dowie, D J Wright, M G Royes, Mrs L M Richardson, S Sarkis, Lions Share Last start sat on the pace when 3rd of 13 at this track Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Majestic Boom with 61kg at $6. Before that 5th of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 23 over 1200m, long-neck behind Argyle Pink with 58kg at $6. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out. |
13 M RODD |
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START STRUTTING
KEVIN KEMP 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P R Reedy, Mrs Y F Reedy, Mrs G C Reedy, Mrs C T Reedy, Miss A T Reedy, Miss E M Reedy, R E Krause, Mrs S L Krause, A R Wishart, Mrs S F Wishart, T W West & Mrs J H Kemp Most recently 8th of 13 at this track Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Majestic Boom with 57kg at $61. The race before that won by a head at Ipswich Bm78 March 16 over 1350m defeating Gentle Prince carrying 54kg at $15. Swooper to watch for late in the piece. |
15 TAHLIA FENLON |
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TALK TIME
LINDSAY HATCH 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Ms M Robbins & Mrs T A Hatch Third-up and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 16 at Gold Coast Cl3 on March 9 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind This Is One with 54kg at $6.50. Last start favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 len at Ipswich Bm62 April 1 over 1350m in soft going defeating Sian Star with 61kg at $1.60. Among the winning hopes on best form. |
12 A MALLYON |
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BAD EDUCATION
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs M S Bell & Kilto Park Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: N D Bell) Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on April 3 over 1200m, long-neck behind Mount Fuji with 60.5kg at $11. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Great Aspirations with 57kg at $8. Draw no help to his chances. |
14 N CALLOW |
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IRING
PAULA BARRON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A List Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Y Lee), H W Tang, T Law, C S Chan, W K Chan, T M Ho, Ms T M Li, K H Law, H S T Tam, H K Cheung, H Sun, Miss R Chen & H K Cheung Last start got back early 6th of 11 at this track Nmw on April 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bean Foggy with 54kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind Argyle Pink carrying 60.5kg at $26. Draws the inside but looks tested. |
1 S CORMACK |
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REGAL EDITION
LINDSAY HATCH 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Klemley Park (Mgr: Ms S M Leyshan) At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Majestic Boom carrying 59.5kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on February 28 over 1350m, 1.3 len behind Iverson with 58.5kg at $7. Capable of a strong showing. |
4 J ALLEN |
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FIXATED
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 6YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mirunners Racing No. 1 (Mgr: D C Halpin) Third-up and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 12 at this track Bm68 on March 23 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Argyle Pink carrying 59kg at $17. Last start 7th of 11 at this track Nmw on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Bean Foggy with 52kg at $5. Rates highly. Big chance. |
9 BAILEY WHEELER |
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MORE TROUBLE
JACK BRUCE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Jack Bruce Racing, P J Galvin, B Arlington, M D Blundell, J S Bromley, P J Elmore, J M Hunter, S D Jolly, A W Kam, J I Mcclelland, M W T McDonald, D B McLusky, J P Ohanessian, M J Paterson, Snake & Rusty Racing (Mgr: J Elmore) & T D Armstrong Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 0.5 len Doomben Eagle Way 3yqlty December 2 over 2000m slow track defeating Shy Guy with 57.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Sunshine Coast Mdn October 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Court Whispers with 56kg at $5.50. Not keen on his chances. |
15 JAMES ORMAN |
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OCEAN ZAR
S O'DEA & M HOYSTED 4YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Walter), A J Halloran, Dr P H Jeffery, S M Greenaway, M K Walcott, R E Paynter, T T Feduniw, L F Robins, M Wilson, M J Cross, C B L Verco, Mrs N G Hansen, B Turville, G C Biddlecombe, A C Mceldowney, A Muhlhan, Miss K M Hasson, D A R Speck, M A Sherman & P Feduniw At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 13 at this track Bm68 on April 6 over 1400m, slow going 0.9 len behind Majestic Boom with 56kg at $4.50. The start before that didn't finish the race at this track Cl3-Sw March 23 over 1400m. Working up to a win. Worth following. |
5 MS N BERIMAN |
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NICKELBACK
STEPHEN LEE 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG C J Smith, Crays Racing (Mgr: M P Pyne), G W Schippers, A K Torrens, E A Land, Pinehurst Racing (Mgr: G G Affleck), J J J Reimann & S B Lee Last start 4th of 10 at this track Bm75 on April 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4 len behind En Pointe with 54kg at $26. The race before that second last of 14 at Grafton Nrra Champ on February 17 over 1410m, slow going 6 len behind Tribeca Star with 56kg at $51. Will be tested. |
6 J BYRNE |
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DAMIANI
GREG RYAN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs L A Ryan & G R Ryan Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Gold Coast Mm F&M January 13 over 1300m, 17 len behind Lady Laguna carrying 55.5kg at $201. First-up last campaign second of 7 at Gold Coast Poly Bm60 November 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Almighty Rising carrying 57kg at $9. May need the run. |
7 JAKE BAYLISS |
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IRON GRACE
SCOTT MORRISEY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Mrs D Hoyle & Mrs K F Morrisey Third-up. Freshened for 42 days. First-up won by a neck at this track Cl1 February 17 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Quarantine Dreams carrying 54.5kg at $9. Second-up 3rd of 16 at Gold Coast Cl3 on March 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind This Is One carrying 52kg at $13. Has a low draw and is right in the mix. |
3 SAMANTHA COLLETT |
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DRIALLE
BARRY LOCKWOOD 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Pedrille Bloodstock (Mgr: R J Hansberry) & B T Hansberry Third-up and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on March 9 over 1350m, on a slow track; nose behind Millward with 60kg at $1.80. Last start 4th of 12 at Ipswich Cl1 on April 10 over 1350m, slow going 4 len behind Quothquan carrying 60kg at $4.50. Going well. Leading chance. |
8 M HARLEY |
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MONTE OUTLANDER
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 4YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates Second-up. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on April 3 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Mount Fuji with 58.5kg at $16. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 11 at Hawkesbury Mid Cl1 on June 11 over 1300m, slow going 6 len behind Terra Mater with 57.5kg at $51. Worth some consideration. |
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HYDROELECTRIC
ADAM CAMPTON 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson) SCRATCHED. |
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