Eagle Farm 19 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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THE GIBSON BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: +3m Entire . (Pent: 5.86) |
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A strong tempo is assured with Economics and Flag Hall leading the charge. AVONE (5) has a handy record over this sprint trip with two wins and a placing from just three efforts and will strip fitter second-up from the spell. Gets in well at the weights with the 3kg claim and should be right there when the whips are cracking. MIGHTY (8) has been thereabouts in both runs since rejoining the Gollan stable and will be ready to peak now. Keep very safe. ARISPHERE (10) is one from one over this course and distance and gets the reliable Gollan/Jones combination. Include in calculations. FLAG HALL (1) next elect off his last start Gold Coast win. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 5,8,10,1.
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FLAG HALL
LEE FREEDMAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG D L Freedman, M D Sullivan, P Zappia, S A Aboud, S J Dash, J R Lindsay, P K Perrins & Ms J V Cleary Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Gold Coast Bm78 March 15 over 1000m defeating Wild Botanica carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track Cl6-Sw on February 15 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Burning Bell with 58.5kg at $9.50. In the mix on best form. |
4 M RODD |
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| 2 | 37883 |
BRING ME KASH
STEPHEN LEE 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Ms K M Van Haarlem, Mrs P Screnci, V Pitcorn, H J Pitcorn, L Grech, J Pitcorn-Van Haarlem & Deqoque Racing (Mgr: C J Maidment) Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on March 15 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Flag Hall carrying 59kg at $15. The race before that second last of 9 at this track Bm90 on March 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wanda Rox with 56kg at $18. Needs to take another step to be competitive. |
13 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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| 3 | 958x6 |
RALPHIE
GARY DOUGHTY 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG G K Doughty, I B Garbutt, S R Garbutt, V E Dickson, M J Conissis, M W Hutton & Sherriff Managers (Mgr: I A Jones) Second-up. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 6th of 9 at this track Bm78 on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hurts So Good with 61.5kg at $14. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Prov Sprint Fin on July 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 4 len behind Black On Beauty with 60.5kg at $6. Will struggle against these. |
2 N CALLOW |
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| 4 | 0x104 |
ECONOMICS
STUART KENDRICK 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, G X Ryan, P G Boyce, I J Corazzol, Ascar Racing (Mgr: S M Mclady), S D Armstrong, A R Waller, R E Paynter, T J Lee, D F McTaggart, A J Pollock, G J Miller, N Higgins, M P Murray, R J Leaman, J G Miller, Mrs L E Macleod & C M Ford Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Bm90 on March 1 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Wanda Rox with 55kg at $5.50. The run before that second last of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Sprint on January 17 over 1200m, 11 len behind Zarastro with 56kg at $61. Making headway. Capable of sharp improvement. |
8 JAKE BAYLISS |
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| 5 | 411x3 |
AVONE
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 4YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG J C L See & C W Bond Second run back. First-up after eight months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Bm78 on April 5 over 1000m, slow going 0.7 len behind Hurts So Good with 56kg at $3.60. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at this track in the LR Qld Day on June 8 over 1200m, 8 len behind Ostraka carrying 55kg at $51. Has a solid second-up record and expected to be in the finish again. |
7 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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SIMBU
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs Z A Daly, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), T R Maddern, E J Sperling, D C Crane, Mrs S B Hannon, S A Morris, N J Swallow, Mrs W B Sutton, H G Cope & Mrs M G Cope Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on March 15 over 1000m, 8 len behind Flag Hall with 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on August 10 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Avone carrying 59.5kg at $12. Fitter but hard to see him featuring. |
9 RYAN MALONEY |
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| 7 | 19257 |
ZOUPERB
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes) Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start from last on the turn 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Cl6 on March 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Shihab carrying 55kg at $14. The race before that 5th of 15 at Doomben Bm78 on February 22 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind He's Heaven with 59kg at $31. Will need to do a bit more. |
11 BAILEY WHEELER |
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| 8 | 25155 |
MIGHTY
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & A Kheir Most recently 5th of 9 at this track Bm78 on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Hurts So Good with 56.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 5th of 12 at Gold Coast Military Rosefm on March 15 over 1100m, 2 len behind Liquor with 52kg at $5.50. Hard to beat on her best form. |
5 A MALLYON |
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SICILIAN
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), Widden Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Halatex Pty Ltd (Mgr: W S Gibson), Nocab Racing (Mgr: S Bacon), Mrs S C Murdoch & M J Murdoch Second-up. First-up after 11 months held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 26 over 1000m, slow going 0.9 len behind Enterprise Lucia with 58.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Scone in the LR Denisesjoy on May 18 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Commemorative with 54kg at $26. Looks hard to beat. |
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| 10 | 119x4 |
ARISPHERE
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J P Lavelle, Mrs D Lavelle, Mrs K McGlinn, R McGlinn, Pontinz (Mgr: G J Pontin), Mrs J Redman, G Redman, Mrs A Geitz, D Geitz, P T G McCosker, Mrs W G Derrick, J B Derrick, D M Condon, P Connolly, Golden Oldies (Mgr: R G P Lyne), D Carson, D R Hemming, F Deshon & M A Wilson Second-up. First-up after four months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on March 15 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Flag Hall with 56kg at $13. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Doomben 0 - 62 on September 18 over 1110m, long-neck behind It's Raining Again with 54.5kg at $3.50. Fitter for that hit-out and is sure to be very competitive. |
6 ANGELA JONES |
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| 11 | 336x1 |
ENTERPRISE LUCIA
STUART KENDRICK 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Dr B F Purtle Second-up. First-up after seven months won by 0.9 len at this track Bm70 March 26 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Sicilian carrying 56kg at $3.90. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Doomben Darby Mccarthy on May 25 over 1110m, slow going 4 len behind Tiger Shark with 54kg at $101. In the money when second-up in the past and can add to that record today. |
1 CODY COLLIS |
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| 12 | x370x |
GIVE GIGGLES
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy) Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Ipswich Bm70 November 28 over 1200m, 7 len behind Milton Road carrying 60kg at $3.50. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track Bm68 September 20 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Super Daisy carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Resumes after a recent trial win. Expecting a strong run while fresh. |
14 EMILY LANG |
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| 13 | 5629x |
THELWELL
SHARRYN LIVINGSTONE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Racewinners, S Dowling, J Dowling & C Dowling Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Doomben Hcp October 26 over 1110m, 6 len behind Tiger Shark with 54kg at $13. Previously first up; second in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cl4 August 21 over 1000m, soft track; a head behind Laydownlily with 61kg at $4. Can feature without surprising. |
3 JUSTIN P STANLEY |
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STANISLAUS
JACK BRUCE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C Bennett, Flying Start No.18, Mrs C Glover, Ms S J West, Max Racing, W B Nicoll, Mrs N M West, One Local, J T Williams, Check Ya Later, J C Maurilli-Pullin, Mrs A Marsterson, S F Joughin, Hoof And Heart, K L S & Slingers Racing Half-brother to Group 1 winner Golden Mile. Most recently 4th in a small field at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Great Barrier Reef carrying 58kg at $2.80. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl5 on February 12 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Surfers Royale carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Fully tested. |
10 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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| 15 | 95x10 |
PARTY SPIRIT
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, J D Handley,Mrs P M Taylor, P T O'Shea, Mrs J M Hunter, E Kokoris, P J Carrington, Mrs L Eastaughffe, G J Walker, S J A Cahill, G W Purcill, A McConochie, L P Bryant, Dr A J Richmond, Ms L J Park, Samurai Racing, Three C Racing & Hay & Hill Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by a nose at Ipswich Cl4-Sw February 19 over 1100m defeating Action King carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Gold Coast Military Rosefm on March 15 over 1100m, 5 len behind Liquor carrying 52kg at $21. Can do much better this time. |
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ACTION KING
KELLY SCHWEIDA 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless Comes off a 59 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Ipswich Cl4-Sw on February 19 over 1100m, nose behind Party Spirit with 56.5kg at $2.80. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast Bm68 January 24 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Scud with 59.5kg at $6. Expected to be very competitive. |
12 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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MIXED SIGNALS
MICHAEL NOLAN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG A R Franke, M D Fitzgerald, A W Kelly, C D Tait, R J McTaggart, S F Buckle, K M Woodford, M J West & B M Lipp Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.0 len this track F&M Bm78 December 14 over 1200m on heavy track defeating Russian Alliance with 53kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Toowoomba 3yo Mdn-Sw November 2 over 1000m defeating Zheng You with 56kg at $2.80. Has claims if presented on song. |
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DEVASTATING
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B Cross, Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), R J Albert, Ms L Thynne, B J Thynne & Mrs Z A Daly Second-up. First-up after six months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 26 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Enterprise Lucia carrying 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on September 7 over 1110m, 2 len behind Simbu with 57kg at $12. Has a sound second-up record and can play a role in the finish. |
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DIS IS HEAVEN
COLT PROSSER 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs T Prosser, R G Bailey, M W Bailey & B Blanch At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Tuncurry Bm82 April 7 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Debussy with 55kg at $3.80. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Taree Hannam Cup on March 17 over 1007m, on a slow track; neck behind Gold Card carrying 55kg at $6. Favouring others in this contest. |
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GREAT BARRIER REEF
MATTHEW HOYSTED 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Ladbrokes Racing Club (Mgr: D Cobby) Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; won by 2.75 len at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw March 22 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Don't Be Dramatic with 55.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Cl1 August 4 over 1000m defeating New Hampshire with 59kg at $10. One of the chances. |
14 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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