Eagle Farm 31 May 2025
GOING: H(8)
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LIVING TURF QUEEN ELIZABETH II CUP - GROUP 3 2400m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.97) |
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Campaldino can work over from a wide draw to lead.
The $200,000 Group 3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup. IMMEDIACY (3) has put back-to-back Victorian wins together and is racing with a lot of confidence this campaign. Looks ready for the step-up in trip now and gets McDonald on from the inside marble. Can bring up the hat-trick here. FLYING BANDIT (7) grows a leg for hoop Ford who has six wins from just eight steers and doesn't know how to put in a poor one. Only needs some luck navigating from the wide draw to be playing a major role in the outcome. CAMPALDINO (14) has gone bang bang at the past couple and gets the reliable Waterhouse/Bott/Clark combination. Should give backers a sight up on speed. HEZASHOCKA (2) boasts a win over this course and distance and looks the class runner in this field. Shouldn't be underestimated. ETNA ROSSO (5) showed improvement last time out and is next in line from the Waller barn. SUGGESTED PLAY: Immediacy to win again.
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ALEGRON
BJORN BAKER 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), K Ferrel, Bowman Racing (Mgr: M Bowman), R Ryan, M Aitken, C Brigstocke, S Britten, S Carmody, B Cook, A Frogley, Mrs J Frogley, R Frost, C J Hallinan, S Jones, K Tanko, N Titcume, P Agnew, M Buggy, N Frogley & A Ingold Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 8th of 10 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Cup on May 3 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Punch Lane with 56kg at $151. Second-up second last of 12 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman's Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, on heavy track; 16 len behind Sir Delius with 59kg at $31. Others appeal more. |
11 RACHEL KING |
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HEZASHOCKA
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), R Menchise, T & Mrs B E Porter, W & Mrs V L Pelchen, K J Jones, Mrs E M Clotworthy, H K Haub, J A Scalmer, Mrs E E Mountfort, W L Mountfort, G W Fielding, R L Henriksen, J C Slattery, N Miaoulis, A Miaoulis, C S Racing (Mgr: A J Boyd) & T J Erridge Most recently 6th of 11 at Gosford in the LR Gosfordcup on May 10 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Les Vampires with 57.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Jra Plate on April 19 over 2000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Bois D'argent carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Looks hard to beat. |
5 M J ZAHRA |
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IMMEDIACY
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG A Kheir, J A O'Neill, M B Lee, B D Nettlefold, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), D Edmonds, G J Skien, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), B A Secatore, Mrs R T Secatore, C B Secatore, C Schembri & Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin) Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Caulfield Bm100 May 3 over 2000m defeating Aethelflaed carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Mornington Hcp April 19 over 2000m defeating Foujita San with 56kg at $2.80. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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NIKAU SPUR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG G M Goodrum, C G Geran, R J Hawkswell, K W Cockburn, J A Ward, B Oddi, J T Brennan, C R Dooley, S C Watterson, Ms S B Harris, R A Watterson, Mrs L R Watterson, J R Giles, MD Sims, Miss N M McDonald, Mrs A Bird, P Bird & Miss S L Bird At the latest run 7th of 12 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman's Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Sir Delius with 57kg at $31. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track in the LR Brisbane Hcp on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tenzing with 54.5kg at $31. Others rate better this time. |
9 N RAWILLER |
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ETNA ROSSO
CHRIS WALLER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG A J A Bosma, Dr K L Samson, Ms T M Morrissey, P R Baker, N S Pablecheque, W W Flaunty, D Focas, Mrs A F Focas, M F McCullough, Mrs K M McCullough, W J Hamilton, D J Stewart, G M Jurie, T J Cunneen, B E Phee, K Robinson, P G Corkill, G P Moreno, P Vinaccia & N L D Reeve At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Gosford in the LR Gosfordcup on May 10 over 2100m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Les Vampires with 53.5kg at $13. Before that eased back early on 8th of 11 at Flemington in the LR Roy Higgins on March 29 over 2600m, 8 len behind Deakin with 57.5kg at $41. Terrific chance to continue the strong form. |
10 ZAC LLOYD |
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NEREUS
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M J Chittick Last start 8th of 12 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman's Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Sir Delius with 55.5kg at $21. Before that 2nd of 13 at Trentham in the LR Hawkes Bay Cup on April 12 over 2200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Mehzebeen carrying 54kg at $3.50. Would have to improve. |
7 TOMMY BERRY |
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FLYING BANDIT
KERRY PARKER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (A Walter), Proven Rogue Agent (A Walter), C Moon, Mrs J Uys, G Uys, J Sharp, P Hickman, P Willebrands, A Theodoropoulos, Four Legged Lottery No 2 (T Williams), C Jones, R Welsh, Ms J McCune, Tenofus Racing (G Reid), W Parker, J Trenwith, A Wright, P Hewitt, J Cross & B Gigg Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Wagga LR Wagga Cup May 2 over 2000m defeating Bianco Vilano with 54kg at $4.60. Before that 4th of 9 at Randwick Bm94 on April 26 over 1800m, slow going 2 len behind Les Vampires with 52.5kg at $3.20. Terrific chance to continue the strong form. |
15 J FORD |
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STAR VEGA
ANTONY & SAM FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, N J Young, L P Money, P R Money, Peake Racing, I C Edney, The Triumph T R 6 R Syndicate, P F Santucci, M A Karam, Mrs B J Hammon, F Parry, R L J Lyle, A J Chambers, J M C Emmerig, B R Butler & Ad Infinitum Last start 6th of 12 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman's Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Sir Delius with 54.5kg at $41. The run before that 7th of 9 at Randwick Bm94 on April 26 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Les Vampires carrying 60kg at $18. Looks tested in this field. |
6 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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DARK DESTROYER
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG D Archer, Mrs D J Wright, S C Archer & Mrs N Micarone Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Arawa Park in the LR Rotorua Cup on May 10 over 2200m, on a wet track; head behind Nigella Lane with 53kg at $13.10. The race before that 13th of 16 at Ellerslie in the G3 Easter Hcp on April 19 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Doctor Askar with 53kg at $49.80. Can feature with the right run. |
3 JASON COLLETT |
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MANZOICE
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B Flannery, Mrs P A Flannery, T D Flannery & Q J Flannery At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman's Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Sir Delius carrying 54kg at $12. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track Bm90 on May 3 over 1835m, 1.1 len behind Rising Pacific with 59.5kg at $15. Definite winning chance. In form now and worth following up. |
16 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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STRATHTAY
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG I Bruce Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman's Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, in the wet; 5 len behind Sir Delius with 54kg at $21. The run before that 11th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup on April 12 over 3200m, 6 len behind Arapaho with 50kg at $17. Looks a strong top-three prospect. |
4 RON STEWART |
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MR WATERVILLE
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG C J Waller, D H T Devine, R A E Lyons, P D Harrison, P N Kean, Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), S W Hansen, J W Joseph, D Harrison, R Smith, M S Burn, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, C S White & K J Woodley Most recently 3rd of 11 at Gosford in the LR Gosfordcup on May 10 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Les Vampires carrying 53kg at $51. The race before that eased back early on 14th of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Chairmans on April 5 over 2600m, slow going 10 len behind Alalcance carrying 53kg at $81. Looking elsewhere. |
13 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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WARP SPEED
MARK GOODWIN 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B R Neven, J Nolan, J B Edwards, L Crawford & A D Crawford Half-brother to Group 1 winner Nom Du Jeu. Most recently 5th of 12 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman's Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Sir Delius with 54kg at $61. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track Bm90 on May 3 over 1835m, 1.75 len behind Rising Pacific with 58kg at $21. Hard to have. |
2 JAKE BAYLISS |
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CAMPALDINO
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), Azzurri Tiger Racing (Mgr: S Gatto), Biviano Bros (Mgr: F Biviano), Coco's Crew, Happy Racing, T Henderson, T Ludowyke, Magro Racing, J Neilsen, Mrs C Read, Mrs H Stone, Thirsty Shamrocks, D Wilden-Constantin, Darby Racing Campaldino & R Tanti Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at Randwick Kensington Bm78 April 25 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Double Cherry carrying 56kg at $1.75. Before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Orange Orange Cup Bm90 April 11 over 2100m defeating Steel Blaze with 58.5kg at $2.20. Key chance capable of going right on with it. |
14 TIM CLARK |
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DILLIAN
PETER & WILL HULBERT 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B G Taylor, D Hanafin, M Belford, J Garvey, Mrs E Garvey, C Massie, S J Pellegrino, A Sterpin, S Carlos, D P Tynan, P A Wyatt, S B Hughes & Mrs L A Belford Third-up today. Resuming favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Doomben Cl1-Sw April 4 over 2050m on a heavy track defeating Sign Of Peace with 60kg at $3.10. Second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at this track Bm80 April 26 over 2400m in heavy going defeating Galifianakis with 56kg at $1.85. In form and worth following up. |
8 M HARLEY |
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ARTFUL GIRL
KEVIN KEMP 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG Rumbles Rural (Mgr: Ms J E Kirley) Last start 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 23 over 2213m, slow going 1.75 len behind Akrotiri carrying 56kg at $14. Before that got back early 8th of 13 at Gold Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 10 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Antino with 57kg at $201. Looks tested against this line-up. |
12 ANGELA JONES |
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