Eagle Farm 09 Aug 2025
GOING: S(7)
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TRACKSIDE WITH RICKY PONTING BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Antonito should find the front with Arabian Rose and Keep Safe on his heels. BEREZKA (13) just ran into one better over this course and distance last time out and looks to be building up to another victory. Gets the services of Maloney to navigate from the sticky draw and a strong showing would not surprise. ANTONITO (2) resumes here but the form he displayed when last in work was good enough for a race of this nature. Tuned up for this with a recent trial and can run a big race while fresh. JUST PRECIOUS (16) is ticking along fairly in two runs this time in, the latest when fourth at this track. Good potential. BOOM SHOT (7) returned from a layoff last start and finished fourth over 1110m at Doomben. Fitter and in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Berezka.
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LORDSTER
BRETT BELLAMY 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Larneuk Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: N E Murdoch) & P J Wood Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Rosehill Highway-C3 July 5 over 1200m in soft going defeating Powder Man carrying 58.5kg at $15. Second-up 9th of 11 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on July 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Regimental Colours with 55.5kg at $12. Deserves another chance. |
7 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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ANTONITO
DAVID VANDYKE 5YO BLACK GELDING 60.0KG J S Brown, W G Johns, R K Carbis, B R Turville, J P Munt, Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), A D Tonge & R McNeill Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at this track Bm78 April 26 over 1400m, soft track; 12 len behind Tavs with 56.5kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track Cl1 March 15 over 1200m defeating Cho Oyu with 59kg at $4.20. Expected to feature. |
10 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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BEAU WITNESS
BRETT BAKER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mrs C S Baker, Mrs N M Jarrett, C Ferrier, D P Briody, L W Musgrove, N J Ryan, N J Warburton, Miss T M Jarrett, Miss R I Jarrett, J J Jarrett, Mrs M Carne, A J Carne, Mrs D J Baker, S B Baker, J Hill, Mrs C Hill & D J Morrison Most recently settled well back; won by 5 len at Toowoomba Bm75 July 19 over 1000m defeating Expectant carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Toowoomba Bm68 on July 4 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Red Boomshakalaka carrying 58kg at $8. Definite winning chance. Worth including. |
5 STACEY CALLOW |
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ZOUPRINCE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Triple Crown Syndications. (Mgr: S D Manion), V Wilden-Constantin, J D Hope-Johnstone, W G Porter, Here's Cheers (Mgr: Mrs K A Rix), G B Clark, C Johns, Mrs P M Pyne, DND Civil (Mgr: D J McCorry), Ms A Kolaric, Mrs W R Hick, L Hick, J Williams, Ms J Gibson, G Harvey & Leijon Racing (Mgr: L Garnsey) Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 11 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 on July 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Regimental Colours carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Wyong Cg&E Cl1 on October 31 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Hydrometer with 59.5kg at $3.50. Second-up record is sound but looks tested in this line-up. |
9 CODY COLLIS |
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PARETO
DAVID MCCOLM 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Mrs J L McColm & Mrs M M Wardlaw Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 April 26 over 1000m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Massira carrying 57.5kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Ballina Ctry Cl1 April 8 over 1000m in the wet defeating Viale with 62kg at $5.50. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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ESTRONDO
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1, Defined Benefit Racing, Billiard Roll Racing, Repeat Racing 3, Mrs S Flint, A Beilby, A R Nicholson, B B Bignell, B M Robison, G J Birrer, G Nicholson, G S Dyett, J Evans, Mrs M Graham, R Brodel, S Mcgarvey, Mrs T F O'Neill & S Buchanan Most recently 2nd of 9 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on July 30 over 1350m, slow going nose behind Ten Good Reasons with 54kg at $7.50. The run before that 8th of 12 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on July 12 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Noble Decree carrying 54.5kg at $12. Don't underestimate. |
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BOOM SHOT
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Faust Family Racing (Mgr: Mrs K Faust), Fast Lane Farrugias (Mgr: P S Farrugia), J V D'Addona, R W Raff, B Sheahan, P W Smeaton, Mrs J Windsor, M W Kavanagh, S L Cox, M T Pembroke, Mrs K E Perrins, J J Dwyer, S C Mcalpine, Ms J L Farrugia & C D Mcalpine Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3-Sw on July 12 over 1110m, 3 len behind Hawker Hall carrying 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Doomben Cg&E Bm68 on October 30 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Hydroelectric carrying 60kg at $5. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
3 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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FIGHTING IDOL
NEIL HOCKING 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG M B E Moore At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 on July 25 over 1000m, slow going nose behind Thelwell with 55.5kg at $12. Before that 7th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on June 22 over 1300m, in the wet; 5 len behind Good Lieutenant with 59.5kg at $5.50. Will not find this easy. Tougher task ahead this time. |
4 COBI VITLER |
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KEEP SAFE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Mrs V Heathcote & Vlandra Bloodstock Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming eased back early on 7th of 9 at Doomben Bm70 on June 25 over 1110m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Emperor carrying 59.5kg at $17. Last start second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Mr Verse with 59.5kg at $16. Struggling to make a case. |
6 M HARLEY |
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LARRIKIN ROGUE
CHRIS ANDERSON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG QLD Rogues (Mgr: S K Brown) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second of 14 at this track Bm70 December 21 over 1500m, 2 len behind Harbourmaster with 59kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at this track Cl5 October 23 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Troika carrying 55kg at $1.50. Everything points to a bright return. |
7 BEN THOMPSON |
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PIVOTAL LAD
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG River Junction (Mgr: T R Schmidt), D R Sullivan, D Kuhl, M Palmer, L K Gallagher, C A Sippel, W A Sippel & B C Spencer Last start 3rd of 12 at this track Bm70 on July 19 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Cho Oyu with 59kg at $12. The start before that got back early 9th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Mr Verse with 57.5kg at $20. Needs to take another step to compete against these. |
2 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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TRY EVERYTHING
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine) Resumes. Finished off last preparation by 0.7 len this track Bm65 March 12 over 1200m slow track defeating Untouchable Legend with 57.5kg at $4.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Toowoomba Cl1 December 7 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Drang A Tang carrying 57kg at $4. Capable of a bold return. |
4 EMILY LANG |
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BEREZKA
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A Kheir, A K Racing, Extra Loss, W W Guest, J A O'Neill, D Edmonds, William St, Carty Racing, R R Chapman, PROF A T Costello, P Filipovic, E M O M Racing, D Shaw, L M Simpson & C P Zavecz Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo F Hcp on July 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Without Parallel carrying 59kg at $3.70. Before that 4th of 11 at Rosehill 3yo Bm72 on June 28 over 1100m, 2 len behind King's Secret with 54.5kg at $13. Going well and is one of the leading chances. |
9 RYAN MALONEY |
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GOSPEL GIRL
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Strong Bloodstock (B Armstrong), Strong Bloodstock STW (B Armstrong), C McGuire, B McMahon, G Carey, Yappy Daze (G Hynes), D Byron, J Clark, I Gabriel, S Macmillan, G Hempenstall, T Brown, D Mullaly, R Chapman, L Haig, T Davis, A K Racing (Ms K L Solomon), P Collins, S Lefebvre & V Cahill Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Mr Verse with 56.5kg at $7.50. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on July 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lead Me On with 56.5kg at $5. Big chance. |
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JUNGLE LAW
DANNY J BOUGOURE 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Miss S Clarke Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 8 at this track Bm65 on July 23 over 1000m, 7 len behind Fragile Love carrying 59kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at this track F&M Bm70 on February 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Valetudo with 58.5kg at $15. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two. |
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JUST PRECIOUS
STUART KENDRICK 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S W Kendrick, Kratzie Racing Class of 23 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Kratzie Racing 2023 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), GLJ Schweikert, G L Wilson, L F Robins, A M Penklis, J W Martin, K D Kenny, Mrs J F Hill, M Hadfield, S L Jimmieson, G Collier, G B Sherlock, N J Sherlock, R W Bosch, J Smith & P G Brady Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up from last on the turn 8th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty on July 5 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Overfull carrying 52kg at $17. Last start 4th of 10 at this track 3yo F Hcp on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Without Parallel with 59.5kg at $3.90. Big chance. |
1 JAKE BAYLISS |
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ELECTRIC ARROW
KEVIN KEMP 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG J J Kalinowski, B M Bambling, Mrs A Saunders, S R Kalinowski, D B Kalinowski, B A Hackett, M Meesen, L Clipperton, Ms M Wood, C P Kalinowski, R J Hill, P A Kalinowski, Mrs M Kalinowski, B B Kalinowski, Mrs S M King, J S Lansdown & Miss K A Milsom Last start won by 0.5 len at Toowoomba Bm60 July 28 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Charmed Passage with 56.5kg at $13. Before that 4th of 10 at Toowoomba 0 - 62 on July 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind Miss De Blaas with 55.5kg at $11. This is a sterner test. |
7 CHELSEA BAKER |
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ARABIAN ROSE
JAMES HEALY 4YO BAY MARE 53.0KG L C Healy, J E Pickering, A K Voller, S Richter, Undisputed Racing (Mgr: J B Shea), A S Dillaway, Mrs P J Candia, M P Ivey, J A Garden, A P Leon, C Leon & G A Bramwell Resuming. Only had one start last campaign tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw March 14 over 1200m in soft going defeating Teelg with 55.5kg at $3.80. First up last campaign 6th of 9 at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 26 over 1447m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sweet Justice carrying 57kg at $9. Ran 3rd in a Eagle Farm trial over 1000m on July 15. Capable of a bold return. |
8 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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