Eagle Farm   01 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SPRING CARNIVAL BOOK NOW Maiden Handicap 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +8.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.80)  

Plenty of first starters engaged which makes it tricky to map, but we can assume a keen tempo. SUBTERRAIN (2) debuts for a top metro stable and spaced his rivals in a recent Doomben trial. He'd gone close there the one prior and Van Der Hoven stays aboard. He looks to have a stack of talent and this is winnable. I SAY I SAY (6) debuts and is also in good hands. He's also impressed at the Doomben trials and the recent Victorian addition to Queensland rider ranks - Daniel Moor - sticks from the latest. Has the blinkers on and he can hit the ground running. SILVER SPOON (8) peaks and drops back from a mile on a 10-day return. The blinkers are applied for the first time and he draws an inside gate. He has the form to feature if he puts it all together. ODIN'S MOUNT (7) resumed improved and maps well. Thompson replaces Moor, and he deserves plenty of consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Subterrain looks the goods.
1 3 EXPRESS STAR
DONNA STANBRIDGE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs D L Stanbridge
Jumped at big odds at debut, 3rd of 13 at Warwick Mdn on September 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Silver Agent with 59.5kg at $31. Harder but won't be far away.
9
COBI VITLER
Turquoise, Purple Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
2 SUBTERRAIN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
A Krayem
Gelding by Territories facing the starter for the first time. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Won trial at Doomben over 1000m on September 23. Impressive trialist in a top stable and will be tough to roll.
7
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
3 FARNESINA
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce
Mare by I Am Immortal on debut. Ran 3rd in a Doomben trial over 1000m on September 23. Well-trialled, has a low gate, consider.
2
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
4 TINLIKA
LAUREN ABBOTT
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
K Bowerman, S R Ellis, Miss L kozica, P A Catterall, J A Fisher, A P McGuinness, Choices Racing (Mgr: J B Aplin), G T Middleton, G M Mayes, A S Dickie, A W Askew, J A Taylor, N Sweeney, Better Choices Racing (Mgr: B J Wearmouth), L J Doyle, B L Plasto, A J Drake, R A Coniglione & C Chase
First starter by Better Than Ready out of Licko'paint purchased for AUD $ 100,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Has a total of five trials leading in today's debut. Wait and see what she can do.
4
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Red Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
5 BRAVE MONARCH
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Hancox Bloodstock Puppet(Mgr:Ms S F Hancox), K M Anderson, Z S Broadway, B V Cavanagh, L R Ewings, I A Joblin, Mrs L S Joblin, T Knyvett, R M J Lee, M I Nelson, T J O'Malley, G Peek, J Rath, Ms N A White, C J Whitehead, Frosty Love (Mgr: S J Ferguson) & Hancox Bloodstock Flexi 7 (Mgr: Ms S F Hancox)
Dual acceptor. Three-year-old gelding having first run by first season sire Brave Smash out of Puppet Queen. Was second in a Doomben barrier trial over 1000m September 23. May need this.
3
Pink, White Quarters
6 I SAY I SAY
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R J Slade, L J Osborne, D G Turner, G Wilson, J P Haydock, D N Meara, Ms J C Ellis, P Trowbridge, Mrs L F Calleja, W T Kochevatkin, A J Rogan, B A Jones, D K Kelliher, J E Johnson, Ms T N Brennan, A D Perry, S Atkinson, J Wightman, J A Cook & P Foyster
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Rothesay facing the starter for the first time. Won trial at Doomben over 1000m on September 23. The trials suggest a bold run is on the cards.
8
DANIEL MOOR
White, Gold And Black Band, Black And Gold Stars Sleeves, Black Cap
7 8x4 ODIN'S MOUNT
RENITA BEATON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs R Loh, Miss V L Thompson, Miss H L Schurmann & Mrs L B Taylor
Second-up. First start raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Sisstainable with 58kg at $13. Returned from break 4th of 11 at Sunshine Coast 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind I'm Nelson with 58kg at $8.50. Plenty of improvement to come.
3
BEN THOMPSON
Deep Navy Blue, White Diagonal Half, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 8x476 SILVER SPOON
KELLY SCHWEIDA
3YO  GR/B  GELDING 55.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson), Miss G I Solomon-Innes, K M Schweida, M A Tobin, A K Voller, J C Simpson, C J Raymont, S P Flanigan & J D H Maclean
Most recently 6th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Contingency with 58kg at $4. Before that 7th of 9 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on September 10 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Kickuphigh carrying 56kg at $11. Should be at his top now and can play a major role.
1
EMILY LANG
Blue, White Stars, White And Blue Stars Sleeves, White And Blue Star Cap
9 940x7 VOLCANIC PARK
CAITLIN JOHNSTONE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Ms Y E Pearce
Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 7th of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on September 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Future Soldier with 54.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Lismore Super Mdn on February 22 over 1310m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sand 'N' Power carrying 56kg at $12. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
Turquoise, White Horseshoe, Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
10 34685 WHAT ARTISTS DO
TREVOR THOMAS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
TB & KJ Thomas
Most recently 5th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on September 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dukedom carrying 55.5kg at $10. The race before that 8th of 14 at Doomben Mdn on August 27 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Puff 'N' Harry carrying 53kg at $31. Prefer others despite an improved effort last time.
5
S CORMACK
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Red Cap