Eagle Farm 20 Dec 2025
GOING: S(5)
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SEASON GREETINGS FROM BRC Class 3 Handicap 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 31) Rail: +3 metres Entire Course.. |
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Expecting Botanica to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip.
The well-related NOW IS THE HOUR (6) (full to 2xG3 winner and G2 placed Inkaruna) is a consistent commodity who is yet to miss the top-five in nine career starts. Boasts a win and a placing from two attempts over this track and trip and is racing in a rich vein of form since joining the Gollan yard. Rates the testing material. ALTERMATUM (10) loves this six-furlong journey with two wins and two seconds from just five starts. Brings Victorian formlines to the table and any market support must be noted. VOODOO LASS (11) resumes here but put a hat-trick of wins together before the spell and has had two trials in preparation for this. Can run a big race while fresh. SOUTHERN CHARM (4) has gotten better with each run this time in and will be cherry-ripe now fourth-up. In the mix. THAT'S INTERESTING (15) next in line with the claim from the inside marble. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Now Is The Hour.
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LOVEWILLCOMELATER
JORDAN LEE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Dr B J Hudson, A C Tory & R G Freer Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently won by a nose at Randwick Highway-C3 November 1 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Kreon with 58kg at $21. The start before that second last of 10 at Doomben Bm70 on October 8 over 1350m, slow going 2.5 len behind Better Be Nordy carrying 58kg at $11. Not the worst. |
6 BRAITH NOCK |
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TEN GOOD REASONS
GARY DUNCAN 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs M Shaw, J Duncan, Mrs C J Heard & Miss C M Duncan Half-brother to Group 2 winner and dual-Group 1 placed Osipenko. Last start got back early 5th of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Cl3 on December 3 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind The Hamo carrying 57kg at $13. The start before that 9th of 11 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3-Sw on November 15 over 1350m, 6 len behind Silvanito carrying 58.5kg at $7. Cannot enthuse. |
10 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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DAMIEN
KRIS LEES 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), J D G Van Doorn, M F Clemenger, W W Guest, P A Johnson, C A Ahrens, K M Owen, B J Thynne, C A Miller, D L Forward, M J Saadie, S D Hoppe, B D Farrelly & C A Afflick Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Rosehill Bm78 on November 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Tuned with 52.5kg at $6.50. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Doomben Rupert 3yo C&G-Sw on December 6 over 1200m, nose behind Grafterburners with 56.5kg at $7.50. Wide draw too testing. |
15 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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SOUTHERN CHARM
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Henderson Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D A Henderson), L C Henderson, A J Henderson, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), Mrs J P Henderson, M P Purcell, Hutley Project (Mgr: P J Byrne), D K Waite, A R J Gilmour & A J Lalor At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Ipswich F&M Cl3 on December 3 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Dream Lantern carrying 60kg at $8. Before that ran last of 9 at this track F&M Cl3 on November 4 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Poster Girl with 60.5kg at $9.50. Top chance on her best form. |
7 M HARLEY |
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DE FORZA
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 57.0KG Mrs E J Mayfield-Smith & G Petropoulos Most recently came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Bm82 on December 4 over 1010m, 0.7 len behind Iron Man carrying 55kg at $4.60. Before that got back early 7th of 9 at Taree Cl3 Bm66 on November 23 over 1258m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Edge Of Midnight with 58kg at $2.90. Others rate better this time. |
9 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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NOW IS THE HOUR
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes), Jeepers Racing (Mgr: D A Tuivaiti), G Greghini, R J Albert, G Bowley, J Castle, D J Dick, M Dick, C Dick, S Gummerson, Haimes Racing (Mgr: J L Haimes), S J Hurford, D R MacKenzie, Smeath Bloodstock (Mgr: D R Smeath), A Walker, Mrs B Casey & J L Casey Full-brother to dual-Group 3 winner and Group 2 placed Inkaruna. Last start raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Bm70 on November 29 over 1200m, slow going head behind Ser Joh with 58kg at $1.45. The race before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Cl1-Sw November 8 over 1200m defeating Breezin' carrying 60kg at $2.50. An inside draw is a big advantage. Tough to beat. |
3 ANGELA JONES |
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BLITZUM
CHRIS ANDERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), M A Tobin, R H Morrison, C L Heelass, P D Brownsdon, D Lucey, A J Seibold, B K Jones, Mrs B K Jennings Goodwin, M A Sleba, N J Francis, B L Dodwell, N J Gregorski, R A N Miller & T Daffy Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at Ipswich Cl1 November 26 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ceekay's Choice with 57kg at $2.45. The start before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on November 8 over 1200m, 3 len behind Now Is The Hour with 60kg at $11. Draws a nice barrier and will be very competitive again. |
4 DANIEL MOOR |
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AITUTAKI
PETER QUINLAN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG T P Quinlan, Ms K L Sealey, Ms M Beasley & Mrs D Quinlan First-up. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 August 29 over 1350m, 6 len behind Lion Class with 55.5kg at $12. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len Doomben Cl1 May 28 over 1200m defeating November Sun with 54kg at $14. Will take great benefit from this run. |
2 DYLAN TURNER |
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BOTANICA
DARREN BELL 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG T P Lanskey, Mrs J M Lanskey, C R Sawford, S Pettit, M D Stuart, B Myers, C L Brunjes, Ms A M Sawford, R P Lanskey, Miss A G Child, D J Bourke & Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: P N Jacobsen) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Bm70 on November 8 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Negotiations with 57.5kg at $14. Second-up 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on December 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Colleano carrying 58.5kg at $7. Needs to go to another level to match these. |
5 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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ALTERMATUM
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell) & China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: A K Teo) Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.5 len at Ballarat 0 - 62 November 20 over 1200m defeating Rosa Aotearoa carrying 58kg at $1.75. Before that 4th of 8 at Pakenham F&M Bm66 on November 7 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Reina Isabella carrying 58.5kg at $2.60. Confidence high and should be in the finish again. |
11 EMILY LANG |
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VOODOO LASS
DANNY J BOUGOURE 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Ms M M Lepine, Miss S Clarke, Mrs S Wildermuth, Ms S M O'Connor, Mrs K I Johnson, Miss C L Fisher, Mrs L R Verrenkamp, Mrs G Heywood & Jengabbar Racing (Mgr: Mrs J A Hunter) Filly back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by neck this track 3yo Hcp October 11 over 1400m defeating Ha'penny Hatch with 57.5kg at $4.40. Previously first up; second of 10 at Gold Coast 2yo Hcp June 21 over 1000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Certified Copy with 54kg at $6. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
12 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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KICKATINALONG
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Idiots Anonymous (Mgr: N J Gaske) Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Doomben Bm70 September 6 over 1615m, 9 len behind Exceed Speed carrying 54.5kg at $7. First up last campaign third of 10 at Doomben F&M Cl3-Sw July 12 over 1110m, 2.75 len behind Sicilian carrying 60kg at $4.20. Has some claims if presented on song. |
12 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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STARSARISE
JOHN WALLACE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Four Bees Racing No. 6 (Mgr: B D Courtney), B D Courtney, G J Harvey, Four Bees Racing No. 1 (Mgr: B D Courtney), Four Bees Racing No. 2 (Mgr: B D Courtney), Four Bees Racing No.3 (Mgr: B D Courtney), Four Bees Racing No.5 (Mgr: B D Courtney) & G Bailey Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Gold Coast Poly Bm55 November 29 over 1200m defeating Network Error carrying 60.5kg at $4. Before that 7th of 9 at Gold Coast Bm65 on October 18 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Scheherazade with 56kg at $10. Looks tested this tough line-up. |
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STAR VENTURE
BEN LANG 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Sledmere Stud (Mgr: Mrs C J Murphy) Most recently favourite; won by a long-neck at Sunshine Coast 0 - 58 December 5 over 1200m defeating Inquisitor carrying 58kg at $2.80. The race before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast F&M Mdn November 1 over 1200m in soft going defeating Paper Doll carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Harder again here and that elusive hat-trick seems unlikely. |
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THAT'S INTERESTING
LEIGH WANLESS 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG L D Wanless Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Cl3 on November 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Poster Girl with 52.5kg at $26. Before that ran last of 8 at Gold Coast 3&4yo Bm65 on October 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Keiko Say with 58kg at $16. Rates highly and is a top chance. |
1 TAHLIA FENLON |
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OCEAN DIVA
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Topline Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A J Carroll), M Glover, N W Power, Mrs M Bolster, S B Roberts, Mrs L K Clark, J Ryan, B G Gibson, Miss S De Cocq, Mrs J Conlon, Mrs K Pitchford, C J Williams, R R Allsopp, M W Fiechtner, Mrs K A Fiechtner, Mrs M A Carroll, M A Carroll & Mrs M A Carroll Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Newcastle Bm64 July 12 over 1600m, soft track; 14 len behind Hooligan Tommy carrying 57kg at $26. When resuming last campaign tenth of 13 at Goulburn Bm66 April 8 over 1400m, 6 len behind Empress Of Japan with 55kg at $12. Prefer to see how she returns. |
8 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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