Doomben   18 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

SKY RACING Class 5 Handicap 1660m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 28)   Rail: +11m Entire.  

Strong pace with Carravilla, Wild Gypsy and Eclair Awesome paving the way. LARIDAE (4) got a well-deserved win over this track and trip last time out and will have derived a stack of confidence from that victory. Winning hoop Baker sticks in the irons and again gets the benefit of her 3kg claim. Draws the inside marble and looks the one they all have to run down. CARRAVILLA (2) was a touch disappointing at the latest effort but the form prior was full of merit. Capable of bouncing right back. ECLAIR AWESOME (3) placed over this course and distance at the latest outing and will be rock-hard fit for this. Don't dismiss lightly. The well-related WILD GYPSY (6) (half to G1 winner Wild Ruler) is a bit hit or miss but is more than capable enough on his day. Include in calculations. KERKORIAN (7) strips fitter second-up from the spell and may earn some minor money. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Laridae to win again.
1 37x66 OCTOBER
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
L H E Koh
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 on February 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Pireonti with 60kg at $19. Second-up 6th of 8 at this track Cl5 on March 4 over 1350m, 7 len behind Acappella Sun carrying 58.5kg at $31. Useful type but happy enough to avoid in this contest.
2
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
Aqua, White Star
2 11217 CARRAVILLA
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, M A Rolfe, Mrs M L Rolfe, 8M8S Racing (Mgr: D B Gamble), Northern Mustangs (Mgr: M Lee), Grevillea Racing (Mgr: B M Gordon), P G Goldring, Bent Elbow Racing (Mgr: D Conway), G E Klein, T J O'keefe, K H Walsh, L S Clarke, M Bennett, S Bennett & D A Gunther
Most recently 7th of 9 at Eagle Farm F&M Cl6 on March 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Blue Spinel with 59kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track F&M Nmw February 21 over 1350m defeating Creativity Miss with 54.5kg at $9. Finds a nice race this time and is likely to feature.
3
CEJAY GRAHAM
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
3 92463 ECLAIR AWESOME
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), RK Racing (Mgr: R R Kinnealy), M T Mathews, Black Marlin Racing (Mgr: B K Willoughby), G Kerr, J R Masters, A D Tutty, S D Thomason, M Aitken, P J Jackson & K R Ferrel
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 4 over 1640m, 0.5 len behind Laridae with 58.5kg at $3.90. The start before that ran last in a small field at Eagle Farm Bm70 on February 14 over 1820m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Has ability and can measure up.
6
BEN THOMPSON
Maroon, Navy Seams And Cap
4 56421 LARIDAE
DANNY J BOUGOURE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms M M Lepine, B W Wilkinson, Miss S Clarke, B Howe, C E Watts, S A Williams, G W Wilkinson, G M Perkins, Mana Racing (Mgr: M Mana), P K Spence, P A Robertson, R A Hunter, C C Mana, D J Connolly & Mrs T L Connolly
Most recently favourite; won by a long-neck at this track Bm70 March 4 over 1640m defeating Rock Ya carrying 53.5kg at $2.80. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track 0 - 68 on February 21 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind The Wheelbarrow with 54kg at $7.50. Tough to beat again with the confidence high.
1
CHELSEA BAKER
Red, White Band And Armband, Black Cap
5 09432 POWERFUL EAGLE
STEVEN HARDY
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
W M Holcombe, Mrs E A Holcombe, C W Holcombe, Miss B C Holcombe, B J Schneider, Mrs L F Schneider, M J Hardy, T Waugh, S A Hardy, D M Earley & D R Donelan
Most recently ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Warwick Bm70 on March 10 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Lupine carrying 58kg at $5. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Dalby Cl4 on March 3 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Warilla Gorilla with 57kg at $7.50. This is a sterner test.
4
DAMIEN BOCHE
Red, White Stars And Cap
6 88414 WILD GYPSY
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy)
Half-sister to Group 1 winner Wild Ruler. Last start 4th of 8 at this track Cl5 on February 25 over 1630m, 2 len behind Ramp It Up with 55kg at $4.20. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Sunshine Coast Cl3 February 1 over 1600m defeating Family Of League with 56kg at $2.90. Among the chances and expected to run well.
5
ANGELA JONES
Maroon, Gold Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
7 12lx4 KERKORIAN
JAMIE BAYLISS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
D J Rose, Mrs H R Rose, C P Buick, Mrs A P Buick, M J Farquhar, Miss L M Shand, J Bayliss
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm60 on March 6 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Pulveriser carrying 62kg at $14. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on October 26 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Fifth Force carrying 57kg at $31. Place conveyance.
7
JAKE BAYLISS
Black, White Universal Diamond, Aqua Sleeves, Quartered Cap