Eagle Farm   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(9)

XXXX BRISBANE CUP 3200m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 6.30)  

Alalcance should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep her honest. BELLA MONTAGNA (7) looked to be headed for victory here a fortnight ago in the Premiers Cup over 2400m but her run ended in the last 50m. Rock hard fit after three runs back. Looks hard to beat on 53kgs with a bit of Waterhouse/Bott spit and polish. HIGHLAND BLING (5) did a tremendous job to finish a close third in the Sydney Cup two back, hot on the heels of his second placing in the Adelaide Cup. Needed the run here a fortnight ago. Will be finding the line when others are raising the white flag. ALALCANCE (1) scored a brave win over 2400m here last start. Third-up from an eight-week break so she has improvement to come. ETNA ROSSO (2) placed in this race last year with 0.5kgs more. Ready to improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bella Montagna gets the nod.
1 x6581 ALALCANCE
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
6YO  GREY  MARE 59.0KG
G D Pease, L M Nestadt, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 9 (Mgr: D You), H Tam, M S Haidar, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: C Charalambous), Ms S J Marshall, L R Laskey, P L Ward, F Reilly, Ms P Darling, P I Sweeney, P T Van Der Meer & G J Player
Last start won by a neck at this track G3 Prem Cup May 30 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Bella Montagna carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that 8th of 13 at Doomben in the G3 Chairman's Hcp on May 16 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Middle Earth with 58.5kg at $22. Tough as nails last start and should measure up again.
2
TIM CLARK
Gold, Green Sash, White Sleeves
2 x0406 ETNA ROSSO
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
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
Most recently 6th of 14 at this track in the G3 Prem Cup on May 30 over 2400m, slow going 8 len behind Alalcance with 55.5kg at $10. The run before that 10th of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 9 over 2000m, slow going 11 len behind Plymouth carrying 60kg at $14. Proven at the trip so watch for a far better run.
6
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
3 28545 ATHABASCAN
TOM CHARLTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T Henderson), F Cook, Mrs C Cook, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, T Needham, R Menchise, L Freeman, The French King (Mgr: D Foley), A Goodfellow, Mrs K Milliken, J Spence, Mrs J Spence, J Gurrieri, J Higgins, M Hay, D McRae, R Gold & M McKelvie
At the latest run 5th of 14 at this track in the G3 Prem Cup on May 30 over 2400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Alalcance carrying 55kg at $8. The race before that came from midfield; 4th of 14 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup on April 11 over 3200m, 1.5 len behind Changingoftheguard with 53kg at $41. Dour type worth including in the exotics.
2
TOMMY BERRY
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 51857 NEWLOOK
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Busuttin Racing, Surf Coast Racing, A K Ramsay, K Ramsay, R J Kay, A P M Kay, R Livori, K N Good, F A Magnabosco, J Baker, A T Wade, A P Grant, C Schembri, A C Salter, The Sheen Group, N Dimitrakis, A M Branson, I C Burford & Hidden Brook Bloodstock
Most recently got back early 7th of 14 at this track in the G3 Prem Cup on May 30 over 2400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Alalcance with 55.5kg at $18. The start before that 5th of 14 at Flemington in the LR Ramsden on May 16 over 2800m, 5 len behind Zakouma with 58.5kg at $17. Looks tested.
4
K MCEVOY
Red, Yellow Epaulettes And Best Bloodstock Logo, Red Cap
5 52230 HIGHLAND BLING
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), Mrs A Stokes, Credit Cards (Mgr: N Daniel), Tomadachi Ni3 (Mgr: S Birch), J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Travaglini Racing (Mgr: G Travaglini), Bronsan Racing (Mgr: N Sands), A G Sheppard & Mrs H Sheppard
Last start got back early 11th of 14 at this track in the G3 Prem Cup on May 30 over 2400m, slow going 11 len behind Alalcance with 54kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 14 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup on April 11 over 3200m, 0.6 len behind Changingoftheguard carrying 51kg at $17. Needs this trip to show his best.
5
BEN THOMPSON
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 17030 BOZO
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
M Hill, Mrs S Hill & Mrs Ann Hill
Most recently 10th of 14 at this track in the G3 Prem Cup on May 30 over 2400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Alalcance carrying 54kg at $101. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Waverley Hcp on May 9 over 2200m, 4 len behind Helluvah Return with 60kg at $5.80. Might struggle again.
9
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Black, Silver Kiwi, Seams Cap
7 1x242 BELLA MONTAGNA
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson), F Bart, Mrs Y M Smith, Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), P I Sweeney, Gaz n Baz Racing (Mgr: G J Solah), Next Era (Mgr: Dr S M Connelly), M Harrison & P Napier
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 14 at this track in the G3 Prem Cup on May 30 over 2400m, slow going neck behind Alalcance carrying 54kg at $4.60. Before that 4th of 16 at Gosford Bm78 on May 9 over 2100m, 1.0 len behind Monopolistic carrying 60kg at $9.50. Just peaked last start and should be cherry ripe now.
1
RACHEL KING
Gold, Purple Star, Gold And White Stars Sleeves, Purple Cap
8 x4959 THE RIGHT WAY
GREG WRIGHT
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 53.0KG
A C Wright
At the latest run 9th of 14 at this track Bm90 on June 6 over 1810m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Cavalry Man carrying 55.5kg at $21. Before that 5th of 15 at Doomben Bm85 on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind Kaluakoi carrying 58.5kg at $26. Looking to others.
8
CHELSEA BAKER
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
9 x0516 THEBUDGIESMUGLA
BJORN BAKER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 53.0KG
Darby Racing (Mgr: S Darby), Mrs L Bender, F Biviano, H Cooper, C & M Gunton (Mgr: C Gunton), T Henderson, Miss P Holcombe, M Humphrys, A Leung, M & M Joyce (Mgr: M Joyce), Snr K Kelly, Mrs C Mathieson, M Mathews, Happy Racing, J Stevens, Longshot Rock, D Wilden-Constantin & Thebudgiesmugla
Dual acceptor. Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 18 at Rosehill in the LR Mayors Cup on May 30 over 2000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Portland with 54kg at $9. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Randwick Bm78 May 23 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Casual Connection with 59.5kg at $3. Progressive stayer who looks a big chance at the weights.
7
TYLER SCHILLER
White, Navy Blue Darby Racing Logos, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap With Logo
10 2x349 WEALDSTONE
CLIFF BROWN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
N J Turnbull
Last start 9th of 14 at this track in the G3 Prem Cup on May 30 over 2400m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Alalcance carrying 54kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 10 at Flemington Bm84 on May 16 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Ghetto Supastar carrying 54kg at $19. Others seem to have his measure.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Royal Blue Sash, Gold Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
11 57903 HUTCHENCE
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
E G C Ritchie & A J Ramsden
At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Randwick Bm78 on May 23 over 2400m, slow going 2 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 56.5kg at $41. Before that second last of 14 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup on April 11 over 3200m, 12 len behind Changingoftheguard carrying 51kg at $71. Looks tested against this line-up.
3
JAMIE MELHAM
Red And Gold Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And Gold Checked Cap
12 76882 ZIBULON
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
P A Preusker, J R Burke, H Caris, G L Hayter, P A Johnson, K J Jones, M T Magrath, B J McPhee, K C Garland, G J Morrow, D T Murray, P A Miller, K A J Peach, P Green, Miss L M Magrath, Ms J A Tabak, F C Belot & Grey Geese (Mgr: G I Mcqueen)
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup on May 31 over 3200m, on a slow track; nose behind The Western Front carrying 54kg at $10. The race before that 8th of 14 at Geelong Bm62 on May 22 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Vegas Jack with 57kg at $11. Could be one for the trifecta players down in the weights.
10
HARRY COFFEY
Lime Green, Black Diamonds And Sleeves, Diamonds Cap