Eagle Farm 21 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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MERCEDES-BENZ BRISBANE BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: +4.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.05) |
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No recognised leader lining up so expect a moderate tempo. ABOUT TO EXPLODE (6) has gotten better with both runs this time in work and looks the building up to another victory. Is a three-time winner over this track and trip and looks the one they all have to run down. MOONHAVEN (7) has put back-to-back wins together around this circuit and is racing high on confidence of late. Has to be included in calculations. The well-related BRERETON (5) (full to G3 winner Space Rider) has been thereabouts in recent efforts and is drawn to get a soft run in transit from the inside alley. Can play a pivotal role in the outcome. POCKET FULL (4) is a two-time winner here and handles all going. One for the exotics players. HE'S HEAVEN (3) next best in a race with only a handful of chances. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with About To Explode.
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| 1 | 8x381 |
SLIPPIN' JIMMY
DAVID VANDYKE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG The Big Seal (Mgr: E L Lehmann), K L Hill, Albury's Own (Mgr: P A Mathewson), S Dodds, T J Brown, R G Whalley, D Souvannavong, G D Rowden, D Sutton, P W Clayton, S P Mayer & S Nand Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 12 at this track Bm85 on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Press Link carrying 57.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 8th of 13 at this track Bm85 on February 28 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Iron Man with 57.5kg at $15. Solid credentials and worth some consideration. |
7 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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MILLANE
TONY GOLLAN 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Executive Race Club (Mgr: J Haimes), Mrs B Casey, Tuivaiti Racing (Mgr: R Tuivaiti), R Albert, N Stafford, D Hannay, Syndication Bloodstock (Mgr: C Cullen), B O'neill, G Greghini, H Stitt, C Bowe, T Kefu, G Verge, C Cavanough, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D Smeath), Haimes Racing (Mgr: J Haimes) & D Dick Last start 9th of 11 at this track Cg&E Cl6 on March 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Bundella with 60kg at $21. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track Bm85 on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Press Link carrying 61kg at $11. This is no easier and he may struggle again. |
7 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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| 3 | 60669 |
HE'S HEAVEN
DESLEIGH FORSTER 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG D J Forster Most recently ran last of 9 at Gold Coast Hcp on March 14 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Scampi with 53kg at $17. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Doomben Hcp on February 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Hatchet with 56.5kg at $8. Rates highly on best efforts and is worth including. |
2 CHELSEA BAKER |
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| 4 | 94244 |
POCKET FULL
STUART KENDRICK 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG M A McLean, B J Pearce, B G Stapleton, R C Fletcher, M L Planche, Mrs T Kendrick, G L J Schweikert, D J Trask, Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel) & Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel) At the latest run 4th of 12 at Gold Coast Gold Jewel on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind John Rambo carrying 54kg at $16. The start before that 4th of 10 at this track Hcp on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Hatchet with 52.5kg at $9. Strong contender on his best form. |
4 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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| 5 | x7423 |
BRERETON
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, R Peel, Ms X Wang, S C Price, Mrs P H M Gollan, B Mate, Mrs Z A Daly, N Karanges, G Q Doyle, Reverend J Doyle, Mrs A Doyle, R Goddard, Hay & Hill, V Di Corleto, Ms K L Wilson, T S Wilson, Miss T J Becker, Ms H Bohr-Howell, Ms R H Bradley & Mates, Malts & Mounts Full-brother to Group 3 winner Space Rider. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track Hcp on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Hatchet carrying 52kg at $6. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Hcp on February 20 over 1100m, head behind Emperor carrying 56kg at $2.45. Has ability and looks one of the major players. |
1 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 6 | 74x62 |
ABOUT TO EXPLODE
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG D Azzopardi, A Bryant, B McDowell, A Partridge, C Stride, J Smith, N Evans, R J Inskip, S Shelton, G Ireland, R McLean, T J Papez, Island Sword Racing (Mgr: R Smith), D Nicolson, D L Todd, D T Crook, Mrs K J Kirk, G F Desaxe, C Nashed & Dream Thoroughbreds About Ready (Mgr: D P Azzopardi) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on February 21 over 1110m, 2.25 len behind Taltarni Fields carrying 58.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track Cg&E Cl6 on March 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Bundella with 57kg at $3.20. Leading prospect. |
5 ANGELA JONES |
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| 7 | 8x511 |
MOONHAVEN
MARK CURRIE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG One Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Diplock), A Donnelly, Miss P M Pugsley, S Elliot, M K Virgo, M Transton, R Transton, Kratzie Racing No.140 (Mgr: D W Kratmann, Mrs C Coombe, D Richardson, J Bolger, Tip It In Racing, M Pitt, M P Bruckner, P O'Donnell, S M Kendall, Roz & Doz Racing & Mrs D T Currie Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Bm75 March 7 over 1000m in soft going defeating Bonfire Spark carrying 58.5kg at $1.90. The race before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at this track Bm78 February 14 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Royal Commodore carrying 56.5kg at $7. Yet to taste defeat at this circuit so he is expected to go close again. |
3 CODY COLLIS |
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PIASTRI
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), L Caminiti, L C Camera, G R Makim, Ms J A Makim, A R Boag, D Caristo, P R Gook, G Singh, G Sullivan, G A Buchanan, M C Davey, R J Ferris & J J Quinlan Second-up today. Last outing ran last of 7 at Canterbury Bm78 Final on February 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Bev's Nine carrying 58kg at $26. At only start last preparation 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on March 15 2025 over 1000m, 2 len behind Flag Hall carrying 59kg at $2.70. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope. |
7 JACE MCMURRAY |
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| 9 | 42025 |
BEWS
STUART KENDRICK 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG S W Kendrick, High Calibre Racing, J Corazzol, Mrs J M O'Keefe, E Daunt, W J Daunt, S L Jimmieson, R I Darrah, J Clark, J S Galligan, R E Parker, K J Gibson, P Lobegeiger, G X Ryan, C H Andreas, S Narrainsawmy, R Lewski, Kratzie Racing No.56, B Powell & Saintly Connection Racing (Mgr: B R Doyle) Last start from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Doomben Cl4 on March 11 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Royal Commodore with 58.5kg at $9. Before that 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Cl5 on February 21 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Jungle Law with 57kg at $4.40. Won't be bothering these on recent runs. |
6 JAKE BAYLISS |
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