Eagle Farm 04 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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DRINKWISE Class 6 Plate 1200m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: +6.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.00) |
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Solid tempo with Restonica possessing enough dash to find the front. Hard to put the pen through any of these. BUNKER HUT (4) makes the most appeal on the back of strong NSW form this prep. Handy all the way when beaten under two lengths in the BM94 Bert Lillye Memorial at Kembla last start. Drops 3kgs with the claim and should be close to his peak at the third run back. ABOUT TO EXPLODE (1) started $1.75 and got the job done in a BM85 over this course and distance a fortnight ago. More depth to this and he goes up 2kgs but his record here at 1200m is impressive. RESTONICA (3) had never won when fresh from a spell until five weeks ago in a BM78 here at today's journey. Kept fresh and his second-up form is far better. Lightly raced five-year-old who might be back better than ever. Genuine mare PARTY SPIRIT (8) is in the mix with just 53kgs after the claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Like Bunker Hut in this company.
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| 1 | 4x621 |
ABOUT TO EXPLODE
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG 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) Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Bm85 March 21 over 1200m defeating Pocket Full with 58kg at $1.75. Before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track Cg&E Cl6 on March 7 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Bundella with 57kg at $3.20. Form here at this distance is hard to fault so he should play a major role despite 60kgs. |
6 ANGELA JONES |
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| 2 | 10933 |
FLEETWOOD
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), M S Hovey, R Sedgwick, J Martin, S N Wood, Dr A C Quinn, Dr S A Scott, A D Crain & Miss H G Balzen Dual acceptor. Racing well recently. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on February 21 over 1110m, long-neck behind Taltarni Fields with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track Bm90 on January 31 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Tiger Tie with 56.5kg at $6.50. Close to a win. Freshened up and the blinkers go on so he might be the big improver. |
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| 3 | 121x1 |
RESTONICA
PAT WEBSTER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG L M Berger, D F Bourke, Cracked Glass (Mgr: D J Watts), WATO Syndicate (Mgr: A M Finlayson), Mrs K H McShane, Fill The Esky Racing (Mgr: P J Dal Santo), T R Robinson, D E N Butler, Mrs L M Butler, S M Lucas, Mrs L Grady, D H Grady, R M Cavanagh, M Alibeyi, M Alibeyi & Little Bitta Racing (Mgr: Mrs A Second-up. First-up after eight months came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Bm78 February 28 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Savagery Vibe carrying 61.5kg at $16. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Ipswich Cl2 April 21 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Rose Noir carrying 60kg at $3.10. Impossible to knock and looks the one again. Has a better second-up record so another win is firmly on the cards. |
1 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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| 4 | 31x34 |
BUNKER HUT
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), F J Biviano, Chicken Dinner Punter Club (Mgr: R V J Robertson), B Docherty, C J Duggan, Grand Reserve, J T Killorn, G Michael, L A Noronha, R L Salvestro, Sir JA, J Volpato, D Constantin, A S Worpel, Darby Racing Bunker Hut, HuntyMcHud Racing & Thuzz Park Racing Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Randwick Bm88 on February 14 over 1300m, neck behind Movin Out with 59.5kg at $9. Second-up 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Lillye - Bm94 on March 13 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Well Timed with 59.5kg at $4. Comes north to dodge the better horses and it looks the right move. |
3 JACE MCMURRAY |
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| 5 | x7995 |
MILLANE
TONY GOLLAN 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG 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 Most recently from last on the turn 5th of 7 at this track Bm85 on March 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind About To Explode carrying 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track Cg&E Cl6 on March 7 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Bundella with 60kg at $21. Signs of revival last time so don't write him off. |
7 RYAN MALONEY |
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| 6 | 73823 |
TRIBECA STAR
MATTHEW DUNN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), D J Lovegrove, G Elms, L D Freeman, B B Paine, L J Campbell, D J Bowden, S R Thomson, Mrs K L Thomson, S R T Racing (Mgr: B P Smith), R Dillon, R Carlsson, R I Darrah & Sunset Farm Racing (Mgr: A J Birkholz) Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Ipswich Cl6-Sw on February 26 over 1350m, 0.5 len behind Liberty Steps carrying 56.5kg at $2.45. The run before that 2nd of 9 at Doomben Cl6 on February 11 over 1350m, slow going nose behind Hermanita carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Honest sprinter who is not out of the equation. |
4 DANIEL MOOR |
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| 7 | 20254 |
BEWS
STUART KENDRICK 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG 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) Most recently eased back early on 4th of 7 at this track Bm85 on March 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind About To Explode carrying 55.5kg at $31. Before that got back early 5th of 7 at Doomben Cl4 on March 11 over 1110m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Royal Commodore carrying 58.5kg at $9. In the mix in a race where they all look to have a hope. |
2 JAKE BAYLISS |
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| 8 | 56295 |
PARTY SPIRIT
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, J D Handley,Mrs P M Taylor, P T O'Shea, Mrs J M Hunter, E Kokoris, P J Carrington, Mrs L Eastaughffe, G J Walker, S J A Cahill, G W Purcill, A McConochie, L P Bryant, Dr A J Richmond, Ms L J Park, Samurai Racing, Three C Racing & Hay & Hill Most recently 5th of 9 at this track F&M Cl6 on March 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Blue Spinel with 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that second last of 10 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on February 21 over 1110m, 3 len behind Taltarni Fields with 56.5kg at $21. Honest galloper who cannot be underestimated. |
5 CHELSEA BAKER |
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