Eagle Farm 23 Sep 2026
GOING: S(5)
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PINK RIBBON RACEWEEK Maiden Plate 1000m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 23) Rail: 10m. |
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Genuine tempo from Anderlay leading Brazen Diva. HELL OR HEAVEN (11) is the top pick on juvenile form that reads well for this, notably a fourth in a 2YO Open at Ipswich on heavy ground, and a close second there the run prior. Has been fitted with a solid trial at Deagon and is drawn to get all the favours. Bold showing anticipated. SPEEDY CROWN (4) has been close in both runs this campaign, finishing fifth at Doomben last week after a sound Ipswich fourth. Looks ready to peak third-up and gets in well with 2kg claim. Genuine threat. FINAL CRUSADE (10) also has the right profile fresh. He was last sighted finishing midfield in a million dollar Gold Coast 2YO race, taken out by the talented The Next Episode. Fitted with a trial and gets the key booking of Thompson. Have to take seriously. ANDERLAY (6) showed good signs on debut at Ipswich, only conceding late after leading them up. With natural second-up improvement and under a featherweight, she could prove tough to reel in if left alone in front. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hell Or Heaven to resume a winner.
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DISPARATE
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy) Returns from a lengthy spell after placing in his last two runs, most recently second at Doomben over 1200m when beaten two and a half lengths by Rough Cause after travelling well and being run down late. He had earlier been third at Gold Coast on soft ground after beginning slowly and racing wide. The 1000m trip is the query, but he has a genuine place profile. |
6 DANIEL MOOR |
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KING CHANCE
JAN AITKENHEAD 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG T D Smith Resumes after three months off following a third at Doomben over 1350m, beaten just under four lengths by Crash The Party after copping interference during the run. His previous fourth at the same track came at long odds and included a held-up moment near the turn. The 3kg claim helps but this looks a touch too sharp for him at this stage. |
8 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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MAGIC INVADER
CHRIS ANDERSON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), M R Whitten & Ms S M Witt Arrives race-fit after consecutive seconds at Gold Coast, the latest a provincial placing when beaten just over a length by Cardonette despite beginning awkwardly and being tightened near the 800m. The start prior behind Drinkwater was also honest in an open market. The 1000m is the concern, but he is reliable for exotics. |
10 JACE MCMURRAY |
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SPEEDY CROWN
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs J M Wanless & R M Wanless Produced a solid third-up setup when fifth at Doomben last week, beaten two lengths by Indigo Star after being near the top of betting and keeping on despite being bumped early and racing keenly. His Ipswich fourth over 1200m two back had merit after racing wide and becoming unbalanced. Back in trip is the query, but his recent form is strong enough. |
5 JAI WILLIAMS |
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TEXAS
TONY GOLLAN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes), R J Albert, G Greghini, Mrs J M Wilson, Bliss Racing (Mgr: T W Bliss), M A Burgess, C Heterick, C Howlett, N Phillips, S D Monaghan, C Parry, A Pollock, P D Thorburn, T Thorburn, Trikes Racing (Mgr: J B Treichel), L Kelly, Mrs L M Morris & C Munro Returns from a lengthy spell after a disappointing Sunshine Coast tenth over 1200m, beaten seven and a half lengths by Pontevico after leading narrowly and weakening. His previous Gold Coast fourth was better, beaten a length and a half as favourite, but he still lacked a finishing burst. Needs to reproduce his better Gold Coast effort. |
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ANDERLAY
MATTHEW HOYSTED 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs M P Petrofski Debuted with a sound second at Ipswich on soft ground, beaten a length by Snitzstream after showing enough early speed to take control before holding her ground to the turn. The inside draw and 3kg claim give her a neat platform second-up, and she had trialled well before racing. Natural improvement keeps her right in the mix. |
2 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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BRAZEN DIVA
STEPHANIE SIXTUS 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG S Elaro & A Ayoub Went close in country grade at Warwick last start, beaten a neck by Video Vixen over 800m after tracking the speed and finishing strongly at generous odds. That was a sharp lift on her Toowoomba fourth, where she was beaten nine and a half lengths. Still improving but this looks a touch too tough for her. |
3 JETT NEWMAN |
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BUTTERCUP
JAMES HEALY 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG One Syndications Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Diplock), N Kenealy, C Hankins, T J Williams, G A Morris, Mrs M D Morris, J A Hart, J Cuthill, Mrs C M Mayne, M A Agnew, J Harvey, N K Vonhoff, M C Nunn, J J Ryan, J Speak & V Leluc Returns from a lengthy spell with a Sunshine Coast Inner Track trial win behind her, and her Victorian form was consistently competitive. She was second at Terang over 1406m, beaten just under a length by Racey Casey after covering ground, and was pipped at Werribee two back. First run in this state is the main check. |
7 M RODD |
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SEATICFLASH
JAMES HEALY 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG M Johnstone, Stonehouse Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R Arnel), T A Wilson, Si Pappy (Mgr: M J Standfield), Can Time (Mgr: M H Clohesy), B T Redmond, Bear Facts Racing (Mgr: W Short) & Apex Racing (Mgr: C Johnston) Returns from a one-month freshening after a promising Pakenham Synthetic debut, finishing third and beaten a length by Sweet Kanzai at generous odds. She began awkwardly and was steadied shortly after the start, then still managed to hold a placing from well back. New state and surface are checks, but she has place claims. |
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FINAL CRUSADE
TONY GOLLAN 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), H F Black, Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Kurtz Family Racing (Mgr: J E Kurtz), Synced Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins) & Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel) Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing seventh in a 2yo Open at Gold Coast on soft ground, beaten four and a half lengths by The Next Episode when unable to quicken. His previous Toowoomba second as a short odds-on favourite showed stronger maiden credentials, and he has trialled at Doomben since. Needs to forgive the Gold Coast run, but his best is good enough. |
9 BEN THOMPSON |
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HELL OR HEAVEN
KELLY SCHWEIDA 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG K M Schweida, M G Buys, Dunbar Family Racing (Mgr: Dr P D Dunbar), R A Allan, Amici Fidati (Mgr: A D Dickinson), Forker Family Racing (Mgr: J E Forker), Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), S P Flanigan, Miss S Jack, J D H Maclean, R N Woods & P C Barnett Returns from a lengthy spell after contesting a 2yo Open at Ipswich, where he was fourth on heavy ground and beaten two lengths by Macedon Mission after looming before tiring late. The run prior was a narrow second to Star Of The Bar on soft ground as favourite, and his latest Deagon trial was a solid second. Back to 1000m is the query, but he sets a clear standard. |
1 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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POETIC BELLE
STUART KENDRICK 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock, The Bell Crew (Mgr: Mrs A J Bell), M R Whitten, Miss N Flynn, Z G Briggs, G J Kroeger, Riverstone Lodge (Mgr: A R Kemp), M O'Riordan, O T L (Mgr: P F Ryan), M J Tomlinson, Kendrick Racing, D Wilden-constantin, B Schumacher, Inala West, Mrs K Cartwright & L F Robins Makes her debut after two trials, the latest at Sunshine Coast Inner Track two weeks ago and an earlier Doomben second over 840m. Her trainer has a sound debut record and the family includes Wootten Hyde, a Doomben city winner, but barrier 16 leaves her with a difficult starting point. SCRATCHED. |
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FREEMAN FURY
ANTHONY FREEMAN 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A T Freeman, Miss G Manton, A Halton, Ms J Saunders & Miss J M Freeman Improved first-up in picnic grade at Nanango when second and beaten a length by Aliza after starting near the top of betting. That was a better result than his previous Toowoomba sixth on heavy ground, where he was beaten just over nine lengths and only moderate late after racing wide. The move from picnic grade to Eagle Farm is significant, so he needs a sizeable lift. |
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PURSUANT
GARY DUNCAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG B A Webb, Mrs G L Webb, R P Harvey & Mrs C A Harvey Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing seventh at Terang, beaten just over seven lengths by Pacific Hawk in country grade after beginning awkwardly and racing keenly. His Cranbourne fourth two back was more competitive, beaten just over a length by Black Coal, but he remains unplaced from four starts. Cranbourne fourth gives him some hope, but he has yet to place. |
4 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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LADY SOPRANO
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Strong Bloodstock (B Armstrong), R Hansford, P De Plater, J De Plater, M Miyai, Satomi Oka Bloodstock (S Oka), M Grant-Taylor, A Grant-Taylor, D Johnston, Magnet's Men (S Newton), Rat 5 (W Canty), T Schultz, L Schultz, Sunday Sessions (G Nicolson), L Fong, M Everett & SCT Syndications (N Blakley) Returns from a lengthy spell after a single Doomben debut, where she finished sixth over 1200m and was beaten just over four lengths by Valencia Roc at generous odds. There was no clear excuse, as she settled back and held her position, but two trials since last racing provide a fitness base. Needs more finish, but has scope to improve into a placing. |
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BOOTS
STUART KENDRICK 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), J T Partington, C S Flynn, I Partington, R A Chapman, A G Cook, PROF P J Little, A J Maloney, Showtime Breeding (Mgr: Mrs J M Cutts), S D Armstrong, G J Webster, Mrs J C Webster, C W Macleod, Mrs R Scott & G J Cummings Resumed with a fifth at Sunshine Coast, beaten three and a half lengths by Pierantes after travelling close enough before proving only fair late and knuckling near the finish. His debut in a 2yo Open was much worse, beaten over 16 lengths as a short odds-on favourite. Weight relief helps, though he still has to deliver on race day. |
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