Eagle Farm   11 Mar 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

STRADBROKE SEASON BOOK NOW Class 3 Plate 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: +10m Entire.  

Strong pace from Bucks Fizz, Voracious and Shapin Power, with Bias and Rose Of Shiraz on their heels. VORACIOUS (8) led all the way and gave nothing else a chance when resuming over 1300m at Toowoomba last start. Tackling a deeper field this time but strips fitter, gets a bit of weight relief, and draws perfectly so there is plenty to like. WINSOME STAR (11) raced on the speed but was just fair through the line over the mile at Doomben last time out. Has been in the money at all three runs over this distance so he can bounce back, particularly back in midweek company. CARTWHEELS (9) returned from a three-month spell with a barnstorming win over 1200m at the Sunshine Coast recently. Has won two from three when second-up so expect her to hold that good form. BANDASHA (1) has been racing well for a while without winning. Yet to miss the frame in three tries over this track and trip so must be respected. BUCKS FIZZ (12) disappointed at Ipswich last start but is better than that. SUGGESTED PLAY: Voracious on top in a competitive race.
1 27343 BANDASHA
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M F Anderson, D J Armstrong, M E Evans, M Gudinski, G D Hanly, Mrs C F Hanly, N V Schmidt, Mrs H J Schmidt, J Dugan, W J Watts, Mrs A C Watts, Mrs M Bolster, Calladunn, Jacobsen Bloodstock Pty Ltd, J P O Racing & Ralph Johns Family
At the latest run in a small field at Ipswich Bm70 on February 12 over 1690m, slow going 1.75 len behind Super Chilled with 59kg at $3.20. The start before that 4th of 10 at Doomben Cl4 on January 27 over 1350m, 0.5 len behind I See You Coming carrying 57kg at $4. One of the main chances.
12
A MALLYON
Red, Pink Triangle, Pink And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Pink Cap
2 32582 WEST CORK
MITCH FAULKNER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A P Galvin, M A Faulkner, R A Giblin & B T McCarthy
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 14 at Lismore Bm58 on February 22 over 1526m, nose behind Katdeel with 60.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on February 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bohemian Lad with 56.5kg at $10. Worth including in exotics.
5
N CALLOW
Black, Yellow Stars, Stripes, Collar And Cuffs, Stars Cap
3 3359x ALLHALLOWTIDE
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) & M J Chittick
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm72 June 26 over 1600m, in the wet; 7 len behind Space Age carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously first up; third of 10 at Newcastle Cond Bm68 February 3 2024 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind General Soho with 57kg at $9. Prefer to see.
4
RYAN MALONEY
Maroon, White Eagle, White Cap
4 22x90 BIAS
MICHAEL MORRISON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M A K Morrison, M Franklin, S J Berg, T M Browne, A C Fleming, Mrs K Heaslip, S King, Mrs J L Mcintyre, P J Paton, T Say, D Whalley, Lucky Duo Syndicate, Supeej Syndicate, N Michel, E Hall, Ms D Andrew, A S Morrison, Mrs L G Morrison & Miss C M Vines
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 9 over 1000m, 14 len behind Wanganeen carrying 60kg at $31. Second-up second last of 14 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 22 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Ocean Alps carrying 58.5kg at $91. Not among the chances.
9
BRANDON LERENA
NAVY BLUE, GOLD SASH, RED SLEEVES,NAVY STRIPE , RED AND NAVY BLUE HOOPED CAP, GOLD POM POM
5 351x1 CLUBHOUSE
MARCUS WILSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Wilson, P S Andrews, EST B G Pratt, R A Kelly, J R Makepeace, K I Dent, A J Halloran, S N Valle, M F Doran, T G Lindley, J W Lindley, D R Shailer, B C McCallum, G Hay, B L Hannon, R B Field, G Field, J Field & I Field
Second-up. First-up after seven months came from midfield and won by a nose at Ballina Cl3 February 14 over 1250m in soft going defeating Ma's Epic carrying 55kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn on March 16 over 1100m, 5 len behind Wahine Galaxy with 56.5kg at $16. Back in good order and worth following.
7
JUSTIN HUXTABLE
LIME,BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES,WHITE SASH,LIME SLEEVES,BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPES,WHITE ARMBANDS,BLACK CAP,LIME QUARTERS
6 708x3 TAREX
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P D Alroe,D H Oberg C C Lean & S S Lean
Second-up. First-up after a year ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Gold Coast Cl2-Sw on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Hulkamania with 58kg at $61. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Doomben Bm68 on February 10 2024 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind O'Miss Behaving with 57.5kg at $26. Has each-way prospects.
11
BAILEY WHEELER
WHITE, DARK BLUE STARS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPE,RED CAP
7 x9342 VALANTINO ROC
BRIAN SMITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs E L Smith, N C Mayne, Mrs C M Mayne, J M Duarte, N J B Anderson, Ms D M Rodney, R G Garozzo, R D Morris, Ms A M Walmsley, Ms H Kleidon, I A Homan, N J Peut, Miss R A Peut & Ms L M Peut
Going well. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on February 14 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Express Payment with 58kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 on February 2 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bohemian Lad carrying 56kg at $7. On latest effort is a definite winning hope.
10
DAN MC GILLIVRAY
White, Blue Checks, Gold Armbands And Cap
8 726x1 VORACIOUS
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir, G Papadakos, C D Mathieson, R G Huxley, P J Prendergast & R G Dadd
Second run back. First-up after three months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba Bm58 February 16 over 1300m defeating Touch Of Gracie with 60.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Kilmore Bm64 on November 1 over 1607m, 0.5 len behind Untethered with 58kg at $9. Sure to measure up again.
3
ANGELA JONES
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom
9 364x1 CARTWHEELS
MATTHEW HOYSTED
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, A Halloran, J Hagger, Ms E Mcmaster, A Mcmaster, B Turville, P Mead, W Glass, Mrs E McLay, Mrs J Peck, 4 to the Jars (Mgr:M Thiesfield), Ms S Smith, L Robins, J Ettridge, S Roberts, D Quinlan, S Fargher, B Walker, Beams (Mgr:PG Allen) & Proven Highway (Mgr:AJ Walter)
Second-up. First-up after three months settled well back; won by 0.5 len at Sunshine Coast Bm62 February 14 over 1200m in soft going defeating Selous carrying 59.5kg at $5. Previously second-up from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Bm68 on November 2 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Aerial Dancer carrying 57.5kg at $3.80. Leading contender.
8
BORIS THORNTON
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
10 43472 ROSE OF SHIRAZ
GILLIAN HEINRICH
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich)
Dual acceptor. At the latest run came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Gold Coast Bm60 on February 15 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Scud carrying 59.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Doomben 0 - 65 on January 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Caspernova with 57.5kg at $26. Hard to leave out.
2
JADEN LLOYD
Black, Pink Horseshoes, Pink Sleeves, Black Cap, Pink Horseshoes
11 02224 WINSOME STAR
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
J G Symons, Mrs R E Butt, G V Butt, Mrs R Morley, P T Morley, G J Gray, B J Peut, S Smith, Ms J L Burgess, Mrs J Moore, Bops Racing (Mgr: B J Crooks), Mrs J A Haysom, S G Healy, Miss C Youngman, M Glosko, J L Blakemore, P J Henry, P A Donovan, R A Waldron & B W Wood
Going well. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on February 22 over 1615m, 3.5 len behind Shadow Power with 59kg at $7. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on February 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Surprise Honey carrying 60kg at $4.60. Great chance to grab a long-overdue win.
13
ROBBIE DOLAN
PALE BLUE, NAVY BLUE FIVE DIAMONDS, SLEEVES AND CAP
12 5x915 BUCKS FIZZ
MATTHEW HOYSTED
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs G A B McAlpine & Mrs A Raff
Useful mare. Last start 5th of 13 at Ipswich Cl3-Sw on February 12 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Free Carry carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Doomben Bm60 January 27 over 1350m defeating Valetudo with 58kg at $6.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
1
DAMIEN THORNTON
Maroon, White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
13 32032 SHAPIN POWER
ANGELA PLUMB
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A J Brown, D E Drysdale & Mrs C R K Drysdale
At the latest run crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 14 at Gold Coast 0 - 58 on February 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Fat Fingers with 58kg at $13. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 12 at Beaudesert 0 - 58 on February 6 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Typhoon Tip with 58kg at $9. Finds it hard to win but one for the trifectas and first fours.
6
RYAN CURATOLO
GREY,MAROON HALVED,WHITE DIAMOND BAND,MAROON SLEEVES,GREY HALVED,GREY CAP,MAROON QUARTERS