Eagle Farm   01 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

XXXX GOLD BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1840m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +8.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.80)  

Without a recognised leader, Sunlord and Loch Awe will likely set the pace. A good contest. Gollan-trained ADDITION (9) came from the back and missed a nose at the Sunshine Coast over this trip. Started a 2.6F and can race handier today. Thompson is reunited and she can go one better. DIVAKARA (2) was beaten a whisker at the Sunshine Coast over 1600m third-up, running his best race. The extra metres will hold no fears and he has weight relief with the 3kg claim. A player. Ditto SUNLORD (5), who is busting to win. Carries 4kg less at this level, and the in-form Maloney is reunited and has won on the gelding. Just needs average luck in the run. OUR ORATOR (4) maps for a soft run and is at the peak of his form. He could bounce back without surprise. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Addition.
1 x1411 MARENARO
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
N J Payne, G W Spies, Mrs S L Payne, C G Geran, J T J Noonan, D Jones, Tbar (Mgr: N G Galligan), D Day, M B Gill, C P Nielsen, Mrs C J Nielsen, P K Klein, B M Klein, P Bourke, Mrs N Walker, Mrs K M Houston, L W Houston, M Matheson & J Nichol
At the latest run won by 1.3 len at Toowoomba Bm70 September 13 over 1890m on a soft track defeating Hideyo carrying 58kg at $4. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.1 len at Toowoomba Cl5 September 6 over 1625m defeating Bavarian Lady carrying 57kg at $4.60. In the mix.
1
JASPER FRANKLIN
Purple, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands, Quartered Cap
2 5x272 DIVAKARA
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, P G Boyce, C B J Cook, J G Miller, M W Sleeman, K W Sleeman, D G Miller, G J Miller, Ms T C Burnet & D L Shepherd
Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on September 21 over 1600m, head behind Zaher carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Doomben Bm70 on September 6 over 1615m, 4.5 len behind Exceed Speed with 59.5kg at $14. Go close.
6
COREY SUTHERLAND
Grey, Krew Racing Logo, Red Armbands And Cap, Grey Pom Pom
3 19x86 GRIPPING
JASON PATTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M L Dunen, D J Jordan, Ms P Henderson, T M Sparkes, Mrs L Bullock, J A Taylor, Jarjad Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), T R Brown, R Baralovski, Rose Point Racing (Mgr: J S Deacon), Mrs Z Lowien & P Bullock
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm70 on September 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Kaluakoi with 55kg at $71. Second-up 6th of 10 at Beaudesert Bm65 on September 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Zousain Bolt carrying 59kg at $18. Has the job ahead this time.
9
JACE MCMURRAY
Dark Blue, Light Blue Sleeves And Seams, Dark Blue Cap
4 06213 OUR ORATOR
PATRICK BUSUTTIN
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
T E Rothery, Mrs C L Rothery, J L Johnson-Bannister & B Noonan
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on September 14 over 1800m, slow going head behind Hereditary carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Sunshine Coast Cl3 September 5 over 1800m on a rain affected track defeating Trevenson carrying 55.5kg at $7. Can feature in the finish.
3
ROBBIE DOLAN
Light Blue, Cerise Sleeves And Cap
5 x4523 SUNLORD
JACK BRUCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C C Archer & Ms P J Wilson
Recent form sound. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at this track Bm60 on September 20 over 1820m, 1.5 len behind Evelyn May with 62kg at $3.10. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Ipswich Bm65 on September 3 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Cherish The Day with 59.5kg at $6. Key runner who should run well.
8
RYAN MALONEY
Maroon, Sky Blue Sleeves And Cap
6 5x883 COUNTER
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
L Seymour, Miss B Johnson & T M Rawlins
Most recently 3rd of 12 at Toowoomba Bm60 on September 13 over 1625m, slow going 4.5 len behind Madalsa carrying 59.5kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 8 at Mackay Cl3 on August 12 over 1560m, 16 len behind General Hippo with 60.5kg at $16. Looks tested in this line-up.
2
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Black, White LC4 Logo, Chevron Sleeves, White Cap
7 26x98 HE'S A SAINT
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
G Harvey
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Doomben Cl1 on August 6 over 1350m, 5 len behind Red Hot Lizzie carrying 55kg at $41. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 14 at Ipswich Cl1 on August 29 over 1690m, 7 len behind Hazey Hill with 59.5kg at $8.50. Looking elsewhere.
7
JAKE BAYLISS
Royal Blue, White Double Crossed Sashes, Royal Blue Cap
8 54223 LOCH AWE
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
N J B Anderson
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd in a small field at Doomben 3&4yo Bm65 on September 17 over 1650m, 0.7 len behind Lonesome Soul carrying 59kg at $2.45. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Ipswich Cl3-Sw on September 10 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Valimi carrying 57kg at $4.40. Cannot be underestimated.
4
LUKE P DEMPSEY
White, Red Cross, Armbands And Cross On Cap
9 35462 ADDITION
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), N D R Hay, M A McLean, A G Hay, W B Brice, M A Lightfoot, G T Russell, B D Camm, H Dalton, J M Clauson, B G Mckeering, M N L Nielsen, W J Douglas & Mrs A Harrison
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on September 14 over 1800m, slow going nose behind Hereditary carrying 56.5kg at $2.60. The run before that 6th of 14 at Doomben Bm68 on August 27 over 2050m, 1.5 len behind Lupine carrying 55.5kg at $12. Leading prospect.
5
BEN THOMPSON
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
10 67x77 FLASH PRINCE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
C S Dwyer, G Halter, A L Ison, E Demirkan, Ms M L Watts, MG Picker, W F Francis, T D Bresnahan, D L Walker, S S Walker, C G Geran, Living The Dream Syndicate (Mgr: L J Blakeney), T Donaldson & J D Trenham
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2 on August 16 over 1300m, 6 len behind Four Ace carrying 54kg at $31. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Toowoomba Cl5 on September 6 over 1625m, 7 len behind Marenaro carrying 54kg at $12. Must improve sharply.
9
White, Get Out Stakes Logo And Writing, Black And Emerald Green Diamonds Sleeves And Cap