Eagle Farm 07 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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GIRLS DAY OUT ON SALE SOON BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1600m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 29) Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 5.87) |
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Moderate tempo expected with Four Ace likely to find the front over Believe So and Guarded Optimist. DIAMOND EPIC (7) is a consistent conveyance who has hit the top five in 11 of her 12 starts to date and that culminated with a dominant victory over this track and trip last time out. Doesn't know how to put in a poor one and will run her usual honest race. AKKADIAN EMPEROR (3) is a stayer resuming but has won when fresh before and gets a bunch of weight relief with the 3kg claim. Should be attacking the line strongly. SANCTUARY STORM (12) has been right there in all four runs this preparation including a win over this mile journey three back. Include in calculations. VOS SAVANT (11) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be slept on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Diamond Epic.
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| 1 | 7x631 |
ALL'S FAIR
BEN HULL 8YO BROWN MARE 62.0KG R N Manson & Mrs J A Manson At the latest run won by a head at Gold Coast Bm68 December 19 over 1400m defeating I'm Heroic carrying 58kg at $18. Before that 3rd of 11 at Gold Coast Hcp on December 6 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Edited By carrying 54kg at $71. Sure to prove hard to beat. |
13 JAI WILLIAMS |
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| 2 | 698x7 |
ARIZONA DREAMING
MAUREEN HARRY 7YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG T Harry, Mrs M Harry & Miss K Harry Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at this track Cl6 on December 27 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Chief Witness carrying 54kg at $151. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Doomben Bm78 on July 12 over 2000m, 3 len behind Zoology carrying 58.5kg at $41. Prefer others at this stage. |
5 D R SMITH |
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| 3 | 4221x |
AKKADIAN EMPEROR
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C E Holt, Mrs S M Gorst, R W Wilson, P Bolt, R W Gamble, Mrs S J Gamble, G D Bayliss, GCM Racing Club (Mgr: G Mclaren), T Edwards, B A Tonkin, M J Miller, P L Ward, Mrs B M Phelan, M T Phelan, H Tam, M Vella, Hon. G J Williamson, Mrs A S Archibald & K J Marr Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation won by 2.5 len Gold Coast Bm78 September 20 over 2400m defeating Fleet Commander carrying 54kg at $2.30. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm64 July 3 over 1600m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Oh Golly Gosh with 59kg at $4.80. Looks all set for a bright return. |
9 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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| 4 | 316x5 |
CELESTIAL FURY
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D Watling, The Penske File (Mgr: L Willoughby), G B Williamson, C I Boardman, M J Howard, R A Templeton, G Pacchiarotta, S J Brown, A J Pratt, C Noyce, M Smith, The AJ And S (Mgr: S M Hutchings), M Engeman & C I McGrath Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track Bm70 on December 27 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 60.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at this track Bm68 on July 2 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Savannah Gangster carrying 58.5kg at $14. Plenty of improvement to come. |
14 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 5 | 1117x |
GUARDED OPTIMIST
PAUL SHAILER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Newington Farm (Mgr: S Wilson), J R Makepeace, HJ Haydon, S Wilson, S M Watts, J M Hynes, S Haydon, Onestorm Racing (Mgr: G Felstead), Ms S Plangklang, S P Davis, T J Ferguson, R McMaster & P L Shailer Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 14 at this track Bm78 August 23 over 2206m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Celestial Fury with 57kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 15 at Gold Coast Bm58 January 24 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Ocean Alps with 61kg at $18. Expecting a strong run while fresh fresh. |
12 DYLAN TURNER |
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| 6 | 01628 |
FOUR ACE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C G Geran, Four Ace Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Mangan), D W Rodgers, B J Peut, J D Trenham, B Oddi, L C Harris, A B O'Brien, P J Coogan, N J Jaenke, D Bicket, M J O'Brien, T M Lee & Dusty's Bloodstock (Mgr: I D Kent) Most recently 8th of 12 at this track Bm70 on December 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 57.5kg at $61. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Poly Bm68 on November 29 over 1540m, long-neck behind Silver Warrior with 58.5kg at $3.90. Hard to see him improving enough to trouble this field. |
2 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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| 7 | 52321 |
DIAMOND EPIC
RENITA BEATON 4YO B/BR MARE 59.0KG Dr R I Watson, Mrs C M Watson, Ms R Orme, P R Watson, Mrs H C Ratcliffe & N I Watson Most recently won by 1.75 len at this track Bm70 December 27 over 1600m in soft going defeating Eclair Awesome carrying 57kg at $7. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm70 on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Esjay carrying 56kg at $21. One of the major players. |
7 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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| 8 | 48976 |
EXPECTANT
JOHN THOMAS 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG N J Payne, G W Spies, Mrs A L Spies, Mrs S L Payne, B J Tobin, G T Cooper, Mrs J Barsby, A T Turnbull, T Martens, J W Thomas & D J Lyons Last start eased back early on 6th of 12 at this track Bm70 on December 27 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Diamond Epic carrying 59.5kg at $61. The race before that got back early 7th of 10 at Toowoomba Bm70 on December 6 over 1300m, 4 len behind Galway Hussler with 60kg at $21. Needs to improve sharply. |
8 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 9 | 8x825 |
SMART AS SMART
RENITA BEATON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T L Schmetzer, R Tehliwec, S P Drane, K G Simpson, D A P Macaron, C M P Macaron, P G Macaron & Mrs M J Macaron At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track Bm85 on December 20 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pasima with 52kg at $10. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Ipswich Bm70 on November 26 over 1700m, slow going nose behind Wirewalker with 58.5kg at $5.50. Sure to be thereabouts. |
1 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 10 | x8205 |
BELIEVE SO
DAVID MATTS 8YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG J P King Last start 5th of 13 at Taree Bm82 on December 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Change The Date carrying 55.5kg at $21. The run before that ran last of 11 at Grafton Bm74 on November 30 over 1620m, 14 len behind Cape Crusader with 60kg at $81. Will need to do a bit more. |
11 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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| 11 | 16441 |
VOS SAVANT
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T W Redden Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Gold Coast Cl3 December 6 over 1400m defeating I Stole It with 55.5kg at $3.10. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track Cl2 on November 12 over 1500m, 2 len behind Little Jeanie with 56kg at $5.50. Sure to measure up again. |
3 BRANDON LERENA |
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| 12 | x2123 |
SANCTUARY STORM
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, K J Marr, T Rodgers, Ms J M Dale, Kelso & Co, C Mowday, E R Taylor, Farising Racing , F M L M Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Maiuto), Dr L M Bodell, M F Coventry, Mrs P M Mckinnon, J L Giaquinto, M J Sharpe, S M Robinson, V Y K Ip, Sekwao (Mgr: S O'Connor), A Ryan & Smiles At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track Cl3 on December 20 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Noble Conqueror carrying 53kg at $4.20. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Bm68 on December 3 over 1666m, 1.0 len behind Tuhinga with 57kg at $1.65. One of the leading chances. |
6 DANIEL MOOR |
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| 13 | x8710 |
SPECIAL ARTIST
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG R M Worbey Last start second last of 12 at this track Bm70 on December 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Diamond Epic with 56kg at $8.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by a head at this track 3yo Bm70 December 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Smexy with 55.5kg at $8. Maybe a place. |
4 M HARLEY |
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| 14 | 4552x |
PAPAL MISS
VISHAN VENKAYA 7YO B/BR MARE 53.0KG V Venkaya & J Brownley Half-sister to Group 3 winner Rich Girl. Resuming after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 September 13 over 2000m, a head behind Silver Warrior with 57kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 7 at Ipswich Bm68 March 1 over 1666m, 5.5 len behind Grinzinger Knight with 54kg at $51. Can figure in the finish while fresh. |
10 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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