Eagle Farm 26 Apr 2025
GOING: H(8)
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LADBROKES MICK DITTMAN PLATE 1000m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 25) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Hearts Are Better, Couples Retreat and Seascape to battle for the lead at a strong tempo.
The $160,000 Listed Mick Dittman Plate. Sydney raider SEASCAPE (7) comes here for the Michael Freedman camp looking to pick up some black type. Got the job done on the Kenso surface last time out and should be ready to peak third-up from the break. Tuned up for this with a recent Randwick trial victory and looks the one they all have to run down. HEARTS ARE BETTER (9) has placed over this course and distance and has been given a bit of a freshen up in preparation for this. Solid top-three hope. ZOUBABY (6) is drawn to get a cosy run from gate two and can run a race while fresh. SPICY MARTINI (8) has won two of three overall and looks to have plenty of upside. In the mix. The well-related BENZOU (3) (full to Listed winner and G2 placed Bellazaine) best of the rest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Seascape each-way.
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COSMIC FIRE
BILLY HEALEY 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Healey Racing (Mgr: Mrs S B Healey), T A Horoch, P G Giemza, M D Russell, P Silk, D P Krushka, J A Young, On Fire Racing (J Kersten), S R Aylett, A C Lansdown, Mrs A Y Livingstone, S McCarthy, D McIntosh, Riches Racing (G Riches), T Say, TTS Racing (S McCarthy), S A Yeo, M Gasparis & B T Cunningham Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first-up. Finished off last campaign won by nose Sunshine Coast Sunlight Consol January 4 over 1100m slow track defeating Hezdarnhottoo carrying 57kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len Sunshine Coast 3yo Hcp November 16 over 1000m in the wet defeating Territory Ash carrying 54.5kg at $4. One of the contenders. |
11 A MALLYON |
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HELLA FAST
KELLY SCHWEIDA 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G A Betts, K S Swindail, G D Wight, M Wight, S M Simpson, A M Gisingeri, T D Dall'Osto, Baggy Green Racing 16 (Mgr: S B Watson), C J Betts, E K Betts, R N Woods, Mrs P J Townsend, R P Townsend & G Upton Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm 3yo Guineas January 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bosustow with 56kg at $31. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at this track in the LR Gold Edition December 14 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind Superalloy carrying 57kg at $3.90. Sure to be thereabouts. |
4 RYAN MALONEY |
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BENZOU
BILLY HEALEY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Healey Racing (Mgr: Mrs S B Healey), SJC Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Sheehan), D Templeman, P Thompson, J Moses, J E Horton, S Cowper, S A Yeo, S Sinclair, B Muir, Sick Pups Racing (Mgr: D Shewell), Ms D Percival, Xavier Punters Club (Mgr: A R Mcquaid) & W Slater Full-sister to Listed winner and Group 2 placed Bellazaine. Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track 3yo Hcp March 22 over 1000m defeating Gin A Tonic with 55kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track 3yo Qlty on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Boomtown Boss with 54.5kg at $4.60. Huge chance on best form. |
10 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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BELEGATO
LIAM BIRCHLEY 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss C M Birchley, G Farmer, P V Carr, M Black, M Kyriakides, Ms MP Black, Mrs A M Courtney, H S Courtney, B J Illingworth, Mrs K Illingworth, J P Sims, D A Blair, Miss SNS Chadwick, C Chadwick, Mrs L A McLean, Mrs J Morgan, M F Shine, J W McInally, J Van Lierop & T L Carmichael Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw February 8 over 1110m, 4 len behind Termagant carrying 57.5kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw November 29 over 1000m slow track defeating Brazen Act with 58kg at $26. Looking to others. |
7 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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STATE IN TEXAS
JIMMY DOWNES 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Christmas Creek Thoroughbreds Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp on March 22 over 1000m, 2 len behind Benzou carrying 54kg at $26. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Ipswich Cl4 on March 1 over 800m, 1.4 len behind Enuff Pills with 57kg at $3.20. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
12 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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ZOUBABY
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG W Freedman, Bundarra Breeding and Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T E Kennedy), M S Fennessy, Ms F P Taylor, P T Blair, RKH Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R K Hamer), Dr E T Hodgson & A J Lawler Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm 3yo Guineas January 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Bosustow with 54kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 3.5 len win. Newcastle Mid Mdn-Sw September 21 over 900m defeating Bethsheba with 55kg at $1.60. Top chance while fresh. |
2 K MCEVOY |
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SEASCAPE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 on March 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Written In Code with 57.5kg at $3.80. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Randwick Kensington F&M Bm72 March 26 over 1150m defeating Useapin with 57.5kg at $2.80. In form and worth following up. |
13 ANGELA JONES |
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SPICY MARTINI
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Miss H R Penfold, A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), C G White, D J Tamblyn, D J Tamblyn, A Daffy, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), D L Turner, K R Green, B A Membrey, S F Loughran, M R Magarry & Just S (Mgr: P J Sullivan) Resuming after a four month break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Sunshine Coast Sunlight 3yo SW January 4 over 1100m, soft track; 4 len behind Private Harry carrying 55kg at $41. On debut won by 1.5 len this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw October 23 over 1200m defeating Esprit Du Jour carrying 58kg at $41. Expected to feature. |
9 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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HEARTS ARE BETTER
MATTHEW HOYSTED 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG W R L Foster, B Faulkner, G M Bodkin, G J Carey, Ms T R Hutchinson, Mrs M A Wilson & Miss G S Sperring Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Gold Coast Qtis Jewel 3Ysw March 15 over 1200m defeating Mr Bubbaluski carrying 55kg at $5.50. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Doomben 3yo Hcp on February 22 over 1110m, 1.3 len behind Dream Smart carrying 54kg at $11. Terrific chance to continue the strong form. |
5 MS N BERIMAN |
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PRIDE TO FOLLOW
BRETT CAVANOUGH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs L E Cavanough & J Lyons At the latest run won by 1.4 len at Ipswich Bm70 April 21 over 800m on a rain affected track defeating Enuff Pills carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Scone Bm82 on March 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Lonhro's Queen carrying 55kg at $2.05. Worth including. |
8 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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SUNRISE
MITCHELL BEER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG JJJ Racing Sunrise,A Van Der Berg,T M Barclay,Colah Coast Racing(Mgr: M A Bowman),M S Sanders,L T Allen, P J Seary,R Mckinnon,S A Latter,The Combine(Mgr: J Rodda),A W Marsh,M Avis,D A McIlveen, MissS M Langfield,Mrs C Walton,S A Newman,P J Hawketts,K Wyld,J McKinnon &Stone Cold Racing Second run back. First-up after four months scored a big 7 len win at Kembla Grange Mid Cl1 March 22 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Quartz Legend with 56.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury Mid Bm64 on September 12 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Opal Fields carrying 56.5kg at $10. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again. |
13 REGAN BAYLISS |
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BLANTONS RUN
ROCHELLE PEREIRA 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG Ms R A Pereira, A McKenna, S McKenna, R Mckenna, Mrs H McKenna, J H Daley & NJ Anderson Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 16 at Gold Coast Qtis Jewel 3Ysw on March 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Hearts Are Better carrying 55kg at $41. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Bm65 on February 23 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Take A Bow carrying 58.5kg at $8. This harder and looks tested in this field. |
1 RON STEWART |
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COUPLES RETREAT
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Parsons Creek (Mgr: Mrs J O'Gorman), V Rondla, K J Marr, G P Whitham, Dr O K Chan, M J Chittick, G P Schwieters, Loftus Park (Mgr: D Panetta), Ursino Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), The Vale Racing Syndicate (Mgr: C J Fox) & Hon. G J Williamson Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd in a small field at Hawkesbury 3yo Bm64 on April 9 over 1100m, 2 len behind Tequila Baby with 58kg at $2.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Hawkesbury Super 3yo Mdn September 7 over 1000m defeating Balmoral carrying 58.5kg at $2.40. Looks a strong top-three prospect. |
6 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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ALLY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs C L Munce, J Rohan, T L Mcintosh, Mrs S Nichols, D Nichols, S Oweck, D Wilden-Constantin, M J Gatwood, B Clulow, J Ivankovic & G A Little Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Doomben in the LR Mode Plate November 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Spicy Martini with 56.5kg at $26. Previously first up; second of 11 at Ipswich Mdn October 7 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Crumpets carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
3 M HARLEY |
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ETUDE
KRIS LEES 3YO B/BR FILLY 55.0KG Kia Ora Stud (Mgr: A Krishnan), Encompass Bloodstock (Mgr: S B Mccann) & N R J Werrett Most recently 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw on April 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Addition carrying 57kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at Doomben Bm65 on March 19 over 1110m, 1.75 len behind Savoldi carrying 54kg at $6. Not as keen this time. |
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