Eagle Farm 30 Aug 2025
GOING: G(4)
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U&U RECRUITMENT BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1200m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 19) Rail: +0.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.84) |
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Walkin'talkin' and Atmosphere should set a strong clip. GIVE GIGGLES (7) has a handy record here on her home circuit with two wins and two placings from five starts and is racing with a lot of confidence of late. Hard to knock mares in form and has to be included in calculations. TOWN CRIER (10) strips fitter second-up from the break and may trouble the judge with any luck in running. The well-related WARBY (2) (half to G1 winner Captivant) goes well for hoop Maloney who has four wins and two placings from just six rides. In the mix. POCKETING (1) progressed through the grades nicely last campaign to win the Tulloch and end up in the ATC Derby. Likely to be better over further of course, but he's a classy customer and can run a cheeky race on resumption. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Give Giggles.
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POCKETING
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby April 5 over 2400m, 9 len behind Aeliana carrying 56.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Hawkesbury Cl1 November 28 over 1300m, soft track; a neck behind Tuned with 56kg at $4. Expecting a bright return. |
4 A MALLYON |
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WARBY
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG S Hedge, Dr T Brennan, R Dall'Alba, P Brennan, C Douglas, G Read, K Hood, J Millman, W Gazal, A Eskander, J Richards, L Matthews, D Barham, N Jearman, M McLean, Standover Tactics (Mgr: A Corby), Izzet Racing (Mgr: H Izzet), Iskander Racing & Breeding (Mgr: S Iskander) & SMD Racing (Mgr: S Davidson) Half-brother to Group 1 winner Captivant. Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track Bm90 April 26 over 1300m, soft track; 4 len behind Rockribbed with 58kg at $4. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Cl6-Sw March 1 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Termagant carrying 57kg at $12. Expected to feature. |
2 RYAN MALONEY |
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ATMOSPHERE
JACK BRUCE 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG High Calibre Racing No 3, P M Bednarek, D J Cawthorne, R I Darrah, Fremia Racing, H P P Racing, S L Jimmieson, Mrs T L Kreutzer, G J Kreutzer, C J Mcleod, One Local, B L Pace, P J Racing, A Tutty, Broke Even Racing, P Lobegeiger, M McGuire, K W Chia & M Belcher First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at Doomben Cl6-Sw February 22 over 1350m, 17 len behind Red Defcon carrying 57kg at $14. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Doomben Hcp February 1 over 1200m, 6 len behind Safework carrying 52kg at $9. Prefer to see how he returns. |
1 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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BATTLEFIELD
BARRY LOCKWOOD 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M G Buys, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), B J Lockwood, Mrs C M Di Bernardo, G J Shanahan, R T O'Grady, S J Glare, E H Dorrington & Miss E E Vincent Second run back. First-up after seven months eased back early on 5th of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Cl6 on August 16 over 1350m, 3 len behind Slippin' Jimmy carrying 57.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at this track Cl6-Sw on January 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Golden Decade with 58.5kg at $7. Strips fitter and should be in the mix. |
5 LUKE P DEMPSEY |
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EMPEROR
MATTHEW DUNN 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), Ms D Sullivan, S P Anderson, M Anderson, W J Watts, C N Curran & L W Dummett Half-brother to three-time Group 1 winner Joliestar. Last start got back early 8th of 10 at this track Bm78 on August 9 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Belegato carrying 58.5kg at $15. The run before that came from midfield and won by a nose at Grafton Ctryassoc - Cl6 July 17 over 1175m defeating Power Beau with 59kg at $3. Might struggle again. |
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SHALAILED
JACK BRUCE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG K Salagic Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 6th of 11 at Doomben Bm90 on July 12 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Goldsborough with 55kg at $14. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Rosehill Bm88 on December 7 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Fire Star carrying 55kg at $7. Is a definite threat in this line-up despite a bad draw. |
10 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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GIVE GIGGLES
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy) Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track F&M Cl6-Sw August 2 over 1200m defeating Sicilian carrying 58.5kg at $2.35. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Bullion Boy with 58kg at $4.80. Sure to get all the favours from barrier three. |
3 BEN THOMPSON |
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STREET CHASE
JIM MASON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Sheralee Racing (Mgr: M P Sherrin) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 11th of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm 3yo Guineas January 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bosustow with 56kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Doomben 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw September 18 over 1110m defeating Andersen with 58kg at $1.70. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
6 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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OUROBOROS
MATTHEW HOYSTED 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning) & M Scarborough Second-up. First-up after five months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3-Sw on August 16 over 1200m, nose behind Spywire with 58.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up didn't finish the race at this track Cg&E Bm78 March 22 over 1200m. A win is on the cards. |
12 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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TOWN CRIER
MATTHEW HOYSTED 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr:AJ Walter),JM Fish,EJ Lucas,PJ Dwyer,O Goddard,P Hickman,K Hogan, R Long,G Seto,D Frohloff,R Bartlett,B Taylor,Mrs S Suckling,C Aspinall,W Parker,S Newlands,Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr:J Martin),Glory Glory Glory (Mgr:S Colling) & Boom Package (Mgr:T Walter) Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Bullion Boy with 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by a nose at Gold Coast Cl4-Sw March 15 over 1200m defeating Adiella carrying 60kg at $10. Can go on with it. |
7 JAKE BAYLISS |
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WALKIN'TALKIN'
GARY PORTELLI 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Elite Thoroughbreds Racing (Mgr: A Allan), Dr D A Worthley, D G Burgun, Ms M A Meli, S T Gudgeon, A J Araujo, M A Weir, J A Forrest, Miss E M Boyd, W Cootes, S M Pettman, M Mckeough, TMMJ Racing (Mgr: A J Maude), J J Salter, M R Denny, M Seth, S J Moxey, C Thomas & G B Dougherty Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on August 6 over 1250m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Slinky carrying 60kg at $13. Before that failed to make an impression; second last of 9 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Yoshinobu with 58kg at $101. Would be better placed in something easier. |
8 EMILY LANG |
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DEFIANT SPIRIT
STUART KENDRICK 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Ms S J Buckley, S Marsh, D Attard, L J Betts, I J Corazzol, M A McLean, A B Denham, Cav's Four Racing (Mgr: D G Cavanagh), Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel), Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Kendrick Racing (Mgr: S W Kendrick) & Ascar Racing (Mgr: S M Mclady) Last start 5th of 10 at Doomben Bm85 on August 16 over 1110m, 4.5 len behind Muschialli carrying 56kg at $11. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm75 on August 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Bonded Affair carrying 61kg at $3.30. Impossible to entertain on recent form. |
10 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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XPRESSO
DAVID VANDYKE 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG R W Brien, B Garlick, A T McDonald, Mrs L A Smith, L M Smith, K A Mclean, Mrs L Brien, J D Buchanan & Ms G Copeman Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on August 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Thelwell carrying 54kg at $5. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Doomben Hcp on October 26 over 1110m, 4.5 len behind Tiger Shark with 51kg at $3. Is a second up winner in the past but others are going much better. |
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LA COMETA
SHAUN DWYER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs G A Dwyer, J R Raymont, G Astone, D MacDonald, P E McLean, A E Mclean, G Rodgers, B J McCormack, R I M Pender, P L Rayner, W W Markwell, R S Passmore, Ms M Lowe & Miss K Harvey Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 16 at Doomben Bm78 on July 12 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Zoology carrying 55kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track in the LR Tatt Gold Crown on June 28 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Miss Joelene with 54kg at $81. Will find this tougher. |
6 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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