Eagle Farm 29 Jul 2026
GOING: S(5)
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JACE MCMURRAY BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 23) Rail: +12m Entire. |
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Plenty of pace with Aratiri and Shot Of Whiskey leading from Stanislaus. MEAN APPROACH (1) made an ideal return when scoring by 1.5 lengths first-up at this track, showing a quick turn of foot to put his rivals away easily. He strips fitter for that outing and looks well placed to repeat the dose. SHOT OF WHISKEY (2) has been racing in stronger company recently, and he was impressive when digging deep to score at Doomben 3 starts ago. He has a good draw and is ready to show some good form again. Each-way. MISHANI EGO (6) was safely held last time but is capable of much better than that performance suggests, and she is worth another chance in this field. OBEROI PRINCESS (5) will be peaking third up, and she wasn't disgraced at the Sunshine Coast when sent out at long odds in a tougher contest. Include in all top 4 combos. NOT SURPRISED (7) has been bought out of a Victorian stable, and she resumes after an encouraging trial victory earlier in the month. She comes to hand quickly and has to be respected, especially if the money comes for her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shot Of Whiskey each-way.
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| 1 | 734x1 |
MEAN APPROACH
PAT WEBSTER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG W J Bain & Mrs L M Bain Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track Bm70 July 1 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Fragile Love with 59kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Doomben Nmw on November 15 over 1110m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind She's Exotic carrying 59kg at $8. Leading contender. |
7 JAI WILLIAMS |
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| 2 | 45140 |
SHOT OF WHISKEY
MATTHEW HOYSTED 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds, A C Black, Boom Package, M A Rolfe, Mrs M L Rolfe, P O'Rourke, CD Hewitt, E J Robinson, K J Kiely, R A Dawson, G Seto, S Philp, D W Shanahan, Lucyrox Racing, Steel Tracks Racing, Mrs F J Dickson, A S Anagnostiadis, Mrs J A Peck, C Blair & T Walker Most recently struggled in the run home; 11th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm80 on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Balance The Books with 58.5kg at $16. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Ipswich Bm78 on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Balance The Books with 56.5kg at $6.50. Better than that latest effort and can improve sharply. |
3 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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| 3 | 238x1 |
STANISLAUS
DECLAN MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C Bennett, Flying Start No.18, Mrs C Glover, Ms S J West, Max Racing, W B Nicoll, Mrs N M West, One Local, J T Williams, Check Ya Later, J C Maurilli-Pullin, Mrs A Marsterson, S F Joughin, Hoof And Heart, K L S & Slingers Racing Second-up. First-up after five months won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Cl4 July 11 over 1200m defeating Winchman carrying 59.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at this track Bm75 on September 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Port Erin carrying 57.5kg at $51. Can play a big role again. |
8 BORIS THORNTON |
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| 4 | 15x5x |
FREELAND
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG L C Henderson Resuming. Finished off last campaign 5th of 11 at this track Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Restonica carrying 57kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 5th of 8 at Ipswich Cl2 on May 31 2025 over 1100m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Lights Of Paradise carrying 57kg at $2.45. Was runner-up in a trial at Ipswich on July 16 over 800m. Expecting a positive return. |
9 BEN THOMPSON |
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| 5 | 33x89 |
OBEROI PRINCESS
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs C L Munce, Mrs L Allan, B D Allan, J H Bryant, Miss J L Bennett, Belroma Park (Mgr: M N L Adams), Mrs J L Brownrigg, P E Duffy, I B Garbutt, N J Garbutt, S R Garbutt, P J Otway, B Woodbury, C Woodbury, Mrs L S Lambert & The Border Connection (Mgr: R J Wheeler) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on June 14 over 1000m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Click Click Boom with 54kg at $8.50. Second-up 9th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm80 on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Balance The Books with 56kg at $31. Can do much better. |
2 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 6 | 71836 |
MISHANI EGO
DONNA STANBRIDGE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mishani Enterprises Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Crooks) Last start ran second last of 7 at this track Bm78 on July 15 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Moulin Miss with 53.5kg at $15. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Gatton Bm70 on June 27 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Rich Minx carrying 58.5kg at $15. Great chance to atone. |
6 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 7 | 1418x |
NOT SURPRISED
LEIGH WANLESS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG L D Wanless Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Morphettville in the G3 Proud Miss May 9 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Naifah carrying 55.5kg at $21. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Ballarat Bm70 February 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Nimbustwothousand with 55.5kg at $2.60. Expecting a effective return. |
4 S CORMACK |
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| 8 | x9116 |
GALPIN
PHIL BOBIC 5YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG P C Bobic, Ms J Anderson, M Bobic, Miss T Miller, A Anderson, Miss G Anderson, Ms E Curtis, M Curtis & Miss M Curtis Last start ran last in a small field at Doomben Cl6-Sw on July 11 over 1110m, 7 len behind Zoubaby carrying 55kg at $21. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at Doomben F&M Cl3 June 24 over 1110m on a soft track defeating Hey Daisy with 58kg at $9.50. Worth following up. |
1 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 9 | 5620x |
ARATIRI
SCOTT MORRISEY 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG W J Wiggins & Mrs M T Wiggins Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Doomben in the G3 F&M-Swp May 23 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Pinito with 55.5kg at $201. Previously first up; fourth in a small field at Gold Coast Cl4 November 15 over 1200m, soft track; 2 len behind Dirty Dancing with 54kg at $17. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
5 CHELSEA BAKER |
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