Eagle Farm 20 Sep 2024
GOING: S(5)
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XXXX BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 29) Rail: Out 7m Entire. |
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Genuine tempo with the speedy Dirt Cheap leading the way. REDFORD (13) hasn't put a hoof wrong winning all three starts to date and looks the galloper in this field with the most upside. Gets Dolan on top to navigate from the wide draw and can keep the winning run going. CASTILLIAN (9) has been right there in all three runs this preparation and will be at his peak fourth-up from the spell. Has the ability to figure prominently. ZAKIYYA (14) has a handy record over this journey with three wins and two placings from eight attempts. Definite top-three candidate. DIRT CHEAP (10) is yet to miss a drum in seven career outings and will give backers a sight up on speed. DEMON DARB (1) next in line with the 3kg claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: Redford to keep the perfect record intact.
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DEMON DARB
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs A Borges, B R Thomas, Mrs L J Bruhn, S W Bruhn, C J Norris, J Norris, Mrs A M Norris, P M Hall, L Young, D R Stirling, D Gardiner, N R Stirling, Shock Load Industries, Broady Cats & Stayers & Sprinters Second-up. First-up after eight months took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on September 4 over 1200m, 2 len behind I Am Artie carrying 61kg at $17. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Sunshine Coast Cl1 December 3 over 1600m in soft going defeating Sir Randolph carrying 60kg at $1.90. Sure to make his presence felt. |
12 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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NISHIKORI
MATTHEW DUNN 7YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG M J Condon, G A Singh, Ms A Coxon, S L Dowling, B J Condon, N E Graae, G Doyle, S K Knight, M Knight, J B Tomlinson, G W Bugden, Mrs J Condon, B E Willcox, P A Armstrong, G Willcox, B J Condon, R J Tolland & Miss M C McHugh Most recently second last of 10 at Murwillumbah Mwbh Cup on August 23 over 1550m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Cranky Harry carrying 54kg at $61. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Casino Casino Cup Bm83 on August 10 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Lady Shotgun with 54.5kg at $11. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere. |
2 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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BETTER BE NORDY
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, A R Breen, Miss R H Camp, G J Walker, S R Fowler, Dr B J Bartlett, S J Bartlett, R L Sayer, B McLnally, D Le Leu, M A Verrier, M Duckett, Mrs L E Sharpe, S P Clark, M McPherson, J Macoun, Four Dogs & A Lion, Grigg Thoroughbreds & 5 Prix Racing Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at Doomben Bm70 on September 7 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Set To Shine with 59.5kg at $8.50. The race before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Sunshine Coast Bm68 August 10 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Rimbaud carrying 58kg at $14. Might struggle again. |
14 BAILEY WHEELER |
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| 4 | 835x6 |
THE CULLINAN
BRYAN DAIS 7YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG B J Dais & Ms P R Dais Second-up. First-up after seven months eased back early on 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on September 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind I Am Artie with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at this track Summ Prov Nmw on December 9 over 1300m, 2 len behind Willinga Freefall carrying 56kg at $41. Needs more time. |
10 EMILY LANG |
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LIVING FREE
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Nxt Level (Mgr: C S Andersen), S Andersen, M Sultana, A G Moyes, S McCauley, M Callus, D C Smith, J D Mathieson, B Sleiman, Mrs N T Nguyen, S Paulin, D C Dempsey, J A A Racing (Mgr: A Hicks), Ms D M Linke, C D Davis & B W Davis Last start 6th of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on September 7 over 1200m, 4 len behind Safework with 52kg at $14. The start before that ran last of 12 at Sunshine Coast Nmw on August 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Master Showman with 57kg at $9.50. Looks tested again. |
11 BAILEY WHEELER |
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PORKY
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG T J Harry, P R Latham, W J Ouston, S G Bizzell, C J Bloxsom, J M Carlos, M J Duffy, T W Roberts, R Hopsick, B Sheahan, P Clarke, P C A Shepherd, R F Gibson, B Hatcher, T B Crommelin, C J Dimitriou, M E J Clarke, B W Buchanan, D Knox & T Washington Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on August 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Better Be Nordy carrying 60.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell 6th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm65 on August 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind The Kewess with 59kg at $12. Looking to others. |
17 EMILY LANG |
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READY AZZ EVA
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG R J Slade, W T Kochevatkin, B A Reckas, E G McBride, M Calleja, B W Fordham, Mrs J A Fordham, B Coopersmith, Mrs N J Fox, D K Kelliher, L J Osborne, M S Dunnill, J Hickey, T L Rampling, Ms S A Noble, S G Hill, P T Cole, Ms T N Brennan, P Trowbridge & Puntingmansoldiers (Mgr: C Thompson) Most recently got back early 4th of 8 at Doomben Bm70 on September 7 over 1350m, 2 len behind Set To Shine carrying 59kg at $9. Before that 3rd of 11 at Doomben Nmw on August 24 over 1350m, nose behind Hell carrying 54.5kg at $8.50. Major player. |
8 Jag Guthmann-Chester |
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TEXAS
BRIAN SMITH 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Mrs L R Lowe, S Howarth, B Nicholson & I Horswell Second run back. First-up after seven months sat on the pace before fading to run last of 8 at Doomben Bm70 on September 7 over 1350m, 7 len behind Set To Shine with 59.5kg at $51. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track Bm75 January 3 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Binding carrying 56kg at $7. Hard to get too confident until he shows a little more. |
3 M POTGIETER |
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| 9 | 6x452 |
CASTILLIAN
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes), Esky Black Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), F J Biviano, J N Schwarz, J T D Barlow, J J George, J S Galligan, T J Harry, R T O'Grady, N Tran, R J Albert, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D R Smeath), Way Up In The Sky (Mgr: M Smith), D N Brassington & N W Weston Last start 2nd of 8 at Doomben Bm70 on September 7 over 1350m, 0.6 len behind Set To Shine carrying 58kg at $3.50. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on August 17 over 1350m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Set To Shine carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Well placed this time and should play a big role. |
6 ANGELA JONES |
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DIRT CHEAP
CAROLINE ALLARDYCE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K J Caldwell & R W McRae Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at Doomben Bm70 on September 7 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Set To Shine with 58.5kg at $3.30. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Ipswich Bm62 August 23 over 1350m defeating Admonish carrying 60.5kg at $2.30. Expected to go well. |
5 JAMES ORMAN |
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A LOT OF BOOTY
GARY DUNCAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs W M Duncan Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ipswich Bm62 on August 23 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Catwalk Criminal with 56.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell won by a head at Sunshine Coast Bm60 September 8 over 1200m defeating Limero with 57.5kg at $4.50. Prefer to see. |
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BANDIT
PAT DUFF 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ramsay Family (Mgr: G D Ramsay) Last start second last of 12 at Doomben Bm78 on August 31 over 1350m, 7 len behind Blakmax with 51kg at $101. Before that settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Noosa Cup Bm75 on August 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Winston Smurfhill carrying 53kg at $5. Needs to do more. |
19 BEANY PANYA |
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| 13 | 11x1 |
REDFORD
STUART KENDRICK 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams) Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. Returned last time out favourite; won by 3 len at Sunshine Coast Bm60 September 1 over 1300m defeating Time To Testify with 60.5kg at $1.60. Improver who can measure up again. |
13 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 14 | 11x32 |
ZAKIYYA
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Mrs R A Glasgow, D A Meldrum, B J Johnston, CGO Racing, Paramount Racing, Boeara Holdings, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Cockram Racing IV, S Hatton, M Hatton, L J Mugavin & M Chong Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on August 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind I Am Artie carrying 59kg at $9. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on September 11 over 1350m, 1.75 len behind Smytzer carrying 59kg at $5. Form hard to fault and with added fitness she is the one to beat. |
7 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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DISNEY CASTLE
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Ipswich Bm68 May 1 over 1350m, soft track; 1.0 len behind Centre Bounce carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. First-up last campaign fourth of 7 at Canterbury F&M Bm72 January 19 over 1250m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Dakota Vroom carrying 54kg at $9. Expected to run well. |
1 A MALLYON |
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SLEIGH QUEEN
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG A J A Bosma, Ms TM Morrissey, P C Faul, J K Faul, G P Scully, J B Williams, R Noble, G E Harris, R R White, N S Pablecheque, A J Howard, L M Reeves, A J Pegley, J Connell, A Mahoney, A J Cadigan, G R Allen & R S Trainor Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Comes off a 49 day let-up. First-up 2nd in a small field at Ipswich Hcp on July 11 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind The Catch with 54kg at $12. Last start eased back early on 8th of 11 at Ipswich Bm65 on August 2 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Shadow Power carrying 57kg at $12. Wait until she finds some form. |
2 DAN MC GILLIVRAY |
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AERIAL DANCER
MATTHEW HOYSTED 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Highgrove Stud (Mgr: R T Gilbert) First-up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Doomben 3yo SW May 18 over 1350m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Amur carrying 55kg at $67. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Ipswich Cl1 April 10 over 1350m slow track defeating New Level with 55.5kg at $1.80. Looks tested. |
4 RON STEWART |
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| 18 | 468x3 |
MAMBO DANCER
CHRIS ANDERSON 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett) Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on September 8 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind A Lot Of Booty with 56.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Ballarat Bm58 on April 16 over 1200m, 4 len behind Nuts 'N' Bolts carrying 59kg at $3. Place claims only. |
12 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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TOBA
R G LIPP 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P M Mahony, B G Mahony, Mrs R J Lipp, Eureka Cambooya Thoroughbreds, Racing as Eureka Stud Syndicate, Dr T D Lipp, R Raff, Mrs S V Lipp, A Wonka, K F Cronan, Mrs S L Cronan, M J Cronan, Mrs K Kearney, J Kearney & Mrs J A Wilson Most recently 4th of 12 at Warwick Bm65 on August 30 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Skyforger carrying 58.5kg at $3. The start before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Gatton Bm58 August 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Coburg carrying 60.5kg at $3. In the mix again. |
9 BORIS THORNTON |
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DRAFT DAY
ETHAN ENSBY 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms J K Cole, Ms A M Baker, Mrs M I De Vries, Ms N G Gregory, Groundhog Day, One Job, A Parsons, Pony Express (Mgr: D Guihot), Redbacks Racing Group, Mrs J Reedman, S Ryan, T J Reedman, Ms J V Borg, P Piras, B Newton, Mrs C A Winfield, Mrs V Bowes & Miss T Braham At the latest run 6th of 12 at Grafton Bm66 on September 9 over 1420m, 4.5 len behind Frappes carrying 59kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 8 at Murwillumbah B F Charman B79 on August 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Lady Wardell with 55kg at $26. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more. |
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IN THE BLINK
MATTHEW DUNN 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M S Conroy, S B Dixon & G Dostine Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start got back early 6th of 10 at Ipswich Bm62 on August 19 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Mr Wandji with 55.5kg at $17. Before that eased back early on 9th of 14 at Lismore F&M Bm58 on July 26 over 1210m, 4 len behind Seiryu with 60kg at $7. Will struggle. |
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