Eagle Farm   11 Mar 2025
 
GOING: H(10)

SKY RACING BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 26)   Rail: +10m Entire.  

Genuine tempo from The Right Way leading My Pins. RUSSIAN RONI (7) ran a respectable race in a BM78 at Canterbury two back then struggled in the Mudgee Cup last start over 1400m. Best form comes at the mile so back in this easier race he looks all set to return to form. YET HE MOVES (3) was enormous first-up at the Sunshine Coast then may have been a little flat second-up over the mile at Doomben last time. Carries 2kgs less back in midweek company. Big chance with any luck from the wide gate. Veteran EXPECTANT (10) didn't quite find the line as hoped at Doomben last start. Freshened up and is generally effective at this trip so watch for a much better run. MY PINS (14) strips fitter after two runs back from a spell and gets a little weight relief today so he can improve. SUPER CHILLED (13) won impressively at Ipswich last time and isn't out of place in this company. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Russian Roni.
1 x0285 HOLSTEIN
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), D J Armstrong, S M Bannister, K G McCarroll, J Goodall, K D Bailey, Mrs J M Bailey, J C Higgins, R Menchise, J E Lines, T Needham, S S Roth, J P Spence, L Webb, Uthmeyer Racing, The Border Connection, Calladunn, Viva Racing , Mrs C M Hickey & B J Brindley
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at Canterbury 5yo+ Bm72 on January 31 over 1900m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Barazin with 61.5kg at $14. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at this track Bm90 on January 18 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kronenbourg with 56.5kg at $14. Not the roughest.
10
DAMIEN THORNTON
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
2 86x87 HYDE
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
P A Colley, M F Ko, M J Hyde, Miss M F Cox, Mrs L Davis, Mrs K Lesser, D Rosner, Hon. G J Williamson, B M Jackson, Miss E N Bridgement, Mrs J L Farah, Mrs D L Mills, RKH Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R K Hamer) & Tuakana Racing No. 7 (Mgr: K Pearson)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 15 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Sun Coast Cup on January 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Elettrica carrying 53kg at $26. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at Doomben Hcp on February 8 over 1600m, 7 len behind Dune Forty Five with 52kg at $26. Better than that and cannot be underestimated.
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DAN MC GILLIVRAY
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
3 21x28 YET HE MOVES
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
T Schembri, Mrs M Schembri, D M Kennedy, Ms M A Webb, W Latif, C W Urquhart, Mrs L Urquhart, Twentytwenty (Mgr: G D Kennedy), G D Munright, Mrs M Munright, J F Webb, Miss K L Kennedy & S D Gleason
Third-up today. Resuming came from the tail of the field 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on January 25 over 1400m, head behind Rising Pacific carrying 60kg at $19. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on February 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind That's Molly with 61kg at $7. Profiles nicely. Rates highly and can go well.
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CODY COLLIS
White, Black Checks, Purple Sleeves
4 60x49 CAPRICE DES DIEUX
STEPHEN LEE
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
OnTrack Caprice Des Dieux & Lennox Bocelli
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Ballina Ballinacup on January 17 over 1590m, slow going 4.5 len behind Lord Of Biscay carrying 58.5kg at $21. Second-up ran last of 9 at Doomben Hcp on February 8 over 1600m, 11 len behind Dune Forty Five carrying 52kg at $19. A better run is on the cards.
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COBI VITLER
Gold
5 8x367 SOLAR APEX
LINDSAY HATCH
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ares Racing Australia, P Picknell, T C Wilkinson, M G Dewhurst, M R King, D Lowe, Jack Bruce Racing (Mgr: J P Bruce), Mrs N A Mills, C Mills, T J Hammond, G Smith, Ms K Donnelly, S Armstrong, W G J Croton, P C Woodward, TMR Rawlins, Miss L M Chamberlain, W D Pedersen, G Maguire & J L Chivers
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at Doomben Cl6 on February 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Torabella carrying 56.5kg at $26. The race before that 6th of 12 at Ballina Ballinacup on January 17 over 1590m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Lord Of Biscay carrying 58kg at $19. Not keen on his chances.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
TURQUOISE, BLACK STAR,TURQUOISE SLEEVES,BLACK DIAGONAL STRIPED
6 32093 LIGHT OF BOOM
ADAM CAMPTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson) & T G Hardy
Useful type. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on February 28 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind This'llbetheone with 53kg at $7. The race before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 14 at this track Bm78 on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Northern Decree carrying 57.5kg at $41. Among the chances.
3
N CALLOW
Royal Blue, White Stars, White Sleeves With Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Blue Star, White Pom Pom
7 0x850 RUSSIAN RONI
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), T Pender, A Stark, L Cornwell, W Glenn, C Burge, M Laws, T Cooper, T Verrender, C Liu, G Force Racing (Mgr: G Birrell), Mrs C Hallam, M Oliverio, Parkwood Racing (Mgr: B Walker), Miss S M Parkinson, Mrs K Lovett, J Lovett & Whatever You Want (Mgr: B McGrath)
Useful type. Last start ran last of 12 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb78 on February 23 over 1400m, 12 len behind Osman carrying 60kg at $15. The start before that second last in a small field at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 7 over 1550m, 3.5 len behind Sweysive carrying 57.5kg at $41. Terrific chance to return to form.
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EMILY LANG
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black and White Checked Sleeves And Cap
8 6154x THE RIGHT WAY
G WRIGHT
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A C Wright
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Toowoomba Bm75 September 14 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Artful Girl carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; third of 11 at Gatton Bm65 May 10 over 1400m, soft track; 0.9 len behind Dwindling Spirit carrying 61kg at $19. Good fresh performer who cannot be left out of calculations.
4
JAKE BAYLISS
Purple, White Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
9 89x80 A DEEL OF HUMOUR
MICHAEL MORRISON
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Dovedeen Pty Ltd Synd (Mgr: E J Hartley)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last of 9 at Wyong in the G3 Belle Turf on December 31 over 1625m, 8 len behind Konasana carrying 54kg at $101. Second-up second last of 12 at this track Bm85 on February 15 over 1600m, slow going 13 len behind Tenzing carrying 54kg at $61. Others look better placed.
8
ANTHONY ALLEN
Black, Red Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 31415 EXPECTANT
JOHN THOMAS
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
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
Comes here off a 31-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on February 8 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind That's Molly carrying 58.5kg at $15. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Doomben Bm75 January 27 over 1640m defeating Roller Coaster carrying 59kg at $2.70. Major player on recent form.
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GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Purple, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands, Quartered Cap
11 00x67 CACOFONIX
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Schooner Racing (Mgr: D Gremmo)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 11 at Ipswich Cl5 on February 12 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Surfers Royale with 58.5kg at $26. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Doomben Cl4 on February 26 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Chief Witness carrying 59.5kg at $20. Looks tested again.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross Stars And Stars Sleeves, White Cap
12 0x413 MASTER COPY
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Viva Racing (M Lowe), P Bevan, J Connell, M Bratti, L Donsky, A Shields, Goldie Dreamers (M Killian), G Fisher, Mrs J George, D Fahey, D Singh, S Leadbetter, Seascape (D Singh), Mrs M Bolster, P Tasker, Easy To Win A Little (K J Twohill), Bee Oh Dee (D Dick), P Peters & Miss G Solomon-Innes
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Doomben Bm78 on February 8 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind That's Molly with 57kg at $18. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Ipswich Bm68 January 15 over 1690m defeating Prado carrying 60kg at $13. Hard to leave out.
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A MALLYON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
13 55x81 SUPER CHILLED
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
P G Kelly, Mrs S R Kelly, J M Kelly, Mrs A D Kelly, J F Kelly, Mrs J M Kelly, M G Monks & Mrs J M Monks
Third-up today. Resuming got back early 8th of 10 at Doomben Cl4 on January 27 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind I See You Coming with 57kg at $15. Second-up favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Ipswich Bm70 February 12 over 1690m on a soft track defeating Texas with 59kg at $2.80. Sure to measure up again.
7
RYAN MALONEY
Black, White Checks, Black Sleeves, White Cap
14 48x48 MY PINS
BEVAN LAMING
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
S B Laming, H R O'Neill, Mrs J Laming, J R White, Mrs J A White, M J Fernon, W B Andrews Breeding & Racing (Mgr: W B Andrews)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on February 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Sobute carrying 58kg at $3. Second-up 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on February 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tavis Town with 58kg at $5.50. Hard to beat this time.
6
JADEN LLOYD
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
15 680x7 THE HUNGARIAN
MARCUS WILSON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
W S Racing (Mgr: J G Crook), J Millar, K Dukes, G A Bogie, C J Smith, A J Halloran, G Schouten, G A Bishop, R Fernandez, J Pereira, P Billman, G A Jackson, Mrs D Murray, P Murray, Ms T Adamthwaite, Mrs A K Webster, M K Storey, Mrs P M Storey, Ms J Bridger-Darling & A W Cameron
Second run back. First-up after two months 7th of 9 at Ipswich Cl5 on February 19 over 1700m, 6 len behind Tyndrum Gold carrying 58kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Dubbo Cup Prel Bm82 on August 11 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Touch Of Navy with 58.5kg at $7. Looks tested on the first up effort.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
White, Winners Stall Racing logo, Navy And Maroon Checked Sleeves And Cap
16 x1430 ALL'S FAIR
BEN HULL
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
R N Manson & Mrs J A Manson
Last start 11th of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on February 22 over 1615m, 9 len behind Shadow Power carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Ipswich Bm70 on January 29 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Field Of Myrtle with 57.5kg at $26. Needs to find a few lengths to threaten these.
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White, Purple And Teal Zig Zag Band, Purple Cap