Eagle Farm 05 Apr 2025
GOING: S(6)
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STRADBROKE SEASON BOOK NOW BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1400m Track: Soft 7 Rain (Max: 28) Rail: +1m Entire. (Pent: 6.14) |
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Calico Jack and Centrestone look to take it up. SHIHAB (9) has a handy record over this journey with two wins and four placings from ten attempts and Melbourne Cup winning hoop Dolan sticks following that last-start victory. Expect another big run. CENTRESTONE (12) wasn't too far off them last time out and will be ready to peak now fourth-up. In the mix. MERCHANT FLYER (18) returns from a break. Ran sixth in a trial at Deagon. Opened last campaign with a third at Sunshine Coast over 1400m. Worth consideration. FINE SHOT (13) next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: Shihab to win.
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BLAKMAX
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BR/BL GELDING 62.0KG P A Howell, Mrs B Lynch & A J Lynch Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at this track Bm85 on March 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Lost In Transit with 56.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at this track Bm85 on May 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Zoe's Promise with 54kg at $3. Sure to be thereabouts. |
11 EMILY LANG |
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LIVING FREE
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG C D Davis, 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, Nxt Level (Mgr: C S Andersen) & B W Davis Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 7 at Ipswich Hcp on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind La Amigo carrying 53kg at $8. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm62 July 27 over 1200m defeating Neoclassicism with 58.5kg at $2.30. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
14 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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AMICUS CURIAE
MACK GRIFFITH 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG M D Griffith, Mrs A Griffith, J J Borg, Mrs J M Borg, Ms A M Leech, Mrs R M Leech, M Brekalo, P N Rees, R D Jury, Miss H Armitage, D P Reeves, S Struthers, K J Brooks, B Brooks, G J Hume, Ms D J Neumann, R P Apps, M Elder & D D Rutherford Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 11 at this track Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Space Tracker with 57kg at $21. Before that 4th of 12 at Mudgee Mudgee Cup Mb78 on February 23 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Osman carrying 59kg at $18. Not keen this time. |
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CALICO JACK
TREVOR MILLER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG T N Miller, M E J Mills, S C Tilley, T V Clayton, T A Roulston & Mrs S R Roulston Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Cl6-Sw on March 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Termagant with 60kg at $61. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Ouroboros carrying 59.5kg at $81. Top three chance. |
6 M RODD |
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PATTON
JACK BRUCE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C Bennett, S L Clarke, B F Constable, Ms D J Constable, N Head, D J McNamara, G R Donovan, Bale Chasers (K Bella), C A Venables, L F Simons, Mrs K M Simons, D A Lanskey, Check Ya Later (D Mangold), Two S J's & M A K (M Fiechtner), J P Dwyer, D R Zahnleiter, T P Lanskey, R P Lanskey & Ms H Guilfoyle Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ouroboros with 59.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Doomben Bm78 on August 31 over 1350m, 3 len behind Blakmax with 60.5kg at $17. Can't entertain until he offers something more. |
20 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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TOJAKI
STUART KENDRICK 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG I J Corazzol, G A Kendrick, R J Leaman, Mrs T Kendrick, Miss K J Clifford, Double R Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S J Rossow), Kratzie Racing 3021 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) & Kratzie Racing 2021 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hermanita carrying 61kg at $7. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track Cl5 on November 5 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Beautantes carrying 57.5kg at $18. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out. |
4 JAKE BAYLISS |
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TRUE TO FORM
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L Murrell), Salad Cream Racing (Mgr: D Killen), S Ryan, B Moore, Pacco Boys, Stingo Group Racing, Go Bang, S Carpenter, A King, J Trahair, LIV Punting, D Hilly, G Morley, H Tam, Anycupwilldo 3, International Thoroughbred Alliance, True to Form, The Silverbacks & R Burton Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Warwick Farm 5yo+ Bm72 October 7 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Sir Artie carrying 60kg at $1.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by head Kembla Grange Cl1 July 18 over 1300m defeating Tenderize carrying 61kg at $4. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
15 RYAN MALONEY |
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FULL OF SINCERITY
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson),Beartown No. 29 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam),R Koch,L Webb, Ms D McKeown,J Gurrieri,N McKissock,L Freeman,P Tasker,G Van Ameyden,J Spence,Mrs JT Spence, Northside Racing (Mgr: J Gilligan), Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B J Quin), J Barry, M Perry & Prestige Racing 1 (Mgr: S S Roth) Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Flemington Bm84 June 8 over 2520m, 14 len behind Berkshire Breeze with 56kg at $61. First up last campaign 13th of 15 at Flemington Bm84 March 30 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind He's Our Bonneval with 59.5kg at $151. Prefer to see how he returns. |
6 BORIS THORNTON |
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SHIHAB
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R Milligan, Ms V P Milligan, K P McLeod, G Fennelly, Mrs M Fennelly, B C McKenzie, B Cowan & S J Sorensen Last start won by 1.5 len at Gold Coast Cl6 March 15 over 1400m defeating Centrestone carrying 52.5kg at $4.60. Before that 6th of 13 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on February 22 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Red Defcon with 58.5kg at $14. Big chance again. |
8 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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SIZZLING GAL
LIAM BIRCHLEY 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Wessel Thoroughbreds (C Wessel), M A McLean, T J Lynch, J R Hickey, Obes Nobodies (G O'Brien), G Boonkkamp, C Witherspoon, D E Oates, Marshall Thoroughbreds (P Marshall), Mrs A M Hickey, Mrs A Tucker, Mrs A B Speers, Mrs L Jones, I McLean, T Carmichael, Ms H Stewardson, P Mccarthy & Miss C Birchley Second-up. First-up after five months got back early 6th of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hermanita with 60.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on May 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Brave Maso carrying 57.5kg at $9. Maybe a place. |
1 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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TREPORTI
HARRY RICHARDSON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Space Tracker with 56.5kg at $20. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Doomben Cl4 on February 26 over 1350m, 0.5 len behind Chief Witness carrying 57.5kg at $9.50. Form fair but looking to others in this contest. |
15 TAHLIA FENLON |
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CENTRESTONE
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Felgate Holdings, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Nick Vass Bloodstock, R B T Aurisch, EST H A Aurisch, Boeara Holdings (Mgr: Ms D A Dunphy), Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), A B Parkes, Mrs S E Daly, G P Bertram, S M Kelly, C D Delmenico, Mrs A M Hickey & Ms L L Sachr Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Gold Coast Cl6 on March 15 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Shihab with 53kg at $12. The start before that 8th of 14 at this track Bm78 on February 15 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Northern Decree carrying 57kg at $9. Going well and is one of the leading chances. |
5 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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FINE SHOT
NICK WALSH 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG G P Diplock, D J Green, B J Diplock, R W Beak, Mrs B Hackett, J J Dunnett, P R Dunnett & J J Lang Last start 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Gold Jewel on March 15 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Red Defcon with 54kg at $7. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Rockhampton Hcp on February 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Letmeletgo with 57kg at $1.65. Genuine type who gets his chance. |
9 CODY COLLIS |
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NOBLE CONQUEROR
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin), Boeara Holdings (Mgr: Ms D A Dunphy), Paramount Racing (Mgr: Ms K M Wood), C G O Racing, M I Ive, Mrs R A Ive, Mrs R R Grasso, H G Blight, K Jaggar, R W Bell, P Pegram, Hon W R Haylen, C Roberts & Mrs H Wilson At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Space Tracker with 57kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track Bm78 on March 1 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Set To Shine carrying 57.5kg at $8. Others preferred. |
7 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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SILVER WARRIOR
ADAM CAMPTON 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Dr B Chan Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len Gold Coast Poly Bm65 November 23 over 1540m defeating Capital Boss carrying 60kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign second last of 8 at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 June 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind Galaxy General with 58kg at $15. Opened last campaign with a seventh at Gold Coast Poly over 1200m. |
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ANAVINCI
ANNABEL NEASHAM & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy) At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hermanita with 57.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Rosehill Bm72 on February 26 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Imperial Force carrying 59kg at $7.50. Nicely placed and is sure to run well. |
11 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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DEMITASSE
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara) Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a head at Doomben Bm70 March 19 over 1350m defeating Chief Witness with 59kg at $9. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on February 9 over 1400m, nose behind Sobute with 58.5kg at $3.60. In the mix. |
2 N CALLOW |
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MERCHANT FLYER
GRANT ALLARD 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Grand Syndicates Waratah (Mgr: P V Morley) Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by nose Doomben Cl3 October 26 over 1600m defeating El Pensador carrying 58kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 September 4 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Holy Flash with 58.5kg at $12. Looks all set for a positive return. |
3 A MALLYON |
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STAR ACT
LIAM BIRCHLEY 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG A P Carney, Mrs T A Carney, D Barba, Mrs S Barba, J C Teytz, Mrs M Teytz, Miss J A Teytz, E J Mcphee, R W Wilson, P Piras, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Mrs L Connolly, K Connolly, Mrs P Burke & T R Bonello At the latest run 5th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on March 16 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Summer Soiree with 59.5kg at $3.60. The start before that 6th of 16 at Gold Coast Mm F&M on January 17 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Miss Roumbini carrying 55.5kg at $26. Better than recent form suggests and worth including. |
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GENETIC FREAK
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Strong Bloodstock, S F Wood, Strong Bloodstock G F, D Lee, J Compton, T C Scott, T A Gale, P S Dhillon, S L McAlister, C S Thomas, Coffey Bloodstock, B Howell, Smash Crew Racing, D Byron, A S Gage, J Chapman, P S Gage, M Bradstock, M Byron & A R Madigan At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm65 on March 15 over 1400m, 4 len behind Heyoka carrying 60kg at $14. Before that 8th of 14 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Ocean Alps carrying 60.5kg at $21. Will need further improvement to trouble these. |
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