Eagle Farm 31 May 2025
GOING: H(10)
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EVA AIR KINGSFORD SMITH CUP - GROUP 1 1300m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.97) |
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Expecting Rise At Dawn to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. The $1 million Group 1 Kingsford Smith Cup. JOLIESTAR (10) made up a bunch of ground to narrowly miss in the All Aged last time out and has since been given a bit of a freshen up to drop back slightly in trip here. Had a very easy trial in preparation for this and can make her presence felt against this line-up. GIGA KICK (1) was a touch disappointing on face value in the Goodwood but will have taken a lot of benefit from that hit-out and there's no doubting his class. Can return to winning form. BENEDETTA (12) has been just behind the placegetters in elite level of late and has won two from three over this distance range. Genuine top-three aspirations. The well-related BOSUSTOW (13) (half to G1 winner Amelia's Jewel) couldn't have been more impressive when resuming and has earned his shot at this company now. Keep safe from the low draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 10,1,12,13.
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GIGA KICK
CLAYTON DOUGLAS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) Second-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 13 at Morphettville in the G1 The Goodwood on May 10 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Reserve Bank carrying 55kg at $2.10. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Randwick in the G2 Premiere on October 5 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Airman carrying 58.5kg at $3. Certainly worth following up. |
9 M J ZAHRA |
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PRIVATE EYE
JOSEPH PRIDE 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds, P Yates, N Dimitrakis, S Flegman, Ms M Keatinge, Sixth Sense Racing, B Playford, G Lester, P Davidson, D George, M Ross, C Hackett, Martin Thoroughbred Racing, Mrs B Davidson, Ms Laundy, Mrs S Rowden, T Findlay, City Tattersalls Club (Campion), Ms I Brazil & Beams Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 14 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Robusto with 61kg at $6. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Concorde September 7 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind I Am Me with 59.5kg at $11. Everything points to a positive return. |
6 N RAWILLER |
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ROTHFIRE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs V A Heathcote, Miss S R Freeman, A D Perry, J L Becker, J A Tuttiett, Miss S L Blatchford, V J Yates, S Blauw, Mrs S S Argyros, R J Yates, Ms L J Yates, Mrs J Forsyth, K Forsyth, G Conroy, Mrs L Conroy, L T Parnell, C T Tuivaiti, Mrs V Tuivaiti, B Argyros & B J Fullen Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 16 at this track in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Libertad carrying 58.5kg at $18. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 17 over 1200m, in the wet; head behind Sunshine In Paris with 58.5kg at $41. Impressed last start. Can feature with the right run. |
5 TIM CLARK |
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GOLDEN MILE
JAMES CUMMINGS 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Godolphin Last start 3rd of 16 at this track in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Libertad with 58.5kg at $41. Before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 14 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Nicolini Vito carrying 59.5kg at $18. Others seem to have his measure. |
12 JASON COLLETT |
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ZARASTRO
TONY GOLLAN 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Executive RC (J Haimes), H Richardson, N Stafford, H Carlyle, J Cameron, R Albert, R Cowan, A Shead, E Jacobson, A Marmotta, K Llora, M Dowl, C Grimmett, N Walters, C Banner, Haimes Racing (J Haimes), Smeath Racing (D Smeath), Tuivaiti Racing, S Gummerson & Cloudy With A Chance of Schooners (D Dick) Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at this track in the LR Ascot Hcp on April 19 over 1000m, 2 len behind King Kapa with 61kg at $6. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track in the LR Falvelon on December 21 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Cannonball carrying 58kg at $4.20. Others rate better this time. |
8 ANGELA JONES |
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PAYLINE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mrs C L Munce, T D Chivers, B Clulow, C Schembri, L C Henderson, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), More Oxygen (Mgr: P B J Marshall), Mrs J Chivers, Mrs C Chivers, L J Thompson, M Wilde, J Gorgogianis, D Chivers, Kratzie Racing 2022, Kratzie Racing 3022 & Iervese Racing (Mgr: Mrs D Iervese) Last start 3rd of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.5 len behind Sunshine In Paris with 58.5kg at $51. The start before that got back early 9th of 16 at this track in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Libertad carrying 58.5kg at $81. Will need to do even more. |
10 TOMMY BERRY |
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LIBERTAD
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN HORSE 59.0KG M H Wood, D J Ricketts, P L Ward, G W Fielding, G Farah, G A Snow, Mrs D Iervese, J J Roughley, B A Tonkin, Livnthedream & Trilogy Most recently 7th of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Sunshine In Paris with 58.5kg at $26. The start before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track G2 Victory Stakes May 3 over 1200m defeating Jedibeel carrying 58.5kg at $71. Will get back in the run and need a bit of luck. |
7 J MOTT |
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RISE AT DAWN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock, B Douthie, B Hogan, T Cox, R Featherston, T Lane, Dropped Catch Racing (A McHugh), M Canavan, C Rotherham, T Harvey, B Webb, T P J B Racing (J Blight), T Simms, Lindsay Park 17, F G L Racing (A Forster), M Poole, J Poole, B Rouge-Serret & S B M Racing (S Manousopoulos) Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 5 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Stefi Magnetica carrying 51kg at $21. The race before that led to the turn then faded second last of 7 at Flemington in the G1 All-Star Mile on March 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Tom Kitten with 59kg at $17. Worth including in exotics. |
1 ETHAN BROWN |
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DEMOCRACY MANIFEST
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Allam Family Racing (Mgr: S Allam), J Gatt, L B Page, T F McKellar, G W McKellar, T Waters, D Ashford-Wykes & D Brockbank Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Northerly December 7 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 59kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Show County August 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Joliestar with 58.5kg at $19. Plenty of more attractive propositions in this race. |
2 ZAC LLOYD |
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JOLIESTAR
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG B J Lindsay & Mrs J E A Lindsay Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 14 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 57kg at $9. The run before that 9th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Briasa with 56.5kg at $3.30. Key chance capable of going right on with it. |
11 JAMES MCDONALD |
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KIMOCHI
GARY PORTELLI 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Jimmysstar with 57kg at $14. The start before that 5th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 5 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Briasa carrying 56.5kg at $26. Sure to be thereabouts. |
3 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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BENEDETTA
JASON WARREN 5YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Eales Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: L E Eales), B M Wilson, B K Parker, Plodalong-Shocking (Mgr: P Podbury), D Y D (Mgr: R A Elliott), Mrs M Harding, A J Sultana, Lacy Willows Racing (Mgr: C D Wilson) & Blur Racing Syndicate (Mgr: J A Reece) Most recently 4th of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Sunshine In Paris carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. The start before that 5th of 14 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Jimmysstar with 57kg at $21. Leading chance on best form. |
5 JAMIE MELHAM |
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BOSUSTOW
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Rosemont Stud (Mgr: A Mithen), P Walsh, Shapetom (Mgr: C Essex), Cunningham Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: M Cunningham), Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T Scales), Iskander Racing & Breeding, C Leslie, R Chapman, ADM Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding P/L, Rosemont Alliance 3, S Farrell, A Murray, TRCK & AWT Racing Half-brother to Group 1 winner Amelia's Jewel. Second-up. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at Gold Coast G3 Gc Guineas May 10 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Merchant Gold carrying 57kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Gneas Prel on September 21 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Angel Capital carrying 56kg at $8. Great chance to make it two in a row. Going well and looks hard to beat again here. |
4 J PARR |
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AMEENA
ANTONY & SAM FREEDMAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Emirates Park (Mgr: N A H Lootah) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Morphettville in the G1 Sangster on April 26 over 1200m, long-neck behind Charm Stone with 54.5kg at $15. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at Morphettville in the G1 The Goodwood on May 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Reserve Bank with 52.5kg at $8. Not keen on her chances this time. |
11 B MELHAM |
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