Eagle Farm   30 Aug 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

CELEBRATING 160 YEARS OF EAGLE FARM OPEN Handicap 1400m

Track: Good 4   Clear (Max: 19)   Rail: +0.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.84)  

Solid tempo anticipated with Slippin' Jimmy leading the way. BULLION BOY (10) resumed in fine fashion with a strong win here before just running into one better over this track and trip last time out. Winning rider Cartwright reunites in the saddle and should be going very close again. AMUR (3) has gotten better with each run this time in and that culminated with a solid win over this course and distance at the latest effort. Ready to peak now and should measure up. SLIPPIN' JIMMY (6) goes well over this seven-furlong journey with two wins and a second from four attempts and gets plenty of weight relief with the 3kg claim. Top-three conveyance. KRONENBOURG (2) gets the reliable Gollan/Maloney combination and may run a race while fresh. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Bullion Boy.
1 5340x DUCASSE
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Winkurra Colts (Mgr: M J Freedman), Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), P T O'Brien, Rifa Mustang (Mgr: Ms Y Hu), Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), T E Kennedy, Aldine Racing (Mgr: M D Skinner), G R Dwyer, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: G J Diamond), W J Hawkins & Sledmere Stud
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Scone in the LR Scone Cup May 16 over 1600m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Tavi Time with 55.5kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by head Rosehill Jamesruse February 22 over 1400m defeating Headley Grange with 56kg at $4.40. Has claims if presented on song.
7
M HARLEY
Red, Yellow Seams And Cap
2 5139x KRONENBOURG
TONY GOLLAN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
T Daffy, D Lucey, R H Morrison, L D O'Dwyer, F Potgleter, Mrs M Lucey & Mrs C Daffy
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at this track in the LR Brisbane Hcp April 26 over 1600m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Tenzing with 53kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Bm78 October 5 over 1350m, 2.75 len behind Corfe Castle carrying 61kg at $5.50. Can run a bold race.
2
RYAN MALONEY
Royal Blue, Red Crossed Sashes, White Seams And Cap
3 9x741 AMUR
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Executive Race Club (Mgr: J Haimes), R Albert, M Burgess, J Cameron, L Cameron, S Cox, D Dick, F Driscoll, K Goetze, Haimes Racing (Mgr: J Haimes), L Hoffman, S Pritchard, S Reilly, Smeath Racing (Mgr: D Smeath), Tuivaiti Racing (Mgr: R Tuivaiti), R Cowan, D Cox, N McPhillips & N Stafford
Most recently won by a neck at this track Hcp August 9 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Bullion Boy with 54kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 8 at Doomben Bm85 on July 26 over 1350m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Super Duck carrying 60kg at $10. Multiple winner over this distance and worth following up.
8
BEN THOMPSON
Black, Gold Spots, Black Sleeves And Cap
4 53037 ASTERO
MATTHEW SMITH
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 55.0KG
Bitcoyne (Mgr: D Coyne), A Grant, Philzio (Mgr: H Phillips), S Lynch, Mrs K Stevenson, E Garcia, Ms D Hudson, S Reid, Ms J Berry, M May, Mrs S Taylor, J Payne, G Brown, Feelz (Mgr: J Cunningham), Oz Racing P/L (Mgr: B Saxild), Ms S Sproats, H Tsigaras, Ms J Aldous & T Urwin
At the latest run second last of 8 at Rosehill Bm94 on August 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4.5 len behind Cloudland carrying 55.5kg at $21. The run before that second last in a small field at Rosehill Bm94 on August 2 over 1300m, on a wet track; 6 len behind The Novelist carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Struggling and looking to others.
6
DAMIEN THORNTON
White, Green Checks, Royal Blue Sleeves And Checked Cap
5 5582x SINGER SARGENT
JAMES MOORE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
C J Nilon, Ms K L Avison & Mrs J R Piper
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Sunshine Coast Poly Bm60 May 11 over 2000m, a nose behind Savannah Gangster with 58.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Sunshine Coast Hcp February 28 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind This'llbetheone with 54kg at $51. Will find this tougher than what he was up against prior to a spell and hard to see him improving enough to feature in this.
1
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Purple, Cerise Four Diamonds, Diamond Armbands And Cap
6 x4231 SLIPPIN' JIMMY
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 53.0KG
The Big Seal (Mgr: E L Lehmann), K L Hill, Albury's Own (Mgr: P A Mathewson), S Dodds, T J Brown, G Doherty, R G Whalley, D Souvannavong, High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), G D Rowden, D Sutton, P W Clayton, S P Mayer & S Nand
Most recently won by 1.75 len at Doomben Cg&E Cl6 August 16 over 1350m defeating Taltarni Fields carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Before that 3rd of 13 at Coffs Harbour Dan Baker on August 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Sammy Conquers All with 56.5kg at $3.10. Strong chance from a low draw.
3
STACEY CALLOW
White, Green Dollar Sign, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 3121x QUEEN AIR
TONY GOLLAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Mrs Z A Daly, C Gralow, M G Buys, Ms R Wilczak, Australasian Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Bourke), M Digby, P T Smith & Dr J R Ramsay
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len Gold Coast Gc Mayors Vase January 24 over 2050m slow track defeating Diablo Bolt carrying 52kg at $2.05. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Doomben Bm85 November 30 over 1350m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Ovidius carrying 53kg at $6. Capable of a bold return.
5
EMILY LANG
Lime, Gold Stars, Sleeves And Cap
8 324x3 MAGNATEAR
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
Ms K A Fawcett, T Cranfield, Black Type Bloodstock Rackoon, K G Shepherd, Black Type Bloodstock, C A Kiers, D S Smart, Dr G W Moore, Humpty Dumpty Racing, Gully Boys, M R Washbourne, T P Johns, Geetobool Racing, Thoroughbred Girls No.5 & D P West
Second run back. First-up after four months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Rosehill Bm78 on August 2 over 1100m, in the wet; 4 len behind Ravenclaw carrying 60kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Newcastle Midway Bm72 on November 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Harlow Mist carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
4
CEJAY GRAHAM
Black, White Fleur De Lys, Stars On Sleeves
9 x6x26 RISE OF THE MASSES
JACK BRUCE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Hcp on July 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Living Free carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on August 2 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Sailor's Secret with 57.5kg at $3.50. Facing another stiff test today.
6
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Yellow, White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 46x12 BULLION BOY
LINDSAY GOUGH
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 52.0KG
L J Gough, L Carwardine, G Dranganoudis, DF Farah, P J Gallagher, G H Keane, M J Kingman, D J Mitchell, K Mok, G L Thorne, D J Wrangell, D B Flynn, M T Flynn, M J Hayes & D A Heskett
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up favourite; settled well back; won by 0.5 len at this track Bm78 July 19 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Caspernova carrying 59kg at $21. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Hcp on August 9 over 1400m, on a slow track; neck behind Amur with 52.5kg at $2.80. Shapes as a key runner.
4
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And Cap
11 850x3 KAIZAD
JACK BRUCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N Moller, Mrs E K Grant, P Cornish, Miss J E De Groot, Ms A E Perry, A J Perry, P Lobegeiger, S J Smyth, M Kelly, Hay & Hill (Mgr: Ms R R Hay), M Williams, A Sellers, Mrs L De Villecourt, P J Knoke & S B M Racing (Mgr: S Manousopoulos)
Second-up. First-up after eight months 3rd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm75 on August 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bonded Affair carrying 60kg at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on November 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Regal Vow with 57.5kg at $15. Should be thereabouts.
4
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star