Eagle Farm   11 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(3)

LADBROKES SPRING HOSTED POTS BENCHMARK 80 Handicap 1800m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 29)   Rail: True Entire Course.. (Pent: 5.81)  

Solid tempo with Kaluakoi leading from Without Revenge and Valimi. Former Victorian KALUAKOI (9) got the job done when having his first run for the new stable before maybe suffering from the dreaded second-up syndrome last time out. Strips fitter now third-up from the spell and looks ready for the step-up to the 1800m trip. Should prove tough to hold out. VICTORY FLAME (13) has placed two from two over this distance range and is usually thereabouts. Needs some luck from the wide draw but can make his presence felt. VALIMI (3) has put back-to-back victories together and gets a stack of weight off with the 3kg claim. Hard to ignore winning form. CANBERRA LEGEND (4) settled back from wide out last time then got home nicely to finish second over 1625m at Toowoomba. Steps up in journey now and is in the mix. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 9,13,3,4.
1 81546 WITHOUT REVENGE
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G M Goodrum, C G Geran, Six Tees Racing Syndicate (Mgr: J Tomlinson), P N Flood, Pinehurst Racing (Mgr: G G Affleck), Miss S L Bird, Glory Glory Glory, G W Spies, N J Payne, R J Hawkswell, Miss N M McDonald & K W Cockburn
Last start 6th of 12 at Lismore Lismorecup Mb87 on September 26 over 1526m, 2 len behind Flywheel carrying 55kg at $13. The start before that 4th of 12 at Birdsville Hcp on September 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Testator Silens carrying 63.5kg at $6. Competitive of late but likely to struggle against this line-up.
1
JAI WILLIAMS
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap
2 2x118 GALANO
MATTHEW DUNN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Arrowfield Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: J M Messara), S M H Shek, L Chan, A Lupis, Mrs J S Willis & A J Shaw
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Tuncurry Tunc Cup Mbm82 on September 12 over 1600m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Lugh with 58.5kg at $7. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Canterbury Bm72 July 23 over 1550m in soft going defeating Delrico carrying 59kg at $3.60. Might struggle again.
6
A MALLYON
Black And Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Cap
3 04711 VALIMI
KRIS LEES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
L Petagna, W W Guest, Lees Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K A Lees), M M Hogg, A J Blackshaw, R E Bowen, J G S Singh, A K Fuge, A Pazman, C J Sneddon, D V Redgrove, Mrs S A Redgrove, P Filipovic, B D Farrelly, D L Forward, Mrs N Malone, Mrs J Cross, Mrs S Grayson & Mrs J Guest
At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track Cl3-Sw September 24 over 1830m defeating Second Sun carrying 60kg at $4.60. Before that won by 1.5 len at Ipswich Cl3-Sw September 10 over 1710m defeating Loch Awe carrying 58.5kg at $3.90. Racing well and is among the winning hopes again.
2
JACE MCMURRAY
Apple Green, Navy Blue Sash, Navy Blue And Yellow Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 28672 CANBERRA LEGEND
PETER ROBL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm80 on September 27 over 1625m, head behind Ludovisi carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that failed to make an impression; 7th of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on September 6 over 2200m, 8 len behind Piggyback carrying 59kg at $11. Among the place chances.
3
RORY HUTCHINGS
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands
5 4x514 UNCOMMON VALOUR
MICHAEL NOLAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs V E Mcneilly, Ms S Mcneilly, Ms S L Mcneilly, A R Franke, W S Brewer, C D Tait, A J Catlow, S F Buckle & P J Mcgrath
Last start 4th of 9 at Toowoomba Bm80 on September 27 over 1625m, 1.1 len behind Ludovisi with 56.5kg at $8. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at Warwick Hcp September 11 over 1350m defeating Celestial Harbour with 55kg at $16. Tougher this time.
5
DANIEL MOOR
Dark Blue, White Maltese Cross, Sleeves And Cap
6 x5005 MORNING SUN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
ANR Morning Sun, Nellies, R H Sloane, T J I Boyd, M G Williams, Mrs J A Jarvin, BLG Racing, Mrs D L Fitzgerald, G A Fitzgerald, P H Ridge, M D Russell, M J Weston, C J Reen, Ms J V Borg, T A Horoch, P R Farley, Cranky Pants, Hon. G J Williamson, M J Anderson & Club Sport Syndications 3
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Warwick Farm Bm72 on September 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Brosnan with 57.5kg at $26. Before that did the work up front then tired 11th of 15 at Caulfield Bm78 on August 30 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Unlimited carrying 57.5kg at $51. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
11
RYAN MALONEY
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
7 73045 TWIGMAN
PAUL SHAILER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P G Tighe), P L Shailer, P J Gray & C S Dufficy
Last start 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm70 on September 20 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Make A Call with 61kg at $10. The race before that got back early 11th of 14 at this track Bm78 on August 23 over 2206m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Celestial Fury carrying 57kg at $21. Making headway. Hard to beat on his best form.
9
M RODD
Dark Blue, White M, Epaulettes And Pom Pom
8 52852 LA COMETA
SHAUN DWYER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs G A Dwyer, J R Raymont, G Astone, D MacDonald, P E McLean, A E Mclean, G Rodgers, B J McCormack, R I M Pender, P L Rayner, W W Markwell, R S Passmore, Ms M Lowe & Miss K Harvey
Most recently 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on September 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Atmosphere carrying 54kg at $10. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track Bm85 on August 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Give Giggles with 54kg at $21. Unbeaten at the distance and could sneak into the finish here.
5
EMILY LANG
Pink, Black Skull, Black And Pink Hearts Sleeves, Black Cap
9 06x14 KALUAKOI
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Sutton Park Racing (Mgr: M S Sowerby)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 0.8 len at Gold Coast Bm70 September 6 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Liberty Steps carrying 58kg at $5. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm70 on September 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Lady Lucifer carrying 60kg at $6. Steps out over this journey for the first time but he is cherry-ripe now.
4
M HARLEY
Dark Blue, White Flame, White Stripe Sleeves, Cuffs And Peak
10 1x482 SECOND SUN
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds, F Cook, R Hill, Mrs R Phelps, Ms B Mcloughlin, A Mcmaster, R Caldwell, D Minton, G Dingle, J Gorgogianis, M Perrett, PROF B Austin, C Lutter, S Muir, D Gwynne, S McLay, Mrs C Cook, Billborny Racing, The Three Monkeys & Proven Iffranesia
Half-brother to Group 3 winner Beadman. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at this track Cl3-Sw on September 24 over 1830m, 0.8 len behind Valimi carrying 60kg at $6. The run before that 8th of 12 at Doomben Bm70 on September 6 over 1615m, 5 len behind Exceed Speed carrying 60kg at $7.50. One of the major players.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
11 411x5 BIG TICKET BOY
LINDSAY GOUGH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Miss V Paolino, P J Gallagher, M T Flynn, D B Flynn, G Dranganoudis, G H Keane, A Mantsio, A T Mitchell, Mrs K L Campbell, A S Bath, Miss M L Boyle, D J Mitchell, B Bath, C Bath & D E Gough
Second-up. First-up after a year 5th of 12 at this track Bm68 on September 24 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Disney Castle carrying 59.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on August 7 2024 over 1640m, slow going 1.5 len behind Free Carry with 57kg at $10. Not keen on his chances.
14
TIFFANI BROOKER
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And Cap
12 25453 LET FLY
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
7YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
C G Geran & C J Creevey
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Lismore Bm82 on September 26 over 2110m, 2.75 len behind Connecticut carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 8 at Toowoomba Bm70 on September 13 over 1890m, slow going 7 len behind Marenaro carrying 56kg at $4. Still favouring others today.
12
ROBBIE DOLAN
Navy Blue, Gold Vee, Hooped Sleeves, Seams Cap
13 19832 VICTORY FLAME
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
S Man
Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 11 at this track Bm60 on September 20 over 1820m, nose behind Evelyn May carrying 60kg at $3.40. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Ipswich Bm65 on September 3 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Cherish The Day with 59.5kg at $4. Nice effort last time. Key chance expected to feature.
7
BEN THOMPSON
Silver, Navy Blue Diamond Band, Navy Blue And Gold Checked Sleeves, Navy Blue Quarters Cap
14 53241 SWEET PROPOSAL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  MARE 52.0KG
Triple Crown Syndications. (Mgr: S D Manion), L W Miller, S Bowen, A W Hollis, A D Lindsay, Mrs J M Nobbs, G B McDonald, S V Nolan, M Pavone, Mrs M L King, S D Manion, J C Williams, Big Blue Stallions, D L King, Mrs V N Jackson, C Tulloch, M W Wigney, Mrs S J Wigney & Ms C L Willis
Most recently 4th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on September 21 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Zaher carrying 59.5kg at $3. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Gold Coast Bm75 on September 6 over 1800m, slow going 1.0 len behind Scarlet Prince with 54.5kg at $2.30. Not far away last time. In the right race this time and is definitely worth including.
3
HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo