Eagle Farm 07 Jan 2026
GOING: G(4)
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MAGIC MILLIONS CARNIVAL BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 29) Rail: +6m Entire. (Pent: 5.87) |
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Heesen and Flying Aurelius can be prominent. They'll go like the clappers in this. FLYING AURELIUS (6) showed plenty of potential winning his first three career outings before just missing the frame at the past couple. Has been very heavily supported in all five outings to date and where there's smoke there's fire. Will prove hard to toss. BLUE SPINEL (3) is a three-time winner here on her home circuit and gets the deadly Gollan/Maloney combination. Right in this contest from the favourable draw. The well-related HEESEN (9) (half to 2xG3 winner California Zimbol) is one from one over this course and distance and gets 3kg off with the claim. Top-three credentials. SIRKEL (14) is usually thereabouts and looks one for the multiples. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 6,3,9,14
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BEWS
STUART KENDRICK 6YO BAY GELDING 63.0KG S W Kendrick, High Calibre Racing, J Corazzol, Mrs J M O'Keefe, E Daunt, W J Daunt, S L Jimmieson, R I Darrah, J Clark, J S Galligan, R E Parker, K J Gibson, P Lobegeiger, G X Ryan, C H Andreas, S Narrainsawmy, R Lewski, Kratzie Racing No.56, B Powell & Saintly Connection Racing (Mgr: B R Doyle) At the latest run 4th of 8 at Doomben Cl5 on December 12 over 1350m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Voracious with 57kg at $7.50. The run before that from last on the turn 8th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on November 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Poster Girl carrying 57.5kg at $17. Expect he will make amends. |
10 JAI WILLIAMS |
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UNSTOPABULL
CHRIS WALLER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Jalana, A R Gonzalez, A S Charlwood, H Sidaros, Y Sidaros, P W Griffin, W Horder, G Maggs, BCHAMPS Racing, A Bridgewater, Zecchin Cassidy Racing, G Newbery, A P J J Walsh, M J Dover, Ready 4 Racing, Yellow Stone Racing, R Orley & D Pollard Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on December 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Amuseantes with 58kg at $4.20. Second run from a spell 10th of 12 at this track Bm70 on December 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Bluepinot carrying 58kg at $12. Others have better credentials. |
7 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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BLUE SPINEL
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG J M Collins, Mrs L A Collins, Mrs C A Spencer, D J Collins & K A Collins Last start 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl5 on December 19 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Mister Bianco with 56kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Ipswich Cl5 on November 26 over 1100m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Party Spirit carrying 57kg at $3.50. Looks ready to break through. |
3 EMILY LANG |
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BRAVELY
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Viva Racing, Craftsmen Punting Association, Tips and Beers, Australia Pacific Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Balman Racing, O Jurman, P R English, J E English, G P Fisher, R I Darrah, M J Halle, B S Turner, J Goodall, L Bobbermien, C L Bobbermien, J E Grant, W C Bradnam, Rozjen Racing & K G McCarroll Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd in a small field at Lismore Bm82 on December 19 over 1110m, 0.8 len behind Lady Wardell carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm68 on May 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Chakra Boy with 60kg at $9. Has the job ahead this time. |
2 A MALLYON |
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IMPENDOR
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Calladunn, D J Armstrong & Mrs M Bolster Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Randwick Highway-C3 on November 4 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Petticoat with 59.5kg at $3.50. Second-up 4th of 9 at Ipswich Cg&E Cl3 on December 3 over 1100m, long-neck behind The Hamo with 59.5kg at $4.60. Worth following up. |
9 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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FLYING AURELIUS
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG G D Pease Second-up today. Last outing raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Bm70 on December 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Esjay carrying 56.5kg at $1.60. At only start last preparation 4th of 9 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on June 4 over 1350m, slow going 5 len behind Castillian with 60kg at $2.15. Rates highly and expected to finish much closer. |
5 DANIEL MOOR |
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SISTINE EXPLORER
JOHN SMERDON 7YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), P T Murray, W A McTaggart, Mrs A L Noblet & Kratzie Racing No.23 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) Second run back. First-up after eight months 7th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm68 on December 19 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Hiatus carrying 57.5kg at $20. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at this track F&M Bm70 on February 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Valetudo with 62.5kg at $51. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
6 JUSTIN HUXTABLE |
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ESTRONDO
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1, Defined Benefit Racing, Billiard Roll Racing, Repeat Racing 3, Mrs S Flint, A Beilby, A R Nicholson, B B Bignell, B M Robison, G J Birrer, G Nicholson, G S Dyett, J Evans, Mrs M Graham, R Brodel, S Mcgarvey, Mrs T F O'Neill & S Buchanan Second run back. First-up after four months 6th of 12 at this track 3&4yo Bm70 on December 27 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Saxobushi with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Doomben Darby Mccarthy on May 24 over 1110m, slow going 4.5 len behind Belegato with 56kg at $101. Is a definite threat in this line-up despite a bad draw. |
11 V DURIC |
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HEESEN
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), Aldine Racing (Mgr: M D Skinner), Banjo Racing (Mgr: Mrs A C Freedman) & Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell) Half-sister to dual-Group 3 winner California Zimbol. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on December 12 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Amuseantes carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 4th of 8 at Doomben F&M Bm70 on November 29 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Balance The Books carrying 58.5kg at $10. Will take plenty of beating. |
9 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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SHE OURS
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG R S PassmoreC C Lean, S S Lean, W W Markwell, & R K Brooks Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on December 12 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Amuseantes with 57kg at $5.50. Before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on November 22 over 1400m, 4 len behind Waku Waku carrying 57.5kg at $8. Maybe a place. |
4 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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SIMPLY FUN
KELLY SCHWEIDA 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG A K Voller Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Doomben Bm68 August 27 over 2050m, 0.5 len behind Lupine with 58kg at $12. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Doomben Cl1 June 11 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Noble Decree carrying 57.5kg at $12. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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SPIETHTACULAR
TONY GOLLAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG T G Musty, B J K Lumsden, G Stevenson, Mrs S Baggett, W K Theunissen, S Spoljaric, G Shepherd, Mrs M Robson, Miss N James, H J Kernaghan, A M Dalton, Tradepro Punters (Mgr: S P Starkey) & J Musty Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm68 on December 19 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Hiatus with 58kg at $2. The race before that favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Gold Coast Poly Bm65 November 29 over 1100m defeating Zouthur carrying 56kg at $1.55. Well-placed to make amends. |
16 CHELSEA BAKER |
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FAIRWAY CHOICE
KURT GOLDMAN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG K J Belsham, M A Geritz, D Belsham, C R Belsham, Mrs J Smith & R Gurr Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Ipswich Bm65 March 21 over 1700m, soft track; 5 len behind The Catch carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl3 January 1 2025 over 1200m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Pivotal Lad with 56.5kg at $2.80. Finds a nice race to launch the campaign. |
8 ANGELA JONES |
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SIRKEL
JACK BRUCE 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG C Bennett, Flying Start No 12 (Mgr: C Bennett), CD Hewitt, Blended Syndications (Mgr: T Coonan), S D O'Brien, M G Lees, P Gerrard, N P Rush, G W Kerr, B.J & A.K Paterson (Mgr: B J Paterson), C Walsh, S A Baker, Mrs M Maltam, J Hallam, R T Coates, B A Halligan, C Berry & P J Davies At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl2 on December 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Lone Artist carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on December 7 over 1400m, long-neck behind Nightstick carrying 58kg at $1.60. Has ability and is sure to run well again. |
6 BEN THOMPSON |
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LA SOEUR
LES KELLY 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG G R Ryan & Mrs L A Ryan Full-sister to Group 2 winner Glistening. Second-up. First-up after two months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Gold Coast Bm68 on December 19 over 1100m, 2 len behind Hiatus carrying 56.5kg at $71. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Gold Coast Bm65 on June 14 over 1200m, 5 len behind Lion Class carrying 55.5kg at $26. Looking to others. |
1 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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FIREFORCE
KELLY SCHWEIDA 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Double J (Mgr: Ms J T O'Duffy), Mrs D E McCauley, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs V A F Schweida, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, Mrs N J M Delaney, Mrs S Hansen, Mrs J C Basnett & Ms S E Watkins Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at Ipswich Bm65 September 3 over 1700m, 6 len behind Cherish The Day with 58kg at $14. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 May 30 over 1000m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Break Free with 59.5kg at $6. Might be better off following this outing. |
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