Eagle Farm   05 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(6)

XXXX Class 6 Plate 1200m

Track: Soft 7   Rain (Max: 28)   Rail: +1m Entire. (Pent: 6.14)  

Expecting Rhythm Of Love to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. RHYTHM OF LOVE (15) resumes in this but has been plying his trade in much stiffer company in past campaigns and should appreciate the drop back in grade here. Has a solid fresh record with two wins and a second from four first-up attempts and has saluted on all going. Should be right there at the business end. MINTAKA LAD (11) saves his best form for this six-furlong journey and has been knocking on the door of late. Can make his presence felt. SUBSTANTIAL (5) returns from a lay-off. Placed in a recent trial. Opened last campaign with a fifth at Warwick Farm over 1400m. Can figure. BLUE SPINEL (12) best of the rest from the Gollan yard. SUGGESTED PLAY: Rhythm Of Love to win.
1 98x99 SAILOR'S SECRET
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
K M Schweida, Ms J A Makim, G R Makim, G W Bosse, M W P Hutchinson, Dr S P Brown, B J Collins, Mrs B Bosse, Ms B Bosse, Ms J Bosse & J Watson
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming struggled in the run home; second last of 10 at this track Cl6-Sw on March 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Termagant with 60kg at $21. Last start ran last of 9 at this track Bm85 on March 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Lost In Transit with 56.5kg at $20. Needs to find some old form to be competitive here.
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COURTNEY BELLAMY
Red, Black Maltese Cross And Cap
2 510x8 THE FACE
TONY BALL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S W Smith, G J Fulton, Ms V M Smith, M J Hopkins, J McCaig, M Cleaver & R H Williams
Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 9 at Rosehill in the G3 M Mccarten on March 15 over 1100m, 5 len behind Eagle Nest with 53kg at $81. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at this track Cl6-Sw on July 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hold On Honey with 58.5kg at $10. Didn't do enough first-up to raise the hopes.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Purple, Gold Lightning Bolt, Lightning Bolts Cap
3 x1406 HURTS SO GOOD
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J D Sayeg, B L Wheeler, M N Lindenmayer, A Murdoch, S Ireland, D Hawley, B J Simmonds & D O'Brien
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ouroboros with 59.5kg at $9. Before that 10th of 15 at Doomben Bm78 on February 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind He's Heaven with 58kg at $8. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere.
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RYAN MALONEY
Royal Blue, White Arrow And Armbands, Royal Blue Cap, White Arrow
4 46x10 MASTER SHOWMAN
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), M A McLean, M Beitz, B K Cameron, Mrs T Kendrick, D P Hillier, D F Bourke, R S Hooper, Redcliffe Rabbits (Mgr: S A Twomey), L K Wahlstrom, I J Corazzol & K W Chia
Full-brother to four-time Group 1 winner and stallion Trapeze Artist. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. First-up won by a head at Doomben Bm85 February 8 over 1200m defeating Zouperb carrying 57kg at $16. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Doomben Hcp on February 22 over 1200m, 13 len behind King Kapa carrying 53kg at $13. Must improve sharply.
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CODY COLLIS
White, Royal Blue Stars, Royal Blue And White Stars Sleeves And Cap
5 0313x SUBSTANTIAL
TONY GOLLAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Tedwin Bloodstock (Mgr: P Snowden), Spartus Bloodstock (Mgr: G Stambe), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D Thomas), A Pippos & N Amarandos
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track Hcp November 2 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Flying Trapeze carrying 52kg at $3.80. First up last campaign fifth of 12 at Warwick Farm in the LR Civic Stakes June 26 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Diamond Diesel with 54kg at $21. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign.
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EMILY LANG
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 26x11 TOWN CRIER
MATTHEW HOYSTED
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr:AJ Walter),JM Fish,EJ Lucas,PJ Dwyer,O Goddard,P Hickman,K Hogan, R Long,G Seto,D Frohloff,R Bartlett,B Taylor,Mrs S Suckling,C Aspinall,W Parker,S Newlands,Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr:J Martin),Glory Glory Glory (Mgr:S Colling) & Boom Package (Mgr:T Walter)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Doomben Bm70 February 22 over 1110m defeating Certainlycan with 59kg at $11. Second-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Gold Coast Cl4-Sw March 15 over 1200m defeating Adiella carrying 60kg at $10. Hard to fault and should be in the finish again.
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JACK MARTIN
Black, Lime Green Spot And Armbands, Quartered Cap
7 16x14 CHERRY ROSE
JAMIE MCCONACHY
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
J W Sparrow, Mrs S M Sparrow, K M Sparrow & B J Sparrow
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 len at Mackay Cl6-Sw February 21 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Just Super carrying 56.5kg at $1.30. Second run from a spell crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 4th of 13 at this track Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ser Joh with 59.5kg at $9.50. Sure to measure up here.
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Pink, Black Sash
8 6x291 HEROIC MISS
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce, B C Riddle, L J S Smillie, J N Papworth, K Swift, Mrs G P Riddle, The Border Connection, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, Mrs J A Lynch, D Schembri, J Lynch, P J Nelson, J Greaves & Ms T A Spreadborough
Last start won by 1.4 len at this track Cl5 March 26 over 1200m in soft going defeating Elected carrying 55kg at $4.20. Before that 9th of 12 at Gold Coast Military Rosefm on March 15 over 1100m, 3 len behind Liquor carrying 52kg at $21. In the mix on best form.
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TAHLIA FENLON
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
9 25x08 DAYTONA
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Viva Racing (M Lowe), High Calibre Racing (D Maguire), A House, K Asquith, D Singh, Sassy Five, L Rossitto, G Hickey, N Boyle, R Cotton, Australia Pacific Bloodstock Pty Ltd, M Holt, M Heenan, G Licciardello, Goanna Racing, Kirra Beach, M Secombe, Two S J's & MAK, J English & Bringo Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 11th of 15 at Doomben Bm78 on February 22 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind He's Heaven carrying 60kg at $19. Second-up from last on the turn second last of 9 at this track Bm85 on March 15 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Lost In Transit with 56.5kg at $11. Can do much better.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 6x775 FIGHTING IDOL
NEIL HOCKING
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
M B E Moore
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at this track Cg&E Bm70 on February 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Caspernova with 56kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 12 at Doomben Cl4 on February 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Volcanic Love carrying 52kg at $21. Tested again.
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White, Red Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap
11 x2235 MINTAKA LAD
DAVID VANDYKE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
V Trillo
Last start 5th of 9 at this track Bm85 on March 15 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Lost In Transit with 56.5kg at $3.30. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Doomben Bm78 on February 22 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind He's Heaven with 60kg at $2.60. Overdue and is among the leading hopes.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Red, White Stars And Armbands
12 79335 BLUE SPINEL
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
J M Collins, Mrs L A Collins, Mrs C A Spencer, D J Collins & K A Collins
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track Cl6-Sw on March 22 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Super Daisy carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track Cl6-Sw on February 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Burning Bell carrying 56.5kg at $12. Drawn to enjoy a perfect run.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Lime, Gold Stars, Sleeves And Cap
13 1x241 HERMANITA
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs C Munce, H Andrews, B J Rae, A M Penklis, A P Crowe, A M Balzer, C Schembri, T C Perkins, D R Zahnleiter, Miss K J Ostermeyer, I D MacErlich, Mrs P C Parkes, Kratzie Racing 3022, Kratzie Racing 2022 & M Manenica
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at this track F&M Bm78 March 22 over 1200m defeating Field Of Myrtle carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th in a small field at Ipswich Cl4-Sw on February 19 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Party Spirit carrying 56kg at $10. Going well but this might test her.
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Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
14 399x6 MIDORI BEAUTY
MATTHEW DUNN
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Magus Equine Limited (Mgr: W Y C Leung)
Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 13 at this track Bm70 on March 15 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ser Joh with 59.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on September 21 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Russian Sub with 60kg at $5.50. Is a definite threat in this line-up.
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M HARLEY
Maroon, White Eagle And Cap
15 2x00x RHYTHM OF LOVE
JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
C E Holt & Portrush (Mgr: A R Brandwood)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Randwick in the G3 Silver Eagle October 19 over 1300m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Ostraka with 56kg at $81. First up last campaign 13th of 15 at Randwick Bm94 October 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ostraka with 58kg at $21. Goes well at the start of his campaigns.
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A MALLYON
Royal Blue, Red V
16 30x85 IRON GRACE
SCOTT MORRISEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 53.0KG
Mrs D Hoyle & Mrs K F Morrisey
Second run back. First-up after eight months eased back early on 8th of 12 at Ipswich Cl3 on March 13 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Salt Lake Betty with 54kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 16 at Gold Coast Cl3 on March 9 2024 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind This Is One carrying 52kg at $13. Will struggle against these.
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Yellow, Blue Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Red And Yellow Quartered Cap
17 x3213 GALWAY HUSSLER
COREY & KYLIE GERAN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Markham (Mgr: K J O'Brien), Mrs E J Flood, N Hagan, P N Flood, M J Monckton, C G Geran, Mrs A L Van Vegchel, C C Silva, Ms E Moore, Mrs W A Augustin, B M Hansen, D Holder, Ms L J Grant, J C R Eastwell, J P Barbeler, Mrs B L Barbeler & K J O'Brien
At the latest run rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 9 at this track F&M Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Hermanita carrying 54kg at $11. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at Toowoomba Bm58 March 8 over 1200m defeating Pitavago carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Maybe a place.
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ROBBIE DOLAN
Turquoise, Hot Pink GG Racing Logo, Diagonal Halves Sleeves, Hooped Cap