Eagle Farm 19 Apr 2025
GOING: G(4)
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LADBROKES ASCOT HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 26) Rail: +3m Entire . (Pent: 5.86) |
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Plenty of pressure from Zarastro, Super Daisy and Liquor battling for the lead over King Kapa.
The $160,000 Listed Ascot Handicap. WANDA ROX (9) loves this course and distance with three wins and a second from just four attempts and will be ready to peak now third-up from the break. Is yet to miss the top-two in eight starts over this sprint journey and should get a gun run in transit from the favourable draw. Ticks plenty of boxes. ZARASTRO (1) resumes here but is a five-time winner around this circuit and Gollan is sure to have him up to the mark first-up. Can return a winner. LIBERTAD (7) is another fresh but has revved up for this with two recent trials and draws the inside marble. Top-three conveyance. SPACEWALK (3) saves his best form for this five-furlong journey and only needs some luck from the outside alley to play a role in the outcome. The well-related LIQUOR (10) (half to G3 winner and G1 placed Tannhauser) best of the rest in a cracking contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Wanda Rox to salute.
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ZARASTRO
TONY GOLLAN 7YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG 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) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2.25 len Gold Coast Mm Sprint January 17 over 1200m defeating The Novelist carrying 58kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at this track in the LR Bribie December 7 over 1000m, a head behind Golden Boom with 57kg at $6. In form and certainly worth following up. |
5 ANGELA JONES |
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| 2 | x717x |
CANNONBALL
TONY GOLLAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Cannonball Syndicate, Dr J A Schuijers, J Wells, K R Willis, D White, G W Dartnell, New Prince Racing, R Oppenhuis, R Mclean, S P J Racing, W O'brien, L Tabone, Murambie Downs Winning Edge Racing, R Wells, Side Quest, Dream A Little Dream, Dub Racing, The Gurus Guinea Pigs, G Pritchard & M Hamill Full-brother to Group 2 winner Marine One. Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Sprint January 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Zarastro with 57kg at $21. First up last campaign seventh of 12 at this track in the LR Bribie December 7 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Golden Boom carrying 55kg at $26. Might need the run. |
3 M HARLEY |
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| 3 | 025x4 |
SPACEWALK
JAMES CUMMINGS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), J W Woodbridge, Stormy Knights Racing, S Patel, Murphy Syndicate, Pet Jac Pty Ltd, C Gook, F J Biviano, G & Y Racing, Reggie Racing, T Inglis, M West, Heritage Racing, The Magicians, J L Farrell, L M Farrell, J Alison, M A Hill, J Pursell & Spacewalk Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Flemington in the LR Ata/Bob Hoysted on March 29 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Joyful Fortune carrying 58kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Flemington in the G3 Rising Fast on November 2 over 1200m, 6 len behind Maharba with 56.5kg at $6. Hard to fault if anywhere near his best. |
11 RYAN MALONEY |
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| 4 | 85212 |
KING KAPA
TONY GOLLAN 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Strong Bloodstock (B Armstrong), B Armstrong, Fremia Racing (B Freeman), D Clifford, B Potter, K C M B (M Brinnand), The Foyers (S Bohringer), D Campbell, I Gabriel, L Gabriel, S Marr, A Boyle, Roll Away Racing (M Brinnand), T McDermott, M McGuire, J Proctor, Georges River Racing (B Hyem) & J Boyle At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at this track Hcp on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Compelling Truth with 60kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 2.75 len at Doomben Hcp February 22 over 1200m defeating Safework carrying 57.5kg at $3.10. Thereabouts last time out. One of the contenders. |
9 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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| 5 | 6058x |
NETTUNO
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), S M George, Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), B A Henschell, P C Barnett, M J Secombe, EM & JB Rea (Mgr: E Rea) & Mrs Z A Daly Resuming. Finished off last campaign eighth of 14 at Gold Coast Mm Sprint January 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Zarastro carrying 56kg at $9. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Sunshine Coast Swiss Ace Swp November 16 over 1000m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Shalaa's Moment with 57kg at $4. Others seem to have his measure. |
6 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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PAYLINE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG 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) Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 0.6 len Sunshine Coast Syndicate Wfa January 4 over 1100m slow track defeating Golden Boom with 58.5kg at $21. First up last campaign third of 10 at this track Cl4-Sw October 19 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Find Your Own carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Can feature with the right run. |
4 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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| 7 | 0203x |
LIBERTAD
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BROWN HORSE 55.0KG Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), M H Wood, D J Ricketts, P L Ward, G W Fielding, Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), G A Snow, Mrs D Iervese, J J Roughley, Livnthedream (Mgr: B D Williamson) & B A Tonkin Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of a year. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Arrowfield April 13 2024 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Joliestar carrying 56.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Rosehill Bm94 February 24 2024 over 1100m, soft track; 33 len behind Red Card carrying 55kg at $8. Keep very safe while fresh. Keep very safe while fresh. |
1 BAILEY WHEELER |
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BRING ME KASH
STEPHEN LEE 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Ms K M Van Haarlem, Mrs P Screnci, V Pitcorn, H J Pitcorn, L Grech, J Pitcorn-Van Haarlem & Deqoque Racing (Mgr: C J Maidment) Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Bm78 on March 15 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Flag Hall with 59kg at $15. Before that second last of 9 at this track Bm90 on March 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Wanda Rox with 56kg at $18. Would have to improve further. |
7 JAKE BAYLISS |
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| 9 | 10x12 |
WANDA ROX
LINDSAY HATCH 6YO BAY MARE 53.0KG D F Degenhardt, Mrs A Bowles, S A Rowe, Ms S Poratt, Mrs A D Urquhart, B F Fisher, J Lamonica, C Caputo, V Caputo, N Di Stella, R Barker, D Carswell, L Carswell & A Davies Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up came from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Bm90 March 1 over 1000m defeating Compelling Truth with 55.5kg at $3.80. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Hcp on March 15 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Steady Ready carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Hard to beat on her best form. |
2 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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| 10 | 16x11 |
LIQUOR
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), B Cross, A Geddes, Mrs C M Bachmann, D W Bachmann, P S Farrugia, M K Lawrence, H S McAlpine, C Arkadieff, S G Sclavos, J O'Sullivan, M Irvine & Mrs J L Van Buynder Half-sister to Group 3 winner and Group 1 placed Tannhauser. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by a neck at Ipswich Bm85 February 19 over 1100m defeating Heroic Miss carrying 59kg at $3. Last start won by a head at Gold Coast Military Rosefm March 15 over 1100m defeating Chinny Boom with 57kg at $11. Looks a strong top-three prospect. |
10 EMILY LANG |
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| 11 | 51641 |
FLAG HALL
LEE FREEDMAN 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG D L Freedman, M D Sullivan, P Zappia, S A Aboud, S J Dash, J R Lindsay, P K Perrins & Ms J V Cleary Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Gold Coast Bm78 March 15 over 1000m defeating Wild Botanica with 59.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at this track Cl6-Sw on February 15 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Burning Bell carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Meets a tougher line-up and prefer others. |
7 RON STEWART |
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| 12 | 48x12 |
SUPER DAISY
TREVOR MILLER 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 53.0KG T N Miller, S C Tilley, Ms K E Xeres, T V Clayton, Ms D L Doherty, E H Stubbs, Ms E D Hill, Ms J Alexander, J A Doherty, M E J Mills & P A Mueller Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.75 len at this track Cl6-Sw March 22 over 1000m defeating Wild Botanica with 55kg at $2.90. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 9 at this track Bm78 on April 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Hurts So Good carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Major player on best form. |
8 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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