Eagle Farm 14 Jun 2025
GOING: G(3)
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THE STAR STRADBROKE HANDICAP - GROUP 1 1400m Track: Good 4 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 5.82) |
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Good pace from The Instructor, Front Page and Rise At Dawn. The time-honoured $3 million Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap. WAR MACHINE (7) has been super impressive in all three runs since joining the Hayes barn and looks to be on an upward trajectory. Has won three from four over this seven-furlong journey and only needs some luck slotting in from the widish draw to be right there at the business end. GOLDEN MILE (6) looked the winner at one stage in the Kingsford Smith Cup last weekend and seems to be back to a semblance of form. Maps perfectly from gate two and another strong performance is on the cards. RISE AT DAWN (13) will be better for that first-up hit-out and is another to draw favourably. Top-three prospects on best efforts. THE INFLICTOR (16) has been racing well in lesser company and has earned his shot at this grade now. Can fill the frame with any luck in running. The old boy ROTHFIRE (2) showed he still had some life in his legs last time out and gets McDonald on to navigate from the sticky draw. Next in line. SUGGESTED PLAY: War Machine to get the Group 1.
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PRIVATE EYE
JOSEPH PRIDE 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds, P Yates, N Dimitrakis, S Flegman, Ms M Keatinge, Sixth Sense Racing, B Playford, G Lester, P Davidson, D George, M Ross, C Hackett, Martin Thoroughbred Racing, Mrs B Davidson, Ms Laundy, Mrs S Rowden, T Findlay, City Tattersalls Club (Campion), Ms I Brazil & Beams Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 20 at Randwick in the G2 Ingham December 14 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Robusto carrying 61kg at $6. Previously first-up; fourth of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Concorde September 7 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind I Am Me with 59.5kg at $11. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. In the mix if he is anywhere near his best. |
9 N RAWILLER |
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ROTHFIRE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 7YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Mrs V A Heathcote, Miss S R Freeman, A D Perry, J L Becker, J A Tuttiett, Miss S L Blatchford, V J Yates, S Blauw, Mrs S S Argyros, R J Yates, Ms L J Yates, Mrs J Forsyth, K Forsyth, G Conroy, Mrs L Conroy, L T Parnell, C T Tuivaiti, Mrs V Tuivaiti, B Argyros & B J Fullen Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 16 at this track in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Libertad carrying 58.5kg at $18. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; head behind Sunshine In Paris with 58.5kg at $41. Hard to fault and can go on with it. |
13 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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DESERT LIGHTNING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Barneswood Farm Limited (Mgr: Mrs S C Green) Last start 2nd of 15 at this track in the LR Spear Chief on June 7 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Transatlantic with 61kg at $10. The run before that 10th of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 17 over 1200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Sunshine In Paris carrying 58.5kg at $41. Others seem to have his measure. |
1 TOMMY BERRY |
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KIMOCHI
GARY PORTELLI 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Last start 4th of 10 at this track in the G1 K-Smith Cup on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Joliestar carrying 57kg at $8.50. The race before that ran last of 14 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 11 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 57kg at $14. Encouraging effort last start. Top chance. |
14 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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YELLOW BRICK
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Mrs L J Sears, Ms M L Sears & Mrs S E Wee Having second run back today. Last run couldn't go on with it; 11th of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 24 over 1350m, 6 len behind War Machine carrying 60kg at $20. At only start last preparation 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Mm Qtis on January 17 over 1300m, 3 len behind Hidden Wealth carrying 61kg at $4. Will need to do a bit more. |
7 A MALLYON |
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GOLDEN MILE
JAMES CUMMINGS 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Godolphin At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track in the G1 K-Smith Cup on June 7 over 1300m, slow going nose behind Joliestar carrying 59kg at $26. The start before that 3rd of 16 at this track in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Libertad carrying 58.5kg at $41. Going well and is a strong winning hope. |
2 JASON COLLETT |
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WAR MACHINE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), N & Mrs J Griffin, G Robinson, B Hollow, S Kay, Ms M Keating, G & Mrs S Lygoyris, A Byron, A Williams, K McCaul, J Hart, M Davies, D Wallace & J Wallace Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at Doomben G3 Brc Sprint May 24 over 1350m defeating Far Too Easy with 56.5kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Caulfield Bm100 May 10 over 1400m defeating Jimmy The Bear carrying 58kg at $1.90. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it. |
12 TIM CLARK |
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PAYLINE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG 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) At the latest run second last of 10 at this track in the G1 K-Smith Cup on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Joliestar with 59kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 17 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Sunshine In Paris with 58.5kg at $51. Looks tested in this field. |
6 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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PUNCH LANE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 53.0KG William St (Mgr: M Ramsden) At the latest run 8th of 11 at this track in the G2 Moreton Cup Swp on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Front Page carrying 56kg at $10. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Hawkesbury G3 Hawk Cup May 3 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Osipenko with 57.5kg at $2.30. Looking to others. |
16 RACHEL KING |
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FRONT PAGE
MATTHEW DALE 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 52.0KG P M Duryea, M G Duryea, Ms B M Duryea, J N Edmunds, M K S Goodger, Miss P A Lindsay, A T Cronin, Mrs C L Wallace, M Owen, Barwood Racing (Mgr: K P Naish), S McLellan, A L Apps & S J Gray At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at this track G2 Moreton Cup Swp June 7 over 1200m in soft going defeating Hidden Wealth carrying 55kg at $4.40. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading 11th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jokers Grin with 58.5kg at $5.50. Must be respected. |
15 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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ROBUSTO
BJORN BAKER 5YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Darby Racing Robusto, G F Boyd, R P Commisso, W D D Racing, Couldn't Could We, D A Gingell, B A Hodgson, A G Hodgson, Tradie Saturday, Mrs D E Kleidon, HuntyMcHud Racing, J F Neilsen, Mrs M J Neven, J W Stone, Grand Reserve, C M Vardy, Waverley Racing, Longshot Rock, A D edwards & J Pizanias First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Wyong The Lakes January 11 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Waterford with 59kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Rosehill Bm88 July 20 over 1300m slow track defeating Gravina carrying 59.5kg at $9. Will need to do a bit more. |
14 K MCEVOY |
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FAR TOO EASY
DAVID MCCOLM 6YO B/BR GELDING 52.0KG D McColm, Mrs J L Mccolm, D J Wardlaw & Mrs M M Wardlaw Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 16 at this track in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Libertad with 58.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 24 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind War Machine with 59kg at $26. Meets a tougher line-up and prefer others in this contest. |
8 REGAN BAYLISS |
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RISE AT DAWN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 52.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock, B Douthie, B Hogan, T Cox, R Featherston, T Lane, Dropped Catch Racing (A McHugh), M Canavan, C Rotherham, T Harvey, B Webb, T P J B Racing (J Blight), T Simms, Lindsay Park 17, F G L Racing (A Forster), M Poole, J Poole, B Rouge-Serret & S B M Racing (S Manousopoulos) Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at this track in the G1 K-Smith Cup on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Joliestar carrying 59kg at $16. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Flemington in the G1 All-Star Mile on March 8 over 1600m, 4 len behind Tom Kitten with 59kg at $17. Tough to beat on best form. |
3 DECLAN BATES |
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THE INSTRUCTOR
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, SJV (Mgr: T Wilson), S Laidlaw, Nova Clause (Mgr: P Smith), E Taylor, J Bonnici, G Daniels, Miss N Fletcher, V Harink, M Gleadow, R Peel, Rabbits Racing (Mgr: P Natoli), Last Five Percent (Mgr: W Gatt), G Baker, K Boghossian & Diesel n Scrub Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at Scone LR Luskinstar May 17 over 1300m in soft going defeating Whinchat with 56kg at $5.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 1 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Compelling Truth with 60kg at $3.90. In the mix. |
11 JETT STANLEY |
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BOSUSTOW
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 3YO BAY COLT 51.0KG Rosemont Stud (Mgr: A Mithen), P Walsh, Shapetom (Mgr: C Essex), Cunningham Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: M Cunningham), Matha Bloodstock (Mgr: T Scales), Iskander Racing & Breeding, C Leslie, R Chapman, ADM Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding P/L, Rosemont Alliance 3, S Farrell, A Murray, TRCK & AWT Racing Half-brother to Group 1 winner Amelia's Jewel. Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 6 len at Gold Coast G3 Gc Guineas May 10 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Merchant Gold with 57kg at $7.50. Last start 6th of 15 at Doomben in the G3 Fred Best on June 4 over 1350m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Spicy Martini with 57kg at $2.45. Can do much better this time. |
10 ZAC LLOYD |
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THE INFLICTOR
CRAIG COUSINS 4YO BAY GELDING 51.0KG A K Turner, Mrs M A Turner, R Fronis, Mrs V M Fronis, Mrs N Smith, C Smith, Ms E A Gillard, C A Cousins, D J Hannigan, Mrs J Hannigan & Bond 007 Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at Doomben Bm85 May 24 over 1350m on a soft track defeating Sir Artie with 61.5kg at $3.10. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast in the LR Atc Trophy on May 10 over 1200m, on heavy track; 1.5 len behind Rockribbed carrying 53kg at $6. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it. |
5 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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FIRESTORM
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY MARE 51.0KG E G C Ritchie Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 12th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster April 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Stefi Magnetica carrying 50kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up won by head Rosehill G2 Millie Fox February 22 over 1300m defeating Dark Glitter carrying 54kg at $7.50. Capable of a bold return. |
16 RON STEWART |
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SPICY MARTINI
TOBY EDMONDS & STEPHEN MCLEAN 3YO BAY FILLY 49.0KG Miss H R Penfold, A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), C G White, D J Tamblyn, D J Tamblyn, A Daffy, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), D L Turner, K R Green, B A Membrey, S F Loughran, M R Magarry & Just S (Mgr: P J Sullivan) At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Doomben G3 Fred Best June 4 over 1350m in soft going defeating Media World with 55kg at $10. The race before that 9th of 15 at Gold Coast in the G3 Gc Guineas on May 10 over 1200m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Bosustow carrying 55kg at $5. This harder and others seem to have her measure. |
4 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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COLEMAN
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY COLT 50.0KG Mrs S Cummings, Mrs J Groves, R L Smith, Mrs C M Smith, F D Brown, Trilogy (Mgr: Mrs M Stenning), Mrs C A Dingwall, D V Mustica, Mrs L Mustica, P S Mustica, Mrs J Mustica, Mrs J Koscielecki, Sustainable Thoroughbred Breeding, S Gilbert & Mrs S L Gilbert Last start 3rd of 18 at this track in the LR Qld Day on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Cosmic Fire carrying 57kg at $9. Before that 14th of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 24 over 1350m, 9 len behind War Machine with 56kg at $7. Would have to improve even further. |
18 R JONES |
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TRANSATLANTIC
TONY GOLLAN 4YO BAY GELDING 51.0KG Mrs Z Daly, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K Maloney), G Voller, Supasonic (Mgr: Ms J K Baldwin), C J Minehan, B Minehan, S M George, J N Schwarz, Esky Black Racing (Mgr: B P Crimmins), Miss T J Engelmayer, Miss B K Bourke, Australasian Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Bourke), I Gustafson & H J Kelly At the latest run favourite; won by 1.1 len at this track LR Spear Chief June 7 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Desert Lightning carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. The run before that 5th of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 24 over 1350m, 4 len behind War Machine carrying 56kg at $11. Looks a strong top-three prospect. |
17 ANGELA JONES |
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WATERFORD
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY GELDING 51.0KG R C Callander, S Saric, Mrs J C Saric, D M Ackery, Mrs K Ackery, A Stephenson, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, P J Gray, P Webster, B E Fletcher, A M Muollo, B M Farrell, S M Filipek, Mrs M F Dwyer, D D Dwyer, D M Kennedy, B A Rutter, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months 6th of 16 at this track in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 3 over 1200m, 3 len behind Libertad carrying 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 13th of 20 at Randwick Little Dance on November 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind St Lawrence with 62kg at $3.50. Looking elsewhere for the winner. |
16 ALYSHA COLLETT |
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PIER
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 5YO BAY GELDING 51.0KG Mrs L M Weatherley, D R Weatherley, B W Wright, A Kheir, J A O'Neill, B D Nettlefold, D Edmonds & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 13 at Trentham in the LR Cty Of Npr Sprt on April 12 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Slipper Island with 54.5kg at $6.30. Second-up took up a position near the tail 3rd of 16 at Doomben in the G3 Brc Sprint on May 24 over 1350m, 3 len behind War Machine with 57kg at $51. This is a step-up in grade. |
14 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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WARNIE
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 51.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, M Buckley, M V Broadhead, G Sandford, A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, B J Britten, S S Roth, Bakerland (Mgr: A Downard), G J P Van Ameyden, A D Stanley & Bennett Racing Cumbfree (Mgr: N P Bennett) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 12 at Gosford in the LR Takeover Target on May 10 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Barber with 53kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track in the G2 Moreton Cup Swp on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Front Page carrying 55.5kg at $10. Can sneak into the finish at odds but would need everything to go right. |
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