Eagle Farm 23 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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SKY RACING No Metro Wins Handicap 1400m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 24) Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 5.85) |
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Divine Gem to take charge ahead of Kadall at a solid tempo. Looks a race with a stack of chances. KADALL (7) has a solid record over this seven-furlong journey with two wins and five placings from just nine starts and doesn't know how to run a bad race. Has placed two from two around this circuit and is drawn to get a cosy run in transit from gate two. Can get a well-deserved victory. BOOM SHOT (13) has placed five of seven at this track and will be ready to peak now third-up from the spell. Top-three aspirations. LARRIKIN ROGUE (11) has a win and four placings from seven outings here and is usually thereabouts. In the mix. FORMAL DISPLAY (6) is an import for the Archibald camp and any market confidence must be noted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kadall each-way.
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DEEP FOCUS
PAUL SHAILER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Magic Bloodstock Racing (Mgr: P Tighe), D J Frame, Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Bangaloe Stud (Mgr: Miss J C Ritchie), Pryde Racing (Mgr: M Pryde), B W Hooper, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L Timms), K H Warriner, R S Granata, D Cosgrove & Madden Bloodstock (Mgr: C H Madden) Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 17 at this track in the G1 Qld Derby June 7 over 2400m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Maison Louis with 57kg at $19. On debut won by 2 len Gold Coast 3yo Mdn-Sw February 15 over 1400m slow track defeating Fratianno carrying 58kg at $4.20. Everything points to a positive return. |
9 DYLAN TURNER |
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KEITEL
DAVID VANDYKE 6YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Dr C G Lawler, G R Gillespie, J B Kaufman, A K Irving, J P Hoy, C M Nicholas, R S Williamson, R C Preston, R J Kell, J Nanopoulos & Duck Syndicate (Mgr: N Laffy) Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at Doomben Cl5 on August 6 over 1350m, 1.0 len behind Blazen Boots with 59.5kg at $2.70. Previously second-up favourite; settled well back; won by 1.2 len at Beaumont (Newcastle) 5yo+ Bm68 December 19 over 1150m defeating Zoe Shark with 61.5kg at $3.10. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. |
20 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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BLAZEN BOOTS
TONY GOLLAN 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Strong Bloodstock (B Armstrong), Bad Boys Racing (T Brewer), B Hennock, C Chapman, B Cooper, C Filer, L Jaques, J Kennedy, C Schulz, Mudcrab (M Banks), M Quilter, S Smith, P Sposato, M Leitch, T Te Keeti, M Lillecrapp, J Masters, C Mayne, Showtime (W Leslie) & J M Bradley-Smith Second-up. First-up after nine months won by a long-neck at Doomben Cl5 August 6 over 1350m defeating Tonneofgrit carrying 56.5kg at $10. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Cl5 on September 20 over 1600m, head behind Satay Chicken carrying 53.5kg at $3.80. Back in great shape and is one of the chances. |
21 BEN THOMPSON |
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THE CATCH
JEFF DUNN 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S P Judge & D Lyons Most recently 9th of 11 at this track Bm70 on August 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Redzoust with 60kg at $41. Before that 7th of 16 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Logan Street Lion carrying 54.5kg at $61. Happy to overlook. |
3 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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EXPECTANT
JOHN THOMAS 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG N J Payne, G W Spies, Mrs A L Spies, Mrs S L Payne, B J Tobin, G T Cooper, Mrs J Barsby, A T Turnbull, T Martens, J W Thomas & D J Lyons Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Toowoomba Bm75 on July 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Beau Witness carrying 60kg at $21. Second-up eased back early on 5th of 8 at this track Bm78 on August 9 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Free Carry carrying 55.5kg at $31. Looking to others. |
5 TAHLIA FENLON |
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FORMAL DISPLAY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG S D Manion, TC Formal Display (Mgr: S D Manion), Mrs W R Hick, S A Latter, D G Abel, G B McDonald, L A Hick, D J Gibson, G N Haggett, K Henry, R C Powell, I Abel, K Leicester, M Chiu, C Gook, L W Miller, S R Niven, B Elliott, The S & K Collective (Mgr: Ms S A Elliott) & S B Fanetti Gelding back from a spell of 11 months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign post a big 4.5 len win. Gowran Park Sw September 21 over 1408m defeating Kelbelle with 61.5kg at $4.30. When resuming last campaign fifth of 8 at Leopardstown in the LR June 6 2024 over 1810m, 6 len behind Tarawa with 56kg at $3.80. Everything points to a bright return. |
6 M HARLEY |
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KADALL
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C Charteris, M Chiu, P Haigh, Groveleets Racing (Mgr: Mrs K Grove), P Williams, C Anderson, Nedicki (Mgr: B Woodhead), Stolk Racing (Mgr: C Stolk), S Muller, A Gilbert, C Burdon, B Carey, B Bennett, H Liebke, Mentor Brewing (Mgr: L Kelleher), R Davis, Mrs J Murphy, S Maybury & R Van Dyk Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track Bm85 on August 9 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Cunnamulla Fella with 54kg at $3.30. Before that 3rd in a small field at Doomben Bm85 on July 26 over 1615m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Space Age carrying 54kg at $3.30. Worth plenty of thought. |
1 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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LAYDOWNLILY
TAYLAH MACKINNON 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG J Evans, S Deakin, T Peluso, J Peluso, F Citera, P Simms, C Simms, R Simpson, B Simpson & M Bland Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.9 len at Sunshine Coast Bm68 July 13 over 1000m defeating Air We Go carrying 59kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at Sunshine Coast Cl5 August 10 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Zingalong with 56.5kg at $2.80. Tougher assignment but on the up and can feature again. |
7 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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TAVIS TOWN
P DUNCAN 9YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG P H Duncan, R R Burt, D A Barker & Mrs R L Shaw Second run back. First-up after four months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Sailor's Secret carrying 54kg at $101. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a head at Sunshine Coast Bm70 February 23 over 1400m in soft going defeating Divakara with 57.5kg at $10. Not helped by the wide draw and isn’t among the top hopes today. |
16 JACE MCMURRAY |
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CELESTIAL HARBOUR
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Markham, G S Mellors, O W I Racing (Mgr: C J Gray), Miss H C Winter, M K Hawkins, B S Anderson, J R Giles, Jake (Mgr: I Olenczuk), K W Cockburn, G M Goodrum, Miss S L Bird, S Shepherd, K Day, G W Donnellan, S M Goodrum, K J O'Brien, W D Hounslow, B J O'Callaghan, P Kyranides & P N Flood Last start got back early 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on August 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sailor's Secret carrying 54kg at $21. Before that won by 2 len at Goondiwindi Hcp July 19 over 1400m defeating Peshwa carrying 57kg at $4.40. Looking to others. |
5 EMILY LANG |
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LARRIKIN ROGUE
CHRIS ANDERSON 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG QLD Rogues (Mgr: S K Brown) Second-up. First-up after eight months settled towards the rear 2nd of 12 at this track Nmw on August 9 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Gospel Girl with 53kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track Cl5 on November 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Beautantes with 55kg at $2.80. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again. |
8 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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LAST CHANCE SALOON
COREY & KYLIE GERAN 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 10 at Toowoomba Bm60 on July 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Electric Arrow carrying 62.5kg at $14. Second-up won by a nose at Toowoomba Bm70 August 9 over 1300m on a soft track defeating The Deputy carrying 59kg at $6. Fitter and will be about the money. |
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BOOM SHOT
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), Faust Family Racing (Mgr: Mrs K Faust), Fast Lane Farrugias (Mgr: P S Farrugia), J V D'Addona, R W Raff, B Sheahan, P W Smeaton, Mrs J Windsor, M W Kavanagh, S L Cox, M T Pembroke, Mrs K E Perrins, J J Dwyer, S C Mcalpine, Ms J L Farrugia & C D Mcalpine Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 7 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3-Sw on July 12 over 1110m, 3 len behind Hawker Hall carrying 58.5kg at $7. Second-up ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Bm70 on August 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Just Precious carrying 59kg at $12. Big chance. |
2 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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MORE LOVE
JEFF DUNN 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG J M Dunn, P A O'Sullivan, Miss A O'sullivan, Miss K Wright & D Lyons Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Most recently made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Cl3-Sw on August 9 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Razors with 58kg at $15. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Doomben Bm70 on July 26 over 1615m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Kairos Louie with 56.5kg at $6.50. Sure to measure up again. |
5 ANTHONY ALLEN |
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MERCHANT LADY
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 53.0KG Triple Crown Syndications, M A Power, KevMonk Racing, J Hunt, C Raymond, B F Rippingale, A G Cid, Ms Y Gibson, T Zdravkovski, R W S Woo, G W Byrne, U Perera, S H Carmichael, C L Cohen, Mrs J M Cohen, Healey Bloodstock, Chippy & Brickie, Ms J E Robertson & A D Pank Most recently 5th of 7 at Doomben Cl5 on August 6 over 1350m, 2 len behind Blazen Boots carrying 54kg at $10. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Cl4 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Famous Pedrille carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Happy to risk this time. |
4 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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RED HOT LIZZIE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 5YO BAY MARE 52.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), D P Morton-Donnelly, J Padberg, S Padberg, Ms S T Wilkinson, G J McMahon, M A Cowley, T M Barclay, S L Lamont, Mrs T Roberts, J A Roberts, R J Gall, A Maich, Miss M Reynolds, Miss B A Taylor, Mrs J M Crooks, Mrs E L Ivan & Harry's Palace Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at Doomben Cl1 August 6 over 1350m defeating Chief In Charge carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track F&M Cl1 on July 23 over 1200m, 2 len behind Acapulco Girl carrying 60kg at $6. One of the chief contenders. |
8 ANGELA JONES |
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MONTE MAXIMUS
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG V W Bates & Mrs Y D Bates Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at Grafton Cl3 July 13 over 1410m defeating Beauer carrying 58kg at $3.30. The start before that 5th of 11 at Rosehill Highway-C3 on June 28 over 1500m, 3 len behind Red Rags To Bulls carrying 56.5kg at $19. Can play a big role again. |
1 JACE MCMURRAY |
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DIVINE GEM
BRENDAN JONES 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG B J Jones, G K Drewett, A D Browning, B Barnes, Mrs D L Coates, M A Stuart & J S Verheijen Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Sunshine Coast Cl2-Sw August 10 over 1400m in the wet defeating Half Listening with 58kg at $3.60. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 12 at Doomben F&M Cl3 on July 30 over 1350m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Simply Amazing with 56kg at $13. In the mix. |
4 JAKE BAYLISS |
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FRIEND IN NEED
MARYANN BROSNAN 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms M D Brosnan & Ms J L Upston Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 June 7 over 1800m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Twigman with 57kg at $16. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Beaudesert Bm60 March 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Speed Map carrying 56kg at $41. Prepared to watch. |
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MR WANDJI
TOM DOUGALL 6YO BROWN GELDING 52.0KG M J Frost, G T Mcmahon, N P Mcmahon, R V Thomas, B J Walker, A J Sedl, K J Mortimer, J R Ramsey, T J Dougall, P J Gleeson, Ms J H Egart & A B Coonan Last start 4th of 10 at Dalby Cg&E 0 - 62 on August 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Powerful Eagle carrying 60kg at $3. The run before that 6th of 11 at Gatton Bm65 on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Freeland with 59kg at $7.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
15 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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LAVONI
JESSE TOWNSEND 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG N K J Riley Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at Ipswich Bm65 on July 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Araletta with 57kg at $10. Second-up settled back and ran on when 5th of 10 at Ipswich Bm58 on August 14 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Bold Julius with 60.5kg at $9. Not keen on her chances. |
10 SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE |
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MAPLE DOOR
JIMMY DOWNES 7YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Christmas Creek Thoroughbreds, J A Richards, S J Dempsey, J A Reardon, J Carrigan, S Carrigan, M Becker, D G W Morris, Mrs J Haire, Mrs C M Schwager, B J Downes, Ms J Morgan, P J Daly, Mrs C Downes, J J Greer & Mrs K A Downes Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track Bm65 on August 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Ready For The Trip with 54.5kg at $18. Before that 3rd of 14 at Sunshine Coast 0 - 60 on July 25 over 1400m, slow going 0.7 len behind Midnight Drifter carrying 58kg at $13. Not keen on his chances. |
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