Eagle Farm   01 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

LADBROKES ODDS SURGE Class 1 Plate 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 28)   Rail: +8.5m Entire. (Pent: 5.80)  

Despite the wide draw Meet George should cross and set a genuine tempo. Gollan-trained NOW IS THE HOUR (5) led and belted the Doomben Maidens by 3L first up and that speaks for itself. Brought two big Doomben trial wins and has plenty of scope for improvement. Maloney's booking is a lead and count on him to manage the awkward barrier. Stablemate ADRANOS (1) peaks and has placed as favourite at Doomben his last two. Darws inside and Thompson rides. Has the blinkers appled for the first time and they may provide the extra spark. POCKETMONEY (11) surprised winning well at Ipswich and then began awkwardly and did a good job beating 1.6L at Doomben. Peaks for this and the in-form Huxtable is a key jockey switch. She's a top-three prospect. LIVALITTLE (4) resumes for Gollan and raced well on wet tracks in her brief initial preparation. Will be naturally improved and is worth keeping onside. SUGGESTED PLAY: Now Is The Hour is promising.
1 3x333 ADRANOS
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Flying Start Sicile (C Bennett), Ben Jodie Ferdinand Racing (Mrs J Ferdinand), Mrs K Bennett, Flying 5 Racing (C Patfield), Manimi Racing (N Waters), Black Type (J Thompson), L Simons, J Spence, I Bridgman, B R A A A H (B Scarlett), Mrs K Simons, Skipping Girl (M Thomas) & Ms C Furneaux
Racing well recently. Most recently raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Synergy In Motion carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Doomben Cg&E Cl1-Sw on August 27 over 1200m, long-neck behind Frostfire with 60kg at $2.90. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Peaks and from a soft gate deserves plenty of consideration.
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BEN THOMPSON
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 62x97 GAMBINO
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), North Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Davison Racing (Mgr: W B Davison), D J Whittaker, Ms A Maynard, K D Smith & G A M Maynard
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on September 5 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Arabian Rose carrying 60kg at $3.60. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Doomben Cg&E Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, 7 len behind Synergy In Motion carrying 58.5kg at $7. Out of his depth.
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Yellow, Cerise Star, Royal Blue Sleeves And Cerise Cap
3 x77x5 KEENAN
BILLY HEALEY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), M N Baker, D S Price, G Rose, G R Nicholson, M I Wilson, P Yang, L Crow, C B Malkovic, P A David, Z Draheim, I K D'Arcy, D R Martin, M Phillips, C S Haylock, S A Yeo, T P McNeilly, T J K Racing (Mgr: A R Mcquaid), J L Thomson & Backstep Racing (Mgr: T J Millar)
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at this track Cl1 on September 20 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Starsarise with 62kg at $20. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on April 20 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind A Touch From Fayt carrying 60kg at $4.80. Others make more appeal.
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BAILEY WHEELER
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 13x LIVALITTLE
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs J E A Lindsay
Resuming. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Doomben Nars Cge Cl1-Sw April 16 over 1350m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Cho Oyu with 57.5kg at $2.60. On debut favourite; won by 1.0 len Sunshine Coast 3yo C&G Mdn March 23 over 1200m slow track defeating Wiliamtheconqueror with 60kg at $3.40. Will take benefit from this run but keep onside.
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M HARLEY
Black And Gold Checks, Black Sleeves, Gold Armbands
5 425x1 NOW IS THE HOUR
TONY GOLLAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Executive Race Club (Mgr: J L Haimes), Jeepers Racing (Mgr: D A Tuivaiti), G Greghini, R J Albert, G Bowley, J Castle, D J Dick, M Dick, C Dick, S Gummerson, Haimes Racing (Mgr: J L Haimes), S J Hurford, D R MacKenzie, Smeath Bloodstock (Mgr: D R Smeath), A Walker, Mrs B Casey & J L Casey
Second run back. First-up after five months won by 3 len at Doomben Cg&E Mdn-Sw September 17 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Wootten Hyde with 58kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Canterbury Cg&E Mdn on February 7 over 1250m, 1.75 len behind Flying From Above with 58kg at $2.80. Shows plenty of promise for the leading stable and can go on with it.
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RYAN MALONEY
Black, Gold Spots, Black Sleeves And Cap
6 2174x SAN GABRIEL
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
The Thoroughbred Racing League
Gelding back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at this track 3yo Bm70 May 7 over 1800m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Eclair Encore carrying 59kg at $2.70. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Rosehill Super Mdn February 26 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Deal N' Dash carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. May need it, but has talent and the betting will be key
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DANIEL MOOR
Maroon, White Diablo With QLD Rogues, Diagonal Check Sleeves And Cap
7 1x545 THE ENCHANTER
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), G M Funnell, A Clark, Dr JR O'Brien, S Ververis, D Neilson & Mrs L Neilson
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on September 13 over 1110m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Troika with 55kg at $5. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Gosford Cg&E Bm64 on August 29 over 1200m, slow going 0.9 len behind Bartolf with 60kg at $6. Decent chance at best.
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JACE MCMURRAY
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
8 x4194 DEEP TIARA
KELLY SCHWEIDA
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Dual acceptor. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Doomben F&M Cl1-Sw on August 27 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Vos Savant with 58kg at $26. The run before that second last of 10 at Doomben Bm65 on August 6 over 1110m, 9 len behind Chalice Well with 56kg at $31. Not keen on her chances.
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CODY COLLIS
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
9 035x2 MEHRETU
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T R Folsom, S A Morris, A P Kelly, P A Rissman, D W H Kelly, J Pitt, D Marr, T Mundy, A P McGuinness, S D E Kann, A Luxton, M J Grant, A J Watson, J R Milligan, J Livingstone, Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen) & Wunters (Mgr: S M Mclady)
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 8 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, long-neck behind Ivy Dexstress carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up second last of 12 at this track Cl1 on March 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Antonito carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Ran a strong number first-up for the top barn.
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EMILY LANG
Black, White Horse Face, Collar And Sleeves
10 128x5 MOSCOW CIRCUS
MATTHEW DUNN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Viva Racing, Danny and Arnie, Four Bees Racing No.5, S Mitchell, S Hurford, P Strobl, Pegasus Six Racing, HOP Racing, Smyth Family Racing, W Tan, Ms M Fullarton, Three Card Racing, Four Hoteliers Racing, P Meredith, J Moloney, A Sheridan, S Butler & A Sweeney
Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 8 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Ivy Dexstress carrying 56.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1200m, slow going head behind Woosh Ka Boom with 57kg at $6. She has drawn poorly but is a capable galloper.
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Dark Green, Old Gold Horse Symbol, Striped Sleeves And Cap
11 7x826 POCKETMONEY
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs C L Munce & G P Sinclair
Last start 6th of 8 at Doomben F&M Bm65 on September 17 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ivy Dexstress with 59kg at $7. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Ipswich Cl2-Sw on September 3 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Surprise Honey carrying 56.5kg at $41. Not far away last time. Peaks and hard to beat.
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JUSTIN HUXTABLE
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
12 579x0 TIME TO CRY
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs R P Willmore
Second run back. First-up after 11 months didn't do much in the run home; second last of 11 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on September 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Arabian Rose carrying 57.5kg at $21. Previously second-up second last of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp on October 12 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Hella Fast with 57kg at $51. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
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CEJAY GRAHAM
Cerise, White Horseshoe, Cerise Cap
13 3100x MEET GEORGE
DESLEIGH FORSTER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
N C Mayne, Mrs C M Mayne & D M Forbes
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at this track in the G1 J J Atkins June 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Cool Archie with 57kg at $201. First up last campaign second of 7 at Doomben 2yo Hcp April 23 over 1110m, soft track; 0.6 len behind Guac On carrying 56kg at $9.50. Not keen.
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COREY SUTHERLAND
Red, Light Blue Hooped Sleeves, Yellow Cap
14 3150x PARO
BARRY LOCKWOOD & EMMA-JANE VINCENT
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Doomben 3yo Hcp July 12 over 1350m, 6 len behind Noble Decree carrying 53kg at $41. First up last campaign second of 11 at Beaudesert Mdn March 17 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Shape Of Water carrying 58kg at $7. Doubt he will have much to offer first up.
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LUKE P DEMPSEY
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
15 6336x BLITZUM
CHRIS ANDERSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), Think Big Stud (Mgr: D G Ramage), M A Tobin, R H Morrison, C L Heelass, P D Brownsdon, D Lucey, A J Seibold, B K Jones, Mrs B K Jennings Goodwin, M A Sleba, N J Francis, B L Dodwell, N J Gregorski, R A N Miller & T Daffy
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw May 10 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Pre Eminence carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4 len win. Ipswich Mdn November 7 over 1200m defeating Brazen Act with 58kg at $4. Worth a betting watch.
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COBI VITLER
Black And White Checks, Yellow Sleeves
16 55x32 EXTREME SPIRIT
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
G J Loiero, A H Martin, G R Skarott, J W Gibb, A Falcone & R B M Gibb
Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Gold Coast Bm60 on August 30 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Missy No Nay with 59.5kg at $3. Second run from a spell sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm58 on September 14 over 1200m, slow going neck behind Contilda's Love with 60.5kg at $1.90. Passing in this.
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JACE MCMURRAY
Lime, Dark Green Vee, White Sleeves, Lime Horseshoes, Lime Cap, White Seams
17 66x34 HERBIE TOWN
JOHN THOMAS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J W Thomas, G W Spies & N J Payne
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 10 at Ipswich Bm65 on August 29 over 800m, 4 len behind Campai with 57kg at $14. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Dalby Bm65 on September 20 over 1000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Xerri with 57kg at $3.90. This hard.
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TAHLIA FENLON
Green And Cerise Quarters, Green Sleeves And Cap
18 6544x TARADALE
JOHN HUBBARD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M W Owen & Mrs K Evans
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Gatton Cg&E 0 - 58 June 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Husson's Revenge with 59kg at $2. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Ipswich Cl1-Sw April 9 over 1100m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Lumens Lenny carrying 59kg at $5.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
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KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Pink, Light Blue Armbands And Cap
19 169x8 THE PROPHECY
MORGAN BUTLER
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B M Moffat & R R Wall
Second-up. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on September 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Giliana with 55kg at $71. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Gatton Mdn-Sw on February 28 over 860m, 10 len behind Aye Eye Boom with 55kg at $66. Needs something easier.
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Cerise, Royal Blue Lightning Bolts Vee, Lightning Bolt Sleeves And Cap