Eagle Farm 04 Apr 2026
GOING: G(4)
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STRADBROKE SEASON ON SALE NOW BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1400m Track: GOOD4 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: +6.5m Entire. (Pent: 6.00) |
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A solid tempo on the cards with Spills leading the way. FIRST EMPIRE (12) returned from a 52-day let-up with an encouraging second behind Ten Deep over 1200m at this track a fortnight ago. Strips fitter and will enjoy the extra 200m this time around. Looks a terrific chance to grab a well-deserved win with the blinkers applied for the first time. TEN DEEP (1) has a similar profile to First Empire who she fought hard to hold off when they meet here recently. That run also followed a freshen up and the extra trip is a plus. Gets a positive 1.5kgs weight swing so she is a live chance to win again. SUPERHERO (7) started warm favourite last start at Doomben but pulled up with cardiac arrhythmia so forget the run. Cherry ripe after two runs back and maps nicely from a favourable gate. AMUSEANTES (4) also holds claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: First Empire is ready to win.
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| 1 | 9x131 |
TEN DEEP
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY MARE 61.0KG H P Sambor, D McCarthy, The Greene Machine (Mgr: T W Greene), Brett 2023 (Mgr: Mrs H Pentifallo), League Of Gentleman (Mgr: A Kolenda), J J Robinson, D Smorgon & N L Russo Form hard to fault. Last start won by 0.6 len at this track Bm70 March 21 over 1200m defeating First Empire carrying 59kg at $3.80. The race before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 13 at Doomben F&M Bm70 on February 7 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Glass Of Rose with 58kg at $1.95. Draws well and another big run is in store. |
2 CHELSEA BAKER |
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| 2 | 4229x |
CAPTAIN MAVERICK
CHRIS WALLER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd, N A Greenhalgh, Magic Bloodstock Racing, I Bruce, Three Hooks Seafood, Mrs R B McLaren, M Phillips, T A Corkhill, R B Craigie, R G Dumbrell, R P Campbell, J L Silvester, A C Lehmann, J R Gunston, L Shiels, J J Roughead, J M Sicily, C Nash, D Moore & R G Sawyer Dual acceptor. First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Rosehill Bm78 (73) November 8 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Thebudgiesmugla carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 June 25 over 1550m, soft track; 6 len behind Hasty Honey with 59.5kg at $6.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
7 JACE MCMURRAY |
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| 3 | 13x92 |
ZAHER
GARY DUNCAN 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG B A Webb, Mrs G L Webb, C T Grammer & Mrs S Grammer Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming second last of 10 at this track Bm70 on February 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hell To Pay carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 on March 18 over 1350m, neck behind Hell To Pay carrying 58.5kg at $20. Steps up to Saturday grade but isn't the roughest. |
6 OLIVIA WEBB |
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| 4 | 74629 |
AMUSEANTES
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs V A Heathcote, B W Harry, Mrs K L Harry, B J Harry, Miss E L Harry, C L Lagerroth, G N Elliott, R S Ciobo, T A McPherson, N J Brownlow, T J Altass & W R Mellish Most recently 9th of 12 at Doomben 3&4yo Hcp on March 28 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Tomba with 54.5kg at $2.90. The start before that 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Cl3-Sw on March 14 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Dominant Darcy carrying 56.5kg at $10. Form patchy but on a seven-day turnaround is worth plenty of thought. |
1 DANIEL MOOR |
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| 5 | x3928 |
CHEVAL CHIC
DECLAN MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), R Menchise, D Lamont, Damestar Group, Ms J Kennedy, B J Britten, S S Roth, M Ellis, Bakerland, B M B P Racing, Kerr Bros Racing, B R Group A, A D Stanley, D M Stanley, T G Stanley, Bennett Moreau, P G Wells & B Feldmann Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at this track Bm78 on February 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Restonica carrying 55.5kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track Bm70 on February 14 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Savagery Vibe with 56kg at $18. A bit hit and miss but good enough to play a big role in the outcome. |
4 ANGELA JONES |
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| 6 | 14x54 |
LUNAITE
PAUL SNOWDEN 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ms J A Hodgson, G Cleal, L Donohoe, S J Blundell, P R Hodson, J Barton, L K Gallagher, B L Sprague, L D J Blundell, J Carey & Newgate Bloodstock (Mgr: H A Field) First-up 5th of 14 at Port Macquarie Mnc Champ on February 22 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Show 'Em Howl carrying 54kg at $1.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 16 at Scone Nrth Wild Card on March 20 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Warrior For Peace with 54kg at $9. Capable of a better showing. Fitter and won third-up at her only other attempt. |
9 BEN THOMPSON |
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| 7 | 41x28 |
SUPERHERO
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 on March 4 over 1200m, nose behind True Amor carrying 57kg at $6.50. Last start ran last of 8 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 on March 18 over 1350m, 8 len behind Hell To Pay carrying 58kg at $2.40. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and looks a big chance to atone. |
3 M HARLEY |
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| 8 | 5x139 |
OUTAKANDY
JAKE HULL 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S P Ruse, Quintet 5, M M Morris, S Upton, J Kirkham, Mrs J Ruse, B Savage, M Savage, Underground Dogs, J Reid, D J Burns, Mrs K M Murphy, R P Sattler, B Meikle, D J Smith, T Staunton & P G Ruse Dual acceptor. Last start 9th of 12 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on March 28 over 1350m, 4.5 len behind Grammar Lad with 60kg at $61. Before that 3rd of 11 at Coffs Harbour Cl3 on March 9 over 1212m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Danxia with 60kg at $9. Not going well enough. This no easier and others rate better. |
12 A MALLYON |
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| 9 | 51811 |
SPILLS
WAYNE LAWSON 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mustaknown (Mgr: A J Woods), Blown Motor Racing (Mgr: D K Rouse), Windy Hill (Mgr: C J Twigg), S J Lawson & T M Green Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Grafton Bm58 March 5 over 1420m defeating Lady Alabama carrying 60.5kg at $4.20. The start before that won by 0.7 len at Grafton Bm58 February 19 over 1410m defeating Pressalong with 61.5kg at $10. Favouring others. |
5 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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| 10 | 59335 |
STARBOARD
RICHARD & WILL FREEDMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), G J Cooper, A S Taylor, J Golebiowski, S L Williams, G S J England, S Troughton, D J Ricketts, I Martin, D N Helton, M P Lockwood, J R Carter, S F McGuigan, NDC Racing (Mgr: P J Mcdonald) & Yulestar (Mgr: G Tew) Most recently 5th of 11 at Canberra Cl2-Sw on March 8 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Divine Secrets carrying 59kg at $3.40. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Canterbury Estar-Bm78 on February 13 over 1250m, 1.5 len behind Monte Kate with 54kg at $4.20. One for the wider exotic bets. |
11 KEAGAN LATHAM |
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| 11 | 74703 |
THE CATCH
JEFF DUNN 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG S P Judge & D Lyons At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Warwick Bm70 on March 10 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Lupine carrying 58kg at $12. The start before that sat on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Doomben 0 - 68 on February 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind The Wheelbarrow carrying 57kg at $51. Other preferred. |
4 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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FIRST EMPIRE
KELLY SCHWEIDA 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R M Wanless & Mrs J M Wanless Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 21 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Ten Deep with 55.5kg at $3. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Bm65 on January 28 over 1400m, nose behind Ariat with 57kg at $1.55. Racing extra well and the addition of blinkers for the first time might be the game changer. |
8 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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GOLDEN CROSS
BRYAN DAIS 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG B J Dais & Ms P R Dais Second run back. First-up after five months from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 21 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Ten Deep with 54.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on October 15 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Gambino carrying 60kg at $31. Lightly raced four-year-old with more to offer. |
10 MICHAEL MURPHY |
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| 14 | 02155 |
GLASS OF ROSE
JEFF DUNN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P Koch & F Guepy Last start 5th of 12 at Doomben Cl3-Sw on March 28 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Grammar Lad with 58kg at $14. Before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm70 on March 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Celestial Blaze carrying 53kg at $6. Doesn't win out of turn but on a quick back-up cannot be dismissed. |
9 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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