Eagle Farm 30 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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LADBROKES KINGSFORD SMITH CUP 1300m Track: SOFT 5 Clear (Max: 21) Rail: True. (Pent: 6.13) |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Transatlantic and Rothfire leading the way.
Cracking race. Lightly raced six-year-old SPLASH BACK (14) accelerated in great style in the heavy going to comfortably take out the Victory Stakes here at this trip four weeks ago. Meets a deeper field this time but she remarkably keeps improving so this is not beyond her at a juicy quote. JIMMYSSTAR (1) was backed with real confidence in the 10,000 at Doomben a fortnight ago but again failed to deliver although he worked home when it was all over. Eagle Farm is a far more suitable circuit so he should be given one more chance. LINEBACKER (11) was given a curious ride in the Luskin Star at Scone recently when $2.25, drifting back a lot further than anticipated before rallying late to finish third over 1300m. Hard one to catch but good enough if at his best. The progressive NAPOLEONIC (16) ran on in great style in the 10,000 to grab third. Fitter and the long run home is a tick. Old marvel ROTHFIRE (2) cannot be ruled out as his landmark win last start came under adversity. SUGGESTED PLAY: Splash Back each-way.
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JIMMYSSTAR
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A Kheir, J O'Neill, AK Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), Mrs C Algie, Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), J Steet, Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), T Maddern, Red Rocks and Crocks, S and D Racing, B Nettlefold, S Lewin, GC 600 Syndicate, Mrs C Williams, A Williams, Solscaf Racing, P Algie & Cookie Racing Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 15 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Rothfire with 58.5kg at $2.25. Before that 3rd of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 18 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Beiwacht with 59kg at $5.50. Not in punters' good books at the moment but he has the talent to put these away. |
12 ETHAN BROWN |
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ROTHFIRE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 8YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG 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 won third-up in the past. First-up raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Rockhampton The Archer Sw+P on May 5 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Yellow Brick with 57.5kg at $13. Second-up came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Doomben G1 Doomben 10,000 May 16 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Spicy Martini carrying 58.5kg at $61. Fan favourite who can prove the last win was not a fluke. |
6 B RAWILLER |
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PRIVATE EYE
JOSEPH PRIDE 8YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG 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 Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Hall Mark on April 18 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Mazu carrying 59kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Randwick in the G2 Tramway on September 6 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Pericles with 57.5kg at $2.10. Can never be ruled out. |
1 N RAWILLER |
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ANOTHER WIL
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, Miss S Negre, I H Kelson, L S McCluskey, Four Generations Racing, A M Egan, S W Johnson, D T Byrne, A L Grieve, N McKenna, Wil's Family (Mgr: Mrs J McKenna) & P J Gregory Second run back. First-up after eight months 9th of 15 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Rothfire carrying 58.5kg at $37. Previously second-up 13th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Rup Clarke on September 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sepals with 59kg at $8.50. Likely to need this before the Stradbroke target. |
8 JAMIE MELHAM |
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DESERT LIGHTNING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Barneswood Farm Limited (Mgr: Mrs S C Green) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 13 at Mornington in the LR Hareeba Stks on April 18 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Recon with 60kg at $21. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Morphettville G1 The Goodwood May 9 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Extragalactic carrying 56kg at $18. Cannot rule him out. |
5 L NOLEN |
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SEPALS
CLIFF BROWN 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG C I Brown, H A Brown, Imperial Racing Stable (Mgr: M Harding), G B Whittenbury, D J Cornwell, R A Pegum & T J McGrath Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel March 28 over 1500m, soft track; 6 len behind Welwal with 59.5kg at $2.30. First up last campaign fourth of 14 at Flemington in the G1 Newmarket March 7 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Caballus carrying 56kg at $20. Classy enough to play a key role. |
15 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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TRANSATLANTIC
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs Z A Daly, Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K Maloney), G Voller, Supasonic (Mgr: Ms J Baldwin), C Minehan, B Minehan, S George, J Schwarz, Synced Racing (Mgr: B Crimmins), Miss T Engelmayer, Miss B K Bourke, I Gustafson, H Kelly & Australasian Thoroughbreds Racing Trust (Mgr: J Bourke) Second run back. First-up after six months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at this track in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Splash Back carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks on September 27 over 1500m, nose behind Evaporate with 58.5kg at $2.60. Great return last time and a wet track holds no fears. |
4 RYAN MALONEY |
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HEADLEY GRANGE
JOSEPH PRIDE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R J Manwaring, S C Foley, G Eggleton, M H Paine, M S Pasini, A J Hale, G Pasini, J Kitsou, N G Pasini, W R Manwaring, R J Manwaring & Miss E J Manwaring Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 5th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 18 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Beiwacht carrying 59kg at $41. Before that 7th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sheza Alibi with 54.5kg at $16. Worth including in what will probably be worsening conditions. |
3 ADAM HYERONIMUS |
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YELLOW BRICK
TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs L J Sears, Ms M L Sears & Mrs S E Wee Second run back. First-up after four months favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 len at Rockhampton The Archer Sw+P May 5 over 1300m defeating Anemacore carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 9th of 18 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm Cup on January 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Hard to knock that first-up effort. |
14 TOMMY BERRY |
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KING OF ROSEAU
PETER SNOWDEN 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG C T Hay, P M O'Shea, A J Pustetto, G T Charles, V Ponzio, Ms S Bissett, S Triplett, L R Reckwell, G Hale, S E Green, M J Borck, P B Goyen, B J Lenaghan, R Proctor, P J Hanrahan, Mrs G Kabouris, R G Richards, P Browney, N Farrell & World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett) Second-up. First-up after two months won by a nose at Gosford LR Takeover Target May 9 over 1200m defeating Harry's Yacht with 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Wyong Mm3&4yo on December 10 over 1200m, head behind The Three Hundred carrying 59kg at $2.80. Underrated sprinter who looks a top chance again. |
16 TOM SHERRY |
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LINEBACKER
TOM CHARLTON 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), D J Hines, M Angelos, Mrs C Briggs, M W Finemore, J D Melick, R J Miller, T P Ballard, T Charlton, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), Prairie Racing (Mgr: Mrs T J Yap), M J Miller, S Miller, A Harmanis & N Socratous At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Scone in the LR Luskinstar on May 16 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Sun God carrying 59kg at $2.25. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 53kg at $20. An inside draw is a big advantage. Every chance last time but worth forgiving. |
2 B MELHAM |
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FANGIRL
CHRIS WALLER 7YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Ingham Racing (Mgrs: Ms L J Ingham, J A Ingham, R C Ingham & Mrs D N Kepitis) Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months 8th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 18 over 1400m, 3 len behind Beiwacht carrying 57kg at $12. Previously second-up won by a nose at Randwick 7 Stakes September 20 over 1600m defeating Lindermann carrying 57kg at $2.05. If it's heavy put the pen through her - otherwise in the mix. |
13 JAMES MCDONALD |
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SKYBIRD
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M J Scalzo, D J Scalzo, Q Scalzo, C P Hayden, B J Hayden & C Bredbury At the latest run 7th of 15 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Rothfire carrying 56.5kg at $24. The start before that ran last of 13 at Morphettville in the G1 Sangster on April 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Geegees Mistruth with 56.5kg at $10. Has proven she beat opposition of this quality. |
10 K MCEVOY |
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SPLASH BACK
GRAHAME BEGG 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Ronball (Mgr: A McGregor), C McGregor & Miss Z J McGregor Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 7th of 12 at Randwick in the G2 Sapphire on April 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind In Flight with 57kg at $7. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.75 len at this track G2 Victory Stakes May 2 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Payline carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Profiles nicely. Progressive mare who can measure up again. |
7 JORDAN CHILDS |
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MANAAL
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Emirates Park (Mgr: N A H Lootah) Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Rosehill in the G1 Coolmore March 14 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Lazzura with 58kg at $13. Previously first up; second of 10 at Randwick in the G3 Triscay February 14 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Weeping Woman with 59.5kg at $4.20. Big odds for such a talented mare. |
9 RACHEL KING |
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NAPOLEONIC
TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 15 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Rothfire with 57kg at $7.95. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Rosehill in the G2 Hobartvlle on February 21 over 1400m, 1.4 len behind Ninja carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Mighty effort last time and he has a G1 in him. |
11 M J ZAHRA |
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VON HAUKE
CLIFF BROWN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & Imperial Racing Stable (Mgr: M Harding) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hughes with 57.5kg at $26. Last start won by a nose at Bendigo LR Golden Mile May 2 over 1600m defeating Wonder Boy carrying 60kg at $11. Back in journey and out of his depth. |
9 J PARR |
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GRAFTERBURNERS
KELLY SCHWEIDA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG G A Betts, K S Swindail, Mrs H Swindail, B H Goldie, Mrs S Goldie, T D Dall'Osto, Mrs K M Swindail, M D Heath, C J Betts, E K Betts, Miss B A Betts, C Johnson, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, J H Bryant & Mrs C Holm Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G2 Arrowfield on April 11 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Tempted with 56.5kg at $8. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Doomben in the G1 Doomben 10,000 on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rothfire with 57kg at $4.90. Can run a much better race. |
17 JASON COLLETT |
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SIXTIES
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG ARAMCO Racing (Mgr: S R Chua) Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Sheza Alibi with 49kg at $20. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Rosehill G2 Phar Lap March 14 over 1500m defeating Federalist with 56.5kg at $1.55. Not hopeless. |
19 JAMIE MELHAM |
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ZOU SENSATION
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (N Bennett), D Hardie, A Stanley, B Britten, S Dellow, K Stephenson, FW No.2 (R Fennell), D Lamont, Bakerland (A Downard), Doug can't skip (M Trotter), BMBP Racing (B Fisher), Damestar Group (L Anderton), Bennett Dame Claire 1 & 2, P Wells, B Feldmann, S Hunter & M Blum Second run back. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Scone in the LR Luskinstar on May 16 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Sun God with 58.5kg at $18. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Caulfield Bm84 June 28 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Keep Your Cool with 59kg at $7.50. Looks tested against this line-up. |
1 BEN ALLEN |
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WODETON
CHRIS WALLER 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Coolmore, Wynaus, Westerberg, J Poulin, Sir P J Vela, Chris Waller Racing, Lynque, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd, R McClure, Marcstown, Meridian Bloodstock, Lockhart Waller Racing, Glentree Racing, K MacLennan & Fairway Thoroughbreds Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Rosehill in the LR Darbymunro March 21 over 1200m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Beskar with 56kg at $6. First up last campaign third of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Esk Prince February 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tempted with 56kg at $5. Not good enough to test this field. |
6 TIM CLARK |
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