Eagle Farm   01 Jul 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

LADBROKES QUICK MULTI BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 1800m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 20)   Rail: 9m.  

Despite the wide draw Power Reece has the dash to cross and lead a low-pressure contest. The well-related THE BIG BLUE (10) (half to 2xG3 winner and G1 placed Annavisto) is a former NSW galloper who hit the frame when having his first run for the new stable and gets plenty of weight off with the 3kg claim. Drawn to get a nice run from gate three and shapes as one of the leading contenders in this contest. VALOROUS POWER (2) has gotten better with each run this campaign and looks ready for the step-up in trip now. Should prove hard to hold out. RIEZ SOUVENT (5) is a bit hit or miss but is more than capable enough on his day. Respect the Waller/Maloney combination. BODHRAN (6) also hails from a handy family (half to G3 winner Gaulois) and is another to get some weight relief. In the mix. EMPRESS OF JAPAN (8) rounds out the selections in an open race to close out the card. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with The Big Blue.
1 20113 DIVAKARA
STUART KENDRICK
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs T Kendrick, P G Boyce, C B J Cook, J G Miller, M W Sleeman, K W Sleeman, D G Miller, G J Miller, Ms T C Burnet & D L Shepherd
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Rockhampton Hcp on June 19 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Pepperdine carrying 54kg at $3.90. The race before that settled well back; won by 0.6 len at Sunshine Coast Bm65 June 7 over 1800m on a soft track defeating Lyneham carrying 62kg at $7. This is a sterner test.
12
JAI WILLIAMS
Grey, Krew Racing Logo, Red Armbands And Cap, Grey Pom Pom
2 1x964 VALOROUS POWER
KRIS LEES
4YO  BAY  HORSE 61.0KG
Power Thoroughbreds (Mgr: W Power)
Last start 4th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on June 17 over 1650m, slow going 0.7 len behind Jemoma Alpilage with 58.5kg at $21. Before that 6th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm78 on May 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Theblade with 58kg at $101. Leading prospect.
1
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Green, Gold Shamrock, Lilac Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Green Cap
3 3x839 SAN GABRIEL
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
QLD Rogues (Mgr: S K Brown)
Last start 9th of 11 at Doomben Bm70 on June 17 over 1650m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Jemoma Alpilage carrying 58kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on May 24 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Out Of Turn with 59kg at $18. Looking to others on this occasion.
6
CEJAY GRAHAM
Maroon, White Diablo With QLD Rogues, Diagonal Check Sleeves And Cap
4 0x997 BIG TICKET BOY
LINDSAY GOUGH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss V Paolino, P J Gallagher, G H Keane, A S Bath, M L Boyle, D J Mitchell, B Bath, C J Bath & D E Gough
Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm65 on June 7 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Divakara with 59.5kg at $41. Before that 9th of 11 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 13 over 1680m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Miles Of Glory with 55kg at $81. Hard to have.
4
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Red Stripe, Armbands And Cap
5 5x102 RIEZ SOUVENT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
K J Payne & Mrs V M Payne
Last start 2nd of 14 at Doomben Bm65 on June 17 over 1350m, slow going 0.6 len behind Damehood with 58kg at $12. The race before that ran last of 11 at Doomben Cl2 on May 27 over 1350m, in the wet; 39 len behind State Opera with 56kg at $10. Sure to be in the finish.
13
RYAN MALONEY
Gold, Emerald Green Star, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
6 20123 BODHRAN
CHRIS ANDERSON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Anderson Racing (Mgr: C M Anderson), Anzan Racing (Mgr: A A Efstathis), M L Alston, J S Gallop, Ms L A Baisden, Mrs S E Golden, J Lowrie & M Kumar
Half-sister to Group 3 winner Gaulois. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on June 14 over 1800m, in the wet; 2.25 len behind Makamae with 59kg at $4.80. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on May 24 over 1600m, slow going 1.2 len behind Jam Packed carrying 58kg at $9. Well placed and sure to be in the finish.
9
BELLA YOUNGBERRY
Red, Black And White Checked Sash, White Pom Pom
7 40717 DOUBLE WHAMMY
STUART KENDRICK
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
W J Johnstone, Mrs P Johnstone, Ms K N Newton, Miss W Johnstone-Scott & S Goslin
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on June 14 over 1800m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Makamae carrying 60.5kg at $14. The race before that won by a nose at Sunshine Coast Poly Cl1-Mdn Sw May 29 over 1600m defeating Ucelle carrying 60kg at $1.95. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
3
BRANDON LERENA
Yellow, Hot Pink Checked Quarters, Hot Pink Sleeves And Cap, Yellow Spot
8 x4323 EMPRESS OF JAPAN
MICHAEL FREEDMAN
4YO  BLACK  MARE 56.0KG
A E Koundouris, Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), Ms C Koundouris, Miss D Koundouris & M A Koundouris
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Doomben Bm65 on June 24 over 1660m, slow going 1.75 len behind Golden Eyes with 56kg at $5. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Kembla Grange Bm64 on May 16 over 1500m, on a slow track; nose behind Hush Hush carrying 58kg at $9. Another big run is on the cards.
8
DANIEL MOOR
Royal Blue, White Cross And Armbands
9 315x9 MAD ANA
MICHAEL MORRISON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
M A K Morrison, C Mirgis, B L Hannon, M Sommer, P W Traill, Beddalife 2 (Mgr: P Beddoe), P A Curran, Snr K M Kelly, Mrs H M Kendler, G T Stephenson, K G Caldow, B J Leonard, S Antczak, Mrs C White, G S Curtiss & J Lolesi
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 14 at Doomben Bm65 on June 17 over 1350m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Damehood with 55kg at $71. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl1-Sw on October 18 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Amahni's Girl with 58kg at $4.40. Rates highly on best figures and can do much better this time.
7
OLIVIA KENDAL
Navy Blue, Gold Sash, Crimson Striped Sleeves, Crimson And Navy Blue Hooped Cap, Gold Pom Pom
10 31493 THE BIG BLUE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Three Wide Racing (Mgr: M Angelos), Magoookies (Mgr: G W Monkhouse), G R Tomlinson, S J Campbell, P Lucas, S Croft, P Salakas, N Socratous, L Ellas, J Dugan, G Cardillo, B Fuller, A Santorinios, C M Parras, S B Mcmahon, G L Ward, P J Ward, D Angelo, D J Hines & Miss E Ellas
Half-brother to dual-Group 3 winner and Group 1 placed Annavisto. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on June 17 over 1650m, slow going 1.5 len behind Filadeel carrying 60kg at $8. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Hawkesbury Cl1-Sw on May 14 over 1800m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Valentiago carrying 59kg at $2.70. Worth following.
2
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
11 6x050 POWER REECE
TONY GOLLAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs D M Power, Mrs J A Sugars, Mrs G Dawes, Mrs J Burrows, Mrs A James, Mrs N I Kinsella, Mrs D L Matthews & Mrs J M Lee
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 14 at Ipswich T L Cooney on June 20 over 1350m, slow going 20 len behind Kohler Kid with 55kg at $151. Before that 5th of 11 at Doomben Cl2 on May 27 over 1350m, on heavy track; 9 len behind State Opera with 55.5kg at $19. Unlikely to threaten.
10
BEN THOMPSON
Dark Blue, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
12 535x3 TECHNA
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Onasil Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: D B McClaer)
Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 3rd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cl2 on June 14 over 1400m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Zouslayer carrying 54kg at $5. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast 3&4yo Bm65 on September 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Arabian Rose with 53.5kg at $9.50. Maybe a place.
11
ROBBIE DOLAN
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
13 x7922 CANSORT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms)
At the latest run made ground from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Sunshine Coast Bm60 on June 14 over 1800m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Makamae with 59kg at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 30 over 1700m, in the wet; head behind Jemoma Alpilage carrying 58kg at $10. Don't underestimate.
5
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Teal, Black Diamond, White And Black Checked Sleeves And Quartered Cap
14 4x710 UNIQUELY FAMOUS
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Y H Chan
Last start ran second last of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on June 17 over 1650m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Filadeel carrying 59.5kg at $31. The run before that won by 5.5 len at Coffs Harbour Mdn-Sw June 3 over 1518m in heavy going defeating Bomb Perignon with 59kg at $3.40. Prepared to overlook.
1
JAKE BAYLISS
Red, Dark Green Hoops
15 187 HIDEOUT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 52.0KG
C J Waller, I Bruce, R Smith, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, Mrs S L Pobjie, K T Pobjie, Kitkat Hunters (Mgr: M J Shanahan), T A Corkhill, D A Crawley, G A Crispe, T P Zwarts, M J Lawrence, T M Gocher, R Harley, J Maberly, G J Lamphee, P A Lamphee, W P M Benson & T M C Go Racing (Mgr: C McNamara)
Last start 7th of 11 at Doomben Cl1-Sw on June 17 over 1650m, slow going 5.5 len behind Filadeel carrying 57.5kg at $31. The race before that 8th of 11 at Ipswich Cl1 on May 30 over 1700m, in the wet; 8 len behind Jemoma Alpilage with 56kg at $11. Looking to others.
6
EMILY LANG
White, Black Checks, Purple Sleeves