Eagle Farm 15 Jul 2026
GOING: G(4)
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LADBROKES FAST PAYOUTS BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1200m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: 10.5m Entire Course.. (Pent: 6.13) |
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Metaphorically is expected to lead at a strong tempo. Open race to close out the card. FRAGILE LOVE (5) is on the doorstep of another victory with consecutive runner-up finishes either side of the spell and gets a bunch of weight off with the 3kg claim. Will be better with that first-up effort now under the belt and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. MELDUBIOUS (11) has a win and a second from three spins around this circuit and maps ideally for this from gate two. Rates among the leading contenders. BEREZKA (9) has placed four of five over this track and trip and hails from the leading Maher stable. Top-three credentials on best figures. SHELSTEIN (6) brings NSW formlines to the table and can run a big race while fresh. NEPRAVDA (7) best of the rest despite the sticky draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 5,11,9,6.
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GORBACHEV
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG M A Koundouris, Picko (Mgr: C C Pickford), Mrs B D Gallaher, J A Wilson, West Colyrana Tumbacoots (Mgr: M J Mallon), M P Dascarolis & T W Sullivan Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Doomben Cl6 February 11 over 1350m, soft track; 0.8 len behind Hermanita carrying 56.5kg at $11. Previously first up; third in a small field at Gold Coast Cg&E Cl1 October 11 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Bruckheimer carrying 58.5kg at $3.60. Expecting a strong run while fresh. |
2 JACE MCMURRAY |
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METAPHORICALLY
TOM CHARLTON 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Finemore Thoroughbreds (Mgr: R S Finemore), Prairie Racing (Mgr: R Yap), M N Tucker, Emu Racing (Mgr: M R Walker), M W Finemore, J G O'Mahoney, Ms S J O'shea, T F Sheehan, J N Day & Ms S P Hunter Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after 10 months sat on the pace before fading to run last of 11 at Warwick Farm 4yo+ Bm72 on June 3 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Aye Aye Captain with 58.5kg at $9. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Randwick Kensington Cg&E Bm72 on June 25 2025 over 1300m, slow going 24 len behind Getafix carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. No easier this time and is likely to struggle. |
9 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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MOUNT FUJI
G HEINRICH & B RODGERS 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Heinrich Bloodstock (Mgr: Miss T C Heinrich) Full-brother to Group 3 winner Empire Of Japan. Second-up. First-up after eight months led to the turn then faded ran second last of 9 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 27 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Golden Cross with 58.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on September 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Shelstein carrying 58.5kg at $51. Is a second-up winner in the past but others rate better. |
4 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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| 4 | 1927x |
HOPPER
STUART KENDRICK 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom) & N N Botica Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 May 6 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Iceman carrying 59.5kg at $12. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm72 December 26 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Cross Tasman with 57kg at $6.50. Expecting a positive return. |
11 RON STEWART |
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FRAGILE LOVE
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BROWN MARE 59.0KG Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) Second run back. First-up after two months came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at this track Bm70 on July 1 over 1000m, slow going 1.5 len behind Mean Approach carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Doomben Bm80 on April 11 over 1110m, 2.75 len behind Flying Destiny with 55kg at $13. Expect another bold showing. |
7 LEAH MARTYN |
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SHELSTEIN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing (Mgr: D W Watt), G R Glynn, S D Murray, Mrs P Smith, W E Muller, M P Lockwood, A Cranes, S R Niven, G D Sharp, D J Harrison, W Peart, Stolk Racing (Mgr: C J Stolk), S Millsom, P J Wimpey, P L Ward, G J P Van Ameyden, Berkeley Park Stud, BLG Racing & R Roberts Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at Newcastle Cg&E Bm64 March 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Call Me Gorgeous carrying 62kg at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. Ipswich Cl2-Sw August 8 over 1200m slow track defeating Araminta carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Can run a big race while fresh. |
6 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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NEPRAVDA
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Adrenaline Secret (Mgr: M T Vincent), B M Robison, Ms J O'Bryan, S R Rogers, Clivey's Rare Ones, Mrs LA Mawby, P A Griffin, M Bunting, Mrs T L Hulme, J Meade, J McKenna, Coastal Lads, M McPherson, Mrs S Flint, D R Hardy, Goodluck Granted Racing, Ms P Callaghan, B T Garrigan, R J King & G Nicholson Last start 6th of 8 at Doomben F&M Cl3 on June 24 over 1110m, slow going 2 len behind Galpin carrying 56kg at $5. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Doomben Bm70 June 17 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Gagnante Enchere with 56kg at $3.40. Disappointing last time but can do much better. |
10 M RODD |
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SISTINE EXPLORER
ADAM CAMPTON 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Who Run The World (Mgr: T L Whalley) & G Radman Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 8 at Gold Coast Cl6 on June 6 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Scud carrying 54kg at $21. Second run from a spell ran second last of 10 at Gatton Bm70 on June 27 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Rich Minx carrying 56kg at $10. Not going well enough. Struggling and looking to others. |
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BEREZKA
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, Blueblood Thoroughbreds, A K Racing, Extra Joss, Carty Racing, R R Chapman, D L Guihot, L A Woodland, Heidelberg F C, C J Stillman, R Irving, Ms L M Chismon, T Redin, C Williamson, M J Buffier, M Cranwell, N Moller, D H Parker & Mrs N Lettice Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at this track F&M Bm78 April 25 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Savagery Vibe with 56.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Warwick Farm 3&4yo Bm72 January 7 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ellipsis with 57.5kg at $7.50. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign. |
5 BEN THOMPSON |
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DESIAH
TREVOR THOMAS 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ramsay Family (Mgr: G D Ramsay) At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Bundaberg Cl5 June 20 over 1212m defeating Awesome Spirit with 60.5kg at $1.70. The race before that ran last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cl4 on June 14 over 1300m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Seneschal carrying 56kg at $5.50. In form but this is a sterner test. |
8 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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MELDUBIOUS
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG OnTrack Melrose Place, R Richardson, C Angove, Ms J Cai, Dr A M Morrison-Galt, C P Free, A Siafas, J Wilson, R T Lin, G X Ryan, A Grigg, G F Townsend, S J Nugent, Mrs P King, G P Carmichael, A Beresford, JCG-Up Racing, Showtime Breeding & Ontrack Thoroughbreds No 1 (Mgr: G J Morgan) Second-up. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 27 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Golden Cross carrying 57kg at $3.10. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at Doomben Cl2 on January 29 over 1350m, 5 len behind Chief In Charge with 58kg at $2.45. Looks hard to beat. |
1 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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SHE OURS
LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG R S PassmoreC C Lean, S S Lean, W W Markwell, & R K Brooks Last start 5th of 11 at this track Bm70 on July 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mean Approach carrying 53kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 7 at Doomben Bm70 on June 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Nepravda with 56.5kg at $4.20. Looks tested in this line-up. |
3 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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BECAMO
SHAUN DWYER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG B R Potter & Ms R S Mason Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 15 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 November 22 over 1800m, 10 len behind Thinkhardandfast with 58kg at $31. Previously first up; ran last of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cg&E Bm65 January 31 2025 over 1200m, 5 len behind Cracker Essgee carrying 58.5kg at $4.20. This race is tougher than what he was up against last time in and hard to imagine he'll play a role in this. |
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