Eagle Farm 09 Aug 2025
GOING: S(7)
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LADBROKES TOP 2/3/4 BETTING BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1000m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 17) Rail: +5m Entire. |
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Strong pace with Flaming Conquest, Pareto and Bomarea pushing forward, closely attended by Introducing and Belegato. They'll go like the clappers in this. BELEGATO (3) has handy figures over this sprint trip with two wins and four placings from eight attempts and has been given a bit of a freshen since just missing the frame in a tougher race last time out. Handles all going and should be right there when the judge calls a halt. ARISPHERE (12) saves her best form for this 1000m journey and gets 1.5kg off from the favourable draw. Ticks a few boxes. PARETO (14) ran second in a Randwick Highway before the spell and has since posted a Doomben trial victory. In the mix while fresh. The well-related EMPEROR (1) (half to 3xG1 winner Joliestar) rounds out the selections in a competitive affair. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Belegato.
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| 1 | 57411 |
EMPEROR
MATTHEW DUNN 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Calladunn (Mgr: M J Dunn), Ms D Sullivan, S P Anderson, M Anderson, W J Watts, C N Curran & L W Dummett Half-brother to three-time Group 1 winner Joliestar. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a nose at Grafton Ctryassoc - Cl6 July 17 over 1175m defeating Power Beau with 59kg at $3. The start before that favourite; won by a neck at Doomben Bm70 June 25 over 1110m on a rain affected track defeating Ellibaby carrying 60kg at $19. Today's race will be harder but he looks up to the task. |
4 COBI VITLER |
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FLYING DESTINY
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 6YO B/BR GELDING 61.0KG Darby Racing (Mgr: S G Darby), N R Morgan, Ms V A Nelson, A J Piddington, Grubzillas (Mgr: M R Riddell), Mrs B H A Wenman, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), S & C Bartlett (Mgr: S Bartlett), Darby Racing Courting Destiny (Mgr: S G Darby), Mallenhead (Mgr: M J Allen), J Patten & M A Vandermaal Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Yoshinobu carrying 60.5kg at $14. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 28 over 1200m, nose behind Lady Extreme carrying 57kg at $11. Hard to beat this time. |
11 JACE MCMURRAY |
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BELEGATO
LIAM BIRCHLEY 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Miss C M Birchley, G Farmer, P V Carr, M Black, M Kyriakides, Ms M P Black, Mrs A M Courtney, H S Courtney, B J Illingworth, Mrs K Illingworth, J P Sims, D A Blair, S N S Chadwick, C Chadwick, Mrs L A McLean, Mrs J Morgan, M F Shine, J W McInally, J Van Lierop & T L Carmichael Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 4th of 14 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Qlty on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Overfull carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 len at Doomben Darby Mccarthy May 24 over 1110m in soft going defeating Mayfair carrying 56kg at $7.50. Well placed and is a leading player. |
10 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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FLAMING CONQUEST
DAVID MURPHY 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG Mrs N M Zimmerle & B A Armstrong Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 7 at this track Bm90 on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Wanda Rox with 54kg at $26. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at this track Bm85 on November 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Safework with 56.5kg at $5.50. Others make more appeal. |
7 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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SIMBU
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Mrs Z A Daly, Peachester Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs L Huddy), Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), T R Maddern, E J Sperling, D C Crane, Mrs S B Hannon, S A Morris, N J Swallow, Mrs W B Sutton, H G Cope & Mrs M G Cope Comes off a 31 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Ipswich Bm78 on July 9 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Taltarni Fields with 58kg at $3.70. The start before that won by a long-neck at Doomben Cl5 June 18 over 1110m defeating Caspernova carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Thereabouts last time out. In the mix again. |
6 RYAN MALONEY |
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THE ASTRONOMER
STEPHEN LEE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A Aceti, S B Lee & Racing88 Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs C E Irwin) Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 9 at Grafton John Carlton 97 on July 6 over 1190m, 4 len behind Moskeeta carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Lismore Cl3 October 20 over 1110m defeating Hidden Melody carrying 59kg at $3. Has ability but needs to do a bit more. |
15 CODY COLLIS |
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INTRODUCING
STUART KENDRICK 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Wessel Thoroughbreds, M Mclean, Daniel Livestock, Felgate Holdings(Mgr P Felgate), A Burley, R Heritage, D Hillier, R and S Thornthwaite, Thankyou ICW Synd (Mgr C Wessel), T Kendrick, G Ryan, Dr J Cleeland, Kratzie Racing no 74, J Baker, B Walsh, P Boyce, S Jimmieson, E Giacobone & G McNabb Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Doomben Cl3-Sw September 7 over 1110m, 5.5 len behind Simbu with 55.5kg at $15. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Doomben Bm78 August 3 2024 over 1110m, 5 len behind Brereton with 56.5kg at $7.50. Might need this run. |
1 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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BOMAREA
MARC QUINN 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG J A Peir, G W Chesher, D Stojanovic, B P Trummel, K W Banks, Pepperwood Racing (Mgr: G M Anderson), S H Carn, M L Brunell, Ms T Byrne, D A James, Mrs L L James, M C McCann, C J Newman, M Brennan, P F Van Der Meer, B J Maher, M J Newman, P C Byrne, Mrs M J Peir & Leprechaun Racing (Mgr: L F Kelly) Second-up. First-up after four months held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Grafton Kirby on July 17 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind At Witz End carrying 54kg at $6.50. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Wyong Bm78 on March 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind Wondereach carrying 56kg at $5.50. Warrants some consideration. |
8 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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SHOT OF WHISKEY
MATTHEW HOYSTED 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Proven TBreds, A Black, Boom Package, M Rolfe, Mrs M Rolfe, P O'Rourke, C Hewitt, N Woolley, E Robinson, K Kiely, R Dawson, G Seto, S Philp, D Shanahan, Lucyrox Racing (Mgr:SA Mitchell), Steel Tracks Racing, Mrs F Dickson, A Anagnostiadis, Mrs J Peck & C Blair Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign couldn't go on with it; 11th of 14 at this track Cg&E Bm78 on May 3 over 1200m, 7 len behind Ser Joh with 57kg at $12. First up last campaign 4th of 9 at Ipswich Bm70 on February 5 over 1100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Skywolf carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Runner-up in a Doomben trial over 1000m on July 29. Has some claims if presented on song. |
3 BEN THOMPSON |
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SHOW ME MERCY
STUART KENDRICK 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M A McLean, M L Cain, B Watts, R G O'Keefe, I Dempsey, Mrs W L Sullivan, G Sullivan, S W Costa, D F McTaggart, D J Green, G B Warren, Dr J C Cleeland, A P D Hennessy, A L Porter, D Wilden-Constantin, Mrs E M Kratzmann, Wessel Thoroughbreds, Kendrick Racing & Daniel Livestock (Mgr: P J Daniel) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Ipswich T L Cooney June 22 2024 over 1350m, soft track; 7 len behind Hedged with 57kg at $26. First up last campaign tenth of 12 at Doomben Darby Mccarthy May 25 2024 over 1110m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Tiger Shark carrying 56kg at $10. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Has a good first-up record. |
11 JAKE BAYLISS |
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TROIKA
JACK BRUCE 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Laurel Oak Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: L J Mihalyka), Boeara Holdings, T W Watson, Inspire, D J Tilbury, Mrs S Tilbury, G W Aldridge, D O'Brien, M J Clift, L G Boag, Mrs E D Boag, Tiani Vlei, G A Pointon, M S Riley, Laurel Oak Tolstoy, D J Small, L A Mihalyka & Tumut T Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Gold Coast Bm78 December 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind The Astronomer carrying 55kg at $4. When resuming last campaign eighth of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 June 25 2024 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Kiribati carrying 59.5kg at $10. Might be better off following this outing. |
8 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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ARISPHERE
TONY GOLLAN 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG J P Lavelle, Mrs D Lavelle, Mrs K McGlinn, R McGlinn, Pontinz (Mgr: G J Pontin), Mrs J Redman, G Redman, Mrs A Geitz, D Geitz, P T G McCosker, Mrs W G Derrick, J B Derrick, D M Condon, P Connolly, Golden Oldies (Mgr: R G P Lyne), D Carson, D R Hemming, F Deshon & M A Wilson At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track Bm70 on July 19 over 1000m, slow going neck behind Mr Galazi carrying 59.5kg at $2.35. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Gold Coast Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Remlaps Angel with 56kg at $11. Will take plenty of beating. |
5 EMILY LANG |
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TIKKA READY
SCOTT MORRISEY 7YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG J P Morrisey, B J Bodkin, G M Bodkin, C S Flynn, H J Flynn, O N Flynn, P D Jones, B J Radcliffe, Mrs E Radcliffe & Thefifthhole Racing (Mgr: D J Dwyer) Comes here off a 31-day let-up. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Ipswich Bm70 on July 9 over 800m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Enuff Pills with 60kg at $13. The race before that 5th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 14 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind I Am Voodoo with 60kg at $17. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time. |
2 MS YVETTE LEWIS |
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PARETO
DAVID MCCOLM 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J L McColm & Mrs M M Wardlaw Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 April 26 over 1000m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Massira carrying 57.5kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Ballina Ctry Cl1 April 8 over 1000m on heavy track defeating Viale carrying 62kg at $5.50. Looks all set for a positive return. |
9 M HELLYER |
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HIDDEN MELODY
ADAM CAMPTON 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Donald's Racing (Mgr: T Hughes), L T Ho, R K Hallard, S R Flannery, A Higgins, D Higgins, C Lee, B C Watego, T Baltas, P A Hooper, R D Loffler, M Murfet, Dr E Ryan, Mrs G Collins, Mrs J Hyndes, Bammis Racing (Mgr: K S Anthonisz), F J Morgan & The AJ And S (Mgr: S M Hutchings) Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at Gold Coast Bm58 July 12 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating On The Target carrying 60kg at $2.35. The start before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Cl4 on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; nose behind The Fixer with 52kg at $2.70. Will find this a tougher assignment. |
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