Eagle Farm 23 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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LADBROKES MATES MODE POTS Colts, Geldings & Entires BENCHMARK 78 Handicap 1200m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 24) Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 5.85) |
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Genuine pace with Star Ambition and Russian Sub showing out along with Flying Destiny working over. They'll go like the clappers in this. ABOUT TO EXPLODE (14) wasn't too far away when resuming over this course and distance and will have derived a stack of benefit from that hit-out. Has won his two other attempts over this track and trip and is drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley. Shapes as a major player. STAR AMBITION (16) has gone bang bang to start the campaign and is building up a handy winning strikerate. Can continue the purple patch of form. SHELSTEIN (17) couldn't have been more impressive saluting at Ipswich first-up and will have taken some confidence from that dominant victory. Top-three candidate. FLYING DESTINY (2) best of the rest with the 3kg claim. SUGGESTED PLAY: About To Explode each-way.
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VIMINELE
LINDSAY GOUGH 6YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG M P A Bliss, Mrs V A Bliss, L R Cencig, G S Miles, Ms S M O'Connor, H J Gough, W C King, D B Flynn, M T Flynn, J Barnes, Mrs H Barnes, G J Stewart, R P Reilly, P R Richardson, Mrs M E Crosthwaite, C R Crosthwaite, Ms K A Mcleod, Ms A L Fitzgerald, T M Hanley & Mrs L Bath Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at this track Cl6 March 1 over 1600m, 5 len behind Rising Pacific carrying 57.5kg at $14. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 December 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Busting carrying 59.5kg at $31. Prefer to see how he returns. |
10 EMILY LANG |
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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 Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Yoshinobu carrying 60.5kg at $14. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Rosehill Bm78 on June 28 over 1200m, nose behind Lady Extreme with 57kg at $11. Best form stacks up nicely and deserves another chance. |
13 JACE MCMURRAY |
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TONNEOFGRIT
STUART KENDRICK 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, I J Corazzol, Dr J Cleeland, P Halfhyde, A & F Racing (Mgr: A J Fiteni), Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), M A McLean, O T P (Mgr: J S Galligan), Dee Jay Racing (Mgr: D Di Giacomo), Squeezers Q P C (Mgr: J A Mcintosh) & Kratzie Racing No. 93 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann) Last start 2nd of 7 at Doomben Cl5 on August 6 over 1350m, long-neck behind Blazen Boots with 60kg at $4.80. The start before that 5th of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm85 on July 5 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Deep Respect carrying 56.5kg at $3.70. Rates highly on best figures and can measure up. |
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BADGERS NUTS
MARYANN BROSNAN 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Ms M D Brosnan Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign by nose Beaudesert Hcp May 26 over 1650m slow track defeating Kareem carrying 59kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Beaudesert Bm65 January 16 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Heyoka carrying 61.5kg at $18. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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HASTEN DELIGHT
PETER ROBL 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG CCA Wai Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 80 November 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind My Wish with 61kg at $20. First up last campaign fifth of 14 at Sha Tin Rating 80 September 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Magic Control with 60.5kg at $10. Looks all set for a bright return. |
11 JASPER FRANKLIN |
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TOWN CRIER
MATTHEW HOYSTED 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds (Mgr:AJ Walter),JM Fish,EJ Lucas,PJ Dwyer,O Goddard,P Hickman,K Hogan, R Long,G Seto,D Frohloff,R Bartlett,B Taylor,Mrs S Suckling,C Aspinall,W Parker,S Newlands,Martin Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr:J Martin),Glory Glory Glory (Mgr:S Colling) & Boom Package (Mgr:T Walter) Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Bullion Boy carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by a nose at Gold Coast Cl4-Sw March 15 over 1200m defeating Adiella with 60kg at $10. Will be better for that run and is one of the main hopes. |
15 LUKE P DEMPSEY |
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MINTAKA LAD
DAVID VANDYKE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG V Trillo Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at this track Bm85 April 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Exotique Miss carrying 56.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at this track Bm80 January 18 over 1200m, a head behind Amore Veloce with 58kg at $5.50. Expecting a positive return. |
9 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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DON PEDRO
JACK BRUCE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG K Salagic Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Wellington Well Cup Mbm82 March 31 over 1700m, soft track; 7 len behind Aimpoint with 57.5kg at $2.30. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Randwick Kensington Bm72 January 22 over 1550m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Sweysive carrying 58kg at $7.50. Sure to be thereabouts. |
3 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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BEAUTANTES
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs V A Heathcote, T A McPherson, B W Harry, T J Altass, G N Elliott, R A Ryan, R S Ciobo, N J Brownlow, C L Lagerroth & W R Mellish Half-brother to Group 1 winner Startantes. Resuming after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 April 20 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Fat Fingers carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at this track Cl5 March 26 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Heroic Miss with 59kg at $3.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
7 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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RUSSIAN SUB
HARRY RICHARDSON 6YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG F J Manwaring & Mrs J G Manwaring Last start won by 1.1 len at Doomben Cg&E Cl3 July 30 over 1350m on a soft track defeating Exceed Speed with 59kg at $11. Before that 5th of 7 at Doomben Cg&E Cl3-Sw on July 12 over 1110m, 3.5 len behind Hawker Hall with 60kg at $31. Better last time but would need to improve further. |
6 TIFFANI BROOKER |
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ZELGARIA
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Calladunn, Ralph Johns Family (Mgr: G R Johns), Pinot And Dry (Mgr: M Di-Salvatore), M D Antill, N V Schmidt, Mrs H J Schmidt, Mrs M Bolster, Mrs A C Watts, W J Watts & G J Frazer Half-brother to Group 1 winner Politeness. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 at this track Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Bullion Boy with 55.5kg at $12. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track Nmw on August 9 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Gospel Girl with 55.5kg at $21. Top-three chance. |
4 DYLAN TURNER |
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BONDED AFFAIR
STUART KENDRICK 5YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Mrs T Kendrick, B Heffernan, K J Kiely, D Mcgregor, J W Martin, K J Caldwell, P M Laming, C Casbolt, S G Christopher, P A Maggio, S Robson, Ms W M Robson, W B Fallas, D C Casey, M F Casey, G L Wilson, B Anderson, J M Rogan & Panch Co (Mgr: D J Cashin) At the latest run favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.0 len at Sunshine Coast Bm75 August 3 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Defiant Spirit with 57kg at $2. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track Bm78 on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Bullion Boy carrying 55.5kg at $7. In the mix. |
14 M HARLEY |
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MOB BUSTER
NEVILLE BOYLE 8YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG Spedding Estates (Mgr: J Spedding) Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Doomben Cl5 February 28 2024 over 1640m, 3.5 len behind Goldeel carrying 56.5kg at $14. When resuming last campaign sixth of 12 at Doomben Cg&E Bm78 July 8 2023 over 1200m, soft track; 4 len behind Hatchet carrying 60kg at $81. Prefer to see how he returns. |
8 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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ABOUT TO EXPLODE
TONY GOLLAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG D Azzopardi, A Bryant, B McDowell, A Partridge, C Stride, J Smith, N Evans, R J Inskip, S Shelton, G Ireland, R McLean, T J Papez, Island Sword Racing (Mgr: R Smith), D Nicolson, D L Todd, D T Crook, Mrs K J Kirk, G F Desaxe, C Nashed & Dream Thoroughbreds About Ready (Mgr: D P Azzopardi) Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 12 at this track Nmw on August 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Gospel Girl with 54kg at $3.70. Previously second-up made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Doomben Cl1 on December 6 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Cressbrook carrying 59kg at $5.50. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
1 BEN THOMPSON |
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PARETO
DAVID MCCOLM 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J L McColm & Mrs M M Wardlaw Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 10 at this track Bm78 on August 9 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belegato with 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Randwick Highway-C3 on April 26 over 1000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Massira carrying 57.5kg at $8. Hard to fault if at his best. |
16 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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STAR AMBITION
TOBY EDMONDS 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG A J Edmonds, MiRunners Racing No. 2 , Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), Cinco Star Racing (Mgr: D H B Giesemann), Felgate Holdings , P Day, S Ellison, Mrs P Ellison, Mrs S Hitchener, J J Ryan, A Marshall & B S Racing ,Hedley Racing Third-up today. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Grafton Cl1 July 13 over 1006m defeating Beyond My Ken carrying 60kg at $2.35. Last start favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Coffs Harbour Bm74 August 1 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Beer Baron carrying 57.5kg at $1.45. Finds a nice race and should be right there at the business end. |
5 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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SHELSTEIN
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD 4YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Dynamic Syndications Racing, 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 (Mgr: N W Bruce) & BLG Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Mcdowall) Second-up. First-up after eight months came from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Ipswich Cl2-Sw August 8 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Araminta with 58.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Rosehill Grad Bm68 (65) on November 13 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Aye Aye Captain carrying 58.5kg at $3.50. Going well enough to cope with this tougher assignment. |
15 ANGELA JONES |
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KEEP SAFE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Mrs V Heathcote & Vlandra Bloodstock At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Bm70 on August 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Just Precious with 59kg at $41. Before that second last of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Mr Verse with 59.5kg at $16. Happy enough to avoid. |
2 HEAVELON VAN DER HOVEN |
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DEFERENTIAL
JAMES HEALY 6YO B/BR GELDING 52.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, Mrs A J Jack, D Sinnitt, D James, E J Collins, J Brown, K J Ashe, M B Johnson, M McNally, M Willson, R J Bartlett, J Donohue, Horsey Pennies (Mgr: Ms R H Bradley), Harmony Racing, D C S S Racing (Mgr: W A Dorney), J Mecklenburgh, Mrs K L McLaughlin & S L Lamont Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Cl5 on July 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Thelwell with 54.5kg at $5.50. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 10 at Ipswich Bm58 on August 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Bold Julius carrying 61kg at $11. Can't entertain on that form. |
12 SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE |
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