Eagle Farm   01 Nov 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

SEVEN BENCHMARK 85 Handicap 1600m

Track: Good 4   Rain (Max: 28)   Rail: 1 metre Entire.  

Solid tempo headed by Canberra Legend and Blazen Boots. EXCEED SPEED (9) goes well for jockey Thompson who has two wins and a placing from just four rides and has been racing very consistently this time in work. Should prove very tough to hold out. NAVAL SEAL (7) has placed four from six around this circuit, draws favourably in gate three and gets the services of Maloney in the saddle. Ticks a few boxes for a race like this. CANBERRA LEGEND (8) is on the doorstep of another victory with consecutive runner-up finishes and is more than capable enough on his day. In the mix on best form. CUNNAMULLA FELLA (5) boasts a win over this track and trip and must be respected from the Heathcote camp. Can make his presence felt. BLAZEN BOOTS (11) makes some appeal with Jones on board. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 9,7,8,5.
1 x640x DIABLO BOLT
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Triple Crown Syndications. (Mgr: C H Ward), A J Prince, T Foster, D Da Silva, D Constantin, B J Nally, M Chiu, Mrs K Nally, Mrs V Prince, W D'cruz, J C Williams, D L King, P L Ward, S V Nolan, G B McDonald, J A Forrest, A D Lindsay, T P Fysh & J Norris
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Ipswich in the LR Ipswich Cup June 21 over 2150m, 24 len behind Flash Aah with 54kg at $4.20. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Randwick Bm94 May 24 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Hollywood Hero carrying 54.5kg at $15. Will take great benefit from this outing.
2
COREY SUTHERLAND
Red, White Triple Crown Syndications Logo
2 98832 INVER PARK
KRIS LEES
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, J W Woodbridge, F Meduri, B A Brogan, S S Roth, S Mielczarek, G & M Barnett Racing, Carty Racing, G J P Van Ameyden, J R Rourke, Mrs R L Butcher, Jusic and Bailey, Just in Class, W J O'Shea, Coastline Racing, J P Hunter, Mugathree Racing, Inver Park & K W Chia
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Hcp on October 18 over 1400m, head behind Badgers Nuts with 57.5kg at $7. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Hcp on September 28 over 1400m, 5 len behind Atmosphere with 59kg at $19. Others are preferred in this contest.
5
JACE MCMURRAY
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Check Sleeves And Cap
3 4507x WARP SPEED
MARK GOODWIN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B R Neven, J Nolan, J B Edwards, L Crawford & A D Crawford
Half-brother to Group 1 winner Nom Du Jeu. Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track Bm90 August 2 over 1815m, 4 len behind Tuff Tu Mus carrying 59.5kg at $26. Previously first up; ninth of 13 at Doomben Hcp February 22 over 1615m, 4 len behind Kronenbourg carrying 57.5kg at $101. Might need this run.
11
JAI WILLIAMS
Orange, Purple Stars And Cap
4 0645x SPEYCASTER
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
A J A Bosma, J R Bedggood, C E Jones, Ms T M Morrissey, A J Laurenson, W W Flaunty, T J Cunneen, G Clarke, W V Flowerday, B Peters, D J Stewart, L Gurney, G D Buchan, R Wakeling, JWB Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B R Broomhead), Dr K L Samson, Fab Fillies (Mgr: G Weston), C A Fischer & B Clarke
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Rosehill Stayers Cup June 28 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Bacio Del Mist with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Flemington Bm100 January 18 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Marble Arch carrying 53kg at $31. Expecting a strong run while fresh.
1
COBI VITLER
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
5 16297 CUNNAMULLA FELLA
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
First Light Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T S Wilson), R M Glennie, A M Coleman, D J Loch, D Hatcher, M B Johnson, Miss N T Fletcher, G J Hidson, H N B Hampson, Mrs C D Hampson, Mrs N A Loch, D M Richardson, M G O'Connor, M I Lavery, J R Brown, A Woods, Another Fifty (Mgr: A Woods) & J D Dalton
Last start ran last of 7 at Doomben Hcp on October 25 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Victory Win with 55kg at $11. Before that got back early 9th of 12 at Lismore Lismorecup Mb87 on September 26 over 1526m, 4 len behind Flywheel carrying 59.5kg at $4.60. Ready to run a big race.
6
DANIEL MOOR
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
6 9x203 VIMINELE
LINDSAY GOUGH
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
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
Last start 3rd of 9 at this track Bm78 on October 11 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Express Payment carrying 60.5kg at $11. Before that second last of 11 at Doomben Cl6-Sw on September 6 over 1350m, 7 len behind Weigall Tiger with 58.5kg at $5. Looks well placed here and can run well with repeat of the latest effort.
12
JAKE BAYLISS
Red, Purple And White Checked Band, Checked Armband And Checked Cap
7 24x13 NAVAL SEAL
CHRIS WALLER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B Flannery, Mrs P A Flannery, T D Flannery & Q J Flannery
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by a head at Toowoomba Bm70 September 27 over 1300m defeating Irama with 59kg at $21. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on October 25 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Keitel with 60.5kg at $19. Certainly worth another chance.
3
RYAN MALONEY
Light Blue, Bright Pink Stars, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
8 86722 CANBERRA LEGEND
PETER ROBL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Legend Racing (Mgr: K K Ho)
At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Bm80 on October 11 over 1800m, 2 len behind Victory Flame with 58.5kg at $6. Before that 2nd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm80 on September 27 over 1625m, head behind Ludovisi with 57.5kg at $11. Sure to be in the thick of things again.
10
JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER
White, Red Epaulettes And Armbands
9 42113 EXCEED SPEED
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
M G Buys, A Palmer, Robert Willis Bloodstock (Mgr: R S Willis), G R Bachmann, Wessel Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C J Wessel), Kew Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M A Brown), Z Pasoski, T Brown, J J Hackett, B M Jackson, G B Dougherty, C A Cavanough, World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett) & Mrs Z A Daly
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm80 on September 27 over 1625m, 0.8 len behind Ludovisi carrying 58kg at $3.20. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Doomben Bm70 September 6 over 1615m defeating Make A Call carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Expected to be very competitive.
7
BEN THOMPSON
Royal Blue And Orange Diagonal Stripes, Orange And Royal Blue Seams Cap
10 72267 NORTHERN DECREE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
E R J Kesler, Mrs J A Kesler-Wilson, Mrs J M Eagles, M Crabtree, M Beck, Mrs B Beck, G W Voller, M Thiess & Wilson Kesler Pty Ltd (Mgr: E R J Kesler)
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl6 on September 20 over 1800m, 6 len behind Walsh Bay carrying 55.5kg at $10. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Doomben Bm85 on September 6 over 1615m, 1.75 len behind Yet He Moves with 57.5kg at $4.40. Capable of a lot more and gets his chance to atone.
9
DAMIEN THORNTON
Watermelon, Teal Stars, Chevrons Sleeves And Striped Cap
11 x1355 BLAZEN BOOTS
TONY GOLLAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Strong Bloodstock (Mgr: B Armstrong), Bad Boys Racing (Mgr: T Brewer), C Chapman, B Cooper, C Filer, L Jaques, J Kennedy, C Schulz, Mudcrab (Mgr: M Banks), M Quilter, S Smith, P Sposato, M Leitch, L Te Keeti, M Lillecrapp, J Masters, Mrs C Mayne, Showtime (Mgr: W Leslie), J Bradley-Smith & J Blake
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track Bm70 on October 11 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Chamierro with 59kg at $12. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at Doomben Bm78 on September 13 over 1630m, slow going 2 len behind Simply Amazing with 58.5kg at $7.50. Sure to be prominent.
8
ANGELA JONES
Navy Blue, Strong Bloodstock Logo, Navy Blue Sleeves, White And Old Gold Chevrons, Old Gold Cap
12 6x044 TYPHOON TIP
NAOMI HEMMINGS
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
D N Joice, D Reynolds, L A Warner, Ms B J Jeffries & Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings
Last start 4th of 10 at this track Bm70 on October 22 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Voracious with 53.5kg at $14. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track Bm78 on October 11 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Express Payment carrying 51kg at $61. Prefer to see her back in form.
4
EMILY LANG
Dark Green, Purple Sleeves, Quartered Cap