Races BR Eagle Farm

Finished fifth in a BM78 over 1000m at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths after settling back and striking interference in the straight. His Gold Coast third prior was sound at generous odds, and the class drop plus apprentice claim give him some help. The 1300m is familiar enough, but his record at this venue is modest and he has to lift sharply to trouble the main chances. Not this time.

Worked home respectably when fifth in a Class 3 at Doomben, beaten just over three lengths by Spiethtacular, and is fitter third-up now. He was plain as favourite at Sunshine Coast two back, though he did have to come from well back after being steadied. The winning edge has been missing this season, but he can run into the placings.

Arrives in excellent order after winning twice from as many runs this campaign, most recently taking a CG BM68 at Doomben from Kokatahi as favourite. The Sunshine Coast BM70 win two back was more dominant, and Michael Rodd stays aboard with a perfect record on him. The heavy ground is a query, but his form and race fitness make him a major player.

Was much better than his price suggested in an Open at Lismore last start, finishing fourth and beaten a length and a half on soft ground after travelling just behind the speed. That followed a plain fifth in a BM70 at this venue, but he has been in strong form across the past 12 months and the apprentice claim helps. Back to 1300m with a claim, he has more appeal than the market may imply.

Has returned in fine style with two Class 4 wins, the latest at Ipswich where she beat Impendor by just over half a length as a well-supported favourite despite being steadied midrace. She had earlier scored narrowly at Beaudesert and her overall record around 1300m is a major asset. This is harder, but her wet record and current form keep her right in it.

Has gone close at her past two, most recently beaten a nose in a Class 4 at Sunshine Coast after being slow away and held up near the 250m. The Toowoomba second prior also had merit from well back, so her closing form is honest. Honest enough for exotics, but the venue record keeps her in the caution basket.

Ran third in a BM70 at this track last start, beaten just over a length at big odds after being slow to begin. His Sunshine Coast fifth over 1000m prior was also better than the finishing position reads, with a late charge from back in the field. A placing is within reach.

Had a case for being better than the margin when third in a BM70 on the Gold Coast Poly, with an awkward start, home-turn interference and a blocked run before finishing six lengths from King Of Minto. The run prior was plain when unwanted in the market. Trip suits, but her record at this venue makes it an each-way stretch.

Won with authority in a FM BM68 at Doomben last start, beating Maquisa by a length as favourite after being held up on the home turn. Her earlier fourth at this track came in a small field when she did not finish off, but her 1300m record and strong partnership with Bella Youngberry are major positives. Excellent 1300m profile and the winning rider stays with her.

Was safely held in a Class 6 over 1600m at this track last start, finishing seventh and beaten six lengths after being unwanted in the market. His prior third at this venue came in a small-field Class 4 and was also more even than sharp. The class drop and Angela Jones returning are positives, but at this distance he has more to prove than the main chances. Looking to others.

Finished fourth in a BM70 at Warwick last start, beaten just over two lengths by Angara after tracking the speed, and that form line is tested again here. He had picked up fairly from the rear in a CG BM65 at Eagle Farm two back after jumping awkwardly and racing keenly. Has rough place claims with improvement.

Found winning form in a BM74 at Ballina, beating Barello by a head as favourite after racing keenly and holding on in a tight finish. His Doomben run prior over 1110m was forgivable enough after racing wide approaching the 700m. The 1300m profile is strong and he is third-up, but this venue is new and his wet-track record is only lightly supportive. Has more to offer and can give backers a bold sight with Thompson piloting.

Got the job done in a Class 3 at Lismore last start, beating Warrior Bae by a nose after travelling well and being forced wide late. The Grafton sixth prior was only fair, and she now comes from country grade to a stronger venue. Stronger company makes this a much sterner assignment.

Led throughout to win a BM70 at Warwick last start, beating Breezin' by a length despite knuckling on jumping, and he also ran second in an Open at Talwood two back. He had run second in an Open at Talwood before that, so the recent results read well. First look at this track and stronger depth make it tougher.