Eagle Farm – Soft 5
R1
Xxxx Qtis Two-year-old Handicap
1400m
Class: 2-Y-O, Handicap
11:38
Analysis
A tricky race with only limited exposed form, but #3 The Thorncaster ($3.30) appeals as the runner with the most upside. He was well beaten on debut, but his late work was excellent and he looks the type to improve sharply second-up for a leading stable. #1 Silken Salute ($2.40) won on debut at this track and clearly has ability, while #2 Brumal ($5.50) was green but still got the job done first-up and can improve again. #7 Momoka ($8.50) has looked sharp at the trials and should be respected on debut.
Selections
3. The Thorncaster ($3.30)
- Silken Salute ($2.40)
- Brumal ($5.50)
- Momoka ($8.50)
R2
Heart Of The Community Foundation Benchmark 70 Handicap
1000m
Class: BM70, Handicap
12:13
Analysis
This looks to centre around the two main hopes. #9 Manukau ($4.00) maps to get a lovely run and has shown enough ability to take catching if he lands where expected. #6 Balance The Books ($1.95) brings class and upside, but the awkward draw means she may need luck from back in the field. #5 Viale ($23.00) is racing well and can be included in wider exotics, while the rest will need a few things to go their way.
Selections
9. Manukau ($4.00)
6. Balance The Books ($1.95)
5. Viale ($23.00)
R3
Fresh Selections Class 6 Handicap
1805m
Class: Class 6, Handicap
12:48
Analysis
A competitive race, but #1 Mr Buster ($3.40) looks the horse to beat after a strong fresh win and he gets ideal conditions again. He has an excellent record at the track and the rise in trip suits. #6 Jenni Moreese ($5.00) is chasing a fourth straight win and clearly thrives here. #2 Brindavan ($3.70) has been racing well this preparation and can bounce back, while #5 Absolute Sunshine ($8.00) has been in good touch and should be thereabouts again.
Selections
- Mr Buster ($3.40)
- Jenni Moreese ($5.00)
- Brindavan ($3.70)
- Absolute Sunshine ($8.00)
R4
Inspired Built Benchmark 80 Handicap
2406m
Class: BM80, Handicap
13:23
Analysis
A staying race with a few winning hopes, but #10 Liberty Park looks a strong value chance. He had no luck at all last start and with a cleaner run can improve sharply here. #6 Mr O’Reilly ($6.00) comes off a win and drops in weight, while #1 Akkadian Emperor ($4.60) is as honest as they come and should get every chance from the draw. #12 Prochester ($3.60) has ability and can improve with the gear change.
Selections
10. Liberty Park
6. Mr O’Reilly ($6.00)
- Akkadian Emperor ($4.60)
- Prochester ($3.60)
R5
Baker Refrigeration Benchmark 70 Handicap
1600m
Class: BM70, Handicap
13:58
Analysis
A very even race where several can make a case. #6 Moon Sweeper ($8.00) gets the nod after a solid return and looks ready to peak now. He maps to get his chance and should be strong late. #5 Ready For The Trip ($8.00) has been building nicely and can take another step forward. #14 Don’tcha Think ($10.00) comes into calculations from the soft draw, while #7 Amuseantes ($5.50) is one of the more reliable runners in the race.
Selections
6. Moon Sweeper ($8.00)
5. Ready For The Trip ($8.00)
14. Don’tcha Think ($10.00)
7. Amuseantes ($5.50)
R6
Mount Franklin Benchmark 85 Handicap
1200m
Class: BM85, Handicap
14:33
Analysis
This looks a nice race for #11 Now Is The Hour ($2.25), who resumes here off strong form and should take plenty of beating. He rolls forward, gets the right run and looks the one they have to catch. #6 Sunset Dreaming ($9.00) has the class to figure if ready, while #14 Cosmo Centaurus ($8.50) should improve off the fresh run and be strong late. #10 Bundella ($5.75) is chasing four straight and loves the track, so has to be respected.
Selections
11. Now Is The Hour ($2.25)
6. Sunset Dreaming ($9.00)
14. Cosmo Centaurus ($8.50)
10. Bundella ($5.75)
R7
The Cage Youth Foundation Class 6 Plate
1400m
Class: 3-Y-O & Up, Class 6, Set Weights
15:12
Analysis
Not the easiest race to sort out. #7 Bunker Hut stays on top despite being disappointing last time, as his best form would be good enough here. #8 Last Command ($6.00) is racing in career-best form and should be competitive again, while #10 True To Form ($6.00) maps well and looks ready to peak third-up. #13 Ten Deep ($2.50) is very consistent and should again be somewhere in the finish.
Selections
7. Bunker Hut
8. Last Command ($6.00)
10. True To Form ($6.00)
13. Ten Deep ($2.50)
R8
Jones & Co Iga Daybreak Lover
1400m
Class: LR, 3-Y-O, Set Weights
15:52
Analysis
A deep and high-quality race with several genuine hopes. #16 Another Cashie ($61) is the value runner and looks much better than the price suggests. His first-up run was sound enough, the blinkers go on, and with any luck from the draw he could surprise. #6 Spanish Treasure ($4.00) is the more obvious danger after a solid return and should get a perfect run. #8 Brave Monarch has talent and upside, while #2 Fabulantes is racing in top form. #13 Youre Not The King ($12.00) also has plenty of talent and can measure up.
Selections
16. Another Cashie ($61)
6. Spanish Treasure ($4.00)
8. Brave Monarch
2. Fabulantes
13. Youre Not The King ($12.00)
R9
Ladbrokes Ascot Handicap
1000m
Class: LR, Quality
16:28
Analysis
A sharp sprint to finish and not an easy one. #1 Uncommon James gets the nod as the proven 1000m horse, although the weight and break between runs are both queries. #2 Hidden Wealth ($6.00) has the talent but does no favours from the wide gate. #6 Golden Boom ($5.50) is well suited back to this trip and has a strong track record, while #4 Payline ($5.00) and #5 Abounding ($9.50) both have claims in a race with plenty of chances.
Selections
- Uncommon James
- Hidden Wealth ($6.00)
- Golden Boom ($5.50)
- Payline ($5.00)
- Abounding ($9.50)
