Eagle Farm has seven races on Wednesday, starting at 2:43pm. The track was rated a Heavy 10 when tips came out after rain this week, although it is expected to clear on race day, so it may improve into the soft range. The rail is out 8.5 metres. The Munce stable has been in good form lately, and Jace McMurray is riding well.
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Mirra Impact in Race 5 is our best bet. Budda Bar in Race 3 and Ready Set Tergo in Race 4 are our picks in the maidens. With a wet track and plenty of lightly raced horses, keep stakes sensible.
Race 1 - Gallopers Sports Club QTIS 3yo And 4yo Benchmark 70 Handicap (1000m)
Selection: Flaressence
Flaressence has won or placed in all four of her starts. She was well beaten by a good winner last start, but she will be on the speed with a light weight. Boss Mode is the main danger for Tony Gollan after a close second at Doomben, and the drop back to 1000m suits him. Rewrite returns from 22 weeks after placing in a trial. Impervious is also from the Gollan stable and drops in grade.
Selections:
- Flaressence
- Boss Mode
- Rewrite
- Impervious
Race 2 - Become A BRC Member Fillies And Mares Maiden Plate (1200m)
Selection: Buttercup
Buttercup has placed eight times in 10 starts and ran second at the Sunshine Coast last start. Her last effort for her new stable was her best, and she is third up now. Duchess Difficult has a good draw and a senior rider, and she should get to the front. Aristocratic Girl also has plenty of placings and should like the wet track. Stellagracia ran second on debut at Doomben and should improve. There is not much between the top four.
Selections:
- Buttercup
- Duchess Difficult
- Aristocratic Girl
- Stellagracia
Race 3 - Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival CG&E Maiden Plate (1200m)
Selection: Budda Bar
Budda Bar was checked badly as he started his run at Doomben last start and still finished well for fourth. With a clear run, he looks the one to beat. Speedy Crown has been consistent without winning, has drawn the inside gate, and should suit this track. Logan Downs was heavily backed and narrowly beaten at Kilcoy fresh. Tivacious is a debutant for James Healy with Michael Rodd riding.
Selections:
- Budda Bar
- Speedy Crown
- Logan Downs
- Tivacious
Race 4 - Drinkwise QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate (1400m)
Selection: Ready Set Tergo
Ready Set Tergo was last in a slowly run race last start, so his finishing position does not reflect how well he went. He finished faster than most of the field late, and this is a weak maiden. Mystical has raced in better company in Sydney but is hard to trust after joining a new stable. Nation ran third at the Gold Coast and should come to hand quickly. Yukon Ready is a debutant for Paul Shailer with a good draw.
Selections:
- Ready Set Tergo
- Mystical
- Nation
- Yukon Ready
Race 5 - XXXX Gold Class 4 Handicap (1840m)
Selection: Mirra Impact
Mirra Impact ran second to a smart horse here last start and drops into an easier race. He handles a wet track and has been consistent for his new stable. He is our best bet of the day. Prochester has won his last two at the Sunshine Coast and has won both starts at this distance, but a very wet track is a query. Mazis has a strong record here and is fitter now. Weekend Artist has won three times this preparation and should lead.
Selections:
- Mirra Impact
- Prochester
- Mazis
- Weekend Artist
Race 6 - Sky Racing Benchmark 72 Handicap (1300m)
Selection: Puff ‘N’ Harry
Puff ‘N’ Harry has won twice in nine runs this preparation and has drawn the inside gate, with the blinkers off for the first time. He should get a good run. Diamond Epic has a good fresh record and handles wet ground, so he is the main danger. Exceed Speed only just missed first up at Ipswich. Tasoraay drops back to a more suitable class for a strong stable.
Selections:
- Puff ‘N’ Harry
- Diamond Epic
- Exceed Speed
- Tasoraay
Race 7 - More From Tote With Ladbrokes Class 1 Plate (1400m)
Selection: Storming Home
Storming Home won his maiden here first up, so he has already shown he handles the track. This is an open race, and he is our pick at a fair price. Switz won his maiden at Doomben and has trialled well for this. Imminent Appeal won at Doomben and has placed in all three starts this preparation. Mission Of Joy has gone well at both runs this preparation.
Selections:
- Storming Home
- Switz
- Imminent Appeal
- Mission Of Joy
