Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 18 October 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 6 races at Eagle Farm. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Connecticut brings the strongest recent form into this race with a win at Lismore (2110m) two starts back followed by a close 2nd at Doomben over this distance. The moderate tempo should suit his racing pattern, and Jake Bayliss retains the ride. Perfectly positioned to capitalize on the inside barriers advantage at Eagle Farm.
Punjabi Landing brings excellent form into this race with consecutive wins at his last two starts. His record at similar distances is outstanding with 3 wins from 4 attempts. The inside draw is perfect for Eagle Farm's 2200m start, and despite the class rise, his dominant recent wins suggest he can measure up. Rory Hutchings takes the ride which is another positive.
Kirkeby drops significantly in class after racing in stronger BM90 company. While his win strike rate is modest, he's a consistent performer who regularly finishes in the placings.
While this is his first attempt at 2200m, his breeding (by Dundeel) suggests he'll handle the trip, and his racing pattern indicates he'll appreciate the extra distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Connecticut | 8 | Jake Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Sir Lamorak | 5 | Ben E Thompson | M A Currie | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Kirkeby | 3 | Cobi Vitler | C J Waller | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Justice Served | 9 | Jai Williams | R H Dart | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Divakara | 4 | Daniel Moor | S W Kendrick | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Chassagne | 1 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Old Song | 6 | Cejay Graham | S J Morrisey | 52.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Bak Da Man | 7 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Punjabi Landing | 2 | Rory Hutchings | P L Shailer | 57kg | $10.00 |
Dushenka brings the strongest class credentials with a win at Eagle Farm and consistent performances in open company.
The lightly-raced filly gets in with just 53.5kg and appears to be on a sharp upward trajectory. While stepping up in class, her progressive profile and weight advantage make her a genuine threat to the top selection, particularly if the race is run at a solid tempo.
The Savabeel colt is yet to win but has placed in both career starts and appears to be building toward a peak performance. From a leading stable and with natural improvement, he represents a genuine place chance despite the class rise.
While stepping up significantly in class, this Savabeel gelding has shown a strong winning pattern and gets in well under the weight-for-age scale as a 3YO.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Mr Worthington | 3 | Martin Harley | Joe Gleeson | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Lonesome Soul | 4 | Emily Lang | Greg Wright | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Contingency | 8 | Daniel Moor | P L Shailer | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Dushenka | 6 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 59kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 7 | Sevilo | 5 | Rory Hutchings | P L Shailer | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 8 | Diversity | 7 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 53.5kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 9 | Flop Shot | 2 | Damien Thornton | G A Thornton | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Castello Grande | 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Autofiction | 1 | Cejay Graham | William Kropp | 57kg | $61.00 |
Has excellent track statistics at Eagle Farm and a proven record at similar distances. The inside barrier draw is advantageous at Eagle Farm and his tactical versatility allows him to settle wherever needed. The quick back-up is the main query, but he appears to be in career-best form.
Mazis was impressive winning first-up and has an excellent second-up record. His win in his only start at the distance is a significant positive, and he's dropping significantly in class from his previous campaigns. Ryan Maloney is a strong booking and the horse has shown tactical versatility. The main concern is the 60kg top weight, but his class edge may offset this disadvantage.
Sunlord was impressive winning last start over 1840m and has a strong record at Eagle Farm. The slight drop back in distance is a query, but he's proven versatile and has a good record at similar trips. Ben Thompson is a positive jockey booking and the horse appears to be in career-best form.
He finished a close second last start at this track and distance, and has a strong record at similar trips. His consistent form pattern (3 wins, 3 seconds from 11 starts) suggests he rarely runs poorly. The likely fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and while he's rising in class, he appears capable of measuring up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cavalry Man | 2 | Jace McMurray | L J Gough | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Mazis | 5 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | Sunlord | 7 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Brave Call | 8 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 8 | Victory Flame | 3 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 6 | Second Sun | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Sun Worshipper | 10 | Olivia Webb | M A Kropp | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Kosuke | 9 | Damien Thornton | G McFarlane | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Chillaxing | 13 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Laridae | 12 | D J Bougoure | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Man Of The Town | 1 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Morning Sun | 4 | Martin Harley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Rock The Sunrise | 11 | Rory Hutchings | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg |
Party For Two brings the strongest recent form into this race with consecutive wins at her last two starts. Her record at Eagle Farm is excellent (2-0-1 from 5 starts) and she's proven at the 1000m trip (3-1-0). The mare should get a perfect midfield position from barrier 7 and with the likely very fast tempo, her strong finishing burst will be a major asset. The Gollan stable is in good form and this mare appears ready to take the next step.
Manhood resumes from a spell with an excellent first-up record (3-1-0 from 6 starts) and strong Eagle Farm credentials (3-3-2 from 12 starts). While the 1000m might be slightly sharp for him first-up, his class and consistency make him a genuine threat, especially with Guthmann-Chester aboard who knows the horse well.
Hurts So Good has an exceptional record at Eagle Farm over 1000m (3 wins from 3 starts) and gets the perfect inside draw. His overall record at the track (4-0-0 from 5 starts) and distance (4-0-0 from 5 starts) is outstanding. The Gollan stable knows how to prepare winners at Eagle Farm.
His record at Eagle Farm (1-0-3 from 9 starts) and at the distance (5-4-4 from 20 starts) is solid. While he faces a significant class rise, the lightweight (52kg) and the services of in-form jockey Jace McMurray are significant positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Party For Two | 7 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 57kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 8 | Holy Racket | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | M A Currie | 52kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 7 | Hurts So Good | 1 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 53.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Manhood | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Maximum Output | 8 | Jace McMurray | S W Kendrick | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 1 | It''sourtime | 4 | Jai Williams | Pat W Webster | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Hermanita | 5 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Flag Hall | 6 | Cejay Graham | Michael Freedman | 54kg | $13.00 |
Find Your Own brings an exceptional record at Eagle Farm over this distance (3 wins from 3 starts) and strong overall credentials (42% win rate). While resuming from a lengthy spell with only a moderate first-up record, his track/distance dominance is compelling. The wide barrier is concerning, but his early speed should allow him to overcome this disadvantage at a track where he's previously excelled.
Pre Eminence brings strong recent form including a win last start and an advantageous barrier draw for this 1000m course. His overall record (33% win, 67% place) demonstrates remarkable consistency, and he's proven on good tracks. While untested at Eagle Farm, his tactical versatility and race fitness (only 20 days since last run) give him strong claims in this contest.
Petticoat brings a perfect first-up record (3 from 3) and drops significantly in class after competing admirably in stronger company. While untested at Eagle Farm, her tactical versatility and consistent form make her a genuine contender.
While first-up today, he typically runs well fresh (2 seconds from 2 first-up attempts) and has drawn perfectly in barrier 3. His lightweight and proven ability on good tracks further enhance his claims as a value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Pre Eminence | 4 | Corey Sutherland | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 12 | Petticoat | 5 | Luke Rolls | B J Dodson | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Blue Spinel | 10 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 16 | She Ours | 2 | Adin Thompson | L J Mayfield-Smith | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Ralphie | 7 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Gary Doughty | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Thankyou Henry | 3 | Ben E Thompson | Tony Georgieff | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Ser Joh | 14 | Martin Harley | R L Heathcote | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Custo | 1 | Luke P Dempsey | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 57kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Southern Charm | 8 | Damien Thornton | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Heroic Miss | 13 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Find Your Own | 15 | Jai Williams | S J Morrisey | 57.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Holy Racket | 12 | M A Currie | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Hidden Melody | 6 | Adam Campton | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Troika | 11 | Cobi Vitler | Jack Bruce | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Amore Veloce | 9 | R L Heathcote | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Galway Hussler | 16 | Jake Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55kg |
Moulin Miss brings high-class form to this race, having competed in open company previously. Now dropping significantly in grade, she's well-placed to capitalize on her excellent first-up record (3:1-0-1). The Gollan/Moor combination adds further confidence.
Speedy One brings excellent distance credentials (5:3-1-0) and strong recent form, finishing 2nd last start at this track and distance. His consistency (71% place rate) and proven ability on good tracks (5:2-1-0) are significant positives. While carrying top weight and drawn wide, his tactical speed should allow him to overcome these challenges. Ben Thompson retains the ride.
Barberry Spur is a lightly-raced improver with significant upside. While untested at this distance and facing a class rise, his tactical versatility and weight advantage (56.5kg) are significant positives. The Mayfield-Smith/Thompson combination adds further confidence.
His consistent form pattern and ability to perform on good tracks (9:3-2-1) make him well-suited to conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Bossed Up | 5 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 59kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 16 | Barberry Spur | 6 | Adin Thompson | L J Mayfield-Smith | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 8 | Vegas Raider | 12 | Mark Du Plessis | Jeff Dunn | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 7 | State In Texas | 15 | Corey Sutherland | Jimmy Downes | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Moulin Miss | 4 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Mio Sorrento | 2 | Cody Collis | J W Healy | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Maguro | 18 | Jai Williams | S J Morrisey | 57kg | $201.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Paleface Ringo | 10 | Luke P Dempsey | Jack Brown | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Bremel | 3 | Damien Thornton | G McFarlane | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 10th | 4 | Speedy One | 11 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 11th | 12 | Kelly''s Landing | 7 | Justin Huxtable | Brent Gray | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Xerri | 19 | Tahlia Fenlon | Debra Corbett | 56kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Krakarib | 16 | Adam Campton | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Giliana | 14 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Call Me Super | 9 | Andrew Mallyon | T M Whittington | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Mercian | 20 | L J Gough | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | I''m Zac | 1 | Desleigh Forster | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | The Sun Dance | 8 | James Moore | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Breezin'' | 17 | Darren Bell | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Express Code | 13 | M A Currie | 54kg |
Heman brings the strongest recent form, winning impressively at Doomben over 1350m just 13 days ago. While he's yet to win at the 1400m distance, he has placed at Eagle Farm previously and the long straight will suit his racing pattern. The Chris & Corey Munce stable is in good form and Martin Harley is riding with confidence.
Imposant brings strong recent form, finishing a close 2nd at Doomben over 1350m last start. She's dropping significantly in class after contesting Group races earlier this preparation, including a Group 3 at Newcastle. The Kris Lees stable is always dangerous when sending horses to Queensland.
Little Jeanie brings consistent recent form, finishing 2nd at Doomben over 1350m last start. She's been racing in stronger company in Sydney previously and has a good record at this distance with 1 win and 2 places from 8 starts. The inside barrier (2) is a significant advantage, allowing her to settle closer in the run.
Boom Shot represents excellent value despite a disappointing last-start performance. He has a strong record at Eagle Farm with 2 seconds and 3 thirds from 8 starts, and has placed twice from 4 attempts at 1400m. The Tony Gollan stable excels at Eagle Farm, and Ryan Maloney is one of Queensland's premier jockeys.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captain Fenkel | 19 | Damien Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 60kg |
| 2 | Encubierto | 12 | Cejay Graham | S A Dwyer | 60kg |
| 3 | Four Ace | 1 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 60kg | |
| 4 | Heman | 14 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg |
| 5 | Orthie''s Boys | 3 | G McFarlane | 60kg | |
| 6 | Rock Hard Love | 7 | Daniel Moor | Gary Doughty | 60kg |
| 7 | Voracious | 16 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 60kg |
| 8 | Existential Bob | 8 | Rory Hutchings | C J Waller | 58.5kg |
| 9 | No Name Frank | 20 | L J Gough | 58.5kg | |
| 10 | Rampant Lion | 6 | Jai Williams | Corey & Kylie Geran | 55.5kg |
| 11 | Seneschal | 15 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg |
| 12 | Imposant | 10 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 58kg |
| 13 | Phenom | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg |
| 14 | Little Jeanie | 2 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg |
| 15 | Pocketmoney | 5 | Justin Huxtable | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg |
| 16 | Margot''s Deel | 18 | Jason Edwards | 55kg | |
| 17 | Boom Shot | 11 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 58.5kg |
| 18 | He''s For The Girls | 21 | Jason Edwards | 58.5kg | |
| 19 | Keep Safe | 17 | R L Heathcote | 60kg | |
| 20 | Lietuva | 9 | Desleigh Forster | 58.5kg | |
| 21 | Blue Chip Girl | 13 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg |
His consistent form includes a win at this track and distance, and he's well-positioned to capitalize on the expected fast tempo. While carrying top weight is a concern, his class and tactical versatility should overcome this disadvantage.
Anemacore returns from a spell with an excellent first-up record and consistent form credentials. His record at Eagle Farm (6:1-1-2) is encouraging, and he gets in well at the weights.
Our Magnus enters in winning form after a strong victory at Toowoomba. His record at the distance is solid (14:3-5-1), and he's drawn perfectly in barrier 6 to secure a good midfield position.
Lost His Beans represents outstanding value with his exceptional win strike rate of 63% and strong first-up record (3:2-1-0). While stepping up significantly in class and returning from a lengthy spell, his proven ability to fire fresh and his tactical speed make him dangerous.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Safework | 1 | Jai Williams | S J Morrisey | 57.5kg |
| 2 | Epic Proportions | 10 | Ryan Maloney | C Maher | 59.5kg |
| 3 | Our Magnus | 6 | Jace McMurray | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56kg |
| 4 | Maximum Vortex | 8 | Emily Lang | Ethan Ensby | 57.5kg |
| 5 | Band Of Brothers | 7 | M J Dunn | 57kg | |
| 6 | Jack Be Lucky | 4 | Cobi Vitler | Corey & Kylie Geran | 53.5kg |
| 7 | King Of Naples | 11 | Rory Hutchings | Stephen McLean | 56.5kg |
| 8 | Lost His Beans | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 56.5kg |
| 9 | Pre Eminence | 12 | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 56.5kg | |
| 10 | Anemacore | 5 | Ben E Thompson | S A Dwyer | 55.5kg |
| 11 | Hidden Melody | 9 | Daniel Moor | Adam Campton | 55.5kg |
| 12 | Amore Veloce | 2 | Cejay Graham | R L Heathcote | 54.5kg |
His excellent record on good tracks (4-0-2 from 10 starts) is ideal for today's conditions. Ryan Maloney is a strong booking and while barrier 11 is a concern, his tactical speed should allow him to find a position. The class drop is the key factor in a race that should be run to suit.
Exceed Speed brings excellent recent form with 3 wins from his last 5 starts. While stepping up in class, he's shown progressive improvement and the addition of blinkers first time could sharpen him further. The 1600m is a query but his racing pattern suggests he'll handle it.
Ocean Zar brings strong course form with 4 wins from 12 starts at Eagle Farm and comes off a last-start win. Her record at the distance is solid (1-1-1 from 4 starts) and she draws perfectly in barrier 1. Daniel Moor continues their successful association after winning last start.
Naval Seal represents excellent value as a second-up runner with a strong second-up record (1-1-1 from 4 starts). Coming off a last-start win, this Chris Waller-trained gelding brings strong class credentials and is well-weighted with 53.5kg. Drawing barrier 3 is advantageous with inside barriers favored at Eagle Farm. While this is his first attempt at the track, his versatile racing pattern should allow him to adapt to the conditions.
No result was recorded for this race.
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cunnamulla Fella | 4 | Jake Bayliss | R L Heathcote | 59.5kg |
| 2 | Keitel | 11 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 58kg |
| 3 | Dream Hour | 5 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 57kg |
| 4 | Free Carry | 6 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 57kg |
| 5 | Naval Seal | 3 | Cobi Vitler | C J Waller | 53.5kg |
| 6 | Exceed Speed | 8 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 55kg |
| 7 | Northern Decree | 10 | Mark Du Plessis | R L Heathcote | 55kg |
| 8 | Ludovisi | 9 | Jace McMurray | T J Gollan | 51.5kg |
| 9 | Becamo | 2 | Cejay Graham | S A Dwyer | 54kg |
| 10 | Ocean Zar | 1 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 54kg |
| 11 | Take A Picture | 13 | Cody Collis | P M Cox | 52.5kg |
| 12 | Freeland | 7 | Damien Thornton | Chris & Corey Munce | 53kg |
| 13 | Cavalry Man | 12 | L J Gough | 52kg |
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