Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Tuesday 4 November 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 11 races at Eagle Farm. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The 3-year-old filly carries ideal weight (55kg) and draws barrier 10 in a track that favours middle barriers. Trainer Gollan has strong metropolitan maiden form. The step to 1200m is minimal risk given her speed profile and recent fitness.
The 4-year-old mare carries the field's lightest weight (53.5kg) and draws barrier 3, ideal for the 1200m start. However, with only one race record, she remains unproven.
Second-up from spell is her optimal window. The 5-year-old mare has proven soft-track form (40% place rate) and 1200m experience.
Stepping down to Maiden level is a class advantage. Recent form shows 3 placings in last 4 starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 | Lady Windermere | 8 | Chris Anderson | 55kg | $31.00 | |
| 2nd | 14 | Extreme Taste | 3 | Jai Williams | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 53.5kg | $2.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Devine Squire | 11 | Daniel Moor | Desleigh Forster | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Barrelling | 6 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Ratenotice | 9 | Corey Sutherland | Emma Fouchard | 53.5kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Lady Milan | 10 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 55kg | $2.90 |
| 7th | 2 | Boomtime Now | 4 | Michael Rodd | P J Wallace | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Best Eagle | 1 | Ben Hull | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Champagne Sunset | 18 | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Romantic Bubble | 17 | Melissa Kelly | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Enforceable | 19 | S B Laming | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Varejao | 7 | Cejay Graham | S W Kendrick | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Winning Edition | 2 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Bodhran | 16 | Chris Anderson | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | My Charm | 13 | C J Waller | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Carbonara | 15 | R L Heathcote | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Majestic Louvre | 12 | Michael Morrison | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Highland Kitty | 14 | M A Currie | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Global | 5 | S B Laming | 58.5kg |
Cabaletto is the standout selection based on dominant recent form and proven Eagle Farm 1000m credentials. The mare's 75% win rate and consistent performances make her the most likely winner despite the class rise.
The gelding's soft-track expertise and consistent placing record make him a genuine winning chance, though lack of Eagle Farm 1000m experience and recent unplaced run create some uncertainty.
However, recent form shows only a placing rather than a win, and lack of Eagle Farm 1000m success creates uncertainty despite strong speed indicators.
While undefeated, the mare's single maiden win, massive class rise, and 160-day absence create significant uncertainty. Value lies elsewhere.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Balance The Books | 5 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 55kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 7 | Moulin Miss | 2 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Cabaletto | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Paleface Ringo | 6 | Corey Sutherland | Jack Brown | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Mishani Ego | 8 | Ben E Thompson | Donna Stanbridge | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Shows A Sign | 4 | Jai Williams | Pat W Webster | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Thee Creek | 9 | Mark Du Plessis | P & W Hulbert | 59kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Speedy One | 7 | T J Gollan | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Enhance | 1 | Stephen McLean | 56.5kg |
Second-up from spell with consistent 40% win rate. Light weight and ideal barrier position. Class drop provides confidence, though limited career experience and soft-track exposure present minor concerns.
Consistent 27% win rate and 45% place rate. Soft-track experience (1-from-2) is positive, though Eagle Farm record at distance is limited to one third-place finish.
Hurricane Lu boasts an unbeaten 2-from-2 record with recent metropolitan wins. However, only two career starts and no Eagle Farm experience present concerns. Significant class rise from Bench 62 to Class 3 is ambitious. Light weight and barrier position are positives, but limited exposure to this level and track creates uncertainty.
Recent 2nd place at Bench 68 and maiden win demonstrate upward trajectory. Rising in class is ambitious, but light weight and backmarker barrier suit fast-tempo races. Soft-track record is concerning despite recent adaptation.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Poster Girl | 6 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | That's Interesting | 1 | Tahlia Fenlon | L D Wanless | 52.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ivy Dexstress | 4 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 8 | Vos Savant | 5 | Ron Stewart | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Cutepi | 2 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Aunty Rene | 11 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Hurricane Lu | 7 | Michael Rodd | S A Dwyer | 56kg | $2.40 |
| 8th | 10 | Caxton Lass | 8 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Southern Charm | 3 | Damien Thornton | Chris & Corey Munce | 60.5kg | $9.50 |
| Scr | 5 | Heesen | 10 | Michael Freedman | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Anarita | 9 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg |
Soft 6 conditions perfectly suit his profile. Top weight reflects class edge.
Simply Excels offers strong value as a soft-track specialist with proven 1200m credentials. Two wins from four soft-track starts (50%) directly suit today's conditions. Barrier 4 is ideal for the distance, and recent Eagle Farm exposure provides confidence.
Class drop to Class 3 is significant advantage. However, declining form trend and tight turnaround are concerns. Middle barrier aligns with Eagle Farm bias. Value opportunity if form reverses.
Recent placings show competitive form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Oriente | 7 | Anthony Allen | Jeff Dunn | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Pareto | 11 | Jasper Franklin | D A McColm | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Simply Excels | 4 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 11 | Extreme Spirit | 3 | Jace McMurray | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 52kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Thankyou Henry | 1 | Ben E Thompson | Tony Georgieff | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 2 | Show Me Mercy | 8 | Jai Williams | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Centennial Park | 5 | Michael Rodd | K M Schweida | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| Scr | 4 | Negotiations | 9 | Tahlia Fenlon | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Thundering Soul | 10 | Damien Thornton | K A Lees | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Botanica | 2 | Daniel Moor | Darren Bell | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Super Quick | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | T J Dougall | 56kg |
Lonhro's Queen is a proven first-up performer with elite credentials at 1000m and on soft tracks. Her 35% win rate on good tracks and 2 wins from 3 first-up starts suggest trainer readiness. Light weight, good barrier, and class-rise capability make her the form standout despite the extended spell.
Speedy One boasts elite 50% win rate and 63% place rate with proven 1000m credentials. However, the class rise and barrier 9 draw are concerns. Young horse with upside but inconsistency at track warrants caution.
Mean Approach offers consistency with 26% win rate and strong place record. First-up from spell is manageable given trainer pattern. Class rise and lack of Eagle Farm distance record are concerns, but barrier 6 and soft conditions suit profile.
Improving trend and barrier 5 add appeal. Poor soft-track record is concern, but good-track form and consistent recent placings suggest capability.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Lonhro's Queen | 3 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Pungo | 7 | Cejay Graham | Adam Campton | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Speedy One | 9 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 2 | Custo | 4 | Jai Williams | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Wild Botanica | 5 | Angela Jones | S W Kendrick | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Xpresso | 11 | David Vandyke | 58.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 7th | 10 | Cosmic Beauty | 10 | Jace McMurray | Jeff Dunn | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Bonded Affair | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Mean Approach | 6 | Emily Lang | Pat W Webster | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 9 | Vegas Raider | 1 | Mark Du Plessis | Jeff Dunn | 57kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 3 | I Am A Marvel | 2 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg |
Progressive stayer who's building an impressive record with 3 wins from 10 starts. Last start winner over 2020m at Murwillumbah showing strong staying ability. Has tactical versatility to handle the moderate-slow tempo expected and proven soft track form. The class rise is offset by his progressive profile and weight advantage. Damien Thornton booking a significant positive.
Consistent performer who ran a close second last start over similar distance at this track. Track record shows he handles Eagle Farm well with 2 placings from 6 starts. Main concern is his low win strike rate (7%) despite often being in the finish.
Improving stayer who ran a close second last start over 2150m at Ipswich. Has a good record on soft tracks with 1 win and 2 placings from 8 starts. Carries a manageable 55.5kg and is building a solid staying profile. Main concerns are his unproven record at Eagle Farm and the class rise, but his consistent form suggests he'll be competitive.
Consistent performer with strong recent form including a second placing at Murwillumbah. Has an excellent record at Eagle Farm with a win and a third from three starts. Handles soft tracks well with 2 wins and 6 placings from 18 starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Ichiban | 8 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Tuki Twelve | 11 | Daniel Moor | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Vermeer | 5 | Jai Williams | S B Lee | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Spill The Secret | 4 | Mark Du Plessis | M J Lakey | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Sir Lamorak | 6 | Corey Sutherland | M A Currie | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 4 | Legend Of Kings | 9 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Empire Of Art | 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $3.20 |
| 8th | 5 | Gulf Of Tomini | 2 | Michael Rodd | J G Symons & S Laxon | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Pierre Cardinnigan | 10 | Damien Thornton | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Wowzino | 1 | David Vandyke | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Tewkesbury | 12 | Emma Fouchard | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Flash Prince | 3 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 52kg |
The David Vandyke-trained gelding has a proven affinity for soft tracks (4:2-1-0) and drops significantly in class from a BM68 to this BM65. While stepping up to 1800m, his racing pattern suggests the distance will suit, and from barrier 2 he should secure an ideal position. The moderate-fast tempo should play to his strengths.
Road To Paradise brings progressive form into this race, winning last start over 1600m at Sunshine Coast. The Matthew Hoysted-trained mare has shown ability on soft tracks (4:1-1-0) and gets in with a light weight of 57kg. While stepping up in class from a BM58, her improving profile suggests she can handle the rise. The 1800m is a query but her racing pattern indicates she should handle the trip. From barrier 5, Daniel Moor should secure a good midfield position to finish strongly.
The S W Kendrick-trained mare gets in with just 54kg and draws well in barrier 3. While she's unproven at Eagle Farm and the 1800m distance is a query, her racing pattern as a backmarker should be suited by both the track bias and the moderate-fast tempo expected. Her lack of soft track form (4:0-0-0) is the main concern, but her overall profile suggests she can still be competitive.
The Chris Waller-trained gelding is lightly raced but showing steady improvement with each run. While he's stepping up significantly in class and is unproven on soft tracks, his midfield running style should be suited by both the track bias and expected tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Wowzino | 2 | Angela Jones | David Vandyke | 60.5kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 10 | Road To Paradise | 5 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Big Ticket Boy | 1 | Ben E Thompson | L J Gough | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Around The Buoy | 12 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Blumstien | 6 | Mark Du Plessis | Stephen Matthews | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Kaffir Lily | 3 | Jai Williams | S W Kendrick | 54kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Wonderland Star | 8 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Miss Dynamo | 7 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 56kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Sunlord | 9 | Jack Bruce | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Moonshine Run | 10 | Nicholas Beck | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Throttle Response | 11 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Dushenka | 4 | S W Kendrick | 57kg |
Lightweight and barrier advantage at Eagle Farm's fair 1400m start make this a standout selection.
Irama presents a compelling class-drop opportunity with proven soft-track credentials and recent strong form. The soft track conditions suit this runner's profile, though barrier 3 at Eagle Farm's 1400m start is slightly disadvantageous.
Waku Waku offers strong recent form with proven Eagle Farm credentials at this exact class level. The 2nd place finish at Eagle Farm in Bench 65 just 49 days ago is highly relevant. Recent 3rd at Gold Coast in same class confirms current form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Waku Waku | 10 | Heavelon Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 4 | Esjay | 8 | Jai Williams | Pat W Webster | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Livalittle | 15 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Inca Trail | 7 | Corey Sutherland | A & D Simpson | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Hamilton Brown | 4 | Ben E Thompson | R L Heathcote | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Bolshevic Road | 13 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Casrock | 12 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Irama | 3 | Jace McMurray | M A Currie | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 12 | Vovo | 2 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 10th | 17 | Chance With Wolves | 9 | Mark Du Plessis | Ms J Aitkenhead | 56kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Fake Magic | 17 | Beau Gorman | 64kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Liberty Steps | 18 | Jasper Franklin | Natalie McCall | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Warna | 14 | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Out Of Aces | 11 | S W Kendrick | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Creativity Miss | 6 | J W Mason | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Whomsonever | 1 | Kurt Goldman | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Badda Boom Baby | 5 | Renita Beaton | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Port River Billie | 16 | K M Schweida | 54kg |
Brave Monarch emerges as the standout selection despite limited experience. Barrier 5 is ideal for the 1400m start at Eagle Farm.
Carbonara represents a strong place chance with genuine winning potential. The soft track is manageable given prior experience.
Recent 3rd place finish demonstrates current readiness.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Brave Monarch | 5 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 9 | Norty Forty | 9 | Emily Lang | K R Kemp | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Mishani Moet | 10 | Tahlia Fenlon | Donna Stanbridge | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Dialidae | 6 | Ron Stewart | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Meet George | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Desleigh Forster | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 5 | Worthy Enuff | 11 | Jace McMurray | Michael Nolan | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Wanted Hillbilly | 2 | Ryan Maloney | M A Currie | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Carbonara | 7 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Hostile La Vista | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 58kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Provoker | 1 | Michael Freedman | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Krumac | 8 | Damien Thornton | R J Macrae | 55kg |
Second-up from spell with optimal weight positioning. Soft 6 track suits her profile perfectly.
Torque To Be Sure returns from 143-day spell with strong first-up record (2 places from 2 starts). Proven class performer with soft-track experience suits Soft 6 conditions. Barrier 1 provides significant 1000m advantage at Eagle Farm. Top weight manageable for this calibre. First-up fitness is key variable.
Low weight 55kg and barrier 4 positioning suit sprint profile. However, significant class rise to Open level and limited overall win record (1 from 9) create uncertainty.
Spirit Of Barty is undefeated (1 win from 1 start) on soft track conditions matching today's Soft 6. Optimal weight 53kg and barrier 3 positioning are significant advantages. However, extremely limited form (only 1 Maiden win) creates substantial uncertainty stepping into Open company.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Forgotten Spirit | 7 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Midnight Spirit | 10 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Spirit Of Barty | 3 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 53kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 1 | Torque To Be Sure | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 5th | 7 | Seams Logical | 6 | Cejay Graham | Pat W Webster | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Guac On | 2 | Daniel Moor | K M Schweida | 58kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Jaggery | 4 | Jace McMurray | L F Birchley | 55kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Champagne Lane | 8 | Matthew Hoysted | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Tara I Am | 5 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Stephen Rundle | 54kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Before Anyone Else | 9 | T J Gollan | 53kg |
Holy Racket's 2nd place finish at this track/distance 17 days ago is the strongest recent form in the field. Strong 1000m record (33% win rate) and ideal barrier 2 for the quick turn. Second up from spell is manageable given recent racing.
Soft track experience (33% win rate) suits conditions. Barrier 7 is workable for an on-pace runner.
Recent 4th place at Eagle Farm 1000m in Open company confirms fitness and class. Second up from spell with proven winning record. Barrier 10 is the main concern for the quick turn.
Soft track credentials suit conditions. Blinkers reapplication suggests trainer confidence. Barrier 9 disadvantageous for 1000m. Value play for exotics rather than win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Manhood | 10 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Zouperb | 4 | Emily Lang | Adam Campton | 52kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Hurts So Good | 7 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Cifrado | 9 | Jace McMurray | R G Lipp | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Hermanita | 1 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 50kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Holy Racket | 2 | Angela Jones | M A Currie | 52kg | $1.75 |
| Scr | 3 | Maximum Output | 11 | Damien Thornton | S W Kendrick | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Bonded Affair | 3 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 54kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Thelwell | 8 | Olivia Webb | Sharryn Livingstone | 51kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Bring Me Kash | 12 | Ron Stewart | S B Lee | 52kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Pungo | 5 | Cejay Graham | Adam Campton | 52kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Shows A Sign | 6 | Pat W Webster | 52kg |
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