Clear form standout after a narrow second at Eagle Farm on identical Good 4 going. Gollan-Thompson axis is the strongest in the race and the horse maps as progressive. Wide gate is the main query but class and recent near-win edge him as the most likely maiden winner here.
Queensland · Wednesday 29 July 2026
Eagle Farm tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Eagle Farm. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Country Music Raceday On Sale Now Mdn Plate
Honest colt who improved sharply to finish second over 1200m last start.
In a maiden where several exposed runners have questions, the well-drawn debutant from a capable stable warrants top-three inclusion on connections and map alone.
Respectable debut effort when fourth beaten just over a length. Lees-Rodd combination adds credibility and the filly should improve with that experience.
- 1st8IransofarDaniel Moor$8.50
- 2nd4Metal BossCejay Graham$3.10
- 3rd3Force FeltTahlia Fenlon$9.00
- 4th10Winning HarlowMichael Rodd$26.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Iransofar | 6 | Daniel Moor | Desleigh Forster | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Metal Boss | 5 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 3 | Force Felt | 1 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Winning Harlow | 4 | Michael Rodd | K A Lees | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Moet Lisa | 8 | Anthony Allen | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Xtravagant Johnny | 10 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 5 | Tim Tam Slam | 9 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Benefit Of Doubt | 2 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Dragon Magic | 7 | Corey Sutherland | S A Dwyer | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Ander's Dream | 3 | Chelsea Baker | Ben Ahrens | 53kg |
XXXX Gold Mdn Plate
Draws perfectly inside today under a big weight claim for leading stable. Eagle Farm Good strongly favours on-pace inside runners and she is primed to improve sharply second-up.
However barrier 11 is a clear negative on this rail and Good surface that heavily rewards top-3 at the 400m from inside gates. Still the main danger if she can cross or find cover, but map makes her vulnerable and overbet relative to Exceed The Sale.
Draws the coveted inside alley and maps to control or sit handy on a track that rewards exactly that pattern. First-up but already proven fresh and ready.
Honest placegetter who has already run well at both 1110-1200m and at Eagle Farm. Second-up off a solid fresh 4th and drawn to settle handy. Clear value runner for exotics and each-way.
- 1st8Exceed The SaleChelsea Baker$3.10
- 2nd9IskenderunTaylor Marshall$31.00
- 3rd6WeownachevyDanny Peisley$7.50
- 4th5ThreeeyedwitchCejay Graham$31.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Exceed The Sale | 2 | Chelsea Baker | T J Gollan | 53kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 9 | Iskenderun | 3 | Taylor Marshall | K R Kemp | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Weownachevy | 1 | Danny Peisley | A Parramore | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Threeeyedwitch | 4 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Bauhinian Prayers | 10 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Zous A Chance | 5 | Courtney Bellamy | Ms J Aitkenhead | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Flying Return | 8 | Daniel Moor | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Sarigan | 11 | Mark Du Plessis | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | $2.30 |
| 9th | 4 | He's Worthy | 7 | Jake Bayliss | J R Bayliss | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Diamond Impact | 6 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Calisto Comet | 9 | R L Heathcote | 58kg |
Mekka Raceday On Sale Now Mdn Hcp
Clear form map in a weak maiden. Thompson riding in career-best form and the horse maps as the one to beat on pure ability and recency. Good 4 should suit the Snitzel gelding.
Complete form blank but the standout map advantage. Barrier 1 is gold at Eagle Farm 1000m on Good with the rail out; inside runners hold a clear statistical edge. In a maiden short on reliable form he is the logical second chance purely on draw and connections.
Another clean-slate runner drawn perfectly. Barrier 2 gives every chance to settle handy on a track that rewards early position. Peisley is riding well and the stable has two in the race.
One ordinary debut at Gatton is not enough to write her off in this soft maiden. Small each-way value in a race where several rivals are either exposed failures or complete unknowns.
- 1st5Super Luck DragonJai Williams$2.70
- 2nd2SolventBen E Thompson$1.80
- 3rd6Secret SuspicionBoris Thornton$16.00
- 4th1Money MaestroCorey Sutherland$8.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Super Luck Dragon | 5 | Jai Williams | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Solvent | 6 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 60kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Secret Suspicion | 3 | Boris Thornton | S P Ryan | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Money Maestro | 1 | Corey Sutherland | Darren P Bell | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Zouman | 2 | Danny Peisley | Sonya Dixon | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Pride Of Nations | 7 | Nathan Thomas | Stephanie Sixtus | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Cool Thoughts | 4 | Mark Du Plessis | Sonya Dixon | 55.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Seeyoulaterjohnny | 3 | Taylor Connor | 58.5kg |
Sky Racing Mdn Plate
Standout form horse for this exact setup. First-up record includes a placing, she maps prominently, and the Good surface suits.
Highest-quality overall form profile. Last-start nose second at this track on Good, places both first-up runs, and carries only 53kg for the lethal Gollan/Martyn combination. Barrier 10 is the sole major negative on a +12m rail, but form and weight edge keep her firmly in the win mix.
The fitness angle in a race stacked with first-uppers.
- 1st9Mimi'sTaylor Marshall$10.00
- 2nd4AgadooAnthony Allen$5.00
- 3rd11LipizzanerJai Williams$7.50
- 4th7Head Of The RiverJake Bayliss$16.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Mimi's | 11 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Agadoo | 4 | Anthony Allen | Aiden Nunn | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Lipizzaner | 3 | Jai Williams | P L Shailer | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Head Of The River | 2 | Jake Bayliss | Matthew Hoysted | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Veomas | 8 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Snitzstream | 7 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | S W Kendrick | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Spirit Of St Louis | 6 | Michael Rodd | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 5 | Ceretti | 10 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 53kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Haru | 5 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 56kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Fawunderpar | 9 | Mark Du Plessis | Chris Anderson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Latin Lights | 1 | Jace McMurray | M J Dunn | 54.5kg |
Ladbrokes Blackbook (Bm70)
Maps ideally from barrier 2 into a slow-tempo race that favours on-pace types at Eagle Farm Good. Maloney engagement and fitness edge outweigh the Good-track win blank. Clear top chance on evidence.
Riez Souvent is the progressive 3yo with winning momentum and the strongest connections. Last-start Ipswich win and prior placing show upward trajectory, but the jump to BM70 plus Good-track and distance queries keep him behind Natoya on pure form. Still a clear second chance if he handles the rise.
Barcelo maps perfectly as a likely leader in a slow-tempo 1800m that plays to Eagle Farm Good on-pace bias. His close second to Riez Souvent last start gives him a live form line, and the Waller preparation is a plus. Third-best winning chance purely on map and recent evidence.
- 1st1Zambezi KhanCorey Sutherland$19.00
- 2nd5NatoyaRyan Maloney$2.05
- 3rd6BarceloJake Bayliss$10.00
- 4th4ZaherRob Thorburn$14.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Zambezi Khan | 8 | Corey Sutherland | T D Cowan | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Natoya | 2 | Ryan Maloney | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 57.5kg | $2.05 |
| 3rd | 6 | Barcelo | 3 | Jake Bayliss | C J Waller | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Zaher | 4 | Rob Thorburn | G R Duncan | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Mistressofillusion | 1 | Jai Williams | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Riez Souvent | 5 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 7th | 8 | Techna | 9 | Robbie Dolan | Chris & Corey Munce | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Seeress | 7 | Chelsea Baker | L D Wanless | 51kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Empress Of Japan | 6 | Daniel Moor | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
Jace McMurray (Bm78)
Mean Approach looks the clearest form horse. Distance proven with five wins, handles Good, and maps to settle handy in a moderate tempo. Class rise is the query but the recent win and fitness edge make him the most likely winner on pure form.
Four wins from nine starts, two of four first-up, and drops sharply from a Group 3. Barrier 4 lets her settle handy under moderate tempo. Southern form is strong and the Good surface suits. Main risks are the spell and lack of local knowledge, but the upside is clear for a strong placing chance.
Freeland is well-found with Thompson riding in career-best form and the Munce yard. The long spell and wide gate are negatives on a track that favours inside on-pace runners, so she is more place than win, but connections lift her into the top three.
Oberoi Princess is overpriced given her Good-track record and perfect draw. She maps to settle handy from barrier 2 in a race that rewards that pattern. Last two starts were on unsuitable Soft and Heavy; her best work is on Good where she wins at a high rate. Class drop from BM80 and distance form add appeal.
- 1st1Mean ApproachJai Williams$2.60
- 2nd5Oberoi PrincessTahlia Fenlon$9.50
- 3rd9AratiriChelsea Baker$26.00
- 4th8GalpinRobbie Dolan$15.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Mean Approach | 7 | Jai Williams | Pat W Webster | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Oberoi Princess | 2 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 9 | Aratiri | 5 | Chelsea Baker | S J Morrisey | 51.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Galpin | 1 | Robbie Dolan | Phil Bobic | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Freeland | 9 | Ben E Thompson | Chris & Corey Munce | 57kg | $3.80 |
| 6th | 2 | Shot Of Whiskey | 3 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 7 | Not Surprised | 4 | Sean Cormack | L D Wanless | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Mishani Ego | 6 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 53kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Stanislaus | 8 | Boris Thornton | Declan Maher | 58kg |
Ben Thompson Hcp
Giapponese stands out on pure form for this Open. Midfield map fine in slow tempo. Class and conditions suitability override recent ordinary runs and jockey form. Clear winning chance ahead of lower-grade risers.
Last-start win and barrier 1 suit the Good on-pace bias, with Thompson riding well. However class rise and zero Good wins temper win claims versus proven Open horses.
Pink Vixen maps perfectly as a likely leader in a slow-tempo 1600m. Last-start win and barrier 3 with 54kg give her every chance to control and hold.
- 1st6Pink VixenStacey Callow$8.50
- 2nd8Bon RiviereSean Cormack$10.00
- 3rd7VandeveldeMark Du Plessis$2.90
- 4th2GiapponeseJai Williams$9.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Pink Vixen | 3 | Stacey Callow | K R Kemp | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Bon Riviere | 9 | Sean Cormack | T J Dougall | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Vandevelde | 2 | Mark Du Plessis | P P Jenkins | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 4th | 2 | Giapponese | 8 | Jai Williams | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Crusader Voyage | 1 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 9 | Spot The Aussie | 6 | Ashley Butler | David Vandyke | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Mishani Undercover | 5 | Olivia Kendal | Donna Stanbridge | 51kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Swag | 10 | Robbie Dolan | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Voodoo Lass | 7 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Barcelo | 6 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Urban Princess | 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Brent Gray | 51kg |
Tony Gollan (Bm70)
Clear form standout with back-to-back strong runs at/near this level, including a narrow BM70 defeat. Maps perfectly from barrier 3 in a slow-tempo race that suits on-pace types. Most likely winner on pure form.
Barrier 2 allows him to settle handy in a race lacking genuine leaders.
Jockey in red-hot form and proven at the track. However, complete lack of 1400m experience and a plain last-start 5th mean he is vulnerable despite the map. Include for place solidity but not the win selection on form grounds.
Consistent BM70 form and a jockey who rides the track well. Strong each-way overlay who can run into the first three.
- 1st9MeldubiousBen E Thompson$4.60
- 2nd5GambinoJace McMurray$6.00
- 3rd8HeadhunterJag Guthmann-Chester$5.00
- 4th3Puff 'n' HarryBrandon Lerena$4.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Meldubious | 1 | Ben E Thompson | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | Gambino | 2 | Jace McMurray | K M Schweida | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Headhunter | 12 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Puff 'n' Harry | 3 | Brandon Lerena | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 60.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Ariat | 8 | Olivia Kendal | Anthony Freeman | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Roguery | 11 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Aldolfito | 4 | Jake Bayliss | Matthew Hoysted | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Trapedo | 5 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Our Smokeshow | 7 | Michael Rodd | Todd Pollard | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Araminta | 9 | Chelsea Baker | Corey & Kylie Geran | 51kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Pure Alpha | 10 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Nails And Pride | 6 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 60.5kg |
Farewell Kim Kelly Hcp (C1)
Dust Cloud maps to control a moderate tempo from barrier 8 and brings the strongest recent form, finishing 2nd in Class 1 here a fortnight ago behind a similar setup.
Drawn the inside gate he can dictate or box-seat under a moderate tempo that suits on-pacers at Eagle Farm. Lightly raced and progressive enough to turn the tables if Dust Cloud is pressured.
Love Rebel broke her maiden in good style over 1400m here a fortnight ago and looks a genuine improver for the Hoysted yard. The step to 1600m and Class 1 is a query but her Good-track form and the booking of Jag Guthmann-Chester signal intent. She can settle midfield and finish if the leaders overdo it.
Iconify won his Maiden over this exact track and trip only four weeks ago yet is friendless after a poor Class 2 effort. The Gollan-Martyn combination strikes at 30% and the gelding retains upside at the mile.
- 1st1Dust CloudBen E Thompson$3.30
- 2nd10Love RebelJag Guthmann-Chester$6.00
- 3rd6Devine SquireDaniel Moor$10.00
- 4th3IconifyLeah Martyn$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Dust Cloud | 8 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 10 | Love Rebel | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Devine Squire | 1 | Daniel Moor | Desleigh Forster | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Iconify | 6 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Missing Boundaries | 11 | M Park | 54kg | $151.00 | |
| 6th | 8 | Somethin In Orange | 2 | Sean Cormack | T J Dougall | 57kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 14 | Rainbow Glitter | 5 | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| 8th | 9 | Empress Aspen | 13 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Crypto Magic | 4 | Jai Williams | B W Brown | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 11 | You Are Mind | 3 | Jace McMurray | M J Dunn | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Hard As Brok | 10 | Corey Sutherland | David Vandyke | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Spot The Aussie | 16 | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Slipsain | 11 | P & W Hulbert | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | In Society | 14 | Montana Philpot | B J Dais | 52kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Brain Wave | 12 | Chelsea Baker | Ms M Brosnan | 51kg | |
| Scr | 16 | No Double Dipping | 7 | Kenneth Deacon | 54kg |
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