Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Wednesday 14 October 2026
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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The Hoysted and Guthmann-Chester combination is highly effective. The 58.5kg and a possible mid-field to back run in a moderate tempo are the risks, but this is the most reliable form in the race and the first choice to break through.
Palmanova is a forward-travelling filly who has run well on soft ground, including a close second over 1000m at Warwick Farm. She gets the lowest weight and a top jockey, and the speed map suits her.
Malamagic is a debutant who has trialled solidly three times over this exact distance, winning once and finishing second twice, all on soft or good ground. Tony Gollan's Eagle Farm record is strong, the barrier is helpful, and Daniel Moor is in good form.
Soft ground and a green profile are the main concerns, but he's a strong each-way value play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dragon Link | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Malamagic | 1 | Daniel Moor | Tony Gollan | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | No No No No No | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | Matthew Dunn | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Fair Shake | 6 | Ashley Butler | Kelly Schweida | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Symmetrique | 2 | Jace McMurray | Robert Heathcote | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Queen Of Aces | 8 | Anthony Allen | James Moore | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Palmanova | 9 | Ben E Thompson | Kris Lees | 54kg | $3.30 |
| 8th | 5 | Texas | 11 | Bella Youngberry | Tony Gollan | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Seaphira | 5 | Ryan Houston | Gary Duncan | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Brazen Act | 15 | Kelly Schweida | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Mishani Vision | 13 | Donna Stanbridge | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Plan Of Attack | 10 | Cejay Graham | Kelly Schweida | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Major Hot | 14 | Lindsay Gough | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Mishpat | 7 | Bob Davis | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Varejao | 12 | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 58.5kg |
The best on-form chance in a maiden where the map points to a lone leader. In a slow-run 1400m on Eagle Farm's soft track, getting an easy lead is a real edge.
Fracus has run two good races, closing late from well back both times, and has handled soft ground.
A genuine place chance who has finished second and third and was flying at the end both times, including on a soft track. The slow tempo and barrier 12 are real obstacles, as it has been settling near the tail.
Second-up and with winkers added, the Gollan stable has a good record here. An each-way chance who can land a place at least.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Storming Home | 7 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Fracus | 2 | Robbie Dolan | Kris Lees | 56kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 2 | I Am Louie | 1 | Cejay Graham | Tony Gollan | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Seaticflash | 12 | Michael Rodd | James Healy | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Cavalluna | 10 | Martin Harley | Chris and Corey Munce | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Just Say Vale | 11 | Angela Jones | Tony Gollan | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 10 | The Huttmen | 5 | Taylor Marshall | Chris Waller | 56kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Son's Of Fortitude | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Chris Anderson | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Sea The Falls | 4 | Daniel Moor | Tony Gollan | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 1 | Goulburn | 8 | Jaden Lloyd | Greg Ryan | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Konigstein | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | Chris Waller | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Peanuts | 13 | Ryan Houston | Gary Duncan | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Poor Ol' Johny Ray | 9 | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Rising Queen | 14 | Chris Waller | 56.5kg |
Won over this course and a similar trip on Soft 5 last start, and the map hands him the front in what looks a slow-run race.
Went down by less than a length to Cigar Man at this track on Soft 5 and meets him 3kg better off. He then ran a narrow second at Bm68 level. Gate 2 and a forward spot are positives. Needs to settle just off the leader rather than fight for the front, but a genuine winning chance.
Beat Bm68 rivals at Doomben two weeks ago and finishes strongly, with a jockey who knows him well. A slow tempo is a concern for a horse that comes from the back, but he should be midfield and has the stamina to finish off.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Trusty Bandit | 6 | Daniel Moor | William Kropp | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Cigar Man | 3 | Ryan Houston | Annabel and Rob Archibald | 59kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 2 | Whatjeudoin' | 4 | Cejay Graham | Matt Kropp | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Dracena | 7 | Bella Youngberry | Troy Pascoe | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 5 | Ayasaki | 2 | Jasper Franklin | Ethan Ensby | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Power Of Success | 1 | Ben E Thompson | Paul John Wallace | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Papal Miss | 5 | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg |
Jimmy The Scat is the only runner here with a proven placing against horses of this class. His forward style helps on the Eagle Farm sprint, though barrier 12 and Soft going are queries.
He was checked near the 600m, went wide and still finished well to be beaten just over a length. He should find a handy spot, but barrier 10 is a negative here and he has not raced on Soft.
Vice Royal has won two of his three barrier trials, the latest only 8 days ago, so he arrives fit and sharp. Tony Gollan and Angela Jones have a strong record together and barrier 8 is fair. He is a debutant on Soft, and the stable's recent run is cold, but the trial wins and connections earn him a place in the top three.
Volcanic Rush has hit the board in all three trials, winning the latest, and two of those placings came on Soft ground, which is rare in this field. He carries just 57.5kg and has the leading form jockey Jace McMurray aboard.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Jimmy The Scat | 12 | Mark Du Plessis | Peter and Will Hulbert | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Volcanic Rush | 9 | Jace McMurray | Robert Heathcote | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 13 | Sibi Ipse Fortunae | 4 | Michael Rodd | John Holcombe | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Colours Of Carole | 1 | Anthony Allen | Steele Ryan | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Ready Set Tergo | 10 | Daniel Moor | Tony Gollan | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 11 | Vice Royal | 8 | Angela Jones | Tony Gollan | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 7th | 7 | Akshaya | 14 | Brandon Lerena | Barry Lockwood and Emma-Jane Vincent | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Rising Grace | 2 | Dale Smith | Steele Ryan | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Icy Lad | 11 | Emily Lang | Tony Gollan | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Mishani Pizaz | 6 | Georgina Cartwright | Lindsay Gough | 59kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Son's Of Fortitude | 13 | Chris Anderson | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Super Intent | 7 | Pat W Webster | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Sea The Falls | 5 | Tony Gollan | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Plan Of Attack | 15 | Kelly Schweida | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Cavalluna | 3 | Martin Harley | Chris and Corey Munce | 58.5kg |
He has won his last two at the trip, ran well on Soft 5 here last month and gets an ideal on-pace trip from barrier 3. His soft-track record is the only worry, but his last run on this surface was a good one.
A proven wet-track sprinter who is overlooked on recent results. His soft-ground record is outstanding and the stable and rider are both going well. The class rise is a question, but his last runs at this track on good ground were respectable.
A tough and consistent sprinter who handles the wet and carries a light weight. He was only beaten on the post last start and the jockey knows him. The step up in class and a likely back-field run from a wide-ish barrier make him a risk for the win, but he should be finishing hard and looks a solid place chance.
He has a win at this track and distance, a strong record with this jockey and trainer, and has shown plenty of speed.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cho Oyu | 2 | Jade Hampson | Barry Lockwood and Emma-Jane Vincent | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Gambler | 3 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Yoweri | 8 | Bella Youngberry | Tony Gollan | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | The Fixer | 4 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Shirvington | 1 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Concession | 9 | Anthony Allen | Barry Lockwood and Emma-Jane Vincent | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Heart And Spirit | 5 | Ryan Houston | Stuart and Bayley Kendrick | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Red Feather Boa | 7 | Tiffani Brooker | Lindsay Gough | 53kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Overfull | 6 | Peter Robl | 58kg |
Clear form pick. Its last-start Soft 6 win was far the best run in the race, and it has already won on soft over 1200m. The risk is the back-of-field map in a moderately run sprint on a track that favours handy runners.
Handy early speed is a plus on a track where leaders and on-pace runners are favoured, and it has run well at Eagle Farm over this trip. It is a sound place option.
The inside gate and leading style are made for this track. It ran well last start, and the jockey's recent form is excellent. Concerns are the soft going, where it has not yet been tested, and 60kg for a horse still learning. Another leader (Quickzou) may press it. It looks a safe place chance, with a win only if left alone.
A filly that won a stakes-level race on soft over 1200m and is now running in a much weaker class at the bottom of the weights. A competitive trial and a leading jockey make her a fair each-way chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Drinkwater | 1 | Daniel Moor | Toby Edmonds | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Mission Of Joy | 7 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Bent Bridge | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | Beau Gorman | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Monotone | 2 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 60kg | $1.45 |
| 5th | 10 | Amourette | 3 | Martin Harley | Michael Lakey | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Our Combination | 5 | Anthony Allen | Barry Lockwood and Emma-Jane Vincent | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Quickzou | 9 | Angela Jones | Tony Gollan | 60kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Botanist | 6 | Jett Newman | Matthew Dunn | 57kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Il Fratello | 8 | Paul L Shailer | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Duke Of Albemarle | 10 | Cejay Graham | Kelly Schweida | 57.5kg |
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