Eagle Farm preview and tips: Best bets for Wednesday, December 28

When Chris Waller sends horses north, they are ready to win

A midweek wedged between Christmas and New Year often provides the unexpected and market leads should not be ignored.

With the rail out seven metres on a good track all will get their chance and staying with the better stables and in-form riders usually proves profitable.

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Eagle Farm Race 1 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Girls Day Out 4 March Mdn (1000m)
3rd 2 Mixed Spice (2) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 55.0kg (a1.5)	23	21	34	23	38	40	19	23.5	23	21	23
4th 3 Omilana (5) Angela Jones 55.0kg (a2)	7.5	7	8	7.5	8.4	8.8	7	6.7	7.5	6.5	7.5
1st 4 She's A Rogue (3) Martin Harley 55.0kg	1.6	1.55	1.65	1.6	1.69	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6
5th 5 Sugacane Champagne (1) Stephanie Thornton 55.0kg	4.2	4.6	5	4.5	5.4	5.5	4.2	4.35	4.4	4.6	4.5
2nd 6 Trifling (4) Michael Cahill 55.0kg	8.5	8.5	10	8.5	11	11.5	7	9	8.5	9	8.5
Market percentage	116	117	106	114	101	100	116	116	115	116	114
Quick Bet

Tony Gollan has two well-bred first starters to confuse the issue but the Darby Racing filly trained by Chris Munce SHE'S A ROGUE (4) did little wrong at her first preparation running Mishani Renegade close at both outings. She was dominant in a recent trial and with Martin Harley will be hard to beat.

OMILANA (3) is a Darby Racing entrant with the Gollan stable which has shown promise at trials. By Capitalist out of a winning I Am Invincible mare she has a speedster's pedigree and will get every chance with the red-hot Angela Jones.

The other Gollan runner SUGACANE CHAMPAGNE (5) also has a speed pedigree being by Spirit Of Boom out of a winning Lonhro mare. Her trials have been equally impressive and she won't lose anything with Steph Thornton from gate one.

TRIFLING (6) wasn't far behind SHE'S A ROGUE (4) on debut and put in a sound effort in the Calaway Gal last start, She will have benefited from her most recent outing and Michael Cahill stays aboard.

Verdict: Watch market on first-starters but SHE'S A ROGUE (4) has form on the board.

Eagle Farm Race 2 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Doreen Bird Mdn Plate (1000m)
6th 1 Canny Impact (8) James Orman 57.5kg	23	27	29	26	17.5	980	26	29.5	26	23	26
7th 3 Canyoufeelit (7) Boris Thornton 57.0kg (a0.5)	101	126	151	151	44	1000	101	111	126	126	151
4th 4 Capiteel (4) Stephanie Thornton 56.0kg	41	35	61	41	19.5	1000	41	53	41	51	41
8th 5 Deferential (9) Ben E Thompson 56.0kg	8	8	10	8	20	80	7.5	8.6	8	8.5	8
1st 6 Mr Galazi (5) Georgina Cartwright 56.0kg	2.7	2.8	2.7	2.8	2.3	6.4	2.8	2.6	2.7	2.75	2.8
9th 7 Supairo (6) Brodie Loy 56.0kg	6.5	7	7.5	7	14	34	6.5	7	7	6.5	7
5th 8 Yourallthat (3) Angela Jones 55.5kg (a2)	2.8	2.8	2.6	2.8	1.53	2.94	2.8	2.85	2.75	2.75	2.8
3rd 9 Goddess Of Peace (1) Michael Cahill 55.0kg (a0.5)	14	13	15	14	8	980	14	14	14	14	14
2nd 11 Serigala (2) Nozi Tomizawa 54.0kg	21	23	26	21	8	95	21	22	23	21	21
Market percentage	120	118	115	117	159	55	119	117	119	119	117
Quick Bet

Barry Lockwood can get them ready first-up and whilst YOURALLTHAT (8) has a few convictions she was racing in stronger company than this last preparation. With a good gate and Angela Jones there will be no excuses.

GODDESS OF PEACE (9) is another that has had her chances but possesses abundant speed and with Michael Cahill will get all the favours from gate one. If she jumps on terms she will be hard to catch.

CANYOUFEELIT (3) is a half-sister to the speedy Princess Bojack and showed improvement at her most recent trial. The Morrisey stable can be hard to follow but all the gear goes on and with Boris Thornton a strong debut is on the cards.

SUPAIRO (7) is bred for speed and won a recent trial at Murwillumbah. Matt Dunn will have him ready to go and Brodie Loy will take no prisoners.

Verdict: The market will tell the tale but I have a liking for YOUALLTHAT (8).

Eagle Farm Race 3 Form Guide WIN PLACE
35 Eureka Grad. In 5 Years Mdn (1000m)
9th 1 Hypervelocity (3) Jaden Lloyd 57.5kg (a1.5)	10	9.5	10	10	9.2	38	10	9.5	10	10	10
6th 2 Star Chance (4) Chris Meehan 57.5kg	61	61	71	71	26	370	71	71	71	81	71
4th 3 Bean Groovy (7) Andrew Mallyon 56.0kg	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	4.5	24	5	5.1	5.5	5	5.5
7th 4 Boom King (8) Martin Harley 56.0kg	12	13	13	13	10.5	28	14	12.6	13	14	13
10th 5 Deep Millions (6) Boris Thornton 57.0kg (a0.5)	81	81	101	81	20	980	101	99	91	91	81
8th 6 Star Prince (5) Nikita Beriman 56.0kg	23	26	31	26	14.5	90	31	29	26	26	26
5th 7 Nano Star (9) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 55.5kg (a1.5)	6	6	6.5	6	8.4	15	6.5	6.2	6	6	6
3rd 8 I Am Takingthelot (10) Angela Jones 54.0kg (a2)	4.8	4.8	4.6	4.8	4.8	7.8	5	4.6	4.8	4.8	4.8
2nd 9 Idoneus (2) Ben E Thompson 54.0kg	5	5	5.5	5	3.3	7.6	5	4.9	5	5	5
1st 11 Stuck In A Dream (1) Corey Bayliss 54.0kg	5.5	5	5.5	5	3.6	5	5	5.4	5	5.5	5
Market percentage	119	121	115	120	149	65	118	121	120	119	120
Quick Bet

Gates are important at this 1000m start and STUCK IN A DREAM (11) has had multiple trials since her debut in a Group 2 race at Randwick. Blinkers go on and with Corey Bayliss from gate one she will get all the favours.

IDONEUS'S (9) manners were costly at Ipswich but a better gate, bigger track and stronger rider in Ben Thompson all work to her advantage. She has had her chances but trials well enough for this.

I AM TAKINGTHELOT (8) raced wide and did nothing at debut in a race won by the stablemate Latakia. She has won a trial since, the tongue-tie comes off and Angela Jones goes on. The gate tests but she ls likely to get back and can hit the line.

DEEP MILLIONS (5) is a half-brother to Alpine Edge and has benefited from two quiet trials with Boris Thornton. He stays on and a good debut is expected.

Verdict: Another 'market watch' race but STUCK IN A DREAM (11) is drawn to win.

Eagle Farm Race 4 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Ladbrokes Punter Assist (Bm72) (1200m)
5th 1 Checkers (4) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 59.5kg (a1.5)	11	12	15	12	16	16.5	14	12.4	13	13	12
3rd 2 Kosciusko (2) Minonette Kennedy 59.5kg (a3)	8	8.5	10	8.5	9.4	9.6	8	8.6	8	8.5	8.5
4th 3 The Cullinan (6) Angela Jones 59.5kg (a2)	13	12	15	13	15	16.5	13	11.8	13	13	13
1st 4 Avolonte (1) James Orman 58.5kg	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.8	3.2	3.25	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.7	2.8
2nd 5 Royal Exit (5) Martin Harley 57.5kg	8	8.5	9	8.5	9	9.4	7	8.6	8	8.5	8.5
6th 6 Paradise Island (3) Andrew Mallyon 55.5kg	2.5	2.5	2.6	2.5	2.82	2.84	2.6	2.55	2.5	2.5	2.5
Market percentage	118	116	109	115	101	99	115	113	116	116	115
Quick Bet

The small field works in favour of the consistent mare AVOLONTE (4) which was too good for a Class 5 field at the Gold Coast last start. Fitter for two outings, Jim Orman can take advantage of the inside gate and she is the one to beat

ROYAL EXIT (5) did plenty wrong but was only run down late by Zoukina at the Gold Coast. This bigger track will suit and with a strong rider in Martin Harley a more tractable performance will see him in the finish.

PARADISE ISLAND (6) has been racing consistently all preparation and beat her own sex in a Class 2 at the Gold Coast last start. This is harder but she drops 3.5kg and Andrew Mallyon rides well for Kris Lees.

THE CULLINAN (3) has never flattered first-up and would like longer but he is much better than these when right. Two of his four wins have been at Eagle Farm and if the tempo suits he could run right by them.

Verdict: AVOLONTE (4) for me.

Eagle Farm Race 5 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Zousain First Yearlings Mdn (1400m)
7th 1 Better Class (7) Michael Cahill 57.0kg	81	81	151	81	160	200	101	111	91	81	81
2nd 2 Dark Harmony (5) Boris Thornton 57.0kg	3.4	3.4	3.6	3.4	3.95	4	3.4	3.65	3.4	3.4	3.4
6th 3 Holy Trojan (3) Wendy Peel 57.0kg	61	67	101	61	110	150	81	81	71	67	61
4th 4 Let Rip (4) Corey Bayliss 57.0kg	71	71	151	71	140	220	81	83	81	67	71
1st 5 Porky (8) Ben E Thompson 57.0kg	15	14	15	15	16.5	17	16	12.8	15	15	15
9th 6 Roger Express (1) Nathan Thomas 57.0kg	101	81	201	81	220	330	81	111	91	81	81
5th 7 Gerrymander (2) Angela Jones 55.0kg (a2)	8.5	8.5	9	9	11	11.5	9	8.8	9	8.5	9
11th 8 Roy's Girl (10) Leslie Tilley 57.0kg (a1)	101	91	151	91	160	250	91	111	101	91	91
3rd 9 Signita (11) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 55.0kg (a1.5)	81	91	151	91	220	320	101	101	101	91	91
8th 10 Valiant Joan (9) Brodie Loy 56.0kg (a0.5)	23	23	34	23	34	40	26	25.5	26	23	23
10th 11 Yasmeen (6) James Orman 57.0kg (a1)	1.65	1.7	1.6	1.7	1.83	1.84	1.65	1.62	1.65	1.65	1.7
Market percentage	120	119	115	118	102	99	118	118	118	120	118
Quick Bet

Chris Waller brings them North to get a win and YASMEEN (11) was used up early from a wide gate on debut but was still fighting at the end. A better gate helps, Jim Orman stays on and if she handles the Eagle Farm 1400m will be hard to beat.

DARK HARMONY (2) was slowly away, covered ground and only just missed over 1200m at Doomben last start. This bigger track and 1400m should be right up his alley and fitter for two outings he gets his chance to show a will to win.

VALIANT JOAN (10) wasn't far away against her own sex here last start. She is improving with racing and this field isn't much harder. Brodie Loy stays on and will have her in the finish.

GERRYMANDER (7) has been trying for a while but has placed three times this preparation and blinkers go on. A good gate helps and if anyone can get her over the line Angela Jones can.

Verdict: YASMEEN (11) may be the one with most upside.

Eagle Farm Race 6 Form Guide WIN PLACE
XXXX Dry Hcp (C3) (1835m)
1st 1 Green Flash (5) James Orman 59.5kg	2.4	2.45	2.4	2.45	2.38	2.68	2.5	2.45	2.4	2.5	2.45
2nd 2 Outburst (8) Boris Thornton 58.0kg	7	7	7.5	7	8.2	13	7	7.2	7	6.5	7
4th 3 Flying Rothe (4) Martin Harley 57.5kg	16	15	19	16	15	210	13	19.2	17	18	16
8th 4 Sokudo (1) Nozi Tomizawa 57.0kg	81	67	126	71	21	1000	71	89	81	81	71
5th 5 Mauricently (2) Andrew Mallyon 56.0kg	6.5	7	7.5	6.5	5.5	8.4	5.5	7	6.5	7	6.5
7th 8 Gerardjoseph (3) Angela Jones 54.5kg (a2)	5	5.5	6	5.5	5	13.5	5.5	5.3	5.5	5	5.5
3rd 10 So You Knew (6) Ben E Thompson 53.0kg	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	7.4	9.2	8	6.4	6.5	6	6.5
6th 11 Daintree Diva (7) Nikita Beriman 52.5kg	15	16	16	17	18.5	75	15	15.8	17	15	17
Market percentage	121	117	113	118	123	77	119	116	118	120	118
Quick Bet

Kris Lees has MAURICENTLY (5) racing consistently and she will appreciate this bigger track. She gets back and will need a tempo but if things go to plan for Andrew Mallyon will be giving them some hurry-up late.

KOPANGI (6) is another that has a nasty habit of missing the start and giving himself too much work to do. Kyle Wilson-Taylor replaces Jim Orman and from gate one a positive ride will have him in the finish.

EARLY THOUGHTS (9) ran them off their legs to narrowly win a Class 2 at the Sunshine Coast last start. This is harder but he drops 3.5kg and with Mark Du Plessis could try and steal it.

Angela Jones rode four winners here last week and whilst GERARDJOSEPH (8) is up in grade he was only run down late last start in a strong Class 1. He is improving with racing, won't mind the extra distance and with only 52.5kg can give a sight.

Verdict: If the speed is there MAURICENTLY (5) can run them down.

Eagle Farm Race 7 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Magic Millions Plate (C1) (1200m)
8th 1 Apataki (5) Angela Jones 59.0kg (a2)	41	35	51	46	100	80	51	53	51	41	46
4th 3 Finsceal (7) Martin Harley 59.0kg	51	41	71	46	100	85	51	47	51	41	46
2nd 4 Jimmy's Dream (2) Ben E Thompson 59.0kg	13	13	15	13	100	18	14	13.2	14	12	13
7th 5 Little Vista (6) Morgan Butler 59.0kg	126	81	201	101	100	400	101	131	126	91	101
9th 6 Pomade (8) Andrew Mallyon 57.5kg	41	35	41	41	100	70	41	41	41	34	41
6th 7 Miliarense (3) Larry Cassidy 57.0kg	11	11	13	12	100	15	11	11.8	12	10	12
3rd 8 Putontheredlight (4) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 57.0kg (a1.5)	4.2	4.5	4.6	4.5	100	5.1	4.6	4.1	4.6	4.5	4.5
5th 9 Sounds Divine (9) Michael Cahill 57.0kg	101	126	251	126	100	580	101	111	126	101	126
1st 12 Olentia (1) James Orman 55.5kg	1.4	1.45	1.4	1.4	1.58	1.6	1.4	1.43	1.38	1.4	1.4
Market percentage	121	118	114	118	71	99	118	118	118	122	118
Quick Bet

It is always hard to go straight from a Maiden to a Class 1 but OLENTIA (12) destroyed them in a Three-Year-Old Maiden at Doomben on debut and may be above average. She takes on older horses but drops 1.5kg, is well drawn and won't lose anything with Jim Orman replacing Jim Byrne.

Brian Wakefield can get them ready and MILIARENSE (7) has shown herself ready to go with two good trials. She was up to this class last preparation, blinkers go on and Larry Casidy will have her near the speed throughout.

PUTONAREDLIGHT (8) is developing a reputation as a non-winner and whilst may be the best horse in the field her will to win is under question. She will strip fitter after her strong first-up effort behind King Kapa and with Kyle Wilson-Taylor will get every chance.

POMADE (6) is fitter for two outings and only faded late last start at Doomben. The gate tests but a positive ride by Andrew Mallyon could take luck out of the equation.

Verdict: OLENTIA (12) can handle the Class rise.

Eagle Farm Race 8 Form Guide WIN PLACE
Brc Membership Plus (Bm68) (1400m)
1st 1 Petunia (1) Kyle Wilson-Taylor 59.5kg (a1.5)	16	15	17	15	22	55	14	15.2	15	15	15
3rd 4 Script Writer (5) James Orman 58.5kg	5	5	5	5	5.7	12	5	5	4.8	4.8	5
2nd 6 De Manara (3) Brodie Loy 57.5kg	8	8	8.5	8	5.4	15.5	10	7.8	8	8.5	8
5th 7 Vyner (4) Jaden Lloyd 56.5kg (a1.5)	4	4	3.8	4	3.9	4.4	3.6	3.85	4	4	4
7th 8 Elected (8) Wendy Peel 56.0kg	10	11	12	10	5.8	19.5	12	8.7	10	11	10
9th 9 My Oddette (6) Adin Thompson 56.0kg	12	14	15	13	11	42	14	12	12	12	13
4th 11 Champagne Pop (2) Martin Harley 55.0kg	8	8.5	9	8.5	6	9.6	8	8.6	8.5	8	8.5
6th 13 Rose Of Duporth (9) Angela Jones 54.5kg (a2)	8.5	8	9	8.5	7	20	7	9.1	8.5	8.5	8.5
8th 14 Shalatime (7) Ben E Thompson 54.5kg	7.5	7	7.5	7.5	6.8	16.5	8	7.3	7.5	7	7.5
Market percentage	120	119	115	119	138	68	120	122	120	120	119
Quick Bet

There is upside with CHAMPAGNE POP (11) which did things wrong but got the job done when resuming at the Sunshine Coast. She is a work-in-progress but showed promise last preparation and came from a long way back to run fifth in the Winx Guineas. This extra distance will suit, she drops 3kg and Martin Harley will have her in the box seat throughout.

Desleigh Forster is backing DE MANARA (6) up quickly after running Briar's Kingdom and Billy's Bro close here in a Class 3 last week. He meets a similar field here and Brodie Loy will be in the box seat throughout.

PETUNIA (1) rarely runs poorly and showed she was in for a good preparation when beating a strong Benchmark 65 field at Doomben. Eagle Farm hasn't been her favourite track but Kyle Wilson-Taylor's 1.5kg claim and a good gate help.

SHAKAKHAN (14) has won two of three since resuming and looked to have more to give last start at the Gold Coast. Mark Du Plessis replaces Robbie Fradd and she won't be far away in running.

Verdict: Staying with CHAMPAGNE POP (11).

BEST BET: AVOLONTE (Race 4 No 4)

NEXT BEST: YOURALLTHAT (Race 2 No 8)

VALUE BET: CHAMPAGNE POP (Race 8 No 11)

Quaddie numbers are:

Race 5: 2,11

Race 6: 5,6,9

Race 7: 7,8,12

Race 8: 1,6,11,14

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