Wednesday racing heads to Eagle Farm for a seven-race card.
The rail is out 10.5m, a position that should suit on-speed runners and make the speed map and early positioning important.
The track is rated a Soft 5 and should stay around that mark, with showers likely after the meeting.
Our race analysis looks at the key runners, main winning chances and betting opportunities across the card.
Ben Thompson has a strong book of rides and it would not surprise if he landed a four-timer.
HIT THE SWITCH (1) returns to the races for the first time since finishing a brave third in the Magic Millions Maiden Plate.
The Matt Hoysted-trained gelding was caught three-deep throughout but still fought strongly to finish within 2.19 lengths of the winner.
He has placed in four of his six starts and looks well placed to break through here. He also appears primed following a dominant 10.5-length trial, where he led all the way in second gear.
Top jockey Ben Thompson is booked and should give him every chance.
| 1. Hit The Switch (5) 60kg2243x | |||
| Returns from a lengthy spell after closing last campaign with a third at Gold Coast, beaten just over two lengths in a 17-runner field despite covering ground and racing keenly. His Sunshine Coast fourth prior was also sound on soft ground, and an easy Deagon trial points to readiness. Prior Gold Coast placing had merit and he looks the horse to beat. | |||
STELLAGRACIA (4) can be forgiven for dropping out last start, having suffered a slow recovery, coughed and appeared uncomfortable on the heavy track.
The Tony Gollan-trained mare was very good at her previous start, when debuting over 1200m at Doomben.
She enjoyed a nice run behind the lead before being squeezed in the straight and swamped on the outside, finishing 1.85 lengths second. The form has held up well, with the winner and fourth-placed horse both subsequently winning.
She’ll strip fitter third-up and maps to enjoy a nice run on speed.
| 4. Stellagracia (7) 58kg28 | |||
| Had a genuine excuse when eighth at this track last start, jumping awkwardly before finishing moderately on heavy ground after being near the top of an open market. Her debut second at Doomben, beaten just under two lengths by Astern Effort, remains the better guide and she is now third-up for a leading stable. Debut second reads well and third-up for the Gollan stable keeps her in the race. | |||
DOUBLE COOL (4) was last seen finding the line after a tough run to finish fourth over 1200m at Doomben in May.
The Chris and Corey Munce-trained filly showed ability last preparation, most notably in the Group 2 Spirit Of Boom Classic, where she fought gamely to finish sixth, beaten 2.32 lengths.
She has looked good in two trials leading into this, racing on speed and cruising to the line with plenty in hand.
Blinkers go on again, which may see Martin Harley push forward early.
| 4. Double Cool (8) 56kgx264x | |||
| Returns from a lengthy spell with a Doomben trial second to build from. She was fourth in a Mdn before the break, beaten four lengths after being bumped and racing wide from the 800m, and that followed a creditable sixth in the G2 Spirit Of Boom (Champagne) Classic. G2 run reads well and her 1000m placing record keeps her in the mix. | |||
PINK DOGWOOD (7) was not suited by the short 1150m trip in her Gold Coast Synthetic debut, but she did record the race’s best closing sectionals.
The Chris Waller-trained filly stepped up to 1400m here last start and showed an excellent turn of foot to run past her rivals and win by three-quarters of a length.
She’ll strip fitter third-up and should relish the mile.
Ryan Maloney retains the ride, and a strong speed should suit.
| 7. Pink Dogwood (6) 57.5kg71 | |||
| Improved sharply from debut to win a Mdn at this track over 1400m on heavy ground, making up plenty of late ground to beat Icy Lad by just under a length at generous odds. Her Gold Coast Poly debut was raw, with an awkward start and a fair finish from the back. Should appreciate stretching to the mile and keeps Maloney. | |||
MAKE A CALL (1) will appreciate the drop in class after contesting considerably harder races this preparation.
The Tony Gollan-trained gelding struggled in the heavy conditions over a mile here last start, finishing down the track.
Two starts ago, he loomed in a Saturday BM78 Handicap here before being overpowered late to finish 2.26 lengths fourth.
The rise in distance suits at this stage of his preparation, and Jett Newman’s 3kg claim is a big plus.
| 1. Make A Call (6) 59.5kgx8540 | |||
| Eased back from Saturday company after finishing tenth in a BM78 at this track, beaten just over nine lengths on heavy ground behind Twisted Queen. His previous fourth in another BM78 here was sound enough, but he has been unplaced in all four starts this season. The 3kg claim and a record of one win and two placings around 1800m keep him in the place mix rather than as a clear winning play. Worth including. | |||
WOOTTEN HYDE (7) resumed for new trainer Jack Bruce with a win over this course and distance.
He settled towards the back in the compact field before letting down strongly to score by a length.
The Wootten Bassett gelding tried hard last preparation and finished second in an Open 3YO Handicap, but was consistently poorly placed. That is something Bruce can’t be accused of.
He has drawn well for Ben Thompson.
| 7. Wootten Hyde (3) 58.5kg420×1 | |||
| Resumed with a strong win at this track, taking a Class 1 over 1000m by a length from Warrego River after covering ground and lengthening well as a short odds-on favourite. He had earlier contested the Listed Daybreak Lover Plate, so there is depth to his form beyond that latest grade. Ben Thompson sticks and the profile reads strongest. | |||
STORMING HOME (13) didn’t show a lot when finishing a distant fourth at Kembla Grange on debut in February, but looks to have furnished during her decent spell.
Now with Jack Bruce, the daughter of The Autumn Sun returned two starts ago. She settled outside the lead over this course and distance before letting down nicely to win by a long neck.
Last start was a difficult one. A slow start saw her settle a long way off them before she was held up badly in the straight. Despite that, she hit the line hard once clear with 50m to go, finishing just under a length fourth.
She’ll strip fitter third-up and should enjoy a sweet run on speed for Ben Thompson.
| 13. Storming Home (3) 55kg4×14 | |||
| Had genuine excuses when fourth to Monotone in a Class 1 at this track last start, beaten just under a length as a well-supported favourite after jumping awkwardly and being held up in the straight. She won a Mdn here the start prior, beating Fracus by half a length, and now reaches the right stage third-up. Track-and-trip winner who can atone. | |||