Thursday racing heads to Eagle Farm for a five-race card. Storms saw the postponement of Wednesday’s meeting after just two races.
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.
Our race analysis looks at the key runners, main winning chances and betting opportunities across the card.
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 (4) 56kgx264x |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |