Saturday racing in Queensland heads to Eagle Farm where the final group 1 of the season takes place. The Tatts Tiara will see the fillies and mares go head to head over 1400m. There is a strong support card of racing throughout the day and plenty of strong betting races to get stuck into.
The track is currently rated a good 4 with the rail position as follows: +6m 1600m-1000m, +8m Remainder. Picture perfect weather is forecast and we should see a cracking day of racing where every horse gets their chance.
As always, Billy Bestford has cast his eye across the program and brings you his free horse racing tips, including best bets and race previews.
Eagle Farm Racing Tips: Saturday June 25th
Race 2
(10) Uncommon James went to the paddock off the back of two very impressive wins, with the latest of those in the Oxlade beating home a good field including the handy Matoai. He went from maiden grade straight into that listed level and clearly he is a horse with plenty of ability and the stable have a high opinion of him. Sharpened up with a very nice trial and expect he can come back an even better horse this 2nd prep. How good is he?
(7) Joy Too All looks the logical threat and is lightly raced and a progressive type himself. Has now won five from seven and should present here race fitter off the back of a good fresh win. His trial leading into that was sharp and think he’s airborne this prep.
Speaking of airborne (5) Never Paid has won two on the trot now with the last start win at the Gold Coast very dominant. He’ll get forward from the wide gate and race fitness should take him a long way.
(9) Tara Jasmine should be ready now 3rd up for the new stable and getting onto dry ground will be a big benefit. She is definitely good enough on best form.
(10) Uncommon James
$2.20 (2.5 units)
Race 4
(2) Esti Fenny comes into this off a very good run in the Q22 finishing 4th just 2L off the winner. That is very good form for the race and the stable have a bit of an opinion of this horse. Looks to get a gun run from barrier 7 here and should see a lot more running room than he did in that previous race. He’s two from three over 2400m.
Think (8) Lunasnit is the value and comes off a career best run when 4th in the Brisbane Cup at huge odds. Was a real eye catcher there, hitting the line strongly at the end of the 3200m. Back to 2400m now isn’t usually an ideal setup but he has a great record at this track/trip and is flying.
(5) Bonny Ezra brings the Sydney form up to Queensland and always have to be wary when Waller brings them north for these sorts of races. The horse is going very well having not missed the trifecta in his last five starts.
(2) Esti Fenny
$2.50 (2 units)
Race 8
The feature race of the day sees the girls go head to head in a strong installment of the Tatts Tiara with horses from all along the east coast of Australia represented.
Call me crazy but I’m going to give (8) Brooklyn Hustle one more chance. This horse is the ultimate tease and there is no doubting her racing pattern hurts her chances every time she steps out. With that being said she looks primed here off the back of another eye-catching run in the Stradbrokes. Drawn wide suits and she will get back as always and hoping today can be her day. She deserves a group 1.
Think (3) Annavisto looks the other big chance and she’s got good form all around her form last prep. Tuned up with two recent trials for this and she absolutely flies first up. Loves 1400m and just think she will give herself every chance up near the speed.
(4) Away Game is another at double figures I think can run well. Complete forgive run in the Kingsford Smith and ran 2nd in the G1 Sangster in Adelaide before that. Super honest horse and is bound to give another strong sight. Pikey arguably the most in-form jock in the country.
(2) Shout The Bar will roll straight to the top form the low draw and can run a race here fresh. Enjoys dry ground and this race is within reach at her best.
(7) Nudge has race fitness on her side and was very good last start over the mile. 3rd up she is ready to pull out a peak effort.
(1) Snapdancer next best but looks short enough for mine from the carpark draw.
Also Backing: (3) Annavisto - $5.50 (1 unit)
(8) Brooklyn Hustle
$12 (0.5 unit)
Race 9
(8) King Of Sparta looks the best on the card for mine and keen to finish off the day strong with him. He resumes to the track today and has a good fresh record. He won the Magic Millions Guineas last prep and think he’s just got a class edge on most of these. Two recent trials very quiet and think he’s ready to let rip now. Gets in nice and light for T Berry form a good draw.
(9) Garibaldi found an in-form horse too strong fresh but really hit the line well there. He’s a better horse 2nd up and up to 1200m looks ideal for him. Two time winner this track/trip.
(12) Alpine Edge had no luck in the Fred Best last start when caught wide. He was going very well before that and looks set to peak now 4th up. On his day he’s got an explosive turn of foot.
(4) Ranges will settle forward and comes into this off a good win last start at this track/trip. That was his first go at Eagle Farm and can’t see any reason why he can’t repeat the dose again here.
(8) King Of Sparta
$3.15 (2 units)
