Winter racing continues to sizzle in Brisbane with five stakes races and over $3 million in prize money on offer. The Group 1 Tattersall’s Tiara headlines a quality Eagle Farm program featuring competitive fields, in-form gallopers and wide-open betting races. Let’s break down the key races and the tips that matter.
Eagle Farm Race 5 – Tattersall’s Cup (2400m)
📝 Race Overview:
Minimal speed in this staying contest suggests a controlled tempo. Bankers Choice was outclassed in the Group 2 Q22 last start but maps better here and looks well suited at this level. Sir Lucan surprised punters with a strong win at Rosehill and has the fitness edge. Hezashocka has been mixing his form but handles all conditions and can land in the placings. Dark Destroyer backs up quickly but needs to lift to threaten.
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Sir Lucan (Odds: $3.10)
💥 “Racing in career-best form and stays well — could control this race if allowed to roll forward again.“
💎 Best Value Bet:
Bankers Choice (Odds: ~$7.00)
⚡“Brings superior Group 1/2 form and gets serious class relief here. Proven at this trip and maps to improve sharply.“
Eagle Farm Race 6 – Tattersall’s Gold Crown (2137m)
📝 Race Overview:
With minimal tempo expected, backmarkers may struggle unless they find luck. Pulchritudinous has been solid this prep and should appreciate the rise in trip after a strong win at Doomben two back. Miss Joelene backs up quickly and maps well — a good each-way chance. Osmose keeps knocking on the door at metro level and deserves respect, while Little Mix can improve into the exotics with the right run.
💎 Best Value Bet:
Pulchritudinous (Odds: ~$8.50)
⚡“Racing well and drops back in grade after a solid effort last start — tactically versatile and still improving.“
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Osmose (Odds: $21.00)
💥 “Has been consistent without luck in stronger races and now gets a winnable setup if tempo holds.“
Eagle Farm Race 7 – Tattersall’s Mile (1600m)
📝 Race Overview:
Not expecting much pressure up front, which could shape the result. Rising Pacific is a model of consistency with strong metro stats this prep and a love for Eagle Farm — a deserved top selection. Sibaaq continues to bob up at odds and should be thereabouts again. The Inflictor was outclassed in the Stradbroke but can bounce back in this grade. Queen of Dragons defied market expectations last start and could add value to wider exotics.
💎 Best Value Bet:
Rising Pacific (Odds: ~$7.00)
⚡“In super form this prep and thrives at Eagle Farm. Handles all conditions and strikes a race with little speed — ticks all boxes.“
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Queen Of Dragons (Odds: $10.00)
💥 “Hit the line strongly last start and could spring a surprise again with just a touch of tempo up front..“
Eagle Farm Race 8 – Tattersall’s Tiara (1400m, Group 1, Fillies & Mares)
📝 Race Overview:
A deep renewal of the Tiara, with form lines converging from across Australia and New Zealand. Konasana didn’t figure first-up but gets back to her ideal distance and could rebound sharply. Grinzinger Belle has proven herself at Group 2 level and resumes with strong fresh stats. Olentia was disappointing in the Dane Ripper and needs to lift. Firestorm draws awkwardly but has top jockey J-Mac on board and could be ready to peak second-up with the right run.
💎 Best Value Bet:
Grinzinger Belle (Odds: ~$11.00)
⚡“Comes off a freshen and thrives fresh — proven at Group level and maps to get a soft run midfield.“
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
Konasana (Odds: $26.00)
💥 “Group 2 winner back to her best trip and fitter second-up — could peak here at generous odds..“
Eagle Farm R9 – Eureka Stud W.J. Healy Stakes (1200m)
📝 Race Overview:
Speed looks limited here, which may favour those handy to the pace. Hidden Wealth loves this track and brings a solid record at Eagle Farm — very hard to overlook. Cannonball has struggled to finish off lately but can be thereabouts. General Salute resumes off a strong win and has upside, while Prince Of Boom can surprise with improvement second-up and tends to peak early in a prep.
💎 Best Value Bet:
Hidden Wealth (Odds: ~$5.00)
⚡“Three-time winner at the track and thrives at this distance — gets the right race shape to dominate.“
🔥 Best to Back Tip:
General Salute (Odds: $6.00)
💥 “Resumes off a peak career win and trialled up nicely — definite upside and worth a look if the price is right.“
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