G'day all,

Good day at Eagle Farm tomorrow. Some even fields should see strong betting and racing.

Race 1 - Start with the 2yos. Mr Bachelor was ultra-impressive last time, but theres no way i'd be taking even money about any 2yo. I'll just gamble on some of the first starters. Shutter has a good trainer/jockey and a reasonable barrier. Sir Teles trialled well recently, and is a half to Sir Monashee - who won his first 2 starts as a 2yo. Mr Bachelor obviously a chance, Eagle Farm is a different story to Doomben though.

Race 2 - Like the way Lasting Luck is going at the moment. Not beaten far by Hayil's Magic last time, but Hayils has the bad alley tomorrow. The extra 200m should suit, and the Eagle Farm straight will help too. Klondike Kid was the subject of some support last time he raced when he didn't have the greatest luck. With better fortunes tomorrow, he can figure in the finish with the top jock on board. Sleek Repeat won well in Toowoomba last time, this is a step up, but she might be a good place chance.

Race 3 - I've always liked Mahiman over a bit of ground and he gets it here. From the good gate, and [hopefully] with good speed on, i think he can go very close. Mameluke was a good win at Doomben a few weeks back, and he gave all impressions there that the 1800m would hold no fears - the Eagle Farm track won't harm him either. Picaplace had pretty ordinary luck at the top of the straight last time, and has got tactical speed so could take up a prominent position and prove tough to run down.

Race 4 - Cold Start is in a rare vein of form and i will not jump off now. He's stepping into the unknown tomorrow, with the 2400m but, again, i can't see much speed that will take him on. If he holds some of the form hes been in lately, it will take a good one to beat him i feel. Lester Thunderwing is an unknown though - his best form would see him win this by panels. However, the 3 duck eggs suggest he's not in great form. In the easier grade though, i'll give him a good show. Appleby has been in good form, and with some speed on (annoying Cold Start) he is a great chance to get over them all at the death.

Race 5 - Good race here. Fair bit of speed, but i've settled on a roughie with some speed. Appertain was in good form through last campaign, winning a town race and placing in a number of others. He has got great speed and will have derived plenty of benefit, fitness wise, from his 2 runs this time in. Sharp Aunty is a chance, but she'll be a long way back again - Eagle Farm is great for her...i'd like to see her win one before i back her, though. That's Better is a nice horse, and can do well here if ridden off the speed like he was first-up.

Race 6 - Good old Champion Star did the job for us last time, so i think i'll back up here. He finished off like the good horse he is at Doomben last week and this field is no stronger i feel. Hissy Fit is a nice sort of a horse by Octagonal, who from the 1 with J Byrne onboard can go very close. Templin was seen getting to the line very strongly for 3rd last time (i know, cause i was on 4th, for the place ) and can go better here with the better alley. Speed shouldn't be a worry here either, with Planagram in. You've just gotta gamble on which Planagram will show up - the one that goes hard and sticks on, or the one thats gone at the 200m.

Race 7 - Quality race this one, some really good sprinters going around. Picardi Run is a really good horse who should have no trouble mixing it with these. Has run some hot times in sprint races in the past and will certainly benefit from the likely pace in this race. Carolina's Boy was a great run last time, just hope he's not too jaded after it. If not, a great chance to take it out. Nessuno carried the grandstand last time and still won in Rocky, and while this is tougher, he has a great chance. There are 11 other great chances in the race though.

Race 8 - Last race. Tough way to finish the day. Thought Paradise Dancer was a good rough chance here. Not too heavily raced, and has shown some ability at the provincial tracks. With the good alley, she'll do me fine. Orrong needs to win one before i jump on, but he'll be running on again tomorrow. Riva Rebel might be a place chance in the easy race here too, has raced in better races before (when he was a lot younger, mind you).

Best tomorrow, on what is a really hard day, is Lasting Luck and Champion Star with good rough chances to Appertain and Paradise Dancer.

Good luck everyone,

Sven