Doomben

Saturday, May 17, 2025Flat1m1fSoft

Verdict

The $250,000 Group 3 Rough Habit Plate. FIRM AGREEMENT (1) has been knocking on the door of another victory with three consecutive runner-up finishes in the Tulloch, ATC Derby and Packer Plate. Schiller has been in the saddle for two of those efforts and steers again today. Can go one better against this line-up. BELLE DETELLE (14) was an impressive winner of the Adrian Knox before not being disgraced in the ATC Oaks last time out. Respect the Waller/McDonald combination. KING OF THUNDER (3) has been given a bit of a freshen up since an okay run in the ATC Derby and has placed two from two over this journey. Top-three candidate on best form. SHANGRI LA SPRING (2) should head them up from out wide and will be in this contest for a long way. MAISON LOUIS (7) has won three of his past four and draws the inside marble. Include in calculations.

1. Firm Agreement
3. King of Thunder
2. Shangri La Spring

Win Only

1. 1. Firm Agreement
J: TYLER SCHILLERT: ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
F: 77222
Price History:
4.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Packer Plt on April 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Shangri La Spring carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 5 len behind Aeliana with 56.5kg at $21. Going well and looks hard to beat again here.
14. Belle Detelle
2. 2. Shangri La Spring
J: TIM CLARKT: GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
F: x3414
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Qld Guineas on May 3 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Depth Of Character with 57kg at $3.40. The start before that favourite; won by 0.7 len at Randwick G3 Packer Plt April 19 over 2000m on a soft track defeating Firm Agreement with 56.5kg at $16. Key runner who should be in the finish.
3. 3. King of Thunder
J: MARK ZAHRAT: JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
F: x7135
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 6 len behind Aeliana carrying 56.5kg at $14. Before that 3rd of 13 at Rosehill in the G2 Tulloch on April 1 over 2000m, on a wet track; head behind Pocketing carrying 56kg at $5.50. Expected to go close.
7. 7. Maison Louis
J: JAMIE MELHAMT: JOHN O'SHEA & TOM CHARLTON
F: 51211
Price History:
6.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Canterbury Bm64 April 21 over 1900m defeating Existential Bob carrying 59.5kg at $3.20. The run before that favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Goulburn Cl1-Sw April 8 over 1600m defeating The Professor with 57.5kg at $1.45. Rates highly. Right in this contest.
4. 4. Beau Dazzler
J: JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTERT: TONY & MADDYSEN SEARS
F: 411x3
Price History:
11.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Qld Guineas on May 3 over 1600m, 3 len behind Depth Of Character carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track City To Surf 3Q on November 30 over 1630m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Moon Sweeper with 60kg at $21. Looks a strong top-three prospect again.
6. 6. Our Benefactor
J: NOEL CALLOWT: BEVAN LAMING
F: x1695
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Half-brother to Hong Kong superstar Lucky Sweynesse. At the latest run 5th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Qld Guineas on May 3 over 1600m, 5 len behind Depth Of Character with 57kg at $17. The start before that 9th of 11 at Rosehill in the G1 Rhil Gneas on March 22 over 2000m, 7 len behind Broadsiding with 56.5kg at $41. Suited at this level so cannot be underestimated.
8. 8. Liberty Park
J: RYAN MALONEYT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 1x916
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on May 3 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Piraeus with 58kg at $13. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at this track 3yo Hcp April 1 over 2000m on a soft track defeating He's A Saint with 58.5kg at $4.40. Sure to be thereabouts.
10. 10. Croupier
J: MARK DU PLESSIST: ANDREW R CAMPBELL
F: 5114
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
At the latest run 4th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on May 3 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Piraeus with 58kg at $9. Before that won by a neck at Ellerslie Rating 65 April 19 over 1600m in soft going defeating Cyber Patch with 58.5kg at $3.60. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
13. Real Class
11. Deep Focus
12. Mazis
5. 5. Imperialist
J: TOMMY BERRYT: CHRIS WALLER
F: 33209
Price History:
34.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Last start eased back early on 9th of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Qld Guineas on May 3 over 1600m, 6 len behind Depth Of Character carrying 57kg at $41. The race before that 15th of 18 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Derby on April 5 over 2400m, 14 len behind Aeliana with 56.5kg at $101. Looking to others.
9. 9. Prince Levi
J: ANGELA JONEST: WILLIAM KROPP
F: 21462
Price History:
41.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm 3yo Hcp on April 19 over 1600m, head behind Depth Of Character with 54.5kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp on April 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Liberty Park carrying 60kg at $2.15. Will need to do a bit more.

Doomben

Bet Slip