Eagle Farm May 27th, Tips and Previews
Best Bet - Eagle Farm Race 7
1
Kovalica $1.65
Kovalica stares destiny in the face on Saturday.
It feels like the Ocean Park gelding has been favourite for this event for twelve months and that his entire career has been aimed at this moment.
His form this preparation has been near faultless, and It’s hard to see him fall at the final hurdle.
From a middle gate, James Mcdonald can let the big boy find his hooves, and once they turn for home, he can unleash his powerful and winning turn of foot.
He is the real deal and our next Queensland Derby winner.
The Vowels is the obvious danger to the favourite.
The Better Than Ready gelding has been impressive this campaign, and at one stage of his preparation, he had the picket fence next to his name.
He has been game in defeat at his latest outings, and his best performance would see him figure in the finish.
The wide barrier is his biggest obstacle.
Next Best - Eagle Farm Race 3
5
Kukeracha $4.80
Kukeracha is ready to explode!
The former Queensland Derby winner savaged the line last start at Wagga over 2000m, and the Night Of Thunder gelding finds his pet distance on Saturday.
The rising six-year-old should be rock-hard fit at this preparation stage, and his quote will shorten significantly if the track conditions deteriorate.
He is building an excellent career record, and with even luck in transit, I expect him to continue on his winning ways.
Warning can turn back the clock!
The VRC Derby winner is ready to produce a peak performance for the preparation, and with 54kg on his back, he gets his chance to break through.
From barrier two, he should get the run of the race, and if he can recapture his old form, he can figure in the finish.
The form is temporary; class is permanent!
Best Roughie - Eagle Farm Race 4
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Alcyone $11.00/$3.50
Alcyone looks over the odds.
The Teofilo gelding savaged the line two starts back while he covered more ground than the early settlers at his latest outing.
He should get the run of the race from barrier four, and the step out to 1800m looks ideal for this stage of his preparation.
His best form reads exceptionally well for this event.
Luncies will start favourite after a slashing first-up performance in the Scone Cup.
The Iffraaj gelding strips fitter and he is undefeated at the trip.
He traditionally races well second-up, and his soft form is unrivalled.
Where he lands in the running line from the middle gate is the primary concern.
QUADDIE
Q
$102 for 100%
Armed Forces, Solidify, and Zia are our standout selections in the first leg of the quaddie.
Our best bet of the day, Kovalica, has the Queensland Derby at his mercy, while Rothfire and King Of Sparta can fight it out in the Kingsford Smith Cup.
The lucky last looks like the toughest race on the program.
Best of luck!
Leg 1: 7, 9, 15
Leg 2: 1
Leg 3: 4, 7
Leg 4: Field
Outlay: $102
Flexi Percentage = 100%
