Eagle Farm hosts a seven-race program on Wednesday, November 11, with several promising gallopers and experienced handicappers featuring across the Brisbane meeting.
The track is currently rated a Soft 5, although rain is forecast and a downgrade remains a strong possibility, potentially making proven form on rain-affected ground an important consideration.
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Eagle Farm Tips November 11
Become A BRC Member, Colts, Geldings and Entires Maiden Handicap Tips (Race 1)
Eagle Farm Best Bet - Race 1 No. 1 Hit The Switch
A dominant recent trial victory at Deagon suggests Hit The Switch is primed for a strong first-up performance, with the Matthew Hoysted-trained gelding returning for the first time since finishing third in the Magic Millions Maiden Plate at the Gold Coast in January.
The four-year-old started at big odds against 16 rivals in that 1400m contest, settling towards the rear from a wide barrier before finishing strongly to be beaten just over two lengths on Good ground.
That form has since worked out particularly well, with the winner subsequently successful at Listed level, while several other runners from the race have produced competitive performances in metropolitan company.
Hit The Switch has also demonstrated his ability on Soft ground, and with his recent wide-margin Deagon trial victory coming on a Heavy surface, a possible track downgrade should hold few concerns.
The drop to 1200m is unlikely to prove a significant obstacle given his encouraging lead-up work, while barrier five should allow Ben Thompson, who partnered him at his penultimate appearance, to secure a favourable position and give the gelding an excellent chance to break through.
Road To Magic Millions Book Now QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate Tips (Race 3)
Eagle Farm Value Bet - Race 3 No. 3 Auric Star
Auric Star showed considerable promise during her first preparation, recording two runner-up finishes from three appearances, and the return to maiden company represents a suitable opportunity for the Matthew Dunn-trained filly to open her winning account.
Two of those appearances came at Listed level, including a second at this venue over 1200m in Heavy conditions, where she finished less than two lengths from the winner, while her debut placing at the Gold Coast demonstrated she was also effective on firmer ground.
The daughter of Star Turn has not raced since finishing fifth of eight in the Listed Bill Carter Stakes over 1350m at Doomben in May, when she produced a somewhat flat performance after showing encouraging ability earlier in the campaign.
She was ridden with restraint throughout her first preparation, and similar tactics could again be employed, with the return to 1000m not expected to present any major concerns given her previous performances.
Daniel Moor reunites with the filly after partnering her at her final two appearances last preparation, and with Auric Star showing improvement in the second of two recent trials, she appeals as a value chance to make a winning return.
XXXX Gold Benchmark 68 Handicap Tips (Race 5)
Eagle Farm Roughie - Race 5 No. 1 Make A Call
A significant drop in grade gives Make A Call an opportunity to improve at attractive odds, with the Tony Gollan-trained gelding having produced several competitive performances in stronger company despite remaining winless this preparation.
The son of Extreme Choice has yet to win on rain-affected ground, although he has performed well in defeat under those conditions, including a third-place finish on Soft ground at Eagle Farm in March.
His four appearances this preparation have been below his best, most recently finishing tenth after drawing wide in a Benchmark 78 contest over 1600m at this circuit last month, although the second and third-place finishers from that event subsequently won at their next starts.
The rise to 1800m should suit the six-year-old, who has previously performed well over this distance, while the return to Benchmark 68 company is another significant positive given his past success against stronger opposition.
Barrier six provides an opportunity to secure a more economical passage, and with Jett Newman's 3kg claim reducing his weight to 59.5kg, Make A Call looks capable of producing a sharp improvement and challenging for a surprise victory.
Ladbrokes Place Extra Class 2 Handicap Tips (Race 7)
Eagle Farm Next Best Bet - Race 7 No. 4 Monotone
Monotone has made an excellent impression since joining the Jack Bruce stable, winning two of his three appearances this preparation, including a determined victory over this course and distance last month.
The four-year-old was prominent in betting for that Class 1 Plate over 1400m, overcoming a Heavy 8 surface to score narrowly against eight rivals and demonstrate his ability to finish strongly when required.
The son of Lonhro has been ridden patiently in all three appearances this preparation, and a similar approach appears likely on Wednesday, with the rise to Class 2 company unlikely to present a significant obstacle given his recent progression.
Forecast rain should suit the gelding, although he is equally capable on Soft ground, having broken his maiden in convincing fashion on a Soft 6 surface at the Sunshine Coast in September.
Taylor Marshall retains the ride from barrier two, and with Monotone arriving in excellent form and already proven over this course and distance, he looks well placed to complete consecutive victories in the final race on the program.