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WINNO'S WINNERS: EAGLE FARM, APRIL 18, 2026

By Darren Winningham | Thursday, April 16, 2026

EAGLE FARM races this week with nine races scheduled for decision. The track is rated “SOFT”. The rail is out 1 metre.

I am in Macau getting ready for the 2026 FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin in Hong Kong next week - stay tuned for many updates!

NB: As these selections were made prior to race-day, please check for any changes to track conditions and for any scratchings on the day.

Race 1

A two-year-old race over 1400 metres.

Selections:

1 – Silken Salute
2 – Brumal
3 – The Thorncaster
8 – Nialah

Race 2

A BM70 race over 1000 metres.

Selections:

6 – Balance The Books
9 – Manukau
11 – All Adore
2 – Surprise Honey

Race 3

A Class 6 race over 1805 metres.

Selections:

2 – Brindavan
5 – Absolute Sunshine
1 – Mr Buster
6 – Jenni Moreese
Rough chance – (4) Make A Call

Race 4

A BM80 race over 2406 metres.

Selections:

6 – Mr O’Reilly
12 – Prochester
2 – El Jasor
4 – Saint Emilion
Rough chance – (1) Akkadian Emperor

Race 5

A BM70 class race over 1600 metres.

Selections:

13 – Starboard
7 – Amuseantes
8 – Irama
5 – Ready For The Trip
Rough chance – (6) Moon Sweeper

Race 6

First leg of the Quaddie. A BM80 class race over 1200 metres.

Selections:

11 – Now Is The Hour
10 – Bundella
14 – Cosmo Centaurus
5 – Soothsayer
Rough chance – (6) Sunset Dreaming

Race 7

First leg of the Treble. A Class 6 race over 1400 metres.

Selections:

8 – Last Command
10 – True To Form
13 – Ten Deep
7 – Bunker Hut
Rough chance – (1) Belvedere Boys

Race 8

An Open race over 1400 metres.

Selections:

8 – Brave Monarch
2 – Fabulantes
13 – Youre Not The King
4 – Call Da Vinci
Rough chances – (6) Spanish Treasure & (7) The Wheelbarrow

Race 9

An Open class race over 1000 metres.

Selections:

2 – Hidden Wealth
6 – Golden Boom
9 – Liquor
10 – Spicy Martini
Rough chances – (4) Payline & (5) Abounding
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Early Quaddie (races 2 to 5)

6,9,11 / 1,2,5 / 2,6,12 / 7,8,13 - cost is $81 to $1.

Value Early Quaddie (races 2 to 5)

6,9 / 2,5 / 6,12 / 7,13 - cost is $16 to $1

Quaddie (races 6 to 9)

10,11,14 / 8,10,13 / 2,8,13 / 2,6,9,10 - cost is $108 to $1

Value Quaddie (races 6 to 9)

10,11 / 8,10 / 2,8,13 / 2,6,9 - cost is $36 to $1

Treble (races 7 to 9)

8,10,13 / 2,8,13 / 2,6,9,10 - cost is $36 to $1.

Jockey Challenge

Looks like a race between Angela Jones, Daniel Moor, Jace McMurray and Ryan Maloney. Angela will win easy.

WEEKEND UPDATE

I will post some late mail this weekend – see if I can find some winners. Be sure to check the up to date and amended tips each Saturday morning on Facebook after any track changes and scratchings!

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Angela Jones ... I've got her the winner of the Jockey Challenge
Angela Jones ... I've got her the winner of the Jockey Challenge
Andrew Mallyon ... he could help get us off to a good start (see race 1)
Andrew Mallyon ... he could help get us off to a good start (see race 1)
Ryan Maloney ... he could play his part in sending us home in a good mood (see race 9)

Photos: Graham Potter and Darren Winningham
Ryan Maloney ... he could play his part in sending us home in a good mood (see race 9)

Photos: Graham Potter and Darren Winningham
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