GattonFri, January 09, 2026

EXCELBOOM (7) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 5f at Sunshine Coast, beaten 7 lengths into 12th. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. SOLAR SURFER (3) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second at Warwick over 5½f, beaten a nose. Should be at his peak now. Hasn't been far away this time in work with three minor placings from four starts. Among the leading chances. IBEGOOD (9) is a five-year-old mare who is having her first run for the Jeff Dunn yard. Resumes after filling a minor placing at her latest outing 19 months ago at Darwin. Ran fourth in a trial over 3¼f at Deagon and is in a nice race. Definite winning chance. LUKEY BLUE (11) finished second at Ipswich two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 6f at Sunshine Coast, finishing 6 lengths back in ninth. Best figures measure up nicely. Solid top-three prospects.