Eagle Farm Racing Tips for Saturday, April 18th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Eagle Farm on Saturday, which includes nine races at the premier meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Queensland meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (11:38) XXXX Handicap (1400m)

#2 – Brumal @ $5.50

Running at each-way odds is Brumal, who won on debut at Ipswich, and it wasn’t the easiest trip in transit.

The two-year-old son of Frosted had to dig deep after facing the breeze, so the win will do his confidence a world of good.

The $5.50 odds are worth taking in the opening race.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 2. (12:13) Heart of the Community BM70 (1000m)

#6 – Balance the Books @ $2.50

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Balance the Books couldn’t keep her unbeaten run going last time out, but she wasn’t far behind the winner as an odds-on favourite.

The four-year-old mare by Capitalist won her first three races in fine style, and she could get back to her best fresh up.

She opened at $2.90, so there is betting confidence.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 3. (12:48) Fresh Selections C6 (1805m)

#1 – Mr Buster @ $3.20

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Mr Buster has four wins from his last five starts for Ciaron Maher, and despite carrying a big weight, class is on his side.

The six-year-old son of Sea the Stars is unbeaten in two runs at Eagle Farm, so the form is on the board, and he should run well again.

The current odds are likely to firm to around $2.50 on race day.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 4. (13:23) Inspired Built BM80 (2406m)

#12 – Prochester @ $3.30

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The four-year-old always gives punters a good sight, and he could have easily won more races this preparation.

He won three starts back at Eagle Farm before running fourth in consecutive runs, and he hit the line impressively last time out.

Getting in with 52kg makes him tough to stop.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 5. (13:58) Baker Refrigeration BM70 (1600m)

#2 – Canberra Legend @ $18.00

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We’re giving Canberra Legend one more chance to show something, and the $18 odds are too good to pass up.

The former European hasn’t lived up to expectations in Australia, which could be due to the climate, but the two-time winner could surprise with a winning effort.

There has been some specking for him after opening at $31, which is a good sign.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 6. (14:33) Mount Franklin BM85 (1200m)

#11 – Now is the Hour @ $2.80

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Tony Gollan lines up Now is the Hour, who comes off three wins from his last four starts.

The four-year-old son of I Am Invincible has yet to finish worse than third at the track, and Angela Jones riding adds to our confidence.

It’s a tough field, but if he gets luck from the draw, he should win.

Stake: 2 Unit

Race 7. (15:12) The Cage Youth Foundation C6 (1400m)

#10 – True to Form @ $5.50

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Punters get each-way odds for True to Form, who won well at Canterbury before placing at Eagle Farm last time out.

The six-year-old had to carry 60.5kg last start, so dropping in weight should make him tough to hold out in an even field.

We recommend taking the odds before they shorten on rac day.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (15:52) Jones & Co Daybreak Lover (1400m)

#8 – Brave Monarch @ $5.00

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Brave Monarch needed the run at Eagle Farm last time out, and punters should expect a good effort this time around.

The three-year-old son of Brave Smash showed his quality when winning three on the bounce in the spring, and that form bodes well.

He’s unbeaten over 1400m, so include him in picks.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 9. (16:28) Ladbrokes Ascot Handicap (1000m)

#6 – Golden Boom @ $5.50

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Golden Boom doesn’t have any recent wins or placings to boast, but the speedy type keeps running in tough races.

The six-year-old son of Spirit of Boom owns two wins and three placings fresh up, and we expect him to hit the ground running.

It’s another good ride for Jones, which adds confidence.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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Daryl Curnow

After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

Daryl's tips have been featured on various websites around the world before joining the GoBet team. When he's not working, Daryl tries to avoid making bogeys on the golf course.