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It took a classy sprinter to beat Usmanov first up but he finds a more winnable assignment at Eagle Farm on Saturday.
The Team Edmonds gelding was no match for topliner Zoustyle when resuming over 900m but there was still plenty to like about the performance when he chased well for second.
This race doesn't have that depth and the step up to 1000m suits Usmanov having won two of five attempts at the trip.
Baylee Nothdurft is building a good association with him with three wins and a placing from five rides and the pair looks hard to beat.
Chris Waller's gelding Stardome looks to have found the right race earlier in the program.
The five-year-old gave a good sight when he led and fought on for second in this grade at Gold Coast last time out.
He has been mixing his racing between Sydney and Brisbane, running fourth at Rosehill in his last attempt at this distance on the back of a Doomben win.
He likes Eagle Farm with a win and a placing from two visits and looks well placed.
BRISBANE BEST
BET OF THE DAY (1): Race 6 #2 Usmanov @ $2.70
BET OF THE DAY (2): Race 2 #2 Stardome @ $3.20