Doomben betting tips are ready for a 10-race card this Saturday.
The track is rated a Soft 5, with fine weather forecast. The rail is out 2m, so the early races should help shape the betting approach.
Punters will want to watch how the track conditions play. Runners that can hold a position around the bends may get an advantage.
The speed map is important across the card. Our race analysis works through the key runners, main winning chances and best betting opportunities.
Let’s get into the Doomben plays.
WRIGLEY FIELD (1) gets the distance and class setup he has been waiting for.
The Jack Bruce-trained gelding rises to a mile after finishing fourth, beaten 1.25 lengths, over 1400m at Eagle Farm.
He came from well off the lead and worked home strongly in a stronger race. The weight rises, but the class drop should offset that.
Ryan Maloney takes the ride, and the inside draw gives him the chance to settle closer with speed drawn wide.
| 1. Wrigley Field (1) J: Ryan Maloney 60kg 4×254T: Jack Bruce | |||
| Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 13 in a Nmw at Eagle Farm on August 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Gambino with 53kg at $4.80. Before that eased back early on 5th of 9 in a Cl4 at Gold Coast on July 25 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Enforceable carrying 57.5kg at $7. Honest galloper who is clearly the testing material. | |||
SHELSTEIN (9) has plenty going for him back at his preferred distance.
The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding gave a good sight over 1350m here last start, only being run down late to finish second, beaten three-quarters of a length.
He is third-up now and drops back to 1200m, with all of his wins coming over this trip.
The 54kg is a big positive, and Daniel Moor should get the right run just behind what looks like a genuine tempo.
| 9. Shelstein (4) J: Daniel Moor 54kg 22×62T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | |||
| Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 11 in a Bm70 at Eagle Farm on July 15 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Fragile Love with 57.5kg at $4.60. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 in a Cl3 at this track on August 5 over 1350m, 0.7 len behind Land Bank carrying 59kg at $7.50. Best figures stack up favourably. | |||
BLAZING HARRY (1) gets a chance to break free from Braveheart’s shadow.
The Kristy Clark-Peoples-trained gelding has chased Tony Gollan’s star twice recently, including a strong second over 1200m when resuming.
He again finished behind Braveheart last start but still closed off well to run second, beaten 3.41 lengths.
The quick back-up and rise to 1350m should suit, and Bella Youngberry’s 3kg claim helps. From the draw, she can have him stalking the speed.
| 1. Blazing Harry (3) J: Bella Youngberry 59kg 14922T: Kristie Clark-Peoples | |||
| Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Cg&E Bm78 at this track on August 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Braveheart carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Cg&E Cl3-Sw at this track on August 1 over 1200m, nose behind Braveheart carrying 60kg at $15. Great chance to go one better on the seven-day turnaround. | |||
CHILLAXING (5) is hard to ignore at the $9 available at the time of publication.
The Tony Gollan-trained gelding was tough over 2400m at Eagle Farm last start, getting the better of several rivals he meets again.
He has already won twice at Doomben, including a gritty victory over 2000m three starts ago.
The wide barrier is the concern, but Daniel Moor should be able to work across. If he lands in a forward position, he can give this a shake.
| 5. Chillaxing (10) J: Daniel Moor 59kg 54131T: Tony Gollan | |||
| Most recently won by a nose at Eagle Farm on August 8 over 2400m defeating Benzino carrying 58kg at $7.50. Before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 in a Bm78 at Eagle Farm on July 25 over 2200m, 2.25 len behind Tapildoodledo with 58kg at $6.50. Racing well and is a sound each-way prospect. | |||
PETIT ARTISTE (16) is the fresh runner with enough class to make this interesting.
The four-year-old mare has not won for 70 weeks, but she did win the Listed Without Fear Stakes at Morphettville by 3.46 lengths.
Now with Tony Gollan, she may find this race more suitable than some of her recent assignments.
Her recent trial was encouraging, with the mare cruising around in good time to finish a close third.
She draws well for Emily Lang and gets every chance to make an impact first-up.
| 16. Petit Artiste (5) J: Emily Lang 57kg x367xT: Tony Gollan | |||
| Mare back from a spell of five months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Pakenham Bm70 April 2 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Tuscaloosa Gem carrying 56kg at $9. First up last campaign third of 8 at Ballarat Bm70 February 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Nimbustwothousand carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Market watch at her first appearance under Tony Gollan. | |||
The Corey & Kylie Geran-trained gelding had a poor beginning and an awkward passage over this course and distance last start.
Despite that, he came from near the tail and produced a powerful finishing burst to finish fourth, beaten a neck.
He was a dominant all-the-way winner two starts ago when Gary Geran rode him, and the jockey returns here.
Moulin Miss should lead from the inside, but Let’sfacethemusic can settle just behind her and enjoy the perfect stalking position.
| 6. Let’Sfacethemusic (5) J: Gary Geran 57kg 45514T: Corey & Kylie Geran | |||
| Last start 4th of 11 in a Hcp at this track on August 1 over 1110m, long-neck behind Epic Proportions carrying 53.5kg at $3.60. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win at this track on July 11 over 1110m defeating Braveheart with 60kg at $2. Expected to be very competitive once again. | |||
LAND BANK (14) takes on stronger opposition but gets in with only 53.5kg.
The Tony Gollan-trained gelding charged home to win over 1350m here last start and looked ready for a longer trip.
The rise to a mile should suit, and he should improve again with added fitness.
The gate is tricky, so Daniel Moor will need to find a spot. If he does, the lightweight runner can be competitive.
| 14. Land Bank (13) J: Daniel Moor 53.5kg 16×31T: Tony Gollan | |||
| Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field in a Cl2 at Ipswich on July 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Immediate carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at this track on August 5 over 1350m defeating Shelstein carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Progressing in good style and open to further improvement. | |||
MARIA CLARA (8) is the runner in this race that deserves a luck change.
The Tony & Maddy Sears-trained filly had no room for error at Eagle Farm last start. She settled near the rear, was shuffled back on the turn and then held up in the straight.
Once clear, she charged home to finish third, beaten just under a length.
She won well at the Gold Coast two starts ago and now gets Mark Du Plessis, with only 52kg on her back.
| 8. Maria Clara (8) J: Mark Du Plessis 52kg 313T: Tony & Maddysen Sears | |||
| Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 11 in a 3yo Hcp at Eagle Farm on August 8 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Queen Olympias carrying 51.5kg at $14. Before that won by 1.4 len at Gold Coast on July 25 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Summer Sensation with 56kg at $3.50. Not far away last start. Going well enough to give this a shake. | |||
SER JOH (6) can improve with a better map after doing plenty of work last start.
The Rob Heathcote-trained gelding burned a lot of petrol crossing from the outside gate to lead over 1200m at Eagle Farm.
He still fought on well to finish second, beaten 2.16 lengths, despite Surprise Honey enjoying the run of the race.
He was also good first-up and won third-up last preparation at Doomben.
From the map, Taylor Marshall should be able to give him the run he needs on speed.
| 6. Ser Joh (2) J: Taylor Marshall 58kg 55×22T: Robert Heathcote | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 in a Bm85 at Eagle Farm on July 25 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Without Parallel carrying 57.5kg at $15. Second-up led but faded 2nd of 10 in a Cl6 at Eagle Farm on August 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Surprise Honey with 57.5kg at $12. Steps out over an extra 150m and is ready to peak at the third run back. | |||
ANEMACORE (1) is the best horse in the race and looks ready to win again.
The Shaun Dwyer-trained gelding finally drew well last start and took advantage, settling closer before powering home to score in the shadows of the post.
His previous effort at Eagle Farm was also excellent. He drew the outside, settled last and still charged home into second, beaten just under a length.
That followed a narrow third in the Listed Glasshouse Handicap.
He steps to a mile for the first time since running second by a neck over this course and distance in March. The 61kg is the only concern, but with Michael Rodd aboard, he gets his chance.
| 1. Anemacore (3) J: Michael Rodd 61kg 25321T: Shaun Dwyer | |||
| Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Eagle Farm on August 8 over 1400m defeating Express Payment carrying 60kg at $2.90. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 in a Hcp at Eagle Farm on July 25 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Sir Artie with 60kg at $8. Well-deserved winner last time and is certain to prove hard to beat. | |||