{"id":89639,"date":"2026-08-21T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=89639"},"modified":"2026-08-20T20:55:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:55:53","slug":"randwick-doomben-best-bets-saturday-august-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/08\/randwick-doomben-best-bets-saturday-august-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Randwick & Doomben Best Bets – Saturday, August 22"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Get ready for a massive Saturday of racing! Our Randwick and Doomben best bets are locked in, with the key runners and biggest betting opportunities covered across both cards.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Randwick Race 4 – DRINKWISE MILE (1600 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 1 King Of The Sea<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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KING OF THE SEA (1)<\/strong> resumes for his second Australian preparation.<\/p>\n

The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding caught the eye first-up last preparation over 1600m at Caulfield when running on from the back to finish third, beaten a neck.<\/p>\n

He then placed in two stronger races and has warmed up for this return with two trials, including a nice piece of work in his most recent hit-out.<\/p>\n

James McDonald is a key booking and will likely settle back from the awkward draw.<\/p>\n

Randwick R4 – Drinkwise (Bm78) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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1. King Of The Sea (10)<\/span>
J: James McDonald<\/span> 60.5kg<\/span><\/div>
x432x<\/span>T: Ciaron Maher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at this track Bm88 May 23 over 2000m, in the wet; a nose behind Tazima with 54.5kg at $2.70. First up last campaign fourth of 12 at Caulfield Bm74 April 11 over 1600m, soft track; a neck behind Oceana Dream with 60.5kg at $6.50. Talented import primed with the two trials, leading contender.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 06:16:43 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Randwick Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Randwick Race 5 – GROUP 3 GOLD COAST TURF CLUB PREMIER’S CUP (2000 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 5 Boniface<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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BONIFACE (5)<\/strong> has not won since arriving in Australia but looks close to a breakthrough.<\/p>\n

The Price & Kent Jnr-trained gelding was stiff not to challenge for the win last start in the Premier\u2019s Cup Prelude, given he never got clear air before charging through the line to finish fifth, beaten 1.11 lengths.<\/p>\n

This is his fifth run of the preparation, so he is rock-hard fit and looks ready to tackle this distance for the first time.<\/p>\n

Tommy Berry can stalk what looks like a solid speed and give his mount every chance in the 2026 Premier’s Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Randwick R5 – Gold Coast Turf Club Premier’s Cup (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Boniface (5)<\/span>
J: Tommy Berry<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
x5225<\/span>T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.22<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
At the latest run 5th of 11 in a Prem Prel at this track on August 8 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Eliyass carrying 52kg at $3.20. The start before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 in a Bm88 at this track on July 11 over 1800m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Tazima carrying 56kg at $5.50. Held up badly last start and should’ve finished much closer.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 06:16:44 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Randwick Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Doomben Race 6 – XXXX Class 6 Plate (1110 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 6 Let’sfacethemusic<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The Corey & Kylie Geran-trained gelding had a poor beginning and an awkward passage over this course and distance last start.<\/p>\n

Despite that, he came from near the tail and produced a powerful finishing burst to finish fourth, beaten a neck.<\/p>\n

He was a dominant all-the-way winner two starts ago when Gary Geran rode him, and the jockey returns here.<\/p>\n

Moulin Miss should lead from the inside, but Let\u2019sfacethemusic can settle just behind her and enjoy the perfect stalking position.<\/p>\n

Doomben R6 – XXXX Plate (C6)<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Let’Sfacethemusic (5)<\/span>
J: Gary Geran<\/span> 57kg<\/span><\/div>
45514<\/span>T: Corey & Kylie Geran<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
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.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 06:18:52 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Randwick Race 9 – GROUP 1 WINX STAKES (1400 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 14 Sheza Alibi<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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SHEZA ALIBI (14)<\/strong> makes her long-awaited return and looks primed to fire first-up following two impressive jump-outs.<\/p>\n

The Moody & Coleman-trained mare could not have been more impressive when storming home to put a crack field away by 4.29 lengths in the Group 1 Doncaster Mile<\/a> at the end of last preparation.<\/p>\n

She was undefeated last campaign, which began with a win in the Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes<\/a> over this distance.<\/p>\n

Luke Nolen knows her well and should give her every chance from the inside barrier.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to check out our complete Winx Stakes 2026 Betting Tips, Predictions & Favourites<\/a> out now!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Randwick R9 – Winx Stakes (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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14. Sheza Alibi (1)<\/span>
J: Luke Nolen<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
x111x<\/span>T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by posting a big 4.5 len win at this track carrying 49kg in the G1 Doncaster April 4 over 1600m slow track defeating Autumn Boy at $1.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2.25 len Caulfield G2 Armanasco February 21 over 1400m defeating Salty Pearl with 58.5kg at $1.50. Exciting mare who kicks off in a strong Winx, will need to be good from the rails draw.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 06:04:03 PM (Australia\/Brisbane) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n Bet Now: Randwick Race 9<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Get ready for a massive Saturday of racing! Our Randwick and Doomben best bets are locked in, with the key runners and biggest betting opportunities covered across both cards. Randwick Race 4 – DRINKWISE MILE (1600 METRES) No. 1 King Of The Sea KING OF THE SEA (1) resumes for his second Australian preparation. The Ciaron Maher-trained gelding caught the eye first-up last preparation over 1600m at Caulfield when running on from the back to finish third, beaten a neck. 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