Doomben (QLD) — Track: Soft 5
R1 – Road To Magic Millions Book Now Hcp (1200m)
A tough opener for the juveniles. Itchintogo (2) debuts for a top stable and has looked sharp in trials — clear top pick. Boomelli (7) led all the way for an easy Sunshine Coast win and looms as the danger. Leaves Of Lorien (5) fought on well at Eagle Farm and should be fitter now. Magritte (8) was solid on debut here and could surprise again.
Selections:
- Itchintogo (2) — $1.75
- Boomelli (7) — $4.80
- Leaves Of Lorien (5) — $11.00
- Magritte (8) — $12.00
R2 – Become A BRC Member (Bm90) (2000m)
Mr Buster (3) is in red-hot form after back-to-back wins and should prove hard to beat again. Connecticut (6) was a touch disappointing last start but is capable of bouncing back. Naval Commission (2) steps up in trip and could be the improver. Nikau Spur (4) is consistent enough to include in wider exotics.
Selections:
- Mr Buster (3) — $1.65
- Connecticut (6) — $7.50
- Naval Commission (2) — $16.00
- Nikau Spur (4) — $11.00
R3 – U&U Recruitment Hcp (1600m)
Power Reece (1) is coming off a dominant maiden win and draws ideally — tough to go past. Diversity (8) has strong local form and loves Doomben. Wily Jack (6) showed good early speed to win last start and can stick on. Krumac (2) went close last time and can’t be overlooked.
Selections:
- Power Reece (1) — $4.50
- Diversity (8) — $6.25
- Wily Jack (6) — $10.00
- Krumac (2) — $8.00
R4 – Souths Sports Club Plate (C3) (1350m)
Plenty of depth here. Alectrona (8) returns off a winning trial and looks well placed fresh. El Morzillo (5) resumes after a long break and has the class to test them. Ready To Schipp (1) comes off a strong Sunshine Coast win and can measure up again. Sirkel (4) is building nicely and can figure in the finish.
Selections:
- Alectrona (8) — $4.80
- El Morzillo (5) — $2.50
- Ready To Schipp (1) — $2.50
- Sirkel (4) — $7.00
R5 – Sky Racing (Bm70) (1600m)
Great Aspirations (2) was brave last start on a soft track and looks ready to strike. Evelyn May (7) brings winning form and should get every chance. Noble Conqueror (9) continues to race well and looks a genuine each-way play. Social Outcast (8) is improving and could make his presence felt late.
Selections:
- Great Aspirations (2) — $4.20
- Evelyn May (7) — $6.00
- Noble Conqueror (9) — $5.25
- Social Outcast (8) — $13.00
R6 – Senq Hcp (C6) (1600m)
Galano (7) continues to race in great form and can notch another win. Express Payment (3) is a track specialist and looks capable of causing an upset. Northern Decree (5) resumes and should hit the line strongly. Last Chance Saloon (8) has been scratched.
Selections:
- Galano (7) — $12.00
- Express Payment (3) — $7.00
- Northern Decree (5) — $11.00
R7 – Moreton Hire Keith Noud (1200m)
Epic Proportions (20) has the speed to cross from the wide gate and should take catching. Hatchet (18) thrives at Doomben and looks the danger. Edited By (6) resumes off a break and can run a cheeky race fresh. Swiss Exile (11) has trialled well and shouldn’t be underestimated.
Selections:
- Epic Proportions (20) — $6.50
- Hatchet (18) — $10.00
- Edited By (6) — $21.00
- Swiss Exile (11) — $16.00
R8 – Drinkwise Plate (C3) (1350m)
Ten Good Reasons (11) was good fresh at Eagle Farm and looks well placed second-up. Gelatin (9) impressed with a last-start win and should be right there again. Boom Shot (2) is flying and will take holding out. Centennial Park (4) returns with solid credentials and can feature.
Selections:
- Ten Good Reasons (11) — $8.50
- Gelatin (9) — $12.00
- Boom Shot (2) — $4.60
- Centennial Park (4) — $6.00
R9 – XXXX (Rs0mw) (1110m)
Bundella (5) looks the one to beat after an impressive Sunshine Coast win — in great form. Thankyou Henry (6) has strong Doomben stats and will be right in the mix. Giliana (8) is racing consistently and can figure with luck. Shot Of Whiskey (2) maps to lead and could stick on for a place.
Selections:
- Bundella (5) — $5.00
- Thankyou Henry (6) — $10.00
- Giliana (8) — $16.00
- Shot Of Whiskey (2) — $6.25
R10 – Ladbrokes Big Bets Plate (C6) (1200m)
Pereille (6) resumes and looks the one to beat after a strong Eagle Farm win. Caspernova (4) keeps finding the line and can challenge late. Ouroboros (1) is in consistent form and can’t be overlooked. Street Chase (10) loves the track and is one for the multiples.
Selections:
- Pereille (6) — $2.30
- Caspernova (4) — $16.00
- Ouroboros (1) — $3.00
- Street Chase (10) — $16.00