Doomben (QLD) – Heavy 8
R1 – Moreton Hire Class 6 Handicap (1350m)
A strong opening race with plenty of speed engaged. 2. Midnight Dynamite ($2.50) has returned in outstanding form with back-to-back wins and looks perfectly placed again from a soft draw with James McDonald aboard. 4. Cosmo Centaurus ($3.50) is chasing a hat-trick after dominant Eagle Farm victories and profiles as the main danger. 1. Bunker Hut ($13.00) can improve sharply freshened up, while 7. True To Form ($9.00) continues to race consistently in strong company.
Selections
2. Midnight Dynamite ($2.50)
4. Cosmo Centaurus ($3.50)
- Bunker Hut ($13.00)
- True To Form ($9.00)
R2 – Drinkwise Benchmark 85 Handicap (1600m)
A competitive mile race where tempo will play a key role. 18. Kaluakoi ($5.00) maps to control the race from the inside gate and has already shown he can win at this level. 14. Our Queen ($3.30) gets James McDonald aboard and can bounce back sharply dropping in class. 22. All Kinds Of Folk ($9.00) comes off an impressive Sunshine Coast win, while 4. Cranky Harry ($26.00) appeals as a knockout chance at odds.
Selections
18. Kaluakoi ($5.00)
14. Our Queen ($3.30)
22. All Kinds Of Folk ($9.00)
4. Cranky Harry ($26.00)
R3 – XXXX QTIS 3YO Plate (1350m)
A quality three-year-old contest with several progressive runners engaged. 4. Estremo ($5.00) should strip fitter after a solid Hawkesbury run and looks ready to peak. 3. Fabulantes ($3.30) has been racing consistently all prep and brings proven Doomben form. 12. Artistic Venture ($16.00) traditionally improves second-up, while 1. Burma Star ($5.00) has been ultra-consistent this campaign.
Selections
4. Estremo ($5.00)
3. Fabulantes ($3.30)
12. Artistic Venture ($16.00)
- Burma Star ($5.00)
R4 – Spirit Of Boom Classic (1200m)
An exciting Group 2 juvenile race with several unbeaten or lightly raced types. 9. Dream Roca ($4.80) has never missed a place and resumes off a strong Eagle Farm effort. 3. Vantorix ($2.25) remains unbeaten and looked sharp winning first-up before trialling impressively. 10. Double Cool ($8.00) gets blinkers on after a narrow defeat fresh, while 1. Boomtowns ($15.00) can improve sharply second-up.
Selections
9. Dream Roca ($4.80)
3. Vantorix ($2.25)
10. Double Cool ($8.00)
- Boomtowns ($15.00)
R5 – Bernborough Handicap (1600m)
A deep Listed contest featuring several classy middle-distance gallopers. 8. Cote Atlantique ($4.00) has been ultra-consistent this campaign and was unlucky not to win last start. 6. Cristal Clear ($9.00) continues to hold strong Sydney form and looks well placed here. 2. Welwal ($4.20) returns off a Rosehill win, while 5. Victoria Road ($18.00) brings strong local form and appeals each-way.
Selections
8. Cote Atlantique ($4.00)
6. Cristal Clear ($9.00)
2. Welwal ($4.20)
5. Victoria Road ($18.00)
R6 – Magic Millions Bright Shadow (1110m)
A fascinating mares sprint with plenty of speed on paper. 16. Savagery Vibe ($6.50) has been racing in terrific form all prep and comes off another dominant Eagle Farm win. 11. Nepo Baby ($4.20) has been ultra-consistent this campaign and maps perfectly again. 10. Give Giggles ($8.50) resumes off a dominant victory and should roll forward, while 2. The Black Cloud ($7.00) drops in class and gets every chance from the inside gate.
Selections
16. Savagery Vibe ($6.50)
11. Nepo Baby ($4.20)
10. Give Giggles ($8.50)
2. The Black Cloud ($7.00)
R7 – JRA Chairman’s Handicap (2000m)
A quality staying feature with several genuine winning hopes. 8. Nellie Leylax ($6.00) gets every chance from the inside draw and looks suited rolling forward. 9. Walsh Bay ($14.00) can improve sharply getting to 2000m, while 15. So You Are ($7.00) comes off a strong Eagle Farm victory. 3. Alalcance ($15.00) drops in class and could easily bounce back.
Selections
8. Nellie Leylax ($6.00)
9. Walsh Bay ($14.00)
15. So You Are ($7.00)
3. Alalcance ($15.00)
R8 – Doomben 10,000 (1200m)
The Group 1 feature sprint shapes as a terrific contest between proven stars and emerging talent. 1. Jimmysstar ($3.30) brings elite Randwick form and looks perfectly suited here after charging home last start. 12. Grafterburners ($6.50) has trialled strongly leading in and remains unbeaten as favourite. 7. Private Harry ($21.00) can improve sharply second-up, while 18. Napoleonic ($5.75) resumes off a sharp trial win and demands respect.
Selections
- Jimmysstar ($3.30)
- Grafterburners ($6.50)
- Private Harry ($21.00)
- Napoleonic ($5.75)
R9 – Rough Habit Plate (2000m)
A strong Group 3 closer with plenty of emerging staying talent. 8. Accidental Bid ($2.80) has been dominant winning his last two starts and looks capable of measuring up despite the rise in class. 12. Falcon Lair ($20.00) has been ultra-consistent this prep and was narrowly beaten here last start. 18. Certify ($91.00) is chasing a hat-trick and could surprise again, while 15. Soverato ($9.50) drops in class and profiles well.
Selections
8. Accidental Bid ($2.80)
12. Falcon Lair ($20.00)
18. Certify ($91.00)
15. Soverato ($9.50)
