Doomben (QLD) – Soft 5
R1 – Racecourse Village Maiden Plate (1200m)
A tricky opener with limited exposed form. Woodrow comes off a strong placing at this track and looks well suited again. Spoilt Rotten was solid last start and gets blinkers on, posing a clear threat. Lofty Macsporran showed promise on debut and can improve, while Maritimo resumes with a trial under the belt and is worth including.
Selections:
9. Woodrow ($2.70)
7. Spoilt Rotten ($10.00)
4. Lofty Macsporran ($10.00)
5. Maritimo ($8.00)
R2 – Sky Racing Class 5 Handicap (1350m)
Looks a race dominated by the top chances. Yoshino brings winning form and is the one to beat. Nightcapped was dominant last start and can make it interesting. Ocean Zar can improve second-up, while Divakara resumes with trial support and is in the mix.
Selections:
- Yoshino ($4.80)
- Nightcapped ($3.90)
- Ocean Zar ($5.50)
- Divakara ($3.40)
R3 – QTIS 3YO Maiden Plate (1630m)
I Am Louie looks ready to break through after a close last start effort and the addition of blinkers. Rusty Tycoon continues to run well and shouldn’t be overlooked. Bacetti is consistent and has each-way claims, while Onlyyoucanread can improve into the placings.
Selections:
- I Am Louie ($2.20)
- Rusty Tycoon ($13.00)
- Bacetti ($7.50)
- Onlyyoucanread ($23.00)
R4 – Benchmark 70 Handicap (1630m)
Silent Call has been ultra consistent this prep and looks a major player again. Wild Gypsy was unlucky last start and is right in contention. Don’tcha Think backs up quickly and can bounce back, while Moon Sweeper steps to a more suitable trip and can improve.
Selections:
2. Silent Call ($11.00)
4. Wild Gypsy ($4.40)
8. Don’tcha Think ($6.00)
- Moon Sweeper ($10.00)
R5 – Class 2 Plate (2030m)
Galway Flyer brings solid form and the blinkers go on, making him hard to beat. Trump Card impressed first-up and gets a soft run from the draw. Hot Majesty is in winning form and can measure up, while Rock The Sunrise adds depth to the race.
Selections:
9. Galway Flyer ($6.50)
8. Trump Card ($7.50)
4. Hot Majesty ($2.50)
6. Rock The Sunrise ($10.00)
R6 – Benchmark 70 Handicap (1200m)
Scrumptious drops back in grade and looks well placed despite the last run. Eye Of The Eagle can improve with blinkers reapplied. Take Achance On Me was a winner fresh and draws ideally, while Saint Aldwyn is coming off a strong win and can feature again.
Selections:
13. Scrumptious ($3.40)
2. Eye Of The Eagle ($19.00)
14. Take Achance On Me ($8.00)
12. Saint Aldwyn ($3.80)
R7 – Class 1 Handicap (1110m)
Climactic should take improvement from the first-up run and looks well placed here. Braveheart comes from a strong stable and can improve sharply. Dismantle was unlucky last start and has claims, while Quein Step returns to metro grade and can surprise.
Selections:
2. Climactic ($4.00)
- Braveheart ($5.50)
- Dismantle ($8.00)
- Quein Step ($12.00)
