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Doomben Racing Tips

Race 1 – Gallopers Sports Club Maiden Plate (1110m)

Extreme Taste resumes after a long break but brings strong Eagle Farm form and maps well from barrier two. Dominator comes through a Canterbury run and should be competitive back in Queensland, while Our Girl Scarlett has placed twice this prep at metro level. Listen Jani can improve fresh from the inside draw.

Selections:
4. Extreme Taste – $2.25
3. Dominator – $4.80
8. Our Girl Scarlett – $7.00
6. Listen Jani – $8.50

Race 2 – Country Music Raceday On Sale Now Maiden Plate (2070m)

Secret Fenkel looks the clear horse to beat after another placing and now gets a suitable staying trip. Benzino has been consistent and looks the main danger, especially if he rolls forward. Hopeful Cause and Blue Poles are both place chances at bigger odds.

Selections:
7. Secret Fenkel – $2.00

  1. Benzino – $3.90
  2. Hopeful Cause – $6.00
  3. Blue Poles – $16.00

Race 3 – Mark Hopsick Colts, Geldings And Entires Class 3 Handicap (1110m)

Braveheart has been racing well this prep and gets every chance from barrier one. Winchman won well on a heavy track last start and should not be dismissed, while Throw It Back has been knocking on the door. Extreme Diamond resumes and is good enough to figure fresh.

Selections:

  1. Braveheart – $2.15
  2. Extreme Diamond – $6.00
  3. Throw It Back – $7.00
  4. Winchman – $9.50

Race 4 – Drinkwise Fillies And Mares Class 3 Handicap (1110m)

Nepravda led all the way to win at Doomben last start and can give another strong sight. Hurricane Lu is drawn perfectly and has been consistent this campaign, while Odessa has the talent to bounce back. Esprit Du Jour is honest and can run into the money.

Selections:
2. Nepravda – $5.50
5. Hurricane Lu – $3.80
6. Odessa – $4.20
8. Esprit Du Jour – $6.50

Race 5 – XXXX Gold QTIS Three-Years-Old Maiden Plate (1350m)

Crash The Party is short in the betting but looks very hard to beat dropping in grade. October Manifesto was strong late at the Gold Coast and can improve again, while Weekend Spirit resumes with gear changes. Had It All placed fresh here and can add value to exotics.

Selections:
7. Crash The Party – $1.30
3. October Manifesto – $13.00
5. Weekend Spirit – $21.00
9. Had It All – $23.00

Race 6 – Sky Racing BM70 Handicap (1350m)

Lady Lucifer can improve sharply second-up after a plain fresh run at Doomben. Hermione Prancer resumes after winning two straight last prep and looks a major danger. Heman backs up quickly and should be strong late, while Bollinger Miss has Doomben form and is in the mix.

Selections:
4. Lady Lucifer – $3.80
9. Hermione Prancer – $5.50
8. Bollinger Miss – $6.00
5. Heman – $8.00

Race 7 – Mullins Lawyers BM65 Handicap (1660m)

Empress Of Japan was narrowly beaten at Kembla Grange and looks well suited from barrier two. Run To You is chasing a hat-trick and has to be respected despite the draw. Black Eyed Blonde is racing well, while Captain Eagle is another who can improve in town.

Selections:
7. Empress Of Japan – $4.80
9. Run To You – $11.00
8. Black Eyed Blonde – $7.50
3. Captain Eagle – $8.00

Race 8 – Ladbrokes Fast Payouts Class 1 Plate (1350m)

Automne Tree gets barrier one and the Chris Waller/Ryan Maloney combination, which makes him hard to overlook. Swag can improve second-up back in town, while Better Not Slip drops in grade and should be running on. Opetaia has been consistent enough to include at odds.

Selections:

  1. Automne Tree – $4.00
  2. Better Not Slip – $5.75
  3. Swag – $11.00
  4. Opetaia – $11.00

Best Bet

Race 2 – Secret Fenkel (#7) @ $2.00

Secret Fenkel has been consistent this prep, looks suited up to 2070m and finds a very winnable maiden.

Good luck with your Doomben bets.

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