Dracena brings the strongest recent form into this race, with impressive wins in two of her last three starts. With a proven track and distance record, favorable weight, and good barrier draw, she stands out as the top selection despite the slight class rise.
Queensland · Saturday 16 August 2025
Doomben tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 9 races at Doomben. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Become A BRC Member (Bm70)
Cavalry Man presents as a strong contender with consistent form and an impressive second-up record. He's well-suited to the track condition and carries a competitive weight from a good barrier. While facing a significant class rise and unproven at this track, his overall profile suggests he can be competitive at this level.
Victory Flame brings an impressive win rate and strong recent form, including a last-start victory. While facing a significant class rise and unproven at the distance, his versatility across different track conditions and favorable weight make him a serious contender. The wide barrier is a concern but may be overcome with tactical riding.
The slight class drop could work in her favor.
- 1st9Walsh BayS Rutledge$16.00
- 2nd2Cavalry ManBen Thompson$4.20
- 3rd3AolaniEmily Lang$7.00
- 4th4DracenaAnthony Allen$2.70
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Walsh Bay | 6 | S Rutledge | Chris & Corey Munce | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Cavalry Man | 4 | Ben Thompson | L J Gough | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 3 | Aolani | 2 | Emily Lang | Darren Bell | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Dracena | 11 | Anthony Allen | Troy Pascoe | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 10 | Larusso | 5 | T Marshall | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Caracoron | 8 | Jake Bayliss | Jordan Lee | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Sizzling Gal | 10 | Jace McMurray | L F Birchley | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Victory Flame | 9 | Tahlia Fenlon | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 11 | Viadelamore | 1 | S Callow | Daniel Bowen | 51kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Kairos Louie | 3 | Luke Dempsey | Christos Zintilis | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Simply Amazing | 7 | Desleigh Forster | 57kg |
Country Music Raceday 6 September (Bm90)
Despite carrying top weight, the 3.5kg drop from last start is significant. The gelding's class edge and ability to perform at this level make him the top selection, even with a slightly unfavorable record on Good tracks.
The Right Way brings solid form and an impressive record on Good tracks. The gelding's consistency and favorable weight make him a strong contender. While rising in class and unproven at the exact distance, his overall profile suggests he's capable of handling the challenge. The likely moderate-fast tempo should suit his running style.
El Pensador shows an improving form trend and gets in with a light weight. While unproven at the distance and with a less impressive record on Good tracks, his overall profile and advantageous draw make him a solid prospect.
While facing a class rise and unproven on Good tracks, his lightweight chance and strong jockey booking suggest potential for an upset.
- 1st5The Right WayEmily Lang$3.00
- 2nd7ConnecticutJake Bayliss$14.00
- 3rd4TapildoodledoBen Thompson$13.00
- 4th6El PensadorCeejay Graham$5.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | The Right Way | 6 | Emily Lang | Greg Wright | 54.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Connecticut | 7 | Jake Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 53kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Tapildoodledo | 2 | Ben Thompson | Kerry Taplin | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 6 | El Pensador | 4 | Ceejay Graham | R G Lipp | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Zoology | 1 | Rob Thorburn | P & W Hulbert | 56.5kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 8 | Bak Da Man | 5 | T Marshall | Jack Bruce | 52kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Age Of Kings | 8 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Hype | 3 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Aiden Nunn | 60kg |
Moreton Hire Plate (C3)
The mare's consistency and ability to perform well on Good tracks make her well-suited to today's conditions. With an ideal weight and barrier draw, she looks primed for a strong showing in this slightly higher class.
Surprise Honey shows promising form and is well-positioned for a strong performance second-up.
Araletta presents as a solid contender with consistent form and a good record on Good tracks. Her strong weight-carrying ability is a significant positive, especially given the compressed weight scale. While rising in class, she has shown ability at higher levels before.
Coming off a last start win and with a good record at this track and distance, she has potential to outperform expectations. The competitive weight and suitable barrier enhance her chances. While her overall win rate is lower and she's facing a slight class rise, her recent form and track suitability make her an interesting value proposition.
- 1st7Bright BlondeCeejay Graham$10.00
- 2nd1AlectronaMartin Harley$7.00
- 3rd10Surprise HoneyEmily Lang$2.05
- 4th4Rose Of ShirazCody Collis$71.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Bright Blonde | 4 | Ceejay Graham | Billy Healey | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Alectrona | 7 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Surprise Honey | 6 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 57kg | $2.05 |
| 4th | 4 | Rose Of Shiraz | 2 | Cody Collis | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Araletta | 8 | Andrew Mallyon | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Certainlycan | 3 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 60kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 8 | Capital Diva | 5 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Gary Doughty | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Jemoma Alpilage | 10 | T Marshall | K R Kemp | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Zoutastic | 1 | Chad Lever | T P Croft | 60kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Salt Lake Betty | 9 | Desleigh Forster | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | La Soeur | 12 | Jace McMurray | L D Kelly | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Petite Palace | 11 | Michael Morrison | 57kg |
Spring Carnival On Sale Hcp (C6)
Despite the top weight, her class and ability to perform on good tracks make her the top selection. Her recent form and proven ability in stronger company give her an edge over Ocean Zar and Simply Amazing.
Ocean Zar is a strong second pick with excellent second-up stats and consistent form. The favorable weight and barrier draw are advantages over Catahoula. However, the class rise and lack of track success keep her just behind the top selection.
Simply Amazing boasts an impressive win rate and recent track success, giving her an edge in local knowledge. Her raw talent and track familiarity keep her in strong contention.
The lightweight and strong second-up stats suggest potential for improvement.
- 1st7Fat FingersK H Zechner$21.00
- 2nd9One Beat No BeatJake Bayliss$9.00
- 3rd3CatahoulaTyler Schiller$4.20
- 4th5Simply AmazingAndrew Mallyon$4.80
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Fat Fingers | 6 | K H Zechner | Allan Chau | 53kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | One Beat No Beat | 7 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 53kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Catahoula | 4 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 54kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 5 | Simply Amazing | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | Desleigh Forster | 54kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Ocean Zar | 3 | Ben Thompson | Matthew Hoysted | 53kg | $4.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Yendy | 10 | Ceejay Graham | M J Dunn | 52kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 1 | Overriding | 8 | Jace McMurray | Nathan Doyle | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Decisive Lass | 2 | S Callow | G N Nielsen | 51kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Cinque Terre | 9 | Emily Lang | Darren Bell | 52kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | African Daisy | 5 | Angela Jones | J C Deamer | 54kg |
Drinkwise Hcp
Idyllic Affair stands out as the top selection with a strong record of 1 win from 2 starts. While first up from a spell with 0 wins from 1 start first-up, her overall form and weight advantage make her the most likely winner.
Benefitsofmine shows consistent form with 1 win from 3 starts and a strong soft track record. The gelding is well-drawn in barrier 2, which should provide tactical advantages. While facing a class rise, his overall consistency and suitability to conditions make him a strong contender for the placings.
The gelding carries a competitive weight of 54.5kg, which should be advantageous. While unproven at this class level, his improving form and lightweight status make him a genuine place chance, albeit drawn wider than the top two selections.
- 1st14Cyber CityT Marshall$51.00
- 2nd3Wannabe BrutalBen Thompson$4.80
- 3rd9Lonesome SoulTahlia Fenlon$16.00
- 4th5Idyllic AffairKyle Wilson-Taylor$3.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Cyber City | 3 | T Marshall | David Murphy | 52kg | $51.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Wannabe Brutal | 6 | Ben Thompson | K M Schweida | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Lonesome Soul | 14 | Tahlia Fenlon | Greg Wright | 52.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Idyllic Affair | 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Michael Freedman | 56kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Britannia Rose | 1 | Ceejay Graham | Ms K Purdy | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Destinys Summit | 13 | Michael Hellyer | B A Gentle | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Australasia | 5 | S Rutledge | Daniel Bowen | 53kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Stylish Joker | 12 | Luke Tarrant | Joe Gleeson | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Love To Torque | 8 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Benefitsofmine | 2 | Luke Dempsey | Natalie McCall | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Wanted Hillbilly | 10 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Go Maro | 11 | Emily Lang | K R Kemp | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Lady Tangalooma | 4 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 54kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Piggietales | 9 | Louise White | 54kg |
Radio Metro Plate (C3)
The significant class drop and strong recent performances in higher grade races make him a top contender. While the barrier is slightly unfavorable, his class and form should overcome this. His good track record aligns well with today's conditions.
Ouroboros presents as a strong contender first-up from a spell. While the long spell is a concern, the Hawkes stable's ability to have horses ready first-up adds confidence. His good track record suits today's conditions.
Theblade comes into this race first-up with a good fresh record and a significant class drop. The gelding's lightweight and consistent form are positives, but the long spell and limited race experience are concerns. The Hawkes stable's ability to have horses ready first-up adds confidence, but lack of good track form is a worry.
The class drop is significant, but the top weight is a concern. His good track record adds confidence for today's conditions.
- 1st13SpywireRyan Maloney$3.00
- 2nd10OuroborosDamien Thornton$3.70
- 3rd9Joppa LaneLuke Dempsey$41.00
- 4th15ThebladeTyler Schiller$2.20
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Spywire | 10 | Ryan Maloney | C Maher | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Ouroboros | 3 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 9 | Joppa Lane | 2 | Luke Dempsey | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 15 | Theblade | 7 | Tyler Schiller | M, W & J Hawkes | 57kg | $2.20 |
| 5th | 14 | True Amor | 15 | Andrew Mallyon | John O''Shea & Tom Charlton | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Aldolfito | 12 | Ben Thompson | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Estrondo | 9 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Rhuvaal | 14 | Jace McMurray | J Dann | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Royal Commodore | 5 | Chad Lever | T P Croft | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Tryanza | 6 | Michael Hellyer | D B Campbell | 60kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Silvanito | 13 | Cody Collis | Nathan Doyle | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Star Ambition | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | A J Edmonds | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Zouprince | 16 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | End Assembly | 4 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Four Ace | 1 | Emily Lang | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Betterlucknexttime | 11 | Ceejay Graham | L F Birchley | 56kg |
Sky Racing Hcp
Steady Ready brings top credentials with a strong overall record and excellent heavy track form. While carrying top weight from a wide barrier is challenging, the combination of form and track suitability makes Steady Ready the top selection.
Nettuno presents a strong case with consistent recent form and a good record at the track and distance. The main concerns are lack of heavy track form and a 21-day break, but overall Nettuno is a solid contender.
Goldsborough comes off a last-start win and has proven ability on heavy tracks. With a good record at this track and a favorable weight, the horse is well-positioned. The slight class rise and inconsistent overall form are concerns, but recent performance and track suitability make Goldsborough a strong contender.
With consistent form in similar grade and a good overall record, the horse is well-weighted for this race.
- 1st2NettunoRyan Maloney$2.80
- 2nd9Naval TraderDamien Thornton$9.80
- 3rd5GoldsboroughEmily Lang$6.50
- 4th3All That PizzazzBen Thompson$4.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Nettuno | 3 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Naval Trader | 7 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 53kg | $9.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Goldsborough | 8 | Emily Lang | G R Duncan | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 3 | All That Pizzazz | 4 | Ben Thompson | T J Gollan | 57kg | $4.50 |
| 5th | 6 | Safework | 9 | B Wheeler | S J Morrisey | 55kg | $26.30 |
| 6th | 1 | Steady Ready | 11 | Cody Collis | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 59.5kg | $6.70 |
| 7th | 4 | Hold On Honey | 6 | Corey Sutherland | Matthew Hoysted | 53kg | $7.60 |
| 8th | 11 | Light Of Boom | 5 | S Rutledge | Adam Campton | 52kg | $38.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Bunker Hut | 10 | Michael Freedman | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Zoumeteor | 2 | Angela Jones | S W Kendrick | 54kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Kaizad | 1 | T Marshall | Jack Bruce | 52kg |
U&U Recruitment (Bm85)
Fleetwood brings top-class form into this race, dropping significantly in grade. His consistency and proven ability on good tracks make him the standout selection, despite being unproven at this track.
Brereton presents as a solid chance with consistent recent form and a strong track record at Doomben. While the wide barrier is a concern, his overall profile and track experience suggest he's a strong contender to finish in the placings.
Termagant boasts an impressive win rate and has been in excellent recent form. The wide barrier is a concern, but her overall profile and perfect track record make her a strong each-way prospect.
The Astronomer offers excellent value given his impressive win rate and recent form. As a second-up specialist with a strong track record at Doomben, he's well-positioned to improve on his first-up run.
- 1st17MuschialliEmily Lang$15.00
- 2nd2FleetwoodBen Thompson$2.70
- 3rd4ZouperbAngela Jones$7.50
- 4th13DaytonaAndrew Mallyon$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 17 | Muschialli | 3 | Emily Lang | K R Kemp | 52.5kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Fleetwood | 8 | Ben Thompson | T J Gollan | 61.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Zouperb | 12 | Angela Jones | Adam Campton | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Daytona | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | David Vandyke | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Defiant Spirit | 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 56kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Brereton | 11 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 6 | Termagant | 18 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 15 | Bring Me Kash | 4 | B Wheeler | S B Lee | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 5 | My Snow Queen | 2 | Cody Collis | David Cole | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Zoumeteor | 6 | T Marshall | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Deepour | 7 | Corey Sutherland | Adam Campton | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | The Astronomer | 13 | Tahlia Fenlon | S B Lee | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Ouroboros | 16 | Matthew Hoysted | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Ralphie | 15 | Gary Doughty | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Xpresso | 14 | David Vandyke | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Light Of Boom | 17 | Adam Campton | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | One ''n'' Only | 5 | Ceejay Graham | Ms K Loy | 54kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Zouprince | 10 | H Van Der Hoven | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 53kg |
Ladbrokes SRM In Multis Hcp (C6)
With 6 wins from 15 starts overall and an impressive 5 wins from 7 starts on soft tracks, he's well-suited to today's conditions.
Slippin' Jimmy presents a strong case with 6 wins from 14 starts and an impressive 4 wins from 7 starts on soft tracks. The advantageous barrier 3 draw further enhances his chances. While recent form isn't quite as strong as the top pick, his overall record and soft track prowess make him a solid second choice.
Redzoust offers a solid proposition with consistent recent form and experience in higher class races. His recent win at a similar distance is encouraging, and the barrier 5 draw is advantageous. While his overall win rate is lower and soft track record is a concern, his consistency and class experience make him a worthy third pick.
Second Sun presents an intriguing value option. Despite being first up from a long spell and facing a class rise, his strong form before the break (3 wins from 8 starts) and soft track experience (1 win from 4 starts) are positive factors.
- 1st4Slippin'' JimmyJace McMurray$7.50
- 2nd1Taltarni FieldsCorey Sutherland$3.20
- 3rd7High Blue SeaTyler Schiller$5.50
- 4th15Second SunDamien Thornton$15.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Slippin'' Jimmy | 3 | Jace McMurray | David Vandyke | 54.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Taltarni Fields | 7 | Corey Sutherland | K M Schweida | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 7 | High Blue Sea | 6 | Tyler Schiller | G Ryan & S Alexiou | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 15 | Second Sun | 11 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 53kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Battlefield | 9 | Luke Dempsey | B J Lockwood | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Billionair Baby | 2 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Redzoust | 5 | Ben Thompson | R G Lipp | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 14 | The Extreme Cat | 8 | B Wheeler | Nathan Doyle | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Little Beginnings | 13 | Ryan Maloney | K A Lees | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Prime Asset | 1 | S Rutledge | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Dream Hour | 4 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Battleton | 15 | Bjorn Baker | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Tonneofgrit | 12 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Russian Sub | 16 | Jake Bayliss | H R Richardson | 54kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Starman | 10 | Emily Lang | C J Waller | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Poseidon Ruler | 14 | Ceejay Graham | Chris & Corey Munce | 52kg |
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