Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 13 September 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Doomben. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Tijuana Two Step has the perfect credentials with 1 win from 1 start at this exact track and distance. Her outstanding good track record (6 wins from 9 starts) combined with the ideal barrier 2 position at Doomben's tight 1350m makes her perfectly suited. The significant class drop and gear changes provide additional advantages.
Her good track credentials (2 wins from 10 starts) suit perfectly, though the wide barrier 9 is concerning at Doomben's tight 1350m. The class edge and recent form make her a major threat despite the draw.
In Great Spirit won impressively last start at Ipswich over this exact 1350m distance and drops 2kg in weight. The 4-year-old mare is still improving with only 9 career starts.
Her good track form (2 wins from 9 starts) and inside barrier 3 provide advantages. The 28-day break is a concern, but she represents value given her recent Doomben form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Margot''s Deel | 8 | Ceejay Graham | Jason Edwards | 52kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Alectrona | 9 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 58kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 8 | Lavoni | 5 | Leslie Tilley | Jesse Townsend | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | One Beat No Beat | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Tijuana Two Step | 2 | S Callow | Donald Baker | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Iron Grace | 6 | Winona Costin | S J Morrisey | 52kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Cinque Terre | 13 | Justin Huxtable | Darren Bell | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 10 | In Great Spirit | 4 | R Dolan | Chris Anderson | 52kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Surreal Ascot | 11 | Luke Dempsey | A & T Sweeney | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Pretty Little Lass | 10 | Ron Stewart | P P Jenkins | 52kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Laydownlily | 12 | Jace McMurray | Taylah Mackinnon | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Tranquil Bay | 1 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Empress Tsarina | 7 | John W Ramsey | 52kg |
Lupine presents as the standout selection having won last start at this exact track and distance. The gelding boasts a perfect record at Doomben and has been in excellent form with strong improvement. Despite concerns about Good track performance and rising in class, his specific course advantage and current form trajectory make him the horse to beat.
However, his poor Good track record and lack of wins at this distance are concerning factors that prevent him from being the top selection.
Celestial Blaze appeals as a consistent performer who ran strongly second last start at this track and distance. The lightly-raced gelding benefits from a significant weight advantage and has shown good improvement. His Good track record is concerning, but his specific track form and lightweight make him a solid each-way proposition.
The So You Think gelding has been racing consistently and offers strong value for punters willing to take the class rise risk.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 | Shadow Cruiser | 4 | Ceejay Graham | S A Dwyer | 54.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Celestial Blaze | 10 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 15 | Pleadeel | 1 | Tahlia Fenlon | Michael Morrison | 52.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Cavalry Man | 7 | Cody Collis | L J Gough | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Old Song | 13 | B Wheeler | S J Morrisey | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Miss Chenery | 8 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Fleet Commander | 3 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 12 | Tambourine Man | 9 | R Dolan | Kevin Martin | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Misterkipchoge | 2 | Rory Hutchings | C J Waller | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 10th | 6 | Lupine | 11 | Justin Huxtable | M A Currie | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 14 | Notes | 5 | Cobi Vitler | Vishan Venkaya | 51.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Miss Mozambique | 6 | Leslie Tilley | Michael Nolan | 56kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Caracoron | 12 | Jake Bayliss | Jordan Lee | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Aldeenaary | 15 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Tarex | 16 | L J Mayfield-Smith | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Miss Dynamo | 14 | Billy Healey | 54.5kg |
Foreign Press presents as the standout selection with her consistent form showing 2 wins from 4 starts and strong placings at Listed level. Despite the class rise, her quality form and ideal positioning make her the top winning chance.
His recent Townsville win demonstrates current form, and his on-pace racing style suits Doomben perfectly.
Worthy Enuff brings the perfect first up record and crucial barrier 1 draw that's so important at Doomben. However, the long spell and declining pre-spell form create uncertainty about his current condition despite the trainer's first up success.
Stiktodascrypt represents solid value despite the challenging barrier draw. His distance-specific win and improving form trend suggest he's ready for this class rise. The wide barrier is the main concern at this leader-friendly track.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Foreign Press | 3 | Ceejay Graham | T J Gollan | 55kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 2 | Stiktodascrypt | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Debi O''Toole | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Worthy Enuff | 1 | Angela Jones | Michael Nolan | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Ha''penny Hatch | 10 | Damien Thornton | P L Shailer | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Krackacan | 5 | Emily Lang | Darryl Johnston | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Sussusudio | 2 | Ms G Cartwright | S J Morrisey | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Ready And Mabel | 6 | Hannah English | Nicholas Beck | 55kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Destinys Summit | 4 | S Rutledge | B A Gentle | 57kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Egyptian Goddess | 7 | Jace McMurray | Ryan Tyrell | 52kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Yakitori | 11 | S W Kendrick | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Pronto Percy | 8 | David Murphy | 55kg |
She's Exotic presents as the standout selection with an exceptional 4 wins from 5 starts record. Her perfect second up statistics (1 win from 1 start) are crucial as she returns from a spell. The recent Ipswich Class 4 victory shows she's in career-best form, and the significant class rise suggests strong stable confidence. Despite the wide barrier, her quality should prevail.
Negotiations gets the crucial barrier 1 draw which is gold at Doomben for this distance. His recent form is solid with two seconds, and he has previous track experience. The combination of the inside gate and current form makes him a strong winning chance despite the moderate overall record.
Chalice Well brings the best Doomben credentials with a perfect 1 win from 1 start record at this track. Her distance specialization (4 wins from 7 starts) and recent strong form make her a serious contender. The class rise is a concern, but her track affinity and current form suggest she can handle it.
The 290-day break should have him cherry-ripe, and his previous Good track success suggests he can handle conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Troika | 3 | Cobi Vitler | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 20 | Chalice Well | 10 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Runwiththetide | 12 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 60.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Negotiations | 1 | Ryan Maloney | C Maher | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 23 | The Enchanter | 8 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 19 | Bossed Up | 14 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 14 | She''s Exotic | 13 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Kodiak | 2 | Rory Hutchings | R L Heathcote | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Alloutatime | 5 | Jake Bayliss | Natalie McCall | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Zouprince | 4 | Martin Harley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 21 | Another Cognac | 18 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58.5kg | $31.00 | |
| Scr | 1 | Xpresso | 15 | Cody Collis | David Vandyke | 61.5kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Blue Spinel | 20 | Corey Sutherland | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Show Me Mercy | 9 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Port Erin | 16 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Ben Hull | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Surfers Royale | 17 | Billy Healey | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Vindicta | 19 | Emily Lang | Jack Bruce | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Pareto | 11 | Danny Peisley | D A McColm | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Lady Wardell | 22 | S B Lee | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Fragile Love | 21 | M J Dunn | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Shot Of Whiskey | 23 | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Make It So | 6 | L F Birchley | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | Kinross Lane | 7 | M A Currie | 56kg |
Battlefield offers solid value with his excellent 1200m record and strong recent form.
Town Crier brings excellent Good track form and the ideal barrier draw for Doomben's leader-friendly configuration. His 56% win rate on Good tracks is impressive, though the disappointing last start raises some concerns. The barrier advantage and track suitability make him a solid place chance.
The significant class drop and second-up positioning are major positives, though the wide barrier is concerning at tight Doomben.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Zelgaria | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Ouroboros | 6 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 55.5kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Battlefield | 4 | Luke Dempsey | B J Lockwood | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Bold Comic | 10 | Cody Collis | G K Taylor | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Town Crier | 3 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Flying Destiny | 11 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Beaux Rumble | 5 | Emily Lang | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Shalailed | 2 | Angela Jones | Jack Bruce | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Hasten Delight | 7 | Rory Hutchings | Peter Robl | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Surfers Royale | 12 | Ceejay Graham | Billy Healey | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Laydownlily | 8 | Tiffani Brooker | Taylah Mackinnon | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Tonneofgrit | 9 | S W Kendrick | 57kg |
Larrikin Rogue presents the strongest winning chance with excellent recent form showing two narrow seconds. The class drop suggests connections are confident of a breakthrough win.
Pannier's dominant first-up victory and perfect barrier draw make him a serious threat. The inside barrier is crucial at this track and distance.
Great Aspirations brings winning form and proven distance ability to this assignment. His last-start victory and strong partnership with Angela Jones provide confidence, though his Doomben record of 0 wins from 6 starts is a concern despite consistent placings.
Lion Class offers excellent value as a last-start winner dropping significantly in class. His outstanding distance record and improving form trend make him a genuine chance despite the wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Take A Picture | 2 | Jake Bayliss | P M Cox | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Lion Class | 9 | Danny Peisley | L J Mayfield-Smith | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Great Aspirations | 5 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 12 | Yeah Copy | 4 | Emily Lang | Paul Butterworth | 52.5kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Pannier | 1 | B Wheeler | M A Currie | 56kg | $2.10 |
| 5th | 15 | Toolatemate | 12 | R Dolan | S J Morrisey | 52kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Canadian Express | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Michael Morrison | 51kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Charlie''s Case | 11 | Winona Costin | G R Duncan | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Humphree Bear | 6 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 53kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Rothesay''s Lad | 8 | Anthony Allen | Billy Healey | 54kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Keitel | 13 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 60kg | |
| 2 | Larrikin Rogue | 3 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Riviera Blue | 14 | Andrew Mallyon | Billy Healey | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Encubierto | 10 | Ceejay Graham | S A Dwyer | 54kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Fifth Force | 15 | Jace McMurray | Billy Healey | 51kg |
The inside barrier is crucial at Doomben's tight layout, and her Good 4 track record of 4 wins from 13 starts gives confidence. While she's yet to win at 1110m, her consistent placings and Emily Lang's claim make her the standout.
Nettuno won impressively last start and drops in class from recent Listed/Group campaigns. His Doomben record of 2 wins from 5 starts is strong, and barrier 2 suits the track's leader bias. Ryan Maloney's retention is positive, though the 1110m distance and 60kg weight are concerns.
The Inflictor brings strong Doomben form with 3 wins from 6 starts and won a Listed race two starts back. However, he's first up from a spell with 0 wins from 2 first up attempts, and faces a significant class rise. The barrier draw and distance are also question marks.
He's proven at Doomben's 1110m with 1 win from 3 starts and won his last two starts before the spell.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Party For Two | 3 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 53kg | $2.60 |
| 2nd | 5 | All That Pizzazz | 8 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | The Inflictor | 6 | Adin Thompson | C A Cousins | 60kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 1 | Nettuno | 2 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Sha Of Gomer | 5 | Anthony Allen | Jeff Dunn | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Golden Decade | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Hurts So Good | 4 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 6 | At Witz End | 7 | Ceejay Graham | Daniel Bowen | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Safework | 10 | R Dolan | S J Morrisey | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Muschialli | 9 | K R Kemp | 54kg |
Bullion Boy presents as the standout selection with excellent recent form including a last-start win at Eagle Farm. His strong record on good tracks (4 wins from 16 starts) and light weight of 54kg provide significant advantages. The consistent form trend and proven distance ability make him the top winning chance despite the class rise.
Kronenbourg's exceptional Doomben record (4 wins from 10 starts) and proven track/distance combination (3 wins from 6 starts) make him a strong contender. The inside barrier is crucial at this leader-friendly track, and his second-up pattern suggests improvement from his modest first-up effort.
Ducasse brings the highest class to this field with Group race placings, but his poor good track record (1 win from 14 starts) and concerning second-up statistics (0 wins from 5 starts) are major negatives. The quality is there but the specific conditions don't suit his profile.
His recent Eagle Farm win demonstrates current form, and the light weight of 53kg provides an advantage.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Kronenbourg | 1 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 7 | Cunnamulla Fella | 9 | Jake Bayliss | R L Heathcote | 53kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Bullion Boy | 8 | Ms G Cartwright | L J Gough | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Caboche | 7 | Rory Hutchings | C J Waller | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Ducasse | 2 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 57kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 8 | Queen Air | 5 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 53kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Flash Aah | 3 | Ron Stewart | Troy Pascoe | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Nikau Spur | 6 | Corey Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Mississippi Prince | 4 | Ceejay Graham | Brent Gray | 52.5kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Battleton | 10 | Winona Costin | Bjorn Baker | 52kg | $10.00 |
His 2 wins from 6 starts at this exact track and distance combination, coupled with strong good track form (2 wins from 6 starts), makes him ideally suited.
Blazen Boots brings exceptional Doomben form with 4 wins from 10 starts at the track. The Gollan stable is in good form and the horse's track specialization gives him a strong chance despite the wide barrier.
Simply Amazing brings impressive natural ability with 3 wins from just 7 starts. Her recent third at Eagle Farm shows she's in good form, and the Forster stable has her well-placed. While the class rise is significant, her strike rate suggests she has the talent to handle this level with continued improvement expected.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Simply Amazing | 8 | Andrew Mallyon | Desleigh Forster | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Free Carry | 5 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 11 | Ocean Zar | 2 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Extraordinaire | 10 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Blazen Boots | 7 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 13 | Singer Sargent | 4 | Ron Stewart | James Moore | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Deep Focus | 1 | Michael Rodd | P L Shailer | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 10 | Sizzling Gal | 12 | Ceejay Graham | L F Birchley | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Victory Command | 11 | Luke Dempsey | B J Lockwood | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Becamo | 9 | Tiffani Brooker | S A Dwyer | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Grinzinger Knight | 13 | Corey Sutherland | H R Richardson | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Last Chance Saloon | 6 | Cody Collis | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Expectant | 3 | Ms G Cartwright | John Thomas | 57.5kg |
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