Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Wednesday 29 October 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Doomben. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Tommy Thug brings the strongest recent form into this race with a close second last start at Hawkesbury over 1800m. The step up to 2070m looks ideal based on his staying-oriented performances, and barrier 2 is advantageous at Doomben. While yet to break through for a win, his consistency is undeniable with 9 placings from 16 starts.
Sea Me Dance has been knocking on the door with placings at her last two starts, including a close second at Ballina followed by a third at Grafton. The step up to 2070m looks suitable for this staying-bred mare by Ocean Park, and she gets the services of the in-form Damien Thornton. Barrier 4 gives her tactical options in a race that should suit her finishing style.
Continent showed staying potential last start when finishing second over 2150m at Ipswich on a soft track. The booking of Daniel Moor is a positive, and she should be suited by the soft track conditions based on her recent form. Still a work in progress but has place claims in this field.
While his recent form has been mixed, he has shown ability on soft tracks with a placing from two attempts. The barrier draw is favorable at Doomben, and Adin Thompson knows the horse well.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Tommy Thug | 2 | Ben E Thompson | C Maher | 58.5kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 6 | Sea Me Dance | 4 | Damien Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 56.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Aspire To Win | 3 | Adin Thompson | L J Mayfield-Smith | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Nienna | 1 | Jace McMurray | Jay Bellamy | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 7 | The Messiah | 5 | Robbie Dolan | Gregory Cornish | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Continent | 6 | Daniel Moor | John Holcombe | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Flirting With Fire | 7 | Luke P Dempsey | William Kropp | 56.5kg |
Swag brings the strongest form credentials into this race with three seconds and a third from five starts. Second-up today after a good fresh run, he's proven on soft tracks and drops significantly in class from his previous campaigns. The expected fast tempo should suit his running style perfectly.
In Society brings solid recent form with a close third over this track and distance last start. With three placings from eight starts and experience at this track and distance, she should be finishing strongly with the expected fast tempo. Robbie Dolan knows her well.
Stromboli Delight has a strong record at Doomben with two thirds from four starts. With proven soft track form and a significant class drop, she should be finishing strongly with the expected fast tempo.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Artspace | 11 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | In Society | 12 | Robbie Dolan | B J Dais | 55.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 6 | Stabilizer | 3 | Stacey Callow | B C Baker | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Swag | 10 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 57kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Tintaura | 5 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Stromboli Delight | 8 | Angela Jones | R L Heathcote | 54.5kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 13 | Caesar Cake | 1 | Emily Lang | Grant Forge | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Regal Rina | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | Stephen McLean | 55kg | $5.50 |
| Scr | 1 | Divil A Bit | 4 | Cobi Vitler | Ruby Chatterton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Bon Vader | 2 | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Majestic Louvre | 13 | Michael Morrison | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Uniquely Famous | 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Our Brave Lini | 7 | William Kropp | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Lady Windermere | 14 | Chris Anderson | 54kg |
The M J Dunn-trained filly draws perfectly in barrier 1 which is crucial at Doomben over 1350m. Second-up today with natural improvement expected and drops significantly in class. Andrew Mallyon retains the ride and the addition of ear muffs pre-race may help her settle better.
The David Vandyke-trained gelding is well-drawn in barrier 7 and should settle on-pace which is advantageous at Doomben.
On Point Pixie brings consistent form with two seconds and two thirds from eight starts. The filly has performed well on soft tracks (0-2-2 from 6 starts) which is encouraging given the conditions. Barrier 2 is ideal, though her backmarker style is a concern at Doomben with its short straight.
He comes off a strong 2nd placing at Ipswich over this distance just 12 days ago. The Ms O Cairns-trained gelding has been competing in stronger company previously and drops significantly in class here. With a good draw in barrier 6 and the experienced Robbie Dolan aboard, he should settle midfield and be strong late. His consistent record of 0-3-1 from 8 starts suggests he's ready to break through.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Shortcut | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 4 | Nottington Prince | 6 | Robbie Dolan | Ms O Cairns | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | On Point Pixie | 2 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Bon Vader | 7 | Ben E Thompson | David Vandyke | 58kg | $2.20 |
| 5th | 5 | Odin's Mount | 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Renita Beaton | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Ed I Am | 11 | Yvette Lewis | Gregory Cornish | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Sort Of In Love | 8 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 56kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 3 | King Cobama | 12 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Lady Windermere | 5 | Damien Thornton | Chris Anderson | 56kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Nightline | 13 | Ryan Maloney | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Our Brave Lini | 3 | Leslie Tilley | William Kropp | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Regal Rina | 10 | Brandon Lerena | Stephen McLean | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Mishani Witness | 4 | Donna Stanbridge | 58kg |
San Gabriel brings strong credentials with two placings from two starts on heavy tracks. While carrying top weight, his proven ability on rain-affected tracks and consistent placing record (3 seconds from 10 starts) make him well-suited to today's conditions. The moderate-fast tempo should play to his strengths.
Easy Love brings strong credentials as a second-up runner with a previous track and distance win. The return to 1660m is ideal, but the heavy track is a significant query with no previous heavy track form.
Doingiteasy brings progressive form having won last start at Murwillumbah over 1550m. While facing a significant class rise, he has placed on a heavy track previously and gets in with just 55kg from an ideal barrier 2.
The inside barrier is particularly advantageous on heavy tracks, and with just 56.5kg, he gets significant weight relief.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | San Gabriel | 6 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 3 | Easy Love | 4 | Ryan Maloney | David Vandyke | 59.5kg | $1.60 |
| 3rd | 6 | Bertus | 8 | Robbie Dolan | K C Anderson | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Captain Eagle | 7 | Mark Du Plessis | P & W Hulbert | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Doingiteasy | 2 | Cobi Vitler | M J Dunn | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Margot's Deel | 3 | Cejay Graham | Jason Edwards | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Desert Legend | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Louise White | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Strike The Heart | 9 | Ben E Thompson | David Vandyke | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | You Think So | 5 | Ashvin Goindasamy | Ruby Chatterton | 53.5kg |
Ruins Of Rome brings the perfect credentials for this race with a flawless 1 from 1 record at track and distance and excellent heavy track form (1-1-0 from 2 starts). The significant class drop from Group 3 company is a major positive, and he maps to be on-pace which is crucial at Doomben. While the 61kg is a concern, his proven ability in these conditions makes him the standout.
North Pole returns from a spell with a strong fresh record and consistent overall form. He's proven at the distance and has heavy track experience with a placing. The significant class drop is a positive, though barrier 9 is a concern at Doomben's tight turning track. His trainer Kelly Schweida knows how to prepare horses for this track, making him a solid each-way chance.
His recent form is strong with a win and placing from his last three starts, and the inside draw is ideal for Doomben's tight turning track. The main concern is his lack of heavy track experience, but his soft track win suggests he should handle conditions.
Now second-up after a solid placing last start, he should improve further. The advantageous barrier 3 draw suits Doomben's tight turning track, and while unproven on heavy tracks, his soft track win suggests he may handle conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Gorbachev | 3 | Dylan Turner | Michael Freedman | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | North Pole | 9 | Ben E Thompson | K M Schweida | 56.5kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 2 | Abender | 6 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 58kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Ruins Of Rome | 7 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 61kg | $4.20 |
| Scr | 3 | Adranos | 4 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Blitzum | 10 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Chris Anderson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Now Is The Hour | 1 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Extreme Spirit | 5 | Jace McMurray | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 55kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Warilla Gorilla | 2 | Cejay Graham | Nick Keal | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Hamilton Brown | 8 | Damien Thornton | R L Heathcote | 55.5kg |
Gets in with just 55kg and draws perfectly in barrier 3 which is crucial at Doomben.
Consistent mare showing improving form with a strong second placing last start. Has been racing in similar company in NSW and should appreciate the tempo of this race. Looks ready to peak third-up from a spell.
Mare dropping significantly in class after competing in Listed races. First-up record includes placings and the booking of Ryan Maloney is a positive. If the track remains heavy, her wet track credentials will be valuable.
Has soft track form with 1 win and 1 third from 4 starts, which could be valuable if conditions deteriorate. Draws the inside barrier which is advantageous at Doomben.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Sirkel | 8 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 59kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | Lovecats | 3 | Andrew Mallyon | M J Dunn | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Every Heart | 4 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Dazzling Diamond | 2 | Jackson Murphy | J L Johnston | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Mehretu | 1 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Sequel | 5 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 57kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Autumngirl | 10 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Balance The Books | 6 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Music Fever | 7 | Dylan Turner | Ms P Barron | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Sky Blue | 9 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Nick Keal | 57.5kg |
Whisky Dream brings excellent credentials to this race with a strong Doomben record and proven ability at the distance. His soft track form is outstanding with 3 wins from 7 starts, and he's dropping in class from his recent runs. Last start 2nd at Toowoomba shows he's in good form, and barrier 3 gives him tactical options. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his running style.
Disney Castle brings strong recent form with a last start 2nd at Doomben over 1350m. She has a perfect record at this distance with 1 win from 1 start and has proven ability on soft tracks. The wide barrier is a concern at Doomben, but her versatile running style should allow her to overcome this. Kyle Wilson-Taylor is a strong jockey booking for this mare.
Cape Crusader comes into this race second-up after an impressive first-up win at Gold Coast. He has a strong record at this distance with 3 wins from 11 starts and has shown ability on soft tracks. The inside barrier is a significant advantage at Doomben, and his second-up record suggests improvement. Angela Jones knows this horse well and should give him every chance from the good draw.
American Phireball represents excellent value with his strong Doomben record of 3 wins from 11 starts, including 2 wins from 6 starts at this track and distance. The lightweight of 54.5kg is advantageous, and Daniel Moor is a strong jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Galano | 5 | Cobi Vitler | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | American Phireball | 8 | Daniel Moor | L D Kelly | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 5 | Whisky Dream | 3 | Cejay Graham | K R Kemp | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Disney Castle | 10 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 9 | Ring Bearer | 2 | Ben E Thompson | Taylah Mackinnon | 54.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Hereditary | 6 | Robbie Dolan | T J Hurley | 55kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Sosino | 4 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Cape Crusader | 1 | Angela Jones | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Believe So | 9 | Jake Bayliss | Fleur Henley | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Smart Action | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Michael Morrison | 50.5kg |
Boom Shot has the perfect setup for success in these conditions. His heavy track credentials (0-1-0 from 1 start) and strong Doomben record (1-0-2 from 8) are significant positives. The Tony Gollan/Ryan Maloney combination is elite at this track, and he maps to get the perfect on-pace run.
Quality mare from the David Vandyke stable who typically improves second-up (1-1-0 from 2 starts). Her Doomben record is impressive (1-2-0 from 4 starts) and she handles soft tracks well. The main concern is barrier 7, which may force her to settle midfield on a track that typically favors leaders, especially at the 1350m start.
Talented gelding resuming from a long spell with a strong overall record of 2 wins and a placing from 4 starts. The barrier draw (3) is perfect for Doomben's 1350m start, and he maps to lead or sit on-pace. The gear changes (blinkers off, ear muffs pre-race) suggest connections are focusing on getting him to settle. The main concerns are his heavy track inexperience and the 60kg top weight first-up from a spell.
He's dropping significantly in class from his recent runs and has a strong first-up record (1-0-3 from 4 starts).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Boom Shot | 1 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 11 | Pocketmoney | 10 | Daniel Moor | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Toro Strike | 11 | Cejay Graham | J W Mason | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Hell And Back | 4 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Diamond Epic | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Renita Beaton | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Ellibaby | 7 | Ben E Thompson | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 7th | 8 | One Beat No Beat | 5 | Jace McMurray | David Vandyke | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Power Ace | 9 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Alectrona | 2 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Centennial Park | 3 | Michael Rodd | K M Schweida | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Araletta | 12 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Smart Shazza | 6 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 56kg |
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