Doomben tips and results

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.20 · Ryan Maloney

Lightly-raced gelding showing promising form with a close 2nd last start at Ipswich over 1700m on a Heavy 8. Has the advantage of barrier 1 which is crucial at Doomben, especially with the likely moderate-slow tempo. Ryan Maloney is a significant jockey booking and the horse has shown ability on rain-affected tracks. The weight is a concern but his recent form suggests he's ready to break through.

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.00 · Cody Collis

Mare showing consistent improvement with a solid 3rd last start at Sunshine Coast over 1400m. Gets a good draw in barrier 4 which should allow her to settle in a handy position. Has shown ability on soft tracks with a placing from her only attempt. The step up to 1660m looks suitable based on her racing pattern, and she gets weight relief compared to the top selection. Cody Collis maintains the ride.

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.00 · Ben E Thompson

Experienced mare who has been knocking on the door with 3 seconds from 10 starts. Comes off a good 2nd at Sunshine Coast over 1800m and should appreciate the slight drop back in trip. Well drawn in barrier 2 which is advantageous at Doomben. Has shown ability on soft tracks with a placing. The consistent form suggests she'll be in the finish again, though she may find it hard to break through for a win.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.00 · Ben E Thompson

The David Vandyke-trained filly has drawn perfectly in barrier 2, which is advantageous at Doomben. The addition of ear muffs pre-race only suggests connections are focusing on her race day manners. With natural improvement second-up, she looks a major player.

Our price $40.00 · SP $51.00 · Cobi Vitler

Cassia County is the ultimate value proposition in this race. Worth a small speculative play.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Mark Du Plessis

First-up from a spell but should be ready to improve with that experience under her belt. Mark Du Plessis is a positive jockey booking, and she maps to get a nice run from barrier 10 in a race with likely fast tempo.

Our price $9.00 · SP $13.00 · Jake Bayliss

While yet to win, he's been competitive in similar company and maps to settle on-pace from barrier 9, which suits Doomben's track pattern. Jake Bayliss is a positive jockey booking, and the horse should be ready to fire first-up.

Our price $3.80 · SP $5.00 · Martin Harley

Has a strong record at Doomben with 2 wins and 2 seconds from 7 starts. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his midfield running style, and Martin Harley is a significant jockey booking. Main query is soft track form.

Our price $8.00 · SP $17.00 · Corey Sutherland

While he failed last start, he's well-weighted with just 53.5kg after Sutherland's claim and draws perfectly in barrier 5.

Our price $9.00 · SP $12.00 · Jasper Franklin

Cunnamulla Fella drops in class after competing in stronger company. His excellent record at Doomben (2-3-1 from 10 starts) and on soft tracks (4-3-0 from 8 starts) are significant positives. While carrying top weight, he's proven capable under similar conditions and the 48-day freshen-up could prove beneficial.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Emily Lang

While his track record is a concern, he's dropping in class and has shown ability at this distance range. The moderate-fast tempo should suit his running style.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.00 · Jag Guthmann-Chester

With only 2 career starts, he's open to significant improvement and gets an advantageous barrier 8 draw.

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.00 · Cejay Graham

The significant class drop to Class 1 is a major positive, and she draws perfectly in barrier 6.

Our price $5.50 · SP $9.50 · Mark Du Plessis

Lightly-raced mare with impressive win strike rate (50%) who is perfectly positioned second-up from a spell where she has a flawless record.

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.50 · Emily Lang

Experienced mare who excels second-up from a spell with 2 wins from 6 attempts in this pattern. The class drop is significant after racing in stronger company, and she's drawn to get a perfect run from barrier 3.