Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Thursday 29 January 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Doomben. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Three-year-old filly from the Archibald stable who showed ability when placing second two starts back at Canterbury. Gets the services of Ryan Maloney who boasts a strong 20% strike rate at Doomben and combines with the stable at 27%. Drawn perfectly in barrier 3 which is crucial at Doomben and should get an ideal run. The most likely winner.
Three-year-old filly from the Archibald stable who comes into this second-up after a narrow second at Sunshine Coast. Has been placed in 3 of her 5 career starts showing consistency, and has previous experience at Doomben with a third placing. Drawn well in barrier 5 and should get a good run. Main danger to the top selection.
Four-year-old Waller-trained mare who comes into this after a solid 3rd at Ballina. Has experience at the track and distance and should be finishing strongly.
Three-year-old filly from the Birchley stable who has been knocking on the door with 2 seconds and 3 thirds from 9 starts. Comes into this after a solid 3rd at this track over a similar distance. The addition of blinkers for the first time could be the key gear change to spark improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Kurithea | 3 | Ben E Thompson | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | French Riviera | 7 | Jai Williams | Allan Chau | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Tinklejazz | 2 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $1.55 |
| 4th | 8 | Promises Made | 5 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Saturdays Girl | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Firey Truth | 6 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Cypher Prince | 1 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 57.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Melaten | 1 | Richard Laming | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Platypus | 6 | Nicole Luke | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Caramelfudgesundae | 3 | Cejay Graham | L F Birchley | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Rocking Frocks | 10 | S A Dwyer | 56kg |
Linwar brings the strongest and most consistent form to this race with 4 placings from 9 starts. His recent 2nd at Doomben (12 days ago) indicates he's ready to peak second-up. The inside barrier bias should help overcome his slightly wider draw.
His consistency is impressive with three consecutive 2nd placings. Second-up today with a good record in this pattern and drawn perfectly in barrier 3 to take advantage of the inside bias.
The booking of Ben Thompson (13% strike rate at Doomben) is significant, and this mare should improve second-up. The wide barrier is a concern, but with only one start under her belt, there's plenty of upside. Expect her to be finishing strongly.
She brings consistent form with 2 seconds and a third from 4 starts and has drawn the perfect barrier 1 to take advantage of the inside bias at Doomben. The removal of gear suggests confidence in natural improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Capital Chord | 8 | Angela Jones | David Vandyke | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Abraham | 3 | Jai Williams | Nick Keal | 55.5kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 5 | Khoirgirl | 1 | Vlad Duric | G R Duncan | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 4 | Shaque D'amour | 6 | Harrison Shaw | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Linwar | 9 | Mark Du Plessis | Nicholas Beck | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Monakeed | 11 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 53.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Kiavela | 5 | Emily Lang | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Voltessa | 10 | Daniel Moor | Billy Healey | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Five Of Us | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | S J Morrisey | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Franklyiresistible | 2 | Cejay Graham | Jason Edwards | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Bombus | 7 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Tam Na Ghar | 11 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Katie Aine | 11 | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Magic Snitzel | 14 | Michael Freedman | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Law Marshal | 11 | Michael Rodd | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58.5kg |
The inside barrier is a significant advantage at Doomben, especially with the predicted fast tempo. While stepping up in class, he's shown progressive improvement and appears to be a horse on the rise. The Boris Thornton/G A Thornton combination is due for a win.
Enforceable brings solid consistency with a 3rd placing last start at this track. His overall record of 1-3-2 from 7 starts demonstrates reliability, and he's proven on Good tracks with a 1-1-2 record from 5 starts. While stepping up in class, his versatile racing pattern should allow him to find a good position from barrier 5, making him a genuine threat despite his jockey's track record.
Statement Of Truth presents as a genuine second-up specialist with a perfect record when second-up. His overall consistency (1-1-2 from 6 starts) is impressive, and the booking of Dylan Turner (40% win rate at track) is significant. While the wider barrier is a concern at Doomben and he's untested at this distance, his second-up pattern and strong jockey booking make him a legitimate contender.
He's drawn perfectly in barrier 3 which is crucial at Doomben, and importantly is dropping in class.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Hunter's Mate | 1 | Boris Thornton | G A Thornton | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Enforceable | 4 | Jaden Lloyd | S B Laming | 58.5kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 10 | The Wheelbarrow | 7 | Michael Rodd | K M Schweida | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Whispering Rogue | 5 | Cejay Graham | Chris & Corey Munce | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Solidude | 6 | Brandon Lerena | Allan Chau | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Ozzie Invader | 3 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Seveer | 2 | Olivia Webb | Michael Nolan | 56kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Betterlucknexttime | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | L F Birchley | 60kg | |
| Scr | 5 | The Pool Boy | 6 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Statement Of Truth | 7 | Dylan Turner | P L Shailer | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Exoflow | 3 | Ben E Thompson | D A McColm | 56.5kg |
Has placed in 3 of last 4 starts showing consistent improvement. Gets the services of Ryan Maloney who has strong Doomben stats (20% win rate). The step back to 1350m looks ideal based on recent performances.
Astern Effort brings excellent credentials with consecutive 2nd placings in his last two starts. The inside barrier (3) is advantageous at Doomben over this distance. The significant class drop is a major positive, and his recent form suggests he's ready to break through.
Has placed at Doomben previously and draws well in barrier 4. His last start 3rd at Sunshine Coast over 1400m indicates he's in good form.
Has a strong first-up record with placings in both previous first-up attempts. Ben Thompson is riding in good form (15% win rate from last 20 rides) and has a solid record at Doomben. The wide barrier is the main concern, but she has the ability to overcome it.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | You Sexy Thing | 9 | Ryan Maloney | C Maher | 58.5kg | $1.26 |
| 2nd | 17 | Astern Effort | 3 | Cejay Graham | R G Lipp | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 14 | Katie Aine | 8 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Turbo Torque | 4 | Ryan Wiggins | S W Kendrick | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Pass The Peak | 7 | Brandon Lerena | Emma Fouchard | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Platypus | 6 | Chelsea Baker | Nicole Luke | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Piggietales | 5 | Harrison Shaw | Louise White | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 16 | Lady Tangalooma | 12 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Fantasticmiss | 11 | Jake Bayliss | K M Schweida | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 18 | Inquicktime | 1 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Zou Zou Shargusa | 10 | Micheal Hellyer | K R Kemp | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Apollo Cream | 2 | Damien Boche | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 58.5kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Duomo | 9 | Jai Williams | Jay Bellamy | 56kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Rusty Tycoon | 17 | R L Heathcote | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Weekend Spirit | 15 | Michael Rodd | Jack Bruce | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Machrimore | 12 | Ben E Thompson | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Franklyiresistible | 5 | Jason Edwards | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Reconciliate | 12 | T J Gollan | 57kg |
Progressive 4YO gelding with excellent recent form, winning his last two starts impressively. While rising in class, his recent performances suggest he's ready for the challenge. Should settle midfield from barrier 8 and has the finishing burst to be strong late.
Consistent 4YO gelding showing excellent recent form with placings in his last two starts. Has been steadily building fitness and form, with his last start 2nd at Doomben over 2200m particularly impressive. While yet to win beyond 1800m, his racing pattern suggests the 2050m will suit. Damien Thornton (20% recent strike rate) is a positive jockey booking.
Lightly-raced improver who finished a strong 2nd last start over 1975m at Ipswich. The application of blinkers for the first time is a significant gear change that could spark further improvement. Well-drawn in barrier 2 which is advantageous at Doomben. While facing a class rise, his progressive profile suggests there's more to come, and the booking of in-form jockey Martin Harley is a positive.
Lightly-raced improver who won his maiden last start over this track and distance. While facing a significant class rise, he's shown steady improvement with each run and has a progressive profile (1-1-1 from 5 starts). Well-drawn in barrier 3 and retains the services of in-form jockey Daniel Moor who rode him to victory last start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Livalittle | 7 | Jai Williams | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 13 | Down Under Stunnah | 9 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Cigar Man | 2 | Martin Harley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Mr O'reilly | 6 | Damien Thornton | S B Laming | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Bitoftheblarney | 11 | Corey Sutherland | C J Waller | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Liberty Park | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Enterprise Lassie | 8 | Tiffani Brooker | Natalie McCall | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Aldeenaary | 5 | Chelsea Baker | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Pure Deal | 12 | Jasper Franklin | B D Bellamy | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Vermilion Kirin | 10 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Parat Sibifortunam | 3 | Daniel Moor | John Holcombe | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Planned Encounter | 1 | Jason Taylor | Neil Hocking | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Mad Ana | 6 | Ben E Thompson | Michael Morrison | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Sexy Time | 13 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 57.5kg |
His record at the distance is strong (1-0-1 from 2 starts) and he's placed at Doomben previously. The inside barrier suits this track perfectly and Ryan Maloney (20% at Doomben) is a significant jockey booking. The class drop is the key factor here.
Time Of My Life brings solid recent form with placings in her last two starts and draws the perfect barrier 1 at Doomben where inside draws are crucial. Angela Jones has a strong record with trainer Gollan (18% win rate) and the mare is dropping in class.
He's a first-up specialist with a win from three fresh attempts and has won at this distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Time Of My Life | 1 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 57kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Till Dusk | 5 | Harrison Shaw | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Maybe | 2 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Metal Man | 4 | Ryan Maloney | K M Schweida | 58.5kg | $1.60 |
| 5th | 7 | Busker | 6 | Damien Thornton | R L Heathcote | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Simply Fun | 8 | Georgina Cartwright | K M Schweida | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Chiba | 3 | Michael Rodd | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Dranitzelle | 7 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Sunlight Majesty | 9 | Vlad Duric | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Dominant Darcy | 15 | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Divine Diamonds | 14 | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | I'm Nelson | 14 | M W Goodwin | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Statement Of Truth | 11 | P L Shailer | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Exoflow | 10 | D A McColm | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Storm Force Ten | 10 | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Grey Impact | 17 | L J Gough | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Moonlight Kicks | 11 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Champagne Problems | 13 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg |
Her consistent recent form includes a second placing two starts back, and she gets the services of in-form jockey Daniel Moor who's riding at a remarkable 35% strike rate from his last 20 rides. The inside draw should allow her to settle midfield and finish strongly.
The very fast tempo predicted should perfectly suit her backmarker style, and Damien Thornton (20% strike rate) continues the partnership after a narrow second last start.
Alpha Bravo resumed with a strong win at Ipswich and now comes to Doomben second-up with a solid second-up record of a placing from three attempts. He's dropping significantly in class from his previous campaigns where he competed in Open company, and has a consistent overall record with 3 wins and 6 placings from 17 starts. The wide barrier is the main concern, but he should get a good run midfield.
The predicted fast tempo should suit her backmarker style, and the lightweight assignment (56.5kg) is another positive. The wide barrier is the main concern.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Abender | 2 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Blue Spinel | 7 | Jai Williams | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Jenchick Boom | 5 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 4 | Joppa Lane | 6 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Runaway Tycoon | 1 | Ben E Thompson | K M Schweida | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 1 | The Little Pumper | 3 | Jasper Franklin | Darren P Bell | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Blue Allure | 4 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 57kg | $6.50 |
| Scr | 3 | Alpha Bravo | 10 | Chelsea Baker | D J Bougoure | 57kg | |
| Scr | 5 | The Gambling Greek | 14 | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Custo | 9 | Jackson Morris | Jackson Morris | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Chilliwack | 8 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Meldubious | 15 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Corrupted | 7 | Damien Thornton | Renita Beaton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Flying Shelly | 12 | Micheal Hellyer | David Vandyke | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Metal Man | 4 | K M Schweida | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Simply Fun | 6 | K M Schweida | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Anson Bay | 11 | T J Gollan | 57.5kg |
Boasts an excellent record at Doomben over this trip with 2 wins and a third from 3 attempts. The inside draw is a significant advantage at Doomben over 1350m. Ryan Maloney has a strong record on this horse (2 wins from 3 rides) and knows how to ride this track. Class rise is the main query.
Brings strong credentials with an excellent record at both track and distance. Last start winner who has been racing consistently with 2 wins and 2 placings from last 5 starts. Has proven ability at Doomben with 2 wins and 2 seconds from 5 attempts. The barrier is slightly awkward but has shown tactical versatility in previous runs. Main concern is the class rise but has the form to be competitive.
Progressive gelding coming off a dominant win at Ipswich. The wide barrier is offset by his tactical versatility and the likely fast tempo should suit his racing pattern. Has strong form credentials with 2 wins from 9 starts and is still improving. Ben Thompson knows the horse and the track well.
Has been racing consistently with a win and a placing from her last three starts. The wide barrier is a concern but the likely fast tempo should allow her to find a position. Daniel Moor is in excellent form with 7 wins from his last 20 rides.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Chief In Charge | 8 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Influential | 4 | Jai Williams | Jimmy Downes | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Trapedo | 7 | Angela Jones | Billy Healey | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Barrelling | 2 | Ryan Maloney | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 2 | Southern Charm | 5 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 14 | Maragical | 3 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 4 | June | 10 | Dylan Turner | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Weona Redwood | 1 | Vlad Duric | David Vandyke | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Rashford | 9 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Meldubious | 6 | Michael Rodd | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $2.45 |
| Scr | 6 | Simply Excels | 9 | Cejay Graham | T J Gollan | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Rochedale Hero | 12 | Damien Thornton | Jack Bruce | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Skorpios Isle | 22 | L J Gough | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Land Bank | 11 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | November Air | 12 | Daniel Moor | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 55kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Bring Me Saki | 17 | S B Lee | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Baby Ryan | 14 | B D Bellamy | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Runaway Tycoon | 2 | K M Schweida | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Reggae Fire | 18 | P J Wallace | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Bright The Sun | 18 | S B Lee | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Hello In There | 15 | Ms T Cotsiopoulos | 52kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | Grey Impact | 19 | L J Gough | 54kg |
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