Consistent placings (4:0-1-1), metro exposure superior in maiden.
Queensland · Wednesday 1 April 2026
Doomben tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Doomben. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Racecourse Village Mdn Plate
Ryan Maloney boosts connections (19% track strike). Lightly raced 3yo suits maiden volatility, fast tempo favours forward settling. Solid place chance behind Woodrow.
Barrier 7 exploits weak track bias favouring 7-12. Consistent metro maiden form (3:0-0-1), forward map suits fast tempo/on-speed track.
Recent 3rd Toowoomba 1200m, 40% place rate, class drop aids. Angela Jones (25% recent).
- 1st12ChantillyEmily Lang$2.50
- 2nd9WoodrowAndrew Mallyon$2.40
- 3rd8The AviatorDaniel Moor$17.00
- 4th4Lofty MacsporranRyan Maloney$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Chantilly | 3 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 9 | Woodrow | 2 | Andrew Mallyon | K A Lees | 57.5kg | $2.40 |
| 3rd | 8 | The Aviator | 7 | Daniel Moor | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Lofty Macsporran | 6 | Ryan Maloney | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Maritimo | 5 | Brandon Lerena | Diane Murphy | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Madam Griselda | 8 | Mark Du Plessis | Rochelle Pereira | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Ablesheeba | 9 | Tiffani Brooker | J W Healy | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Samphire Green | 1 | Jason Taylor | B Robinson | 58.5kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Spoilt Rotten | 4 | Angela Jones | Michael Nolan | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Solvent | 11 | Cody Collis | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Ole Ali | 12 | M F Hemmings | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Written Reality | 13 | Dylan Turner | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Sikka | 10 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 55.5kg |
Sky Racing Hcp (C5)
Barrier 5 allows midfield settling to exploit Doomben's on-speed bias in moderate-fast tempo.
Soft record solid at 1-2-2 from 7. Barrier 6 neutral but midfield map suits track bias. Recent flop excused as higher grade; fitness progression key in moderate tempo.
Still viable leader in on-speed track, but lacks Yoshino's wet/class edge.
First-up record includes a win; inside draw exploits track bias despite spell.
- 1st4Smart As SmartJake Bayliss$3.50
- 2nd6NightcappedTaylor Marshall$5.00
- 3rd1YoshinoDylan Turner$5.00
- 4th5DivakaraBen E Thompson$2.80
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Smart As Smart | 1 | Jake Bayliss | Renita Beaton | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Nightcapped | 3 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Yoshino | 5 | Dylan Turner | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Divakara | 2 | Ben E Thompson | S W Kendrick | 55.5kg | $2.80 |
| 5th | 2 | Ocean Zar | 6 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Key Legend | 4 | Tahlia Fenlon | Daniel Bowen | 52kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | La Cometa | 7 | Cejay Graham | S A Dwyer | 57.5kg |
Gallopers Sports Club Mdn Plate
Barrier 1 perfect for on-speed Doomben bias, likely leader. Improving trend, strong Gollan/Thompson combo outweighs limited wins. Best pure form in maiden.
Barrier 2 a huge plus at on-speed Doomben. Consistent runner in maiden company, maps midfield-forward.
Barrier 3 suits bias, light 54.5kg helps on soft. Maps midfield, place claims in open maiden.
Value if closes well in moderate tempo.
- 1st6Outta ReefAngela Jones$14.00
- 2nd3Our Mate LockyJake Bayliss$8.50
- 3rd1I Am LouieBen E Thompson$1.80
- 4th4Rusty TycoonDaniel Moor$13.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Outta Reef | 5 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Our Mate Locky | 7 | Jake Bayliss | J R Bayliss | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | I Am Louie | 1 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 58kg | $1.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Rusty Tycoon | 2 | Daniel Moor | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Onlyyoucanread | 8 | Brandon Lerena | P J Minter | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Bacetti | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Paradise As Usual | 9 | Mark Du Plessis | H J Norman | 56kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Violaceous | 6 | Frederick Larson | Ruby Chatterton | 56kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Strike Me Pink | 4 | Jace McMurray | Corey & Kylie Geran | 54kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Western Lights | 10 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 56kg |
DrinkWise (Bm70)
High soft track suitability and forward barrier 5 perfect for Doomben's on-speed bias despite small recent sample. Strong connections outweigh class rise in metro BM70. Best pure form horse.
Huge value after winning identical Doomben 1650m race last start from barrier 1. Prime each-way chance.
Well-placed from barrier 3 with recent strong Doomben form including narrow 2nd last start. Forward map ideal for track bias, proven at distance and reliable connections. Solid place claims.
Consistent placer who handles conditions, gear changes may sharpen.
- 1st8Don'tcha ThinkRyan Maloney$6.50
- 2nd10ThebarberofsevilleStacey Callow$17.00
- 3rd1Moon SweeperBen E Thompson$11.00
- 4th4Wild GypsyAngela Jones$3.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Don'tcha Think | 4 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Thebarberofseville | 6 | Stacey Callow | M A Kropp | 52.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Moon Sweeper | 9 | Ben E Thompson | M J Dunn | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Wild Gypsy | 3 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 6 | He'sgotthesay | 8 | Boris Thornton | G A Thornton | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Divine Source | 5 | Damien Thornton | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 3 | Smart Action | 2 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Fashionable | 10 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Toolatemate | 1 | Georgina Cartwright | S J Morrisey | 58kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Silent Call | 7 | Daniel Moor | M J Dunn | 60kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Chance With Wolves | 11 | Morgan Butler | Ms J Aitkenhead | 54kg |
Stradbroke Season On Sale Now Plate (C2)
Class drop from BM65 suits, consistent placings, Gollan/McMurray combo strong. Doomben on-speed bias suits midfield map on moderate tempo.
Maps to get cover midfield, proven here T/D.
Barrier 1 gives Rock The Sunrise structural edge at on-speed Doomben, soft specialist (2 wins from 2), class drop, consistent form. Suits moderate tempo forward; third pick behind superior form of 4 and barrier edge of 8.
- 1st9Galway FlyerDamien Thornton$4.00
- 2nd4Hot MajestyJace McMurray$1.80
- 3rd8Trump CardAngela Jones$11.00
- 4th12Down Under StunnahBrandon Lerena$19.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Galway Flyer | 4 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Hot Majesty | 7 | Jace McMurray | T J Gollan | 58kg | $1.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Trump Card | 2 | Angela Jones | David Vandyke | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Down Under Stunnah | 8 | Brandon Lerena | Michael Morrison | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Samurai Warrior | 10 | Gary Geran | Corey & Kylie Geran | 60kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Rock The Sunrise | 1 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Sunny Disposition | 13 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Darren P Bell | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Another Dazzler | 6 | Justin P Stanley | Neil Hocking | 60kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Delrico | 9 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Lissaro | 5 | Chelsea Baker | H J Norman | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Aoom's Choice | 3 | Jake Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Montevecchio | 12 | Corey Sutherland | Vishan Venkaya | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Dream Thinker | 14 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 60kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Koolibah | 11 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 56.5kg |
XXXX Gold (Bm70)
Ideal barrier 3 exploits Doomben inside draw advantage for on-speed bias; light weight and forward settling suit fast tempo. Not selected #1 due to no local experience vs Saint Aldwyn's proven Doomben win, but strong place chance.
Class drop from BM78 enhances appeal on Soft 5 (7:2-0-0); Heathcote midweek form reliable. Midfield map viable despite fast tempo given track's front-half bias.
Waller second-up record strong; light weight and forward style ideal for Doomben's on-speed bias despite fast tempo. Clear form leader despite barrier.
- 1st2Eye Of The EagleFrederick Larson$13.00
- 2nd5Amore VeloceChelsea Baker$6.00
- 3rd11Kinross LaneJace McMurray$13.00
- 4th14Take Achance On MeAndrew Mallyon$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Eye Of The Eagle | 5 | Frederick Larson | Stephen McLean | 60.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Amore Veloce | 8 | Chelsea Baker | R L Heathcote | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Kinross Lane | 13 | Jace McMurray | Billy Healey | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Take Achance On Me | 1 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Alloutatime | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | Natalie McCall | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Runwiththetide | 4 | Corey Sutherland | R L Heathcote | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 13 | Scrumptious | 3 | Ben E Thompson | Todd Pollard | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 8th | 10 | Araletta | 7 | Damien Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Majestic Boom | 2 | Luke P Dempsey | L J Mayfield-Smith | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Jemeldi | 14 | Danny Peisley | P J Minter | 60kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Laydownlily | 14 | Taylah Mackinnon | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Daytona | 9 | Courtney Bellamy | D S Smith | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | New Hampshire | 12 | S W Kendrick | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Saint Aldwyn | 10 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 55kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Toroness | 11 | Billy Healey | 55kg |
Ladbrokes Mates Mode Hcp (C1)
Climactic tops form assessment with barrier 1 perfectly suiting Doomben's on-speed bias and short sprint run to turn. Second up from spell where it has won previously, recent Doomben third behind stronger field, now significant class drop. Speed map flags as leader in very fast tempo that suits forward runners. Soft 5 OK with recent soft placing.
Midfield map suits very fast tempo, better than wide-drawn rivals.
Class rise from maiden but unexposed with pace to offset barrier 15 in fast tempo.
First up with prior place, speed map midfield in fast tempo. Class rise but lightly raced, trainer Batts can ready fresh.
- 1st2ClimacticCorey Sutherland$3.10
- 2nd1BraveheartJace McMurray$2.90
- 3rd8Breezin'Jag Guthmann-Chester$4.20
- 4th4MaikrowCody Collis$10.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Climactic | 1 | Corey Sutherland | M J Dunn | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 1 | Braveheart | 14 | Jace McMurray | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 3rd | 8 | Breezin' | 16 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Darren P Bell | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 4 | Maikrow | 3 | Cody Collis | G K Taylor | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Zanjeer | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Darren P Bell | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 18 | Embolden | 11 | Montana Philpot | G J Hutchesson | 51kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Deep Kharma | 7 | Georgina Cartwright | Dominique Lahiff | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Out Of Turn | 4 | Tiffani Brooker | G K Batts | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 15 | Australasia | 18 | Damien Thornton | Daniel Bowen | 53kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 22 | Shamrock's Secret | 9 | James Hepworth | 54kg | $201.00 | |
| Scr | 3 | Agenda Setter | 19 | S W Kendrick | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Vanessi | 13 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Scrumptious | 7 | Todd Pollard | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Dismantle | 15 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Minor Key | 10 | Benjamin Osmond | Jason Edwards | 54kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Iced Chocolate | 12 | Cejay Graham | David Vandyke | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Onigiri | 5 | Courtney Bellamy | D W Dwane | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Ocean Joy | 16 | Ms L Powell | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Black Eyed Blonde | 6 | Billy Healey | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Quein Step | 17 | Tahlia Fenlon | C Maher | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Ralos Star | 2 | Mark Du Plessis | Julie Harris | 55kg | |
| Scr | 21 | Chayse'n'scotty | 20 | Ryan Tyrell | 55kg |
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