Recent trial win at this track shows fitness, and the third placing in Group company last start demonstrates class. T J Gollan's stable form and the inside barrier provide additional confidence for this first-up assignment.
Queensland · Wednesday 22 April 2026
Doomben tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Doomben. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Gallopers Sports Club Hcp
Adding blinkers for the first time could provide the edge needed, though the wide barrier and top weight present challenges. Recent form at this track provides confidence.
Impressive trial form including a narrow second over a similar distance. The Ryan Maloney booking adds confidence, and the tongue tie addition suggests connections expect improvement. However, the wide barrier is a significant concern at this track.
- 1st2BerzeliusAngela Jones$11.00
- 2nd6Dolly BoomEmily Lang$1.50
- 3rd4Home TomurraDamien Thornton$15.00
- 4th5Settle ThisRyan Maloney$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Berzelius | 3 | Angela Jones | Michael Freedman | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Dolly Boom | 4 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 57kg | $1.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Home Tomurra | 1 | Damien Thornton | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Settle This | 8 | Ryan Maloney | A J Edmonds | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Run Like A Girl | 5 | Cejay Graham | Paul Butterworth | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Super Swazey | 9 | Cody Collis | James Moore | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Ever So Ready | 6 | Ben E Thompson | S B Laming | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Come Sundown | 7 | Mark Du Plessis | M Park | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Outshines | 2 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
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The Gollan/Thompson combination is proven, and barrier 4 allows tactical flexibility.
Swing State represents the classic class drop scenario, moving from competitive NSW maidens to Queensland company. The inside barrier is crucial at Doomben, and gear changes suggest connections expect improvement. While winless, the class drop and tactical advantages make this a strong each-way proposition.
The Waller factor cannot be ignored in Queensland, and the class drop from NSW provides a clear edge.
- 1st3Crypto MagicBenjamin Osmond$7.00
- 2nd6Secret FenkelBoris Thornton$7.00
- 3rd7Swing StateJace McMurray$2.70
- 4th2Big TechRyan Maloney$8.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Crypto Magic | 2 | Benjamin Osmond | B W Brown | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Secret Fenkel | 6 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Swing State | 1 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 2 | Big Tech | 10 | Ryan Maloney | David Murphy | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Tszyuya | 4 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 10 | Western Lights | 3 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Hopetoun Park | 5 | Karl Zechner | Vishan Venkaya | 58.5kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Bomb Perignon | 8 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Attestation | 7 | Luke P Dempsey | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 4 | Hawkwood | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58.5kg |
Sky Racing Mdn Hcp
The barrier draw suits Doomben's position-sensitive track, and the significant class drop provides an ideal winning opportunity despite being winless.
Saturdays Girl brings consistent recent form with three placings from four starts. The Waller/Thompson combination is potent, and her narrow second last start shows she's ready to break through. The wide barrier is concerning at position-sensitive Doomben, but her class and connections provide strong winning chances.
Bassett's Choice showed renewed vigor with a strong second last start and benefits from an in-form Thornton/Waller combination. The significant class drop and light weight provide advantages, though her inconsistent form pattern requires caution. The recent improvement suggests she's finding her best form.
- 1st1WoodrowBenjamin Osmond$1.60
- 2nd3The AviatorDaniel Moor$7.50
- 3rd10Lights Will GuideEmily Lang$16.00
- 4th4Saturdays GirlBen E Thompson$9.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Woodrow | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 58kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | The Aviator | 2 | Daniel Moor | Chris Anderson | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Lights Will Guide | 5 | Emily Lang | M J Lakey | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Saturdays Girl | 9 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Kalamia King | 10 | Micheal Hellyer | J W Zielke | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Blue White Blue | 7 | Cejay Graham | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Delicious Derek | 1 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Flirting With Fire | 11 | Frederick Larson | William Kropp | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Rainbow Glitter | 3 | Georgina Cartwright | Vishan Venkaya | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Maritimo | 4 | Brandon Lerena | Diane Murphy | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Hideout | 13 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Luke Skywalker | 14 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Madam Griselda | 12 | Mark Du Plessis | Rochelle Pereira | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Bassett's Choice | 8 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 55kg |
Anzac Day Raceday This Saturday (Bm68)
Addition offers value through the strong Gollan/Jones partnership and consistent placing ability. The light weight and proven class level provide appeal, but the wide barrier and limited winning record at this track present significant obstacles.
- 1st6Galway FlyerDamien Thornton$3.30
- 2nd5WatermelonBen E Thompson$20.00
- 3rd2JuneVlad Duric$6.50
- 4th10FashionableJace McMurray$7.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Galway Flyer | 10 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 5 | Watermelon | 8 | Ben E Thompson | R H Dart | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | June | 3 | Vlad Duric | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 59kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Fashionable | 11 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Delrico | 1 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Weona Redwood | 4 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Vermilion Kirin | 5 | Georgina Cartwright | L J Gough | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Propose | 9 | Frederick Larson | M A Kropp | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Addition | 12 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Picko Rocks | 6 | Chelsea Baker | Greg Wright | 57kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Reggie's Folly | 7 | T J Dougall | 55.5kg | $31.00 | |
| Scr | 8 | Heavenly Love | 2 | Boris Thornton | Michael Frappell | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Pepe | 13 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 54.5kg |
Stradbroke Season On Sale Now (Bm68)
Last start winner at Gold Coast who gets the perfect inside draw and strong Waller/Thompson combination. The mare is rising through the grades and while stepping up in class, the light weight and barrier advantage at this position-sensitive track make her the most likely winner despite limited staying credentials.
Consistent stayer with a good barrier draw and proven form at Doomben. The bubble cheeker first time and Michael Rodd booking suggest stable confidence. While carrying top weight, his recent close second here and ability to settle forward make him a strong winning chance.
Last start winner stepping up significantly in class but showing strong improvement. The excellent Cartwright/horse combination and recent winning form provide confidence, though the wide barrier and class rise present challenges at this position-sensitive track.
Well-drawn stayer with significant weight advantage and recent form improvement.
- 1st2Rock YaMichael Rodd$6.00
- 2nd5ChillaxingDaniel Moor$16.00
- 3rd11MosamourBen E Thompson$3.80
- 4th13Empire Of ArtAndrew Mallyon$12.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Rock Ya | 4 | Michael Rodd | Jason Edwards | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Chillaxing | 3 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Mosamour | 1 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 13 | Empire Of Art | 5 | Andrew Mallyon | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Dream Thinker | 9 | Georgina Cartwright | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Castello Grande | 6 | Taylor Marshall | R L Heathcote | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Waverley | 7 | Boris Thornton | G A Thornton | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Let's Do It Again | 2 | Jace McMurray | A J Edmonds | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Trump Card | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 10th | 3 | Arizona Dreaming | 12 | Dale Smith | Ms M Harry | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Willie Or Wong He | 11 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $18.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Artful Girl | 10 | Tahlia Fenlon | K R Kemp | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Kaazi | 12 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg |
XXXX Hcp (C1)
War Is Brutal presents compelling value as a lightly-raced filly stepping up second-up after a maiden win. The significant class drop from her last start, combined with an ideal barrier draw and proven trainer/jockey combination, makes her the standout selection despite limited experience.
Canara offers solid each-way value dropping significantly in class with the perfect barrier draw. Her recent form in stronger company suggests she's well-placed to capitalize on this easier assignment, despite her modest overall win record.
Navy Nina brings consistent form and proven class credentials to this assignment. While she hasn't won yet, her consistent placings and recent close second suggest she's capable of breaking through at this level.
The wide barrier is concerning at Doomben, but her recent form improvement and class drop make her worth a small investment.
- 1st7SheraquayTaylor Marshall$11.00
- 2nd6CanaraKyle Wilson-Taylor$3.30
- 3rd9Hidden FutureJace McMurray$21.00
- 4th12Wexford MissOlivia Kendal$151.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Sheraquay | 11 | Taylor Marshall | J W Mason | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Canara | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 9 | Hidden Future | 8 | Jace McMurray | Jimmy Downes | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Wexford Miss | 4 | Olivia Kendal | Michael Morrison | 53.5kg | $151.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Navy Nina | 6 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 60kg | $2.60 |
| 6th | 4 | Some Style | 7 | Angela Jones | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 10 | War Is Brutal | 3 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 14 | Peach Galantes | 12 | K R Kemp | 54kg | $51.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Scrumptious | 9 | Ryan Maloney | Todd Pollard | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Express Barbie | 10 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Bodhran | 2 | Damien Thornton | Chris Anderson | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | State Opera | 13 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Aliquam | 5 | Andrew Mallyon | L F Birchley | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Ucelle | 14 | Stephen Sutherland | 53.5kg |
Ladbrokes Calcutta & Luncheon Book Now Hcp (C1)
Light weight and strong connections are major positives.
Kadesky brings excellent recent form having just won his maiden at Eagle Farm. The Waller stable and in-form Thornton add confidence.
Puff 'n' Harry has the perfect first up record and won at this exact track and distance previously. The long spell is a concern but his first up record suggests he can overcome it.
Cyber City represents value dropping significantly in class after competing in higher grades. His track record is strong with a win and two places from five Doomben starts.
- 1st4DuomoScott Sheargold$6.00
- 2nd5RewriteJace McMurray$2.00
- 3rd7SummationDaniel Moor$26.00
- 4th3Puff 'n' HarryLuke P Dempsey$4.60
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Duomo | 7 | Scott Sheargold | Jay Bellamy | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Rewrite | 5 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Summation | 9 | Daniel Moor | Chris Anderson | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Puff 'n' Harry | 4 | Luke P Dempsey | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 6 | Kadesky | 2 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Sinatra | 3 | Angela Jones | M J Dunn | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 14 | Startling Cat | 6 | Olivia Kendal | Paul Randall | 51kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Pending List | 1 | Tiffani Brooker | K J Jones | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Black Assassin | 14 | Benjamin Osmond | Ms P Campbell | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | He's Tru Blue | 11 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Mr Bubbaluski | 10 | Cejay Graham | Jack Bruce | 60kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Cansort | 8 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 56kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Cyber City | 13 | David Murphy | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Odin's Mount | 12 | Jake Bayliss | Renita Beaton | 54.5kg |
Ladbrokes Blackbook (Bm68)
The inside barrier is crucial at Doomben, and his recent Class 1 victory demonstrates upward trajectory.
Her good track record and recent BM68 win provide confidence, though the wide barrier presents a significant challenge at position-sensitive Doomben.
Heyoka presents an interesting first-up proposition with a strong fresh record and ideal barrier position. Her previous track/distance success and improving form trend before the spell provide confidence, though the good track condition is crucial given her poor wet track record.
- 1st15Capital HeartTahlia Fenlon$13.00
- 2nd3Break FreeDaniel Moor$8.50
- 3rd12Saint AldwynCorey Sutherland$2.25
- 4th6SuperheroRyan Maloney$10.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Capital Heart | 9 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 55.5kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Break Free | 12 | Daniel Moor | Matthew Hoysted | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Saint Aldwyn | 1 | Corey Sutherland | K M Schweida | 56kg | $2.25 |
| 4th | 6 | Superhero | 7 | Ryan Maloney | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 14 | Keep Safe | 5 | Vlad Duric | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Oriente | 8 | Tiffani Brooker | Jeff Dunn | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Heyoka | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Araletta | 2 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew Hoysted | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Demitasse | 10 | Jaden Lloyd | Jay Bellamy | 59.5kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Apollo Ten | 3 | Chelsea Baker | Paul Butterworth | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Bulsara | 4 | Micheal Hellyer | Michael Marsh | 59kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Inside Man | 13 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Bring Me Saki | 14 | S B Lee | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Gambino | 15 | Ben E Thompson | K M Schweida | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Take Achance On Me | 11 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 56kg |
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