The Soft 7 is not proven, but her recent Heavy 10 effort was sound enough to suggest she can handle rain-affected ground.
Queensland · Wednesday 17 June 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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The Gibson Mdn Plate
However, barrier 10 is a genuine query on a Soft 7 with the rail out, especially for a debutant.
Seagoe has a compelling blend of draw, class drop and upside. She remains lightly exposed and wet-track race performance is unknown, but her Soft 6 trial since was encouraging enough to keep her high in the winning mix.
Vital Impact is the value play rather than a primary winning selection. There is limited race data, so the assessment relies on proxy form: a Soft 5 trial win, a Doomben Soft 5 trial placing, and barrier 3.
- 1st2Apex PredatorJag Guthmann-Chester$3.10
- 2nd7My Girl MarleyMartin Harley$4.80
- 3rd1Adora Djon'sCejay Graham$4.00
- 4th6MisatoBenjamin Osmond$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Apex Predator | 10 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 7 | My Girl Marley | 5 | Martin Harley | K M Schweida | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Adora Djon's | 4 | Cejay Graham | Peter Robl | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Misato | 9 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Pretty Smashing | 1 | Ben E Thompson | Jan Pritchard | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Vital Impact | 3 | Nozi Tomizawa | Peter Quinlan | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Serene Legacy | 8 | Jaden Lloyd | Darren P Bell | 58kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Perfect Charm | 13 | Robbie Dolan | B J Dais | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Housemaid | 12 | Taylor Marshall | K M Schweida | 58kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Flying Scarlett | 11 | Ryan Maloney | Adam Campton | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Inch By Inch | 14 | Ashley Butler | R L Heathcote | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Mysticise | 6 | Danny Peisley | Peter G Sinclair | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Seagoe | 2 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | A & S Freedman | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Wild Butterfly | 7 | J R Bayliss | 58kg |
Become a BRC Member Mdn Plate
Nozomu is the most compelling form-based runner despite the barrier. The drop back to Maiden grade is significant. Soft 7 and gate 9 are genuine risks, but his exposed class and recency give him the strongest winning profile.
Under the maiden insufficient-form rule, absence of data is not a negative, and Michael Rodd’s Doomben record adds intent.
Submarine Mission profiles as a live tactical chance because barrier 1 is a strong advantage at Doomben 1200m, particularly on Soft ground where holding position matters. Blinkers first time may indicate intent to be sharper early.
New Mexico is the value selection rather than a primary winning pick. In a race with limited exposed form, barrier 4 is meaningful at Doomben 1200m on Soft ground and gives him a chance to secure an economical run.
- 1st1BlacksmithBoris Thornton$9.00
- 2nd12Submarine MissionJag Guthmann-Chester$6.50
- 3rd2Bull RaynerBen E Thompson$5.50
- 4th10Old NiftyDaniel Moor$71.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Blacksmith | 6 | Boris Thornton | Marcus Wilson | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Submarine Mission | 1 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Peter Robl | 58kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Bull Rayner | 3 | Ben E Thompson | J W Mason | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Old Nifty | 2 | Daniel Moor | D B Peoples | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 4 | It's Allabout Me | 5 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Punishment Day | 8 | Michael Rodd | Jason Edwards | 58kg | $2.80 |
| 7th | 13 | True Intent | 12 | S B Laming | 58kg | $21.00 | |
| 8th | 9 | Nozomu | 9 | Nozi Tomizawa | D Chujo | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 8 | New Mexico | 4 | Robbie Dolan | K M Schweida | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 6 | King Dusty | 13 | Taylor Marshall | C H Richardson | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | By Force | 7 | Jace McMurray | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 56kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Jet Two Mars | 10 | Ryan Maloney | J C Smerdon | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Metal Boss | 11 | K M Schweida | 58kg |
Sky Racing Mdn Plate
Barrier 8 is not perfect, but she has enough tactical speed to sit in the first six and gets the right slow-tempo setup.
Canya Berich has limited race data, so she cannot be marked down purely for lack of exposure. Her debut Doomben 3rd showed ability, and the recent Soft-track trial suggests she is forward enough first up. The 1350m is a query, but barrier 6 and a likely soft tempo give her a clean tactical setup. She profiles as an improving type rather than a fully exposed maiden.
However, he is not the top pick because barrier 13 is a serious Doomben 1350m problem, especially on Soft with the rail out.
Dust Cloud is not as reliable as the top three on exposed form, but he is the value runner because the map could significantly lift his chance. From barrier 3, with blinkers first time and limited genuine speed engaged, he can land in the Doomben winning zone before the turn.
- 1st13TinklejazzRobbie Dolan$3.40
- 2nd5Dust CloudBen E Thompson$5.50
- 3rd6English ConquerorTaylor Marshall$61.00
- 4th16King ChanceGeorgina Cartwright$31.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Tinklejazz | 15 | Robbie Dolan | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Dust Cloud | 3 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | English Conqueror | 7 | Taylor Marshall | Jesse Townsend | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 16 | King Chance | 4 | Georgina Cartwright | Ms J Aitkenhead | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Tassorati | 14 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Iconify | 11 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Arctic Bright | 8 | Cejay Graham | Chris Anderson | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Speegle | 9 | Chelsea Baker | B W Brown | 53.5kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Canya Berich | 6 | Mark Du Plessis | Jarred Coetzee | 56.5kg | $3.30 |
| 10th | 2 | Pure Audacity | 2 | Boris Thornton | Michael Morrison | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 15 | Teddy Too Cheap | 1 | Jack Bruce | 58kg | $12.00 | |
| Scr | 3 | Rosa Kiss | 16 | Daniel Moor | L J Mayfield-Smith | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Crusader Voyage | 13 | Ryan Maloney | Jack Bruce | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Had It All | 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | J P Wallace | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Jolly Japes | 10 | Natalie McCall | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Urban Princess | 12 | Sean Cormack | Brent Gray | 56kg |
Cricks Highway (Bm70)
The class rise is real, but her prior BM70-level form and tactical draw make her the most likely winner.
Her latest Doomben 1110m second from a wide draw was a strong return to competitiveness, and barrier 3 is a major positive for this rail/Soft setup. The weight and mixed Doomben 1200m record prevent top billing, but her wet-track wins and class depth keep her highly competitive.
Flying Shelly has genuine winning claims because she arrives fit, wet-proven and suited at 1200m. The second-up record is a strong positive and the low weight is useful on Soft 7. The query is whether a Coffs Harbour Heavy 10 BM66 win translates to metro BM70 at Doomben, but the profile is still more progressive than most.
She is an each-way overlay, not a safe pick.
- 1st5NepravdaMichael Rodd$3.40
- 2nd7Gagnante EnchereCejay Graham$8.50
- 3rd3Tornado ExpressSean Cormack$11.00
- 4th4She OursDaniel Moor$4.20
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Nepravda | 1 | Michael Rodd | R L Heathcote | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Gagnante Enchere | 4 | Cejay Graham | S A Dwyer | 54kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Tornado Express | 5 | Sean Cormack | Brent Gray | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | She Ours | 2 | Daniel Moor | L J Mayfield-Smith | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 2 | Heman | 6 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Enterprise Lucia | 3 | Corey Sutherland | P J Minter | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 6 | Flying Shelly | 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Sally Taylor | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
DrinkWise (Bm65)
Her recent finishes read poorly, but they were in Listed/Open grade and she now drops sharply to BM65. Barrier 1 is a major tactical advantage at Doomben 1200m on Soft, and she owns the best combined track, distance and class profile.
Stein has the right upside profile for this race: lightly raced, effective at 1200m and already proven at Doomben. The main risk is the first-up setup from barrier 10, but the speed map suggests she can roll forward and be in the winning zone by the 400m.
Statement Of Truth is the value play. He is not the most brilliant runner sectionally, but he has a reliable 1200m profile, handles Soft ground, and maps to sit on pace from barrier 5, which is valuable at Doomben with the rail out. His last-start fifth in BM65 was respectable and the winkers may help him hold a stronger position.
- 1st13Moshulu SpiritBen E Thompson$2.45
- 2nd3Statement Of TruthDanny Peisley$19.00
- 3rd4Illegal JusticeDylan Turner$7.50
- 4th8Toro ChaseMontana Philpot$16.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Moshulu Spirit | 4 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 3 | Statement Of Truth | 5 | Danny Peisley | P L Shailer | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Illegal Justice | 13 | Dylan Turner | J Dann | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 8 | Toro Chase | 2 | Montana Philpot | J W Mason | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Sequel | 3 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Stein | 10 | Cejay Graham | Chris & Corey Munce | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 2 | American Conquest | 7 | Mark Du Plessis | Nicholas Beck | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Ekhidna | 6 | Adam Sewell | G R Duncan | 55.5kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Impervious | 1 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 10th | 6 | Financially Famous | 8 | Taylor Marshall | Louise White | 57.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Strike Weapon | 9 | Daniel Moor | L H Wheeler | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Ozzie Invader | 12 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Worthy | 11 | Benjamin Osmond | Michael Nolan | 54.5kg |
XXXX Gold Plate (C1)
She draws the pole, can settle handy in a slow-tempo Doomben 1650m, and drops from Bench. 65 into Class 1. The distance rise is the query, but her gate and class profile give her the most reliable winning setup.
However, she is not top pick because barrier 12 is awkward at Doomben with the rail out and a likely slow tempo, forcing Daniel Moor to either press or risk covering ground.
Golden Eyes profiles as an improving filly at the right distance range after winning a 1600m maiden on Soft 5.
Caishen is the value runner. His Soft-track record is limited rather than proven, but his last-start fourth in Bench. 65 company was solid and he now drops into Class 1 from barrier 5. In a slow-tempo race, he should be able to hold a forward-half position, which is crucial at Doomben.
- 1st13FiladeelMichael Rodd$11.00
- 2nd10Queen JeddahMark Du Plessis$3.90
- 3rd3The Big BlueMartin Harley$8.00
- 4th1CaishenCejay Graham$5.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Filadeel | 8 | Michael Rodd | J W Healy | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Queen Jeddah | 1 | Mark Du Plessis | P & W Hulbert | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 3 | The Big Blue | 6 | Martin Harley | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Caishen | 5 | Cejay Graham | Chris & Corey Munce | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Woot Woot | 9 | Jace McMurray | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Zeamaize | 15 | Jai Williams | M W Goodwin | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Hideout | 7 | Jaden Lloyd | C J Waller | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Ninjask | 16 | Danny Peisley | Peter Robl | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Bonus Season | 12 | Daniel Moor | G M Begg | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 10th | 6 | Uniquely Famous | 11 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 4 | Triple Time | 3 | Karl Zechner | Allan Chau | 60kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Carnegie Hill | 14 | Taylor Marshall | Michael Freedman | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Golden Eyes | 10 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Hard As Brok | 13 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Summit | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Port River Billie | 2 | K M Schweida | 58kg |
Mullins Lawyers (Bm70)
She maps midfield, so needs Ben Thompson to hold a forward-half spot early.
She has won two of three on soft ground and gets Ryan Maloney, a positive at Doomben. The concern is the wide draw; on a Soft 7 with rail out, she must secure cover and stay within striking range by the 400m.
Saint Aldwyn is a legitimate winning chance because the race shape should allow him to press forward and control or sit handy in a slow tempo. His Doomben record is strong, and he arrives off a BM70 win on Soft 6 followed by a BM70 placing. The query is the step from 1350m to 1650m from a wide draw, so he ranks behind the more distance-proven runners.
San Gabriel is the value play rather than a top-three win pick.
- 1st10Jemoma AlpilageTaylor Marshall$31.00
- 2nd9All Kinds Of FolkBen E Thompson$2.60
- 3rd11Hush HushRyan Maloney$4.40
- 4th4Valorous PowerBenjamin Osmond$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Jemoma Alpilage | 11 | Taylor Marshall | K R Kemp | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | All Kinds Of Folk | 9 | Ben E Thompson | Todd Pollard | 58.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 11 | Hush Hush | 15 | Ryan Maloney | C Maher | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Valorous Power | 14 | Benjamin Osmond | K A Lees | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Our Turn Now | 4 | Corey Sutherland | S A Dwyer | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Stranglehold | 10 | Richard Laming | 57.5kg | $26.00 | |
| 7th | 7 | Saint Aldwyn | 13 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | K M Schweida | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Northern Decree | 7 | Leah Martyn | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 13 | San Gabriel | 12 | Jake Bayliss | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Zaher | 3 | Rob Thorburn | G R Duncan | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Smart As Smart | 18 | Jai Williams | Renita Beaton | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Connecticut | 16 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | San Jose Boy | 6 | Brandon Lerena | Jack Bruce | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Amenophis | 2 | William Kropp | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Mad Ana | 5 | Olivia Kendal | Michael Morrison | 52.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Empress Of Japan | 8 | Michael Freedman | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Flying Bat | 1 | Allan Chau | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Rubydoo | 17 | Mark Renehan | 54.5kg |
Ladbrokes Place Extra To 10th (Bm65)
The concern is substantial: barrier 15 on a Soft 7 at Doomben with a likely slow tempo is awkward, and her wet-track record is only fair.
Fort William is a major winning threat because he maps far better than several shorter runners. With no genuine leader identified, he can land in the first few from barrier 6 and use the Doomben pattern. His last three runs stack up well for this: second in BM70 on Soft, a BM62 win, then third in BM65 on Heavy.
Sheraquay profiles as a reliable top-three chance with the right draw, light weight and Doomben 1350m credentials. She won over this track and trip in April and has since placed on Soft 5 and Heavy 10, which supports fitness and surface adaptability. The main reservation is that she has not won from 11 Soft starts and rises slightly in class, but her map and consistency keep her in the main chances.
He has won twice at Doomben and twice on Soft.
- 1st9DamehoodJai Williams$2.35
- 2nd17Riez SouventBen E Thompson$12.00
- 3rd15SheraquayMontana Philpot$13.00
- 4th13Diamond ShowCourtney Bellamy$12.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Damehood | 15 | Jai Williams | Chris Anderson | 56.5kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 17 | Riez Souvent | 4 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 58kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 15 | Sheraquay | 5 | Montana Philpot | J W Mason | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Diamond Show | 13 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 20 | Ready To Ignite | 8 | L J Mayfield-Smith | 56kg | $14.00 | |
| 6th | 6 | Kundabung | 10 | Ryan Maloney | C J Waller | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 18 | Bertus | 16 | Mark Du Plessis | K C Anderson | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Billionair Baby | 1 | Corey Sutherland | P P Jenkins | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Mad Ana | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Michael Morrison | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Thee Creek | 7 | Adin Thompson | P & W Hulbert | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 11th | 21 | Frothsay | 3 | S A Dwyer | 54kg | $151.00 | |
| 12th | 19 | Summit | 12 | C J Waller | 56kg | $15.00 | |
| 13th | 4 | Superhero | 9 | Benjamin Osmond | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 14th | 5 | Fort William | 6 | Chelsea Baker | K R Kemp | 57kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Better Be Nordy | 19 | Peter G Sinclair | 61.5kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Oriente | 11 | Jeff Dunn | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Automne Tree | 20 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Rustemo | 17 | Michael Rodd | K A Lees | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Barcelo | 18 | Jaden Lloyd | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Davikar | 14 | Robbie Dolan | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Swag | 18 | Michael Freedman | 58kg |
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