Tengun Tommy presents the strongest form case in the race - a lightly raced two-year-old with two wins from three starts, including a track win at Doomben in Open class.
Queensland · Saturday 18 July 2026
Doomben tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 9 races at Doomben. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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The Gibson Hcp
Fearless Win brings the deepest and most versatile form of any runner, including a Doomben win and creditable runs in stakes company.
- 1st1Tengun TommyBen E Thompson$1.75
- 2nd11My Girl MarleyTaylor Marshall$13.00
- 3rd3High ProphetAshley Butler$8.00
- 4th12CascadingCejay Graham$4.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Tengun Tommy | 12 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 59.5kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 11 | My Girl Marley | 4 | Taylor Marshall | K M Schweida | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | High Prophet | 8 | Ashley Butler | Troy Pascoe | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 12 | Cascading | 1 | Cejay Graham | Billy Healey | 53.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 5 | Syrian Diamond | 2 | Jake Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Fearless Win | 11 | Mark Du Plessis | Allan Chau | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Hidden Whisper | 3 | Leah Martyn | L F Birchley | 52kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Jungle Rhythm | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | L F Birchley | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Doubtwilly | 9 | S W Kendrick | 56kg | $61.00 | |
| Scr | 7 | Sky Jest | 7 | Michael Rodd | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | True Intent | 5 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | S B Laming | 55kg | |
| Scr | 10 | By Force | 10 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54.5kg |
Country Music Raceday On Sale Now (Bm70)
Moonan Quartz is flying with back-to-back dominant wins and a clear soft-track affinity (3 wins from 5 soft starts).
While his soft-track win record is unproven, his placing consistency and second-up efficiency make him a robust each-way and place threat behind the top pick.
Tornado Express arrives in solid form with a recent win and course experience on soft ground at Doomben.
Puff 'n' Harry is racing above recent placings with genuine improving form and a course-proven profile at Doomben.
- 1st6Moonan QuartzJace McMurray$3.00
- 2nd3Puff 'n' HarryCraig Newitt$11.00
- 3rd5Tornado ExpressCorey Sutherland$7.50
- 4th1Mirra ImpactBenjamin Osmond$8.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Moonan Quartz | 8 | Jace McMurray | M J Lakey | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Puff 'n' Harry | 6 | Craig Newitt | Barry Lockwood & Emma-Jane Vincent | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Tornado Express | 4 | Corey Sutherland | Brent Gray | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 1 | Mirra Impact | 2 | Benjamin Osmond | Corey & Kylie Geran | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Seneschal | 7 | Jake Bayliss | S W Kendrick | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Contilda's Love | 1 | Taylor Marshall | G R Duncan | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 7th | 12 | In Society | 5 | Robbie Dolan | B J Dais | 52kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Can't Getwhatiwant | 10 | Leah Martyn | K R Kemp | 53kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Detrimental | 3 | Jasper Franklin | K M Schweida | 58kg | $3.60 |
| Scr | 8 | Ariat | 12 | Anthony Freeman | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Crusader Voyage | 9 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Electric Arrow | 8 | K R Kemp | 55.5kg |
Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Hcp
Moshulu Spirit presents the strongest formline in the race with three straight wins including a narrow Doomben victory on Soft. Proven wet-track performer with a red-hot young jockey partnership at 100% strike rate together. Barrier 7 is workable in a moderate tempo race, and the horse projects to be forward and competitive at the key 400m mark. Class rise is the query but the trajectory strongly supports taking it on.
Fire Bomber comes into this race in career-best form, finishing a narrow second in an Open race just six days ago. The horse has shown he handles Soft conditions well with two wins from four attempts and draws the ideal inside gate to control its own destiny. A genuine top-three contender with the map and conditions in its favour.
Point Vega has a strong overall record including a Doomben win but the last-start effort was disappointing, finishing well beaten. Included as a value-adjacent contender given the talent on show.
- 1st3Point VegaMichael Rodd$7.00
- 2nd5Fire BomberJake Bayliss$3.80
- 3rd12RhetoricTaylor Marshall$21.00
- 4th2Moshulu SpiritBen E Thompson$4.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Point Vega | 4 | Michael Rodd | P P Jenkins | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Fire Bomber | 2 | Jake Bayliss | A J Edmonds | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 12 | Rhetoric | 3 | Taylor Marshall | R H Dart | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Moshulu Spirit | 7 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 59kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Too Hot To Torque | 10 | Jace McMurray | M J Dunn | 56.5kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Over Spray | 8 | Robbie Dolan | K M Schweida | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Venom Rush | 12 | Mark Du Plessis | Michael Morrison | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 9 | The Torque Xpress | 5 | Craig Newitt | M J Dunn | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Destinys Summit | 6 | Benjamin Osmond | B A Gentle | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Toro Chase | 1 | Montana Philpot | J W Mason | 51.5kg | $18.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Secret Sort | 11 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Donna Stanbridge | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Metal Man | 9 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 56kg |
BRC Community Venues (Bm70)
Stranglehold presents the strongest form case in the race - two smart wins in a row including last start at Ipswich on Soft ground, with the same successful stable/jockey combination retained. Proven wet-tracker with genuine upward trajectory, this is a horse whose current purple patch outweighs the step up in class. Best positioned form-wise to control or track the speed given the genuine leader shortage.
Techna arrives in career-best form, having just saluted at Eagle Farm on a Soft track, and draws to gain first-use of the rail from barrier 2 - a clear plus given Doomben's strong inside/forward bias.
His profile screams professional, reliable type who maps well into a genuine speed. Slight concern he's more placegetter than winner recently, but the drop in class and barrier suit.
- 1st19Benzino$5.00
- 2nd15Artful GirlTaylor Marshall$9.00
- 3rd12San GabrielMichael Rodd$6.00
- 4th7StrangleholdBenjamin Osmond$9.00
Full result · 15 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 19 | Benzino | 7 | G R Duncan | 56kg | $5.00 | |
| 2nd | 15 | Artful Girl | 5 | Taylor Marshall | K R Kemp | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | San Gabriel | 10 | Michael Rodd | R L Heathcote | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Stranglehold | 8 | Benjamin Osmond | Richard Laming | 59kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Enterprise Private | 14 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | K A Lees | 61kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Demarcay | 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Jeff Dunn | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 18 | Rugby | 6 | Craig Newitt | Nick Keal | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Farnborough | 13 | Corey Sutherland | Kristie Clark-Peoples | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Connecticut | 9 | Jake Bayliss | Corey & Kylie Geran | 61kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 20 | Alfa Dundee | 18 | Mark Du Plessis | Stephen Kirkwood | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 16 | Techna | 2 | Robbie Dolan | Chris & Corey Munce | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Divakara | 1 | Craig Newitt | S W Kendrick | 61kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Blacklist | 12 | Jasper Franklin | M D Griffith | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 14th | 14 | Grey Northern | 11 | Nozi Tomizawa | Corey & Kylie Geran | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 15th | 17 | Kiroro Peak | 16 | Scott Sheargold | Ms M Brosnan | 57kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Cormac T | 3 | Jace McMurray | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Marenaro | 9 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Dracena | 17 | Troy Pascoe | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Fioprospero | 17 | Ben E Thompson | Matthew Smith | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Cigar Man | 15 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Notes | 11 | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg |
Mekka Raceday On Sale Now Hcp
The class is consistent and she looks the most complete package.
Stein has been racing honestly in solid grade with three placings from her last five runs, showing she is competitive at a resurgent level. However her lack of a soft-track win and the step into open class racing are risk factors that temper her against Dragonne Rouge.
Grinzinger Champ arrives in career-best form with a string of wins/placings, and the jockey/trainer combination is firing. The main concern is barrier 13 at a track where inside draws hold a clear edge, and lack of proven soft-track form.
A genuine each-way proposition with upside.
- 1st6Grinzinger ChampBen E Thompson$4.20
- 2nd5Spirit Of BartyCejay Graham$5.50
- 3rd11LovecatsJake Bayliss$26.00
- 4th10CarbonaraTaylor Marshall$31.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Grinzinger Champ | 13 | Ben E Thompson | Jack Bruce | 54.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Spirit Of Barty | 7 | Cejay Graham | T J Gollan | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Lovecats | 12 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Carbonara | 11 | Taylor Marshall | R L Heathcote | 53.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Sequel | 6 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 53kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Stein | 2 | Mark Du Plessis | Chris & Corey Munce | 52.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 4 | La Bella Boom | 9 | Robbie Dolan | T J Gollan | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Dragonne Rouge | 8 | Michael Rodd | S A Dwyer | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 9th | 7 | Ekhidna | 4 | Ron Stewart | G R Duncan | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Ready For Aimee | 1 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 50kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 3 | Don'tdoubthelady | 3 | Craig Newitt | Todd Pollard | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Tassortium | 10 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Nick Keal | 51kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Sword Of Legacy | 5 | Jace McMurray | M J Dunn | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Our Huntress | 5 | Michael Freedman | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Starvecchio | 15 | Pat W Webster | 52kg |
Drinkwise Plate (C6)
John Rambo drops sharply in class from Listed company to Class 6, a major positive given he was competitive at the highest level. His soft track record is outstanding (5 wins from 12) and barrier 2 lets him sit forward in a slow-tempo race with no genuine leaders. Clear form-based top selection.
Robrick arrives in career-best form, having won last start with authority and showing a clear upward trajectory.
North Pole is a promising, lightly-raced stayer dropping in class with a strong recent record including wins, and a clearly favourable soft-track profile. Barrier 3 sets up a forward tactical run suited to the projected slow pace.
Soft track form is solid and he has won fresh from similar tactical positions.
- 1st8Dirty DancingJace McMurray$21.00
- 2nd3North PoleJag Guthmann-Chester$3.80
- 3rd2Just FlyingJake Bayliss$41.00
- 4th1John RamboCejay Graham$2.70
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Dirty Dancing | 4 | Jace McMurray | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | North Pole | 3 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | K M Schweida | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Just Flying | 6 | Jake Bayliss | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 1 | John Rambo | 2 | Cejay Graham | T J Gollan | 60kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 10 | Robrick | 5 | Michael Rodd | Gary Doughty | 55.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Winston Hills | 7 | Craig Newitt | Matthew Smith | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Bluepinot | 1 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Set To Shine | 8 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Ocean Alps | 7 | P L Shailer | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Mirra Impact | 9 | Corey & Kylie Geran | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Daggers | 11 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Just In Time | 5 | J C Deamer | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Pocketmoney | 7 | Benjamin Osmond | Chris & Corey Munce | 53kg |
XXXX (Rs1mw)
Taltarni Fields is the one to beat. Boasts a 50% win rate on soft and drops sharply in grade from Open company. His Doomben record is solid and he maps well from gate 3. Last start can be forgiven as first-up over an unsuitable trip. The weight is a query but class should prevail.
She maps ideally and carries just 52.5kg with Ben Thompson aboard. If she handles the going, she's the clear danger.
She's Exotic is a 50% career winner dropping sharply in grade after competing in BM80 and Listed company. Recent runs were not far behind in tougher races.
He is first-up from a 161-day spell with a 50% win rate fresh. His sole soft start was a win, and he ran well at Doomben last prep (2nd in BM70). From barrier 2 with 54kg, he will get every chance.
- 1st1Taltarni FieldsJace McMurray$6.00
- 2nd5She's ExoticCraig Newitt$3.60
- 3rd10Too Many ThoughtsAshley Butler$9.50
- 4th14Surprise HoneyBen E Thompson$4.40
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Taltarni Fields | 3 | Jace McMurray | K M Schweida | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | She's Exotic | 5 | Craig Newitt | M J Dunn | 55.5kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 10 | Too Many Thoughts | 2 | Ashley Butler | Billy Healey | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 14 | Surprise Honey | 8 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 52.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 3 | Beaux Rumble | 1 | Robbie Dolan | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Sultry Siren | 7 | Taylor Marshall | R L Heathcote | 52.5kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Break Free | 10 | Jake Bayliss | Matthew Hoysted | 53.5kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Electric Arrow | 9 | Fiona Sandkuhl | K R Kemp | 51kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Laydownlily | 4 | Tiffani Brooker | Taylah Mackinnon | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Maximum Vortex | 6 | Cejay Graham | Ethan Ensby | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | King Yoshi | 11 | Leah Martyn | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Scud | 13 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | P L Shailer | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Becamo | 14 | S A Dwyer | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Oberoi Princess | 12 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 52.5kg |
Sky Racing Hcp
Express Payment arrives in career-best form having just won at Sunshine Coast on a similar soft surface. The class rise is real but he has been building toward this and looks well placed to measure up.
Esjay's soft-track record is exceptional and he drops back from Listed grade into more suitable Open company. Recent runs at Bench level show he wins regularly when conditions suit, and this looks a query drop for him. Barrier 5 allows a forward, handy position which suits the Doomben bias strongly.
Despite modest recent finishing positions, the drop in class and proven track affinity make him a genuine each-way threat, though jockey recent form and barrier note temper full confidence.
- 1st3EsjayJace McMurray$5.00
- 2nd6Express PaymentCraig Newitt$5.50
- 3rd10GalanoTaylor Marshall$16.00
- 4th4Yet He MovesKyle Wilson-Taylor$18.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Esjay | 5 | Jace McMurray | Pat W Webster | 54.5kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Express Payment | 8 | Craig Newitt | R L Heathcote | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Galano | 6 | Taylor Marshall | M J Dunn | 52kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Yet He Moves | 7 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | C J Waller | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Felix The Scat | 1 | Mark Du Plessis | T J Gollan | 52kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Warby | 4 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 55kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 1 | The Inflictor | 2 | Corey Sutherland | C A Cousins | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Rising Pacific | 9 | Robbie Dolan | T J Gollan | 57kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Pasima | 10 | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Boys Night Out | 3 | Ron Stewart | M J Dunn | 52kg |
Ladbrokes Racing Extras In Multi Hcp (C6)
High Dandy is well-placed with the inside draw and a light weight. His last two runs are excellent, including a heavy-track win and a narrow second over 1600m. The main queries are a first look at Doomben and a slight class rise, but his form profile suggests he can handle it. Strong win contender.
However, the step up to 1615m is a genuine query, as is his lack of Doomben experience. He is likely to be in the finish but may find one better suited to the track and distance.
Eclair Awesome is the forgotten runner with a win at this very Doomben 1615m in April. She handles soft ground well and has a good strike rate here. Her recent runs have been mixed, but she was not far off in a BM85 last start.
Sosino is a genuine wet-track performer who won well at Doomben over a similar trip two runs back. He comes through a BM78 win at Ipswich and then a close fourth at Eagle Farm. The wide gate and class rise are concerns, but his soft-track record and Doomben win suggest he is capable at this level.
- 1st4DaggersBen E Thompson$2.50
- 2nd6Cunnamulla FellaMichael Rodd$8.50
- 3rd8High DandyCourtney Bellamy$4.40
- 4th10Eclair AwesomeTaylor Marshall$21.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Daggers | 2 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 59kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Cunnamulla Fella | 6 | Michael Rodd | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 8 | High Dandy | 1 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 10 | Eclair Awesome | 10 | Taylor Marshall | Jack Bruce | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Whisky Dream | 4 | Cejay Graham | K R Kemp | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Pocketmoney | 5 | Benjamin Osmond | Chris & Corey Munce | 52.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Pasima | 8 | Jasper Franklin | G Heinrich & B Rodgers | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Social Outcast | 3 | Craig Newitt | M J Dunn | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Naval Trader | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Matthew Hoysted | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Sosino | 11 | Jace McMurray | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 7 | Deep Respect | 7 | Ashley Butler | Jeff Dunn | 58kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Boys Night Out | 2 | Jake Bayliss | M J Dunn | 60kg | |
| Scr | 2 | Felix The Scat | 13 | Mark Du Plessis | T J Gollan | 60kg |
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