★ Top pick2nd
7Urban Princess
With a quality hoop aboard and manageable barrier, she rates the most likely winner.
Queensland · Wednesday 5 August 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.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won6/875%
Top pick placed8/8100%
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Become A BRC Member Mdn Plate
12:33 local1650mMaiden$40,000
Winner5. BossiriSP $21.00
2nd pick3rd
6Highland Kitty
Highland Kitty is the model of consistency in this field with four runner-up finishes from her past nine starts. A host of placings without a win is a slight concern, but she rates as a strong each-way threat to the top selection.
3rd pick5th
3Steady On
Value pick6th
1Kalamia King
Kalamia King is quietly building a strong placing record with three consecutive top-3 finishes. Represents value against the more fancied runners.
- 1st5BossiriGeorgina Cartwright$21.00
- 2nd7Urban PrincessMichael Rodd$3.70
- 3rd6Highland KittyJace McMurray$3.00
- 4th8WingeandwinJag Guthmann-Chester$9.50
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Bossiri | 2 | Georgina Cartwright | Taylah Mackinnon | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Urban Princess | 6 | Michael Rodd | Brent Gray | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 6 | Highland Kitty | 7 | Jace McMurray | Jacob Leach | 55kg | $3.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Wingeandwin | 1 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 3 | Steady On | 4 | Ben E Thompson | Jimmy Downes | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Kalamia King | 5 | Bailey Wheeler | J W Zielke | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Wild Bean | 3 | Leslie Tilley | P J Wallace | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Lottery Link | 3 | Taylor Marshall | R L Heathcote | 58.5kg |
Mekka Raceday 22 August Mdn Plate
13:08 local1350mMaiden$40,000
Winner2. Dragon MagicSP $5.00
★ Top pick2nd
8Raging Raider
A clear top selection for the win.
2nd pick3rd
6Ted Lasso
A genuine threat to Raging Raider if it progresses as expected second-up.
3rd pick6th
3Grieve Road
Grieve Road has some solid underlying form with a placing at Ipswich, but the concerning last-start effort and wide barrier temper enthusiasm. Included as a form-based each-way threat given the drop back in tempo expectations, but with lower confidence than the top two.
Value pickWon
2Dragon Magic
Dragon Magic's inside barrier is a genuine map advantage at Doomben, and second-up runners with this trainer/jockey link often step forward.
- 1st2Dragon MagicMichael Rodd$5.00
- 2nd8Raging RaiderBen E Thompson$1.75
- 3rd6Ted LassoNozi Tomizawa$10.00
- 4th9Weona SatonoAshley Butler$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dragon Magic | 1 | Michael Rodd | S A Dwyer | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Raging Raider | 5 | Ben E Thompson | Paul Butterworth | 56kg | $1.75 |
| 3rd | 6 | Ted Lasso | 7 | Nozi Tomizawa | Allan Chau | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Weona Satono | 6 | Ashley Butler | David Vandyke | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Madame Doubtfire | 3 | Rob Thorburn | R J Meunier | 53kg | $101.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Grieve Road | 9 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Perfect Tension | 4 | Chelsea Baker | Allan Chau | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 4 | One Last Song | 8 | Olivia Kendal | Michael Morrison | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 1 | Bintang Tiger | 2 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Ms P Campbell | 58kg |
The Gibson Mdn Hcp
13:43 local1350mMaiden$40,000
Winner4. Had It AllSP $4.00
★ Top pick2nd
1Moscow Mule
Barrier 8 is a mild concern on a track favouring inside gates, but tactical speed and current fitness should allow it to sit forward of midfield.
2nd pickWon
4Had It All
Had It All has been knocking on the door with genuine placings, including a solid 3rd at today's exact track and distance last start. The weight drop to 56kg and reapplied winkers suggest positive intent from the stable.
999th pickScratched
8Edge Of Infinity
The layoff is a mild concern, but the mare has been racing consistently without a break longer than this, and her placing form across multiple tracks suggests she is capable of featuring in a moderate-tempo affair.
Value pick4th
2Kuia Ma
Kuia Ma is quietly progressive, running two placings from its last two starts and drawing perfectly in barrier 2 for a track that rewards handy, inside runners. The unknown distance step-up is a mild query, but the horse has performed at 1400m previously without issue.
- 1st4Had It AllJace McMurray$4.00
- 2nd1Moscow MuleBen E Thompson$2.20
- 3rd9Cautionary TailRobbie Dolan$18.00
- 4th2Kuia MaLeah Martyn$6.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Had It All | 7 | Jace McMurray | J P Wallace | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Moscow Mule | 8 | Ben E Thompson | M J Dunn | 60kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 9 | Cautionary Tail | 3 | Robbie Dolan | Marcus Wilson | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Kuia Ma | 2 | Leah Martyn | J R Bayliss | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Lottery Link | 1 | Michael Rodd | R L Heathcote | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Isla Delilah | 5 | Cejay Graham | Chris & Corey Munce | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Prophet Of Destiny | 6 | Mark Du Plessis | Chris Anderson | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 3 | St Andrews | 9 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Ms P Campbell | 59kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Edge Of Infinity | 4 | Jake Bayliss | C J Waller | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Weona Satono | 8 | David Vandyke | 55kg |
Sky Racing (Bm65)
14:18 local1650mBenchmark 65$38,000
Winner8. WounderSP $4.40
★ Top pick3rd
3Rosso Levanto
Rosso Levanto arrives in career-best form, having won last start from a similar grade and now stepping up to BM65 off a plum inside barrier. Class rise is a query, but the upward trajectory outweighs this.
2nd pickWon
8Wounder
Wounder drops in grade after solid runs against stronger Sydney opposition, showing professional, consistent form without truly breaking through.
3rd pick8th
1Flying Bat
The inside barrier suits the Doomben tactical-speed bias. Limited Doomben-specific form is the query, but the substantial class relief provides a solid edge over similarly-performed rivals.
Value pick6th
6Gagnante Enchere
Weight relief at 53kg is a plus.
- 1st8WounderEmily Lang$4.40
- 2nd2Carnegie HillJace McMurray$8.50
- 3rd3Rosso LevantoJag Guthmann-Chester$4.00
- 4th4Empire Of ArtBen E Thompson$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Wounder | 6 | Emily Lang | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Carnegie Hill | 7 | Jace McMurray | Michael Freedman | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Rosso Levanto | 1 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | David Vandyke | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Empire Of Art | 8 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Classique Gal | 2 | Daniel Moor | B W Brown | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Gagnante Enchere | 5 | Montana Philpot | S A Dwyer | 53kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Mosamour | 4 | Jake Bayliss | C J Waller | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Flying Bat | 3 | Leah Martyn | Allan Chau | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
Country Music Raceday 15 August Hcp (C3)
14:53 local2060mClass 3$38,000
Winner2. Diamond ShowSP $2.70
★ Top pick2nd
8Sarah's Sonnets
Sarah's Sonnets presents the strongest form case with a 43% win rate from just 7 starts and a genuine improving trend, capped by a last-start win. Minor class rise is not a concern given the quality of form shown. Represents the best blend of upside and reliability in this field.
2nd pickWon
2Diamond Show
Diamond Show is the most consistent runner in the race, placing second in three straight runs at this exact grade. The ideal inside barrier suits Doomben's track bias perfectly. The main query is finishing off the placing habit, but the map and current form make her a strong each-way and place threat.
999th pickScratched
1Amplify
Amplify arrives with drop in class quality and an excellent record on Good tracks specifically. First-time blinkers and a clean barrier draw add to the case, though the horse's form has been patchy across different conditions.
Value pick5th
5Trump Card
- 1st2Diamond ShowCourtney Bellamy$2.70
- 2nd8Sarah's SonnetsMark Du Plessis$3.70
- 3rd7Cast PartyDaniel Moor$8.50
- 4th11LauncherRobbie Dolan$15.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Diamond Show | 1 | Courtney Bellamy | Chris & Corey Munce | 53kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 8 | Sarah's Sonnets | 8 | Mark Du Plessis | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 54.5kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 7 | Cast Party | 10 | Daniel Moor | S W Kendrick | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Launcher | 6 | Robbie Dolan | Allan Chau | 53.5kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Trump Card | 2 | Ashley Butler | David Vandyke | 55.5kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 9 | Aboveforty | 4 | Taylor Marshall | Ms P Campbell | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 12 | O'caldino | 9 | Georgina Cartwright | Christos Zintilis | 52.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Lord Protector | 3 | Ron Stewart | Vishan Venkaya | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Rugby | 12 | Micheal Hellyer | Nick Keal | 56kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Amplify | 5 | Ben E Thompson | C Maher | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Brilliant Knight | 13 | Cassandra Schmidt | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Vermeer | 7 | Harrison Shaw | Stephen & Jordan Lee | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Old Faithful | 11 | Cejay Graham | S W Kendrick | 54kg |
DrinkWise Hcp (C1)
15:28 local1200mClass 1$38,000
Winner9. ZaliqueSP $2.90
★ Top pickWon
9Zalique
Inside barrier and tactical speed suit the Doomben track perfectly. Despite the step up in class, the raw ability on display suggests this is more than accounted for. Fair top selection on both form and suitability grounds.
2nd pick2nd
6Swift Duke
Swift Duke arrives well placed with a genuine class drop after competitive runs in stronger company. A safe each-way type contender with genuine winning claims.
3rd pick7th
3Abraham
Abraham is a professional performer with excellent management runs and specific Doomben form, including a win at the track.
Value pick5th
4City Gold Field
- 1st9ZaliqueDaniel Moor$2.90
- 2nd6Swift DukeDanny Peisley$3.40
- 3rd1DyamiLeah Martyn$11.00
- 4th8La ProfeciaEmily Lang$10.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Zalique | 3 | Daniel Moor | M J Dunn | 57.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Swift Duke | 4 | Danny Peisley | Ben Ahrens | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 3rd | 1 | Dyami | 6 | Leah Martyn | Chris Anderson | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 8 | La Profecia | 1 | Emily Lang | T J Gollan | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | City Gold Field | 2 | Jace McMurray | Billy Healey | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Ralos Star | 5 | Mark Du Plessis | Julie Harris | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Abraham | 8 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Nick Keal | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Teelg | 7 | Boris Thornton | Matthew Hoysted | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Starward | 10 | Olivia Kendal | Ms S Murdoch | 53kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Kadesky | 11 | Ben E Thompson | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Yes Donald Yes | 9 | Cejay Graham | Jack Bruce | 58.5kg |
XXXX Gold Hcp (C1)
16:03 local1200mClass 1$38,000
Winner16. GeitzSP $21.00
★ Top pick2nd
6Don't Doubt Missy
Don't Doubt Missy draws well in barrier 4, ideally suited to the Doomben bias favouring forward positioning. Consistent recent form including a last-start win, moderate tempo suits its tactical speed. Class rise is a query but the profile of positive placings suggests she can measure up in Class 1 company fresh off a spell.
2nd pick3rd
11Stein
Stein has course form advantage at Doomben with a strong distance/track record and is dropping in class from Open company. Currently racing fresh without a spell interruption, giving reliable fitness. Barrier 7 is workable under the track bias. A repeat of recent placing form against similar-level rivals makes this a strong each-way thought.
3rd pick5th
8Mythology
Mythology arrives in career-best form after a narrow last-start win and carries a red-hot rider in Ben Thompson. Barrier 6 suits the Doomben bias for forward racing.
Value pick12th
12Mandriana
Mandriana is lightly raced with an unblemished placing record and looks to have genuine tactical speed, evidenced by a dominant front-running win last start.
- 1st16GeitzMark Du Plessis$21.00
- 2nd6Don't Doubt MissyMichael Rodd$5.00
- 3rd11SteinTahlia Fenlon$4.20
- 4th3She OursCourtney Bellamy$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 | Geitz | 10 | Mark Du Plessis | Tony & Maddysen Sears | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Don't Doubt Missy | 4 | Michael Rodd | R L Heathcote | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Stein | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Chris & Corey Munce | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 3 | She Ours | 9 | Courtney Bellamy | L J Mayfield-Smith | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Mythology | 6 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Vanessi | 1 | Jake Bayliss | C J Waller | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Strada Varenna | 14 | Leah Martyn | T J Gollan | 58kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 15 | Katie Aine | 5 | Chris & Corey Munce | 56kg | $6.50 | |
| 9th | 14 | Iced Chocolate | 8 | Ashley Butler | David Vandyke | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Mehretu | 18 | Daniel Moor | T J Gollan | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Capital Chord | 2 | Cejay Graham | David Vandyke | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Mandriana | 13 | Taylor Marshall | P J Wallace | 57kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Chatterley | 15 | Jace McMurray | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Tam Na Ghar | 11 | Emily Lang | Jack Bruce | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Mercatello | 19 | T J Gollan | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Diva Las Vegas | 11 | Michael Freedman | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Swanfels | 16 | Desleigh Forster | 55.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Ocean Joy | 17 | Ms L Powell | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Shown The Door | 12 | Ben Ahrens | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 20 | Red Moon Rising | 3 | Chris Anderson | 54.5kg |
Ladbrokes Odds Surge Hcp (C3)
16:38 local1350mClass 3$38,000
Winner8. Land BankSP $3.20
★ Top pickWon
8Land Bank
Land Bank presents the strongest overall case on form and map. Drawn perfectly in barrier 2, he should sit forward and get the run of the race under a red-hot Ben Thompson. Recent form is rock-solid with consistent top-3 finishes, and while stepping up slightly in grade, his class ceiling appears more than sufficient.
2nd pick4th
13Flaxlands
Flaxlands arrives in career-best form, having just won impressively at Doomben. The mare is trending upward with consistent placings and a track/distance winning record. Class rise is the main query, but the raw improvement trend outweighs this concern.
3rd pick2nd
4Shelstein
Shelstein offers professional, consistent form with genuine claims through his proven synergy with Doomben at this exact distance. While he hasn't scored recently, his placing consistency and suitable barrier draw make him a solid each-way threat in an open race. Second-up assessment is a slight query given no wins from three attempts fresh off a break.
Value pick6th
2Detrimental
- 1st8Land BankBen E Thompson$3.20
- 2nd4ShelsteinJag Guthmann-Chester$7.50
- 3rd10PossibilitiesEmily Lang$31.00
- 4th13FlaxlandsJake Bayliss$6.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Land Bank | 2 | Ben E Thompson | T J Gollan | 55.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Shelstein | 6 | Jag Guthmann-Chester | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 10 | Possibilities | 3 | Emily Lang | C J Waller | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Flaxlands | 7 | Jake Bayliss | C J Waller | 54.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Artful Persuasion | 9 | Jace McMurray | J C Smerdon | 55.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Detrimental | 12 | Cejay Graham | K M Schweida | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 9 | Bolshevic Road | 5 | Taylor Marshall | R L Heathcote | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Lovey Dovey | 10 | Leah Martyn | C J Waller | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Warna | 4 | Daniel Moor | S W Kendrick | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Cambridge Bay | 1 | Mark Du Plessis | P & W Hulbert | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Too Hot To Torque | 11 | Michael Rodd | M J Dunn | 58kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Certified Copy | 10 | Richard Laming | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Youwroteuponit | 14 | Cassandra Schmidt | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Heart 'n' Power | 8 | Jason Edwards | 54kg |
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