We’re back to Doomben this weekend for another quality nine-race metropolitan program.
The track is rated in the Soft (5) range at publish, while the rail will be set out 4.5 metres around the entire course.
Read on for this week’s Doomben preview, tips and best bets.
BLUEPINOT is the one for me in an open race to launch Saturday’s Doomben program.
Bluepinot has mixed his form a little this time in, but he did manage to strike in BM70 company here most notably, and he’s raced well around some credible opposition.
In peak order this week and out to the mile, and with some relief in the weights under Jace McMurray, he has claims.
| 2. Bluepinot (8) J: Jace Mcmurray 61kg 31707T: Chris Waller | |||
| Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 8 at this track Cl6-Sw on July 18 over 1350m, slow going 2 len behind Dirty Dancing with 57kg at $9. The run before that 10th of 14 at Sunshine Coast Bm80 on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Balance The Books carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Deserves one more chance in this easier race. | |||
Happy to give CORMAC T another chance in Brisbane this weekend.
He’s another one that has mixed his form a little of late, but we know how good Cormac T can be at his best, and he’s a multiple winner in strong Saturday metro company.
There’s no doubting his fitness this week, 2200m is ideal and with McMurray’s claim, he gets into the race well under the conditions.
| 2. Cormac T (10) J: Jace Mcmurray 60.5kg 73029T: Annabel & Rob Archibald | |||
| Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 12 at Rosehill Bm78 on July 18 over 2400m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Le Troisir carrying 54kg at $5.50. The race before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 17 at Rosehill Bm78 on July 4 over 2000m, slow going 0.5 len behind Anythink Goes carrying 53.5kg at $26. Can do much better in this easier race. | |||
YET HE MOVES is fit, and in my opinion, ready to win at Doomben this week.
He’s been a good performer for the Waller yard for several seasons now, and while he is yet to record a win this time in, several of his recent performances have suggested another victory isn’t far away.
He gets out to a suitable trip this week and is drawn to effect.
| 1. Yet He Moves (4) J: Ben Thompson 60kg 03974T: Chris Waller | |||
| Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track Hcp on July 18 over 1615m, slow going 2 len behind Esjay with 56kg at $18. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm in the LR Tatts Mile Qlty on June 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sun God with 54kg at $31. Has been racing well. Looms as a genuine threat out to this trip. | |||
BOONIE BOOM has opened a clear and justifiable favourite in the market ahead of Doomben Race 4.
While she has only made one appearance at the races so far, Bonnie Boom trialled up extremely well and put the writing on the wall with an easy win in maiden company a couple of weeks ago.
With natural improvement, something like this is the next logical step for her.
| 4. Boonie Boom (3) J: Ben Thompson 58.5kg 1T: Tony Gollan | |||
| Claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 1.1 len at Eagle Farm 2yo F Mdn-Sw July 15 over 1000m defeating Sarigan carrying 58kg at $4.40. Speedy customer who can get the job done again. | |||
With a case to be made for a few of them in this contest, I’ve ultimately put southern state raider FORMAL on top.
Formal doesn’t win out of turn, but he’s returned to action in typically competitive form this time and hasn’t been far away at any of his four runs back, all in stronger Sydney company.
He’ll likely go back from barrier 9 and with clear air in the straight, he’s certainly one that can be fighting out the finish of something like this.
| 4. Formal (9) J: Taylor Marshall 60kg x3443T: Nathan Doyle | |||
| Dual acceptor. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Rosehill Cg&E Bm78 on July 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Polyglot with 53.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at Canterbury 4yo+ Bm72 on June 17 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Island Dec with 56.5kg at $9. Big chance against a field of this quality. | |||
GRINZINGER CHAMP looks to be a pretty clear standout top pick in this contest, in my opinion.
The Wootton Basset filly picked off some nice races for Danny O’Brien last time in, while the decision to move her north has already paid dividends.
She worked home well behind a good one in Sword Of Legacy at Eagle Farm in June, while she was an easy winner over this route at her second appearance for Jack Bruce.
Fitter third-up this week, she’s my best bet on the program.
| 1. Grinzinger Champ (4) J: Ben Thompson 60kg 15×41T: Jack Bruce | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm 3yo Qlty on June 27 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Sword Of Legacy carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.2 len at this track 3yo F Hcp July 18 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Spirit Of Barty carrying 54.5kg at $4.20. Going great guns and win again. | |||
DAGGERS can record another win at Doomben this week.
He’s been a consistent performer since arriving in Queensland and is yet to miss the placings in six starts for the Tony Gollan yard, winning twice, including what was an easy watch for favourite backers in the last here at Doomben a fortnight ago.
In peak order, he need only hold his form to be in the finish again.
| 1. Daggers (6) J: Leah Martyn 60.5kg 31331T: Tony Gollan | |||
| Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track Cl6 July 18 over 1615m on a soft track defeating Cunnamulla Fella carrying 59kg at $2.50. The race before that crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 3rd of 11 at Ipswich Cl6 on June 20 over 1350m, slow going 1.3 len behind Quothquan carrying 58kg at $2.35. No reason he cannot get the job done again. | |||
ZOUBABY takes winning form into the penultimate race at Doomben on Saturday.
She stripped fitter with a fair performance without threatening first up on Ipswich Cup Day, and Zoubaby was far stronger when hitting the line to win over this route at her only other start this time.
She’s treated well under handicap conditions this week, while she’s a hard that tends to improve with a couple of runs under her belt.
| 13. Zoubaby (6) J: Ben Thompson 52kg 27×61T: Tony Gollan | |||
| Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 11 at Ipswich Bm78 on June 20 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Balance The Books with 59.5kg at $8. Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.0 len at this track Cl6-Sw July 11 over 1110m defeating Pre Eminence carrying 55kg at $7. Racing well. Up in class but with no weight can win again. | |||
TOO MANY THOUGHTS is second up and open to improvement ahead of the last at Doomben this week.
The consistent son of So You Think has missed placing just twice in ten trips to the races sin debuting, and he returned to action with a fine effort to finish a length behind Taltarni Fields here a fortnight ago.
Stripping fitter, he’s drawn to receive every chance again this week under Taylor Marshall.
| 9. Too Many Thoughts (5) J: Taylor Marshall 54kg 112×3T: Billy Healey | |||
| Second-up. First-up after five months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track 1Mw on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Taltarni Fields carrying 54kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Cl2 on November 22 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind North Court carrying 59.5kg at $2.90. Has a solid strike rate and is a leading player again. | |||