We’re back to Doomben this Saturday, September 12th where ten races make up another quality metro program.
The track is rated in the Soft (5) range at publish, while the rail will be set out four metres around the entire course.
I’ve run the rule over the card, and you can find all of my Doomben best bets below.
SLIPSAIN (6) has been racing consistently this preparation, placing in each of his last five starts and finishing a close third over a mile at Eagle Farm most recently.
He draws barrier six for this assignment and gets a useful 2kg claim for Jai Williams, leaving him with just 56kg to carry.
With that recent consistency and a favourable setup, Slipsain looks ready to return to winning form.
| 11. Slipsain (6) J: Jai Williams 56kg 33223T: Peter & Will Hulbert | |||
| Dual acceptor. Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 9 in a Cl3-Sw at Eagle Farm on August 29 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Pure Alpha carrying 57kg at $8.50. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 11 in a Bm70 at this track on August 15 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind In Society with 55kg at $5.50. Knocking on the door and gets his chance to break through. | |||
DIAMOND SHOW (2) has been in excellent form this preparation, finishing runner-up at her three starts prior to breaking through with back-to-back victories.
She draws nicely in barrier two and gets in extremely well after Courtney Bellamy’s 3kg claim, giving her an attractive setup despite stepping up in grade.
In peak order, she gets plenty of ticks and can fight out the finish again.
| 9. Diamond Show (2) J: Courtney Bellamy 50kg 22211T: Chris & Corey Munce | |||
| Chasing a hat-trick. Last start settled well back; won by a long-neck in a Bm80 at this track on August 22 over 2200m defeating Fernao with 53kg at $5.50. The race before that came from midfield and won by 1.4 len in a Cl3 at this track on August 5 over 2060m defeating Sarah’s Sonnets with 53kg at $2.70. In career-best touch and will be there when asked. | |||
BARBRAY (7) has turned his preparation around with consecutive wins at Sunshine Coast over 1600m and Eagle Farm over 1815m, the latter coming in a strong BM70.
He did finish fourth at his latest start over 1600m in a BM85, but was beaten only 1.44 lengths and now looks well placed back in this grade.
Barbray looks capable of bouncing back strongly here and gets the nod on top.
| 11. Barbray (5) J: Jake Bayliss 56.5kg 54114T: Chris Waller | |||
| Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 10 in a Bm85 at Eagle Farm on August 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Livalittle carrying 53kg at $6.50. The start before that settled well back; won by a head in a Bm70 at Eagle Farm on August 8 over 1815m defeating I Am The Empire carrying 58.5kg at $3.70. Encouraging effort last start. Airborne since heading north and finds another suitable race. | |||
EXPRESS PAYMENT (3) has been racing in excellent form, winning the 1400m BM85 at the Sunshine Coast before going close in two strong handicap contests at Doomben and Eagle Farm.
He then produced a determined victory over 1600m at Doomben last start and continues to hold his strong and consistent form.
In peak order and from the low draw, he can fight out the finish again.
| 1. Express Payment (3) J: Michael Rodd 60kg 21221T: Robert Heathcote | |||
| Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck in a Hcp at this track on August 22 over 1600m defeating Cunnamulla Fella with 54kg at $2.80. The start before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 12 in a Hcp at Eagle Farm on August 8 over 1400m, neck behind Anemacore with 54kg at $6.50. Is as tough as old boots but is up against it with the big weight. | |||
FACUNDO (4) resumed with an impressive win over this route before finishing a solid third in a stronger Class 6 at Eagle Farm last start.
Gram has won each of his last five starts progressing through the grades, while Stanislaus also arrives off a placing and has shown enough to be competitive at this level.
Facundo should take improvement from his latest effort and looks well placed to return to the winner’s list.
| 3. Facundo (4) J: Emily Pozman 58.5kg 48×13T: Kelly Schweida | |||
| Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by a nose in a Cl5 at this track on July 22 over 1110m on a soft track defeating Paleface Ringo with 58kg at $2.35. Second-up 3rd of 10 in a Cl6 at Eagle Farm on August 8 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Surprise Honey with 57.5kg at $8. Right in the mix again. | |||
CINDERSEA (6) returns from a spell after a strong and consistent last preparation, enjoying three wins and four minor placings from her eight starts.
She’s had the benefit of a trial ahead of this suitable campaign launchpad, and she has won two of three previous fresh attempts.
Dominant Darcy also resumes and was excellent last time in, winning four of his last five starts, while Bonfire Spark has also been racing consistently and arrives in strong and consistent form.
| 2. Cindersea (5) J: Bella Youngberry 56.5kg 1123xT: Michael Freedman | |||
| Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Ipswich Bm78 June 20 over 1200m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Balance The Books with 55.5kg at $2.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.9 len Ipswich Cl2-Sw January 10 over 1100m defeating Jenchick Boom carrying 56kg at $4. Is a genuine winning hope. | |||
This looms as a wide-open affair with plenty of key chances engaged, including a couple of horses that are yet to gain a start.
All things considered, I thought that a fit HOPPER (10) looked a key chance once more.
Hopper returned from a break with a solid fourth in a strong BM70 at Eagle Farm before winning impressively over 1200m at the Sunshine Coast.
He was then fourth again in a BM85 at Eagle Farm last start, beaten just over three lengths, and should appreciate the drop back in grade here.
| 1. Hopper (10) Scratched: | |||
Having stripped fitter for four runs back from a break, ZOUPER FUND (2) looks well placed to strike this weekend at Doomben, in my opinion.
Zouper Fund has been building nicely this preparation, improving from ninth over 1100m at Caulfield to a close fifth over 1300m at Randwick before finishing a strong second over 1400m at Eagle Farm last start.
He was beaten less than a length by Larrikin Rogue on that occasion and a repeat of that performance would see him right in the finish again.
| 8. Zouper Fund (2) J: Jai Williams 56kg x4952T: Ciaron Maher | |||
| At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 in a Bm78 at Eagle Farm on August 29 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Larrikin Rogue carrying 58kg at $8. Before that 5th of 12 in a 4yo+ Bm78 at Randwick on July 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind So You Pence carrying 59kg at $7. Can put it all together this time. | |||
Another wide-open affair sees a capacity field step out over the 1110m including COMPEL (3), who puts an unbeaten record on the line.
While she has only made one appearance at the races so far, Compel showed ability at the trials prior to her sole start and put the writing on the wall with an easy win in maiden company here.
She does face an obvious rise in class, but she’s clearly good ability and upside, and she has drawn nice and low with Ryan Maloney retaining the ride.
| 6. Compel (3) J: Tahlia Fenlon 54kg 1T: Chris & Corey Munce | |||
| Getting off the mark on debut; won by 1.5 len in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at this track on August 26 over 1200m defeating Metric with 58kg at $8. Better for that experience and can make it back-to-back wins. | |||
POLYGLOT (1) finds another perfect race this week in my opinion.
Polyglot has mixed his recent form but has twice shown his best with dominant wins over 1100m at Rosehill, including a BM78 victory last month.
He then stepped into handicap company at Eagle Farm and worked home solidly for third over 1000m, beaten just 1.63 lengths by Town Crier.
In peak order and with options from the rails draw, he’s ideally placed again.
| 6. Polyglot (1) J: Taylor Marshall 54kg 71813T: Michael Freedman | |||
| Racing well recently. Last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 in a Hcp at Eagle Farm on August 29 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Town Crier carrying 53kg at $2.45. The race before that favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck in a Bm78 at Rosehill on August 15 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Off The Press with 60kg at $6. Is in this up to his ears on best form but he needs to find it. | |||
