Doomben 16 May 2026
GOING: H(8)
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MORETON HIRE Class 6 Handicap 1350m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True Entire Course.. |
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Genuine pace with Midnight Dynamite taking up the running ahead of True To Form and Bunker Hut. Doomben will host the 9 race Metro card in Queensland this weekend, which includes the Group 1 Doomben 10000 over 1200m. The first is a class 6 Handicap worth 85K over 1350m. MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE (2) won by a nose fresh up at Randwick 3 weeks ago, and he is just as sharp second up. JMac has picked up the ride, and he is set to repeat. TRUE TO FORM (7) finished runner-up at Eagle Farm in a similar field to this 4 weeks ago, and he maps to receive a cosy run early on here. As long as the ground is not too wet, he can go one better. BUNKER HUT (1) is a consistent gelding who may not win often, but he has won his only start on this track. His last run was 6 weeks ago, and he can be relied upon to run his usual honest effort. COSMO CENTAURUS (4) will be chasing a hat-trick of wins, and he has the services of Zac Purton which is always a bonus. He climbs in weight but can still get the job done. BLAZING HARRY (9) won in lesser company by a head at Ipswich last start. Stick with him at odds. SUGGESTED PLAY: Midnight Dynamite to win this.
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BUNKER HUT
MICHAEL FREEDMAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG Darby Racing, F J Biviano, Chicken Dinner Punter Club, B Docherty, C J Duggan, Grand Reserve, G Michael, L A Noronha, R L Salvestro, Sir JA (Mgr: N W Champley), J Volpato, D Wilden-constantin, A S Worpel, Darby Racing Bunker Hut (Mgr: S G Darby), HuntyMcHud Racing, Thuzz Park Racing & M Rasmussen Racing well recently. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw on April 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Restonica with 57.5kg at $2.15. The race before that 4th of 8 at Kembla Grange Lillye - Bm94 on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Well Timed carrying 59.5kg at $4. Can turn things around. |
9 JACE MCMURRAY |
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MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE
BJORN BAKER 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG S G Darby, D Foote, Jimlee Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), M A Johnson, G R Lambert, M Munro, G D Prouten, D T Ristuccia, B Sarris, W R Schwaam, Steelies Racing (Mgr: Ms L Caff), Darby Racing Talented Miss (Mgr: S G Darby), Danakiki Racing (Mgr: L Proutsos), G E Norris & S Lambert Second-up. First-up after five months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 April 25 over 1200m defeating Mogul Monarch carrying 61kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Rosehill Bm72 on October 1 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Golden Straand with 61kg at $3.40. Can continue his winning ways. Has won second up in the past and is capable of building on that record. |
1 JAMES MCDONALD |
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BOYS NIGHT OUT
MATTHEW DUNN 5YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Hesket Bloodstock (Mgr: D J Moodie) Second run back. First-up after five months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on April 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cosmo Centaurus carrying 61kg at $71. Previously second-up 13th of 20 at Randwick in the LR Big Dance on November 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Gringotts with 53kg at $101. Has ability but will need to improve sharply. |
7 N RAWILLER |
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COSMO CENTAURUS
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs V A Heathcote, Ms R S Tyszkiewicz, Mrs D Groves, Mrs C A Bournon, Mrs N T Robson, Mrs J E De Pasquale, J L Becker, R Ciobo & S N Wood Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.2 len at Eagle Farm Bm85 May 2 over 1400m in the wet defeating Sultry Siren carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Eagle Farm Bm85 April 18 over 1200m defeating Soothsayer with 55kg at $7. Looms as a real threat. |
5 Z PURTON |
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ROBRICK
GARY DOUGHTY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG OnTrack Dorotea, P C McClintock, R J Lawlor, Dr D A Worthley, M C Power, V G Harink, D J McHugh, D J Bates, Mrs M D Bates, D Moretti, K J Gordon, G F Townsend, A Grigg, C W McFarlane, B Lawlor, Deanmeyer & Senditt Racing Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track Cg&E Cl3-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Let'sfacethemusic with 58.5kg at $8. Last start 8th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on May 2 over 1400m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Cosmo Centaurus with 60.5kg at $31. This line-up might test him. |
14 M RODD |
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VIMINELE
LINDSAY GOUGH 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M P A Bliss, Mrs V A Bliss, L R Cencig, G S Miles, Ms S M O'Connor, H J Gough, W C King, D B Flynn, M T Flynn, J Barnes, Mrs H Barnes, G J Stewart, R P Reilly, P R Richardson, Mrs M E Crosthwaite, C R Crosthwaite, Ms K A Mcleod, Ms A L Fitzgerald, T M Hanley & Mrs L Bath Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on April 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Cosmo Centaurus carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 11 at this track Cl6-Sw on September 6 over 1350m, 7 len behind Weigall Tiger carrying 58.5kg at $5. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
8 JAKE BAYLISS |
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TRUE TO FORM
KRIS LEES 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Australian Bloodstock (Mgr: L G Murrell), Salad Cream Racing, S Ryan, B T Moore, Pacco Boys, Stingo Group Racing, Go Bang, A King, J Trahair, LIV Punting, D Hilly, H Tam, Anycupwilldo 3, International Thoroughbred Alliance, True to Form, The Silverbacks, R Burton, We Bleed Green & J Lovett Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm Cl6-Sw on April 18 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Ten Deep with 57kg at $5. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on March 21 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Cho Oyu with 60.5kg at $6.50. Finds a nice race and can add to the strong recent record. |
2 TIM CLARK |
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EXPRESS PAYMENT
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Adrenaline Thoroughbreds No 1, D Cullen-Reid, T N Frost, S Ensbey, R J King, D A Lowrie, S J Bichel, R Haaring, G Maher, B J Artis, Midday Magic Five, Azzaliendi Racing, Coastal Life & Basic Enuff Second-up. First-up after four months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Ipswich Cl5 on April 29 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Click Click Boom with 59.5kg at $11. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Eagle Farm Bm78 October 11 over 1400m defeating Irama carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Fitter and worth consideration. |
3 TOMMY BERRY |
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BLAZING HARRY
BILLY HEALEY 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Kratzie Racing No 153 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Z Dockar-Clay, iThink Bloodstock (Mgr: B J Walker), J W O'Hagan, Viper Pit (Mgr: K Capewell), J Elliott, T Rodwell, D Kuhl & L Exelby Dual acceptor. Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track Cg&E Cl3-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Let'sfacethemusic with 58.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Ipswich Cg&E Cl3 April 29 over 1350m in soft going defeating The Bear with 59.5kg at $5.50. Key chance. |
9 DANIEL MOOR |
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SAMMY CONQUERS ALL
NOEL MAYFIELD-SMITH 4YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Mrs E J Mayfield-Smith, J A Curran, S F Frame & L W Reinhard Dual acceptor. Last start second last of 11 at Hawkesbury Bm88 on May 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Asgarda carrying 52kg at $17. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Warwick Farm Cg&E Bm72 on April 15 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Ready To Shine carrying 59.5kg at $12. A win doesn’t look likely. |
10 RON STEWART |
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RED DEFCON
MATT KROPP 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG J P Wagstaff Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start from last on the turn 7th of 11 at this track F&M Cl3-Sw on April 15 over 1200m, 2 len behind Time Of My Life with 57kg at $21. The start before that 10th of 12 at Gold Coast Gold Jewel on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind John Rambo with 53kg at $31. Hard to make a case. |
6 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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CONCOCTION
STIRLING OSLAND 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Ramsey Pastoral Pty Ltd (Mgr: S B Ramsey) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Armidale Bm66 March 29 over 1100m defeating Soobooco with 60kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at Armidale Bm66 on April 16 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Sensational Reward with 62kg at $1.85. Will need to do more. |
11 BEN THOMPSON |
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DREAM SMART
LIAM BIRCHLEY 4YO BROWN MARE 52.0KG A M Powell, T L Carmichael, J W McInally, W P Sim, P J Mccarthy, Ms H Stewardson, I McLean, C J Shannon, Roll Away Racing (Mgr: M Brinnand), Ms S Maher, Redngreenracing (Mgr: R W Byrne) & Miss C M Birchley Last start 7th of 13 at Rockhampton Fitzroy Qlty on May 5 over 1300m, 2 len behind Demon Award carrying 54kg at $3. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 13 at this track Bm78 on April 11 over 1350m, 6 len behind Grammar Lad carrying 57kg at $31. Worth following up. |
4 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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COUNT NICHOLAS
ADAM CAMPTON 6YO B/BR GELDING 52.0KG Y M Choi & W K Choi Dual acceptor. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Gold Coast Poly Bm58 May 2 over 1150m defeating Champagne Problems carrying 61kg at $1.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on April 25 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Heart And Spirit with 56kg at $5.50. May find this a bit rich. |
5 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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