Doomben   24 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

Country Music Raceday on Sale Now Maiden Plate 2070m

Track: SOFT 6   Clear (Max: 22)   Rail: +11m Entire.  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Benzino leading the way. SECRET FENKEL (7) is unlucky to still be a maiden hitting the top-four at his past five outings and strikes a very winnable contest here. Has placed around this circuit, rock-hard fit and maps ideally for this from gate three. Ticks a few boxes for a race like this. BENZINO (1) has had a few chances but has been right there at the past couple of efforts and looks to be working up to a maiden victory. Looms as the main danger. HOPEFUL CAUSE (4) hit the frame for the first time last start and appears to be improving with racing. In the mix. BLUE POLES (10) gets Melbourne Cup-winning rider Dolan in the saddle which is significant over this staying journey. Respect any market confidence. CLENCH (2) best of the rest despite the sticky draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Secret Fenkel to shed the maiden tag.
1 24242 BENZINO
GARY DUNCAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs W M Duncan & S J Towler
At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on June 14 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2.25 len behind Cool Drinks carrying 55.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on May 24 over 2200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Verry Stella with 57kg at $16. Rates well on best form.
4
BEN THOMPSON
Red, White Star, Sleeves And Cap
2 6x543 CLENCH
BILLY HEALEY
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
N Walker
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 13 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1890m, 3 len behind I'm So Elegant carrying 58.5kg at $4.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Poly Mdn-Sw on May 17 over 1400m, 3 len behind Problematical carrying 58.5kg at $10. Sure to be about the money.
9
CEJAY GRAHAM
Orange, Black And White 113 Racing Logo, Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 57454 FUTURE HERO
LAURIE RICHARDSON
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
B V Stenner
Most recently 4th of 8 at Beaudesert Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Difronzo with 58kg at $14. Before that 5th of 8 at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1350m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Switz with 55kg at $31. Place best.
1
COREY SUTHERLAND
Green And White Hoops, Black Sleeves, Gold Cap
4 643 HOPEFUL CAUSE
MICHAEL MORRISON
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Dovedeen Pty Ltd (Mgr: E J Hartley)
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind She Can Soar carrying 58kg at $10. The race before that 4th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1710m, slow going 2.25 len behind Gratification with 58kg at $12. Sure to be thereabouts.
6
BRANDON LERENA
Black, Red Sash, Striped Sleeves And Cap
5 x9670 MEADE'S CAFE
DAVID MURPHY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
T R Neale, R J Grimsey, M J Edwards, G D Scofield, G Layton, C Vaughan, J F Vaughan, Walsh Bloodstock & L Banaghan
Last start 10th of 12 at Sunshine Coast 3yo Mdn on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 11 len behind Golden Eyes with 52kg at $31. The run before that raced on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 8 at this track Cg&E Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1350m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Switz carrying 54.5kg at $31. Struggling to make a case.
9
Gold, Navy Blue Halves, Sleeves And Cap, Gold Cuffs
6 09960 OLE ALI
MICHAEL HEMMINGS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Bileena Stud (Mgr: Mrs N R Hemmings), N E Richards, F J Natoli, A F Natoli, B M Burgess & K Strange
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading to run last of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 2200m, on a wet track; 14 len behind She Can Soar carrying 58kg at $101. The race before that 6th of 10 at Toowoomba Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1890m, 9 len behind Cryption's Desire carrying 58kg at $101. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
2
CHELSEA BAKER
Dark Green, Orange Stripes And Sleeves, Dark Green Cap
7 x2342 SECRET FENKEL
MARCUS WILSON
3YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
M J Wilson, J R Makepeace, B L Hannon, G Schouten, Mrs C A Smith, J G Crook & G A Bogie
Last start 2nd of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 2200m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind She Can Soar with 58kg at $2.10. Before that 4th of 12 at Ipswich 3yo Hcp on May 21 over 2180m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Norty Forty carrying 52kg at $21. Ready to break through.
3
BORIS THORNTON
Light Blue, Red Peace Symbol, Sleeves And Cap
8 37695 SHIP HAPPENS
JAMIE BAYLISS
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Sail on Sunset Syndicate (Mgr: P S Conley)
Most recently 5th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on June 14 over 1600m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Cool Drinks carrying 54kg at $13. The race before that 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on May 24 over 2200m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Verry Stella with 56kg at $31. Cannot entertain.
5
FREDERICK LARSON
Blue, Yellow Horseshoe And Anchor, Collar And Sleeves, Blue Stars, Quartered Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
9 88956 LA GRACIA
JAMIE BAYLISS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
R S Campbell, D W Bailey, Ms J C Ellis, J Ryan, Ms K L Hunkin, B D Blair, J R Bayliss & Mrs S Blair
Most recently 6th of 8 at Sunshine Coast Mdn on June 14 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Cool Drinks carrying 54kg at $17. The start before that 5th of 10 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1690m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Wedding Vow with 56.5kg at $17. Other runners offer much more appeal.
10
JAKE BAYLISS
Blue, Cerise Band, Yellow Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
10 727 BLUE POLES
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
4YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Belannah Stud (Mgr: G S Charny), R J M Suvesa, M F O'Donoghue, Farah Racing (Mgr: Mrs J L Farah), P C Egan, S M Duchen, A Green, R A W Woods, May Go Fast (Mgr: D V Keady), Mrs C Scerri, J S Macmillan, Irwin Racing (Mgr: M R A Irwin) & Archibald Racing (Mgr: R K Archibald)
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Ipswich Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1710m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Gratification carrying 56kg at $6. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Bathurst Mdn on May 12 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Six Kings with 56.5kg at $11. Major player in this line up.
7
ROBBIE DOLAN
Turquoise, White Spots
11 34478 FIVE OF US
SCOTT MORRISEY
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
W J Wiggins & Mrs M T Wiggins
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Gold Coast Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 2200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind She Can Soar carrying 54kg at $14. The run before that ran second last of 8 at Ipswich 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 21 over 1690m, on heavy track; 9 len behind Bon Vader with 56kg at $21. Looking to others.
8
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Royal Blue, White Diamond With Black W Over R, White Sleeves