Doomben   11 Feb 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

Magic Millions Digital BM68 Handicap 2240m

Track: SOFT6   Clear (Max: 31)   Rail: +9.5m Entire.  

Plenty of speed engaged with Vermilion Kirin, Bavarian Lady and Bitoftheblarney going forward ahead of Demarcay and Guarded Optimist. WHATJEUDOIN' (12) has hit a patch of form with a win and four seconds from his past five starts. Down in the weights and shouldn't be discounted lightly. DEMARCAY (9) is a consistent conveyance who has hit the top-five in 11 of his past 12 starts. Rock-hard fit and is a must for the exotics players. TECHNA (11) hasn't been too far away in recent outings and may earn some minor money from the favourable draw. LIBERTY PARK (7) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start running sixth at this track. Damien Thornton goes on and look for an improved run. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 12,9,11,7
1 7x074 GUARDED OPTIMIST
PAUL SHAILER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Newington Farm (Mgr: S Wilson), J R Makepeace, HJ Haydon, S Wilson, S M Watts, J M Hynes, S Haydon, Onestorm Racing (Mgr: G Felstead), Ms S Plangklang, S P Davis, T J Ferguson, R McMaster & P L Shailer
Most recently 4th of 9 at Eagle Farm Bm68 on February 4 over 1800m, 7 len behind So Long Farewell with 58kg at $31. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on January 24 over 1800m, 8 len behind Diamond Epic with 57.5kg at $21. Happy enough to avoid.
2
JASPER FRANKLIN
White, Black N F Motif And Armbands
2 x7009 PURE DEAL
BRETT BELLAMY
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
P J Wood
Last start eased back early on 9th of 12 at this track Bm65 on January 29 over 2050m, 10 len behind Livalittle carrying 59.5kg at $71. Before that 11th of 13 at Ballina Ballinacup on January 16 over 1590m, 10 len behind Hurstville Zagreb carrying 54kg at $201. Making up the numbers.
6
COURTNEY BELLAMY
Gold, Dark Green Braces and Armbands, Lime Green Cap
3 x7563 LENAPE VIBE
CHRIS WALLER
5YO  GR/B  GELDING 59.0KG
Hermitage (Mgr: Ms S M Clarke)
Half-brother to Group 2 winner Snitzanova. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on January 21 over 2190m, slow going 1.5 len behind Lovey Dovey with 59.5kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on December 26 over 2200m, slow going 3 len behind Wowit's Willywonka with 60kg at $31. Not far away last start. Worth including.
10
BENJAMIN OSMOND
Dark Green, Red Chevrons, Dark Green Chevrons Sleeves, Red Stripe Cap
4 33511 LOVEY DOVEY
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
B J Flannery, Mrs P A Flannery, T D Flannery & Q J Flannery
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.4 len at Ipswich Bm65 January 21 over 2190m in soft going defeating Ring Bearer with 58kg at $2.70. The run before that favourite; won by a nose at Ipswich Bm62 January 10 over 2150m defeating Aboveforty carrying 57.5kg at $3.60. Key runner who is expected to be in the finish.
10
A MALLYON
Light Blue, Bright Pink Stars, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
5 31143 BAVARIAN LADY
MARK CURRIE
7YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Mrs D T Currie, T Hughes & K Kurumaji
Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on January 24 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Diamond Epic with 57kg at $15. The run before that ran last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm70 on January 11 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Livalittle with 57kg at $8.50. Maybe a place.
7
ROB THORBURN
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
6 0x565 BITOFTHEBLARNEY
CHRIS WALLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A J A Bosma, P R Baker, T J Cunneen, P C Faul, G F Wade, C D Prescott, P J Barker, B F Grafas, J W D'Arcy, M A McLaughlan, Mrs C G Donaldson, Mrs L Robinson, Ms S E Stewart & A J Prescott
Last start 5th of 12 at this track Bm65 on January 29 over 2050m, 8 len behind Livalittle carrying 57kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 10 at Ipswich Cl3 on January 15 over 1680m, 2.5 len behind Burleigh Magic with 59kg at $7.50. Has ability and is a solid top-three hope on best figures.
9
BEN THOMPSON
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
7 73686 LIBERTY PARK
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
K Y E Yue
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track Bm65 on January 29 over 2050m, 8 len behind Livalittle carrying 60kg at $6. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Randwick Kensington 4yo+ Bm72 on January 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Harlow Mist carrying 57.5kg at $8.50. Can feature in the finish.
1
DAMIEN THORNTON
Turquoise, Gold Epaulettes, Gold And Turquoise Hooped Sleeves, Striped Cap
8 x5738 ALDEENAARY
ALLAN CHAU
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
H L Chau, Y Yang, K Vo, G R Youngberry & J Prosper
Most recently 8th of 12 at this track Bm65 on January 29 over 2050m, 10 len behind Livalittle carrying 56.5kg at $20. Before that 3rd of 8 at Ballina Bm66 on January 16 over 1900m, 4 len behind Jenni Moreese with 60kg at $5.50. Happy to risk.
11
COREY SUTHERLAND
Deep Red, Cream Epaulettes And Cap
9 22344 DEMARCAY
JEFF DUNN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J M Dunn, Ms N C Taylor, G E Sharpe, F Guepy, D R Latchford, G R Elrington, N A Stone, A S Bath, Ms D Lowe, D Beardsell, S W Taylor, Kratzie Racing No.131 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Ms S M Lynch & G W Ayre
Last start 4th of 8 at Ipswich Bm65 on January 21 over 2190m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lovey Dovey carrying 59kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at Ipswich Bm62 on January 10 over 2150m, 0.7 len behind Lovey Dovey carrying 58.5kg at $11. Can run a better race this time.
4
MS FIONA SANDKUHL
White, Turquoise Top Third, Turquoise And Orange Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 17x60 VERMILION KIRIN
LINDSAY GOUGH
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
C H Yeung, W H Hau & Miss V Paolino
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 8 at this track Bm78 on January 14 over 1615m, 2.75 len behind Brindavan with 53kg at $14. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 12 at this track Bm65 on January 29 over 2050m, 11 len behind Livalittle carrying 59kg at $13. Needs to lift.
5
GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT
Black, Red Vee, Checked Sleeves And Cap
11 15453 TECHNA
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Onasil Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: D B McClaer)
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Sunshine Coast Bm78 on January 24 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Enterprise Private with 52kg at $9.50. The run before that 5th of 12 at Ipswich Bm62 on January 10 over 2150m, 1.2 len behind Lovey Dovey carrying 58kg at $9. Can improve again. Genuine type who is among the leading hopes.
3
DANIEL MOOR
Royal Blue, White Southern Cross, Star Cap
12 22212 WHATJEUDOIN'
MATT KROPP
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B J Rouse, D J Earl, N W McConnell, Mrs D James, C M Rouse, Miss T R Rouse, S C Mainwaring, P A Pokarier, L B Rouse & Mrs T F Hurrell
At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on February 1 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Vancity with 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Sunshine Coast Bm58 January 16 over 1800m in soft going defeating Vancity with 57.5kg at $4.60. Expected to feature prominently again.
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MARK DU PLESSIS
Blue, White Vee And Sleeves, Blue Armbands, White Cap