Doomben   26 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

SKY RACING OPEN Handicap 1200m

Track: HVY9   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +3m Entire. (Pent: 5.93)  

Without a recognised leader, Goldsborough and The Big Goodbye will likely set the pace. METALART (1) loves it here at Doomben not missing a drum in seven spins around this circuit. Is a five-time winner over this six-furlong journey and gets a bit of weight relief with the 2kg claim. Should be right there at the business end. GOLDSBOROUGH (9) defied expectations with a win over this track and trip last time out and will have taken some confidence from that victory. Can run another big race. NETTUNO (4) is a bit hit or miss but is certainly capable enough on his day. Gets Maloney on top and can feature in the finish with the right run. ALL THAT PIZZAZZ (3) strips fitter third-up from the break and a bold showing would not shock. SUGGESTED PLAY: Metalart to win again.
1 x5131 METALART
KELLY SCHWEIDA
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
M K Kamp, Miss K A Fuller, G Augello & P S Pattison
At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Eagle Farm G3 Wj Healy June 28 over 1200m defeating Austmarr with 54.5kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Lightning Hcp on June 7 over 1000m, slow going 0.6 len behind Vodka Martini with 55.5kg at $5.50. Very smart and should be in the finish again.
5
CODY COLLIS
Red, White Sash, Dark Blue Sleeves, White Cap
2 97x44 THE BIG GOODBYE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
QLD Rogues (Mgr: S K Brown)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track in the LR Chief De Beers on May 24 over 1110m, slow going 2 len behind Manhood carrying 57kg at $11. Second run from a spell sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Grafton in the LR Ramornie on July 16 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Sha Of Gomer carrying 56.5kg at $21. Don't underestimate.
9
COREY SUTHERLAND
Maroon, White Diablo With QLD Rogues, Diagonal Check Sleeves And Cap
3 38x54 ALL THAT PIZZAZZ
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
A Black, R Portaro, H Black, P Bednarek, Doomban Dreamers, Tuakana Racing No. 4, K Laverty, J Kelsey, M Dent, P Dent, G Townsend, R Jewell, M Secombe, T Sheehan, P Wood, B Pitts, I McKitrick, L Albury, Australia Pacific Bloodstock Pty Ltd & The Plantation
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Lightning Hcp on June 7 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Vodka Martini with 57kg at $21. Second-up 4th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo&Up Swp on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Chakra Boy with 56kg at $6. Has ability and shouldn’t be far away.
8
ANGELA JONES
Lime, Gold Stars, Sleeves And Cap
4 73646 NETTUNO
TONY GOLLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Segenhoe Thoroughbreds Australia (Mgr: K W Maloney), S M George, Black Soil Bloodstock (Mgr: B A Siemsen), Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell), B A Henschell, P C Barnett, M J Secombe, EM & JB Rea (Mgr: E Rea) & Mrs Z A Daly
Last start 6th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo&Up Swp on July 5 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Chakra Boy with 57kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Lightning Hcp on June 7 over 1000m, slow going 1.0 len behind Vodka Martini carrying 56.5kg at $14. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
3
RYAN MALONEY
Red, Yellow Seams And Cap
5 86771 AT WITZ END
DANIEL BOWEN
9YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
J Thew, I J Crawford & D G Howe
Last start was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.8 len at Grafton Kirby July 17 over 1000m defeating Bomarea with 58kg at $12. The start before that 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Hcp on June 21 over 1000m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Chakra Boy carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Favouring others in this contest.
2
SIOBHAN RUTLEDGE
Red, Brown Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
6 64x08 SAFEWORK
SCOTT MORRISEY
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs D Hoyle & Mrs K F Morrisey
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up second last of 11 at Eagle Farm in the LR Hinkler on June 14 over 1200m, 6 len behind Compelling Truth with 54kg at $51. Last start got back early 8th of 10 at Sunshine Coast 3yo&Up Swp on July 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Chakra Boy carrying 56kg at $61. Can't have on recent performances.
6
LUKE P DEMPSEY
Yellow, Blue Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Red And Yellow Quartered Cap
7 43x09 SHALAA'S MOMENT
MATTHEW HOYSTED
5YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
G Rapisarda
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming from last on the turn 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Lightning Hcp on June 7 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Vodka Martini with 54kg at $19. Second run from a spell eased back early on 9th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the G3 Wj Healy on June 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Metalart with 54kg at $61. Happy to be looking around her at this point.
14
KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR
Orange, Green Band And Armbands
8 14784 SWISS EXILE
ANNABEL & ROB ARCHIBALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Livnthedream (Mgr: B Williamson), C Munro, C Horner, E Heaney, R Lightfoot, SMIGG Racing (Mgr: G Field), Bish Racing (Mgr: A Bish), UP Racing (Mgr: D Ursino), C Lester, Don Quay Racing, Shore Star, D Dziubinski, M Smith, J Laurie, Annabel Neasham Racing, A Nocera, S Cousins & S Mcdougall
At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 11 at this track Bm90 on July 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Goldsborough with 58.5kg at $6. Before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 14 at Ipswich in the LR Eye Liner on June 21 over 1350m, 3.5 len behind Oughton carrying 53kg at $16. Finds a nice race and can improve sharply.
13
DAMIEN THORNTON
Navy Blue, Pale Pink Epaulettes And Cap
9 0x501 GOLDSBOROUGH
GARY DUNCAN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P A Piccone, J L Piccone, T P Jones, Mrs W M Duncan, Mrs A Lillywhite & Mrs J A Marmin
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at this track Bm90 July 12 over 1200m defeating Cunnamulla Fella with 55.5kg at $26. The start before that 10th of 12 at Eagle Farm Bm85 on June 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind He's Heaven carrying 57kg at $31. Nicely placed and will be hard to beat.
4
WINONA COSTIN
Maroon, Gold Band And Armbands, Quartered Cap
10 7x687 CIGAR FLICK
CHRIS WALLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 53.0KG
Ingham Racing (Mgrs: Ms L J Ingham, J A Ingham, R C Ingham & Mrs D N Kepitis)
At the latest run 7th of 14 at Rosehill Bm88 on July 5 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Cloudland with 58kg at $8. The race before that 8th of 13 at Randwick Bm94 on June 21 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Accredited with 56kg at $18. Cannot be dismissed.
1
JAKE BAYLISS
Cerise
11 5x6x2 RISE OF THE MASSES
JACK BRUCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn)
Racing second-up today. Last outing 2nd in a small field at Gold Coast Hcp on July 5 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Living Free carrying 57.5kg at $3.40. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Randwick Bm88 on February 15 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind With Your Blessing with 58kg at $21. Sound return but place looks best here.
9
Yellow, White Checked Sash, Checked Sleeves And Cap
12 19x42 SLIPPIN' JIMMY
DAVID VANDYKE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 52.0KG
M W Cook, K L Hill, Albury's Own (Mgr: P A Mathewson), Mrs J Dahl, DVD Racing (Mgr: D J Vandyke), S Dodds, T J Brown, G Doherty, R G Whalley, D Souvannavong, High Calibre Racing (Mgr: D Maguire), G D Rowden, D Sutton & P W Clayton
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Ipswich Bm80 on June 21 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Zouperb with 58.5kg at $7. Last start 2nd of 14 at Mackay Qlty on July 11 over 1300m, slow going neck behind Real Key with 56.5kg at $3.80. Promising effort last time out. Likely improver who should feature.
10
White, Green Dollar Sign, Red Sleeves And Cap
13 x850x KAIZAD
JACK BRUCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Blueblood Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs C Walsh), N Moller, Mrs E K Grant, P Cornish, Miss J E De Groot, Ms A E Perry, A J Perry, P Lobegeiger, S J Smyth, M Kelly, Hay & Hill (Mgr: Ms R R Hay), M Williams, A Sellers, Mrs L De Villecourt, P J Knoke & S B M Racing (Mgr: S Manousopoulos)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at Ballarat Bm78 December 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Place Of Gold carrying 60kg at $16. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Geelong Dual Choice Plt October 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Barber carrying 58kg at $11. Might be better off following this run.
7
TAYLOR MARSHALL
Red, Blueblood Logo, Red Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
14 0937x LIGHT OF BOOM
ADAM CAMPTON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Wilrace Pty Ltd (Mgr: D G Wilson) & T G Hardy
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last of 7 at Eagle Farm Bm78 March 12 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Solar Apex with 59kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Eagle Farm Cl6 December 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Bezique carrying 54.5kg at $26. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
1
EMILY LANG
Royal Blue, White Stars, White Sleeves With Royal Blue Stars, White Cap, Blue Star, White Pom Pom