Doomben 18 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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LADBROKES BET TICKER BENCHMARK 68 Handicap 2070m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 28) Rail: +11m Entire. |
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Moderate tempo expected with Tap High likely to find the front over Master Copy and Baccarat Rouge. The well-related GALWAY FLYER (9) (half to G2 winner Kirwan's Lane) was impressive when shedding the maiden tag in dominant fashion two back before just missing the frame at the Gold Coast last time out. Winning rider Thornton reunites in the saddle and looks the runner in this field with the most upside. Rates among the leading chances. TENBURY WELLS (6) has been plying his trade in harder Saturday metro grade and will appreciate the drop back in company here. Sure to give backers a sight. DELRICO (3) is one from one over this course and distance and will be ready to peak no third-up from the spell. Shouldn't be underestimated. ARTFUL GIRL (7) gets 1.5kg off with the claim and may trouble the judge with any luck in running. TAP HIGH (11) rounds out the selections in an open race to close out the card. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Galway Flyer.
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| 1 | 7x668 |
MASTER COPY
MATTHEW DUNN 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Viva Racing (Mgr: M S Lowe), P N Bevan, J K Connell, M J Bratti, L J Donsky, A A Shields, Goldie Dreamers, G P Fisher, Mrs J George, D J Fahey, D D Singh, S Leadbetter, Seascape, Mrs M Bolster, Easy To Win A Little, Bee Oh Dee, P J Peters, Miss G I Solomon-Innes, R George & Mrs F J Shields Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Eagle Farm Bm78 on February 28 over 1800m, slow going 8 len behind Brindavan carrying 56kg at $41. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at this track Cl4 on February 11 over 1650m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Aratiri carrying 58kg at $13. Will need to improve sharply on recent form. |
11 JACE MCMURRAY |
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| 2 | 78485 |
ARIZONA DREAMING
MAUREEN HARRY 7YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG T Harry, Mrs M Harry & Miss K Harry Most recently 5th of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 4 over 1640m, 2 len behind Laridae with 56.5kg at $26. The start before that second last of 9 at this track Bm78 on February 7 over 2000m, 8 len behind Prince Levi carrying 56.5kg at $31. Can't recommend. |
8 COREY SUTHERLAND |
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| 3 | 71x76 |
DELRICO
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Australian Bloodstock, C J Waller, C R Duckworth, Coastline Racing (A J Parker), J W Woodbridge, M R Cant, K G Gardiner, J P Hunter, K N Peddie, Pony Posse (Mgr: Miss K Peddie), R J Hepworth, A Savige, T A Leo, R D Ferrari, Miss S M Parkinson, Mrs K Lovett, J Lovett, R R Ryan, A M Kay & P M Beaman Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on February 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hell To Pay carrying 59kg at $15. Second-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Bm70 on March 4 over 1640m, 2 len behind Laridae carrying 59kg at $13. Likely improver who can do much better here. |
6 BEN THOMPSON |
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| 4 | 74846 |
GUARDED OPTIMIST
PAUL SHAILER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG 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 At the latest run 6th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on February 28 over 2200m, slow going 5 len behind Akkadian Emperor carrying 58.5kg at $16. The run before that 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 21 over 2050m, 1.4 len behind Tajawal with 61kg at $11. Place best. |
7 JAG GUTHMANN-CHESTER |
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| 5 | 85730 |
CARACORON
JORDAN LEE 5YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG C J Smith, F P O'Neill, B Bogle, A Bogle, G T Kelly, N Koen, K N Towney, R Renzella, L G Rabbidge, Mack Racing (Mgr: A T McIlwain), S M Bennett & A Sprek At the latest run 11th of 13 at Eagle Farm Bm70 on February 28 over 2200m, slow going 7 len behind Akkadian Emperor with 56kg at $41. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Eagle Farm Bm70 on February 14 over 1820m, slow going 4 len behind Diamond Epic with 56kg at $14. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
4 DYLAN TURNER |
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| 6 | 44495 |
TENBURY WELLS
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Summertime Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J J Cordina) & Daleigh Park Livestock (Mgr: S C Lester) Last start 5th of 13 at Eagle Farm Cl3-Sw on March 7 over 1810m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Jenni Moreese with 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 9th of 14 at Randwick Midway Bm72(71) on February 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Zenmaster with 56kg at $15. Better placed and expected to go well. |
3 M HARLEY |
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| 7 | x6063 |
ARTFUL GIRL
KEVIN KEMP 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Rumbles Rural (Mgr: Ms J E Kirley) At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track Bm80 on February 21 over 2200m, 2.5 len behind Akkadian Emperor carrying 52.5kg at $19. Before that got back early 6th of 9 at this track Bm78 on February 7 over 2000m, 6 len behind Prince Levi with 52.5kg at $26. Rates highly. |
10 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 8 | 11771 |
BACCARAT ROUGE
WILLIAM KROPP 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Ms K S Kropp, Mrs R E Kliese & CM Crocombe Last start won by a long-neck at Ipswich Bm58 March 6 over 2010m on a soft track defeating Down Under Stunnah carrying 58kg at $19. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Ipswich Bm58 on February 20 over 2180m, 6 len behind Whatjeudoin' carrying 58.5kg at $11. Will be in this for a long way. |
13 COURTNEY BELLAMY |
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| 9 | 87614 |
GALWAY FLYER
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Phil Bishop, S T R Gallaway, J Mulcare, S K Wightley, G A Cain, W Routledge, J K Hetherington, B Smith, L D Crawford & G W Cassidy Half-brother to Group 2 winner Kirwan's Lane. Most recently 4th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm62 on February 28 over 1800m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Will It Snow with 56kg at $2.60. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; scored a big 4 len win at Sunshine Coast Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1800m in the wet defeating Spot The Aussie carrying 58.5kg at $1.65. Nicely placed and expected to go well. |
2 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 10 | 16571 |
CHAMPAGNE ROUGE
PAULA BARRON 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG A Nant & Ms A Sutherland At the latest run won by a nose at Grafton Bm58 March 5 over 2230m defeating Hurricane Rosie carrying 58kg at $3.70. The start before that 7th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 21 over 2050m, 3.5 len behind Tajawal carrying 56kg at $14. Last-start winner worth including. |
12 BENJAMIN OSMOND |
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| 11 | 15942 |
TAP HIGH
KERRY TAPLIN 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG I M Taplin Last start 2nd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm62 on March 6 over 1800m, in the wet; nose behind Blueprint with 55kg at $5. Before that 4th of 11 at Eagle Farm Cl1 on January 28 over 1840m, 3 len behind Prochester carrying 58kg at $20. Has ability and is strong top-three hope. |
9 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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| 12 | 71262 |
DOWN UNDER STUNNAH
MICHAEL MORRISON 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Dovedeen Pty Ltd (Mgr. E. J. Hartley) At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at Ipswich Bm58 on March 6 over 2010m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Baccarat Rouge carrying 59kg at $10. Before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Gold Coast Bm65 on February 21 over 2050m, 2.75 len behind Tajawal carrying 56kg at $6.50. High among the chances. |
5 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 13 | 8x439 |
HELL FOLLOWS
CHRIS ANDERSON 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Obi-Run Kenobi Racing (Mgr: B Stone) Last start second last of 10 at Ipswich Bm58 on March 6 over 2010m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Baccarat Rouge with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Sunshine Coast Bm58 on February 13 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Vancity with 57.5kg at $2.80. Not keen on her chances. |
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