Doomben 16 May 2026
GOING: H(8)
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LADBROKES DOOMBEN 10,000 [GROUP 1] 1200m Track: HEAVY 8 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True Entire Course.. |
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Hot tempo expected from Uncommon James and Zarastro. The feature if the day is the 1.5 million Doomben 10000 to be run over 1200m at Group 1 level. GRAFTERBURNERS (12) is the new kid on the block, and he resumed with a top effort for third in the G2 Arrowfield at Randwick 5 weeks ago, and he has been deliberately kept on the fresh side for this. Zac Purton is here for this ride, and that is enough for us to put him on top. PRIVATE HARRY (7) is the enigma of the field, and he has not been at his best since joining the Chris Waller stable. He doesn't want the track to be too wet, but if he can find something like his best, then he can definitely take this out. ZARASTRO (9) is a wonderful front-running performer, and he has had 3 trials to get ready for this, winning the last couple. Don't risk him. JIMMYSSTAR (1) is nearing his best again and looms as a major threat. SUGGESTED PLAY: Private Harry each-way for us.
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JIMMYSSTAR
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG A Kheir, J O'Neill, AK Racing (Mgr: Ms K Solomon), Mrs C Algie, Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), J Steet, Carty Racing (Mgr: B Carty), T Maddern, Red Rocks and Crocks, S and D Racing, B Nettlefold, S Lewin, GC 600 Syndicate, Mrs C Williams, A Williams, Solscaf Racing, P Algie & Cookie Racing At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 18 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Beiwacht with 59kg at $5.50. Before that 5th of 9 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Joliestar carrying 58.5kg at $6. Winning hope. |
8 ETHAN BROWN |
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PRIVATE EYE
JOSEPH PRIDE 8YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Proven Thoroughbreds, P Yates, N Dimitrakis, S Flegman, Ms M Keatinge, Sixth Sense Racing, B Playford, G Lester, P Davidson, D George, M Ross, C Hackett, Martin Thoroughbred Racing, Mrs B Davidson, Ms Laundy, Mrs S Rowden, T Findlay, City Tattersalls Club (Campion), Ms I Brazil & Beams Second-up. First-up after four months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G3 Hall Mark on April 18 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Mazu carrying 59kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Randwick in the G2 Tramway on September 6 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Pericles with 57.5kg at $2.10. Terrific chance to continue the strong form. |
3 N RAWILLER |
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ANOTHER WIL
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, Miss S Negre, I H Kelson, L S McCluskey, Four Generations Racing, A M Egan, S W Johnson, D T Byrne, A L Grieve, N McKenna, Wil's Family (Mgr: Mrs J McKenna) & P J Gregory First-up. Finished off last preparation 13th of 15 at Caulfield in the G1 Rup Clarke September 20 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sepals carrying 59kg at $8.50. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Caulfield in the G1 Memsie August 30 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 59kg at $3.40. Might be better off following this outing. |
15 RYAN MALONEY |
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ROTHFIRE
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 8YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Mrs V A Heathcote, Miss S R Freeman, A D Perry, J L Becker, J A Tuttiett, Miss S L Blatchford, V J Yates, S Blauw, Mrs S S Argyros, R J Yates, Ms L J Yates, Mrs J Forsyth, K Forsyth, G Conroy, Mrs L Conroy, L T Parnell, C T Tuivaiti, Mrs V Tuivaiti, B Argyros & B J Fullen Second-up. First-up after four months raced on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Rockhampton The Archer Sw+P on May 5 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Yellow Brick with 57.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G1 Manikato on September 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Charm Stone carrying 58.5kg at $16. Has rough top 4 claims. |
11 B RAWILLER |
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UNCOMMON JAMES
MATTHEW HOYSTED 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Lavin Park Racing & Breeding (Mgr: Mrs C L Hoysted) Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Ascot Hcp on April 18 over 1000m, long-neck behind Spicy Martini with 60.5kg at $7. Second-up didn't do much in the run home; ran last of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 12 len behind Splash Back carrying 58.5kg at $9. Hard to fault if at his best. |
10 BEN THOMPSON |
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RESERVE BANK
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 4YO CHESTNUT HORSE 58.0KG S Tsalikidis, C Cortese, N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, Peake Racing, Dr B A Boan, S Dougan, Yu Long Investments, J M MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, D J Maclean, T Clark, Synergy Racing & G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd Second run back. First-up after a year 6th of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Splash Back carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 William Reid on March 22 2025 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Schwarz carrying 56kg at $26. Likely to find this out of reach. |
13 CEJAY GRAHAM |
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PRIVATE HARRY
CHRIS WALLER 4YO BAY HORSE 58.0KG Kurrinda Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs G Driver), Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), J Samios, D Deeth, Mrs A Reid, B Carne, S Walsh, J Deeth, C Murray, M Rancic, D Porter, J Croese, Miss D Andrew, C West, D Gantley, J Tall, B2B Thoroughbreds P/L (Mgr: R Surace), G Snow, A Deeth & KrissyNat (Mgr: R Parish) Second-up. First-up after seven months raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Splash Back with 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Randwick in the G2 Premiere on October 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Briasa with 58.5kg at $4.40. Worth including. |
3 TOMMY BERRY |
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WARNIE
CIARON MAHER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), D Phillips, M Buckley, M V Broadhead, G Sandford, A J Arkinstall, G J Walker, B J Britten, S S Roth, Bakerland (Mgr: A Downard), G J P Van Ameyden, A D Stanley & Bennett Racing Cumbfree (Mgr: N P Bennett) Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 2 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.75 len behind Splash Back carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Moreton Cup Swp on June 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Front Page with 55.5kg at $10. Huge chance on latest and can go on with it. |
6 M J ZAHRA |
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ZARASTRO
TONY GOLLAN 7YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Executive RC (J Haimes), H Richardson, N Stafford, H Carlyle, J Cameron, R Albert, R Cowan, A Shead, E Jacobson, A Marmotta, K Llora, M Dowl, C Grimmett, N Walters, C Banner, Haimes Racing (J Haimes), Smeath Racing (D Smeath), Tuivaiti Racing, S Gummerson & Cloudy With A Chance of Schooners (D Dick) Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Liverpool February 28 over 1300m, soft track; 5 len behind King Of Roseau carrying 56kg at $15. Previously first up; third of 7 at Rosehill in the G3 Japan Ra Plate January 31 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Willaidow with 59kg at $9.50. Can never be ruled out. |
4 DANIEL MOOR |
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PAYLINE
CHRIS & COREY MUNCE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs C L Munce, T D Chivers, B Clulow, C Schembri, L C Henderson, Milo Racing (Mgr: T J D Merlehan), More Oxygen (Mgr: P B J Marshall), Mrs J Chivers, Mrs C Chivers, L J Thompson, M Wilde, J Gorgogianis, D Chivers, Kratzie Racing 2022, Kratzie Racing 3022 & Iervese Racing (Mgr: Mrs D Iervese) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Ascot Hcp on April 18 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Spicy Martini with 57.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Splash Back with 58.5kg at $18. Looking to others. |
12 KYLE WILSON-TAYLOR |
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DEVIL NIGHT
M, W & J HAWKES 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang) Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start led but faded 2nd of 9 at Randwick in the G2 Arrowfield on April 11 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Tempted with 56.5kg at $14. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Caulfield in the G1 William Reid on March 21 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Jigsaw with 56kg at $81. Looks a strong top-three prospect. |
8 B MELHAM |
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GRAFTERBURNERS
KELLY SCHWEIDA 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG G A Betts, K S Swindail, Mrs H Swindail, B H Goldie, Mrs S Goldie, T D Dall'Osto, Mrs K M Swindail, M D Heath, C J Betts, E K Betts, Miss B A Betts, C Johnson, R A Allan, Mrs L Allan, J H Bryant & Mrs C Holm Second-up. First-up after three months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G2 Arrowfield on April 11 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Tempted with 56.5kg at $8. Previously second-up won by a nose at this track Rupert 3yo C&G-Sw December 6 over 1200m defeating Damien carrying 56.5kg at $1.65. Key chance capable of going on with it. |
5 Z PURTON |
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SKYBIRD
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG M J Scalzo, D J Scalzo, Q Scalzo, C P Hayden, B J Hayden & C Bredbury Most recently ran last of 13 at Morphettville in the G1 Sangster on April 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Geegees Mistruth carrying 56.5kg at $10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.0 len behind Joliestar with 56.5kg at $41. Looks hard to beat. |
14 J ALLEN |
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LADY OF CAMELOT
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Go Bloodstock Australia (Mgr: Sir O G Glenn) SCRATCHED. |
6 TIM CLARK |
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ABOUNDING
ROBERT HEATHCOTE 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG First Light Racing Pty Ltd, G J Walker, F L R Pretty Mixed, The Big Boys, P R Harris, B M Carroll, G C Daniels, Miss H A Beresowskyj, Frazelstone, J F Lawrence, Miss N T Fletcher, G W Jones, Platinum Darling, Hunter Racing, J Ebert, A Eastaughfee, Dr F Carnovale, Teeming TNK & Wessel Thoroughbreds At the latest run 7th of 10 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 2 over 1200m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Splash Back carrying 56.5kg at $15. The race before that 6th of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Ascot Hcp on April 18 over 1000m, 2 len behind Spicy Martini with 57kg at $9. Others rate better this time. |
12 V DURIC |
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SPICY MARTINI
TOBY EDMONDS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Miss H R Penfold, A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), C G White, D J Tamblyn, D J Tamblyn, A Daffy, Felgate Holdings (Mgr: P D Felgate), D L Turner, K R Green, B A Membrey, S F Loughran, M R Magarry & Just S (Mgr: P J Sullivan) Second run back. First-up after six months won by a long-neck at Eagle Farm LR Ascot Hcp April 18 over 1000m defeating Uncommon James carrying 53kg at $15. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Randwick in the G3 Silver Eagle on October 18 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Linebacker with 54.5kg at $31. Would have to improve even further. |
2 TAYLOR MARSHALL |
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BEADMAN
PETER SNOWDEN 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 57.0KG Newgate Bloodstock,China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd,Newgate S F, Trilogy, Go Bloodstock Australia, Horse Ventures,Carpe Diem, Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Ridgmont, GW Holdings, Nick Vass Bloodstock, Aston Bloodstock, Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Corumbene Stud Pty Ltd Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at Gold Coast G3 Gc Guineas May 9 over 1200m defeating Nepo Baby carrying 57kg at $2.60. The start before that second last of 9 at Randwick in the G2 Arrowfield on April 11 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tempted with 56.5kg at $16. Not to be underestimated. |
1 TIM CLARK |
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NAPOLEONIC
TOM CHARLTON 3YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Randwick in the G1 Cant Stks March 7 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Joliestar with 56kg at $15. First up last campaign second of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Esk Prince February 7 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Tempted with 58.5kg at $6.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
7 JAMES MCDONALD |
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ESJAY
PAT WEBSTER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG G J Wippell, Mrs HG Wippell, E J Wippell, Mrs A E Wippell, Miss IH Wippell & Mrs C R Stevens Second-up. First-up after three months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 0.5 len at Eagle Farm Bm78 May 2 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Balance The Books carrying 60kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Toowoomba Cg&E Bm78 on September 27 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Our Magnus carrying 55kg at $13. Looking to others on this occasion. |
9 MARK DU PLESSIS |
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