Brisbane metropolitan racing heads to Doomben this Saturday, where the track is currently rated a Good 4 and the rail out 3m the entire circuit.
With 10mm of rain falling in the lead-up to race-day, the track looks set to start in the Soft range.
Doomben Race 2 Tip #8 Gem of Scotland$3.40
This speedy filly from the Rex Lipp yard saluted for us last start and there is no reason why we should be dropping off now.
Although there are some higher quality gallopers engaged in this race, she drops 1.5kg off her last start and looks very well in at the set-weights.
Her three wins to date have been at 800m, 900m and then most recently at 1100m.
She absorbed plenty of pressure on that occasion but managed to hold off her rivals and run strong through the line.
Her ability to relax at high speed is her greatest asset and it will hold her in good stead for the step-up to 1200m.
Don't be surprised to see jockey Jimmie Orman take a sit behind the leaders this time around, before unleashing her turn of foot to put a gap on them at the 100m mark.
Doomben Race 3 Tip #8 Power Command$6.50
A last start Doomben winner, who powered through a gap and appeared to have plenty in the tank in his first-up win.
She strips fitter for this run and has drawn to do no work in barrier two.
The extra 50m looks ideal and with one win over the 1100m, there is no doubt the distance will suit.
This is a jump in grade but she's flying and looks set put in a career best run.
Doomben Race 5 Tip #5 Kaonic $5.00
The Chris Waller trained galloper heads north in search of his first win this preparation and will be hoping to return to the winner’s circle.
His last two starts have been below his best, but have come on heavy surfaces at Group 2 and 3 company.
The return to a drier surface and a drop in grade back to a listed race are huge positives.
In a small field of eight, the son of Savabeel will sit within 4-5 lengths of the lead and well within striking distance on turning for home.
From there, look for Brad Stewart to peel wide and fly over the top late.
The bookies have made a meal of this and the $5 fixed odds won't last.
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