Doomben Race 1 - Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival Hcp
GHOST GUM (1) is on the quick back-up after just missing at Eagle Farm on debut last week. Is sure to have come on from the experience and keeps BT piloting. Can go one better. KATSUKO (2) is a Tiger Of Malay colt on debut for the Heinrich & Rodgers stable, and looks the main danger off a sharp Gold Coast trial win in readiness. Youngberry's 2kg claim sets him up well at the weights. LA BELLA QUEEN (7) is a Jonker filly also facing the starter for the first time. She too has put a stylish trial win under her belt in the lead-up, and a bright start for her won't shock. CRESCENDOED (5) hails from the handy juvenile stable of Paul Shailer and strips fitter for two lead-up trials. Worth a market watch. BETTER BE DONE (4) has race experience three weeks between runs with improvement to come. In the mix.
Jockey: Ben Thompson
Weight: 59kgs
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Made a strong impression on debut at Eagle Farm, settling back before picking up sharply to finish third, beaten just over half a length by Iconic Scenes on heavy ground. The one-week back-up and 59kg are the points to consider, but he has already handled wet conditions and draws to get a better platform. The quick back-up is the query, but he brings the best exposed form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/10/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Ben Thompson | 56.5kg | 0:59.20 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast | 850m | Heavy | Liv O'donnell | 57kg | 0:55.00 | - | 1 |
| 2.16L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Bella Youngberry
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Makes his debut with several useful starting points, including barrier 4 and Bella Youngberry's 2kg claim. By Tiger Of Malay out of Miss Amber, he is closely related to Azucar, who was fifth on debut at Wyong. Has enough in his set-up to make an immediate impact.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Matthew Palmer | 55kg | 0:47.63 | - | 2 |
| 1.46L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Emily Lang
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Starts his career from barrier 7 for Alyssa and Troy Sweeney, with Emily Lang taking the ride. By Power out of Mortal Witness, he also has a trainer-sire combination that has produced five wins from 24 starts. Maybe later.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Les Tilley | 54kg | 0:47.56 | - | 5 |
| 3.67L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jason Taylor
Weight: 57kgs
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Was sound on debut at Eagle Farm, travelling well before finishing second to Venus Invicta, beaten just under two lengths on soft ground after being an outside chance in the betting. That was a solid first look at race pressure, and her family has already produced winners around this trip range. Shapes as a minor chance if she takes natural improvement.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/10/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jason Taylor | 54.5kg | 0:58.77 | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doomben | 840m | Good | Jason Taylor | 52kg | 0:52.02 | - | 2 |
| 3.23L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Mallyon
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Debuts from a suitable middle draw for Paul Shailer, whose first-starter record is a notable positive with six wins from 19 runners. She is by Better Than Ready out of Zegota, and Andrew Mallyon is a steady booking for her first race day assignment. Barrier 5 helps and she looks a realistic place hope.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gold Coast | 850m | Soft | Danny Peisley | 57kg | 0:47.63 | - | 5 |
| 3.98L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Good | William Galloway | 49kg | 0:55.83 | - | 3 |
| 0.52L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Dale Smith
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Begins from barrier 1 and has a strong family reference as a half-sibling to Listed winner Diamond Thunder, who won twice at that level over 1200m. By Pariah out of Kwinana, she has some pedigree substance for an early-season two-year-old. Even so, the stable's debut numbers are modest and she will have to produce above the obvious profile to trouble the main hopes. Prefer to see her under race conditions first.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 13/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 850m | Soft | Paul Hamblin | 58kg | 0:54.61 | - | 1 |
| 3.15L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Tiffani Brooker
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Makes her debut by Jonker out of La Croft and has Tiffani Brooker booked from barrier 6. The Nicholas Beck and Jonker combination has been productive enough, with one win and four placings from seven runners, and that gives her profile some depth. Has the right shape to run into the placings.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dalby | 800m | Good | Jess Emmerson | 51kg | 0:47.56 | - | 2 |
| 3.55L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Olivia Kendal
Weight: 56kgs
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Had a difficult enough debut at Eagle Farm, being hampered shortly after the start before settling well back and finishing fifth to Venus Invicta, beaten seven lengths on soft ground. She was big odds there and never really threatened, though Olivia Kendal's 3kg claim is a positive adjustment. The 3kg claim helps, but she must close off much better to threaten.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/10/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $85,000.00 | Eagle Farm | 1000m | Soft 5 | Tiffani Brooker | 54.5kg | 0:58.77 | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Beaudesert | 900m | Good | Olivia Kendal | 52kg | 0:54.82 | - | 1 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |