Doomben R1 – Fire And Light
🔒Best Bet
Super consistent and ready to strike. Beat all but Chillaxing two back—form now red-hot after that runner’s subsequent 5L romp up a benchmark 69. Ran the race-fastest closing splits last start at Ipswich, including the 3rd-fastest L200 of the entire meet. Steps to 2000m—ticks every box. Should be winning.
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Doomben R2 – Starsonus
Has been favourite and close up in his past four. Drawn wide and no luck fresh yet still charged late, running the 2nd-fastest L200 of the day. 1350m suits, just needs luck from the gate. With a clean run, he’ll take plenty of holding out. Maloney sticks, will break through very soon. Follow.
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Doomben R7 – Tonneofgrit
$85,000 online purchase, first-up for Kendrick. Was last seen getting beaten 4L by G1 superstar, Jimmysstar. That form is leagues above this field, now resumes in a midweek Class 5. No public trial, but if he’s anywhere near right—he wins. Take on trust but worth the gamble.
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Doomben R8 – Anavinci
Forget last start—found nothing but trouble. Stays in the same grade, drawn to find cover, and aided by the claim again. Will get her chance with clear air late and is more than capable of bouncing back. Worth sticking with.
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Geelong R2 – Wild Dancer
💰Value Bet
Held ground solidly on debut and hit the line well—ready to take a step forward now. Gets to 1200m which suits, and there’s no speed here so he can settle closer. In a top yard and looks value—each way play.
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Geelong R5 – Dancing Dolly
🔒Best Bet
Placed in all 5 starts and well found in betting every time. Raced upside down last start but still ran slick time. Fitter now, up to 1500m, drawn perfectly, and back to her usual pattern. Everything points to a breakthrough win—this is her race.
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Geelong R6 – Appleby
💰Value Bet
Going well and hit the line with purpose last start when found in the maket. Remains in a similar race and looks suited by a bit more tempo here. Should be finishing off strongly—each way value again.
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Geelong R8 – Eddystone
💰Value Bet
Japanese import with solid credentials and a dominant winner in 64 grade at this trip before a spell. Needed the run first-up and gets the winkers on now to sharpen up. Maps much better, and at his best, he’s over the odds. Worth a ticket.
