The Everest and Caulfield Cup may be drawing plenty of attention, but Doomben has a strong 10-race card of its own this Saturday. Our Doomben Tips assess the key runners and betting angles as the Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival rolls on in Brisbane. The track is rated a Soft 5, the rail is out 1m and showers are forecast during the week. We’ve worked through the speed maps to find the main winning chances and best opportunities across the meeting. APOSTLE (1) has gone close in his past two starts and looks ready to break through again. He backed up…

Eagle Farm may have only six races this Wednesday, but there’s plenty to get stuck into. The track is rated a Soft 5 and the rail is out 12m. Rain is developing in the forecast, though we know the BOM can get it wrong, so conditions are worth monitoring. We’ve worked through the speed maps and key runners to find the main chances and betting angles across the card. Let’s see if we can make this six-pack count. MALAMAGIC (8) has shown encouraging ability in three trials ahead of his debut. The Tony Gollan-trained colt led throughout in his first…

The Queensland Cup headlines a big opening day for the Ladbrokes Spring Racing Carnival, with 10 races set for Eagle Farm this Saturday. The Listed Tattersall’s Member Cup adds another feature, while the season’s first metropolitan two-year-old race offers an early look at the juveniles coming through. The track is rated a Soft 5 and the rail is out 2m, setting up an intriguing test across the card. We’ve worked through the track conditions, speed maps and key runners to find the main winning chances and best betting opportunities. The carnival is underway, the features are ready to go, and…

Wednesday’s eight-race meeting at Geelong looks set to be a proper test, with the track rated a Heavy 8 and more rain forecast. The rail is out 9m from the 1700m to the 800m, then 11m for the remainder. Our Geelong Tips focus on the mudlarks who can handle the conditions, with race analysis and betting angles across the card. Get your snorkel out as we work through the form and try to find a few winners. With a maiden over 2270m and some uncertain form among the runners, this could become a demanding staying contest. COLD SHOWER (2) made…

A 10-race program awaits at Eagle Farm this Saturday, with fine weather forecast and the track rated a Soft 5. The rail moves out 4.5m, so early positioning could play an important role as the meeting unfolds. The opening races should provide a useful guide to how the track is playing and whether runners on speed are finding an advantage. We’ve worked through the speed maps and form to assess the key runners, main winning chances and betting opportunities across the card. APOSTLE (1) backs up quickly after coming within a neck of winning the Toowoomba Guineas last Saturday. The…

Our Doomben Tips & Preview covers Wednesday’s seven-race card, with the track rated a Soft 5. A clearing shower is forecast in the lead-up, followed by mostly sunny conditions on race day. The rail is out 8m, a position that traditionally favours on-pace runners. The speed map and early positioning will be key, while the opening races should show whether that pattern holds. Our race analysis looks at the key runners, main winning chances and best betting opportunities across the meeting. Here’s our race-by-race preview. ZEPHYR SONG (11) returns to Doomben after a strong second over this course and distance,…

Toowoomba tips are in focus this Saturday, with 10 races scheduled for Weetwood Day. The track is rated a Good 4, and the rail is in the true position. The early races should provide a useful guide to the track conditions and how the meeting is playing. The Weetwood, Toowoomba Cup and Toowoomba Guineas headline the program. Our race analysis looks at the speed map, key runners, main winning chances and betting opportunities across the card. THATS ARCHIES GIRL (6) returns to her home track after several strong efforts this preparation. The Nick Keal-trained mare settled well back from an…

Eagle Farm Tips are in focus this Saturday, with 10 races scheduled. Sunny weather should produce a Good track, while the rail is out just 0.5m. The track conditions should give most runners a fair opportunity, although the early races will still provide the best guide. The speed map and early tempo will be important around the expansive Eagle Farm circuit. Our race analysis assesses the key runners, main winning chances and best betting opportunities across the card. These Eagle Farm Tips take a form-focused look at Saturday’s meeting. Let’s get this bread! Race 1 – RACECOURSE VILLAGE Class 3…

Sandown tips are in focus on Wednesday, with eight races scheduled on the Hillside track. The surface is rated a Soft 7, with showers late Tuesday and a fine day forecast for race day. Those track conditions should keep the meeting in the rain-affected range. The rail is out 12m for most of the circuit before returning to the true position from the 400m to the winning post. On-pace runners may be suited, although the opening races should provide the best guide. The speed map and race shape will be important when assessing the key runners. Our race analysis focuses…

Eagle Farm racing tips are in focus this Saturday, with 10 races scheduled. The track is rated a Soft 5, and fine weather late in the week could lead to some improvement. The rail is out 5m, so the opening races should provide a useful guide to the track conditions and how the surface is playing. Tony Gollan has a strong hand across the card and could enjoy a very successful afternoon. Grinzinger Champ is chasing a fourth consecutive win, while Everybody Rise is aiming for six victories in a row. The speed map and early positioning will be important…