{"id":30520,"date":"2026-07-10T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=30520"},"modified":"2026-07-10T21:20:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T09:20:00","slug":"doomben-tips-preview-saturday-11-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/07\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-11-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 11 July\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Queensland Racing Carnival is over for another year, but there is still plenty of racing interest in the Sunshine State with a competitive nine-race card at Doomben this Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At time of publish, the track is rated a Soft 5, with the rail out 0.5m. There is the chance of a few showers through the week, but with a sunny day forecast for race day, the surface should have every opportunity to race fairly if conditions continue to improve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the major carnival features now completed, Saturday\u2019s meeting gives progressive types, off-season performers and winter horses a good chance to build on recent form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As is often the case at Doomben, map and tempo should be important, particularly with the rail close to the true position. The early races should help punters assess whether runners are making ground or whether those on speed are holding an advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get stuck into the card and try to find a few winners.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Race 1 – SOUTHS SPORTS CLUB QTIS Two-Year-Old Handicap (1350 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 1 High Authority<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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HIGH AUTHORITY (1)<\/strong>\u00a0did not show his best in his first preparation, but a spell and being gelded appear to have brought him on.<\/p>\n

The Kelly Schweida-trained son of Lucky Vega resumed at the Gold Coast last start and produced an impressive turn of foot to run down his rivals and win by a head.<\/p>\n

He should strip fitter second-up, and the way he won suggests the rise to 1350m is suitable.<\/p>\n

With the likely speed drawn to the outside, Cejay Graham should be able to make use of the inside barrier and have him positioned just behind the pace.<\/p>\n

Doomben R1 – Souths Sports Club Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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1. High Authority (1)<\/span>
J: Cejay Graham<\/span> 59kg<\/span><\/div>
27×1<\/span> T: Kelly Schweida<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 02:06:19 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Doomben Race 1<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 2 – COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY ON SALE NOW RATINGS BAND 0 – 70 Handicap (1600 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 12 Krumac<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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KRUMAC (12)<\/strong>\u00a0is up in class, but his past two performances indicate he is close to another win.<\/p>\n

The Ron Macrae-trained three-year-old gelding finished strongly over 1690m at Ipswich last start to run a head second.<\/p>\n

At the Gold Coast two starts ago, he fought on bravely over this distance and was caught right on the line, missing by a head.<\/p>\n

Mark Du Plessis, who partnered him to victory four starts ago, returns following a South African trip and can settle handy in a race that does not appear to have a great deal of speed.<\/p>\n

Doomben R2 – Country Music Raceday On Sale Now Hcp (70)<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Krumac (3)<\/span>
J: Mark Du Plessis<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
61622<\/span> T: R J Macrae<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 02:06:20 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Doomben Race 2<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 3 – XXXX BENCHMARK 80 Handicap (2000 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 1 Prince Levi<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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PRINCE LEVI (1)<\/strong>\u00a0does have a large impost to carry, but he should appreciate dropping back in class after recent black-type assignments.<\/p>\n

The William Kropp-trained gelding came from the tail to finish seventh in the Listed Ipswich Cup two starts ago, then weakened over 2400m in the Group 3 Tattersall\u2019s Cup last start.<\/p>\n

He has previously won over this course and distance, and that came in a similar class race to this.<\/p>\n

Courtney Bellamy\u2019s 3kg claim is significant, and from the low draw, she should be able to give him an economical run.<\/p>\n

Doomben R3 – XXXX Hcp (Bm80)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Prince Levi (1)<\/span>
J: Courtney Bellamy<\/span> 63kg<\/span><\/div>
25974<\/span> T: William Kropp<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 02:06:21 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Doomben Race 3<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 4 – GRAHAM MILLIGAN BENCHMARK 78 Handicap (1600 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 12 Jemoma Alpilage<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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JEMOMA ALPILAGE (12)<\/strong>\u00a0has returned in strong form this preparation with back-to-back wins.<\/p>\n

The Kevin Kemp-trained mare resumed over 1700m at Ipswich and overcame both an outside barrier and heavy conditions to win by a head.<\/p>\n

She then handled a sizeable rise in class last start when proving too strong over this course and distance.<\/p>\n

The daughter of Lean Mean Machine has a good third-up record, including a win and a nose second over this distance against Nails Murphy last preparation.<\/p>\n

Taylor Marshall retains the ride.<\/p>\n

Doomben R4 – Graham Milligan Hcp (Bm78)<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Jemoma Alpilage (10)<\/span>
J: Taylor Marshall<\/span> 55kg<\/span><\/div>
40×11<\/span> T: Kevin Kemp<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
31.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
6.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 02:06:22 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Doomben Race 4<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 5 – LADBROKES ODDS SURGE Class 3 Plate (1110 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 4 Let’sfacethemusic<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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LET\u2019SFACETHEMUSIC (4)<\/strong>\u00a0has been freshened since closing well for fifth, beaten 2.29 lengths, in the Listed Lightning Handicap.<\/p>\n

The Corey & Kylie Geran-trained gelding looks suited back in this class, especially as four starts ago he led throughout over this course and distance and beat his rivals by 3.05 lengths.<\/p>\n

He has 60kg to contend with, but under the set-weight conditions of the race, he appears well treated compared to his opponents.<\/p>\n

Gary \u20185G\u2019 Geran should be able to use barrier 1 to advantage and drive forward into a forward position.<\/p>\n

Doomben R5 – Ladbrokes Odds Surge Plate (C3)<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Let’Sfacethemusic (1)<\/span>
J: Gary Geran<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
11455<\/span> T: Corey & Kylie Geran<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.05<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.16<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 02:06:23 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Doomben Race 5<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 6 – MEKKA RACEDAY ON SALE NOW Class 6 Plate (1110 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 5 Bossed Up <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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BOSSED UP (5)<\/strong> can bounce again after producing a much better effort over 1200m at Eagle Farm second-up.<\/p>\n

The Tony Gollan-trained gelding travelled in a handy spot, hit the lead with 50m to go and was only denied when Lisztomania surged through along the inside to beat him by a whisker.<\/p>\n

There should be more improvement to come third-up, and he won over 1000m at Eagle Farm at the same stage last preparation with Ryan Maloney aboard.<\/p>\n

\u201cPug\u201d gets back on the son of Better Than Ready and should get the perfect trail behind what looks a hot speed.<\/p>\n

Doomben R6 – Mekka Raceday On Sale Now Plate (C6)<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Bossed Up (5)<\/span>
J: Ryan Maloney<\/span> 58.5kg<\/span><\/div>
32×72<\/span> T: Tony Gollan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.16<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 02:06:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Doomben Race 6<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 7 – SKY RACING No Metro Wins Handicap (1350 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 10 Trafalgar Square<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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TRAFALGAR SQUARE (10)<\/strong>\u00a0made a strong impression when resuming for new trainers Chris & Corey Munce two starts ago.<\/p>\n

The Churchill mare drew wide over 1200m at Ipswich and was forced to settle back before being held up entering the straight, but she quickened powerfully once clear to win by a neck.<\/p>\n

A wide barrier last start over this distance on Ipswich Cup Day made things difficult, but she still finished off strongly from well back to run 1.44 lengths third.<\/p>\n

She raced in Group company in Sydney early in her career, so she has always had ability, and she is also a third-up winner.<\/p>\n

Brisbane\u2019s leading jockey Ben Thompson should give her every chance.<\/p>\n

Doomben R7 – Sky Racing Hcp <\/span> <\/div>
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10. Trafalgar Square (4)<\/span>
J: Ben Thompson<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
81×13<\/span> T: Chris & Corey Munce<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 02:06:25 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Doomben Race 7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 8 – CRICKS HIGHWAY QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap (1350 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 9 Portofino<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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PORTOFINO (9)<\/strong>\u00a0has made good progress since joining the country New South Wales stable of Mack Griffith after previously racing in Sydney with Chris Waller.<\/p>\n

The I Am Invincible gelding has won three of four starts this preparation, with his only defeat a 1.38 length third at Newcastle.<\/p>\n

He was very good last start in a Highway Handicap over 1500m at Rosehill, showing good grit to lead throughout for a narrow win.<\/p>\n

The booking of top Brisbane jockey Ben Thompson is a key push, and with just 53kg, he should give a good sight.<\/p>\n

Doomben R8 – Cricks Highway Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Portofino (6)<\/span>
J: Ben Thompson<\/span> 53kg<\/span><\/div>
x1131<\/span> T: Mack Griffith<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 02:06:26 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Doomben Race 8<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Race 9 – LADBROKES POPULAR SRM OPEN Handicap (1200 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 2 Hatchet<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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HATCHET (2)<\/strong>\u00a0should be suited by the drop in class after contesting black-type races throughout Stradbroke Season.<\/p>\n

The Rob Heathcote-trained gelding settled too far back last start in the Group 3 W.J. Healy Stakes before working home well, passing a few stragglers, to finish 3.5 lengths tenth.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, he won back-to-back races in this class, including one over this course and distance when suited by a hot speed.<\/p>\n

A similar tempo looks likely here, which should allow 2kg claimer Jai Williams to let them go quickly in front before coming with a late run.<\/p>\n

Doomben R9 – Ladbrokes Popular Srm Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Hatchet (8)<\/span>
J: Jai Williams<\/span> 59.5kg<\/span><\/div>
05960<\/span> T: Robert Heathcote<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.15<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/09\/2026 02:06:27 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Doomben Race 9<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Queensland Racing Carnival is over for another year, but there is still plenty of racing interest in the Sunshine State with a competitive nine-race card at Doomben this Saturday. At time of publish, the track is rated a Soft 5, with the rail out 0.5m. There is the chance of a few showers through the week, but with a sunny day forecast for race day, the surface should have every opportunity to race fairly if conditions continue to improve. With the major carnival features now completed, Saturday\u2019s meeting gives progressive types, off-season performers and winter horses a good chance…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":27392,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,36],"tags":[582],"hub_post_cat":[3],"class_list":["post-30520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-horse-racing","category-horse-racing-tips","tag-racing-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"29\/06\/2024","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"29\/06\/2024","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"5","race_id":"37667528-9763-4dc0-bf81-e64a565df76f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"37c63fb6-4a48-4742-ab84-77caf31aa13b"}],"summary":"HIGH AUTHORITY (1)\u00a0did not show his best in his first preparation, but a spell and being gelded appear to have brought him on. The Kelly Schweida-trained son of Lucky Vega resumed at the Gold Coast last start and produced an impressive turn of foot to run down his rivals and win by a head. He should strip fitter second-up, and the way he won suggests the rise to 1350m is suitable. With the likely speed drawn to the outside, Cejay Graham should be able to make use of the inside barrier and have him positioned just behind the pace."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"434ee7cb-c914-4617-a94e-432a3dae7912","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"bf64ed87-d045-4ea4-a042-c2da4ed8a657"}],"summary":"KRUMAC (12)\u00a0is up in class, but his past two performances indicate he is close to another win. The Ron Macrae-trained three-year-old gelding finished strongly over 1690m at Ipswich last start to run a head second. At the Gold Coast two starts ago, he fought on bravely over this distance and was caught right on the line, missing by a head. Mark Du Plessis, who partnered him to victory four starts ago, returns following a South African trip and can settle handy in a race that does not appear to have a great deal of speed."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"e6a0af0b-946b-41f2-8aaa-a49219d94293","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"cb61944b-a00b-40a5-bffd-ffce0bfffe4f"}],"summary":"PRINCE LEVI (1)\u00a0does have a large impost to carry, but he should appreciate dropping back in class after recent black-type assignments. The William Kropp-trained gelding came from the tail to finish seventh in the Listed Ipswich Cup two starts ago, then weakened over 2400m in the Group 3 Tattersall\u2019s Cup last start. He has previously won over this course and distance, and that came in a similar class race to this. Courtney Bellamy\u2019s 3kg claim is significant, and from the low draw, she should be able to give him an economical run."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"f82ccd4a-4e2e-480a-89b8-3c8f91f90132","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e344da16-7f89-4cb4-a32a-f8ddbcfc68f4"}],"summary":"JEMOMA ALPILAGE (12)\u00a0has returned in strong form this preparation with back-to-back wins. The Kevin Kemp-trained mare resumed over 1700m at Ipswich and overcame both an outside barrier and heavy conditions to win by a head. She then handled a sizeable rise in class last start when proving too strong over this course and distance. The daughter of Lean Mean Machine has a good third-up record, including a win and a nose second over this distance against Nails Murphy last preparation. Taylor Marshall retains the ride."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"5c89aad2-5843-4b04-b05f-5adf086293d5","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"39060c84-5db5-49ed-a0df-0abeff028af2"}],"summary":"LET\u2019SFACETHEMUSIC (4)\u00a0has been freshened since closing well for fifth, beaten 2.29 lengths, in the Listed Lightning Handicap. The Corey & Kylie Geran-trained gelding looks suited back in this class, especially as four starts ago he led throughout over this course and distance and beat his rivals by 3.05 lengths. He has 60kg to contend with, but under the set-weight conditions of the race, he appears well treated compared to his opponents. Gary \u20185G\u2019 Geran should be able to use barrier 1 to advantage and drive forward into a forward position."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"6878d49d-c811-4dc4-b996-b0592fa2d4db","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"058d072d-7b2a-4857-af6e-36549bd6472c"}],"summary":"BOSSED UP (5) can bounce again after producing a much better effort over 1200m at Eagle Farm second-up. The Tony Gollan-trained gelding travelled in a handy spot, hit the lead with 50m to go and was only denied when Lisztomania surged through along the inside to beat him by a whisker. There should be more improvement to come third-up, and he won over 1000m at Eagle Farm at the same stage last preparation with Ryan Maloney aboard. \u201cPug\u201d gets back on the son of Better Than Ready and should get the perfect trail behind what looks a hot speed."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"8389c65b-d789-4a2f-ab6d-de1cb00aabc8","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f9b4f6a6-9bfd-41d4-87eb-f07eb25b4770"}],"summary":"TRAFALGAR SQUARE (10)\u00a0made a strong impression when resuming for new trainers Chris & Corey Munce two starts ago. The Churchill mare drew wide over 1200m at Ipswich and was forced to settle back before being held up entering the straight, but she quickened powerfully once clear to win by a neck. A wide barrier last start over this distance on Ipswich Cup Day made things difficult, but she still finished off strongly from well back to run 1.44 lengths third. She raced in Group company in Sydney early in her career, so she has always had ability, and she is also a third-up winner. Brisbane\u2019s leading jockey Ben Thompson should give her every chance."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"48b11b2b-3392-4b99-a0e2-38c84bf09ba8","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"faef1995-6df2-466f-abba-edeb14110152"}],"summary":"PORTOFINO (9)\u00a0has made good progress since joining the country New South Wales stable of Mack Griffith after previously racing in Sydney with Chris Waller. The I Am Invincible gelding has won three of four starts this preparation, with his only defeat a 1.38 length third at Newcastle. He was very good last start in a Highway Handicap over 1500m at Rosehill, showing good grit to lead throughout for a narrow win. The booking of top Brisbane jockey Ben Thompson is a key push, and with just 53kg, he should give a good sight."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"76c9278d-85be-4daa-853b-a421d955e360","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f9ded050-43ad-495b-8179-fc57a4a1a777"}],"summary":"HATCHET (2)\u00a0should be suited by the drop in class after contesting black-type races throughout Stradbroke Season. The Rob Heathcote-trained gelding settled too far back last start in the Group 3 W.J. Healy Stakes before working home well, passing a few stragglers, to finish 3.5 lengths tenth. Earlier this year, he won back-to-back races in this class, including one over this course and distance when suited by a hot speed. 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