{"id":31197,"date":"2026-08-05T08:10:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T20:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31197"},"modified":"2026-08-05T11:01:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T23:01:53","slug":"doomben-tips-preview-wednesday-5-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-wednesday-5-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Doomben Tips & Preview | Wednesday 5 August\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Doomben hosts an eight-race card<\/a> on Wednesday, with the surface rated a Soft 5 and sunny conditions expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this time of year, it would be no surprise if the track remains in that Soft 5 range throughout the afternoon. The rail is out 9.5m, which is a key factor at Doomben, as that position has often given an advantage to horses able to race handy and control their spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That makes the speed map, race shape and early positioning important parts of the assessment. Runners with tactical speed should get their opportunity, and those factors will help shape the main winning chances and betting opportunities across the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s try to find some winners.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Race 1 – BECOME A BRC MEMBER Maiden Plate 1650m<\/div>\n
No. 7 Urban Princess<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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URBAN PRINCESS (7)<\/strong> looks ready to give this maiden a genuine shake.<\/p>\n

The Brent Gray-trained mare has put together two encouraging runs leading into this. She was strong through the line over 1400m at the Sunshine Coast two starts ago, making ground through traffic to finish 2.37 lengths third.<\/p>\n

She then stepped out to 1700m at the Gold Coast and ran another solid race. After settling closer to the speed, she moved up with Coccinella before being edged out late and finishing 1.59 lengths second. There was a further 3.46 lengths back to third, which adds merit to the performance.<\/p>\n

With fitness on her side and Michael Rodd booked, she gets a good chance to break through.<\/p>\n

Doomben R1 – Become A BRC Member Mdn Plate<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Urban Princess (6)<\/span>
J: Michael Rodd<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
53832<\/span>T: Brent Gray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/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: 05\/08\/2026 03:35:01 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 – MEKKA RACEDAY 22 AUGUST QTIS Three-Year-Old Maiden Plate 1350m<\/div>\n
No. 8 Raging Raider<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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RAGING RAIDER (8)<\/strong> should find this more suitable after tackling a stronger Saturday race at Eagle Farm last start.<\/p>\n

The Paul Butterworth-trained filly travelled into that race well enough but could not quicken with them late, finishing 3.19 lengths sixth.<\/p>\n

Her run prior at the Sunshine Coast reads well for this level. She finished powerfully over 1200m and was beaten by only a head, suggesting she has the ability to win a maiden like this.<\/p>\n

She should be fitter again third-up, and Ben Thompson taking the ride is an obvious positive. With limited speed engaged, she may be able to settle closer and use her race fitness late.<\/p>\n

Doomben R2 – Mekka Raceday 22 August Mdn Plate<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Raging Raider (5)<\/span>
J: Ben Thompson<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
34×36<\/span>T: Paul Butterworth<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.12<\/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: 05\/08\/2026 04:09:27 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 – THE GIBSON Maiden Handicap 1350m<\/div>\n
No. 1 Moscow Mule <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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MOSCOW MULE (1)<\/strong> made an encouraging debut over 1300m at Eagle Farm, closing off well to finish third, beaten just under five lengths.<\/p>\n

The Matt Dunn-trained gelding then showed clear second-up improvement over this course and distance, where he had little luck in running. After being held up and pushed back to last on straightening, he worked home strongly to finish second, beaten 1.43 lengths.<\/p>\n

He should be fitter again third-up, and the booking of Ben Thompson is a positive.<\/p>\n

The draw is not ideal, but if he can find a reasonable position in running, he looks one of the key winning chances.<\/p>\n

Doomben R3 – The Gibson Mdn Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Moscow Mule (7)<\/span>
J: Ben Thompson<\/span> 60kg<\/span><\/div>
32<\/span>T: Matthew Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.22<\/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: 05\/08\/2026 04:44:39 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 – SKY RACING BENCHMARK 65 Handicap 1650m<\/div>\n
No. 8 Wounder<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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WOUNDER (8)<\/strong> brings consistent Sydney form into a more suitable Queensland assignment.<\/p>\n

The Chris Waller-trained mare has only won once from 18 starts, but she has been holding her form in stronger races than this. Last start at Warwick Farm, she finished 2.2 lengths fourth in a Benchmark 72 Handicap despite suffering a puncture wound to her foot.<\/p>\n

That form has since been boosted, with winner Satono Jasmine going on to score at Saturday metropolitan level.<\/p>\n

Before that, she was close up at Canterbury and Hawkesbury, with another placing at Canterbury in between. Deep into the preparation and down to 54.5kg, she gets her chance.<\/p>\n

Doomben R4 – Sky Racing Hcp (Bm65)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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8. Wounder (6)<\/span>
J: Emily Lang<\/span> 54.5kg<\/span><\/div>
44344<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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: 05\/08\/2026 05:22:10 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 – COUNTRY MUSIC RACEDAY 15 AUGUST Class 3 Handicap 2060m<\/div>\n
No. 8 Sarah\u2019s Sonnet<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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SARAH\u2019S SONNET (8)<\/strong> has made a positive impression as a staying mare and looks suited again over this distance range.<\/p>\n

The Tony & Maddy Sears-trained mare began this campaign with two placings, including a narrow nose defeat over 1800m at the Gold Coast second-up.<\/p>\n

She then rose to 2233m last start and handled the distance strongly, putting the race away by 1.33 lengths with the jockey riding hands and heels.<\/p>\n

Her only previous fourth-up run also resulted in a win over a similar trip at Lismore, which is a good sign for this stage of the preparation. Mark Du Plessis taking the ride adds to her appeal.<\/p>\n

Doomben R5 – Country Music Raceday 15 August Hcp (C3)<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Sarah’s Sonnets (6)<\/span>
J: Mark Du Plessis<\/span> 54.5kg<\/span><\/div>
1×321<\/span>T: Tony & Maddysen Sears<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/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: 05\/08\/2026 05:54:03 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 – DRINKWISE Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 1 Handicap 1200m<\/div>\n
No. 9 Zalique<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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ZALIQUE (9)<\/strong> appears to have returned a better horse this preparation.<\/p>\n

The Matt Dunn-trained gelding looked sharp in two trial wins before producing the same level of improvement at Grafton first-up. He settled second in the run and put the race away impressively.<\/p>\n

There should still be more to come, given this is only his second racing campaign.<\/p>\n

From a favourable draw, Daniel Moor should be able to give him an economical run stalking likely leader La Profecia. If he repeats his fresh performance, he should be hard to beat.<\/p>\n

Doomben R6 – Drinkwise Hcp (C1)<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Zalique (3)<\/span>
J: Daniel Moor<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
64×1<\/span>T: Matthew Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/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: 05\/08\/2026 06:30:50 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 – XXXX GOLD Fillies and Mares Class 1 Handicap 1200m<\/div>\n
No. 11 Stein<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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STEIN (11)<\/strong> can improve sharply back to a more suitable Class 1 Fillies and Mares race.<\/p>\n

The Chris & Corey Munce-trained mare had little go her way last start over this course and distance. She was held up before finishing 4.74 lengths sixth in a Saturday three-year-old race won by the in-form Grinzinger Champ.<\/p>\n

Her run two starts ago is a better guide for this. In a race similar to this level, she finished 1.25 lengths third over 1200m at Eagle Farm and produced the quickest final 400m and 200m sectionals of the race.<\/p>\n

With the blinkers coming off for the first time, she should be able to race on speed and be given every chance.<\/p>\n

Doomben R7 – XXXX Gold Hcp (C1)<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Stein (6)<\/span>
J: Tahlia Fenlon<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
3×636<\/span>T: Chris & Corey Munce<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.75<\/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: 05\/08\/2026 07:09:49 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 – LADBROKES ODDS SURGE Class 3 Handicap 1350m<\/div>\n
No. 13 Flaxlands<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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FLAXLANDS (13)<\/strong> is racing consistently and looks well placed to win again.<\/p>\n

The Chris Waller-trained mare was ridden more positively over this course and distance last start, and the change in tactics worked perfectly. She settled closer and finished too well, scoring by 1.2 lengths.<\/p>\n

That followed a strong third at Ipswich, where the outside barrier made things difficult, but she still produced the fastest closing sectionals of the race.<\/p>\n

Given how effective the forward ride was last time, Jake Bayliss is likely to be positive again. If she can land in a similar spot, she should be right in the finish.<\/p>\n

Doomben R8 – Ladbrokes Odds Surge Hcp (C3)<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Flaxlands (7)<\/span>
J: Jake Bayliss<\/span> 54.5kg<\/span><\/div>
x1431<\/span>T: Chris Waller<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.10<\/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: 05\/08\/2026 07:47:29 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Doomben hosts an eight-race card on Wednesday, with the surface rated a Soft 5 and sunny conditions expected. At this time of year, it would be no surprise if the track remains in that Soft 5 range throughout the afternoon. The rail is out 9.5m, which is a key factor at Doomben, as that position has often given an advantage to horses able to race handy and control their spot. That makes the speed map, race shape and early positioning important parts of the assessment. 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The Chris & Corey Munce-trained mare had little go her way last start over this course and distance. She was held up before finishing 4.74 lengths sixth in a Saturday three-year-old race won by the in-form Grinzinger Champ. Her run two starts ago is a better guide for this. In a race similar to this level, she finished 1.25 lengths third over 1200m at Eagle Farm and produced the quickest final 400m and 200m sectionals of the race. With the blinkers coming off for the first time, she should be able to race on speed and be given every chance."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"4268b37c-61ec-457b-88b6-981c638ca48e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"cee2dfff-7b7b-45e7-b3f2-1374b797cdda"}],"summary":"FLAXLANDS (13) is racing consistently and looks well placed to win again. The Chris Waller-trained mare was ridden more positively over this course and distance last start, and the change in tactics worked perfectly. She settled closer and finished too well, scoring by 1.2 lengths. 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