{"id":31544,"date":"2026-08-22T07:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T19:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31544"},"modified":"2026-08-22T11:04:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T23:04:01","slug":"doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 22 August\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Doomben racing tips are in focus this Saturday, with 10 races scheduled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The track<\/a> is rated a Soft 5 and fine weather is forecast. The rail is out 2m, which should provide a reasonable surface for the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The early races will be important when assessing the track conditions. They should also provide a guide to whether runners on speed or those coming from behind are being favoured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That makes the speed map and early positioning key factors. Our race analysis assesses the key runners, main winning chances and betting opportunities across the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the race-by-race preview for Doomben.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Race 1 – BECOME A BRC MEMBER QTIS Three-Year-Old & Four-Year-Old BENCHMARK 68 Handicap (1600 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 1 Wrigley Field<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

WRIGLEY FIELD (1)<\/strong> appears ready for the rise to 1600m after working home well over 1400m at Eagle Farm.<\/p>\n

The Jack Bruce-trained gelding finished fourth, beaten 1.25 lengths, after settling well back in a race that represents a significant drop in class.<\/p>\n

He does rise in weight, but he is now at peak fitness and gains the services of Ryan Maloney.<\/p>\n

With several runners drawn wide, the inside barrier should allow Wrigley Field to settle closer than he did last start.<\/p>\n

Doomben R1 – Become A Brc Member 3&4yo (Bm68) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Open<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1. Wrigley Field (1)<\/span>
60kg<\/span>4×254<\/span><\/div>
J: Ryan Maloney<\/span>T: Jack Bruce<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Dual acceptor. At the latest run 4th of 13 in a Nmw at Eagle Farm on August 8 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Gambino with 53kg at $4.80. Before that eased back early on 5th of 9 in a Cl4 at Gold Coast on July 25 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind Enforceable carrying 57.5kg at $7. Honest galloper who is clearly the testing material.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 12:54:55 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
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Race 2 – RACECOURSE VILLAGE No Metro Wins Handicap (1200 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 9 Shelstein<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

SHELSTEIN (9)<\/strong> has been consistent this preparation and should appreciate returning to 1200m.<\/p>\n

The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding finished second over 1350m here last start, beaten three-quarters of a length after being run down late.<\/p>\n

He is now third-up and has produced all of his wins over this distance.<\/p>\n

The 54kg impost is another positive, while solid New South Wales form gives him a strong platform. Daniel Moor should be able to settle just behind the expected speed.<\/p>\n

Doomben R2 – Racecourse Village (Rs0mw) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
1st<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9. Shelstein (4)<\/span>
54kg<\/span>22×62<\/span><\/div>
J: Daniel Moor<\/span>T: Annabel & Rob Archibald<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 04:13:20 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
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Race 3 – SKY RACING BENCHMARK 72 Handicap (1350 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 1 Blazing Harry<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

BLAZING HARRY (1)<\/strong> finds a more suitable race after twice competing against Braveheart.<\/p>\n

The Kristy Clark-Peoples-trained gelding resumed over 1200m here and closed strongly to finish just behind Braveheart.<\/p>\n

He again chased that runner last start and finished second, beaten 3.41 lengths, but the effort was still sound.<\/p>\n

The quick back-up and rise to 1350m should suit his fitness profile. Bella Youngberry claims 3kg and should be able to settle him behind the speed from a favourable draw.<\/p>\n

Doomben R3 – Sky Racing (Bm72) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
1st<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1. Blazing Harry (3)<\/span>
59kg<\/span>14922<\/span><\/div>
J: Bella Youngberry<\/span>T: Kristie Clark-Peoples<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 04:13:21 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
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Race 4 – THE GIBSON BENCHMARK 80 Handicap (2200 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 6 Cormac T <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

CORMAC T (6)<\/span><\/b>\u00a0comes up with\u00a0the outside\u00a0barrier\u00a0but he has the early speed to cross and find a forward position easily.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding rises in class after putting away his rivals by just under a length over this course and distance last start.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prior to that he had been mixing his form but place several times in\u00a0Sydney\u00a0including a half-length second over\u00a02000m\u00a0at Rosehill just three starts ago.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jace McMurray retains the\u00a0ride\u00a0and his claim is a plus.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Doomben R4 – The Gibson (Bm80) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
9th<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6. Cormac T (9)<\/span>
56.5kg<\/span>30291<\/span><\/div>
J: Jace Mcmurray<\/span>T: Annabel & Rob Archibald<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 04:13:22 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
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Race 5 – DRINKWISE BENCHMARK 70 Handicap (1110 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 16 Petit Artiste<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

PETIT ARTISTE (16)<\/strong> resumes for Tony Gollan after previously racing in Victoria.<\/p>\n

The four-year-old mare has not won for 70 weeks, but her last victory came in the Listed Without Fear Stakes at Morphettville, where she scored by 3.46 lengths.<\/p>\n

Her recent assignments may have been beyond her ideal level, and this race should provide a more suitable opportunity.<\/p>\n

She has trialled well ahead of her return, finishing close behind the winner under a controlled ride.<\/p>\n

Emily Lang has a favourable draw to work with.<\/p>\n

Doomben R5 – Drinkwise (Bm70) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
5th<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
16. Petit Artiste (5)<\/span>
57kg<\/span>x367x<\/span><\/div>
J: Emily Lang<\/span>T: Tony Gollan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.50<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 04:13:22 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
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Race 6 – XXXX Class 6 Plate (1110 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 6 Let’sfacethemusic<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

LET\u2019SFACETHEMUSIC (6)<\/strong> can improve with a more suitable run in transit.<\/p>\n

The Corey & Kylie Geran-trained gelding began awkwardly from a wide barrier last start and was not suited by the way the race developed.<\/p>\n

Despite settling near the rear, he produced a strong finishing burst to finish fourth, beaten a neck.<\/p>\n

He was a dominant all-the-way winner two starts ago when ridden by Gary Geran, who returns to the saddle.<\/p>\n

Moulin Miss is likely to lead, and Let\u2019sfacethemusic should be able to settle close enough to enjoy a favourable position.<\/p>\n

Doomben R6 – XXXX Plate (C6)<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
1st<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6. Let’Sfacethemusic (5)<\/span>
57kg<\/span>45514<\/span><\/div>
J: Gary Geran<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 04:13:23 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
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Race 7 – FAMILY RACEDAY 12 SEPTEMBER No Metro Wins Handicap (1600 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 14 Land Bank<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

LAND BANK (14)<\/strong> rises in grade but receives a significant weight advantage with 53.5kg.<\/p>\n

The Tony Gollan-trained gelding finished strongly over 1350m here last start to win by just under a length.<\/p>\n

His closing effort suggested the rise to a mile should be suitable, particularly now that he has further fitness.<\/p>\n

The draw is not ideal, and Daniel Moor may need to show initiative early to find a workable position.<\/p>\n

Doomben R7 – Family Raceday 12 September (Rs0mw) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
13th<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
14. Land Bank (10)<\/span>
53.5kg<\/span>16×31<\/span><\/div>
J: Daniel Moor<\/span>T: Tony Gollan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 04:13:24 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
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Race 8 – MORETON HIRE QTIS Three-Year-Old Handicap (1200 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 8 Maria Clara<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

MARIA CLARA (8)<\/strong> is capable of improving sharply with a clearer passage.<\/p>\n

The Tony & Maddy Sears-trained filly was inconvenienced at several stages over 1200m at Eagle Farm last start. She settled near the rear, was shuffled back on the turn and then held up in the straight.<\/p>\n

Once into clear running, she closed strongly to finish third, beaten just under a length.<\/p>\n

Her previous win at the Gold Coast was also encouraging. She led into the straight before drawing clear to win by 1.39 lengths.<\/p>\n

Mark Du Plessis takes over from the apprentice, with Maria Clara carrying 52kg.<\/p>\n

Doomben R8 – Moreton Hire 3yo Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
1st<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8. Maria Clara (8)<\/span>
52kg<\/span>313<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Du Plessis<\/span>T: Tony & Maddysen Sears<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 04:13:25 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
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Race 9 – SUNTORY – 196 BENCHMARK 85 Handicap (1350 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 6 Ser Joh<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

SER JOH (6)<\/strong> was strong despite covering plenty of ground over 1200m at Eagle Farm last start.<\/p>\n

The Rob Heathcote-trained gelding used plenty of energy crossing from the outside barrier to lead, but he still fought on to finish second, beaten 2.16 lengths.<\/p>\n

The winner enjoyed a more economical run, so the effort was sound.<\/p>\n

Ser Joh also performed well first-up, finishing second by a long neck, and won third-up last preparation at Doomben.<\/p>\n

He maps to receive a more suitable run on speed for Taylor Marshall.<\/p>\n

Doomben R9 – Suntory – 196 (Bm85) Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
2nd<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6. Ser Joh (2)<\/span>
58kg<\/span>55×22<\/span><\/div>
J: Taylor Marshall<\/span>T: Robert Heathcote<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 04:13:25 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
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Race 10 – LADBROKES MEGA MULTI OPEN Handicap (1600 METRES)<\/div>\n
No. 1 Anemacore<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

ANEMACORE (1)<\/strong> is the class runner in the final race and should be suited by the improved barrier.<\/p>\n

The Shaun Dwyer-trained gelding settled closer last start and finished strongly to win in the shadows of the post.<\/p>\n

His previous run at Eagle Farm had plenty of merit, as he came from the outside barrier and a long way back to finish second, beaten just under a length.<\/p>\n

That followed a narrow third in the Listed Glasshouse Handicap.<\/p>\n

He has not raced over this distance since finishing second by a neck over this course and distance in March. The 61kg is the query, but Michael Rodd should be able to give him a favourable run.<\/p>\n

Doomben R10 – Ladbrokes Mega Multi Hcp<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
4th<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1. Anemacore (2)<\/span>
61kg<\/span>25321<\/span><\/div>
J: Michael Rodd<\/span>T: Shaun Dwyer<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 04:13:26 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results: Doomben Race 10<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Doomben racing tips are in focus this Saturday, with 10 races scheduled. The track is rated a Soft 5 and fine weather is forecast. The rail is out 2m, which should provide a reasonable surface for the meeting. The early races will be important when assessing the track conditions. They should also provide a guide to whether runners on speed or those coming from behind are being favoured. That makes the speed map and early positioning key factors. Our race analysis assesses the key runners, main winning chances and betting opportunities across the card. Here is the race-by-race preview for…<\/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-31544","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 12:00 am","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"29\/06\/2024 12:00 am","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"5","race_id":"a3359036-db88-441d-8feb-4ab8244a2427","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"1151a7bb-30f8-4b8a-8aab-aa64f2e3c960"}],"summary":"WRIGLEY FIELD (1) appears ready for the rise to 1600m after working home well over 1400m at Eagle Farm. The Jack Bruce-trained gelding finished fourth, beaten 1.25 lengths, after settling well back in a race that represents a significant drop in class. He does rise in weight, but he is now at peak fitness and gains the services of Ryan Maloney. With several runners drawn wide, the inside barrier should allow Wrigley Field to settle closer than he did last start."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"b71146e3-699d-4160-b7bf-493ed8c532cb","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3e79c5e8-0554-46fb-b2d5-1fa31a8a6e8a"}],"summary":"SHELSTEIN (9) has been consistent this preparation and should appreciate returning to 1200m. The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding finished second over 1350m here last start, beaten three-quarters of a length after being run down late. He is now third-up and has produced all of his wins over this distance. The 54kg impost is another positive, while solid New South Wales form gives him a strong platform. Daniel Moor should be able to settle just behind the expected speed."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"781be428-a237-4b44-9320-dcb4cce64124","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"814d15e1-ae12-4c49-b40f-d094ce65cce5"}],"summary":"BLAZING HARRY (1) finds a more suitable race after twice competing against Braveheart. The Kristy Clark-Peoples-trained gelding resumed over 1200m here and closed strongly to finish just behind Braveheart. He again chased that runner last start and finished second, beaten 3.41 lengths, but the effort was still sound. The quick back-up and rise to 1350m should suit his fitness profile. Bella Youngberry claims 3kg and should be able to settle him behind the speed from a favourable draw."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"f2f93871-c6df-43c8-9a8a-81e95dd21de9","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"04228fcc-cd3f-43f7-9568-c704b70c738f"}],"summary":"CORMAC T (6)\u00a0comes up with\u00a0the outside\u00a0barrier\u00a0but he has the early speed to cross and find a forward position easily.\u00a0 The Annabel & Rob Archibald-trained gelding rises in class after putting away his rivals by just under a length over this course and distance last start.\u00a0 Prior to that he had been mixing his form but place several times in\u00a0Sydney\u00a0including a half-length second over\u00a02000m\u00a0at Rosehill just three starts ago.\u00a0 Jace McMurray retains the\u00a0ride\u00a0and his claim is a plus.\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"0410b995-2b52-4559-96b4-290930b3eb44","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ea01bc2b-eab0-4417-92bd-8572424c3e31"}],"summary":"PETIT ARTISTE (16) resumes for Tony Gollan after previously racing in Victoria. The four-year-old mare has not won for 70 weeks, but her last victory came in the Listed Without Fear Stakes at Morphettville, where she scored by 3.46 lengths. Her recent assignments may have been beyond her ideal level, and this race should provide a more suitable opportunity. She has trialled well ahead of her return, finishing close behind the winner under a controlled ride. Emily Lang has a favourable draw to work with."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"f1c554ad-95da-46b5-b03e-216975880975","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"1bae87f8-f00a-49dd-ae10-e13a55163706"}],"summary":"LET\u2019SFACETHEMUSIC (6) can improve with a more suitable run in transit. The Corey & Kylie Geran-trained gelding began awkwardly from a wide barrier last start and was not suited by the way the race developed. Despite settling near the rear, he produced a strong finishing burst to finish fourth, beaten a neck. He was a dominant all-the-way winner two starts ago when ridden by Gary Geran, who returns to the saddle. Moulin Miss is likely to lead, and Let\u2019sfacethemusic should be able to settle close enough to enjoy a favourable position."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"6987fd9b-b135-428e-a3c0-28663fcd2132","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ec70ecf3-6408-40d8-900f-f6b9bef8b4f7"}],"summary":"LAND BANK (14) rises in grade but receives a significant weight advantage with 53.5kg. The Tony Gollan-trained gelding finished strongly over 1350m here last start to win by just under a length. His closing effort suggested the rise to a mile should be suitable, particularly now that he has further fitness. The draw is not ideal, and Daniel Moor may need to show initiative early to find a workable position."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"24fbba7d-ef05-4cfe-b6bc-5e49eb647ec3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"b8de8aca-1ad6-4b74-bf34-551de223611b"}],"summary":"MARIA CLARA (8) is capable of improving sharply with a clearer passage. The Tony & Maddy Sears-trained filly was inconvenienced at several stages over 1200m at Eagle Farm last start. She settled near the rear, was shuffled back on the turn and then held up in the straight. Once into clear running, she closed strongly to finish third, beaten just under a length. Her previous win at the Gold Coast was also encouraging. She led into the straight before drawing clear to win by 1.39 lengths. Mark Du Plessis takes over from the apprentice, with Maria Clara carrying 52kg."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"59523d8b-de11-45dc-8382-a0a40407be21","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"04096ac2-ba49-490f-a8d4-0384867c35c1"}],"summary":"SER JOH (6) was strong despite covering plenty of ground over 1200m at Eagle Farm last start. The Rob Heathcote-trained gelding used plenty of energy crossing from the outside barrier to lead, but he still fought on to finish second, beaten 2.16 lengths. The winner enjoyed a more economical run, so the effort was sound. Ser Joh also performed well first-up, finishing second by a long neck, and won third-up last preparation at Doomben. He maps to receive a more suitable run on speed for Taylor Marshall."}]},{"author_id":"5","race_id":"561c6050-a4b9-4d44-9121-0dbc3a916c3a","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e2950faf-3981-4c88-a0e9-d010f5a4658d"}],"summary":"ANEMACORE (1) is the class runner in the final race and should be suited by the improved barrier. The Shaun Dwyer-trained gelding settled closer last start and finished strongly to win in the shadows of the post. His previous run at Eagle Farm had plenty of merit, as he came from the outside barrier and a long way back to finish second, beaten just under a length. That followed a narrow third in the Listed Glasshouse Handicap. He has not raced over this distance since finishing second by a neck over this course and distance in March. The 61kg is the query, but Michael Rodd should be able to give him a favourable run."}]}]},"yoast_head":"\nDoomben Racing Tips & Preview | Saturday 15 August<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read our Doomben racing tips for Saturday 22 August, including track conditions, race analysis, key runners and betting opportunities.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_NZ\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Doomben Racing Tips & Preview | Saturday 15 August\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Read our Doomben racing tips for Saturday 22 August, including track conditions, race analysis, key runners and betting opportunities.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"TAB NZ Punters Lounge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-08-21T19:14:28+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-08-21T23:04:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/First-Mission-2190030.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"857\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Craig Sheppard\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Craig Sheppard\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"1 minute\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Craig Sheppard\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/001329a897fa9905f1d6ff41aee205db\"},\"headline\":\"Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 22 August\u00a0\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-21T19:14:28+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-21T23:04:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":105,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/First-Mission-2190030.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Racing Tips\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Horse Racing\",\"Horse Racing Tips\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-NZ\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/\",\"name\":\"Doomben Racing Tips & Preview | Saturday 15 August\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/First-Mission-2190030.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-21T19:14:28+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-21T23:04:01+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/001329a897fa9905f1d6ff41aee205db\"},\"description\":\"Read our Doomben racing tips for Saturday 22 August, including track conditions, race analysis, key runners and betting opportunities.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-NZ\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-NZ\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/First-Mission-2190030.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/First-Mission-2190030.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":857,\"caption\":\"Doomben Tips\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/2026\\\/08\\\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 22 August\u00a0\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/\",\"name\":\"TAB NZ Punters Lounge\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-NZ\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/001329a897fa9905f1d6ff41aee205db\",\"name\":\"Craig Sheppard\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.tab.co.nz\\\/punters\\\/author\\\/craigs-2\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Doomben Racing Tips & Preview | Saturday 15 August","description":"Read our Doomben racing tips for Saturday 22 August, including track conditions, race analysis, key runners and betting opportunities.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/","og_locale":"en_NZ","og_type":"article","og_title":"Doomben Racing Tips & Preview | Saturday 15 August","og_description":"Read our Doomben racing tips for Saturday 22 August, including track conditions, race analysis, key runners and betting opportunities.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/","og_site_name":"TAB NZ Punters Lounge","article_published_time":"2026-08-21T19:14:28+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-08-21T23:04:01+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":857,"url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/First-Mission-2190030.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Craig Sheppard","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Craig Sheppard","Est. reading time":"1 minute"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/"},"author":{"name":"Craig Sheppard","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#\/schema\/person\/001329a897fa9905f1d6ff41aee205db"},"headline":"Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 22 August\u00a0","datePublished":"2026-08-21T19:14:28+00:00","dateModified":"2026-08-21T23:04:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/"},"wordCount":105,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/First-Mission-2190030.jpg","keywords":["Racing Tips"],"articleSection":["Horse Racing","Horse Racing Tips"],"inLanguage":"en-NZ"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/","name":"Doomben Racing Tips & Preview | Saturday 15 August","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/First-Mission-2190030.jpg","datePublished":"2026-08-21T19:14:28+00:00","dateModified":"2026-08-21T23:04:01+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#\/schema\/person\/001329a897fa9905f1d6ff41aee205db"},"description":"Read our Doomben racing tips for Saturday 22 August, including track conditions, race analysis, key runners and betting opportunities.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-NZ","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-NZ","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/First-Mission-2190030.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/First-Mission-2190030.jpg","width":1200,"height":857,"caption":"Doomben Tips"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/doomben-tips-preview-saturday-22-august\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Doomben Tips & Preview | Saturday 22 August\u00a0"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/","name":"TAB NZ Punters Lounge","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-NZ"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#\/schema\/person\/001329a897fa9905f1d6ff41aee205db","name":"Craig Sheppard","url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/author\/craigs-2\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31544"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31544\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27392"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31544"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31544"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=31544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}