Here is the predicted track pattern and preview of Saturday’s Group 1 Doomben 10,000 (1200m) in Brisbane.
TRACKWALKER INFO
“Expecting it to get back into the soft range with lanes 4 to 9 likely to provide the bulk of the winners. On-pace runners and swoopers should get their chance.”
DOOMBEN 10,000 HISTORY
* 3YOs have won 30 editions of the race including the past two [GIGA KICK, MAZU]
* The favourite has won the last 3
* 16 horses over the past 30 years have attempted the Doomben 10,000 – Stradbroke Handicap double, 4 have completed the feat
* A locally trained galloper hasn’t won since SPIRIT OF BOOM in 2014
NIC ASHMAN TIP
“It really comes down to luck in running. I WISH I WIN has the best ratings but lacks gate speed, is drawn barrier one and therefore may not get a crack at them. Conversely, PRIVATE EYE should get a crack at them but does he have to go a pair further back than ideal? His chances increase the drier the track gets but I’m also wary that not many horses have come out of that April 20 meeting at Randwick and raced well. I’d probably side with I WISH I WIN knowing that your fate will be determined at the top of the straight and there’s a possibility that James McDonald might settle closer. STEFI MAGNETICA is one for your first 4s as she continues to rise in her ratings.”