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Meeting — Sat 14 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Sat, 14 NovDoomben (QLD)Change

Race 1 — Become A BRC Member Hcp 1110m · jumps

Race preview

Doomben hosts a fascinating two-year-old handicap over 1110m on a Soft 7 track under overcast skies at 12:05 pm AEDT. The win market lines up with Miss Verstak holding sway at the head of affairs, closely followed by La Bella Queen and Better The Devil, with Velvet Hustle, Crescendoed, and Clairvue Courage making up the rest of the runners in the market order.

The bold play here is siding with La Bella Queen, who sits right at the top end of the market and brings proven race-day form to the table. Prepared by Nicholas Beck and ridden by Tiffani Brooker from barrier two, this runner scored a dominant win here over 1050m on soft ground on debut. The stable is firing, outperforming market expectations significantly, and although carrying an extra 2.5kg, that prior course and distance victory is worth its weight in gold against a bunch of unraced rivals.

For those looking at other angles, Miss Verstak commands plenty of respect coming out of the champion C J Waller stable from barrier one, boasting a strong trial and a hefty price tag as a relation to Group 1 winner Response. Meanwhile, Velvet Hustle from the K M Schweida yard cruised home untested in a local trial and lands a neat draw in barrier three, making this juvenile clash an intriguing battle between race-day experience and expensive unraced talent.

Race notes

  • 2Y HCP,2Y HCP,2yo,Open
  • SOFT7
  • Overcast
  • 6 runners

Shortest win price

La Bella Queen (2)

2.40

Most career wins

La Bella Queen

1-0-0 from 1 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Firststart

  • 7Better The Devil
  • 8Clairvue Courage
  • 10Miss Verstak
  • 11Velvet Hustle

Backmarker

  • 9Crescendoed

Leader

  • 2La Bella Queen

  • La Bella Queen · Positive

    Hot J/T Combo

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 70%

  • Better The Devil · Positive

    First Starter

    Not raced previously

  • Clairvue Courage · Positive

    Hot J/T Combo

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 59%

  • Crescendoed · Positive

    Fast Finisher

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1Alabama OutlawScratched11––––

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed50%

Insights

  • Watch Betting

    Negative

    If supported, follow in

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:0-1-0). $300K purchase. Well held in only trial. Champion stable, so always respect the market.

ILB

2yo by Alabama Express on debut for trainer Tony Gollan. Betting is the best guide.

RSIS

2yo by Alabama Express racing as a debutant for Tony Gollan.

2La Bella QueenJ: Tiffani Brooker·T: Nicholas Beck259kg1 11: 1-0-0$2.40$1.30

Career

1: 1-0-0

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating100%
  • Closing Speed60%

Record

  • First-up

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track Doomben

    1: 1-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 1-0-0

  • Distance 1050m

    1: 1-0-0

  • Going Soft

    1: 1-0-0

Last starts

  1. 1Doomben1050m31 Oct 2026 · 2Y HCP · SOFT5-1.8
  2. 1Dalby800m7 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-3.6

Insights

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 70%

  • Hot Trainer

    Positive

    Nicholas Beck in good form, out performing market 43%

  • Profitable Trainer

    Positive

    Stable runners going at 24% POT in L100 Runners

  • Fast Early

    Positive

    Sectionals suggest goes hard early

  • Solid Run LS

    Positive

    Won last start

  • Draw Suits

    Positive

    Well drawn inside

  • Track Exp

    Positive

    Knows this track well

  • Raceday Experience

    Positive

    Wiser for debut run

Comments

AAP

Excellent debut performance posting a dominant win in soft going this track. Up 2.5kgs but hard to toss.

ILB

Led throughout to win by a margin of 1 3/4L last time at this track and was a debutant last start. Won't be far away during the run. Very smart animal who will take all the beating.

RP

Too good for Crescendoed and Power Witness when landing handicap over 5f by just under 2l running for the first time at 4-1 two weeks ago; this just her second run in a handicap; very interesting.

RSIS

Took charge of the race when winning by 1 3/4L last run here and having second career run. Has good tactical pace and will be nicely positioned. Very hard to beat.

3Oi Oi OiScratched5––––

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating20%
  • Closing Speed50%

Insights

  • Wet To Dry

    Negative

    Coming from a wet to dry (Heavy 8 to Good 4) track may prove difficult

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:1-0-0). Spirit of Boom gelding was very impressive in his only trial. Go with the market on this one.

ILB

Debutant 2yo by Spirit Of Boom for trainer Stephen Kirkwood. Watch for a sign in the market.

RSIS

First time at the races 2yo by Spirit Of Boom for Stephen Kirkwood.

4Swim Up BarScratched7––––

Career

1: 0-1-0

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer20%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed50%

Record

  • First-up

    1: 0-1-0

  • Track Sunshine Coast

    1: 0-1-0

  • Distance 1000m

    1: 0-1-0

  • Going Soft

    1: 0-1-0

Last starts

  1. 2Sunshine Coast1000m8 Nov 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · SOFT60.07L
  2. 4Deagon650m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(9)3.9L

Insights

  • Trainer Career

    Negative

    Trainer Career S/R is 6%

  • Primed

    Positive

    Fitter here racing on a quick back up

Comments

AAP

Backing up quickly. Bold debut effort when just shaded at the Sunshine Coast. Better for experience but finds a harder race.

ILB

Backing up quickly for this race. Close to claiming the win last start at Sunshine Coast and having second career run.

RP

Ran well on his debut over 5f at Sunshine Coast at 9-1 on Sunday; will need to progress to get off the mark.

RSIS

On a quick back up. Competed in a tight contest last time at Sunshine Coast and was a debutant last start.

5Power WitnessScratched9––––

Career

1: 0-0-0

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed40%

Record

  • First-up

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track Doomben

    1: 0-0-0

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 0-0-0

  • Distance 1050m

    1: 0-0-0

  • Going Soft

    1: 0-0-0

Last starts

  1. 6Doomben1050m31 Oct 2026 · 2Y HCP · SOFT56.24L
  2. 3Dalby800m7 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)3.7L

Insights

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 16%

  • Winkers On

    Positive

    Important gear change of winkers on

Comments

AAP

A very soft debut performance this venue at healthy odds 31 Oct. Experience gained, but will need to improve a lot.

ILB

Struggled with the pace when 6th last time at this venue but having second race start.

RP

6l behind La Bella Queen when sixth over 5f at 28-1 two weeks ago; this just his second run in a handicap; must now step up.

RSIS

Tailed off to finish 6th last run here but was on debut last time.

6She Had A PlanScratched10––––

Rating · IRD

20

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed20%
  • Rating80%
  • Closing Speed60%

Insights

  • Fast Finisher

    Positive

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Maps Well

    Positive

    Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 16%

  • Raceday Experience

    Positive

    Wiser for debut run

  • Class Rise

    Negative

    Racing in stronger company

Comments

AAP

Bold debut effort when just shaded by winner at Eagle Farm when drifted in betting. Will improve on that - just has to cope with the gate.

ILB

Just missed last run at Eagle Farm and having second career run.

RSIS

Narrowly beaten last run at Eagle Farm and was on debut last time.

7Better The DevilJ: Ben E Thompson·T: T J Gollan457kg–$7.50$2.80

Rating · IRD

77

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

  • Jockey60%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed50%

Insights

  • First Starter

    Positive

    Not raced previously

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:1-0-0). Filly cost $85K by prolific local sire. From the thriving Gollan stable and B Thompson a good sign. Trial solid. Respect.

ILB

2yo debutant sired by Better Than Ready for Tony Gollan. Won a barrier trial at this venue on Nov 4th. Market as guide.

RP

Yard does well here with debutants; should be thereabouts as some good aspects to her profile.

RSIS

Better Than Ready 2yo trained by Tony Gollan having first race start. Won a trial at this track on Nov 4th.

8Clairvue CourageJ: Michael Rodd·T: L F Birchley657kg3$31.00$6.50

Rating · IRD

74

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed50%

Last starts

  1. 3Deagon650m30 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · HEAVY(9)2.7L

Insights

  • Hot J/T Combo

    Positive

    Combo are out performing market expectations by 59%

  • Market Watch

    Negative

    Keep eye on betting moves

Comments

AAP

Trials (2:0-1-1). Has trialled well enough but the race looks deep for first outing. Follow betting leads.

ILB

2yo first starter by Dracarys for Liam Birchley. Placed in all barrier trials. Keep your eye on the market.

RP

Could well make a two-year-old on pedigree; yard's record a potential plus; trainer has had a debut winner recently; chances are that she is best watched this time unless the betting suggests otherwise.

RSIS

2yo first starter by Dracarys for trainer Liam Birchley. Placed in all trials.

9CrescendoedJ: Kyle Wilson-Taylor·T: P L Shailer557kg4 4 31: 0-0-1$12.00$3.70

Career

1: 0-0-1

Rating · IRD

78

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed100%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed60%

Record

  • First-up

    1: 0-0-1

  • Track CurrentTrack

    1: 0-0-1

  • Track Doomben

    1: 0-0-1

  • Distance 1050m

    1: 0-0-1

  • Going Soft

    1: 0-0-1

Last starts

  1. 3Doomben1050m31 Oct 2026 · 2Y HCP · SOFT52.77L
  2. 4Gold Coast850m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)4L
  3. 4Beaudesert900m25 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)0.6L

Insights

  • Fast Finisher

    Positive

    Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    Kyle Wilson-Taylor current POT is 29% below Career Avg.

  • Jockey Booking

    Negative

    Less suitable jockey engaged

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races

  • Profitable Trainer

    Positive

    Stable runners going at 14% POT in L100 Runners

  • Rider Poor SR

    Negative

    Jockey underperforming market expectations by 32% in L100 rides

  • Fast Early

    Positive

    Sectionals suggest goes hard early

  • Ran On Hard LS

    Positive

    Ran on well last start

Comments

AAP

Acquitted self well with debut placing this track in soft going as an odds drifter 31 Oct. Wiser for it. Right in the mix again.

ILB

Honest race when 3rd last run at the track and having second career run. Displays good closing speed. Could feature here.

RP

Not far behind the winner, La Bella Queen, (5f, here) at 14-1 last month; unexposed in handicaps with this her second start in this company; could improve but still hard to see her winning here.

RSIS

Did well when 3rd last time here and having second race start. Finishes off strongly. Can't leave out of your calculations.

10Miss VerstakJ: Andrew Mallyon·T: C J Waller157kg–$2.45$1.32

Rating · IRD

75

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

  • Jockey100%
  • Trainer100%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating40%
  • Closing Speed50%

Insights

  • Jockey ROI

    Positive

    Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 14% in Last 100 Rides

  • Profitable Trainer

    Positive

    Stable runners going at 8% POT in L100 Runners

  • Key Jockey

    Positive

    Andrew Mallyon winning at 7% POT in last 100 rides

  • Drawn In

    Positive

    Suited drawn down low

  • Market Watch

    Negative

    Keep eye on betting moves

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:1-0-0). Cost $300K, and is related to G1 winner Response. Strong trial. Champion stable. Well drawn. Must consider.

ILB

Christian Frederick Waller trained 2yo by Bivouac having first race appearance and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Watch the market.

RP

Trainer can prepare one to win first time out; having her first start in public; should go close with signs of encouragement in profile.

RSIS

2yo by Bivouac having first start for trainer Christian Frederick Waller and has a nice advantage with a good draw.

11Velvet HustleJ: Cejay Graham·T: K M Schweida357kg–$9.00$3.30

Rating · IRD

70

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

  • Jockey20%
  • Trainer80%
  • Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
  • Early Speed50%
  • Rating20%
  • Closing Speed50%

Insights

  • Cold J/T Combo

    Negative

    Combo are losing -36% POT in their L100 Races

  • Market Watch

    Negative

    Keep eye on betting moves

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:1-0-0). Capitalist filly cost $220K. Cruised home untested in lone trial appearance at Doomben. Well drawn. Big respect.

ILB

First appearance at the races 2yo by Capitalist for Kelly Schweida. Winner in a barrier trial at the track on Nov 4th. Respect the betting.

RP

There's hope from the pedigree that she has some ability; related to multiple race winner Redzoust (5f-7f); faces fairly tall order so a line drawn through unless betting signals are positive.

RSIS

2yo by Capitalist having first race start for Kelly Schweida. Success in a trial here on Nov 4th.

Odds correct as at . Odds can change.

Past meetings

  • Tue 3 Nov, 11:00 am AEDT · 10 races
  • Sat 31 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 10 races
  • Sat 17 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 10 races
  • Mon 5 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
  • Wed 30 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races
  • Wed 16 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 7 races
  • Sat 12 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 10 races