The stage is ready for the Group 1 $1.5 million Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 (1200m) this Saturday at Doomben, the official kickoff to the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival‘s elite-level motion.
Overpass sits high of the 2025 Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 odds in Brisbane this weekend. Picture: Steve Hart.
A capability area of high sprinters is assembled, with the Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass narrowly main the betting as he goals to recapture his successful type.
Overpass, a twin champion of the profitable The Quokka in Perth, is at the moment the $4 favorite at Ladbrokes with Joshua Parr booked to experience from barrier 10.
The six-year-old son of Vancouver is seeking to bounce again after ending fifth within the newest version of The Quokka, the place he was just one.6 lengths behind the winner regardless of being the highest fancy.
Previous to that, he showcased his class with a wonderful second-place end behind Briasa within the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes throughout The Championships in Sydney.
Now third-up and match, Overpass returns to Brisbane for the primary time since his runner-up end to Giga Kick within the 2023 Doomben 10,000.
Historical past favours him, with favourites having a powerful file on this race, together with Giga Kick’s win at $1.65 in 2023.
Regardless of drawing a large barrier 14, Sunshine In Paris ready by Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibaold holds the second line of betting.
The gifted five-year-old Invader mare, to be ridden by champion jockey James McDonald, is priced at $4.50.
Her final outing noticed her end third within the Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on April 19.
She comes into this occasion recent as she drops again to the 1200m dash distance.
A winner of the Group 1 Champions Dash at Flemington through the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Sunshine In Paris has not raced in Brisbane since December 2022, however she instructions vital respect from punters.
Rounding out the single-figure contenders are Schwarz ($5) from the John O’Shea & Tom Charlton steady and Benedetta ($7) educated by Jason Warren.
The four-year-old Zoustar total Schwarz is in peak type, having received two of his previous three begins, together with a last-start victory within the Group 1 William Reid Stakes at The Valley on March 22.
The shape from that race seems robust, with the third-placed horse, Jimmysstar, subsequently successful the Group 1 All Aged Stakes.
Schwarz has since had two successful trials in Sydney and boasts versatility throughout all observe circumstances.
Benedetta, a Hellbent mare, is aiming for her first win since her triumph in final yr’s The Goodwood in Adelaide.
She completed second to Schwarz within the William Reid Stakes after which ran a reputable fifth within the All Aged Stakes as a 25/1 outsider, crushed by solely two and a half lengths.
The five-year-old mare returns to her most popular 1200m distance (a distance the place she has recorded 4 wins from 9 begins) for her debut run at Doomben.
Among the many longer-priced contenders, Libertad ($34), the shock winner of the Group 2 Victory Stakes at Eagle Farm final begin, may once more provide worth.
Mazu ($15), educated by Joe Satisfaction, additionally warrants consideration after returning to his finest type with a win within the Group 3 Corridor Mark Stakes at Randwick final day trip.
The capability area and intriguing type traces promise a charming version of the Doomben 10,000 this Saturday.
The 2025 Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 is scheduled as Doomben Race 8 at 4:02pm (AEST) on Saturday’s nine-race card.
2025 Ladbrokes Doomben 10,000 Subject & Barrier Draw
| No | Final 10 | Horse | Coach | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Possible Weight | Penalty | Hcp Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1x1x181x25 | OVERPASS | Bjorn Baker | Joshua Parr | 10 | 58.5kg | 116 | ||
| 2 | 10x1x7x101 | SCHWARZ | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | Craig Williams | 11 | 58.5kg | 111 | ||
| 3 | x3254x6551 | MAZU | Joseph Satisfaction | Ms Rachel King | 13 | 58.5kg | 111 | ||
| 4 | x1421x090x | VEIGHT | Tony & Calvin McEvoy | Andrew Mallyon | 9 | 58.5kg | 110 | ||
| 5 | 1139x314x8 | DESERT LIGHTNING (NZ) | Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman | Thomas Stockdale | 4 | 58.5kg | 109 | ||
| 6 | x214x864x4 | ROTHFIRE | Robert Heathcote | Tim Clark | 15 | 58.5kg | 109 | ||
| 9 | 87x0203x91 | LIBERTAD | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Jamie Mott | 12 | 58.5kg | 106 | ||
| 10 | 1x281x1902 | JEDIBEEL (NZ) | Brad Widdup | Tyler Schiller | 3 | 58.5kg | 106 | ||
| 11 | 1x51x101x0 | HIDDEN WEALTH | Tony Gollan | Tommy Berry | 2 | 58.5kg | 104 | ||
| 12 | 4x1521x483 | SUNSHINE IN PARIS | Annabel & Rob Archibald | James McDonald | 14 | 56.5kg | 116 | ||
| 14 | 41318×3025 | BENEDETTA | Jason Warren | Ms Jamie Melham | 8 | 56.5kg | 111 | ||
| 15 | x76306x833 | LADY LAGUNA | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Mark Zahra | 16 | 56.5kg | 110 | ||
| 17e | 1x32151x69 | PAYLINE | Chris & Corey Munce | Justin Huxtable | 17 | 58.5kg | 96 |
Desk Credit score: Racing Australia.
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