Shortest win price
La Roja (13)
1.75
Welcome to Doomben for the Higgins Coatings Plate, a Class 3 showdown over the 1110m sprint trip on a good 4 surface under overcast skies. Punters eyeing the early win market have steered La Roja right to the top of the betting order, closely followed by No Fooling, Desanto, and Tasman Bay shaping up next in the line. It sets up a fascinating tactical yarn on the quick back-up for racegoers looking to unpack a tricky end to the meeting.
La Roja kicks off a fresh campaign here for Jack Bruce after transferring from Peter Snowden, bringing a strong rating of 100 into the mix and catching the eye first-up previously in good company. No Fooling lines up for T J Gollan with Ryan Maloney in the saddle, coming off a stylish course and distance win where it finished too well in a handicap. Tasman Bay for Barry Lockwood and Emma-Jane Vincent also warrants respect after leading all the way to score impressively at Eagle Farm five weeks ago, while Jack Bruce's other runner Desanto enters off a tough victory at the Sunshine Coast.
Looking further through the speed maps, we have Tasman Bay and Desanto marked as natural leaders who could try to dictate terms upfront, while runners like No Fooling and La Roja will be spotting them a start from the backmarker division. With form lines crossing from various provincial and metropolitan tracks, this class 3 affair promises plenty of theatre as the field swings for home.
Shortest win price
La Roja (13)
1.75
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
Offmidfield
Onpace
Leader
No Fooling · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Noble Decree · Negative
Rider
Negative rider change today
Impervious · Negative
Jockey Booking
Less suitable jockey engaged
Tasman Bay · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 30% in Last 100 Rides
Career
21: 3-3-4
Rating · IRD
84
Speed map
Offpace
First-up
4: 0-0-1
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Dundalk
2: 0-0-1
Track Gowran Park
2: 2-0-0
Track Leopardstown
3: 1-0-1
Distance 1609m
5: 2-1-0
Distance 1207m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
1: 0-0-0
Going Firm
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
14: 2-1-3
Going Heavy
1: 1-0-0
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 5%
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Import returning for second Australian campaign (16-weeks). Better for first Aust run. Not pushed out Gold Coast trial 6 Oct. Look for a bold showing.
ILB
First up today. Started at $13.00 and faded to finish 6th last start at Ipswich and down in trip.
RP
Never landed a blow on his debut when sixth of nine over 6½f at Ipswich at 12-1 in July; on target three in 20 attempts overseas; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.
RSIS
First run back from a break. Was 12/1 and struggled with the pace when 6th last start at Ipswich and back to a shorter trip.
Career
11: 3-0-3
Rating · IRD
88
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
3: 1-0-1
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
1: 1-0-0
Track Caulfield
1: 0-0-1
Track Werribee
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
4: 1-0-1
Distance 1000m
3: 1-0-2
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
9: 3-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
1: 0-0-1
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -33% POT in their L100 Races
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Finished too well winning Hcp (65) this course over this trip. Worth a look.
ILB
Finished well when winning last run around here and drawn nicely. Jockey Ryan Maloney and trainer Tony Gollan deserve serious attention. Finishes off strongly. Facing stiffer opposition. Win will not surprise.
RP
Record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs career record of 3-11); scored by just under 2l two weeks ago in a handicap; despite that Doomben success, hard enough to fancy.
RSIS
Rounded them up when winning last start at this venue and has a positive draw. Ryan Maloney and Tony Gollan must be respected together. Will be hitting the line strongly. Has a good chance.
Career
13: 3-6-2
Rating · IRD
92
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
3: 1-1-1
Second-up
2: 0-1-0
Third-up
2: 0-1-1
Fourth-up
2: 1-1-0
Track Doomben
4: 2-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
4: 2-1-0
Track Ipswich
3: 1-1-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
3: 1-0-1
Distance 1350m
4: 2-2-0
Going Good
7: 2-3-2
Going Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Going Soft
4: 1-2-0
Rider
Negative
Negative rider change today
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Track Stats
Positive
Excels at this track
Improver
Positive
Poised to improve on recent form here
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
First-up (35-weeks). Ex David Vandyke in QLD. Placed at Sunshine Coast first-up last campaign while building fitness through 2 trials. Capable of making an impact fresh in this line-up.
ILB
Back from a 35 week spell. Was agonizingly close last time at Ipswich and gets a favourable alley. First race for a new trainer but back in trip. Expecting a strong showing.
RP
Went close when second over 6½f at Ipswich (conditions race) in February; has won at this track; consistent performer; returns from a break today; first start for new trainer; he should go close.
RSIS
Resuming after a 35 week break. Close up last start at Ipswich and drawn by the rails. Coming to a new trainer but will be down in distance. Solid chance.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Midfield
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 70% in Last 100 Rides
Key Rider
Positive
Jade Hampson 89% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 8% POT in L100 Runners
Key Jockey
Positive
Jade Hampson winning at 68% POT in last 100 rides
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 25%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
AAP
Let-up (66-days). Started $6.50 when safely held in Class 3 company at Eagle Farm over longer assignment. Unplaced from several goes this track and distance. Among the dangers fresh in this company.
ILB
First up after 9 weeks and tidy effort when 3rd first up last preparation at this track. The large claim from Jade Hampson should help.
RSIS
Resuming and ran 3rd resuming last preparation here. Large claim helps but will be dropping in distance.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Midfield
Trainer Career
Negative
Trainer Career S/R is 6%
Trainer A2E
Negative
Stable currently underperforming market expectation by 29%
AAP
Prominent and went down fighting in the Class 3 company at Eagle Farm. Unplaced from several goes this track and distance. Could give some cheek at odds.
ILB
Racing on a quick back up. Was well beaten when 12th last time at this track and will have to carry extra weight.
RSIS
Backs up quickly. Was well beaten when 12th last start at this track and up in weight.
Career
13: 3-1-3
Rating · IRD
89
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
4: 1-0-1
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Doomben
5: 1-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
5: 1-0-1
Track Ipswich
1: 1-0-0
Distance 800m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1000m
5: 0-1-1
Distance 1110m
2: 0-0-1
Going Soft
4: 1-0-1
Going Good
8: 2-1-2
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 5%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Form 3rd Up
Positive
Has won 1 from 2 when third up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Up In Weight
Negative
Goes up 4kg weight here
AAP
Rider found a forward spot at Eagle Farm but she put in a very lacklustre finish off spell. Better for the outing. One for multiples.
ILB
Odds of $3.90 and tailed off to finish 7th last start at Eagle Farm. Expecting improvement here but has to carry more weight this time. Has definite claims.
RP
Has winning track form; this is her grade; not disgraced in seventh in a handicap at Eagle Farm 24 days ago; has struck up a good partnership with this rider, who is back on board; every chance.
RSIS
Was 3/1 and weakened under pressure when 7th last time at Eagle Farm. Happy to overlook that run but rises in weight. Has early pace and positions nicely. Win will not surprise.
Career
7: 3-1-1
Rating · IRD
76
Speed map
Leader
First-up
3: 1-1-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Kembla Grange
1: 0-0-0
Track Sunshine Coast
2: 1-1-0
Track Eagle Farm
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1110m
2: 1-0-1
Distance 1200m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1000m
4: 1-1-0
Going Good
6: 2-1-1
Going Soft
1: 1-0-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 30% in Last 100 Rides
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 120%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Track Stats
Positive
Excels at this track
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 41 days
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Good Form
Positive
Very competitive in recent runs
AAP
Now 5 weeks between runs. Led, responded strongly to score in small field at Eagle Farm. Can dictate. Can show up again at fair odds.
ILB
Set the tempo when winning by 1 1/2L last run at Eagle Farm but challenged by more formidable competitors. Has early speed and positions nicely. This field likely to be too good.
RP
Has scored over C&D; came out on top by 1½l over 6f at Eagle Farm (handicap) six weeks ago; ought to be competitive.
RSIS
Controlled the pace to win by a margin of 1 1/2L last run at Eagle Farm but up against a higher level of opposition. Shows good early pace.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Offpace
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Fresh
Positive
Freshened up. Had a break of 42-60 days
AAP
Let-up (57-days). Ex Nelson Smyth in Victoria. Finished well down the track in 3yo+ F&M (Bm56) at Tatura last outing. Prefer to see.
ILB
Back from a let up. Started at $8.00 and looked outclassed when 8th last start at Tatura and down in distance. Change in trainer.
RSIS
Freshened up. Was 7/1 and faded away to finish 8th last start at Tatura and facing a stronger group of contenders. Racing for a new trainer.
Career
13: 2-4-2
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Onpace
First-up
3: 1-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-1-1
Third-up
2: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Doomben
2: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
2: 0-1-0
Track Gold Coast
3: 1-1-0
Distance 1000m
9: 1-3-2
Distance 1110m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 1-1-0
Going Good
5: 0-3-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
7: 2-1-0
Current SR
Negative
Rider’s recent POT is returning 29% lower than Career Avg.
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -38% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 20% POT in L100 Runners
Rider Poor SR
Negative
Jockey underperforming market expectations by 41% in L100 rides
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately
AAP
Holding form. Great win from the deep gate at Gold Coast. Pace influence. Can again play a role.
ILB
Dictated the tempo to win by a margin of 1/2L last run at Gold Coast but stepping up to a higher level. In fine form this preparation. Can't leave out of your calculations.
RP
Got the job done in a handicap by half a length at Gold Coast last month; passed over despite that win last time.
RSIS
Was much too pacey in front to win by a margin of 1/2L last time at Gold Coast but up against a more competitive field. Could be in the mix.
Career
5: 2-1-0
Rating · IRD
77
Speed map
Leader
First-up
3: 1-1-0
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Sunshine Coast
1: 1-0-0
Track Eagle Farm
3: 1-1-0
Distance 1000m
4: 2-1-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
3: 1-1-0
Going Heavy
2: 1-0-0
Rider SR
Positive
Jockey recent POT is 21% better than Career Avg.
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 20% POT in L100 Runners
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Lightly Raced
Positive
Limited race experience but shown potential
Wet To Dry
Negative
Coming from a wet to dry (Heavy 8 to Good 4) track may prove difficult
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
Lightly raced 4yo with share of ability. Delivered a steely performance to score Hcp (C1) at Sunshine Coast last time. Must be considered.
ILB
Ran home strongly to win last time at Sunshine Coast on a heavy surface but matched against tougher rivals. Has plenty of early speed. Will be tested in this.
RP
Came out on top by just under 2l at Sunshine Coast over 5f (handicap) two weeks ago on debut for this trainer; not dismissed.
RSIS
Romped home to win last start at Sunshine Coast on a heavy rated track but challenged by a tougher grade. Should be going forward early.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Backmarker
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 98%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 15% POT in L100 Runners
AAP
Just missed at Sunshine Coast 27 Sep. Well back and never a factor at Eagle Farm. Void of early speed and needs the breaks to fall her way. Others with stronger claims.
ILB
Not in contention when 7th last time at Eagle Farm.
RSIS
Tailed off when 7th last start at Eagle Farm.
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Onpace
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
AAP
Resuming (23-weeks). Won the 2yo Classic Gold Coast 23 May 2025. Tuned up with a couple of trials. Meets a handy field.
ILB
Backing up quickly. Started $12.00 and finished 4th last run at Gold Coast and competing in a higher grade.
RSIS
Backing up quickly for this race. Started 11/1 and ran 4th last start at Gold Coast and matched against tougher rivals.
Career
16: 2-7-0
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Backmarker
First-up
4: 1-2-0
Second-up
3: 1-1-0
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Canberra
1: 0-0-0
Track Ipswich
1: 0-1-0
Track Rosehill
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-2-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
8: 1-4-0
Going Heavy
3: 1-1-0
Going Soft
5: 0-2-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 21% in Last 100 Rides
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 20% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 10%
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
AAP
Resuming (19-weeks). Ex Peter Snowden in QLD. Went desperately close in Benchmark 72 company at Wyong first-up last prep while brought on by 2 trials. Tested against better opposition last prep. Major player.
ILB
First up after a break. Right in the mix last time at Ipswich and goes down in class. Will be dropping in distance. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
RP
Ran a good race in defeat when a close runner-up in a Listed handicap (Ipswich) four months ago; returns from an absence here; starts out for new trainer; might find this company a little easier but others more likely.
RSIS
Resuming after a break. Close to claiming the win last time at Ipswich and up against a less competitive field. Back to a shorter distance. Suited against these.
Career
14: 2-2-0
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Offmidfield
First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
4: 2-1-0
Track Ipswich
1: 0-0-0
Track Sunshine Coast
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1170m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
7: 0-1-0
Distance 1350m
2: 2-0-0
Going Good
6: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
4: 2-1-0
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 24% in Last 100 Rides
Jockey Booking
Positive
Daniel Moor 25% above market expected in L100 Rides
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Early Sectionals
Negative
Recent sectional data suggests slow early pace
Awkward Draw
Negative
Would have liked a better draw
Form At Track
Positive
2 time winner here at Doomben
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
AAP
First-up (14-weeks). Ex D Meagher. Trained here now. Latest trial was solid enough. May need this though.
ILB
Fresh after a spell. Started at $20.00 and ran 7th last start Ballarat Synthetic and up against a more competitive field. First start for a new trainer. Tough race, will need luck.
RP
Has won at this track; quite a while since she tasted success; not disgraced when seventh of 12 over 6f at Ballarat (handicap) in July; representing new stable today; passed over with several rivals in good nick.
RSIS
Back from break. Was 19/1 and came in 7th last run Ballarat Synthetic and racing in stronger company. First appearance for a new trainer and goes down in weight.