The stage is about 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 subject 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 present the $4 favorite at Ladbrokes with Joshua Parr booked to journey from barrier 10.
The six-year-old son of Vancouver is trying to bounce again after ending fifth within the newest version of The Quokka, the place he was only one.6 lengths behind the winner regardless of being the highest fancy.
Previous to that, he showcased his class with a superb 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 robust report 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 proficient 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 gained 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 sturdy, 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 monitor situations.
Benedetta, a Hellbent mare, is aiming for her first win since her triumph in final 12 months’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, overwhelmed by solely two and a half lengths.
The five-year-old mare returns to her most well-liked 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 supply 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 outing.
The capability subject and intriguing type strains 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 Discipline & 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
7
3x7843x603
GOLDEN MILE
James Cummings
Ryan Maloney
1
58.5kg
107
8
4612x271x5
ZARASTRO
Tony Gollan
Ms Angela Jones
7
58.5kg
107
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
13
57110×0596
BELCLARE (NZ)
Bjorn Baker
Jason Collett
6
56.5kg
112
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
16
5x4719x008
ESTRIELLA
Ciaron Maher
5
56.5kg
105
17e
1x32151x69
PAYLINE
Chris & Corey Munce
Justin Huxtable
17
58.5kg
96
Desk Credit score: Racing Australia.
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