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03:57 PM- Xxxx Doomben Cup

Sat 23rd May, 2026 03:57 PM | Doomben | 2000m
Open, Apprentices Cannot Claim, Weight For Age
Prize Of $1,000,000 : 1st $600,000, 2nd $180,000, 3rd $90,000, 4th $45,000, 5th $25,000, 6th $12,000, 7th $12,000, 8th $12,000, 9th $12,000, 10th $12,000
No Horse Name Barrier

1. Half Yours

Barrier: 7
Jockey: Jamie Melham
Trainer: T & C McEvoy
Weight: 59kg
Sire: St Jean
Dam: La Gazelle
Bio: 5yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Flemington
Comments
Trimmed margin late at Gold Coast second-up. Ready to peak third-up. Distance increase suits. Stripping fitter and could spring a surprise.
Win: 47%
Place: 65%
CAREER
17: 8-3-0
PRIZE MONEY
$9,284,340.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$546,137.65
BEST HCP RATING
115
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
10: 3-2-0
SOFT
6: 4-1-0
HEAVY
1: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-2-0
2ND UP
4: 2-0-0
3RD UP
2: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
4: 2-0-0
GROUP 2
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 3
1: 1-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
6: 3-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 6-2-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 5-1-0
Previous Race
4-10 2.34.3L , Gold Coast, 09/05/2026 1800M, Good , Race 7, A.D. Hollindale Stakes, $500,000.00 ($22,500.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 8 , 59kg, 1:47.09 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-8
9-13 Sh1/2Hd4.1L , Royal Randwick, 18/04/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, All Aged Stakes, $1,505,000.00 ($10,000.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 1:20.76 , , Settled-10 800-9 400-10
1-24 2.8L , Flemington, 04/11/2025 3200M, Soft , Race 7, Lexus Melbourne Cup, $10,910,000.00 ($5,410,000.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 8 , 53kg, 3:22.46 , , Settled-10 800-14 400-5
1-18 Lg NkL , Caulfield, 18/10/2025 2400M, Good , Race 9, Caulfield Cup, $5,330,000.00 ($3,330,000.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 2 , 52.5kg, 2:29.05 , , Settled-9 800-9 400-8
4-14 Lg Nk2.7L , Flemington, 04/10/2025 2000M, Good , Race 8, Turnbull Stakes, $755,645.00 ($33,750.00), Jockey: Jamie Melham, Bar: 4 , 56kg, 2:02.82 , , Settled-9 800-10 400-11

2. Vauban

Barrier: 6
Jockey: Tim Clark
Trainer: G Waterhouse & A Bott
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Galiway
Dam: Waldfest
Bio: 7yo Chestnut Gelding
Location: Randwick
Comments
Let-up (56-days). Seasoned big-race specialist. Winner too strong but ran on for the minors at Rosehill in second run from spell. Since trialled at Randwick 4 May.
Win: 6%
Place: 16%
CAREER
31: 10-5-5
PRIZE MONEY
$2,519,243.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$81,265.90
BEST HCP RATING
112
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
16: 4-2-2
SOFT
14: 6-2-3
HEAVY
1: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
8: 2-3-1
2ND UP
7: 1-0-3
3RD UP
6: 2-0-1
GROUP 1
17: 3-3-3
GROUP 2
4: 1-1-2
GROUP 3
4: 3-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
7: 2-0-2
A-CLOCKWISE
10: 2-0-3
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
15: 6-3-3
Previous Race
3-6 3/40.9L , Royal Randwick, 04/05/2026 1200M, Good , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Tim Clark, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 1:14.24 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
3-8 4.85.0L , Rosehill Gardens, 28/03/2026 2400M, Soft , Race 8, Kia Tancred Stakes, $1,528,200.00 ($142,500.00), Jockey: Tim Clark, Bar: 3 , 59kg, 2:29.90 , , Settled-4 800-4 400-3
1-7 1L , Rosehill Gardens, 14/03/2026 2000M, Good , Race 5, Sky High Stakes, $351,000.00 ($199,500.00), Jockey: Tim Clark, Bar: 7 , 57.5kg, 2:03.00 , , Settled-2 800-2 400-2
2-6 1.31.3L , Warwick Farm, 02/03/2026 1206M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: A Hyeronimus, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 1:14.03 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
6-8 1.35L , Warwick Farm, 16/02/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: A Hyeronimus, Bar: 6 , 0kg, 1:14.40 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

3. Asterix

Barrier: 2
Jockey: J R Collett
Trainer: C J Waller
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Tavistock
Dam: Mourasana
Bio: 7yo Bay Gelding
Location: Rosehill
Comments
Unhurried early before driving hard late to get the money at Gosford at second run back. Could give some cheek at odds.
Win: 27%
Place: 35%
CAREER
26: 7-1-1
PRIZE MONEY
$1,274,046.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$49,001.77
BEST HCP RATING
111
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
19: 5-1-1
SOFT
5: 1-0-0
HEAVY
2: 1-0-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
6: 1-0-1
2ND UP
6: 2-0-0
3RD UP
5: 1-0-0
GROUP 1
4: 1-0-0
GROUP 2
3: 1-0-0
GROUP 3
5: 1-0-0
LISTED RACES
4: 2-1-0
CLOCKWISE
5: 3-1-0
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 3-1-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
7: 2-0-0
Previous Race
1-13 1L , Gosford, 09/05/2026 2100M, Good , Race 9, Gosford Gold Cup, $302,500.00 ($172,500.00), Jockey: J R Collett, Bar: 12 , 61kg, 2:07.66 , , Settled-12 800-11 400-10
1-13 1/2L , Royal Randwick, 18/04/2026 2000M, Good , Race 6, Jra Plate, $251,500.00 ($141,500.00), Jockey: J R Collett, Bar: 4 , 59kg, 2:02.94 , , Settled-8 800-8 400-7
6-10 Nk7.5L , Warwick Farm, 13/04/2026 1200M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: J R Collett, Bar: 10 , 0kg, 1:12.45 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-8 14.3L , Rosehill Gardens, 02/04/2026 1030M, Good , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: J R Collett, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 1:01.57 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
9-10 Hf Nk5.1L , Rosehill Gardens, 24/03/2026 900M, Heavy , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Siena Grima, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 0:54.70 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

4. Birdman

Barrier: 5
Jockey: J B Mc Donald
Trainer: C J Waller
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Free Eagle
Dam: Carol
Bio: 4yo Bay Gelding
Location: Gold Coast
Comments
Just beaten in the A.D. Hollindale Stakes at Gold Coast. Key player.
Win: 14%
Place: 33%
CAREER
21: 5-4-1
PRIZE MONEY
$1,185,072.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$56,432.00
BEST HCP RATING
110
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
15: 3-2-1
SOFT
4: 2-1-0
HEAVY
2: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
4: 1-1-0
2ND UP
4: 2-1-0
3RD UP
4: 2-0-1
GROUP 1
4: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
6: 2-2-1
GROUP 3
4: 1-0-0
LISTED RACES
3: 1-0-0
CLOCKWISE
4: 0-3-0
A-CLOCKWISE
17: 3-4-0
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
6: 2-2-0
Previous Race
2-10 2.30.8L , Gold Coast, 09/05/2026 1800M, Good , Race 7, A.D. Hollindale Stakes, $500,000.00 ($90,000.00), Jockey: J B Mc Donald, Bar: 2 , 59kg, 1:47.09 , , Settled-6 800-7 400-5
4-6 1.31.7L , Canterbury Park, 01/05/2026 1100M, Soft , Race 2, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: S Clipperton, Bar: 1 , 0kg, 1:06.58 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
5-12 12.9L , Flemington, 28/03/2026 2000M, Soft , Race 8, Australian Cup, $2,005,000.00 ($50,000.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 2:03.45 , , Settled-5 800-3 400-2
1-7 1.8L , Caulfield, 14/03/2026 1800M, Good , Race 8, Peter Young Stakes, $502,500.00 ($302,500.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 5 , 59kg, 1:48.60 , , Settled-3 800-3 400-3
1-10 1.8L , Flemington, 28/02/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, Blamey Stakes, $304,100.00 ($184,100.00), Jockey: B Melham, Bar: 6 , 57kg, 1:35.05 , , Settled-7 800-7 400-7

5. Kovalica

Barrier: 1
Jockey: Ryan Maloney
Trainer: C J Waller
Weight: 59kg
Sire: Ocean Park
Dam: Vitesse
Bio: 6yo Bay Gelding
Location: Gold Coast
Comments
Trimmed margin late at Gold Coast. Only chink in his armour has been heavy tracks. Facing another uphill task.
Win: 18%
Place: 41%
CAREER
39: 7-2-7
PRIZE MONEY
$4,402,750.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$112,891.03
BEST HCP RATING
107
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
27: 6-2-3
SOFT
7: 1-0-1
HEAVY
5: 0-0-3
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
8: 0-0-2
2ND UP
8: 2-1-0
3RD UP
8: 1-1-2
GROUP 1
16: 1-1-2
GROUP 2
12: 2-1-3
GROUP 3
4: 1-0-1
LISTED RACES
1: 0-0-1
CLOCKWISE
1: 0-0-0
A-CLOCKWISE
39: 7-2-7
NIGHT
0: 0-0-0
WET
12: 1-0-4
Previous Race
5-10 2.36L , Gold Coast, 09/05/2026 1800M, Good , Race 7, A.D. Hollindale Stakes, $500,000.00 ($12,500.00), Jockey: Ryan Maloney, Bar: 9 , 59kg, 1:47.09 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-9
13-13 Sh1/2Hd6.2L , Royal Randwick, 18/04/2026 1400M, Good , Race 9, All Aged Stakes, $1,505,000.00 (), Jockey: S Clipperton, Bar: 12 , 59kg, 1:20.76 , , Settled-13 800-13 400-13
5-7 1/27L , Canterbury Park, 10/04/2026 900M, Soft , Race 6, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: J R Collett, Bar: 7 , 0kg, 0:54.84 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
4-11 3/42.4L , Rosehill Gardens, 28/03/2026 1500M, Soft , Race 9, Doncaster Prelude, $251,000.00 ($11,000.00), Jockey: N Rawiller, Bar: 3 , 58kg, 1:30.19 , , Settled-10 800-10 400-10
5-7 1.86.6L , Warwick Farm, 20/03/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: N Rawiller, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 1:12.91 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-

6. Pride Of Jenni

Barrier: 4
Jockey: Declan Bates
Trainer: C Maher
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Pride Of Dubai
Dam: Sancerre
Bio: 8yo Bay Mare
Location: Moss Vale
Comments
Outstanding racemare. Led and held sway to win at Gold Coast. Leader. Handles the sting out of the ground.
Win: 28%
Place: 57%
CAREER
47: 13-10-4
PRIZE MONEY
$12,337,185.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$262,493.30
BEST HCP RATING
118
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
32: 10-6-2
SOFT
11: 2-3-2
HEAVY
4: 1-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
11: 2-2-2
2ND UP
11: 2-5-1
3RD UP
10: 4-1-0
GROUP 1
22: 4-6-1
GROUP 2
11: 4-2-1
GROUP 3
3: 0-0-0
LISTED RACES
2: 1-1-0
CLOCKWISE
23: 8-6-1
A-CLOCKWISE
22: 8-5-1
NIGHT
3: 2-1-0
WET
15: 3-4-2
Previous Race
1-10 3/4L , Gold Coast, 09/05/2026 1800M, Good , Race 7, A.D. Hollindale Stakes, $500,000.00 ($300,000.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 1:47.09 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
5-11 3/42.8L , Royal Randwick, 11/04/2026 1600M, Good , Race 8, Queen Of The Turf Stakes, $1,114,500.00 ($21,000.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 1:33.81 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
2-12 10.1L , Flemington, 28/03/2026 2000M, Soft , Race 8, Australian Cup, $2,005,000.00 ($360,000.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 10 , 57kg, 2:03.45 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-1
3-9 Hd0.4L , Flemington, 07/03/2026 1600M, Good , Race 7, All-Star Mile, $2,000,000.00 ($175,000.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:33.73 , , Settled-2 800-1 400-1
8-9 4.517.1L , Flemington, 08/11/2025 1600M, Heavy , Race 7, Lexus Champions Mile, $3,005,645.00 ($60,000.00), Jockey: Declan Bates, Bar: 2 , 57kg, 1:38.94 , , Settled-1 800-1 400-2

7. She's A Hustler

Barrier: 3
Jockey: Jordan Childs
Trainer: G M Begg
Weight: 57kg
Sire: Ace High
Dam: Snow Petal
Bio: 5yo Bay Mare
Location: Cranbourne
Comments
Was a valiant but vanquished third in the A.D. Hollindale Stakes at Gold Coast. Fitter for those two runs and ready to show best. Wet tracks certainly don't pose a problem. All the better and good enough to figure.
Win: 54%
Place: 92%
CAREER
13: 7-4-1
PRIZE MONEY
$929,456.00
AVG. PRIZE MONEY
$71,496.62
BEST HCP RATING
109
LAST 10
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FIRM
0: 0-0-0
GOOD
10: 5-3-1
SOFT
2: 2-0-0
HEAVY
1: 0-1-0
SYNTHETIC
0: 0-0-0
1ST UP
5: 3-1-0
2ND UP
4: 2-1-1
3RD UP
2: 1-1-0
GROUP 1
1: 0-0-0
GROUP 2
3: 1-1-1
GROUP 3
1: 1-0-0
LISTED RACES
1: 0-1-0
CLOCKWISE
12: 7-3-1
A-CLOCKWISE
12: 7-3-1
NIGHT
1: 1-0-0
WET
3: 2-1-0
Previous Race
3-10 2.33.1L , Gold Coast, 09/05/2026 1800M, Good , Race 7, A.D. Hollindale Stakes, $500,000.00 ($45,000.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 1 , 57kg, 1:47.09 , , Settled-3 800-5 400-2
4-11 3/42.4L , Royal Randwick, 11/04/2026 1600M, Good , Race 8, Queen Of The Turf Stakes, $1,114,500.00 ($42,000.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 5 , 57kg, 1:33.81 , , Settled-5 800-5 400-5
3-10 1/22.5L , Royal Randwick, 27/03/2026 1200M, Soft , Race 1, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 9 , 0kg, 1:15.35 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
2-5 Hf Nk1.3L , Caulfield Heath, 25/02/2026 1000M, Good , Race 4, Barrier Trl, (), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 4 , 0kg, 1:00.44 , Barrier Trial , , Settled- 800- 400-
1-13 Sh NkL , Caulfield, 29/11/2025 2400M, Soft , Race 8, Zipping Classic, $752,500.00 ($452,500.00), Jockey: Jordan Childs, Bar: 3 , 57kg, 2:31.19 , , Settled-3 800-4 400-4