Doomben Racing Tips for Saturday, July 18th 2026

We have expert betting tips for racing at Doomben on Saturday, which includes nine races at the premier meeting.

Punters get good value odds for the Queensland meeting, and we have betting tips for every race on the card.

Race 1. (11:58) The Gibson Handicap (1200m)

#1 – Tengun Tommy @ $2.30

Tengun Tommy is a nice type in the making after scoring two classy wins at Doomben and Sunshine Coast.

The two-year-old son of Flying Artie will need to keep improving to win races, but he hasn’t done anything wrong to date, and he hasn’t had things go his way.

The odds are short, but we’re not leaving him out of our picks.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 2. (12:33) Country Music Raceday BM70 (1350m)

#3 – Puff ‘N’ Harry @ $7.50

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Puff ‘N’ Harry is already a two-time winner this preparation, including last time out at Gold Coast.

The four-year-old son of Harry Angel doesn’t need to improve too much to handle this field, and punters get value each-way odds.

Craig Newitt riding adds to his chances on Saturday.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 3. (13:08) Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Handicap (1200m)

#2 – Moshulu Spirit @ $3.40

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Seeking four consecutive wins is Moshulu Spirit, who won at Sunshine Coast before adding wins at Doomben and Ipswich.

The three-year-old son of Spirit of Boom showed sustained speed to win last start, and it makes him tough to beat here.

The $3.40 odds are worth including in picks.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 4. (13:43) BRC Community Venues BM70 (2020m)

#12 – San Gabriel @ $15.00

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We’re snapping up the value odds for San Gabriel to win after four runs under his belt this preparation.

The Robert Heathcote-trained gelding is only a two-time winner from 20 starts, but one of those wins came at Doomben.

He had no luck when fifth at Eagle Farm last start, so include him for value.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 5. (14:18) Mekka Raceday on Sale Now Handicap (1200m)

#1 – Sword of Legacy @ $2.60

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Looking to score consecutive wins is Sword of Legacy, who was too good for them at Eagle Farm last time out.

The three-year-old filly looks to have a bright future after posting two wins and four placings from 10 starts and getting 2kg off her back helps.

She’s the class runner in the race, so take the shortening odds.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 6. (14:57) Drinkwise C6 (1350m)

#1 – John Rambo @ $2.70

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After opening at $4.40, big bets have come for John Rambo, and the money looks well-placed for the six-year-old gelding.

He finished off nicely for seventh at Sunshine Coast last time out against a tough field, and he will appreciate the easier company.

Barrier two is ideal, and he is a leading chance to win.

Stake: 2 Units

Race 7. (15:37) XXXX 1MW (1200m)

#11 – Break Free @ $6.50

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Punters get each-way odds for Break Free, who looked good when winning at Doomben two starts back, and returning to this track helps her chances.

The four-year-old mare by Capitalist is a five-time winner overall, and she has yet to finish worse than third at Doomben.

53.5kg on her back is enough to take her close.

Stake: 1 Unit

Race 8. (16:13) Sky Racing Handicap (1615m)

#6 – Express Payment @ $4.80

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It could be a big day for the Heathcote stable, and Express Payment is a leading chance on Saturday.

The five-year-old son of Rich Enuff won at Doomben three starts ago before winning at Sunshine Coast last start, so the form checks out.

Newitt rides at 54kg, so he should go close.

Stake: 1.5 Units

Race 9. (16:48) Ladbrokes Racing Extras in Multi C6 (1615m)

#4 – Daggers @ $2.30

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Daggers has been a costly bet at his last two starts since winning at Gold Coast, but he could bounce back with a win.

The four-year-old son of I Am Invincible likes the sting out of the track, so conditions should be perfect for the favourite.

His odds have shortened, so take the odds available.

Stake: 1.5 Units

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After graduating from the University of Auckland (BA - English), Daryl was thrown into the world of sports and horse racing journalism.

Having worked as a racing journalist for two years, he decided to move into the online world of horse racing and sports writing. After years of honing his craft, Daryl became a professional punter in 2009 - with a focus on horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, Rugby, NFL, and US college sports.

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