| What | Doomben Races |
| Where | Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 |
| When | Saturday, February 1, 2025 |
| First Race | 12:13pm AEST |
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Racing will return to Doomben for a massive 10-race card this Saturday afternoon. The track was rated as a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, but with little to no rain forecast in the lead-up, expect an upgrade or two before raceday. The rail will be in its true position for the entire circuit, with the opening race scheduled to jump at 12:13pm AEST.
Best Bet at Doomben: Fukubana
Fukubana returned from a 45-week spell with a solid third-place finish over 1200m at Eagle Farm on January 18, when the Matthew Dunn-trained gelding finished off strongly on the inside of runners. The son of Dundeel ended last campaign with a fourth in the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes before finishing last in the Group 1 Randwick Guineas. Considering the level of races Fukubana was competing in last preparation, the +100 on offer with horse racing bookmakers looks like a fair price.
Best Bet
Race 6 – 
#3 Fukubana (1)
4yo Gelding | T: Matthew Dunn | J: Andrew Mallyon (60kg)
Next Best at Doomben: Hatchet
Robert Heathcote and Nikita Beriman will combine with Hatchet in the penultimate event, following a strong first-up run at the Sunshine Coast on January 4. This son of Worthy Cause settled behind the speed over 1200m and tried to follow the eventual winner through but was slightly held up before storming home to finish second. After drawing an inside barrier (2), expect Hatchet to get a similar run in transit and, with even luck, let down strongly to figure in the finish.
Next Best
Race 9 – 
#9 Hatchet (2)
6yo Gelding | T: Robert Heathcote | J: Nikita Beriman (54kg)
Best Value at Doomben: Mr Bubbaluski
Mr Bubbaluski will return for his second racing preparation, following three runs during his first campaign, in which he recorded a victory and two placings. The Jack Bruce-trained gelding has proven to be versatile in his racing pattern, as he can sprint sharply from an on-speed position or from back in the field. The son of Encryption represents great value at +1700 with BlondeBet, and if he can find a back to follow around the home turn, Mr Bubbaluski will prove hard to hold out late.
Best Value
Race 7 – 
#4 Mr Bubbaluski (9)
3yo Gelding | T: Jack Bruce | J: Taylor Marshall (57kg)
Doomben quaddie tips – 1/2/25
Doomben quadrella selections
Saturday, February 1, 2025
- 2-3-4-6-7-8
- 1-3-5
- 9-10-12
- 5-6-10-14
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