Get ready for the thrill of the 2024 Doomben 10,000! This year’s race promises high stakes and heart-pounding action as some of the finest sprinters in the world compete for glory on May 18 at Doomben Racecourse. Among the top contenders is the formidable I Wish I Win, set to be ridden by champion jockey James McDonald.

Hot on their heels will be Private Eye and Mazu, both under the expert guidance of trainer Joseph Pride. With a prize pool of $1.5 million and the unpredictability of Doomben’s tight turns, this race is shaping up to be an unforgettable showdown. Don’t miss your chance to witness history in the making—mark your calendar and prepare for an electrifying day of racing!​

• Date: Saturday, May 18th, 2024
• Location: Doomben Racecourse
• Distance: 1200 Meters
• Conditions: WFA
• Status: Group 1
• Prize Money: $500,000 AUD

1. I Wish I Win (1)
   • TJ Smith Stakes winner. Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months 3rd of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; neck behind Chain Of Lightning with 58.5kg at $4. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Randwick Everest on October 14 over 1200m, long-neck behind Think About It with 58.5kg at $5. Strong winning chance.

1. Private Eye (6)
   • Group 1 winner. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 20 over 1400m, in the wet; 3 len behind Magic Time carrying 59kg at $12. The run before that 11th of 14 at Rosehill in the G1 The Galaxy on March 23 over 1100m, 5 len behind Zapateo with 58kg at $6.50. Made headway last time. Top chance.

1. Mazu (8)
   • Group 1 winner. Half-brother to Group 1 winner Headway. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.8 len at Randwick G3 Hall Mark April 20 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Vilana with 60kg at $5. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 11th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Chain Of Lightning with 58.5kg at $21. Racing well and can win again.

1. Body Bob (7)
   • Third-up and won third-up previously. Resuming crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 2nd of 13 at Canberra Tab Fed Open 84 on April 12 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Merc with 62kg at $4. Second-up 5th of 16 at Wagga Town Plate on May 2 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind The Prodigal Son with 54kg at $5.50. Prefer others in this contest.

1. Bella Nipotina (3)
   • Group 1 winner. Last start 4th of 14 at Ascot Quokka on April 20 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Overpass with 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; neck behind Chain Of Lightning carrying 56.5kg at $11. Thereabouts last start and should be very competitive.

1. Chain of Lightning (5)
   • TJ Smith Stakes winner. At the latest run 6th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 20 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Magic Time carrying 57kg at $6. The race before that won by a neck at Randwick G1 T J Smith April 6 over 1200m in heavy going defeating Bella Nipotina with 56.5kg at $21. Genuine chance this time around.

1. Espiona (9)
   • Coolmore Classic winner. Most recently got back early 7th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 20 over 1400m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Magic Time carrying 57kg at $5.50. Before that 6th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 T J Smith on April 6 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 0.8 len behind Chain Of Lightning carrying 56.5kg at $17. Will be charging home late.

1. Wee Nessy (2)
   • Group 2 winner. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Victory Stakes on May 4 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Antino with 56.5kg at $8. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.2 len at Randwick G2 Sapphire April 13 over 1200m defeating Ballroom Bella carrying 54kg at $4.50. This looks too tough.

1. Stefi Magnetica (4)
   • Group 1 placegetter. Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 12 at Randwick in the G1 Surround March 2 over 1400m, soft track; a nose behind Tropical Squall with 56kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Orange Bm58 December 28 over 1010m slow track defeating Fameux carrying 61kg at $2.50. Win would surprise.

Tips: (6)-(7)-(3)-(1)-(5)

TJ Smith Stakes winner CHAIN OF LIGHTNING (6) lifted strongly when winning by a neck two runs back at Randwick. Looks a top chance again. Coolmore Classic winner ESPIONA (7) ran seventh last start at Randwick over 1400m when beaten 8 lengths. She can contest. Group 1 winner MAZU (3) is coming off a win at Randwick and down 1.5kg from last run, among the hopes again. TJ Smith Stakes winner I WISH I WIN (1) knuckled down strongly when finished a neck from the winner at Randwick. Should be winding up late again. Group 1 winner BELLA NIPOTINA (5) finished off strongly when beaten 1.4 lengths last time at Ascot. Worth including again.