The 2024 Doomben Cup is set to be one of the highlights of the Australian racing calendar. This prestigious Group 1 event will take place at the Doomben Racecourse, attracting top-tier talent from across the country. Known for its challenging 2000-meter course, the Doomben Cup tests the endurance, speed, and strategy of the finest thoroughbreds.

The Doomben Cup has a rich history, with past winners often going on to further success in other major races. As the first major event of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival, it sets the tone for the exciting weeks of racing that follow. Whether you are a seasoned punter or a casual fan, the 2024 Doomben Cup promises thrilling action and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out on witnessing this spectacular event!

1. Numerian (7) – Multiple Group 2 winner. Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Sunshine Coast G2 Hollindale May 11 over 1800m in the wet defeating Just Folk with 59kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Randwick in the G3 Craven Plt on October 28 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Zeyrek carrying 59kg at $3.80. Among the top chances.
2. Huetor (11) – Doomben Cup winner. Useful gelding. Most recently 5th of 12 at Sunshine Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 11 over 1800m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Numerian with 59kg at $3.80. The run before that won by 2.25 len at Randwick G3 Jra Plate April 20 over 2000m in the wet defeating Goldman carrying 59kg at $15. Going well. Leading chance.
3. Kovalica (3) – Queensland Derby winner. Last start 3rd of 12 at Sunshine Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 11 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 1.5 len behind Numerian with 59kg at $3. The start before that 5th of 9 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Eliz on April 13 over 2000m, 10 len behind Pride Of Jenni carrying 59kg at $19. Will be charging home late.
4. Detonator Jack (10) – Group 1 placegetter. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Cup on May 4 over 1600m, nose behind Just Folk carrying 59kg at $3.50. The start before that 6th of 19 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 6 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Celestial Legend with 52.5kg at $12. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
5. Vow And Declare (5) – Group 1 winner. Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 56 days. First-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Peter Young Stk on February 24 over 1800m, nose behind Campionessa with 59kg at $21. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 30 over 2000m, 2 len behind Cascadian with 59kg at $26. This looks too tough.
6. Serpentine (16) – Group 1 winner. Going well. Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Last start came from midfield; 4th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Sydney Cup on April 13 over 3200m, 2.75 len behind Circle Of Fire carrying 53.5kg at $13. The start before that won by 0.5 len at Rosehill G3 Sellwood March 30 over 2000m defeating Zeyrek with 55kg at $3. Should go well.
7. Young Werther (1) – Multiple Group 1 placegetter. Resumes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 30 over 2000m, 10 len behind Cascadian with 59kg at $21. The start before that won by 2.5 len at Flemington Aus Cup Pre March 9 over 1800m defeating Berkeley Square with 56kg at $2.30. Mediocre effort last time out but this suits.
8. El Bodegon (15) – Group 1 winner. Second run back. First-up after seven months 10th of 15 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Cup on May 4 over 1600m, 5 len behind Just Folk with 59kg at $61. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Feehan on September 9 over 1600m, 9 len behind Pinstriped with 59kg at $61. Must improve significantly.
9. Hoo Ya Mal (14) – Scratched
10. Naval College (13) – Second-up. First-up after four months 9th of 12 at Sunshine Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 11 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Numerian with 59kg at $17. Previously second-up won by 1.2 len at Randwick Bm88(86) December 30 over 2000m defeating Touristic with 56kg at $3.30. Unlikely to threaten.
11. Bois D’argent (9) – Group 3 placegetter. Most recently led but faded 3rd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Qlty on May 11 over 2400m, on heavy track; 5.5 len behind Bonny Ezra with 61kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Jra Plate on April 20 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Huetor carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Others have better credentials.
12. Fawkner Park (8) – Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; settled well back; won by 0.9 len at Wagga LR Wagga Cup May 3 over 2000m defeating Political Debate carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; scored a big 3 len win at Albury LR Albury Cup March 22 over 2000m defeating Regal Lion carrying 56.5kg at $1.80. Last-start winner worth including
13. Hezashocka (6) – Group 2 winner. Going well. At the latest run won by 0.9 len at Newcastle LR Gosfordcup May 11 over 2200m in the wet defeating Sir Lucan with 54kg at $4. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Randwick in the G3 Jra Plate on April 20 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Huetor with 53kg at $9. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
14. New Endeavour (4) – Group 2 placegetter. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 15 at this track in the G3 Chairman’s Hcp on May 18 over 2000m, on a slow track; nose behind Spirit Ridge with 56.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 6th of 15 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Cup on May 4 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Just Folk carrying 55kg at $9. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope.
15. Amokura (12) – Queensland Oaks winner. Second-up. First-up after six months 11th of 13 at Rosehill Bm100 on April 27 over 1500m, 6 len behind Waterford with 59kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 13 at Flemington in the G2 Matriarch on November 11 over 2000m, long-neck behind Deny Knowledge with 59.5kg at $8. Should progress from that first-up run.
16. Kind Words (2) – Group 3 placegetter. Dual acceptor. Last start 3rd of 15 at Sunshine Coast in the LR Bracelet on May 11 over 1800m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Amazonian Lass with 56.5kg at $16. Before that 5th of 16 at Randwick in the G3 Adrianknox on April 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 2.75 len behind Good Banter with 53kg at $15. Hard to make a case on recent form.

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Queensland Derby winner KOVALICA (3) well fancied last time when third at Sunshine Coast. Jumps up in trip today, expected to run well. Group 1 placegetter DETONATOR JACK (4) was sent forward last time and boxed on to finish a nose from the winner at Hawkesbury, can hang on for a place. Multiple Group 2 winner NUMERIAN (1) bounced back to winning form at Sunshine Coast last start and could find the frame again. Sure to make his presence felt. Doomben Cup winner HUETOR (2) finished fifth last start, beaten 4 lengths at Sunshine Coast over 1800m. Worth including at odds. FAWKNER PARK (12) worth including at odds.