Doomben Racecourse is set to host an exciting afternoon of live racing on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, offering racing enthusiasts a thrilling mid-week experience. With gates opening at 11:45 a.m., racegoers can enjoy the perfect blend of sport and leisure, with opportunities to network, host business meetings, or simply unwind in a vibrant setting. The action-packed race day features eight competitive races, with the first race commencing at 12:36 p.m. and the final event wrapping up by 4:41 p.m.
Kicking off the day’s program is The Gibson C, G & E Maiden Handicap, run over 1200 metres with a prize purse of $40,000. The field features Winchman, Barberry Spur, Silvio Dante, Out Of Turn, Ralos Star, and Lucky Man, setting the tone for a day of strong competition.
The second event, The Teddy Bears Picnic 2 August Handicap, will be run over 1350 metres for $38,000. The line-up includes National Choice, Weigall Tiger, Tonneofgrit, Redzoust, Drialle, and Smart Action—each bringing their form and flair to the turf.
At 1:46 p.m., The B&T Advisory Maiden Handicap (1200m, $40,000) will see a diverse group of contenders including Deep Tiara, Man Talk, Moana Gold (NZL), Kurithea, Tszyuya, Healthy Suspicion, Missing Boundaries, Roxset, Shamrock’s Secret, and Sonechka.
The fourth race, The Mekka Raceday 16 August Maiden Plate, also over 1200 metres with $40,000 in stakes, will feature names like Brazen Act, Butwedid, Day To Remember, Avior, Bombard, Champagne Tower, Frothsay, Miss Wanted, Shanidar, Jungle Warrior, and Queen Arni.
By 2:56 p.m., the spotlight shifts to The Eagle Farm 160 Years Raceday Handicap, another 1200m race with $38,000 on offer. The challengers here include Runwiththetide, Exceed Speed, Hell And Back, Grammar Lad, Retainer, Indaza, Crown Guinea, Flying Shelly, and Cherish The Day.
A change in distance brings new excitement with The Gold (BM65) Handicap at 3:31 p.m., featuring a 2050m track and $38,000 in prize money. The large and varied field includes Applications (NZL), Sly Corner (NZL), Hallside Martini, Jungle Jet (NZL), Vermilion Kirin, Tarex (NZL), Tambourine Man, Nippa’s Nightcap, Teesandcees Apply, Eyeleftit, Metcalfe, Aboveforty, and Jumeirah Triangle.
In the penultimate race, The Sky Racing Handicap at 4:08 p.m., competitors will tackle a 1650m distance with a $38,000 purse. Entries include Make A Call, Out Of Aces, Pharoah’s Prophecy, Simply Fun, April (NZL), Triskelion (NZL), Down Under Stunnah, You Kay Squeeze, Durban Harbour, and Cheerful Cat.
The grand finale of the day, The SRM In Multis (BM68) Handicap, will be held over 1650m at 4:41 p.m. for a final prize pool of $38,000. The line-up features Ring Bearer, Celestial Fury (NZL), Patmos Island, Savannah Gangster, Zaher (NZL), Enterprise Lassie, Lumens Lenny, Addition (NZL), Sum Invictus, and Hereditary (NZL)—each aiming to close the race day on a high.
With a rich variety of talent and distances, Doomben promises a dynamic day of racing that caters to both seasoned enthusiasts and new fans.
