The $1 million Doomben Cup is the second Group 1 race of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival run over 2000m under weight-for-age conditions in May.
2025 Doomben Cup Results
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
Doomben Cup News
- Antino Wins 2025 Hollindale Stakes, Firms in Doomben Cup Betting
- Numerian Wins Hollindale Stakes 2024 First-Up, Firms in Doomben Cup Betting
- Doomben Cup 2023 Results: Huetor Goes Back-To-Back
- Zaaki Heads 2023 Doomben Cup Field & Betting Markets
- Doomben Cup 2022 Results: Huetor In Boil-Over, Zaaki 3rd
The Doomben Cup is a 2000m middle-distance race held during the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival at Doomben Racecourse. The second Group 1 race held in Queensland for the carnival, the Doomben Cup is a weight-for-age race for horses aged three years and older.
Doomben Cup 2025 Odds
XXXX Doomben Cup (G1)
Runner Details | Win | Place |
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1. Antino (10) J: Blake Shinn 59kg
T: Tony Gollan |
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 11th of 14 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 59kg at $15. Second-up won by 3.5 len at Gold Coast G2 Hollindale May 10 over 1800m on a heavy track defeating Fawkner Park with 59kg at $9. Hard to fault and can go on with it. | ||
2. Lindermann (3) J: Nash Rawiller 59kg
T: Chris Waller |
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Last start 9th of 13 at Gold Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 10 over 1800m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Antino with 59kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Eliz on April 12 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Via Sistina with 59kg at $31. Capable of much better and cannot be underestimated. | ||
3. Fawkner Park (8) J: Ethan Brown 59kg
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
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Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Gold Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 10 over 1800m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Antino carrying 59kg at $19. The run before that 8th of 13 at Randwick in the G1 Queen Eliz on April 12 over 2000m, 6 len behind Via Sistina carrying 59kg at $26. Terrific chance to continue the strong form. | ||
4. Bois D'argent (7) J: Ryan Maloney 59kg
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
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At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 13 at Gold Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 10 over 1800m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Antino with 59kg at $12. The start before that won by 2.25 len at Randwick G3 Jra Plate April 19 over 2000m on a rain affected track defeating Hezashocka with 58.5kg at $9. Must be respected. | ||
5. Militarize (9) J: Tommy Berry 59kg
T: Chris Waller |
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Most recently 5th of 13 at Gold Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 10 over 1800m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Antino with 59kg at $8. Before that 10th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 5 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Stefi Magnetica carrying 55kg at $61. Looks a strong top-three prospect on best form. | ||
6. My Oberon (2) J: Jason Collett 59kg
T: Annabel & Rob Archibald |
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 12th of 14 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 59kg at $101. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Cup on May 3 over 1600m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Punch Lane with 60kg at $14. Can't have here. | ||
7. Kovalica (5) J: James McDonald 59kg
T: Chris Waller |
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At the latest run 3rd of 13 at Gold Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 10 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Antino with 59kg at $14. The start before that got back early 16th of 20 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 5 over 1600m, 6 len behind Stefi Magnetica with 53.5kg at $41. Maybe a place. | ||
8. Eliyass (12) J: Tim Clark 59kg
T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott |
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Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 13 at Gold Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 10 over 1800m, on a wet track; 20 len behind Antino carrying 59kg at $4.60. Previously second-up won by a long-neck at Randwick G3 King Town September 21 over 2000m defeating Ceolwulf with 56kg at $4. Certainly worth following up. | ||
9. Osipenko (11) J: Kerrin McEvoy 59kg
T: Chris Waller |
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 9th of 14 at Randwick in the G1 All Aged on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Jimmysstar carrying 59kg at $151. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Hawkesbury in the G3 Hawk Cup on May 3 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Punch Lane with 57.5kg at $9. Will need to do even more. | ||
10. Klondike (4) J: Matthew Poon 59kg
T: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton |
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Second-up. First-up after seven months second last of 11 at Randwick in the G3 Jra Plate on April 19 over 2000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Bois D'argent carrying 56.5kg at $5. Previously second-up won by a nose at York LR Grand Cup June 15 over 2816m defeating Salt Bay carrying 58kg at $4. Would have to improve sharply. | ||
12. Pride Of Jenni (1) J: Craig Newitt 57kg
T: Ciaron Maher |
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At the latest run favourite; won by 2.25 len at Caulfield LR Anniv Vase May 3 over 1600m defeating Scheelite with 61kg at $2.70. The race before that second last of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Cup on March 29 over 2000m, 15 len behind Light Infantry Man carrying 57kg at $3.80. | ||
13. Miss Joelene (6) J: Cejay Graham 57kg
T: Kelly Schweida |
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Last start 4th of 13 at Gold Coast in the G2 Hollindale on May 10 over 1800m, in the wet; 6 len behind Antino carrying 57kg at $51. The run before that 2nd of 12 at Eagle Farm in the LR Brisbane H on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Tenzing with 54kg at $4.80. Place hope at odds. | ||
11. Floating (4) |
Data retrieved: 22/05/2025 10:50:35 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Offering $1 million in prize money, the Group 1 Doomben Cup attracts a class field of local and interstate weight-for-age hopefuls.
The best lead up race to the Doomben Cup is the Group 2 A.D. Hollindale Stakes (1800m) held two weeks earlier at the Gold Coast. The AD Hollindale Stakes / Doomben Cup double has been won by a number of horses over the years including most recently Streama (2014) and Zaaki (2021) who won the latter by seven lengths.
Zaaki returned as the $1.24 favourite in the 2022 Doomben Cup but only managed to run third in a shock defeat behind Huetor.
Horses out of the Doomben Cup may progress onto the Group 2 $1.2 million The Q22 (2200m) running on Stradbroke Day from 2021 – a race previously known as the Group 2 PJ O’Shea Stakes / Eagle Farm Cup with Kenedna (2019) and star import Zaaki (2021) the latest horses to do the double.
In 2024 the Doomben Cup also produced that year’s The Q22 winner with Fawkner Park improving on his lead-up third in the Group 1.
There was no 2020 Doomben Cup due to COVID-19.
Zaaki further franked the Doomben Cup form from 2021 going on to win not only that year’s The Q22 but also a host of races over the spring including the Group 1 Underwood Stakes – Mackinnon Stakes double in Melbourne. He also returned in the autumn of 2022 and claimed the $5 million The All-Star Mile (1600m).
Zaaki returned to run third in the 2022 Doomben Cup results and was back that spring running top four in a host of Group 1 events including the Cox Plate (4th) before his successful Mackinnon Stakes (now VRC Champions Stakes) title defence.
In the 2023 Doomben Cup Zaaki was back as the short-priced favourite after winning his third A.D. Hollindale Stakes but could only manage to run seventh to Huetor who made history going back-to-back in the event to become just the fourth two-time Doomben Cup winner champion.
The Doomben Cup 2023 form was franked with the third placed Kovalica going on to win the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) at his next start.
The 2025 Doomben Cup runs on Saturday May 24, 2025 at Doomben Racecourse.
Doomben Cup 2025 | |
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Date: | Saturday May 24, 2025 |
Track: | Doomben Racecourse |
Distance: | 2000m |
Race Type: | 3YO+ Weight-For-Age |
Status: | Group 1 |
Prize Money: | $1,000,000 |
2025 Doomben Cup Results
- 1st: TBD
- 2nd: TBD
- 3rd: TBD
2025 Doomben Cup Betting
The best Doomben Cup 2025 betting odds provided by Ladbrokes.com.au are available right here as soon as markets on the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival’s second Group 1 race are released, including early access to the top all-in markets weeks before Doomben Cup Day.
Zaaki ($2.25 in 2021) was the last favourite in Doomben Cup betting to salute for the punters and the first since the mare Streama (2014). Zaaki returned in 2022 as the $1.24 Doomben Cup favourite but ran a disappointing third as Huetor won in an upset at Doomben Cup odds of $16.
Huetor returned and won the 2023 Doomben Cup in another upset at $10, while Zaaki finished seventh as the $2.15 favourite that year.
There was also a notable upset in 2024 with the grey Bois D’Argent saluting at $26 Doomben Cup odds.
2025 Doomben Cup Form Guide
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2025 Doomben Cup Tips
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- To Win: #12 Pride Of Jenni ($4 at time of publish) – BET NOW
Really intriguing edition of the Doomben Cup but happy to tip PRIDE OF JENNI (1) from the inside alley to return to Group 1 winning form after a confidence boosting victory in easier grade at Caulfield last time out. Ciaron Maher’s multiple elite level winning daughter of Pride Of Dubai may be a rising eight-year-old but she showed she still had a zest for racing when carting a hefty 61kg to a dominant Black-Type win by two lengths on May 3 in Melbourne. Back to weight now and she’s a genuine WFA star at her best. First start in Queensland but is proven this way of racing including her 6.5 length romp home over eight-length Cox Plate champ Via Sistina in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth in Sydney last year at this distance. Comes off totally different form lines than expected but all reports from the stable are she’s fit and firing and looking to win again. Think she can.
2025 Doomben Cup Field
The Doomben Cup field attracts a class field of weight-for-age winter racing hopefuls each season, many coming off the AD Hollindale Stakes run at the Gold Coast earlier in the month.
A number of gallopers in the Doomben Cup field are coming off a run during the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and races like the Doncaster Mile and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick during The Championships have provided a number of Doomben Cup winners in recent years.
Zaaki (2021) was the last horse to complete the AD Hollindale Stakes – Doomben Cup double. After winning the 2022 Hollindale, Zaaki finished third in that year’s Doomben Cup results as Huetor improved on lead-up fourth in the same Gold Coast event to win the Group 1 in Brisbane in a boil-over.
In 2023 Zaaki won his third Hollindale before a disappointing seventh in the Doomben Cup that saw the reigning champ Huetor go back-to-back and improve on a lead-up second in the Hollindale that year.
The official Doomben Cup 2025 Field & Barriers are set for release on the Tuesday of race week and will be published in full below once announced by Racing Queensland.
The 2025 Doomben Cup final field is now out featuring 13 of the winter’s top staying types led in betting by Tony Gollan’s local galloper Antino coming off an impressive Group 2 Hollindale Stakes victory in the wet at the Gold Coast.
Click here to read more on the key contenders in the Doomben Cup 2025 field and betting markets.
No | Last 10 | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Barrier | Weight | Probable Weight | Penalty | H Rating |
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1 | x433120x01 | ANTINO (NZ) | Tony Gollan | Blake Shinn | 11 | 59kg | 115 | ||
2 | 018×233249 | LINDERMANN | Chris Waller | Nash Rawiller | 3 | 59kg | 112 | ||
3 | 1x051x4382 | FAWKNER PARK (IRE) | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Ethan Brown | 9 | 59kg | 111 | ||
4 | 13x00x3616 | BOIS D’ARGENT (GB) | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Ryan Maloney | 8 | 59kg | 111 | ||
5 | x2233x0005 | MILITARIZE (NZ) | Chris Waller | Tommy Berry | 10 | 59kg | 109 | ||
6 | 0x02639x03 | MY OBERON (IRE) | Annabel & Rob Archibald | Jason Collett | 2 | 59kg | 109 | ||
7 | x34260x703 | KOVALICA (NZ) | Chris Waller | James McDonald | 6 | 59kg | 108 | ||
8 | x1x11378x0 | ELIYASS (FR) | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | Tim Clark | 13 | 59kg | 108 | ||
9 | 5090721×92 | OSIPENKO (NZ) | Chris Waller | Kerrin McEvoy | 12 | 59kg | 104 | ||
10 | 47x41615x0 | KLONDIKE (GB) | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | Matthew Poon | 5 | 59kg | 104 | ||
11 | 402155×072 | FLOATING | Matthew Smith | Mark Zahra | 4 | 59kg | 97 | ||
12 | 521280×191 | PRIDE OF JENNI | Ciaron Maher | Craig Newitt | 1 | 57kg | 120 | ||
13 | 322313×124 | MISS JOELENE | Kelly Schweida | Ms Cejay Graham | 7 | 57kg | 103 |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
2025 Doomben Cup Nominations
The season’s early Doomben Cup 2025 nominations are set to be taken on a Tuesday in early May a couple of weeks out from Doomben Cup Day and will be provided below as soon as released.
The 2025 Doomben Cup nominations close on Tuesday May 6, 2025, at 11:00am (AEST).
The Doomben Cup 2025 nominations attracted 38 of the season’s top middle-distance gallopers led in all-in betting by Chris Waller’s Caulfield Cup runner-up from last spring Buckaroo.
Last 10 | Horse | Sex | Age | Trainer | H Rating | |
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1 | 6212x797x8 | ALEGRON | G | 6 | Bjorn Baker | |
2 | 0x433120x0 | ANTINO (NZ) | G | 6 | Tony Gollan | |
3 | 24443235×7 | ARTFUL GIRL | M | 5 | Kevin Kemp | |
4 | 30x30400x1 | BANK MAUR | G | 5 | Richard Laming | |
5 | 0970164211 | BANKERS CHOICE (NZ) | G | 7 | Ben, Will & JD Hayes | |
6 | 313x00x361 | BOIS D’ARGENT (GB) | G | 8 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | |
7 | x811229x97 | BUCKAROO (GB) | G | 6 | Chris Waller | |
8 | 1x1x11378x | ELIYASS (FR) | G | 6 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |
9 | 31x051x438 | FAWKNER PARK (IRE) | G | 6 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | |
10 | 2133×77222 | FIRM AGREEMENT | G | 3 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | |
11 | 1402155×07 | FLOATING | G | 6 | Matthew Smith | |
12 | 105x06x772 | HEZASHOCKA (NZ) | G | 7 | Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | |
13 | 5x6707x611 | IMMEDIACY (NZ) | G | 4 | Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | |
14 | 050100×929 | JUST FINE (IRE) | G | 7 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |
15 | 121×438105 | JUST FOLK | G | 8 | Gavin Bedggood | |
16 | 47x41615x0 | KLONDIKE (GB) | G | 5 | John O’Shea & Tom Charlton | |
17 | 1x213x5111 | KNOW THYSELF | G | 4 | Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | |
18 | 5x34260x70 | KOVALICA (NZ) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | |
19 | 4x71032x82 | LADY IN PINK | M | 4 | Leon & Troy Corstens & Will Larkin | |
20 | x018x23324 | LINDERMANN | G | 5 | Chris Waller | |
21 | 40x15700x8 | MAJOR BEEL (NZ) | G | 5 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |
22 | 8x2233x000 | MILITARIZE (NZ) | G | 4 | Chris Waller | |
23 | x322313x12 | MISS JOELENE | M | 4 | Kelly Schweida | |
24 | 0x02639x03 | MY OBERON (IRE) | G | 8 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | |
25 | 50x63646x4 | NAVAL COLLEGE (GB) | G | 6 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | |
26 | x03790x623 | NEW ENDEAVOUR (IRE) | G | 5 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |
27 | 2x074x357x | NONCONFORMIST | G | 8 | Grahame Begg | |
28 | 5090721×92 | OSIPENKO (NZ) | G | 5 | Chris Waller | |
29 | 7511×1695 | OUR BENEFACTOR (NZ) | C | 3 | Bevan Laming | |
30 | 2276348251 | PIRAEUS | G | 5 | Richard & Will Freedman | |
31 | x36610x897 | PORT LOCKROY | H | 4 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | |
32 | 521280×191 | PRIDE OF JENNI | M | 7 | Ciaron Maher | |
33 | 2x111x3414 | SHANGRI LA SPRING | C | 3 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |
34 | 1113x28x | SIR DELIUS (GB) | H | 4 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |
35 | x614331x25 | TAVI TIME (NZ) | G | 5 | Kris Lees | |
36 | 3x0x2133x0 | TOWNSEND | G | 4 | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | |
37 | 6223130×54 | WILLIAMSBURG | G | 5 | Brett Cavanough | |
38 | x11x611x3x | WITHOUT A FIGHT (IRE) | G | 8 | Anthony & Sam Freedman |
Table Credit: Racing Australia.
Doomben Cup History
First won by Pentheus in 1933, the Doomben Cup’s greatest horse has been Rough Habit with three consecutive wins from 1991 to 1993.
Between 1933 and 1937, the Doomben Cup race distance was 10 furlongs (approx 2000m) however this was changed to 11 furlongs (2200m) between 1938 and 1972. In 1989 it was temporarily increased to 2160m.
In 2021 the favourite Zaaki won the Doomben Cup by a record seven lengths before returning to finish a disappointing third as the beaten $1.24 favourite in 2022.
Notable Doomben Cup winners including Might And Power (1998), the mare Streama (2014), and Our Ivanhowe (2016).
In 2022 the Doomben Cup was moved to Eagle Farm Racecourse a week after to run over 2100m on Queensland Derby Day due to heavy rainfall and unsafe racing conditions at Doomben.
In 2023 Huetor became just the fourth horse in history to win multiple editions of the Doomben Cup ing Scenic Shot (2009 & 2011); Rough Habit (1991, 1992 & 1993); and Earlwood (1959 & 1960).
Recent Doomben Cup Winners
Year | Place | Horse | Time |
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2025 Doomben Cup |
1st | TBD | TBD |
2nd | TBD | ||
3rd | TBD | ||
2024 Doomben Cup |
1st | Bois D’Argent | 2 minutes 03.62 seconds |
2nd | New Endeavour | ||
3rd | Fawkner Park | ||
2023 Doomben Cup |
1st | Huetor | 2 minutes 02.02 seconds |
2nd | Numerian | ||
3rd | Kovalica | ||
2022 Doomben Cup(Held at Eagle Farm Racecourse) |
1st | Huetor | 2 minutes 09.79 seconds (Run over 2100m) |
2nd | Maximal | ||
3rd | Zaaki | ||
2021 Doomben Cup |
1st | Zaaki | 2 minutes 01.06 seconds |
2nd | Toffee Tongue | ||
3rd | Brandenburg | ||
2020 Doomben CupRace Not Held Due To COVID-19 |
1st | – | – |
2nd | – | ||
3rd | – | ||
2019 Doomben Cup |
1st | Kenedna | 2 minutes 02.18 seconds |
2nd | Life Less Ordinary | ||
3rd | Sixties Groove | ||
2018 Doomben Cup |
1st | Comin’ Through | 2 minutes 01.43 seconds |
2nd | Egg Tart | ||
3rd | Ambitious | ||
2017 Doomben Cup |
1st | Sense Of Occasion | 2 minutes 06.63 seconds |
2nd | Star Exhibit | ||
3rd | Rudy | ||
2016 Doomben Cup |
1st | Our Ivanhowe | 2 minutes 04.41 seconds |
2nd | Hauraki | ||
3rd | It’s Somewhat | ||
2015 Doomben Cup |
1st | Pornichet | 2 minutes 02.52 seconds |
2nd | Weary | ||
3rd | I’m Imposing | ||
2014 Doomben Cup |
1st | Streama | 2 minutes 01.72 seconds |
2nd | Leebaz | ||
3rd | Junoob | ||
2013 Doomben Cup |
1st | Beaten Up | 2 minute 04.34 seconds |
2nd | Foreteller | ||
3rd | Secret irer | ||
2012 Doomben Cup |
1st | Mawingo | 2 minute 02.0 seconds |
2nd | Lights of Heaven | ||
3rd | Manighar | ||
2011 Doomben Cup |
1st | Scenic Shot | 2 minute 03.7 seconds |
2nd | My Kingdom Of Fife | ||
3rd | Glass Harmonium | ||
2010 Doomben Cup |
1st | Metal Bender | 2 minutes 2.65 seconds |
2nd | Gold Water | ||
3rd | Triple Honour | ||
2009 Doomben Cup |
1st | Scenic Shot | 2 minutes 2.8 seconds |
2nd | Racing To Win | ||
3rd | Sir Slick | ||
2008 Doomben Cup |
1st | Sarrera | 2 minutes 3.3 seconds |
2nd | Rampant Lion | ||
3rd | Like It Is | ||
2007 Doomben Cup |
1st | Cinque Cento | 2 minutes 1.8 seconds |
2nd | Gaze | ||
3rd | Pentathon | ||
2006 Doomben Cup |
1st | Above Deck | 2 minutes 13.8 seconds |
2nd | Octapussy | ||
3rd | Roman Arch | ||
2005 Doomben Cup |
1st | Perlin | 2 minutes 15 seconds |
2nd | Platinum Scissors | ||
3rd | Natural Blitz | ||
2004 Doomben Cup |
1st | Defier | 2 minutes 11.6 seconds |
2nd | Pentastic | ||
3rd | Upsetthym | ||
2003 Doomben Cup |
1st | Bush Padre | 2 minutes 13 seconds |
2nd | Freemason | ||
3rd | Maguire | ||
2002 Doomben Cup |
1st | Mr Bureaucrat | 2 minutes 14 seconds |
2nd | Galroof | ||
3rd | Freemason | ||
2001 Doomben Cup |
1st | King Keitel | 2 minutes 1.9 seconds |
2nd | Shogun Lodge | ||
3rd | Kasakh Belle | ||
2000 Doomben Cup |
1st | Akhenaton | 2 minutes 4.7 seconds |
2nd | Integrate | ||
3rd | Cruzeiro |
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