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The Roses, formerly known as the Doomben Roses, is held annually in either May or June as part of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival. Traditionally run at Doomben Racecourse, The Roses pays a total of $300,000 in prize money and takes place on Doomben Cup Day.

The Roses 2025 Odds

Doomben R7
ANZ Bloodstock News The Roses (G2)

Open Race time:  1748063820

Runner Details	Win	Place
1. Benagil (16) J: Mark Zahra 56.5kg T: Glen Thompson	3.20	1.55
Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Morphettville G1 A'asian Oaks April 26 over 2000m defeating Sweltering carrying 56kg at $3.10. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Rosehill in the G1 Vinerystud on April 1 over 2000m, slow going 1.2 len behind Treasurethe Moment carrying 56kg at $12. Looks hard to beat again in this easier level.
2. Movin Out (19) J: Nash Rawiller 56.5kg T: Chris Waller	9.00	2.90
At the latest run 5th of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 A'asian Oaks on April 26 over 2000m, 2 len behind Benagil with 56kg at $8. The race before that won by 2.5 len at Mornington 3yo SWP April 19 over 1600m defeating Storm Season carrying 55kg at $4.40. Sure to be thereabouts.
3. You Wahng (3) J: Tommy Berry 56.5kg T: Kris Lees	27.00	6.50
Most recently ran last of 10 at Gosford in the LR Thecoast on May 10 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Know Thyself with 53kg at $26. The race before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Oaks on April 12 over 2400m, 0.8 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 56kg at $21. Maybe a place.
4. Churchill's Choice (14) J: Koby Jennings 56.5kg T: Nathan Doyle	16.00	4.40
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 James Carr on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Lilac with 54kg at $13. Last start 2nd of 13 at Eagle Farm in the G2 Qld Guineas on May 3 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Depth Of Character carrying 55kg at $9. Rates highly. Tough to beat on latest and can measure up again.
5. Verona Rose (13) J: Craig Williams 56.5kg T: Gary Portelli	11.00	3.30
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 9 at Randwick in the G1 Atc Oaks on April 12 over 2400m, 3 len behind Treasurethe Moment carrying 56kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 9 at Rosehill in the G1 Vinerystud on April 1 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Treasurethe Moment with 56kg at $19. Can return to winning form.
6. Philia (10) J: Kerrin McEvoy 56.5kg T: David Vandyke	4.60	1.90
Half-sister to three-time Group 1 winner Duais. Last start won by 2 len at Eagle Farm LR Princess Stakes April 26 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Pinito carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. Before that won by 2 len at Eagle Farm 3yo H March 15 over 1600m defeating Deep Focus with 57kg at $3.70. Hard to fault and can go on with it.
7. Jenni's Meadow (17) J: Ethan Brown 56.5kg T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes	27.00	6.50
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 10 at Flemington F&M Bm78 on April 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Pariah Pearl with 59kg at $17. Second-up 5th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo H on May 10 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Mary Eliza carrying 58kg at $13. Others rate better this time.
8. Hurry Curry (4) J: Billy Egan 56.5kg T: Danny O'Brien	41.00	8.50
At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 13 at Caulfield 3yo H on May 3 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Rogan with 55kg at $12. Before that 9th of 16 at Morphettville in the G3 Auraria on April 12 over 1800m, 4 len behind Cinch carrying 55kg at $7.50. Looking to others.
9. Pleasure Artist (6) J: Noel Callow 56.5kg T: Richard & Will Freedman	61.00	12.00
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Gc Bracelet on May 10 over 1800m, on rain affected going; 19 len behind Pinito carrying 56.5kg at $6. Before that got back early 12th of 17 at Eagle Farm in the LR Princess Stakes on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Philia carrying 56.5kg at $16. Needs to lift.
10. Polymnia (20) J: Blake Shinn 56.5kg T: John O'Shea & Tom Charlton	6.00	2.20
Most recently made significant ground from the rear of the field 3rd of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 A'asian Oaks on April 26 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Benagil with 56kg at $4.60. Before that 2nd of 15 at Randwick in the G3 Adrianknox on April 5 over 2000m, slow going long-neck behind Belle Detelle with 54.5kg at $2.70. Huge chance in this line-up based on recent efforts.
11. Bella Montagna (5) J: Tim Clark 56.5kg T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	11.00	3.30
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw May 10 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Diamond Show carrying 57kg at $1.40. Previously second-up 2nd of 12 at Te Rapa on November 9 over 1600m, head behind Smart Love with 55.5kg at $23.40. Hard to have in this tougher line-up.
12. Dame Commander (2) J: Rachel King 56.5kg T: Bjorn Baker	21.00	5.50
Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Randwick in the G3 James Carr on April 19 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Lilac carrying 54kg at $26. Second-up favourite; won by a neck at Warwick Farm Bm72 May 7 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Sounds Unusual with 58kg at $2.70. In the mix.
13. Poster Girl (11) J: Martin Harley 56.5kg T: Chris & Corey Munce	151.00	23.00
Last start 7th of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Gc Bracelet on May 10 over 1800m, in the wet; 17 len behind Pinito with 56.5kg at $51. Before that 8th of 17 at Eagle Farm in the LR Princess Stakes on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Philia carrying 56.5kg at $61. Hard to have.
14. Sun Worshipper (7) J: Angela Jones 56.5kg T: Matt Kropp	101.00	17.00
Last start 3rd of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Gc Bracelet on May 10 over 1800m, in the wet; 6 len behind Pinito with 56.5kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 17 at Eagle Farm in the LR Princess Stakes on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Philia with 56.5kg at $91. Would have to improve even further.
15. Canny Queen (12) J: Jason Collett 56.5kg T: Brad Widdup	101.00	17.00
Last start ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Gc Bracelet on May 10 over 1800m, on heavy track; 13 len behind Pinito with 56.5kg at $16. The run before that 9th of 15 at Randwick in the G3 Adrianknox on April 5 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Belle Detelle with 56kg at $10. Likely to find this out of reach.
16. Full Hao (15) J: James McDonald 56.5kg T: Chris Waller	34.00	7.50
Last start 6th of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Gc Bracelet on May 10 over 1800m, on heavy track; 14 len behind Pinito with 56.5kg at $6. The start before that 3rd of 10 at Canterbury Bm64 on April 21 over 1900m, 1.5 len behind Maison Louis carrying 58.5kg at $3.20. Looks a strong top-three prospect.
17. Madame Lexis (8) J: Unknown 56.5kg T: Ashley Perks & Calvin Perks	201.00	27.00
Last start 9th of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Gc Bracelet on May 10 over 1800m, in the wet; 19 len behind Pinito carrying 56.5kg at $61. The race before that 10th of 17 at Eagle Farm in the LR Princess Stakes on April 26 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Philia with 56.5kg at $201. Not keen on her chances this time.
19. Twisted Love (18) J: Ryan Maloney 56.5kg T: Ciaron Maher	201.00	27.00
Third-up today. First-up 12th of 14 at Hawkesbury 3&4yo Bm72 on April 9 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Enter The Dragon carrying 54kg at $26. Second run from a spell 5th of 13 at Gold Coast in the LR Gc Bracelet on May 10 over 1800m, in the wet; 14 len behind Pinito carrying 56.5kg at $26. Others seem to have her measure.
20. Misting (9) J: Unknown 56.5kg T: David Vandyke	151.00	23.00
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Sunshine Coast Cl1 on March 14 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Crackenthorpe with 57.5kg at $4.60. Second-up 6th of 11 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 14 over 1680m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Super Chilled with 52kg at $12. This looks too tough.
21. La Cometa (1) J: Unknown 56.5kg T: Shaun Dwyer	126.00	19.00
At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Ipswich Cl4 on May 14 over 1680m, slow going 2.25 len behind Super Chilled carrying 54kg at $3.90. The race before that 9th of 17 at Eagle Farm in the LR Princess Stakes on April 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Philia with 56.5kg at $61. Would have to improve sharply.
18. Lovey Dovey (15)

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Data retrieved: 23/05/2025 05:06:01 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

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In 2020 the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival was reduced and many races rescheduled due to COVID-19 including The Roses, which was moved to the weekend after Stradbroke Handicap Day and run at Eagle Farm Racecourse over a shorter 1800m distance offering $175,000 in prize money.

Raced over 2000m, the Group 2 The Roses is run under set weights conditions and is open to three-year-old fillies as a key lead-up to the following month’s Group 1 Queensland Oaks (2400m).

The Doomben Roses was upgraded to a Group 2 event for the 2014 edition, having previously been run as a Group 3 race since 2003.

Three fillies throughout history have completed The Roses – Queensland Oaks double with Ethereal (2001), Scarlett Lady (2011) and Youngstar (2018). Ethereal also went on to take out that year’s Melbourne Cup over the two miles at Flemington making her the most famous of all The Roses winners.

In 2022 The Roses form was franked with the winner Barb Raider finishing second next-up in that year’s Queensland Oaks results, while in 2024 Miss Joelene ran third in both The Roses and the QLD Oaks.

The Roses 2025 takes place on Saturday May 24, 2025 as part of Brisbane’s Doomben Cup Day card. 

2025 The Roses
Date:	Saturday May 24, 2025
Track:	Doomben Racecourse
Distance:	2000m
Race Type:	3YO Fillies – Set Weights
Status:	Group 2
Prize Money:	$300,000

2025 The Roses Results

• 1st: TBD
• 2nd: TBD
• 3rd: TBD

2025 The Roses Betting

The Roses 2025 betting odds for the winter will be available at Races.com.au complete with market links to Ladbrokes.com.au the week of the race.

Vanna Girl ($2.10 in 2020), Barb Raider ($3.10 in 2022), and Scarlet Oak ($3.60 in 2024) are the last favourites in The Roses betting to salute for the punters.

2025 The Roses Form

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2025 THE ROSES FORM GUIDE

2025 The Roses Tips

Stay tuned for our insider The Roses 2025 Tips on the Queensland Oaks lead-up this winter season in Brisbane.

• To Win: #6 Philia ($4.60 at time of publish) – BET NOW

No doubt the Australasian Oaks winner will take some beating even from her outside alley but the value in this year’s The Roses looks to lie in flying local Queenslander PHILIA (10) who comes off three straight wins and is out to extend her picket fence up in grade. The David Vandyke trained All Too Hard filly is well bred and racing right up to her pedigree. At her latest she made it a hat-trick in Brisbane up to Black-Type grade winning the Listed Princess Stakes at Eagle Farm on April 26 over the mile. The way she handled the 1600m for a two-length triumph suggests she’ll see out the 2000m without a worry and Kerrin McEvoy retains the ride in a plus. She’s proven at Doomben and is drawn just worse than midfield so gets options in the run. Can step up.

2025 The Roses Field

The Roses field attracts the season’s top three-year-old staying fillies coming off a lead-up run in either an earlier Queensland race like the Gold Coast Bracelet or possibly the Group 1 Australasian Oaks (2010m) in Adelaide and is the last of the traditional Queensland Oaks lead-up races.

The official 2025 The Roses field & barriers will be announced below the Wednesday of race week.

The Roses 2025 final field features a quality line-up of potential QLD Oaks bound fillies including Glen Thompson’s Group 1 Australasian Oaks winner Benagil drawn near the carpark and Sunshine Coast trained All Too Hard filly Philia chasing her fourth win on the trot.

No	Last 10	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight	Probable Weight	Penalty	H Rating
1	x8455x7121	BENAGIL	Glen Thompson	Mark Zahra	17	56.5kg			102
2	313×4915	MOVIN OUT (NZ)	Chris Waller	Nash Rawiller	20	56.5kg			88
3	31×17330	YOU WAHNG	Kris Lees	Tommy Berry	3	56.5kg			87.5
4	111×42	CHURCHILL’S CHOICE	Nathan Doyle	Koby Jennings	14	56.5kg			86
5	1×1146	VERONA ROSE	Gary Portelli	Craig Williams	13	56.5kg			82
6	22×111	PHILIA	David Vandyke	Kerrin McEvoy	10	56.5kg			81.5
7	41x8727x55	JENNI’S MEADOW	Ben, Will & JD Hayes	Ethan Brown	18	56.5kg			78
8	61153×795	HURRY CURRY (NZ)	Danny O’Brien	Billy Egan	4	56.5kg			78
9	41255×9900	PLEASURE ARTIST	Richard & Will Freedman	Noel Callow	6	56.5kg			78
10	2524×22123	POLYMNIA	John O’Shea & Tom Charlton	Blake Shinn	21	56.5kg			77.5
11	52422×1	BELLA MONTAGNA (NZ)	Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott	Tim Clark	5	56.5kg			76.5
12	3163×61	DAME COMMANDER	Bjorn Baker	Ms Rachel King	2	56.5kg			74
13	26x9x19387	POSTER GIRL	Chris & Corey Munce	Martin Harley	11	56.5kg			73.5
14	751322×673	SUN WORSHIPPER	Matt Kropp	Ms Angela Jones	7	56.5kg			70
15	7×81215594	CANNY QUEEN (NZ)	Brad Widdup	Jason Collett	12	56.5kg			70
16	4136	FULL HAO	Chris Waller	James McDonald	16	56.5kg			66
17e	911234×009	MADAME LEXIS	Ashley Perks & Calvin Perks		8	56.5kg			64
18e	0124	LOVEY DOVEY	Chris Waller		15	56.5kg			63
19e	1×05	TWISTED LOVE (NZ)	Ciaron Maher	Ryan Maloney	19	56.5kg			62
20e	4617x2x6	MISTING	David Vandyke		9	56.5kg			62
21e	x8331x2597	LA COMETA (NZ)	Shaun Dwyer		1	56.5kg			62

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

2025 The Roses Nominations

The Roses nominations are usually announced on the Monday before race day with the full list of early entries to be published below once announced.

	Last 10	Horse	Sex	Age	Trainer	Ballot	H Rating
1	52422×1	BELLA MONTAGNA (NZ)	F	3	Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott
2	x8455x7121	BENAGIL	F	3	Glen Thompson
3	7×81215594	CANNY QUEEN (NZ)	F	3	Brad Widdup		70
4	3×36112512	CHASE YOUR DREAMS (NZ)	F	3	Ben, Will & JD Hayes		76.5
5	111×42	CHURCHILL’S CHOICE	F	3	Nathan Doyle		86
6	3163×61	DAME COMMANDER	F	3	Bjorn Baker
7	1x425x3221	ECLAIR ENCORE (JPN)	F	3	Kris Lees		69
8	x9630x0671	FEMMINILE	F	3	Phillip Stokes		102
9	4136	FULL HAO	F	3	Chris Waller		66
10	5×09221799	GOOD PHILLY	F	3	Vic Heading		58
11	61153×795	HURRY CURRY (NZ)	F	3	Danny O’Brien
12	741×70	JENNI CASTELFORTE	F	3	Ciaron Maher		59
13	179	JENNI YOU THINK	F	3	Ciaron Maher		63
14	41x8727x55	JENNI’S MEADOW	F	3	Ben, Will & JD Hayes
15	x8331x2597	LA COMETA (NZ)	F	3	Shaun Dwyer		62
16	012	LOVEY DOVEY	F	3	Chris Waller		63
17	65×774421	MAD ANA	F	3	Michael Morrison		60
18	911234×009	MADAME LEXIS	F	3	Ashley Perks & Calvin Perks		64
19	4617x2x6	MISTING	F	3	David Vandyke		62
20	313×4915	MOVIN OUT (NZ)	F	3	Chris Waller		88
21	22×111	PHILIA	F	3	David Vandyke
22	41255×9900	PLEASURE ARTIST	F	3	Richard & Will Freedman		78
23	2524×22123	POLYMNIA	F	3	John O’Shea & Tom Charlton
24	26x9x19387	POSTER GIRL	F	3	Chris & Corey Munce		73.5
25	221	SHANGRI LA IMPACT (NZ)	F	3	Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott		63
26	751322×673	SUN WORSHIPPER	F	3	Matt Kropp
27	88×2164183	SWELTER	F	3	Chris Waller
28	5226	TEMPRANILLO	F	3	Chris Waller
29	1×05	TWISTED LOVE (NZ)	F	3	Ciaron Maher		62
30	1×1146	VERONA ROSE	F	3	Gary Portelli
31	31×17330	YOU WAHNG	F	3	Kris Lees		87.5

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

The Roses History

Established in 1996, The Roses has grown rapidly in prominence, achieving Group 3 status within 9 years (1996) and Group 2 status in 18 years (2014).

Inaugurated as the Doomben Roses, from 2010 onwards the race has been known simply as The Roses.

The Doomben Roses was initially raced over 1625m, dropping back to 1615m in 1997, and then remaining at a steady 2020m from 1998 until 2011. Since 2012 the race has been 2000m.

The 2020 The Roses ran at Eagle Farm over 1800m due to COVID-19.

In 2022 The Roses was moved to Eagle Farm Racecourse on Queensland Derby Day and took place over 2100m due to heavy rainfall.

Many horses who race in the Doomben Roses go on to compete in the Queensland Oaks (2400m), the premier staying event for fillies in Queensland. Only two fillies have won the Doomben Roses-Queensland Oaks double; Ethereal (2001) and Scarlett Lady (2011).

The 2023 The Roses was won by the previous year’s Golden Slipper winning filly Fireburn.

Doomben Roses results since 2000 are listed below.

Doomben Roses Results

Year	Place	Horse	Time
2025 Doomben Roses	1st	TBD	TBD
	2nd	TBD
	3rd	TBD
2024 Doomben Roses	1st	Scarlet Oak	2 minutes 3.92 seconds
	2nd	Mare Of Mt Buller
	3rd	Miss Joelene
2023 Doomben Roses	1st	Fireburn	2 minutes 3.33 seconds
	2nd	Renaissance Woman
	3rd	Sakura Girl
2022 Doomben Roses (Held at Eagle Farm over 2100m)	1st	Barb Raider	2 minutes 11.40 seconds
	2nd	Belle Savoir
	3rd	Smirk
2021 Doomben Roses	1st	Only Words	2 minutes 3.43 seconds
	2nd	Bargain
	3rd	Charms Star
2020 Doomben Roses	1st	Vanna Girl	1 minute 48.20 seconds (over 1800m)
	2nd	Cellarmaid
	3rd	Celestial Falls
2019 Doomben Roses	1st	Etana	2 minutes 3.39 seconds
	2nd	Aliferous
	3rd	Welsh Legend
2018 Doomben Roses	1st	Youngstar	2 minutes 36.86 seconds
	2nd	Another Dollar
	3rd	Highway
2017 Doomben Roses	1st	Kenedna	2 minutes 08.0 seconds
	2nd	Oklahoma Girl
	3rd	Perilous Love
2016 Doomben Roses	1st	Kebede	2 minutes 2.5 seconds
	2nd	Sebring Sally
	3rd	Imposing Lass
2015 Doomben Roses	1st	Bohemian Lily	2 minutes 04.08 seconds
	2nd	Col ‘N’ Lil
	3rd	Whatalovelyday
2014 Doomben Roses	1st	Arabian Gold	2 minutes 3.08 seconds
	2nd	Tinto
	3rd	Tornado Miss
2013 Doomben Roses	1st	Dear Demi	2 minutes 5.36 seconds
	2nd	Gondokoro
	3rd	Vaquera
2012 Doomben Roses	1st	Invest	2 minutes 4.17 seconds
	2nd	Miss Artistic
	3rd	Scorpio Queen
2011 Doomben Roses	1st	Scarlett Lady	2 minutes 4.0 seconds
	2nd	Savannah’s Choice
	3rd	Divorces
2010 Doomben Roses	1st	Marheta	2 minutes 3.5 seconds
	2nd	Femina Fashion
	3rd	Dariana
2009 Doomben Roses	1st	Awesome Planet	2 minutes 4.3 seconds
	2nd	Ekstreme
	3rd	Purple
2008 Doomben Roses	1st	Heavenly Glow	2 minutes 5.5 seconds
	2nd	Pentacity
	3rd	Miss Maren
2007 Doomben Roses	1st	Lasoron	2 minutes 3.0 seconds
	2nd	My Lady’s Chamber
	3rd	Eskimo Queen
2006 Doomben Roses	1st	Gaze	2 minutes 3.5 seconds
	2nd	Upstaged
	3rd	Zenarta
2005 Doomben Roses	1st	Cinque Cento	2 minutes 4.0 seconds
	2nd	Ponte Piccolo
	3rd	Fiery Sunset
2004 Doomben Roses	1st	Natural Woman	2 minutes 4.3 seconds
	2nd	Charmview
	3rd	Imana
2003 Doomben Roses	1st	The Jewel	2 minutes 4.9 seconds
	2nd	Crianca
	3rd	Domielle
2002 Doomben Roses	1st	Palidamah	2 minutes 1.9 seconds
	2nd	Faiza
	3rd	Quays
2001 Doomben Roses	1st	Ethereal	2 minutes 4.3 seconds
	2nd	Life Is Beautiful
	3rd	Dandify
2000 Doomben Roses	1st	Avilde	2 minutes 5.4 seconds
	2nd	Miss Zoe
	3rd	Citirecruit