Doomben

FUKUBANA (3) showed a lot of talent as a 3-year-old and resumed as a gelding for the first time and finished third at Eagle Farm a fortnight ago over 1200m. He will already be looking for more ground than 1350m but can have the last say in this if the tempo is genuine from the get-go. RED DEFCON (16) has found it hard to win another race but is usually thereabouts at this level. She was runner-up at Eagle Farm last start and is likely to settle back from a wide gate here. Watch for her late. Include in all combinations. BOOM SHOT (2) is normally thereabouts and was a game fifth as favourite off a wide gate at Eagle Farm 2 weeks ago. He has another tough draw but is capable of a top 3 finish here. Follow your money. PRO FORMA (15) raced greenly last time out and finished sixth and was beaten by a nose fresh up at the Sunshine Coast before that. Stick with him. RED MILE (6) is having his second Queensland start and is worth including in all combinations with a peak effort.

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  16. Red Defcon
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