Doomben 10,000 Tips, Best Bets, Field and Odds

The Group 1 Doomben 10,000 (1200m) will be run at Doomben on Saturday, May 15 and we provide you with a comprehensive guide to the weight-for-age sprint feature.

The Doomben 10,000 is one of Queensland’s richest races — a $1.5 million Group 1 weight-for-age sprint over 1200m at Doomben, run in mid-May. This is our complete guide: the date and start times, the field, tips and best bets, live odds, the form guide, how to watch, the famous name, past winners and FAQs — updated through the carnival with the latest field, odds and our best bets.

The Doomben 10,000: Key Details

Detail	Value
Race	Doomben 10,000 (Group 1, WFA sprint)
Next running	Mid-May 2027 (confirmed early in the year)
Most recent	Saturday 16 May 2026 — won by Rothfire
Start time	~4:25pm AEST (confirmed race week)
Venue	Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane
Distance	1200m
Conditions	Group 1, weight-for-age, 3yo & up
Prize money	$1.5 million
Broadcast	Sky Racing + free bookmaker live streams

 

When is the Doomben 10,000 & What Time?

The Doomben 10,000 is run on Doomben 10,000 Day in mid-May, the launch of the Brisbane winter’s Group 1 program. The most recent edition was 16 May 2026; the next runs in mid-May 2027, with the feature jumping in the late afternoon (approximately 4:25pm AEST). It’s a winter meeting (no daylight saving) — local start times by state:

State	Local start time
QLD / NSW / VIC / ACT / TAS	~4:25pm AEST
South Australia	~3:55pm ACST
Northern Territory	~3:55pm ACST
Western Australia	~2:25pm AWST

 

Queensland’s Great Winter Sprint — and the Famous Name

The Doomben 10,000 is the premier weight-for-age sprint of the Brisbane winter and a key national sprinting form reference. The unusual name dates to its 1933 inception, when the prize was a then-enormous £10,000 — and it stuck. Its honour roll is full of top sprinters, and 2026 produced an all-time fairytale: Rothfire, a $61 chance, became the oldest winner in the race’s history at eight and the first Australian horse in over two decades to win a Group 1 as both a two-year-old and an eight-year-old. Its winners often head to the Stradbroke and beyond.

The Doomben 10,000 Field & Barrier Draw

The Doomben 10,000 draws a deep weight-for-age sprint field — the best of the local speedsters plus southern sprinters heading north. Over 1200m at the tight Doomben circuit the barrier and tactical speed matter, and proven Group sprinting form is the key. The field firms through the early carnival. Check back for the confirmed field and barrier draw.

Doomben 10,000 Tips, Best Bets & Predictions

Our tipsters post their Doomben 10,000 best bets and value selections once the field and barriers are confirmed. A weight-for-age 1200m sprint rewards proven Group speed and a fair gate — though the race can throw up a stunner (Rothfire saluted at $61 in 2026). Win and each-way are the staples, with the exotics playable in a deep field. Bookmark this page for our final selections.

How to Bet on the Doomben 10,000

All the standard markets apply — win and each-way, plus exotics (quinella, exacta, trifecta and first-four) that can pay big in a competitive sprint. Futures open through the carnival. Prices vary between bookmakers, so always compare and take the best available — see our toplist below.

Doomben 10,000 Odds & Favourites

Doomben 10,000 markets firm through the carnival as the field is confirmed. Class sprinters usually head the market — Giga Kick and Bella Nipotina are recent winners — but the 1200m dash and weight-for-age conditions can reward a bolter, as Rothfire’s $61 win showed. For live Doomben 10,000 odds and the best price on every runner, compare the bookmakers below.

Doomben 10,000 Form Guide

The key form lines are the autumn sprints and early Brisbane winter sprint races, plus southern speedsters shipping north. Many winners go on to the Stradbroke Handicap and the spring sprints — 2025 winner Sunshine In Paris later won the VRC Sprint Classic. It launches the Group 1 program of the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival alongside the Kingsford Smith Cup.

Doomben 10,000 Recent Winners & 2026 Result

The 2026 Doomben 10,000 was won by Rothfire ($61), the eight-year-old creating history in an emotional win. Recent winners:

Year	Winner	Note
2026	Rothfire	$61; oldest winner ever, G1 at 2 and 8
2025	Sunshine In Paris	Later won the VRC Sprint Classic
2024	Bella Nipotina
2023	Giga Kick	Star sprinter
2022	Mazu

 

History & Background

First run in 1933 with a then-huge £10,000 purse that gave the race its name, the Doomben 10,000 has been Queensland’s great winter sprint for almost a century. Champions and tough sprinters fill its honour roll, and the 2026 Rothfire fairytale added one of its most memorable chapters. It headlines Doomben 10,000 Day in the Brisbane Winter Racing Carnival.

How to Watch the Doomben 10,000 (Live Stream & TV)

The Doomben 10,000 is shown on Sky Racing, with free-to-air coverage in Queensland, and you can live stream the race free with most licensed Australian bookmakers once your account is funded. Replays go up on the Racing Queensland and Sky channels shortly after.

Best Bookmakers for the Doomben 10,000

For a full comparison of the top Australian racing bookmakers — best odds, futures and live streaming — see our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide.

Doomben 10,000 FAQs

When is the Doomben 10,000?

In mid-May at Doomben — the most recent ran on 16 May 2026, with the next in mid-May 2027.

Why is it called the Doomben 10,000?

Because when the race was first run in 1933 the prize was £10,000 — a then-enormous sum — and the name stuck.

How much is the Doomben 10,000 worth?

$1.5 million, one of Queensland’s richest races.

Who won the 2026 Doomben 10,000?

Rothfire, who at eight became the oldest winner in the race’s history in an emotional $61 upset.

What distance is the Doomben 10,000?

1200m, weight-for-age, at Doomben Racecourse.

What time is the Doomben 10,000?

Late afternoon — approximately 4:25pm AEST — confirmed race week (no daylight saving).

How can I watch the Doomben 10,000?

On Sky Racing, with free-to-air coverage in Queensland and free live streams via most bookmakers.