• Home
  • Racing
  • Racecourses
  • Doomben Racecourse

Doomben Betting Tips for June 17, 2026 - Empress Set to Reign

martin-pennington
Editor
Last updated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 12:40

Doomben Racecourse hosts eight competitive races on June 17, highlighted by tricky Benchmark contests and a Heavy 8 track rating with potential upgrade. Key selections include Enterprise Lucia as the top pick in Race 4, Moshulu Spirit expected to shine in Race 5, Uniquely Famous as a roughie in Race 6, and value bet Empress Of Japan in Race 7. With proven performers and improving form, these horses are primed for strong showings. Bettors are encouraged to monitor track conditions and consider these value selections.

Martin Pennington 2 hours ago
Share this article
Or copy link
  • Doomben features eight races on June 17, with a Heavy 8 track rating
  • Key selections: Enterprise Lucia (R4), Moshulu Spirit (R5), Uniquely Famous (R6 EW), Empress Of Japan (R7 EW)
  • Track could improve on race day—monitor conditions for best value bets
Doomben tips for 17/06
Queensland midweek racing takes centre stage at Doomben. (Getty)

Doomben hosts an eight-race card on June 17 with a number of intriguing Benchmark races on the card.

The track is currently rated a Heavy 8, but there's chance of an upgrade on race day 

For upcoming feature meetings and major race dates from around the country, visit the Group 1 Racing Calendar.

Doomben Tips June 17


Cricks Highway BM70 Handicap Tips (Race 4)


Doomben Best Bet - Race 4 No. 1 Enterprise Lucia

It has taken Enterprise Lucia a little time to come to hand this preparation, including through her first three starts since joining the Philip Minter stable.

The mare was well held in her first two appearances for the yard before taking a significant step forward last time out.

Jumping from a wide barrier, she was beaten less than a length in a Benchmark 65 event.

Racing on a Good 4 surface, the five-year-old settled midfield before producing her best performance since winning at the Sunshine Coast just over a year ago.

The switch to a Heavy track is no issue, while Corey Sutherland retains the ride and Enterprise Lucia looks capable of registering a win despite the rise in grade.

Drinkwise QTIS Three-Year-Old BM65 Handicap Tips (Race 5)


Doomben Next Best Bet - Race 5 No. 13 Moshulu Spirit

There was plenty of merit in the lone run of Moshulu Spirit's first preparation, where he finished midfield at Eagle Farm in early February.

The son of Spirit Of Boom was beaten only three lengths on that occasion after starting at $18.

He then caught the eye in a barrier trial before resuming at the Sunshine Coast last month.

Switched to rain-affected ground, the gelding produced an impressive victory by more than four-and-a-half lengths over 1200m.

That form has already been boosted by subsequent performances from several runners behind him, and with conditions again expected to suit, he looks capable of making it two wins from three starts.

XXXX Gold Class 1 Plate Tips (Race 6)


Doomben Roughie - Race 6 No. 6 Uniquely Famous

Early career form suggested Uniquely Famous was capable of winning a race, with the French-bred placing on debut at Ipswich in November.

While he failed to build on that performance in two subsequent starts during his first campaign, he returned in excellent order this preparation.

The gelding broke through for his maiden victory second-up on a Heavy track at Coffs Harbour.

Competing over 1518m, he defeated his five rivals by more than five-and-a-half lengths in dominant fashion.

A wide barrier creates some challenges here, but the lightly raced galloper remains open to improvement and looks capable of measuring up in stronger company.

Mullins Lawyers BM70 Handicap Tips (Race 7)


Doomben Value Bet - Race 7 No. 16 Empress Of Japan

Recent form reads well for Empress Of Japan, who has produced three strong efforts in defeat this preparation.

Each of those performances resulted in top-four finishes, including her two most recent appearances at Kembla Grange.

The Savabeel mare heads into this race following a narrow defeat in a 1500m Benchmark 64 event last month.

Racing on a Soft 5 surface, she settled midfield in a race that has already produced several subsequent performers.

Freshened since that effort, the four-year-old gets in with a light weight and appeals as a value chance stepping up in distance for trainer Michael Freedman.

Verdict

Our Doomben selections for Wednesday, June 17 are:

Best Bet1: Enterprise Lucia To Win $7.00 at Betnow - 3 Units
Best Bet2: Moshulu Spirit To Win $2.15 at Unibet Australia - 3 Units
Best Bet3: Uniquely Famous Each Way $19.00 at OnlyBets - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: Empress Of Japan Each Way $9.00 at PremiumBet - 3 Units
Enterprise Lucia
To Win
$7.00 - 3 Units
BetNow New Site
Referral Code MADMAX

Join Betnow.com.au now using the code MADMAX. 18+. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Betnow
Moshulu Spirit
To Win
$2.15 - 3 Units
Daily Racing Rewards
Log in to see offers

18+ only. T&Cs apply. What are you really gambling with? Call Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or visit www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.

Bet at Unibet Australia
Uniquely Famous
Each Way
$19.00 - 1 Unit
Newest Australian Bookie
Referral Code: MAXBET

The OnlyBets referral code is MAXBET. 18+. T&Cs apply.

Bet at OnlyBets
Empress Of Japan
Each Way
$9.00 - 3 Units
Premium Betting
use referral code BETS

The premiumbet.com.au referral code is BETS. 18+ only. T&Cs apply. Chances are you’re about to lose.

Bet at PremiumBet

Top Betting Sites

Betting offers

Upcoming Events

18 June 2026

  • Fremantle Dockers vs Geelong Cats AFL Round 15 Tips -
  • AFL
Load More
Betting Slip | 17 Jun 2026

Doomben - June 17

days

hours

min

Add to Calendar
Hear more from bets.com.au