Preview, Tips and Best Bets for Doomben Saturday, December 31

James McDonald and Jamie Kah are at the Doomben meeting. There are big fields in most races and plenty looking to stamp their Magic Millions credentials. The weather has been mainly fine but there is always some give in the surface at Doombsen.

RUBIQUITOUS (2) has a good weight and is the only black-type winner in the field. LIZA WITH A ZEE (7) races best fresh and her recent trial win with Steph Thornton showed she is ready to go. Mark Currie upgraded the winkers to blinkers for LIME SODA (12) and he could strip fitter for two outings. Hold On Honey (6) is a hat-trick of wins at the midweeks and likes this track.

Soralieven Fund (2) has already qualified for the Magic Millions. SunSOURCE (3) came from a long way back to win the Ballarat Magic millions Classic. Hachiman (5) had excuses at Wyong on debut and needs a big result here to get enough prizemoney for Magic Million. Mishani Renegade (1) strung three wins together at Eagle Farm for Les Ross before a break.

Tony Gollan has chosen ANTINO (2) for the Benchmark 72 Handicap 1615m. Rolling Commander (9) beat all but Alburq last start. AWE (6) has come back in good order. Brodie Loy replaces the 3kg claimer and ridden with cover off the speed can get in the money.

AYAHUASCA (13) was dominant in midweek company at her first start for the stable. She drops 2kg and has a good gate and Jamie Kah. RENOUF (7) is a Sunshine Coast specialist but couldn't get clear last start at Eagle Farm. Fleetwood MACA (2) has been dropped back in trip and he should be well-placed. MAGNUS BELLAGIO (9) hit the line well in a strong Class 6 last week.

James McDonald will make a big difference to BIGBOYROY (3) and London Banker (2). Street Dance (7) has won both previous starts at this track and distance. Aramayo (1) wasn't beaten far last start but the long time between drinks is a concern.

There is a bit of class about STROLL (6) who was too good last start for Chinny Boom and Sunshine In Paris. Count DA BEANS (4) has been finding it hard to break through and can be his own worst enemy at the start. Fashion Legend (2) is looking at a hat-trick and has beaten older horses at his past two outings. Storm The Forrest (3) was badly drawn but showed he is up to this grade last time at Gold Coast.

Godolphin have a strong hand here. BRIGANTINE (8) didn't miss by much in Listed company in Sydney last start. Jamie Kah gets on the stablemate ZETHUS (5). Joe Pride has brought TAKSU (1) North for a purpose.

KIKU (1) is the highest rated horse in the field. JUAN DIVA (2) has been knocking on the door and will appreciate the drop back in trip to 1200m. Salateen (5) won this race last year. Jamie Kah will have her motoring late.

Tony Gollan's TILIANAM (14) has been improved by two outings and will get all the favours with Jamie Kah from a good gate. David Vandyke has freshened ORBISYN (6) after being run down late at the Gold Coast over 1350m. Lloyd Kennewell has brought the speedster DIRECT (2) up for the Magic Millions.