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Why are some horses track
specialists?
Why do some tracks produce nightmare results for punters?
Why do some tracks favour leaders?
These answers and more can be found in our descriptions of Australia's
main horse racing tracks.
Doomben racecourse is the headquarters of the Brisbane
Amateur Turf Club.
It has a circumference of 1,715 metres with a straight 350 metres long.
Doomben is a tight and turning course making barrier positions important
in all races.
Horses drawn wide from the 1010 metres start are at a huge disadvantage
with a sprint of only 110 metres to the turn.
Doomben has a lot of similarities to Moonee Valley despite the much longer
home straight.
Good leaders and on pace runners often kick away on entering the home
straight opening up a winning break.
Barrier Guide
1010 metres: This barrier starts on the
course proper. There is only a short sprint of about 110 metres to the
sweeping double bend. Inside barriers are a significant advantage.
1110 metres: Similar to the 1010 metres start. There is only
a short run of about 210 metres to the sweeping double bend. Inside barriers
are a significant advantage.
1200 metres: Situated on the course proper in the back of the
straight. There is a straight run of only about 300 metres to the sweeping
double bend. Inside barriers are an advantage.
1350 metres: This barrier is located in a chute off the course
proper at the back of the straight. There is a straight run of about 450
metres to the home turn. Inside barriers still have the advantage.
1615 metres: This barrier is located in a chute off the course
proper. A sweeping turn starts after only 50 metres. Wide barriers are
usually a big disadvantage.
2020 metres: This barrier starts on the course proper
in the home straight. There is only a run of about 230 metres to the first
sweeping double bend. Inside barriers are a big advantage.
2200 metres: This barrier starts in a chute at the top
of the home straight. There is a straight run of more than 400 metres
to the first sweeping double bend. Inside barriers are a slight advantage.
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