Last Friday Darren Gauci partnered Lauriston bred Ultimate Doom (4g. Domesday x Cosmic Express) at Cranbourne over 2080 metres. It was the fourth start of Ultimate Dooms first preparation with Richard Laming. The gelding had been frustrating in his previous starts with his new trainer and so Richard engaged the experienced hoop. Richard’s instructions were very clear, “lead”. The Gauch obliged. Coming to the home turn Ultimate Doom seemed to be fading, but Darren’s class and experience told. He changed the whip to his left hand and the 4yo responded. Ultimate Doom won by more than two length an expanding his margin on the line. “He has tricks,” explained Richard Laming who plans to aim him at a Moonee Valley staying race in a fortnight. The win was Ultimates Doom’s fourth. Race Replay: R5 Cranbourne 22 Jan 16
The following day Wales with Steven King on board completed a Richard Laming trained weekend double after winning in impressive fashion over the 2,040 metre trip at Moonee Valley.
