Form Analysis by Jamie Cockshutt
Launceston 10th August
RACE 1: 16:44pm Cliff Robbins Memorial Two Year Old 1680m
This is for the 2yos and the consistent ROCKY STRIDE (1) draws the pole so gets his chance as does SOHO TUXEDO (2) who will either lead or sit leaders back. IYLAC CHAMBER (3) will find this easier than the recent Sweepstakes so can improve along with I GOTTA GO (4) who rounds out the field.
RATINGS: 2-1-3-4
LIKELY LEADER: Soho Tuxedo will look to get across Rocky Stride early.
RACE 2: 17:19pm Impartial Stakes 1680m
This is for the maiden pacers and TRUE IMAGE (1) looks well placed to breakthrough after coming up with the pole. OUTBACK ROCK (11) has a tough draw to overcome but with a touch of luck looks a good value play. SUES PASSION (9) is on debut and has trialed up nicely and will push through early so keep safe. STEPUPANDANCE (4), VINCENTS RAINBOW (6), PHLOW JO (8) and FANCY ANOTHER (10) are a quartet to include for the wider exotic placings.
RATINGS: 1-9-11-8
LIKELY LEADER: True Image will look to hold up.
RACE 3: 17:49pm Tenirama Pace 1680m
This is for the up to 49 rated pacers. BUDD SIDEWINDER (5) will appreciate getting back to the front so can go one better than latest effort. KIAVINO STRIDE (4) got a well deserved win last week and he goes good for Hannah so can work to the lead and give plenty of cheek. RAGING ON (7) and AWAY GAME (9) both got the job done last time but this looks harder so a placing looks best. CINOCAL JAMANE (2) and GOBSMACKED (10) are a couple at odds for the exotic players.
RATINGS: 4-5-2-10
LIKELY LEADER: Kiavino Stride will look to work across those to hid inside.
RACE 4: 18:24pm Clifford James Pace 1680m
This is a handy race where CONISTON (2) will be looking to make a quartet of wins and gets the perfect draw to do so. MAGIC JOE (9) has been good at both runs back and can push through early and be dangerous. MISS COLLANN (6) has been impressive at her past two so has to be included along BLUE LABEL (3), LAID BACK (4), MONYGOMERY BURNS (7) and KARALTA ARTEMIS (11).
RATINGS: 2-9-6-4
LIKELY LEADER: Coniston should work across Our Sweet Trixie early.
RACE 5: 18:59pm Ladbrokes Fast Payouts Stakes 2698m
This is for the open class pacers from behind the tapes. WATERMELON SUGAR (9) lost all chance last week when galloped out so will be looking to begin safely and that will see him a major player. GORDONS BAY (8) was a good winner on resumption and will be fitter so has to be included along with the likes of GLENLEDI ELVIS (10) and THE SHALLOWS (11). A couple to include for the wider exotic placings are STEPPING STONES (6) and VANQUISH STRIDE (7).
RATINGS: 9-8-11-6
LIKELY LEADER: The Chancer and Anything Goes are the two likely to battle for the early lead.
RACE 6: 19:31pm King Fillies & Mares Series 2200m
This is a race for the mares and brings together an even field. CHENIN BEACH (4) was good in the Granny Smith Final a few weeks back so from the draw will take beating. MISS DUTTON (5) got a well deserved win leading throughout so might look to adopt similar tactics and can win. MOVESLIKEALADY (8) is suited by the small field as has the most ability when puts it all together so can win. SMOOTH REASON (3) is the query as if brings her best wouldn’t shock along with SPORTY CHICK (2).
RATINGS: 8-4-5-3
LIKELY LEADER: Kostyuk Leis has the speed to hold but should take cover behind Smooth Reason or Miss Dutton.
RACE 7: 20:06pm Nellie Robbins Pace 2200m
This is a 60 or better stand and it’s a tough one. FLEETWOOD ROCK (1) has good manners and can ping early so could take some catching. COLBY SANZ (2) loves these conditions as will settle on speed and will look to out plug his rivals. HURRICANE ROCK (3) was a good winner last week and is suited here off the front so can figure as can the likes of JEREMY WELLS (8) who’s getting close to a win. SMOKESCREEN (9), DIAMONDSNBLUE (10) and PUNTARNO STRIDE are a trio to include for the wider exotic players.
RATINGS: 1-2-8-3
LIKELY LEADER: Fleetwood Rock and Colby Sanz will battle for the early lead.
RACE 8 20:38pm Ladbrokes Odds Surge Stakes 1680m
This is a competitive 70-79. SUGARPOVA (1) comes up with the pole so over the short trip could look for an all the way win but will get tested early with HAMMER DAN (3) and TRIPLE VINNIES (2) drawing well and are more than capable on their night. DIAMONDS N CASH (6) is the value play as finds this easier. ROYAL APPOINTMENT (5) can get over the top if they go hard.
RATINGS: 1-3-5-6
LIKELY LEADER: Sugarpova should hold them out.
RACE 9 21:09pm Jillian Robbins Stakes 2200m
This is for the 50-54 rated pacers and we seen a very smart type last week in HUNGRY HIPPO (2) who circled the field and won as he liked but he is far from the finished product but he should be too quick. MARTHA LAVINIA (10) continues to race well and will do again but second looks best result. KENYA (1), I OF THE HURRIKANE (4), ROCKS ROY (7) and GYPSY AMOUR (8) are a quartet for the wider exotic placings.
RATINGS: 2-10-1-8
LIKELY LEADER: Hungry Hippo will work to the lead once the pace settles.
RACE 10 21:37pm Ladbrokes Blackbook Pace 2200m
The last of the night is for the 64-69 pacers. THEE OLD BOMB (8) is racing well but has a tricky draw to overcome but if the gaps come can win. SERENGETI SUNRISE (5) will ensure a solid tempo as only knows one way and can win. NANCESTIGER (1) has been disappointing but gets the pole so will be on the pegs so can figure. RUBINS PLIGHT (6), TWISTED BLISS (9) and MAJOR LESTER (10) are capable with the right trips in transit.
RATINGS: 8-1-9-6
LIKELY LEADER: Serengeti Sunrise will
