Form Analysis by Jamie Cockshutt
Launceston 27th June 2025
RACE 1: 16:19pm Ladbrokes Quick Multi Two Year Old 1680m
The first of the night is for the 2yos where ZAV DAN (7) will be better for his debut run and this looks easier so despite the draw will be a major player. SOHO TUXEDO (6) creates a bit of interest first up in the State so tread warily and watch the market. MY FATAL CHARM (5) also creates a bit of interest as did run into a smart one on debut so include. RAINBOW RANGER (1) and ROCKY STRIDE (2) are next best and can fill a placing.
RATINGS: 7-1 2 5 6-3 4 8
LIKELY LEADER: My Fatal Charm and Soho Tuxedo will look to push forward from out wide with Zav Dan.
RACE 2: 16:49pm Ladbrokes SRM In Multis Pace 2200m
This is for the up to 49 rated pacers. MARTHA LAVINIA (10) hit the line strongly last week so from a similar draw can go one better. SAPPHIRE GAMBLER (8) has been knocking on the door and has drawn to get a soft trip so if the gap opens up can finish hard. LALIBELA (9) and KIAVINO STRIDE (11) are both capable of figuring in the finish if the breaks come their way. CINCINATI (2), NORBET (3) have soft draws so can add some value for the exotics. BUDD SIDEWINDER (12) is the emergency who if gains a run comes into calculations.
RATINGS: 10-9 11 12-2 3-1 4 5 7-6 13
LIKELY LEADER: Gypsy Amour and Feelinkindalucky are the likely two to battle for the early lead.
RACE 3: 17:16pm Lees Orchard Stakes 2200m
Here we have a race for the 64-75 rated pacers and it brings a handy field together. MADDIS TIGER (1) draws the pole which is a big advantage as should do enough early to hold up and from their will take plenty of catching. HAZEWILLREV (5) was good resuming and will be fitter so gets his chance to get back into the winners list. TRIPLE VINNIES (8) found the going too tough last week when knocked up. He gets the run that should see him leaders back so if the gap comes will sprint quickly. OCTAGONISE ( 2) was good on resumption when everything worked out perfectly and he looks to get a similar set up so can win and get the services of one of Australia’s best. JAMES CAGNEY (9) will be huge odds and can add some value for the wider exotic players.
RATINGS: 1-2 4 5 8-3 6 7 9 11 12 13
LIKELY LEADER: Maddis Tiger will look to hold up early.
RACE 4: 17:47pm Ladbrokes Granny Smith Prelude 2200m
This is the Prelude of the four year old Mares Sires Stakes and it brings together and even field with no clear standout. SWAITEK LEIS (10) is looking for the three peat and will be better for her first up run and does go much better at Launceston so look for her to put her hand up for next fortnights final. SABINE (9) is racing well and has drawn to push through early so could get the first run at them and will take beating. LE BETTY (3) was arrogant winning the Jane Ellen earlier this season but her next three runs have been below par so will be looking to bounce back to form. CHENIN BEACH (6) and MOVESLIKEALADY (11) are both capable with a bit of luck in running so keep safe. The race doesn’t end their with the likes of KOSTYUK LEIS (2),SPORTY CHICK (4), MISS DUTTON (5) and WEONA EAGLE (8) are a quartet that wouldn’t entirely shock
RATINGS: 10-3 6 9 11-2 4 5 8-1 7
LIKELY LEADER: Kostyuk Leis has the early speed to lead.
RACE 5: 18:22pm Bevan Lee’s Butchery Golden Mile 1680m
This is the feature the Golden Mile. LOU BABY (1) has created a hug impression especially after his latest when doing work in the run so drawing the pole should see him hold them early and gets his chance to show his definitely a pacer on the rise. DE GOEY (8) will be looking to hold his back early and only needs a gap to look tor un him down. WATERMELON SUGAR (9) continues to race well and should push through nicely so include along with GLENLEDI ELVIS (6), STEPPING STONES (11) and BLITZERN (12) for the wider exotic placings.
RATINGS: 1 8-4 6 7 9 11 12 13-3 4 5 10
LIKELY LEADER: Lou Baby should be able to hold them out.
RACE 6: 19:00pm Tasfreight Raider Stakes Prelude 2200m
This is the Prelude of the 4yo Sires Stakes for the Colts and Geldings and brings together a good even field. DO IT (2) was having first local run when made everyone take notice sitting parked in good time so from the draw he will look to find the top and in a race that lacks pressure he can out sprint his rivals. SMOOTH MACHETE (18) is a good pacer resuming who looked sharp at the trials dashing home a quick last half so looks ready to go and can win. CUZZY BRO (7) has hit form at the right time so will be looking for a cart into the race and finish hard. STRANDED LOLLIPOP (4), SERIOUSLY SAM (5) and VINCENZO (6) are a trio that are capable so wouldn’t shock if figured in the finish.
RATINGS: 2-7 8-4 5 6-1 3
LIKELY LEADER: Do It will be looking to take advantage of the draw and lead.
RACE 7: 19:30pm Find Us On Facebook Pace 2200m
This is a 60 or better stand over the 2200m where WE SALUTE YOU (9) looks well placed on recent form as he should step early and settle in the first half looks the hardest to beat. ROYAL APPOINTMENT (11) was left parked last week which didn’t suit so from the 20m should look to roll up with cover and only needs to be close enough to figure. DRESSED IN GOLD (1) rises in class but will be looking to ping and adopt catch me if you can tactics and can pinch this. Stablemates COLBY SANZ (8) and ROCKANDAHARDPLACE (10) are capable of filling a minor placing for exotic players.
RATINGS: 9-1 8 10 11-3 4 5-2 6 7
LIKELY LEADER: Dressed in Gold will be looking to ping on top early.
RACE 8 20:00pm Tassie Wash Stakes 1680m
This is for the 50-57 rated pacers. SMOOTH REASON (6) is a handy 3yo resuming over the short trip so will need to be at her best to overcome the wide draw but can win. ASHANTE QUEEN (9) has really turned the corner for the stable so will push through early and will figure. SOKYS LINE (11) was good last time when got run down late but draw hurts over the short trip so will need some luck. MODERN JIVE (2), KENYA (3), CHOGI (5) and CAMELOT JEDIMASTER (8) are a quartet to include for the wider exotic players.
RATINGS: 6-9 11-2 3 5 8-1 4 7 10
LIKELY LEADER: Yareckon Im Sweet will lead if they want too.
RACE 9 20:30pm Victory Images Photography Pace 1680m
Here we have a 50-57 pacers and impressive last start winner REUBE STARBUCK (6) will look to repeat the dose and zoom across early so if finds the lead will take catching. THE VIXEN (2) will be hoping to hold him early as if finds the pegs her chances are enhanced. ROCKS ROY (3), DIAMONDSNBLUE (5), BELIEVE IN FOREVER (8), ARDEN ROANOKE (10) and MUCHO MOVER (11) are always thereabouts and are a must for the wider exotic placings.
RATINGS: 2 6-3 5 8 10 11-1 4 9-7
LIKELY LEADER: Reube Starbuck will be looking to get across The Vixen early.
RACE 10 21:00m Ladbrokes Blackbook Pace 2698m
The last is for the 3yo and older pacers and its over the long trip. SPOT RULER (2) is a tough mare who will be suited by the trip so from her draw will look to bully her way across early and will be the one to beat. NANCESTIGER (1) gets the soft trip on her back so gets his chance to outsprint the above late. SMOKESCREEN (4) got a peach last time and will need similar if is going to win so a place looks best along with KNOCK OUT (6) and ULTIMACTION (9) who should strip fitter.
RATINGS: 2-1 4 6 9-3 5 7 8
LIKELY LEADER: Spot Ruler is the leader.
