Race Overview
 
LAUNCESTON   20 July 2025
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 04:27 VICTORY IMAGES PHOTOGRAPHY TWO-YEAR-OLD 1680m
 MY FATAL CHARM (5) finished second last start over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 12 metres, after also filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1680m at this track. Good enough to put herself in the winners' stall. ZAV DAN (3) was in the money at this track two runs ago before finishing sixth at his latest appearance over 1680m at this track, beaten 17 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Good enough to take out a race like this. ROCKY STRIDE (4) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when third at this track over 1680m. Must be included. SOHO TUXEDO (2) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth first-up over 1680m at this track last time out.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
2 04:52 LADBROKES SRM IN MULTIS STAKES 1680m
 OURTIGER (3) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at his last 10 starts including a second most recently at this track over 2200m. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Won't find this any harder and he can get the job done. ITSMENOTU (4) finished fifth last start, beaten 24 metres at Hobart over 1609m. Talented and has plenty of upside. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. BUDD SIDEWINDER (11) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 2200m at this track nine days ago. VELOCITY STRIDE (10) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 2200m.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
3 05:24 RAY FREEMAN MEMORIAL 1680m
 RAY DAN (1) finished fifth last start over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 9 metres, after a good win at Hobart the run prior. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Leading hope if things go his way. OCTAGONISE (6) won at this track two runs ago before having his colours lowered at his latest appearance over 2200m at this track, beaten 12 metres. Tackles a similar assignment and he can finish a lot closer this time. SUGARPOVA (8) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 1.2 metres at this track over 1680m. MADDIS TIGER (13) has place prospects although the draw makes his job a bit tougher.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
4 05:56 LADBROKES GRANNY SMITH FINAL 2698m
 SABINE (7) is looking for black-type success after suffering a defeat last time out a much weaker race over 2200m at this track, arriving 3 metres behind the winner. Ready to add another big race to her CV. SWIATEK LEIS (3) is looking for black-type success after taking out a much weaker race at her latest appearance over 2200m at this track, scoring by 3 metres. Ideally drawn and can play a big role. LE BETTY (9) found a couple better last start over 2200m at this track, beaten 4 metres. Top-shelf performer who is a genuine danger. MOVESLIKEALADY (10) comes here fresh from a sixth two weeks ago over 2200m at this track, beaten 19 metres. Sure to prove hard to beat.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
5 06:25 DARREL ROCKLIFF GRADUATE 2200m
 SPOT RULER (2) has been racing very well and registered another victory last time out, scoring by 1.1 metres over 2698m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Taking on a better field but she is capable of running another big race. WATERMELON SUGAR (3) turned in a good effort at his latest run to get home by a narrow margin over 2579m at Hobart on July 13. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he good enough to play a major role. STAR MAJOR (8) has a strong record here which is significant. Finished fourth over 2090m at Hobart last time out and has each-way claims. THE SHALLOWS (5) must be considered after he finished third when resuming over 1680m at this track two weeks ago.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
6 07:06 TASFREIGHT RAIDER STAKES FINAL 2698m
 DO IT (4) was an impressive winner last start over 2200m at this track, getting home by 8 metres. Drawn well so has a great chance to score again. CUZZY BRO (5) is looking for black-type success after suffering a defeat last time out a much weaker race over 2200m at this track, arriving 11 metres behind the winner. Quality performer who is a genuine danger. SMOOTH MACHETE (6) could only manage seventh last start over 2200m at this track, beaten 30 metres. Sure to prove hard to beat. SERIOUSLY SAM (8) comes here fresh from a second two weeks ago over 2200m at this track, beaten 8 metres. Looms as a serious challenger.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
7 07:41 LADBROKES ODDS SURGE PACE 1680m
 RAGING ON (8) showed plenty of fight to salute last start over 2200m at this track, getting home by just 1.5 metres. Won't spend a penny from this draw but luck may play a role on the bell lap. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. GOODTIME OSCAR (4) finished third last start over 2200m at this track, beaten 4 metres, after also filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 2090m at Hobart. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running a big race. CAPTAIN CHEDDAR (2) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 2200m at this track nine days ago.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
8 08:15 LADBROKES SAME RACE MULTI PACE 1680m
 IMPERIAL LAZ (3) ran third last start at Hobart over 2090m, beaten 12 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Won't find this any harder and he can figure in the finish. FLEETWOOD ROCK (7) ran fourth last start at Hobart over 2090m, beaten 14 metres. Expected to run well. BELIEVE IN FOREVER (8) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 1680m. Genuine threat. KARALTA ARTEMIS (6) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a second over 1680m at this track.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
9 08:47 LADBROKES MATES MODE POTS PACE 2200m
 SMOOTH REASON (4) last appeared when a fifth over 1609m at Hobart on 2/11/2024, capping off a fine prep that saw her salute on two occasions. Well-placed to pick up where she left off when last in work. WAZZA (5) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 4 metres from the winner in third over 2200m at this track. Meets a similar line up and he is a strong winning hope. TULLAH GIRL (1) should be at her peak for this. Finished second over 2200m at this track at the latest appearance nine days ago. Sure to give the top fancies plenty to think about. MARTHA LAVINIA (10) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 2.25 metres at this track over 2200m.  SUGGESTED PLAY:
10 09:13 LADBROKES QUICK MULTI PACE 1680m
 BARBARY TALES (5) did a good job to finish second two starts ago then recorded a commanding win last start, scoring by 9 metres over 1680m at this track. That latest effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. RUEBE STARBUCK (9) won at this track two runs ago before having her colours lowered at her latest appearance over 1680m at this track, beaten 8 metres. Won't spend a penny from this draw but luck may play a role on the bell lap. Her last run should be overlooked. Good enough to take out a race like this. NANCESTIGER (6) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when second at this track over 1680m. Must be included. BARNY BILL (3) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw. Include in combinations.  SUGGESTED PLAY: