Launceston   18 Apr 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Ladbrokes Form Genius Maiden/Class 1 2150m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 19)   Rail: +9m 1200m-W/Post; +7m Remainder . (Pent: 4.60)  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Wholesome. FLORENCE GLASS (7) won here over a mile and then was better again, narrowly beaten this trip at Hobart. Positions forward and can go on with the job. Stablemate MATEUS (2) has been mixing trips but is going well and is on a 7-day return. The 1.5kg claim helps, and he can make the finish. WHOLESOME (6) was expected to win the Florence Glass race but didn't finish it off. He was stepping up from the mile and is worth another chance. IBUTHO (1) was much better last time coming back to a mile. He will be around the mark, putting his best foot forward. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Florence Glass.
1 26672 IBUTHO
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BLACK  GELDING 59.0KG
R P McDonald & D P Kerr
Last start 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Shy Guy carrying 56kg at $14. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 6 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Al Maximus carrying 57.5kg at $15. In the mix.
7
LAURYN BINGLEY
White, Emerald Green Halves, Bronze Mountains And Black Band, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
2 16763 MATEUS
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, L Triffitt, Mrs B C Lomasney & M P Lomasney
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 11 over 1600m, 2 len behind Shy Guy with 56kg at $9. The race before that from last on the turn second last of 7 at this track Bm60 on March 21 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Doonican carrying 57.5kg at $17. Among the top chances.
4
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
3 67744 UNNERVING
PATRICK DARGAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P W Dargan, G D Markos, Ms C M Wadley, Ms S Brunskill, T King & B J O'Leary
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 6 over 2100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Al Maximus with 59kg at $51. The start before that 4th of 7 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 23 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Fashion Fox with 59kg at $26. Others rate better.
3
LIZZIE ANNELLS
Red, Black Diamonds, White Sleeves And Cap
4 23803 ALPINE TROUT
BARRY CAMPBELL
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
A J Matheson, N B Ferguson, G L Bramich, D m Jago, B L Jago, B A Matheson, C W Hills, S H Wilson, D T Groves, N Martin, Mrs N J Bentley, J R J French, B M Porter & S G Tyson
Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ice Crystal carrying 58.5kg at $12. Before that 10th of 13 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Hurricane Ketut with 57kg at $26. Risking.
6
CHLOE WELLS
Navy Blue, Green Sleeves And Cap
5 18439 TOSEN FAME
NARELLE WEBBERLEY
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs N Webberley & Mrs J L Clark
At the latest run second last of 10 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 6 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Al Maximus carrying 54kg at $6.50. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Cl1 on March 21 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Lontano carrying 52.5kg at $13. Others rate better.
8
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Black, Gold Star, White Sleeves, Black And Gold Stars, Black Cap, White And Gold Stars
6 21623 WHOLESOME
GAETAN DELON
5YO  GR/CH  MARE 57.0KG
R J Keys, Miss J M Lee, Miss C S Lee-Keys & J McManus
Most recently sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 6 over 2100m, slow going 4 len behind Al Maximus carrying 55.5kg at $2.70. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Cl1 on March 21 over 1600m, on a slow track; head behind Lontano carrying 52.5kg at $21. Has claims.
1
K SANDERSON
Pink, Black Sash And Sleeves
7 09612 FLORENCE GLASS
JOHN BLACKER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, I M Halliday, I D Halliday, G T Halliday, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), R P McDonald & D P Kerr
Going well. Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Al Maximus carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The start before that won by a long-neck at this track Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Manhattan Nights carrying 56kg at $9. Leading prospect.
5
D PIRES
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Red Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 37526 MANHATTAN NIGHTS
JOHN BLACKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, P C Bennett, T J Bennett, J R Morton, W C Bradnam, M G Baker, Ms K M Clark, R P McDonald, D P Kerr, I G Roles, Ms E K Ackerley, Miss C J Treloar, P J Morehouse & R W Cooke
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ice Crystal with 58kg at $3.10. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Florence Glass carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Worth consideration.
9
GEORGIE CATANIA
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
9 x6820 RUMOUR LANE
GLENN STEVENSON
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Ms L A Manning, Mrs K R Steel, Ms S R Manning, Ms L M Steel & Miss M G Horan
At the latest run failed to make an impression; ran last of 10 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on April 6 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Al Maximus carrying 55kg at $8. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw on March 23 over 2100m, slow going neck behind Fashion Fox with 53.5kg at $14. Needs to improve sharply.
2
A DARMANIN
White, Black star, Cerise Sleeves And Cap