Launceston   20 Feb 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Ladbrokes Maiden 1100m

Track: Soft 5   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: +1m 1300m-1100m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.61)  

Many of these step out for the first time so a genuine tempo is expected. STRATO KEN (3) surprised third-up, beaten a nose over 1200m at Hobart. John Allen is engaged and he won't have to improve much to take this out. RUSHONOVA (10) has found a place in both starts racing forward and will be fitter again. Has a wide gate to manage this evening but has Luke Currie engaged replacing the 3kg apprentice. She can feature with average luck. TEAM HEIST (6) has switched from a Victorian yard and will come into her own over longer journeys. Has good ability and if she's wound up is likely to be running into it. The betting should provide a clue to that. DIZZ BOOGIE TIME (8) debuts and owns a Longford trial win. Has a 2kg claim and looks set to race well. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Strato Ken.
1 73854 CARDIOSPHERE
SIGRID CARR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs A R Duggan
Last start 4th of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tribal Council carrying 58.5kg at $8. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1220m, slow going 4.5 len behind Bad Alibi with 58.5kg at $51. Can measure up on best form.
8
T BAKER
Orange, Brown Maltese Cross, Maltese Cross On Cap
2 JUST PLAIN NUTS
DYLAN CLARK
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
A M McDonnell
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Divine Prophet out of Heroine AUD $ 40,000 (Inglis 2024 Ready2Race Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Longford over 800m. Would prefer to see him perform on race day before recommending.
12
SHAYLEIGH INGELSE
Orange, Fluorescent Green Sleeves And Cap
3 782 STRATO KEN
LEANNE GAFFNEY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
C D Gaffney, Mrs L Gaffney & Ms L Alitkina
Most recently sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Tribal Council carrying 58kg at $20. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on January 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Verhoeven with 57kg at $17. Can go one better.
6
J ALLEN
Gold, Green Braces, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 UNFILTERED
JOHN BLACKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen
First starter by Alpine Eagle out of Mariah's Magic purchased for AUD $ 20,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Tasmanian Yearling Sale). Only trial was February 10 at Longford when third over 800m. Prefer to see.
14
LAUREN BURKE
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
5 YUKONROC
IAN & NICK HAY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms B A Newman & Mrs L J Hay
Three-year-old gelding (Doubtland - Nisroc) has trialled on five occasions leading into today's race. Fifth at Longford in a 800m trial on February 10. Fitter for recent trials but likely to struggle.
2
MEHMET ULUCINAR
Green, Yellow Braces, Quartered Cap
6 5343x TEAM HEIST
DYLAN CLARK
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs H G Archer, M Mills, L Agati, D W Denby, C R Jones, Ms A S Buchan, J D Roebuck & D Roebuck
Resuming today after a break of eight months. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 1 over 1500m, 4 len behind All In Vain with 57.5kg at $2.70. First up last campaign eighth of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw January 31 2025 over 1400m, 7 len behind Colour Blast with 56kg at $12. A decent start to the prep is anticipated.
3
CODI JORDAN
Gold, Green Cross And Cap
7 64x AWESOME ORPHAN
ROWAN HAMER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
N O Jones & Mrs J B Jones
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Devonport Synthetic 3yo Mdn September 7 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Prince Of Khatun with 53kg at $18. On debut sixth of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 17 over 1009m, 1.2 len behind Munich Marble with 52kg at $26. May need it.
1
C NEWITT
Black, Green Sash And Cap
8 DIZZ BOOGIE TIME
SARAH COTTON
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
R R Randall & Ms K Hudson
Sarah Cotton trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Looked good in a recent trial win. The betting will be key.
10
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Purple, Gold Spots, Sleeves And Cap
9 ROOSSIS CAT
GRAEME MCCULLOCH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs J M Higgins & R H Higgins
Filly by Zululand facing the starter for the first time. Trialled on February 10 at Longford over 800m and finished sixth. Likely to need this run.
5
Gold, Black And White Striped Sleeves
10 23 RUSHONOVA
ADAM TRINDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
A Trinder, D A Clarke, R G Schaeche, N J Webberley & P W Smith
Third race start today. At debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Ilovethistown with 52kg at $10. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1220m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Bad Alibi carrying 52kg at $3.90. Progressing well and is a leading contender.
13
L CURRIE
Yellow, Red Maltese Cross And Cap
11 9 OVERSPENT
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
G I Dawkins
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1100m, slow going 12 len behind Accusaient carrying 56.5kg at $101. Not keen on her chances.
15
LAURYN BINGLEY
Navy Blue, Dark Red Horse And Horseshoe Logo, White Sleeves, Dark Red Cap
12 0x DRESSED IN SATURN
KIRSTIN PATERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms K K Paterson, Mrs I D Paterson & K L Kennedy
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Artillery Fire with 56.5kg at $26. Might be better off following this run.
4
HARRY GRACE
Green, Gold Band, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
13 9 MCVEIGH
ADAM TRINDER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms L R Goodrick
At debut, 9th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1220m, slow going 8 len behind Bad Alibi carrying 57kg at $8.50. Expected to be in the finish.
7
Green And White Checks, Quartered Cap
14 8 DENNYSON
JOHN BLACKER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms P M Cawthen
At debut, 8th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1220m, slow going 8 len behind Bad Alibi with 57kg at $14. Has a lot of work to do.
9
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
15 83547 MISTER MANIHI
CHRISTIE BURT
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
W T Burt & M J Guthrie
At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Vortistar carrying 58.5kg at $13. The run before that 4th of 8 at Longford on January 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Pacific Witness carrying 55.5kg at $7. Risking.
11
C NEWITT
Black, Ace Of Diamonds Card, Red And Black Checked Sleeves And Cap, Black Pom Pom