Launceston   03 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

Ladbrokes Spring Hosted Pots Maiden 1400m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 17)   Rail: True.  

Expecting Who's In Dev to lead Caffy at just a moderate tempo. ALPINE COWGIRL (6) is a former Victorian who got too far back freshened for the new stable. Her better form reads well and she will get every chance with Pires staying aboard. Go close in this suitable assignment. WHO'S IN DEV (8) will be better for the two placed efforts on the synthetic. Raced as the favourite last time and maps for a soft run. RAPIDS AHEAD (3) drifted well back from the inside draw last time before winding up strongly beaten 2.3L on the Synthetic. Peaks and is sure to prove tough to stop. I'M A MACHINE (1) ran a better race last start beaten 1.2L on the synthetic. Ready to make his presence felt. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Alpine Cowgirl.
1 65 I'M A MACHINE
DREW TYSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
DJ Tyson, J K W Tyson, G J Richards, C J Riley, N L Jones & Ms E E Howe
Third race start today. At long odds at debut, 6th of 13 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Geegees Downpour with 57kg at $41. Second-up 5th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1350m, 1.2 len behind Final Approach with 58.5kg at $11. Improver with claims.
7
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
White, Blue Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
2 8 KIRINYAGA
DREW TYSON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Lynrowan Stud (Mgr: R A W Lynch)
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1350m, 18 len behind Vino Novello carrying 58.5kg at $61. Finished fifth in a Launceston trial over 800m on September 23. Looking elsewhere.
8
SHOGO NAKANO
Navy Blue, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Green Sleeves, Yellow Cap
3 9x074 RAPIDS AHEAD
GRAEME MCCULLOCH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch), I P Goninon, T J Macleod, R H Higgins & Mrs J M Higgins
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1350m, 2.25 len behind Vino Novello with 55.5kg at $31. Before that got back early 7th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sister Royal carrying 56.5kg at $101. Rates highly and should run well.
1
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Gold, Black And White Striped Sleeves
4 80 STRIDING BAY
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S J Marshall, L R Laskey, Mrs C F Bullock, C G Bullock, J A Heddle, C A Calwell, Mrs J M Calwell, B Hammond, Miss S A Freeman, R A McKimm, D Savvides, Mrs J Savvides, D I Pettyfor, Mrs R K Pettyfor, J K Blacker & Ms P M Cawthen
Third race start today. At debut, 8th of 15 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rawabi with 58.5kg at $11. Second-up second last of 11 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1150m, 6 len behind Turbo Chook carrying 56.5kg at $51. Prepared to dismiss.
3
JACKSON RADLEY
Hot Pink, White Diamond and Armbands, Hot Pink Cap
5 8x348 ZIGGY PLAYS GUITAR
RICHARD CULLY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G S Elliot, Great Border City (Mgr: G S Elliot), J Gallagher, J D Viney, A C Elliot, T G Fraser, Hope Eden Racing Australia (Mgr: G S Elliot) & P J Beshara
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Wodonga 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Youarenotalone carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Starfleet Command carrying 59.5kg at $3.60. Victorian with top hoop on so keep very safe.
4
A DARMANIN
Dark Green, White, Red And Gold Stripes, Dark Green Band
6 74457 ALPINE COWGIRL
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
J K Blacker, A J Virieux, R W Donaldson, G J Radley, J R McKenna, T M Kemp, G Mullins, B Macmurray, J K Macmurray, M P Lomasney, S A Harding, M Steed, J Robinson & T De Little
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 11 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1150m, 4.5 len behind Turbo Chook carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 5th of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 2025m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Crater Lake with 57.5kg at $3.30. In a suitable race and is ready for a bold showing.
6
D PIRES
Pink, White Diamond And Armbands
7 583x5 CAFFY
BRADLEY FRANKLIN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
Miss G A Baker, J Stevenson, G J Baker, J Page, Mrs C Briggs, L Briggs, T Black, Mrs A E Page, Caffy's (Mgr: Miss G A Baker) & Caffy's Syndicate 2 (Mgr: Miss G A Baker)
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 11 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1150m, 3.5 len behind Turbo Chook with 53.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1100m, 6 len behind Live On Love carrying 56.5kg at $26. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
5
SAM KENNEDY
Gold, Purple Diamonds Band, Purple Armbands, Striped Cap
8 32 WHO'S IN DEV
GLENN STEVENSON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
One Club Group (Mgr: Mrs L M Kenny), D B Kenny, K W Boland, N R Boland, W J Boland, J Colbeck, Mrs B L Wall, C W Wall, N J King, M T Evans, Miss M L Smith, Ms A Reilly, Mrs W M Stevenson, N Wells, G M Wicks, Mrs J Wing & J A Woodcock
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Devonport Synthetic 3yo Mdn on September 7 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Prince Of Khatun with 55kg at $4.40. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1150m, 3 len behind Respite with 54kg at $2.60. Going well and is among the best chances.
2
CODI JORDAN
White, Black Star, Cerise Sleeves And Cap