Launceston   31 Oct 2025
 
GOING: S(5)

TTMI Machinery Maiden 1400m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: +4m Entire. (Pent: 4.54)  

Without frontrunners engaged Knights Reign gets the chance to lead. REGAL HUNTER (4) trialled well before being nudged out here on debut. Looks suited over the longer sprint and with the extra fitness he can go one better. EAGLEFURTHER (5) switched from a Victorian yard and led and was outsprinted late here over a mile on a two-week return. Maps well and has a senior hoop on today. Comes back 200m and should be in the finish. LEO DAVINCI (3) resumes with a solid effort and he has placed second up. His best efforts would see him competitive. ARCADE BOY (1) gives away starts, but he resumed with a promising effort before disappointing back a touch in trip. The in-form Byrne Burke rides for the first time and we may see a better effort. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Regal Hunter.
1 40x67 ARCADE BOY
JOHN BLACKER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J K Blacker & Ms P M Cawthen
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Snow Maiden with 58.5kg at $61. Second-up got back early 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 1120m, 4.5 len behind Celtic Rose carrying 58.5kg at $101. Should be ready to show more.
5
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Pink, White Diamond And Armbands
2 03035 KNIGHTS REIGN
GLENN STEVENSON
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
P Kearney, D L Romer, G Colbert, All Ages (Mgr: A Thompson), B Mackley, C Turtle, Miss K Hobby, Lake Mulligans (Mgr: M R Mitchell), J Cunningham, Hot Dog H (Mgr: N Johnstone), The Gurus Guinea Pigs (Mgr: S Delaney), T Jankovic, Mrs R C Romer & C S McIntyre
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1200m, 3 len behind Halen carrying 54.5kg at $10. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 28 over 1650m, 5.5 len behind Opensea carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Not a major player.
1
KIRRA-LEE LANE
White, Black Star, Cerise Sleeves And Cap
3 247x6 LEO DAVINCI
TRENT WELLS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
G McGregor & Mrs M D Mcgregor
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1200m, 3 len behind Halen carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on April 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind No Argument carrying 58.5kg at $12. Worth following up.
6
MS D PARISH
Yellow, Royal Blue Crossed Sashes And Armbands, Quartered Cap
4 2 REGAL HUNTER
JESSIE BAZAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs B L Thompson, R G Marsden & L D Reardon
At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 17 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Halen carrying 58.5kg at $11. Should take the next step today.
8
BULENT MUHCU
White, Red Cross, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 86464 EAGLEFURTHER
GLENN STEVENSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs A F Stuart & W M Stuart
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on October 17 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Skelmorlie with 53kg at $6. The race before that 6th of 12 at Moe Mdn-Sw on September 23 over 1628m, slow going 6 len behind Trinity's D'oro carrying 57.5kg at $10. Has claims.
4
CODI JORDAN
White, Black Star, Cerise Sleeves And Cap
6 50 DENHAM BAY
STEVEN DAVIS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
S L Davis
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1150m, 6 len behind Respite carrying 56.5kg at $19. Second-up ran last of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Swift Force carrying 57kg at $101. Can't make a case for him today.
2
K SANDERSON
Red, White And Blue Hooped Sleeves
7 4 ROUSING LEVI
LEANNE GAFFNEY
3YO  B/BR  COLT 56.0KG
Mrs L Gaffney, Mrs D E Selwood, R J E Love, G W Carpenter & Mrs J A Leach
At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 21 over 1150m, 6 len behind Respite carrying 56kg at $11. Tested in this line-up.
7
SHOGO NAKANO
Gold, Green Braces, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 37 SILVER GRANGE
ANGELA BRAKEY
3YO  GR/B  GELDING 56.0KG
C T Brakey, A Medwin, B P Abey, Mrs E A McMullen, P E Mcmullen, Mrs A M Brakey, H J Mcgee, Red Rocket Racing (Mgr: K M Brakey), C R Waterson, S M Brown, S J Waddell, D Ho, G Wishart, A J Scrase, M G Whitford, M B Suter, Z Michielsen & D M McGee
Third race start today. At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 12 over 1100m, slow going 5 len behind Swift Force with 57kg at $11. Second-up second last of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on October 24 over 1220m, 4.5 len behind The Pirate Queen carrying 57kg at $4.40. Can improve.
9
SAM KENNEDY
Yellow And Brown Diamonds, Brown And Yellow Star Cap
9 TIMMIE LAD
BRENDAN MCSHANE
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
B W McShane, Miss L H Y McShane, H I M McShane, L McShane, R J Downie, Mrs P Downie, W N McShane, R Marcinow, W R Oates, N G GOSS, A Norton, T Mckay, P A Bester, T Z Bester & A P Bester
Gelding by Snitzel on debut. Has looked handy in two trials leading into this. Ran 3rd in a Longford trial over 800m on October 21. Facing a stiff test on what we've seen.
3
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Scarlet, White Cap with Scarlet Spots