Launceston 10 Dec 2025
GOING: G(4)
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Ladbrokes Launceston Cup Packages on Sale NOW! Maiden 1200m Track: GOOD4 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +7m Entire. (Pent: 4.69) |
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There should be a bit of pressure with Mister Manihi and Up To Tori pressing forward in advance of Bad Alibi and Vabuiagi. Tricky. On what we've seen, VABUIAGI (14) will be hard to beat. Followed a Hobart trial win with a half-length defeat here on debut over 1000m. She will carry just 52kg with the in-form apprentice aboard, and maps for the race. MEGALITA (6) finished it off well enough here on debut, and the extra metres are sure to suit. Has a wide gate to contend with, but expect him to hit the line hard. The speedy SH'BOURNE RISING (11) debuts and creates plenty of interest with Newitt booked. Missed a nose in her latest trial, and she can enjoy a soft run in transit.
VORTISTAR (8) resumes and has switched from a Victorian yard. Went well in the recent trial on the synthetic, and he has a plum gate. The Byrne Burke-Trinder linkage is potent. Has enough ability and looks ready to go. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vabuiagi each way.
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DARK WINTER
GRAEME MCCULLOCH 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs T T Dixon Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1009m, 4 len behind Munich Marble carrying 55.5kg at $19. Will take great benefit from this run. |
5 K SANDERSON |
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MISTER MANIHI
CHRISTIE BURT 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG W T Burt & M J Guthrie Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, on a wet track; 11 len behind Celestial Glow carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Second-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 0.6 len behind Zulu Fields carrying 55.5kg at $31. Tested in this line-up. |
8 CATHERINE VAN MUNSTER |
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PIPE DOWN ELLIE
DREW TYSON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG DJ Tyson & Ms E E Howe Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Zulu Fields with 56.5kg at $26. Wide gate against. |
12 STAN TSAIKOS |
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FAVOURITE DEPUTY
JOHN BLACKER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG J K Blacker, M K Granger, Ms T G Hanson, I A C Creese, B A C Creese, Miss E J Creese, G R Bishop, CB Rogerson, Mrs J M Rogerson, R E Timsar, P Geappen & J Dodd Gelding by Wordsmith on debut. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Ran 3rd in a trial at Longford over 800m on December 2. Watch for any market moves. |
7 D PIRES |
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GEEGEES ACE
STUART GANDY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Elizabeth Geard Racing (Mgr: B Geard) At debut, 5th of 13 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Sky Of Gold carrying 57kg at $7. Likely improver with a top hoop booked. |
6 A DARMANIN |
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MEGALITA
GLENN STEVENSON 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Canarvon (Mgr: Ms I R Miller), Miss T M Rothall, I P Goninon, D M Ratcliffe, G P Harris, B G Williams, R F Riley, K J Anderson, C Hope, R H Higgins, Mrs J M Higgins, Mrs V J Saunders, R W Saunders & P S Illman At debut, 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1100m, 3 len behind Wolf Junior carrying 57kg at $6.50. Will finish hard. |
11 CODI JORDAN |
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ROCKESTJERNE
ROWAN HAMER 3YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG E Sakareassen Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1150m, 6 len behind Onlyforaminute carrying 55kg at $26. On debut fifth of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw April 21 over 1009m, 5 len behind Platinum Reggae with 53kg at $7. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
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VORTISTAR
ADAM TRINDER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Trinder, Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), J R McKenna, M Bulless, D Drew, R F Riley, A N Birrell, T Freeman, S Freeman & The Academy (Mgr: Mrs L J Riley) Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw August 30 over 1610m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Super Paradise with 57kg at $7.50. On debut fifth of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw July 17 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind Gentle Steel with 57kg at $8. Keep very safe. |
3 ERICA BYRNE BURKE |
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COLLEEN'S CROWN
SARAH COTTON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs M L Gunn Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at Hobart 3yo Mdn on March 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Smiffy carrying 52kg at $11. Later. |
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ROYAL SCENE
STEPHEN LOCKHART 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Mrs A L Lockhart, Miss T Mcdonald, S J Psaila, Mrs E M Brown, Mrs J A Kingston, P W Kingston, S Lockhart & K G Brazendale Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 31 over 1100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind The Trine with 56.5kg at $9. Last start 9th of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Sh' Bourne Angel carrying 56.5kg at $9. Must improve sharply. |
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SH'BOURNE RISING
SHAUN NICHOLS 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG S W Nichols, B J Gore, Ms K Goodwin, Ms P M Revell, J P Gardner, Mrs K J Curtis-Flynn, J W Fordham, Mrs C V Fordham, M G Baker, B J Powe, P J Davey, Dr R N Clippingdale, C I Lovell, Ms L Richmond, R M B Bennett, Mrs L Bennett, Miss L Davis, Mrs N K Lowery, P A Lowery & Mrs E A Nichols Four-year-old mare (Wordsmith - Malandrina) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a 800m trial on December 2 at Longford. Breaks from a low barrier and looks to have talent. |
2 C NEWITT |
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BAD ALIBI
JOHN BLACKER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, T D Blazely, R T Selvey & J T Blazely Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Oxidize carrying 55kg at $4. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Zulu Fields carrying 55kg at $3.50. Rates well but needs a good ride. |
10 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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UP TO TORI
SIGRID CARR 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG T V Phelan & Ms B M Phelan Third race start. First start eased back early on 5th of 7 at Hobart 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Streetfighter Vega carrying 55kg at $21. Went for a spell before returning set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 13 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Sky Of Gold carrying 55kg at $8.50. Has minor claims with average luck. |
9 T BAKER |
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VABUIAGI
STUART GANDY 3YO BROWN FILLY 55.0KG A P Scanlon, Mrs C A Scanlon, M J Wallace, J R McKenna, B A Blomeley, Mrs K F Powell, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn) & Mrs S Barry-Murphy Was well in the market at debut, sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Zulu Fields with 53kg at $4.60. Tough to beat. |
4 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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SURF SOUL
DYLAN CLARK 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Kingisle Farms (Mgr: Dr J Cleeland) Third-up today. Resuming got back early 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 12 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Oxidize with 58.5kg at $13. Last start eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Arctic Attraction with 56.5kg at $16. Well placed. Passing. |
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PROSPEROUS MISS
PAUL HILL 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P A Hill Second run back. First-up after nine months from last on the turn ran last of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 4 len behind Zulu Fields carrying 56.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Talk Like That carrying 54kg at $21. Prepared to take her on. |
1 JETT STANLEY |
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ZOE OF ROME
JOHN BLACKER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, G E Blacker, Mrs M J Blacker, T W Blacker & Miss L L Blacker At the latest run 11th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Beneficiary with 55kg at $61. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Zanzi with 55kg at $21. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more. |
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SMASH 'N' GRAB
AMANDA JONES 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Mrs A J Jones Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 4 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Celestial Glow carrying 54.5kg at $6. Second run from a spell 7th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 2.75 len behind Zulu Fields with 56.5kg at $19. Can't recommend until improvement is shown. |
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