Launceston 09 Jan 2026
GOING: S(5)
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House of Arras Corporate Marquee Cup Day Maiden 1200m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.69) |
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Redair to take up the running at a moderate tempo. Unless the first starter is very good, this looks like the race for BAD ALIBI (9). Three-start maiden who has charged home in the last two and looks bursting to win. Won't get a better chance in a race that drops right away very quickly. First starter VINRAAM (3) could well prove the danger. Gelding by I Am Invincible from the stakes-winner Rimraam on debut. Strong profile and should play a role in the finish. COLLEEN'S CROWN (5) is fitter for one run back and was solid when fourth. Blinkers added and appeals as a danger. REDAIR (10) was narrowly beaten before a spell and if she runs up to that rates a solid chance. Fitter for two trials and expecting a bright return. VANSITTART (8) is also resuming and rates next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bad Alibi should go close.
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| 1 | 880x0 |
DAD SAID YES
JOHN BLACKER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D P Kerr, R P McDonald & J W Lovell Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after eight months second last of 12 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Argyll Diamond with 58.5kg at $101. Previously second-up eased back early on 10th of 15 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 27 2024 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Material Madam with 57kg at $71. Average fresh and needs to improve sharply. |
2 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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| 2 | 7x08 |
DARK WINTER
GRAEME MCCULLOCH 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs T T Dixon Third-up today. First-up ran last of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1200m, 12 len behind Megalita carrying 58.5kg at $201. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1150m, 16 len behind Ozonica with 58.5kg at $151. Outclassed again. |
4 STAN TSAIKOS |
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VINRAAM
BRENDAN MCSHANE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P M Willis & Longwood Racing (Mgr: M B Christian) First starter. Three-year-old gelding by I Am Invincible out of Rimraam. At the most recent trial finished fourth at a Hobart over 800m December 15. Promising type who is expected to be highly competitive. |
5 A DARMANIN |
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| 4 | 0x7 |
ZUVELA
GRAEME MCCULLOCH 3YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch) Second-up. First start ran last of 11 at Hobart in the LR 2yo SW on January 19 over 1100m, slow going 14 len behind Zany Girl with 57kg at $51. Went for a spell before returning 7th of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1150m, 8 len behind Ozonica carrying 57kg at $101. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
9 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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| 5 | 4x4 |
COLLEEN'S CROWN
SARAH COTTON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Mrs M L Gunn Third race start. Promising on debut 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 with 52kg at $11. Returned from break made ground from midfield; 4th of 15 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Southern Auroras with 53.5kg at $51. Blinkers added and should go close with further improvement. |
3 D PIRES |
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| 6 | x909x |
SOMMERREGEN
SIGRID CARR 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG E C Batt & Mrs M J Batt First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw June 8 over 1430m, soft track; 13 len behind Coastal Strike with 56.5kg at $26. Previously first up; ninth of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw May 11 over 1100m, 7 len behind Live On Love with 56.5kg at $10. Can give a sight at odds. |
6 LIZZIE ANNELLS |
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| 7 | 4847x |
TIGERS ON TOP
BARRY BAKER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG K Moore, Mrs K G Baker, C Pfeiffer, C Brown, P Chugg, J Lewis, L Murfitt Cowen, N G J Moloney, M Beechey, J Maloney, C Bull, W Dakin, D Lavelle, J Lavelle, R J Moore, C D Alexander & Ms K K Paterson First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1400m, soft track; 9 len behind Alpine Fury with 55kg at $31. Previously first up; tenth of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw November 13 2024 over 1220m, soft track; 7 len behind Hububbajahn with 56.5kg at $26. Might be better off following this run. |
10 LAURYN BINGLEY |
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| 8 | 4509x |
VANSITTART
BARRY BAKER 5YO GR/BR MARE 56.0KG R P Hammond, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), C J Rhodes, Mrs B A Rawson, M R Rose, Mrs M Rose, Miss K J Clifford, L Nicholls, Mrs K G Baker & B A Baker Resuming today after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation ninth of 15 at Hobart Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Rawabi carrying 56.5kg at $51. When resuming last campaign second last of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw February 2 over 1200m, soft track; 12 len behind Lady Galadriel with 56.5kg at $61. Fitter for a trial and can give a sight at odds. |
8 CHLOE WELLS |
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| 9 | 843 |
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 Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Megalita with 52kg at $5. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 26 over 1100m, 0.7 len behind Zulu Fields with 55kg at $3.50. Has been running on hard and won't get a better chance to break through. |
1 LAUREN BURKE |
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| 10 | 4524x |
REDAIR
ADAM TRINDER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A Trinder, Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch), Mrs L Hawke, A C Moore, D Drew, T Keefe, R G Anderson, Mrs A Mansfield & D A Butters Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw July 13 over 1009m, 0.8 len behind Our Pepmenartie with 54kg at $10. On debut fourth in a small field at Devonport Synthetic 2/3yo Mdn May 18 over 1150m, 3 len behind Twice The Ice carrying 52kg at $2.60. Fitter for two trials and expecting a bright return. |
7 ERICA BYRNE BURKE |
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RUSHONOVA
ADAM TRINDER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A Trinder, D A Clarke, R G Schaeche, N J Webberley & P W Smith Adam Trinder trained three-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Scored at her latest trial. Looks one of the chances despite an awkward draw. |
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