Launceston   04 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Maiden 1220m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: +9m 1200m-W/Post, +7m Remainder. (Pent: 4.66)  

Genuine tempo with the speedy Alpine Whiskey leading the way. KION'S KINGDOM (3) debuts for John Keys and owns two Longford trial wins. Jumps from the inside barrier and looks promising and ready to go in a winnable race. WOOLCLASSER (7) has raced exclusively at Hobart and was a run short over 1100m first-up. Came from the back to just miss his only second-up outing and maps well. Has a 1.5kg claim and is a serious player. ALPINE WHISKEY (1) is a leader knocking on the door. His narrow defeat here two back stacks and he drops back to a shorter sprint. He's going to give a sight. MONCLERE (4) also comes back to 1220m briefly freshened. He's running of chances, but his effort here two back would give him a hope. UNA PALOMA BLANCA (11) picked up well in the straight when beaten 1.75 lengths over 1000m at Hobart. Peaks now and the longer sprint is sure to suit. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kion's Kingdom if the betting indicates stable confidence.
1 5726 ALPINE WHISKEY
BRADLEY FRANKLIN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs J R Vana, A M Ford, Mrs B M Ford & M Vana
At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1430m, slow going 2.5 len behind Seditious Award with 58.5kg at $5.50. Before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1420m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Silver Grange with 55.5kg at $4.20. Has ability and is one of the best chances.
6
BULENT MUHCU
Gold, Purple Diamonds Band, Purple Armbands, Striped Cap
2 0009x EXPOSTAR
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, M P Lomasney, Mrs B C Lomasney, M Steed, J K Macmurray & G A Jackson
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw June 29 over 1350m, 5 len behind Chalong carrying 57kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw May 4 over 1150m, 19 len behind Vixen's Moon carrying 57kg at $9. Prefer to see how he returns.
10
LAUREN BURKE
Red And Gold Quarters, Gold Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 KION'S KINGDOM
JOHN KEYS
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms C M T Luttrell
John Keys trained four-year-old gelding lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Longford. Inside barrier will assist chances. Promising and a bold run is likely.
1
LIZZIE ANNELLS
Royal Blue and White Quarters And Cap
4 33643 MONCLERE
STUART GANDY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Armidale Stud (Mgr: D W Whishaw) & Mrs R G B Gandy
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1420m, slow going 3.5 len behind Silver Grange carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. The start before that 4th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 23 over 1400m, slow going 1.1 len behind Vortistar carrying 58.5kg at $9. Chance if he brought his A-game.
9
CODI JORDAN
Aqua, White Yorkshire Rose, Quartered Cap
5 96x RAIDER'S OWN
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A P Scanlon, Mrs C A Scanlon, J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen & Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Hobart 3yo Mdn March 23 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Smiffy with 55.5kg at $31. On debut ninth of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw March 5 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Fluffy's Girl with 56.5kg at $31. Later.,
7
K SANDERSON
Red, Yellow And Red Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 x380x WINDARA WOLF
STUART GANDY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R A Mercer
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw January 12 2025 over 1400m, soft track; 16 len behind All The Way Baby carrying 59.5kg at $31. When resuming last campaign third of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw December 1 2024 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Swanny Dee with 59.5kg at $13. Wait and see how he comes back.
3
MEHMET ULUCINAR
Purple, Mauve WP Lettering And Seams
7 222x4 WOOLCLASSER
NARELLE WEBBERLEY
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs N Webberley
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Accusaient carrying 56.5kg at $3.10. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Live On Love carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Rates highly and expected to improve sharply.
4
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Black, Gold Star, White Sleeves, Black And Gold Stars, Black Cap, White And Gold Stars
8 x4409 COLLEEN'S CROWN
SARAH COTTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M L Gunn
Most recently 9th of 12 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on February 6 over 1390m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Nandi Clan carrying 54.5kg at $12. The start before that eased back early on 10th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1420m, slow going 8 len behind Silver Grange with 54.5kg at $13. Looks safely held.
11
T BAKER
Royal Blue, White Motree Thoroughbreds Logo, White Armbands And Cap
9 8x47x DINA TYCOON
JESSIE BAZAN
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
Blue Healer (Mgr: G J Hunt), N R Ryan, C J Zammit, L Gould, G C Lawson, C L Gould, B P Carson, B W Grimley, J Cole & The Fighting Cowboys (Mgr: D Harland)
Resumes. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw August 24 over 975m, 4.5 len behind No Overtaking with 57.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign fourth of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo F Mdn-Sw July 27 over 1100m, 3 len behind Bohemian Angel carrying 57kg at $4.60. Capable of a bold return.
12
D PIRES
Bottle Green, Gold Map Of Tasmania And Tiger Stripes On Sleeves, Maroon Cap, Gold Map Of Tasmania
10 l090x TAKEAWAY
DREW TYSON
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
S K Tyson, DJ Tyson, Mrs L F Tyson & Ms E E Howe
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw July 20 over 1400m, soft track; 16 len behind Alpine Fury with 56.5kg at $101. Previously first up; failed to finish at Hobart Mdn-Sw May 11 over 1100m. Unlikely to feature today.
8
White, Blue Diagonal Stripes, White Cap
11 4x305 UNA PALOMA BLANCA
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M J Blacker, G E Blacker & T W Blacker
At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Outbush carrying 55kg at $26. The start before that 11th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1220m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Bad Alibi carrying 56.5kg at $51. Peaks and has to be considered.
5
LAURYN BINGLEY
Yellow, Black Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 9x678 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
Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind In Your Dreams carrying 53.5kg at $51. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1220m, slow going 7 len behind Bad Alibi carrying 56.5kg at $151. Risking here.
2
CHLOE WELLS
Aqua, Royal Blue Motree Logo, Sleeves And Cap