Launceston   03 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Harvey Norman Smeg Raffle Draw 17th April Maiden 1200m

Track: Soft 5   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: True. (Pent: 4.61)  

California Flyer to go to the lead at a genuine tempo. CALIFORNIA FLYER (6) improved last start, beaten just 1.4L this track in trip after sitting forward. Recorded close to her best Victorian number, and the speedy galloper can break through. RAIDER'S OWN (5) fought on well for third last start over 1400m at this track, making it two minor placings this preparation. Has the inside barrier and a 1.5L claim and should be right in it. MONCLERE (4) has had plenty of chances but has pieces of form that would give him a chance. In the mix. LARAMANA (1) debuts and profiles well. Has an awkward gate but will be well prepared. MAY WE ALL (3) has come back to racing improved and can show more this preparation. SUGGESTED PLAY: California Flyer to win.
1 LARAMANA
JOHN BLACKER
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
J K Blacker & Mrs M L Gunn
Four-year-old gelding (Alpine Eagle - Cambalara) at the races for the first time. Has had no recent barrier trials. Respect any market move.
9
LAURYN BINGLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap
2 6x304 LIGHT FORCE
RHONDA HALL
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms R L Hall & Ms A K Hall
At the latest run 4th of 9 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1100m, 3 len behind Dina Tycoon carrying 58.5kg at $11. Before that 10th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind In Your Dreams with 58.5kg at $18. Maiden status should remain intact.
7
BULENT MUHCU
Lime, Black Horseshoes And Hooped Sleeves
3 5x7x5 MAY WE ALL
BARRY BAKER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs K G Baker, B A Baker & P J Griggs
Racing second-up today. Last start 5th of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Dubai Affair carrying 58.5kg at $41. At only start last preparation 7th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Arctic Attraction carrying 58.5kg at $41. Won't be far away.
6
T BAKER
Red And Black Stripes, Sleeves And Cap
4 36436 MONCLERE
STUART GANDY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Armidale Stud (Mgr: D W Whishaw) & Mrs R G B Gandy
Most recently ran last in a small field at this track Mdn-Sw on March 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Windara Wolf carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1420m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Silver Grange carrying 58.5kg at $4.60. Chance on his best form.
8
MEHMET ULUCINAR
Aqua, White Yorkshire Rose, Quartered Cap
5 96x33 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)
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1220m, slow going 1.75 len behind Woolclasser with 58.5kg at $51. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Genuine Lady carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Well placed. Hard to beat.
1
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Red, Yellow And Red Stars Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 0x353 CALIFORNIA FLYER
TRENT WELLS
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Baxter Lodge Racing No 1 (Mgr: A E Jacobs), S A Hounihan, Wyuna Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), Rich Breeze (Mgr: S Lockie), A J Johnson, S Uebergang, K J Crouch, B J Moloney, R A Leemon & Get Punted Racing (Mgr: G L Rodwell)
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Dubai Affair with 56.5kg at $2.15. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Absolute Power with 57.5kg at $7.50. Progressing well. Overdue and gets her chance.
9
CHLOE WELLS
Charcoal Grey, Old Gold Epaulettes, Sleeves And Cap
7 0x DRESSED IN SATURN
KIRSTIN PATERSON
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms K K Paterson, Mrs I D Paterson & K L Kennedy
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Artillery Fire carrying 56.5kg at $26. Worth a betting watch.
2
HAYLEY MC CARTHY
Green, Gold Band, White Sleeves, Gold Cap
8 448x7 LUNA LINDT
PATRICK DARGAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Ms C M Wadley
Second-up. First-up after five months eased back early on 7th of 9 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1100m, 6 len behind Dina Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Wellington Mdn on May 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Cante Libre carrying 56.5kg at $9. Not doing enough.
4
LIZZIE ANNELLS
Black, Teal Shamrock, Sleeves And Cap
9 34444 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
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Genuine Lady with 56.5kg at $5. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1420m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sh'bourne Power with 56.5kg at $6. Risking.
5
CODI JORDAN
Purple, Gold Crossed Sashes, Purple Sleeves, Gold Armbands, Quartered Cap
10 67869 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 raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on March 22 over 1100m, 7 len behind Dina Tycoon carrying 56.5kg at $31. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 4 over 1220m, slow going 3 len behind Woolclasser with 56.5kg at $14. Well held last time and others preferred.
3
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Aqua, Royal Blue Motree Logo, Sleeves And Cap