Launceston   04 Oct 2024
 
GOING: S(5)

Ladbrokes 3YO Maiden 1100m

Track: SOFT 5   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 2m Entire. (Pent: 4.72).  

Tricky one to map with a large contingent of unraced runners but over this trip there is certain to be plenty of early pressure. SKY LAND (8) is a leader who brought strong turf form to resumption when narrowly missing on the synthetic. Raced even money in that and fitter she can deliver the overdue win. ARTILLERY FIRE (3) debuts and has looked sharp at the trials. Won her last here easily and Pires is a key jockey booking. Has the outside gate but a bold effort is likely. WILD NIGHTS (9) improved again when beaten a whisker on the synthetic. Her turf form prior had been threatening and she keeps a 2kg claim. Will use the inside gate and is a player. BILLIE THE GREAT (4) trialled well and missed a whisker on debut (synthetic). She's trialled sharply here since and maps to advantage. Fitter and can keep building. Ditto TUSKEGEE (2) also went close on debut (synthetic). Has a senior rider aboard today and he also deserves consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Sky Land.
1 4x SUREFIRE LOVER
MARK GANDERTON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ms T G Hanson, Mrs P J Creese, Mrs J L Bishop, Miss E J Creese & Mrs R J Meredith
Resumes from a spell after only one run when eased back early on 4th in a small field at Hobart 2yo Hcp on July 28 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Go Jeanie carrying 57kg at $26. Prefer to see again.
3
Pink, Navy Blue And White Diamonds, pink sleeves, navy diamonds sleeves, Diamonds Cap
2 3 TUSKEGEE
BARRY CAMPBELL
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
W P Hayes, B Calabro, J G R McCrimmon, D J Cooper, L Polglase, P J Evans & Miss J J Campbell
Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1009m, neck behind Red Fox carrying 54kg at $3.50. Has claims.
5
CODI JORDAN
Yellow, Red Checks, Dark Blue Sleeves, Yellow Armbands And Yellow Cap
3 ARTILLERY FIRE
SIGRID CARR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
G J Richards, J H Casey, D P Scanlon, N Di Giovanni, J R Ramsay, M Paul, B G Costelloe, A J Bott, B Rose, C Harmer, D J Eather, G E Costelloe, M D Griggs, M S Whitney, N Whitney, S Donovan, The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys), C M Bowman, A G Crowe & N J Partridge
Three-year-old filly (Flying Artie - Laughter) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Won a barrier trial over 850m at Launceston on September 24. Might need this run.
8
D PIRES
LIME GREEN, BLACK HORSE AND RIDER SILHOUETTE, BURGUNDY SLEEVES, LIME GREEN CIRCLES SLEEVES, BURGUNDY CAP
4 2 BILLIE THE GREAT
GRAEME MCCULLOCH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
L W Cure & Ms S E Cure
At debut, 2nd of 7 at Devonport Synthetic 3yo Mdn on September 11 over 1009m, nose behind Azonto with 55kg at $21. Was runner-up in a trial at Launceston on September 24 over 850m. Can measure up.
3
A DARMANIN
ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN BAND AND SLEEVES, ORANGE, EMERALD GREEN QUARTERED CAP
5 4 CELTIC ROSE
ADAM TRINDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
W G Roser
Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 7 at Devonport Synthetic 3yo Mdn on September 11 over 1009m, 3.5 len behind Azonto carrying 55kg at $4. Looms as a contender.
2
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
White, Red Diamond And Sleeves, White Cuffs, White CAP,Red DIAMOND
6 MASTRETTA
MS M RYAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs M L Garvey, Miss M A Ryan, R F Riley, F A Magnabosco, M D Quigley, D W Young, M M Coughlin, M A Weaver, M A Weaver, Ms A Webb, Mrs J Lanham, J M Garvey & B W Sammon
Three-year-old filly (Grunt - Mexican Gal) will no doubt benefit from the four trials leading in today's debut. Was second in a Launceston trial over 850m September 24. Looks tested in this line-up.
7
AIZAT MALIK
GOLD, RED AND BLACK HOOPS, GOLD, RED HOOPS SLEEVES, BLACK ARMBANDS, RED, BLACK QUARTERED CAP
7 POETIC LIGHT
SIGRID CARR
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 55.0KG
Elevate Racing (Mgr: J C Berry)
On debut. Three-year-old filly by Wordsmith out of Gee Gee's La Quita. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 850m at Launceston September 24. Betting watch.
4
T BAKER
Yellow, Black Diamond And Armbands, Yellow And Black Diamonds Cap
8 222x2 SKY LAND
JOHN KEYS
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Ms H M Colgrave & Miss R M Caduyag
Second run back. First-up after five months set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 22 over 1150m, 0.8 len behind It's Jagger Time with 55kg at $2. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track 2yo SW on February 4 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ms Tasmania carrying 55kg at $67. Go close.
6
C NEWITT
MAROON, LIME FIVE SHAMROCKS ,MAROON SLEEVES,LIME  HOOPED, LIME CAP
9 63342 WILD NIGHTS
JOHN BLACKER
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
G W Skelton
Form hard to fault. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1350m, neck behind Gee Gees Moonlite with 52kg at $3. The start before that 4th in a small field at Hobart 3yo Mdn on August 25 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Angel Sphere with 53kg at $8. Expected to be very competitive.
1
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Pink Diamond, Armbands And Cap