Launceston   20 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

RAY FREEMAN MEMORIAL 1680m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 11)    

RAY DAN (1) finished fifth last start over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 9 metres, after a good win at Hobart the run prior. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Leading hope if things go his way. OCTAGONISE (6) won at this track two runs ago before having his colours lowered at his latest appearance over 2200m at this track, beaten 12 metres. Tackles a similar assignment and he can finish a lot closer this time. SUGARPOVA (8) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 1.2 metres at this track over 1680m. MADDIS TIGER (13) has place prospects although the draw makes his job a bit tougher.
1 11415 RAY DAN
TAMMY LANGLEY
3YO  B/BR  COLT
D Zavitsanos, W R Viney, R J Sellwood
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 2090m after being wide early at Hobart, beaten 9 m by Dressed In Gold (2:35.30) in NR 60 to 64 on July 13 at $2.70. Showed ability the race before when he won by 11 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Hobart (1:57.50) beating Modern Jive in NR 50 to 56 on June 29 at $1.24. Can bounce back to form.
Fr1
D B P FORD
RED, BLACK YOKE, 3 RED DIAMONDS, SILVER GREY SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMONDS
2 95321 SETTEBELLO
W J YOLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING
Solotrek Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Wyles)
Looked good last start. Won by 2.5 m (Sr5) at this track (2:02.20) beating Believe In Forever in NR 53 to 57 on July 11 at $10. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 1680m at this track, beaten 5 m by Diamondsnblue (2:02.20) in NR 50 to 57 on July 6 at $26. Finding a few ahead of him this time.
Fr2
M T FORD
BLACK, RED HORSESHOES, COLLAR, WAISTBAND, PANEL & NAME CUFFS, SILVER GREY DIVIDERS, BLACK SLEEVES
3 34428 MONTGOMERY BURNS
W J YOLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING
Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots)
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 14 m by Dressed In Gold (2:35.30) in NR 60 to 64 on July 13 at $10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Smokescreen (2:44.60) in NR 61 to 64 on June 27 at $6. Facing a testing assignment.
Fr3
LIAM OLDER
YELLOW BLACK STRIPE, RED YOLK, BLACK DIAMONDS & YELLOW BLACK HALF SLEEVES WITH LO LOGO
4 12566 COLBY SANZ
K E RATTRAY
8YO  BROWN  GELDING
N F Bennett
Last start 6th (FT Sr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 12 m by We Salute You (2:44.10) in NR 60 or better on July 6 at $8.50. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 16 m by Rockandahardplace (2:44.70) in NR 61 to 68 on June 8 at $4.80. Needs to lift.
Fr4
J H WALTERS
BLACK, GOLD SASH, GOLD SLEEVE, BLACK STARS
5 52019 SERENGETI SUNRISE
S L DAVIS
6YO  BAY  HORSE
R J Sellwood, K Powles, M Winterton, J Hommes
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr4) over 1680m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 12 m by Octagonise (2:00.90) in NR 64 to 69 on June 22 at $7.50. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.0 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:02.70) beating Sharmey in NR 59 to 62 on May 30 at $1.95 at the bell was leading 12.9m on the pegs. Can improve enough to feature.
Fr5
BRODIE DAVIS
RED, WHITE SLEEVES, BLUE ARMBANDS
6 43x15 OCTAGONISE
CHARLIE CASTLES
4YO  BAY  HORSE
B R Hindmarsh, M A Piggott
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 12 m by Maddis Tiger (2:41.30) in NR 64 to 75 on July 6 at $2.90. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3 m (Fr2) at this track (2:00.90) beating Royal Appointment in NR 64 to 69 on June 22 at $7.50. Capable of playing a major role.
Fr6
J WATSON
GREEN & YELLOW STRIPES
7 235x4 MAGOMEDOV
M A LAUGHER
4YO  BLACK  GELDING
J L Laugher
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1680m at this track, beaten 18 m by Barbary Tales (2:01.40) in 3yo+ NMT 5 LTW's on July 11 at $31. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 7th-12.8m on the pegs beaten 7 m by Puntarno Stride (2:42.30) in NR 53 to 57 on November 24 at $4.20. Not keen.
Fr7
JACK LAUGHER
YELLOW, RED BRACES, BLACK WAISTBAND & MALTESE CROSSES, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS
8 52181 SUGARPOVA
CONOR CROOK
5YO  BROWN  MARE
Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots)
Last start won by 1.2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:02.70) beating Karalta Artemis in NR 58 to 62 on July 11 at $1.50. Sure to go well again.
Sr1
JORDAN CHIBNALL
PURPLE, BLACK CHEVRONS
9 71274 MAJOR LESTER
W J YOLE
8YO  BAY  GELDING
Solotrek Syndicate (Mgr: S Wyles)
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Smokescreen (2:44.60) in NR 61 to 64 on June 27 at $5.50. At the run before 7th (Sr5) over 1680m at this track, beaten 10 m by Octagonise (2:00.90) in NR 64 to 69 on June 22 at $19. Capable of testing this field.
Sr2
M YOLE
NAVY BLUE, RED STARS, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, RED STARS
10 82552 ROYAL APPOINTMENT
M A LAUGHER
5YO  BAY  HORSE
M A Laugher, T J Laugher
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 2 m by We Salute You (1:56.80) in NR 65 to 74 on July 13 at $11. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Sr3
TIARNA FORD
YELLOW, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, RED SLEEVES
11 34x89 KIVIK
R L WILLIAMS
8YO  BAY  GELDING
R L Williams, R A Hayes
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1680m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 25 m by Vanquish Stride (1:58.10) in No NR on July 6 at $71. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1680m at this track beaten 9 m by Lou Baby (2:00.90) in NR 70 to 79 on June 22 at $26. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Sr4
K A WILLIAMS
BLUE, GREEN DIAMOND & SLEEVES WITH BLUE DIAMONDS
12 16474 MR BONDI
W J YOLE
4YO  BAY  GELDING
Solotrek Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: S Wyles)
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 5 m by We Salute You (1:56.80) in NR 65 to 74 on July 13 at $19. Before that, 7th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 17 m by Maddis Tiger (2:41.30) in NR 64 to 75 on July 6 at $18. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.

RED, BLACK YOKE, 3 RED DIAMONDS, SILVER GREY SLEEVES, WHITE DIAMONDS
13 x2241 MADDIS TIGER
CHARLIE CASTLES
5YO  BROWN  HORSE
M W Boots
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 3 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:41.30) beating Triple Vinnies in NR 64 to 75 on July 6 at $4. One of the primary contenders.
Sr5
MALCOM JONES
BLUE, WHITE YOLK & BRACES, BLACK STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS