Launceston 09 Jan 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Ladbrokes Punters Marquee Maiden 1400m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: True. (Pent: 4.69) |
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Vortistar and French Soul will settle forward and can set a moderate tempo. Going with FRENCH SOUL (7) who looks to have a fair bit of upside. Well in the market on debut on the Synthetic at Devonport and after getting back found the line nicely for third. Shapes as though the extra ground will suit and may well appreciate the turf. Follow up. SURF SOUL (5) is nearing a win, the latest racing on speed here over 1200m and boxing on for fourth. Keeps improving and should be in the finish. VORTISTAR (8) was well supported second-up and pushed forward from a wide gate before fading to finish seventh. Has the ability and best figures stack up but drawn even wider today so will need a good steer from the claimer. FAVOURITE DEPUTY (6) was in the market and got home late on debut. With the claim and run under the belt should be in the finish. NATALDI (14) found the 1100m too sharp fresh but fitter again and the extra trip looks a big plus. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stay with French Soul.
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CALLED THROUGH
ALANA FULTON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs A C Fulton, Miss K R Fulton & L A Boyd Last start got back early 6th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1350m, 2.5 len behind Nikolsky with 58.5kg at $14. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Arctic Attraction carrying 58.5kg at $51. Not far away latest and is worth including. |
5 LIZZIE ANNELLS |
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DARK NIGHT
JOHN BLACKER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Nova Clause (Mgr: P W Smith) & J K Blacker Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Argyll Diamond carrying 55.5kg at $101. Previously second-up got back early 8th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Sister Royal carrying 56kg at $71. No easier this time and looks tested again. |
12 LAURYN BINGLEY |
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INFRINGEMENT
JOHN KEYS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Miss L M Kelly, D Sargent & S N Sargent Third-up today. First-up sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 9 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Coal River with 58.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Fierce 'N Fabulous carrying 58.5kg at $12. Looking elsewhere for the winner. |
8 GEORGIE CATANIA |
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NO SURPRISES
STEPHEN LOCKHART 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Ms C M T Luttrell Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming ran last of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1100m, 11 len behind Zambezi Blonde carrying 58.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell 13th of 15 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 14 over 1200m, slow going 15 len behind Southern Auroras with 58.5kg at $201. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time. |
7 BULENT MUHCU |
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SURF SOUL
DYLAN CLARK 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Kingisle Farms (Mgr: Dr J Cleeland) At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 0.7 len behind Argyll Diamond with 55.5kg at $21. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Arctic Attraction with 56.5kg at $16. Keeps improving and expected to be very competitive. |
13 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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FAVOURITE DEPUTY
JOHN BLACKER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker, Ms T G Hanson, I A C Creese, B A C Creese, Miss E J Creese, G R Bishop, CB Rogerson, Mrs J M Rogerson, R E Timsar, P Geappen, J Dodd & M K Granger At debut, 6th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Megalita carrying 57kg at $10. Got home late on debut and with the claim and run under the belt should be in the finish. |
2 LAUREN BURKE |
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FRENCH SOUL
GAETAN DELON 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Miss A L Keys & Miss T M Keys At debut, 3rd of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1150m, 2.75 len behind Ozonica carrying 57kg at $5.50. Solid debut run and looks ideally suited here by the extra ground. |
9 D PIRES |
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VORTISTAR
ADAM TRINDER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A Trinder, Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), J R McKenna, M Bulless, D Drew, R F Riley, A N Birrell, T Freeman, S Freeman & The Academy (Mgr: Mrs L J Riley) Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Megalita carrying 57kg at $5.50. Second-up sat on the pace before fading 7th of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind The Little Bay with 57kg at $1.80. Shows promise. Below bets here last time but fitter again and worth another chance. |
11 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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ALPINE WOODS
MARK GANDERTON 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG M Souter, M A Ganderton & B E J Souter Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1150m, 7 len behind Ozonica carrying 54.5kg at $31. Previously second-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 12 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on July 27 over 1200m, on a wet track; 0.5 len behind Rainbow Alley with 55kg at $9.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
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SEDITIOUS AWARD
PETER LUTTRELL 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P H Luttrell & N D Wylie Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Longford on January 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Pacific Witness carrying 56.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1400m, 3 len behind Zanzi with 56.5kg at $8.50. Rarely far away and placed 2/3 this course and distance. |
6 CHLOE WELLS |
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TALL TALES
SARAH COTTON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG R A Brooks At debut, settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Argyll Diamond carrying 56.5kg at $11. Can do better. Has upside and worth keeping safe. |
3 T BAKER |
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A QUEENS BUZZ
STUART GANDY 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Armidale Stud, Mrs E Berryman, Mrs R G B Gandy, Dr M Whishaw, Ms F McShane & Miss B McShane Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Zambezi Blonde carrying 55kg at $21. Second run from a spell 8th of 11 at Hobart 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Jenni The Cat with 55kg at $51. Not overly keen. |
10 A DARMANIN |
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MISS MABEL
PATRICK DARGAN 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG P W Dargan, G D Markos & Ms C M Wadley Most recently ran last of 14 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on January 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 19 len behind The Little Bay carrying 55kg at $101. Before that second last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Beau Warrior carrying 55kg at $61. Unlikely to threaten. |
1 STAN TSAIKOS |
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NATALDI
GRAEME MCCULLOCH 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch) Third race start. First start got back early 8th of 11 at Hobart in the LR 2yo SW on January 19 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Zany Girl with 55kg at $31. Returned from break got back early 7th of 11 at Hobart 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Jenni The Cat with 52kg at $41. Fitter and extra trip a big plus now. |
4 ERICA BYRNE BURKE |
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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. Hard to be diving in at this stage of the prep. |
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