Launceston 20 Feb 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Harvey Norman/Smeg Benchmark 60 Hcp 1600m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 25) Rail: +1m 1300m-1100m, True Remainder. (Pent: 4.61) |
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Rich Clan should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. Tough. KISS MY ROCK (3) is a Victorian and as expected he turned the form around winning a CL1 over 1600m at Hobart. He settled back and belted home and on that effort he can come over the top again. SKY EAGLE (14) may be the best of the large Blacker contingent. Missed a lip here this grade/trip three back and has been within range over the distance at Hobart since. Always puts in and gets another chance. SNOW EAGLE (9) comes out of the same race won by Montezulu, and it was a much better run back to the mile. Maps well and has the blinkers applied for the first time. CORSA VELOCE (13) was threatening a win before a disappointing run stepping up to a middle distance. Come back to the mile 28 day freshen and has a key jockey switch with Byrne Burke replacing the 3kg apprentice. Has the rail and no surprise if she's back on track. SUGGESTED PLAY: With Kiss My Rock.
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KING OF CLUBS
DREW TYSON 8YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG L Steenhuis, J Waller & B Wynd Racing second-up today. Last outing eased back early on 9th of 13 at Hobart Cl2 on February 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Navarre River carrying 59.5kg at $81. At only start last preparation ran last of 13 at Swan Hill Bm58 on July 29 over 1600m, on a wet track; 37 len behind Lika Swift with 62.5kg at $31. Last win was more than four years ago and he looks tested in this. |
7 CATHERINE VAN MUNSTER |
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ALWAYS A WINNER
YASSY NISHITANI 8YO GREY GELDING 61.0KG T Ikeda Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 9 at Hobart Bm60 on January 18 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Tassie Power with 58.5kg at $41. At only start last preparation got back early 7th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on May 18 over 1350m, 5 len behind Chicane carrying 56.5kg at $26. Looks a fair way off peak form so others are preferred. |
2 KIRRA-LEE LANE |
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KISS MY ROCK
PATRICK KEARNEY 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG P Kearney, Billihollymya (Mgr: P A Woolley), Werribee Mafia (Mgr: M R Mason), The Gurus Guinea Pigs (Mgr: S Delaney), J M Wiggins, D Webbe, G Hicks, N J Thurley, M D Bourke, Mrs M D Field & Hot Dog H (Mgr: N Johnstone) Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw February 8 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Called Through with 59kg at $3.30. The run before that second last of 9 at Geelong Cl1 on January 20 over 1325m, 3.5 len behind Ultra Blue carrying 58kg at $13. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
9 J ALLEN |
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| 4 | 62451 |
MONTEZULU
JOHN BLACKER 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J K Blacker, Mrs J M Calwell, C A Calwell, S Blake, G I Dawkins, Ms H M Sproules, L J Menegon, Mrs G F Menegon, Tasmanian Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms J R Bazan), D J Walsh, Ms P M Cawthen, Mrs C A Woolley & R R Woolley Most recently came from midfield and won by a nose at Hobart Bm60 February 6 over 1600m defeating Alpine Blast with 58kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 9 at Hobart Bm60 on January 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Tassie Power with 55kg at $5. Confidence back and consider. |
13 K SANDERSON |
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ALPINE TROUT
BARRY CAMPBELL 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG A J Matheson, N B Ferguson, G L Bramich, D m Jago, B L Jago, B A Matheson, C W Hills, S H Wilson, D T Groves, N Martin, Mrs N J Bentley, J R J French, B M Porter & S G Tyson Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at this track Cl2 on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hartman with 55.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell second last of 7 at this track Cl2 on January 30 over 1420m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Beneficiary with 54.5kg at $51. Can improve. |
14 T BAKER |
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HIGH TAIL EAGLE
JOHN BLACKER 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Ms T G Hanson, B W Smart, W I Holdsworth, J R McKenna & S R French Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at Hobart Bm60 on January 25 over 1430m, 23 len behind Sandual carrying 57kg at $41. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at Hobart Cl2 on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Navarre River carrying 53kg at $101. Has more to give. |
10 LAUREN BURKE |
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ALPINE BLAST
JOHN BLACKER 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J K Blacker, J R Morton, D J Blair, D A Bussey, R J Marshall, B Archer & Mrs K G Archer Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Hobart Bm60 on February 6 over 1600m, nose behind Montezulu carrying 58.5kg at $19. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Bm66 on January 7 over 1650m, 1.0 len behind Stone Cold Stunner carrying 52.5kg at $13. Has to manage an outside barrier. |
17 LAURYN BINGLEY |
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SCARLETTI
BRENDAN MCSHANE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Dr T E Clarke, J C Zodins, R Millar, M G Rinaldi, Dr M P Bransden, I J De Winter, J W De Winter, Mrs K A Clarke, Miss S L Cooper & R D Mika Third-up today. First-up ran last of 9 at this track Cl2 on January 30 over 1220m, slow going 8 len behind Obviously Good carrying 54.5kg at $12. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 7th of 13 at Hobart Cl2 on February 8 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Navarre River with 54kg at $18. Later. |
3 CODI JORDAN |
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SNOW EAGLE
JESSIE BAZAN 4YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Tasmanian Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms J R Bazan), Ms K C Boyer, A Crawford, T J Daly, B Grey, T Grey, G A Griggs, J S Kaye, G B Lynd, A C Moore, B R Porter, CTown Lads (Mgr: C J Riley), Stephvick Racing (Mgr: Ms V K Edwards), D J Walsh, Geronimo Racing (Mgr: C Noye), R H Field & S C Saltmarsh Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Hobart Bm60 on February 6 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Montezulu with 58.5kg at $9. The race before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Bm60 on January 14 over 2100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Johnnie Pinch carrying 55.5kg at $5. Worth including. |
5 D PIRES |
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RICH CLAN
JOHN KEYS 7YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG J L Keys, Ms H M Colgrave & Miss A L Keys Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 12 at Hobart Bm60 on February 6 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Montezulu carrying 58kg at $6.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Hobart Bm60 on January 25 over 1430m, 2.5 len behind Sandual with 55kg at $2.60. Might struggle again. |
12 C NEWITT |
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GEE GEE CAN WIN
TRENT WELLS 8YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG Mrs L J Wells, Mrs M H Wells, Mrs M L Wells, N J Plummer & Z Perkins Form hard to fault. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track Bm68 on January 30 over 1420m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Coal River with 52kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track Bm68 on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Nicco The Greek carrying 51kg at $10. Inclined to risk. |
4 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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WHO CAN IT BE NOW
ROWAN HAMER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs B Dicker, P Dicker, J Weekes, Mrs J M Weekes, C S Cameron, R B Clark, G L Bennett, Mrs L Bennett, Ms J M Stork, Mrs C D Jones, G L Bakes, R L Jones, S Lockett & Miss C R Pyke Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Cl2 on January 30 over 1220m, slow going 3.5 len behind Obviously Good carrying 52kg at $51. The race before that second last in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Cl2 on January 7 over 1350m, 10 len behind Coal River with 53.5kg at $61. Happy enough to avoid. |
8 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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CORSA VELOCE
ADAM TRINDER 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG W G Roser At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Mdn/Cl1-Sw on January 23 over 2100m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Tideford carrying 54kg at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm60 on January 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Royal Dispatch carrying 56kg at $7. Capable on her day and back to the mile has claims. |
1 ERICA BYRNE BURKE |
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SKY EAGLE
JOHN BLACKER 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Mrs M J Blacker & G E Blacker At the latest run 8th of 12 at Hobart Bm60 on February 6 over 1600m, 3 len behind Montezulu carrying 56kg at $8. The race before that from last on the turn 5th of 9 at Hobart Cl2 on January 25 over 1600m, 2 len behind Queen Of Malwa with 51.5kg at $7.50. Genuine type who gets her chance. |
6 ALANA KELLY |
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THIN RED LINE
JOHN BLACKER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms P M Cawthen, J K Blacker & R W Donaldson Most recently ran last of 14 at Hobart Bm64 on February 8 over 2020m, on a slow track; 20 len behind No Rumours carrying 52kg at $61. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track Bm60 on January 14 over 2100m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Johnnie Pinch with 54.5kg at $17. Not here. |
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DESIGNER DREAMER
GLENN STEVENSON 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG S D Brown, Mrs L M Brown, T C Davies, M Harmes, Mad Pam Racing (Mgr: B M Maroney) & M Brown Most recently sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at this track Bm68 on January 30 over 1420m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Coal River with 54kg at $14. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track Bm68 on January 14 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Nicco The Greek carrying 54kg at $8. Needs to improve sharply. |
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NAVAJO WARRIOR
LEON LASKEY 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms S J Marshall, L R Laskey, C G Bullock & Mrs C F Bullock At the latest run second last of 14 at Hobart Bm64 on February 8 over 2020m, on a slow track; 19 len behind No Rumours with 55kg at $201. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track Bm68 on January 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Whippin Piccadilly with 54.5kg at $71. Can't tip off that performance. |
15 MS D PARISH |
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VALIANT KHAN
PETER LUTTRELL 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P H Luttrell Last start second last of 9 at Hobart Cl2 on January 25 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Queen Of Malwa carrying 52kg at $11. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Hobart Bm60 on January 18 over 1600m, slow going 1.5 len behind Tassie Power carrying 53.5kg at $11. Looking to others. |
16 CHLOE WELLS |
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LAUNNIE NIGHTS
JOHN BLACKER 8YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Miss L L Blacker, C D Gaffney, J K Blacker & Ms P M Cawthen Most recently 10th of 12 at Hobart Bm60 on February 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Montezulu with 53.5kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track Bm60 on January 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Royal Dispatch carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Prepared to overlook. |
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