Launceston 23 Jan 2026
GOING: S(5)
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The Agency, Katrina Garwood & Ian McCallum $150,000 Gold Sovereign Stakes 20th Feb Class 1 Hcp 1400m Track: Soft 5 Clouds (Max: 20) Rail: +5m Entire. (Pent: 4.69) |
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Moderate tempo with Diesel's Sunshine leading the way and a few others keeping in touch. BENEFICIARY (1) trialled well and led and demolished the Maidens here by 5L on debut over this trip. He came back 49 days later and had no luck placing second when backed off the map. Will present fitter again and the promising gelding should have them covered. THEM'S THE BREAKS (7) resumed over 1200 at the track and ran on okay after settling last. Was expected to need it regardless and will be sharper with that under the belt. Has a handy 3kg claim and she won her only start this track/distance. THICKSKINNED (2) delivered his Maiden in style on the synthetic. This is a step-up but he maps well and has plenty of scope for improvement. BUNKER JAKO (3) has an awkward gate but gets in well with the 3kg claim. He has pieces of form that would see him in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Beneficiary to win.
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BENEFICIARY
BARRY CAMPBELL 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms D J Martin) Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, favourite; scored a big 5 len win at this track Mdn-Sw November 26 over 1400m defeating Don Turboas with 58.5kg at $3.40. Second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Cl1 on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Jenni The Cat with 57kg at $1.24. Promising and finds the right race. |
2 CHLOE WELLS |
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| 2 | 6x541 |
THICKSKINNED
MARK GANDERTON 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG R G Schaeche, J M Schaeche, J H Schaeche, T B Schaeche, Ms B J Peck, Miss J E Schaeche, G E Schaeche, Miss S L Rogers, S A Harding, N C Duncan & A T Flint Recent form sound. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw January 7 over 1350m defeating Arcade Boy carrying 58.5kg at $2.70. The start before that 4th of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind Nikolsky carrying 58.5kg at $4.80. Consider despite the rise in class. |
4 D M GANDERTON |
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| 3 | x8475 |
BUNKER JAKO
JOHN BLACKER 4YO GREY GELDING 56.0KG J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, Motree Thoroughbreds, G J Radley, R P Hammond, R W Donaldson, B Donaldson, J R Donaldson, Miss P H Donaldson & A W Saunders Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Cl1 on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Jenni The Cat with 57kg at $10. The run before that 7th of 13 at Hobart Cl1 on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Queen Of Malwa with 57kg at $7.50. Well placed at best and is in the mix. |
11 LAUREN BURKE |
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| 4 | x56x8 |
CHALONG
LEANNE GAFFNEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG C D Gaffney & Miss L L Blacker Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 on January 7 over 1150m, 8 len behind Ozonica with 55.5kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 on September 28 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Specialized with 59kg at $12. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
7 SHAYLEIGH INGELSE |
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| 5 | 21563 |
CELTIC ROSE
ANDREW MOORE 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG A J Moore & Ms K Moore At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Open Hcp on January 7 over 1009m, 8 len behind Sanniya with 54kg at $81. The start before that 6th of 11 at this track Cl1 on December 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Coal River with 55.5kg at $6.50. Risking. |
10 C NEWITT |
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| 6 | 4820x |
THONATUS
BRENDAN MCSHANE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J McShane, B W McShane, Mrs C J Beadman, C O Beadman, Miss A J Beadman, Ms L D Booth, Dr P M Stevens, Miss R A Harvey, W R Oates, R Marcinow, P D Downie, Einwod Racing (Mgr: R J Downie) & Miss B M Emery Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 14 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw July 6 over 1600m, soft track; 10 len behind Rippen Gold with 59kg at $4.40. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track Cl1 April 18 over 1420m, soft track; 6 len behind Rich Glow with 57kg at $5. Later. |
3 ERICA BYRNE BURKE |
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THEM'S THE BREAKS
MONICA RYAN 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG J M Garvey, Mrs M L Garvey, Mrs V J Saunders, R W Saunders, J Bennett, Mrs C Bennett, M L Garvey, Miss M A Ryan & R W Buckle Second run back. First-up after four months from last on the turn 7th of 10 at this track Cl1 on January 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Obviously Good carrying 54.5kg at $15. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Hobart Cl1 on August 24 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sister Royal carrying 53.5kg at $14. Look for a much better effort. |
8 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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| 8 | 4x804 |
DIESEL'S SUNSHINE
ANDREW ROACH 7YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Miss E C Foster, C S Roach, Mrs J Foster, B Foster, P Pregnell, Dr T Pregnell, G E Ayton, Mrs C A Ayton, D A Roach, A E Roach & Mrs J A Roach At the latest run ran last in a small field at Longford on January 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Kakia carrying 52kg at $11. The race before that ran last of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 on December 19 over 1150m, 17 len behind Prince Of Khatun carrying 55.5kg at $51. Deserves consideration. |
1 LAURYN BINGLEY |
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| 9 | 177x8 |
ICE CRYSTAL
SIGRID CARR 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG The Sheen Group (Mgr: B R Denys) Second run back. First-up after nine months did the work up front then tired 8th of 10 at this track Cl1 on January 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Obviously Good with 54.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on December 11 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Highland Duel carrying 55kg at $7. Will need this run. |
10 T BAKER |
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| 10 | 87609 |
GIE IT LALDY
PATRICK DARGAN 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs M E Dalco, M J Wallace & J C Youd At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track Cl1 on January 14 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Jenni The Cat with 54kg at $151. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 13 at Hobart Cl1 on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 17 len behind Queen Of Malwa with 55kg at $91. Looks tested in this line-up. |
9 STAN TSAIKOS |
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| 11 | x8x24 |
VANITY STAR
TRENT WELLS 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs L J Wells & T Wells Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming settled towards the rear 2nd of 10 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 on December 19 over 1150m, 2 len behind Prince Of Khatun carrying 54kg at $17. Last start 4th of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Cl1 on January 7 over 1150m, 2.5 len behind Ozonica carrying 54kg at $8. Prepared to risk. |
5 MS D PARISH |
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WHOLESOME
GAETAN DELON 6YO GR/CH MARE 54.0KG R J Keys, Miss J M Lee, Miss C S Lee-Keys & J McManus Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Lockhart Pic-Clb October 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Not The Chops with 66kg at $2.70. First up last campaign second of 12 at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw July 27 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Coastal Strike carrying 57kg at $9. Will improve on whatever she does in this. |
6 D PIRES |
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