Launceston 13 Mar 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Book a Function @ the Ladbrokes Racing Centre Class 1 Handicap 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 21) Rail: +1m Entire. (Pent: 4.61) |
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Expecting Moonglow Miss to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. ZAMBEZI BLONDE (2) didn't miss a beat when narrowly beaten at Hobart first up. Was sent out at long odds following in the rich 2YO Classic this track/trip, but ran above expectations, beaten only 0.8 lengths. Draws inside and keeps the handy 2kg claim. He should have them covered. ROYAL HILL (1) resumes and is proven fresh. Has switched from a Victorian yard and won a recent Devonport trial by a space. Will likely push forward from the awkward barrier and expect him to go well. RUSHONOVA (5) was heavily backed winning her Maiden here easily. Has the gate speed to clear the sticky gate and will get her chance to repeat with Byrne Burke on. GEEGEES DOWNPOUR (3) was back on track when finding one better this track/trip. Has the inside barrier and presents on a 9-day return. He deserves consideration. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zambezi Blonde to win.
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| 1 | 5030x |
ROYAL HILL
LEANNE GAFFNEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG U C Innovations (Mgr: T J Andrews) & Ruintodreaming (Mgr: S C Parsons) Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Sale Bm64 July 31 over 1740m, soft track; 7 len behind Maxxi Bon with 58.5kg at $6. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.0 len Seymour Mdn-Sw April 15 over 1200m defeating Alvin with 59kg at $6. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Everything points to a positive return. |
10 D PIRES |
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| 2 | 31x22 |
ZAMBEZI BLONDE
JOHN KEYS 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG J L Keys, I Grossberg, S C Pilcher, M Sundquist, S Grossberg, J Griggs, A Grossberg & D Grossberg Third-up today. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Hobart Cl1 on February 8 over 1100m, slow going 0.8 len behind Magnolia Sky with 57kg at $17. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track 3yo SWP on February 25 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Swift Force carrying 57kg at $51. The one they have to beat. |
2 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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| 3 | 63042 |
GEEGEES DOWNPOUR
STUART GANDY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Elizabeth Geard Racing (Mgr: B Geard) Form hard to fault. Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Cl1 on March 4 over 1220m, slow going 2.5 len behind Artillery Fire with 58kg at $15. Before that 4th of 9 at Hobart Cl1 on February 15 over 1430m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Tribal Council carrying 58kg at $21. Has ability and deserves plenty of consideration. |
1 JETT STANLEY |
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| 4 | 326x0 |
RIPPEN GOLD
DREW TYSON 5YO GR/CH GELDING 55.0KG Ms E E Howe, Motree Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs M L Gunn), Mrs L F Tyson, Mrs K Perea, B Winzar & j Perry Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 13 at this track Cl1 on March 4 over 1220m, slow going 15 len behind Artillery Fire with 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Hobart Mdn-Sw on April 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lady Fern carrying 55.5kg at $71. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
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RUSHONOVA
ADAM TRINDER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG A Trinder, D A Clarke, R G Schaeche, N J Webberley & P W Smith Racing well recently. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2 len at this track Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1100m defeating Unfiltered with 56kg at $2.25. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track Mdn-Sw on January 30 over 1220m, slow going 2.75 len behind Bad Alibi carrying 52kg at $3.90. Chance to go on. |
9 ERICA BYRNE BURKE |
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| 6 | 1930x |
CHRISTOPHER ROBIN
BARRY BAKER 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs K G Baker, B A Baker & T J Baker First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Hobart Cl1 July 6 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Bayside carrying 57kg at $31. First up last campaign fifth of 15 at Hobart Mdn-Sw December 27 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Material Madam with 58.5kg at $21. Might be better off following this outing. |
4 T BAKER |
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| 7 | 24x18 |
REDAIR
ADAM TRINDER 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG A Trinder, Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch), Mrs L Hawke, A C Moore, D Drew, T Keefe, R G Anderson, Mrs A Mansfield & D A Butters Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 47 days. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a head at this track Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1200m in soft going defeating Bad Alibi with 55kg at $3.40. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 13 at Hobart Cl1 on January 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Antheia with 55.5kg at $21. Shows promise. Useful type and can go better today. |
5 CHRISTOPHER PANG |
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| 8 | 9x04x |
THE TAZWEGIAN
MARK GANDERTON 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Miss S L Rogers, D J Kinniburgh, G Jarrard, J J Ross, J R Drape, J Peat, P Free, L Melchiorre & D R Butler Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track Cl1 March 21 over 1600m, soft track; 3 len behind Lontano with 54kg at $21. When resuming last campaign ran last of 12 at Hobart Cl1 February 9 2025 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Swinging It carrying 53.5kg at $51. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
7 KIRRA-LEE LANE |
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| 9 | 9x548 |
SUPER SNIPPY
MARK GANDERTON 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs S H Hogan, A T Flint, J T E Mcconnon, N J Plummer & J Perkins At the latest run eased back early on 8th of 13 at this track Cl1 on March 4 over 1220m, slow going 5 len behind Artillery Fire carrying 56.5kg at $26. The start before that 4th in a small field at this track Bm60 on January 14 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Eastcoast Miss with 56kg at $19. Looking to others. |
3 BULENT MUHCU |
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| 10 | 7x205 |
WILD NIGHTS
JOHN BLACKER 4YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG G W Skelton Last start 5th of 13 at this track Cl1 on March 4 over 1220m, slow going 5 len behind Artillery Fire with 55kg at $31. The run before that second last of 12 at Hobart Cl1 on February 8 over 1100m, slow going 7 len behind Magnolia Sky with 54kg at $31. Happy to overlook. |
11 CHLOE WELLS |
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| 11 | x312x |
FRUIT OF DE VINE
JOHN BLACKER 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG J E Star Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Parkes Bm50 January 9 over 1200m, a long neck behind Billabong Rose carrying 54.5kg at $19. Previously first up; third of 9 at Warren Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Elite Power carrying 57kg at $2.50. Has figured in the placings when fresh in the past but looks a bit out of her depth. |
8 LAURYN BINGLEY |
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| 12 | 114x6 |
MOONGLOW MISS
GLENN STEVENSON 6YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG R L Crack & Mrs W J Crack Second-up. First-up after 13 months 6th of 13 at this track Cl1 on March 4 over 1220m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Artillery Fire with 54kg at $26. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at King Island Clb on December 14 2024 over 1000m, on a slow track; nose behind Fillentina with 56kg at $4. Passing. |
6 CODI JORDAN |
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