Launceston 20 Jul 2025
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DARREL ROCKLIFF GRADUATE 2200m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 11) |
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SPOT RULER (2) has been racing very well and registered another victory last time out, scoring by 1.1 metres over 2698m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Taking on a better field but she is capable of running another big race. WATERMELON SUGAR (3) turned in a good effort at his latest run to get home by a narrow margin over 2579m at Hobart on July 13. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he good enough to play a major role. STAR MAJOR (8) has a strong record here which is significant. Finished fourth over 2090m at Hobart last time out and has each-way claims. THE SHALLOWS (5) must be considered after he finished third when resuming over 1680m at this track two weeks ago.
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| 1 | 34412 |
STEPPING STONES
H P WOODS 7YO B/BR MARE H P Woods, A H Woods Last start game effort when 2nd (Sr4) over 1680m at this track beaten 2 m by Vanquish Stride (1:58.10) in No NR on July 6 at $61. Two runs back won by 1.1 m (FT Fr7) at this track (2:42.10) beating Blitzern in No NR on June 22 at $41. Hard to beat from the low draw. |
Fr1 H P WOODS |
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| 2 | 34121 |
SPOT RULER
J M CASTLES 5YO BAY MARE L J Nichols, E J Nichols, N R Blake, A Castles Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 1.1 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (3:22.20) beating Ultimaction in 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's on July 6 at $1.45. Bold showing expected again. |
Fr2 R L HILLIER |
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| 3 | 29181 |
WATERMELON SUGAR
W J YOLE 5YO BAY GELDING Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: M W Boots) Last start won by 1.1 m as favourite when driven back in the field, after showing early speed, (Fr3) held up early, at Hobart (3:13.00) beating Vanquish Stride in NR 75 to 105 on July 13 at $2.80. Bold showing expected again. |
Fr3 M T FORD |
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| 4 | 3236x |
JUST TIGER
CHARLIE CASTLES 6YO BAY GELDING R J Brown, J N Brown Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Jorge Street at Hobart over 2579m in a G1 No NR on March 22 at $26. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.1 m (FT Fr1) at Burnie (3:14.70) beating Bold Centurian in No NR on November 8 at $3.60. Bold showing expected. |
Fr4 C V CASTLES |
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| 5 | 036x3 |
THE SHALLOWS
H P WOODS 9YO BAY GELDING H P Woods, A H Woods Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Sr5) over 1680m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Vanquish Stride (1:58.10) in No NR on July 6 at $6. Great chance to show his best. |
Fr5 BRODIE DAVIS |
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| 6 | 66565 |
ANYTHING GOES
W J YOLE 7YO BROWN GELDING K J Pizzuto, M Andreadis Well beaten last start by Watermelon Sugar, a rival who he faces again; when 25 metres fifth at Hobart over 2579m in a NR 75 to 105 race on July 13. Must improve sharply. |
Fr6 M YOLE |
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| 7 | 074x9 |
LETSGOBRO
G R SMITH 6YO BAY GELDING G R Smith Comes here second-up after six weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 30 m by Lou Baby (2:44.00) in NR 69 to 79 on June 8 at $61. Needs to do more. |
Fr7 K A WILLIAMS |
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| 8 | 52224 |
STAR MAJOR
T E RATTRAY 9YO BAY GELDING D W York, T V York Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 5.5 m by Triedtotellya (2:30.90) in No NR on June 15. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 8 m by Triedtotellya (2:39.60) in No NR on May 25 at $6.50. Bold showing expected again. |
Sr1 T E RATTRAY |
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| 9 | 97364 |
ONE BIG SHEW
A C DUGGAN 7YO BROWN GELDING P G Hayes, M B James, D M Maffey Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2579m after showing early pace at Hobart, beaten 22 m by Watermelon Sugar (3:13.00) in NR 75 to 105 on July 13 at $9.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 18 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:33.20) in NR 75 to 105 on June 29 at $7.50. Not keen on his chances in this line-up. |
Sr2 J C DUGGAN |
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| 10 | 37211 |
WE SALUTE YOU
W J YOLE 9YO BAY GELDING Solotrek Syndicate (Mgr: S Wyles) Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2 m (Fr7) at Hobart (1:56.80) beating Royal Appointment in NR 65 to 74 on July 13 at $10. Prepared to risk. |
Sr3 JACK LAUGHER |
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| 11 | 54412 |
VANQUISH STRIDE
W J YOLE 7YO BLACK GELDING E & M Stride (Mgr: E Rosati) Last start good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2579m at Hobart beaten 1.1 m by Watermelon Sugar (3:13.00) in NR 75 to 105 on July 13 at $4. Two runs back won by 2 m (Sr3) at this track (1:58.10) beating Stepping Stones in No NR on July 6 at $41. Has claims despite a tricky gate. |
Sr4 LIAM OLDER |
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| 12 | 47322 |
BLITZERN
CONOR CROOK 7YO BROWN HORSE J D Montesano, B A Madigan, J J Traunini Two back was well beaten into second behind De Goey at this track over 2698m in a NR 75 or better on June 8 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Stepping Stones at this track over 2200m in a No NR on June 22 at $9. Winning chance. |
Sr5 JORDAN CHIBNALL |
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