Launceston   04 Mar 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Benchmark 68 Hcp 1220m

Track: SOFT 5   Clear (Max: 25)   Rail: +9m 1200m-W/Post, +7m Remainder. (Pent: 4.66)  

Mastretta to take up the running at a moderate tempo. Competitive. MAKE A DECISION (2) bounced straight back from tougher class beaten 1L over 1200m at the track. Presents on a 7-day return and he will enjoy a soft run. Flies this course/distance and deserves his eighth win. MASTRETTA (3) disappointed at a short quote at Hobart but then improved sharply here over 1100m beaten a half-length. Peaks now and maps for a soft run. Holding the form will go close. GEE GEES ME BOY (7) was plain at Hobart last time, but his form there prior stacks right up. He has claims as well. STREET DIVA (5) finds tougher but is an improver who will get every chance from an inside barrier. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to Make A Decision.
1 3195x GEEGEES CITY BOY
TRENT WELLS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L J Wells, Mrs M H Wells, Mrs M L Wells, D Langhans, Ms A K Ingelse, N S Moorcroft, D Gibson, Mrs R Cornish, M Bramich & A Triffett
First-up. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 September 14 over 1150m, 4 len behind Cornelian Bay carrying 60kg at $3.20. Previously first up; third of 9 at Devonport Synthetic Cl4 April 21 over 1150m, 1.4 len behind Stars In The Night carrying 58.5kg at $5. Later.
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K SANDERSON
Red, Gold Band And Quartered Cap
2 21173 MAKE A DECISION
SARAH COTTON
8YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms M J Cotton, G A Griggs, Mrs N L Ryan, J A Griggs & Miss H L Ryan
Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at this track Bm64 on February 25 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Golden Meadow carrying 59.5kg at $10. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track Ladbrokes Stks on January 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Mazzini with 58.5kg at $151. Deserves another chance.
3
LAURYN BINGLEY
Red, White Stripes, Black Sleeves And Cap
3 2x342 MASTRETTA
MONICA RYAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M L Garvey, Miss M A Ryan, R F Riley, F A Magnabosco, M D Quigley, D W Young, M M Coughlin, M A Weaver, M A Weaver, Ms A Webb, Mrs J Lanham, J M Garvey & B W Sammon
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at this track Cl4 Sw on February 20 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Flying Concello carrying 57kg at $3.50. Before that second last in a small field at Hobart Cl4 Sw on January 25 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Lady Galadriel carrying 57kg at $2.60. Ready to win.
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JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Gold, Red And Black Hoops, Quartered Cap
4 21157 POPILITA
GRAEME MCCULLOCH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Grenville Stud (Mgr: G J McCulloch)
At the latest run second last of 8 at Hobart Cl6 Sw on February 8 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Prince Of Khatun with 55kg at $14. The race before that second last in a small field at Hobart F&M-Swp on January 18 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Sanniya with 57.5kg at $21. Worth consideration.
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DYLAN DUNN
Gold, Black And White Striped Sleeves
5 24x14 STREET DIVA
JESSIE BAZAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms J R Bazan
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track Bm60 January 30 over 1120m on a soft track defeating Geegees Legacy with 58kg at $2.60. Last start 4th of 8 at Hobart Bm68 on February 15 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Miss Keeds carrying 56kg at $3.20. Improver in the mix.
2
D PIRES
Bottle Green, Gold Map Of Tasmania And Tiger Stripes On Sleeves, Maroon Cap, Gold Map of Tasmania
6 5x521 GOLDEN MEADOW
STUART GANDY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs R G B Gandy
Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track Bm64 February 25 over 1200m defeating Azonto with 55kg at $12. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Hobart Bm68 on February 15 over 1100m, slow going 0.5 len behind Miss Keeds carrying 55kg at $16. Back in form but prefer others.
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C NEWITT
Aqua, White Yorkshire Rose, Quartered Cap
7 82123 GEE GEES ME BOY
STUART GANDY
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Elizabeth Geard Racing (Mgr: B Geard)
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at Hobart Bm68 on February 15 over 1430m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Araya Sunshine carrying 56kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Hobart Cl4 Sw on January 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Lady Galadriel carrying 59kg at $6. Worth plenty of thought.
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CODI JORDAN
Lime Green, Purple G And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 368x6 THISISMYTURF
TERENCE EVANS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms S R Keating
Second run back. First-up after three months eased back early on 6th of 8 at Hobart Bm68 on February 15 over 1100m, slow going 4.5 len behind Miss Keeds carrying 53.5kg at $20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Casterton Bm70 on May 18 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Sasqualah carrying 58.5kg at $18. Prefer him later on.
9
KIRRA-LEE LANE
White, Red Poppies
9 43242 GEEGEEHAILSTORM
STUART GANDY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs E J Geard
At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Hobart Cl2 on February 8 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Navarre River carrying 54kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track Cl2 on January 14 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Hartman with 55kg at $6. Among the better chances.
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ERICA BYRNE BURKE
Lime, Purple G And Sleeves, Quartered Cap