Launceston 18 Apr 2025
GOING: S(5)
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The Sporties Staff Say Happy Easter Open Hcp 1420m Track: Soft 5 Rain (Max: 19) Rail: +9m 1200m-W/Post; +7m Remainder . (Pent: 4.60) |
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First Accused to take up the running at a moderate tempo. A good contest. FIRST ACCUSED (1) is a three-time Stake winner who brings compelling form at that level. Comes back 200m freshened, and the 3kg claim brings him right into it. JAGUAR STONE (3) was a little plainer last time, but his two efforts prior read well. Maps to get all the favours and the top hoop replaces a 3kg apprentice. ZEWINNA (5) went close in a Group 3 two back and capped that with a 68 win. She's going to be very competitive as well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning to First Accused.
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FIRST ACCUSED
GLENN STEVENSON 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG A P Scanlon, A Eaton, S B Sullivan, R A Field, Mrs L M Schwaiger, B E Schwaiger, J P Schwaiger, R J Burridge, EST E Scott, F D McCrossen, Mrs V J McCrossen, Mrs M A Notman, R S Robinson, Hardway Equine (Mgr: G Hexter), Blow The Trumpet (Mgr: M Hornsey), H J Bean, D A Bussey, K M Tyson & J K W Tyson Going well. Comes here off a 51-day let-up. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track in the LR Hellova St Stks on February 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Durazzo with 59kg at $4.80. The start before that won by a head at Hobart LR Wfa February 9 over 1400m defeating Durazzo with 59kg at $15. Thereabouts last time out. Strong claims. |
3 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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| 2 | 1x832 |
GALENUS
JOHN KEYS 8YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG W R Hayden, R S Robinson, P M Gourlay, C A Wylie, G A Munnings, A H Aherne, D R Kaye, T J Daly, R H Field, C D Martin, G L Barber, W O Daley, Stirling (Mgr: R J Burridge), Hardway Equine (Mgr: G Hexter), A Eaton, W A Lewin, J S Kaye & Ms H M Colgrave Last start set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at this track Open on March 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Turk Warrior carrying 53kg at $4.20. Before that held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at this track Open Hcp on March 14 over 1120m, 1.2 len behind Turk Warrior with 52.5kg at $10. Fully tested this time around. |
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| 3 | 52233 |
JAGUAR STONE
ADAM TRINDER 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG A Trinder, R M Webb, T J Bingley, Miss L Mathers, Mrs P Gaunson, Miss K M Heenan, C P Tierney, A C Moore, R J Bennett, Ms H J Boucher, R G Schaeche, B D Bone, M H Gray, Mrs H J Bassett & D A Butters Racing well. At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track Cl5 on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Perola with 56kg at $2.40. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at this track Bm76 on March 14 over 1420m, 0.5 len behind Romary with 58.5kg at $7. Sure to be in the money again. |
2 A DARMANIN |
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| 4 | 35311 |
ROMARY
TONY VIVIAN-SMITH 7YO GREY MARE 54.0KG Ms T Bennett & T C Vivian-Smith Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at this track Bm76 March 14 over 1420m defeating Perola carrying 58kg at $4.60. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track Bm68 March 5 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Sh'bourne Midnight with 58.5kg at $3.50. Consistent mare who will go close. |
3 CATHERINE VAN MUNSTER |
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| 5 | 21131 |
ZEWINNA
JOHN BLACKER 6YO GR/CH MARE 54.0KG J K Blacker, Ms P M Cawthen, R P Hammond, Mrs L Booth, C Booth, L Marshall, Ms S Powell, B Sturzaker, Mrs M L Gunn, A S Hamilton & J Marshall Useful mare. Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Hobart Bm68 March 23 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Goddess Of Rock with 58kg at $1.70. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track in the G3 Vamos Stks on February 26 over 1400m, 2 len behind Geegees Mistruth with 57kg at $31. Has claims. |
4 JACKSON RADLEY |
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NICCO THE GREEK
JOHN KEYS 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG J L Keys, M J Segafredo, R S Robinson, W A Lewin, H N Bradburn, L V Curtain, A Norton, A P Bester, O J Di Venuto & L Goss Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Devonport Synthetic Open Hcp January 8 over 1009m, 4.5 len behind Durazzo with 54kg at $31. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Hobart Bm68 July 21 over 1100m slow track defeating Youraway carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Later. |
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| 7 | 6x987 |
SAILOR
JOHN KEYS 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG D I Meaburn, A J Ring, M G Blazely, Miss H B Meaburn, Miss A H Meaburn, Mrs L J Meaburn & KZ 5 (Mgr: A D White) Useful type. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track Bm76 on March 14 over 1420m, 5 len behind Romary with 56.5kg at $31. Before that second last of 9 at this track in the LR Hellova St Stks on February 26 over 1600m, 115 len behind Durazzo carrying 59kg at $101. Risking. |
1 LAURYN BINGLEY |
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| 8 | x3121 |
CAPTAIN CAM
JOHN BLACKER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG B A Symons, D J Townsend, S J Skidmore, C A Moles, D J O'Neill, J C Donovan, L W Von Bibra, G McDermott & C Clements At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at this track Bm68 April 4 over 1200m defeating Lord Whitegate carrying 58kg at $1.80. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track Bm68 on March 14 over 1220m, 0.5 len behind Turk Boy carrying 55kg at $8.50. Others are preferred. |
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