Launceston   17 Apr 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Benchmark 76 Hcp 1120m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 14)   Rail: +9m 1200m-W/Post, +7m Remainder. (Pent: 4.66)  

Keen tempo headed by Thoros Of Myr. CHEROKEE DANCER (3) was an open class winner fresh then fifth in that grade latest. Comes back a notch for this and suited by the small field. Will box seat and go close. IN THE OCEAN (1) has been freshened since finishing runner-up behind Cherokee Dancer at the latest in open class. Boasts a top record over course and distance and is drawn to feature. BOLD INSTINCT (4) is a speedy type suited by a small field and is among the leading chances. GEE GEE ENUF SPEED (6) is a veteran mare fitter for one run back. Strips fitter and should be thereabouts. QUICKEN UP (5) has a good record fresh and a great record course and distance. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Cherokee Dancer can atone.
1 83422 IN THE OCEAN
SARAH COTTON
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S A Cotton
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track Open Hcp on March 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; neck behind Cherokee Dancer carrying 52.5kg at $1.75. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track Qlty Hcp on February 25 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Perspiration with 54kg at $4.40. Top record course and distance and drawn to feature.
2
KIRRA-LEE LANE
Purple, Gold Spots, Sleeves And Cap
2 2161x THOROS OF MYR
ADAM TRINDER
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
R G Schaeche, S Di Natale, C Persano, P W Smith, P T Collins, G E Schaeche, M Schneider, Miss J E Schaeche, Ms B J Peck, J H Schaeche, J M Schaeche & T B Schaeche
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len this track Cl6 Sw November 12 over 1100m defeating Popilita with 59kg at $3.50. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Bm60 May 4 over 1009m, 4.5 len behind Miss Keeds carrying 58kg at $5.50. Speed type who can give a sight at odds.
6
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Red, Gold Yoke, Silver Cap
3 13x15 CHEROKEE DANCER
ADAM TRINDER
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
W G Roser
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at this track Open Hcp March 13 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating In The Ocean carrying 54kg at $14. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at this track Open on April 3 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Perola with 54kg at $2.80. Racing well. Back in grade and looks hard to run down.
1
ERICA BYRNE BURKE
White, Red Diamond And Sleeves, White Cuffs, White And Red Diamond Cap
4 56463 BOLD INSTINCT
DEAN WELLS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs M Dezoete
Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at this track Open on April 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Perola with 54kg at $13. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track Open Hcp on March 13 over 1100m, slow going 3 len behind Cherokee Dancer carrying 54kg at $18. Nice effort last time. Speedy type suited by a small field and is among the leading chances.
4
CHLOE WELLS
Gold, Green Bands And Quartered Cap
5 6166x QUICKEN UP
ROWAN HAMER
6YO  B/BR  MARE 56.0KG
E Sakareassen, Miss C R Pyke, Mrs K A Goss, B J Goss, J R Collins, Dew Head Racing (Mgr: S L Aldridge), W A Hamer, J B Rockliff, J C Smith, K G Redpath, Mrs D G Pedley, R B Piper & S A Harding
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Hobart Bm68 January 25 over 1100m, 11 len behind Alpine Thunder with 58kg at $21. Previously first up; third of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Cl6 September 14 over 1009m, 3 len behind Cherokee Dancer carrying 58kg at $8.50. Good record fresh and great record course and distance.
5
CODI JORDAN
Red, Royal Blue Cross, White Border, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Cap
6 424x5 GEE GEE ENUF SPEED
LEON WELLS
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs L J Wells, Mrs L M Mitchell & Mrs M L Wells
Second run back. First-up after four months second last in a small field at this track Bm66 on April 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lady Galadriel with 61.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track Bm76 on October 29 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Crack The Shutters carrying 57.5kg at $26. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.
3
LIAM RIORDAN
Red, Gold Band, Quartered Cap