Launceston Race 4 - Ladbrokes Blackbook Pace
BEAT SWEET (6) recent form has been excellent. Scored at her latest appearance over 2090m at Hobart, getting home by 6 metres after finding the front throughout the run. Primary contender based on those recent efforts. BETTABLACK TIGER (5) scored by 3 metres at this track over 2200m last start, the second win from his past three outings. Meets a comparable field so he can keep the ball rolling. SUE NIEN (3) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 8 metres at Hobart over 1609m. NEON (8) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a head at this track over 2698m.

Driver: Rohan Hillier
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Better Exclusive (2:41.30) in NR 65 to 69 on April 19 at $21. Before that, 6th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 18 m by De Goey (2:41.10) in NR 70 to 79 on April 13 at $101. Leading contender.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/9 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 65 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
6/9 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $101.00 |
4/10 | 06/04/2025 | 9 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $10.00 |
6/9 | 28/03/2025 | 5 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $2.70 |
5/8 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $7.00 |
3/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
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Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following April 19 run. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win (Fr2) at Hobart (2:35.00) beating Donny In Paris in NR 53 to 56 on April 25 at $19. This race will be harder than that win. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/9 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR 53 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $19.00 |
11/12 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 27.6L | $31.00 |
4/10 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
6/10 | 06/04/2025 | 9 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $19.00 |
5/9 | 28/03/2025 | 5 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $13.00 |
2/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
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Racing consistently. Last start won by 8 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Hobart (1:57.90) beating Will He Pike in NR 57 to 60 on April 25 at $2.50. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/6 | 25/04/2025 | 12 | NR 57 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $2.50 |
2/10 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
1/9 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
3/12 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
2/9 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
5/6 | 23/02/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $1.90 |
5/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 29.1L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
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Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Hammer Dan at Carrick over 2150m in a 4yo+ 3-5 LTW's on January 26 at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 7 m as favourite (Fr5) at Hobart (2:00.80) beating Svitolina Leis in 3yo+ FM on May 5 at $1.24. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/6 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | 3-5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 70.6L | $2.90 |
1/8 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $2.20 |
8/8 | 05/01/2025 | 21 | NR 55 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Fast | Dylan Ford | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 233.4L | $4.60 |
1/4 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $4.40 |
2/8 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | NMT 5 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
1/12 | 17/11/2024 | 14 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
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Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:43.70) beating Jo An Jo in NR 60 to 69 on April 13 at $2.60. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/9 | 13/04/2025 | 162 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $2.60 |
1/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 02/11/2024 | 15 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 52.9L | $31.00 |
1/11 | 18/10/2024 | 56 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $1.24 |
1/7 | 23/08/2024 | 12 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | G W Rattray | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $1.30 |
1/8 | 11/08/2024 | 21 | , NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $1.35 |
2/8 | 21/07/2024 | 23 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C V Castles | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
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Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 6 m as favourite (Fr3) at Hobart (2:33.90) beating Montgomery Burns in 3yo+ 4-6 LTW's on April 25 at $1.26. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/4 | 25/04/2025 | 12 | 4-6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.26 |
3/9 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
1/8 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
1/6 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $1.18 |
1/6 | 02/03/2025 | 14 | NR 59 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.12 |
1/10 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 35.5L | $1.07 |
2/6 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2090m at Hobart, at the bell was 4th-6.1m 2WWC beaten 18 m by Tough Shaz (2:33.40) in No NR M on March 7 at $9.50. At her previous start 10th (10m Fr2) over 2698m at this track, beaten 45 m by Star Major (3:23.50) in NR 70 or better on February 23 at $7.50. In the mix on her win four starts back.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/6 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $9.50 |
10/11 | 23/02/2025 | 42 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 45.6L | $7.50 |
4/8 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
1/8 | 05/01/2025 | 21 | NR 55 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Fast | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 2.7L | $2.80 |
3/6 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 15/12/2024 | 9 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
2/8 | 06/12/2024 | 12 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $6.50 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Last start won by a head (FT Fr2) at this track (3:25.10) beating Demand Respect in NR 70 or better MANUAL PACERS on April 19 at $3.60. Tricky draw but among the main hopes again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/8 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 70 or better MANUAL PACERS | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
6/9 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $3.70 |
3/11 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $18.00 |
1/6 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $1.45 |
1/8 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $3.50 |
3/7 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | NMT 4 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $14.00 |
2/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T E Rattray | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
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Racing consistently. Last start won a big 7 m win (Fr5) at this track (2:42.70) beating Knock Out in NR 55 to 59 on April 19 at $4.60. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/12 | 19/04/2025 | 20 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
2/12 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
2/10 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
1/10 | 09/03/2025 | 37 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $1.90 |
3/12 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $12.00 |
1/11 | 17/01/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.45 |
1/5 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C A Viney | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
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Solid performance when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Killarney Dance at this track over 1680m in a NR 60 to 64 on April 19 at $2.45. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Beat Sweet at Hobart over 2090m in a 3yo+ 4-6 LTW's on April 25 at $16. Another strong performance expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/4 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | 4-6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
3/8 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 64 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.45 |
4/9 | 13/04/2025 | 71 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
3/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 20.9L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 01/02/2025 | 11 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $151.00 |
5/8 | 21/01/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 14/01/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
3/6 | 14/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | K J D Bloomfield | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |