Launceston Race 1 - Faithful Park Stud Two-Year-Old
HEZA RIPPER (7) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid third over 1680m at this track. Has to contend with a very wide draw. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. I GOTTA GO (5) was responsible for a far better performance when second up last time out, finishing third over 1680m at this track. Meets a similar lineup so he can add to the sound recent effort. SOHO TUXEDO (2) should be at his peak for this. Finished second over 1609m at Hobart at the latest appearance a week ago. Sure to give the top fancies plenty to think about. TWILIGHT STORM (6) is a two-year-old filly from the K E Rattray stable on debut. Was not far away in a recent trial. Any push in betting will add to the confidence.
Driver: Todd Rattray
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Two-year-old filly (Ultimate Sniper - Rebeccas Copy) making her debut. Finished fourth in a trial on July 5 at Carrick over 1670m. Don't risk her.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 39.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Mark Yole
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Solid performance when a close second behind Rocky Stride at this track over 1680m in a 2yo MAIDEN on August 10 at $3.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Solo Safari at Hobart over 1609m in a 2yo NMT 1 LTW on August 17 at $4.60. Form sound and certainly one of the contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/4 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/07/2025 | 99 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2025 | 30 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jack Laugher
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Last start hung in on scoring up, 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 13 m by Solo Safari (1:59.60) in 2yo NMT 1 LTW on August 17 at $7.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at Hobart well beaten by Zoe Ella (1:57.40) in 2yo No NR F on August 2 at $31. Place claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/3 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 212.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 32.7L | $3.60 |
| 2/4 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2025 | 129 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 27/02/2025 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $51.00 |
Driver: Malcom Jones
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Began his campaign last start running was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 8 m by Solo Safari (1:59.60) in 2yo NMT 1 LTW on August 17 at $31. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 17/08/2025 | 147 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $31.00 |
| 3/3 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | M T Jones | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | M T Jones | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 98.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | M T Jones | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 65.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | M T Jones | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |
Driver: Rodney Ashwood
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Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind High Believer at this track over 1680m in a 2yo MAIDEN on July 20 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Rocky Stride at this track over 1680m in a 2yo MAIDEN on August 10 at $5.50. Fitter and ready to win.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 20/07/2025 | 107 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 32.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/3 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Howlett | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 40.4L | $11.00 |
Driver: John Walters
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Two-year-old filly by Capt Midnight out of Stormborn on debut. Showed ability when third at Carrick in a trial on July 5 over 1670m. Placed in a recent trial and a bold showing is expected.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | John Walters | 0 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: Rohan Hillier
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First up. At the last run he good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 1680m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.7m 2WNC beaten 7 m by A Dragon For Joe (2:03.30) in 2yo No NR on April 19 at $2.90. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |