Launceston Race 5 - Ladbrokes Quick Multi Free For All
MADDIS TIGER (1) was successful at his most recent outing by 3.5 metres in a far better performance at Hobart over 1609m. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Primary contender in this comparable race. STAR MAJOR (10) had been out of the money in recent runs before the latest appearance when he scored by 1.3 metres over 2579m at Hobart. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw. Ideally placed and is sure to be there at the finish again. WATERMELON SUGAR (11) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a head at Hobart over 2090m. Go again. ANOTHER NIEN (2) has a good draw, and he is the next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won a big 3.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Hobart (1:56.20) beating Thee Old Bomb in NR 65 to 74 on August 2 at $2.15. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | NR 65 to 74 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.15 |
4/12 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | M T Jones | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
1/12 | 06/07/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 75 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |
4/12 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $5.00 |
2/10 | 08/06/2025 | 14 | NR 69 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 25/05/2025 | 64 | 3-6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
7/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 39.6L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C V Castles | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind James Cagney at this track over 1680m in a NR 70 to 79 on July 27 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Triple Vinnies at this track over 1680m in a NR 70 to 79 on August 10 at $5. Drawn to advantage and among the chances again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
10/10 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $14.00 |
3/8 | 13/07/2025 | 21 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
9/9 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 08/06/2025 | 21 | NR 69 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
2/6 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | NR 68 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
1/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Johnjustice | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 4th (Fr4) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart beaten 8 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:35.10) in NR 75 to 105 on August 17 at $7. Others rate better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 17/08/2025 | 91 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
1/4 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 18/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 28.1L | $15.00 |
6/11 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 04/05/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $26.00 |
13/14 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 49.0L | $61.00 |
5/11 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 31.6L | $31.00 |
1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Conor Crook
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (10m Fr5) over 2698m at this track beaten 10 m by Anything Goes (3:28.30) in No NR on August 10 at $11. At the start before solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 20 m by Watermelon Sugar (3:13.00) in NR 75 to 105 on July 13 at $3.10. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 10/08/2025 | 28 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $3.10 |
7/12 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $18.00 |
3/8 | 29/06/2025 | 21 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $4.40 |
4/5 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
10/11 | 08/06/2025 | 147 | NR 75 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.4 | 0 |
| 62.5L | $8.50 |
11/12 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 99.7L | $3.50 |
3/3 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 76.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 60 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:35.10) in NR 75 to 105 on August 17 at $8.50. At the start before 5th (10m Fr2) over 2698m at this track, beaten 7 m by Anything Goes (3:28.30) in No NR on August 10 at $8.50. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 60.2L | $8.50 |
5/10 | 10/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 7.4L | $8.50 |
6/9 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $11.00 |
5/12 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
2/6 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
1/12 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $41.00 |
1/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 11 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:35.10) in NR 75 to 105 on August 17 at $6.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr7) over 2579m after racing wide at Hobart beaten 23 m by Star Major (3:10.30) in No NR on August 2 at $10. Tested again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $6.50 |
7/9 | 02/08/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $10.00 |
3/6 | 27/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $1.70 |
11/12 | 20/07/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 39.6L | $9.00 |
2/11 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
2/11 | 08/06/2025 | 7 | NR 75 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
2/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (10m Fr3) over 2698m at this track beaten 11 m by Anything Goes (3:28.30) in No NR on August 10 at $7. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2.5 m (FT Fr3) at this track (3:24.50) beating Lightning Dan in No NR on July 27 at $6. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
1/6 | 27/07/2025 | 175 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
2/3 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $16.00 |
6/10 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 28.2L | $38.20 |
2/10 | 19/01/2025 | 71 | NR 70 | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 8.4L | $13.00 |
2/5 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | B L McDonough | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $41.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (20m Fr1) over 2698m at this track, beaten 8 m by Anything Goes (3:28.30) in No NR on August 10 at $4.40. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2579m at Hobart beaten 7 m by Star Major (3:10.30) in No NR on August 2 at $10. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 10/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 8.4L | $4.40 |
3/9 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
9/12 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 24.3L | $5.00 |
3/12 | 06/07/2025 | 78 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
6/14 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 18.4L | $41.00 |
3/11 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.5 | 0 |
| 5.7L | $18.00 |
1/3 | 03/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 23/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite (Sr2) at Hobart (3:10.30) beating Just Tiger in No NR on August 2 at $3.10. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
4/12 | 20/07/2025 | 35 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $3.80 |
4/6 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $1.00 |
2/9 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
2/9 | 04/05/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
1/3 | 12/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B J Rattray | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 07/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Rattray | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite (Sr2) at Hobart (2:35.10) beating One Big Shew in NR 75 to 105 on August 17 at $2.80. Winning claims, even from a tough draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
5/10 | 10/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 7.4L | $3.10 |
9/9 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 348.7L | $4.80 |
1/12 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
1/6 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.80 |
8/12 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
3/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |