Launceston Race 5 - Interstate Hotel Flinders Island Cup Plate (C6)
SH'BOURNE MIDNIGHT (6) just missed her first-up over this distance seeking the hat-trick. Should tighten right up following that outing and is proven second up. Darmanin sticks aboard and he rates the one to beat. LOVIN' BEV (8) hits the race and peak fitness and is busting to win. She has been heavily bet all campaign and sits at the bottom of the handicap. A live chance. GARCON D'ESPOIR (7) resumes and has the numbers if she's presented forward. Will come into her own over further, but he has won fresh and has to be kept safe. ADACHI (3) is racing well and will enjoy a soft on-pace run. He'll be around the mark.

Jockey: David Pires
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 14 months got back early 6th of 8 at this track Cl6 Sw on October 12 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Shy Guy carrying 59kg at $91. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Devonport Synthetic 0 - 62 Rating on June 30 2024 over 1350m, 6 len behind Eastcoast Miss carrying 57kg at $51. Faces tough test.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 12/10/2025 | 413 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | David Pires | 59kg | 1:25.05 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $91.00 |
6/9 | 25/08/2024 | 14 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2100m | Soft 6 | Chloe Wells | 56kg | 2:17.72 | 8-9-6 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
4/12 | 11/08/2024 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2100m | Good 4 | Chloe Wells | 53.5kg | 2:13.35 | 11-10-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 28/07/2024 | 21 | BM70 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2200m | Soft 6 | Chloe Wells | 52.5kg | 2:25.04 | 8-8-3 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
1/13 | 07/07/2024 | 7 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2100m | Soft 5 | Bulent Muhcu | 54kg | 2:14.96 | 11-13-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
9/10 | 30/06/2024 | 14 | BM0-62 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Mehmet Ulucinar | 57kg | 1:21.51 | 10-10-9 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jackson Radley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months led to the turn then faded ran last of 8 at this track Cl6 Sw on October 12 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Shy Guy with 59kg at $11. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track in the LR Hellova St Stks on February 26 over 1600m, 115 len behind Durazzo with 59kg at $101. Will need this run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 12/10/2025 | 98 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Erica Byrne Burke | 59kg | 1:25.05 | 1-1-8 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
2/4 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Erica Byrne Burke | 0:47.91 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 06/07/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Christopher Pang | 51kg | 1:38.72 | 2-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
3/6 | 22/06/2025 | 42 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 5 | Christopher Pang | 52kg | 1:26.43 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
4/7 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | Stephen Maskiell | 1:32.52 | - | 7 |
| 0.66L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 11/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Christopher Pang | 54kg | 1:40.88 | 2-4-3 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
4/6 | 27/04/2025 | 9 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Lauryn Bingley | 59kg | 1:42.12 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
3/4 | 18/04/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 53.5kg | 1:30.23 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Ganderton
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track Cl6 Sw on October 12 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Shy Guy with 57kg at $5.50. Before that won by a head at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 September 21 over 1350m defeating Whippin Piccadilly carrying 59kg at $2.10. Player on best form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 12/10/2025 | 21 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Daniel Ganderton | 57kg | 1:25.05 | 2-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
1/5 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Daniel Ganderton | 59kg | 1:23.12 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
1/10 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Anthony Darmanin | 57kg | 1:21.85 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
4/10 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 56kg | 1:25.15 | 8-7-4 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $4.40 |
3/6 | 19/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Daniel Ganderton | 0:48.06 | - | 3 |
| 0.66L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 03/08/2025 | 7 | CL5 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 6 | Daniel Ganderton | 55.5kg | 1:38.64 | 4-3-5 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.90 |
1/11 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Heavy 8 | Daniel Ganderton | 56kg | 1:28.75 | 3-5-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Daniel Ganderton | 0:48.45 | - | 3 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Codi Jordan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation won by neck Devonport Synthetic Bm66 May 4 over 1880m defeating Fashion Fox with 58kg at $2.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.5 len Devonport Synthetic Cl1 December 20 over 1350m defeating Carnelian Rock carrying 58kg at $3.20. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 1400m | Soft | Codi Jordan | 1:29.05 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Codi Jordan | 1:01.41 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 04/05/2025 | 23 | BM66 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Christopher Pang | 58kg | 1:56.95 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
1/7 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | BM66 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 58.5kg | 2:13.00 | 4-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
3/6 | 28/03/2025 | 18 | BM70 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Soft 5 | Codi Jordan | 56.5kg | 2:15.32 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
1/8 | 10/03/2025 | 17 | BM0-64 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Codi Jordan | 59kg | 1:57.93 | 3-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.60 |
4/8 | 21/02/2025 | 28 | OPEN 4 | $35,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Codi Jordan | 54kg | 1:38.28 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
4/11 | 24/01/2025 | 14 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 58kg | 1:36.85 | 8-8-4 | 11 |
| 3.2L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Cl6 Sw on October 12 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Shy Guy carrying 57kg at $13. The start before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Hobart Bm76 on August 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Furneaux carrying 52kg at $4.40. Thereabouts last time out. Risking.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 12/10/2025 | 42 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 57kg | 1:25.05 | 7-3-4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
3/5 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | BM76 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 52kg | 1:13.00 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $4.40 |
4/8 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 57kg | 1:27.63 | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $31.00 |
2/8 | 27/07/2025 | 35 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Heavy 8 | Lauryn Bingley | 56.5kg | 1:13.95 | 8-8-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
7/8 | 22/06/2025 | 65 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 57kg | 1:12.81 | 8-8-7 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
5/7 | 18/04/2025 | 26 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 5 | Jabez Johnstone | 58kg | 1:26.93 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 17/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Taylor Johnstone | 0:46.71 | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 28/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Good | Taylor Johnstone | 0:45.91 | - | 4 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Anthony Darmanin
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Bm72 on October 3 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Verbano carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track Cl1 January 15 over 1420m on a rain affected track defeating Sir Jag carrying 59kg at $3.80. Genuine performer who is going to be very hard to stop.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 03/10/2025 | 131 | BM72 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 59.5kg | 1:24.49 | 5-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
1/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1100m | Soft | Mrs Kylie Baker | 1:09.62 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 59kg | 1:28.99 | 5-6-1 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.00 |
1/14 | 11/05/2025 | 23 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Bulent Muhcu | 60.5kg | 1:40.01 | 7-6-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
3/7 | 18/04/2025 | 12 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1420m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 59kg | 1:26.93 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $1.40 |
1/9 | 06/04/2025 | 32 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Lauryn Bingley | 57.5kg | 1:26.28 | 7-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.95 |
2/9 | 05/03/2025 | 17 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 57kg | 1:24.81 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
2/6 | 15/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Good | Mrs Kylie Baker | 0:47.51 | - | 2 |
| 0.02L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shogo Nakano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Devonport Synthetic Hcp August 17 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Sushi Express with 54kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Devonport Synthetic Cl2 June 15 over 1150m defeating Simply Deep with 57kg at $4. Expected to feature and the betting will be key.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/3 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1009m | Synthetic | Shogo Nakano | 1:01.41 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 17/08/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $50,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Sam Kennedy | 54kg | 1:42.75 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Christopher Pang | 57kg | 1:21.94 | 2-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
1/10 | 15/06/2025 | 128 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1150m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 57kg | 1:07.96 | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Yassy Nishitani | 0:46.91 | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 07/02/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3 | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2200m | Soft 5 | Nozi Tomizawa | 57kg | 2:23.36 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $18.00 |
4/8 | 24/01/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | 59kg | 2:10.69 | 4-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
4/8 | 03/01/2025 | 77 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Nozi Tomizawa | 57kg | 1:38.54 | 5-5-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track Bm72 on October 3 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Verbano with 56kg at $2.15. The start before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Bm76 on September 14 over 1350m, 0.7 len behind The Spirit Of Zero with 54kg at $2.60. Very fit and should go close.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 03/10/2025 | 19 | BM72 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Christopher Pang | 56kg | 1:24.49 | 1-1-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.15 |
3/5 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | BM76 | $30,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Christopher Pang | 54kg | 1:22.00 | 1-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $2.60 |
3/10 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft 5 | Sam Kennedy | 57kg | 1:25.15 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
2/14 | 03/08/2025 | 158 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 6 | Jabez Johnstone | 58kg | 1:24.82 | 1-1-2 | 13 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
1/2 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | Jabez Johnstone | 1:28.39 | - | 2 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Sigrid M Carr | 0:48.17 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
7/11 | 26/02/2025 | 19 | G3 OPEN FM | $150,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | Lizzie Annells | 57kg | 1:24.26 | 6-2-7 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $26.00 |
1/5 | 07/02/2025 | 28 | CL5 | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 1390m | Soft 5 | Lizzie Annells | 54.5kg | 1:25.27 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |