Launceston Race 8 - Galloping Gourmet Tour Is Heading To Richmond (Bm68)
IFFYCOULD (4) stepped up to this trip here 9-days ago and did a good job to place after settling last. Has Newitt aboard today and is likely to settle closer. Looks ready to win. CHICANE (3) ran a much improved race beaten a nose on the synthetic over 1880m. He's trialled since and has run some tidy races this course/distance. Should secure a soft run and gets his chance. VINO NOVELLO (1) has been racing well enough, mixing trips and surfaces. He just missed three back here at the distance and has a 3kg claim which brings him into it. CAPTAIN MORGAN (6) was plain in the IFFYCOULD race but was a big winner at Longford prior over a staying journey. His Hobart pacing over 2100m before that was good, also. Maps well and is placed well-enough to feature.

Jockey: Jabez Johnstone
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Bm66 on January 7 over 1650m, 2.5 len behind Stone Cold Stunner with 57kg at $2.10. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Cl4 Sw on December 19 over 1350m, 5.5 len behind Mazzini with 57kg at $26. Has the ability and is among the best hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 07/01/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Jabez Johnstone | 57kg | 1:42.86 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 51 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Jabez Johnstone | 57kg | 1:20.93 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2025 | 12 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 59.5kg | 2:14.49 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 17/10/2025 | 19 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2000m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 57.5kg | 2:03.90 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2025 | 21 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 59kg | 1:58.67 | 6-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | CL1 | $26,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 59kg | 1:22.67 | 7-8-5 | 9 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 |
| 1/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Jackson Radley | 1:23.03 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Jackson Radley | 0:49.09 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Kirra-Lee Lane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by a head at this track Bm60 January 9 over 1600m in soft going defeating Sky Eagle with 57kg at $7.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at Hobart Bm64 on December 28 over 1600m, 7 len behind Daytona Diva carrying 57kg at $12. Expected to measure up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 57kg | 1:38.41 | 3-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2025 | 23 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Sam Kennedy | 57kg | 1:38.87 | 4-7-5 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | Stan Tsaikos | 1:29.45 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 05/12/2025 | 194 | CL3 | $28,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Good 4 | Chloe Wells | 57kg | 1:24.89 | 1-2-6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Soft | David Pires | 1:27.97 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1430m | Soft 5 | Christopher Pang | 55kg | 1:28.99 | 7-9-7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $35,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Good 4 | Anthony Darmanin | 59kg | 1:41.30 | 3-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | OPEN 3 | $50,000.00 | Hobart | 1400m | Good 4 | Anthony Darmanin | 57kg | 1:26.20 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Erica Byrne Burke
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Devonport Synthetic Bm68 on December 19 over 1880m, nose behind Original Glaze with 57.5kg at $4.80. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track Bm68 on November 26 over 2100m, 7 len behind Night Invader carrying 58.5kg at $6. A leading prospect.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 1400m | Good | Kim Moore | 1:27.21 | - | 1 |
| 0.66L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 23 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Erica Byrne Burke | 57.5kg | 1:59.29 | 4-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/3 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Kim Moore | 1:23.09 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Kelvin Sanderson | 58.5kg | 2:13.73 | 4-4-6 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/10/2025 | 12 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Christopher Pang | 59kg | 2:14.49 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/10/2025 | 5 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2000m | Good 4 | Christopher Pang | 57kg | 2:03.90 | 3-3-3 | 3 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | CL6 | $30,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft 5 | Christopher Pang | 59kg | 1:25.05 | 5-8-7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2025 | 77 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Daniel Ganderton | 59.5kg | 1:42.08 | 9-9-5 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 11 at this track Bm60 on January 14 over 2100m, slow going 2.5 len behind Johnnie Pinch with 61kg at $21. The run before that second last in a small field at Hobart Bm68 on January 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Johnnie Pinch carrying 55.5kg at $31. Ready to win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Soft 6 | Jason Maskiell | 61kg | 2:12.86 | 11-8-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Sam Kennedy | 55.5kg | 1:39.33 | 2-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/12/2025 | 23 | CL4 | $29,000.00 | Hobart | 1600m | Soft 5 | Anthony Darmanin | 55kg | 1:41.03 | 5-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | 474 | CL2 | $27,000.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Good 4 | David Pires | 59kg | 1:24.33 | 6-7-8 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1000m | Soft | David Pires | 1:02.72 | - | 5 |
| 5.85L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 04/08/2024 | 12 | BM64 | $50,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 2100m | Soft 6 | Jordan Childs | 61kg | 2:16.05 | 4-6-8 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 23/07/2024 | 199 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1700m | Heavy 8 | Thomas Stockdale | 64kg | 1:51.12 | 9-3-3 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 990m | Good | Billy Egan | 0:59.49 | - | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Codi Jordan
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track Bm60 on January 14 over 2100m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Johnnie Pinch carrying 58kg at $11. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Longford on January 1 over 2400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Captain Morgan carrying 57kg at $5. Would have claims at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Soft 6 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 58kg | 2:12.86 | 7-7-6 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | BM60 | $15,000.00 | Longford | 2400m | Soft 5 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 57kg | 2:33.91 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/12/2025 | 11 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2100m | Soft 5 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 57kg | 2:15.54 | 3-3-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 12 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 55.5kg | 2:13.15 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/11/2025 | 13 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 51.5kg | 1:37.43 | 8-9-9 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/11/2025 | 10 | CL1 | $25,000.00 | Hobart | 2050m | Soft 6 | Kirra-Lee Lane | 55kg | 2:11.43 | 4-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 800m | Soft | Kirra-Lee Lane | 0:47.34 | - | 1 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 800m | Soft | Bulent Muhcu | 0:46.12 | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chloe Wells
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track Bm60 on January 14 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Johnnie Pinch with 58kg at $16. Before that came from midfield and scored a big 4 len win at Longford January 1 over 2400m on a soft track defeating Zurich carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Is well in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Soft 6 | Chloe Wells | 58kg | 2:12.86 | 10-10-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | BM60 | $15,000.00 | Longford | 2400m | Soft 5 | Chloe Wells | 58.5kg | 2:33.91 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 14/12/2025 | 11 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2100m | Soft 5 | Kelvin Sanderson | 58.5kg | 2:15.54 | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Bulent Muhcu | 59kg | 2:13.15 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Bulent Muhcu | 55kg | 2:13.73 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/11/2025 | 19 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Good 4 | David Pires | 59.5kg | 1:38.71 | 6-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Lauryn Bingley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months got back early 8th of 11 at this track Bm60 on January 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Royal Dispatch carrying 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track Bm64 on October 29 over 2100m, 5 len behind Vino Novello with 57.5kg at $7. Passing here.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 09/01/2026 | 66 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Troy Baker | 58.5kg | 1:38.41 | 10-10-8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/3 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1350m | Synthetic | Kim Moore | 1:24.99 | - | 1 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | 6 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2020m | Soft 7 | David Pires | 58.5kg | 2:10.77 | 7-7-3 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 29/10/2025 | 17 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Codi Jordan | 57.5kg | 2:14.49 | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/10/2025 | 212 | BM60 | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1600m | Soft 5 | Georgie Catania | 59.5kg | 1:39.23 | 6-8-10 | 9 |
| 7.2L | $20.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1400m | Soft | Erica Byrne Burke | 1:31.75 | - | 3 |
| 4.85L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 14/03/2025 | 16 | Qlty | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2450m | Good 4 | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 2:41.49 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/14 | 26/02/2025 | 10 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Launceston | 2100m | Good 4 | Lauryn Bingley | 54kg | 2:11.78 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Shayleigh Ingelse
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up of 7 at Longford on January 1 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Baybougg carrying 58kg at $31. Second run from a spell in a small field at Devonport Synthetic Bm66 on January 7 over 1650m, 3 len behind Stone Cold Stunner with 52kg at $21. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | BM66 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Shayleigh Ingelse | 52kg | 1:42.86 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 102 | BM60 | $15,000.00 | Longford | 1400m | Soft 5 | Shayleigh Ingelse | 58kg | 1:25.13 | 5-3-6 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | BM76 | $30,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Lizzie Annells | 54kg | 1:56.50 | 3-3-5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | BM68 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Jabez Johnstone | 54kg | 1:58.71 | 4-3-6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/08/2025 | 35 | BM62 | $20,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1650m | Synthetic | Jabez Johnstone | 54.5kg | 1:41.80 | 2-4-6 | 10 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2025 | 21 | BM64 | $25,000.00 | Devonport Synthetic | 1880m | Synthetic | Jabez Johnstone | 53kg | 1:59.37 | 2-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 1400m | Good | Lauryn Bingley | 1:24.58 | - | 1 |
| 4.05L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 04/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Longford | 1400m | Good | Ismail Toker | 1:24.66 | - | 6 |
| 24.5L | $0.00 |