Launceston Race 1 - George & Eileen Johnston Puppy Championship H Divi
OLD FENCER (7) has a strong winning strike-rate this journey here having won two of three starts. Recorded a nose win (26.45) in a Grade 6 last time at Hobart. Looks well placed and should feature. ROJO SAILIE (3) drew an outside box and was game in defeat when only 2 lengths from the winner OLD FENCER in third(26.60) at Hobart. Leading player again. HELMSLEY (8) has missed the frame at last two runs but could not have been more impressive a few back in his dazzling 25.56 win at Hobart over 461m. Has the ability and looks a key chance. TAPA DANIOR (2) scored by 4 lengths last time (26.19) in a Grade 5 over 461m at Hobart. Has already won two times from this draw.
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by 0.8 lengths at this track (30.30) beating Battersea in a Grade 6 on October 5. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.77 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.30 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.48 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.78 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,400.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.87 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.0L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by 4 lengths at Hobart over 461m (26.19) beating Fishing Yari in Grade 5 on October 8. Comes out of a hot form race. Worth following up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.19 | 0:26.19 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $4,370.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.95 | 0:25.85 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $15,220.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 4 | SPEC | $4,400.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.67 | 0:19.35 | 0:19.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 3rd over 461m at Hobart beaten 2 lengths (26.60) behind Old Fencer in a Grade 6 on October 15. Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.60 | 0:26.45 | 0:25.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.22 | 0:26.22 | 0:26.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.14 | 0:26.06 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 21/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 15/09/2026 | 8 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.41 | 0:26.01 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,400.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 31/08/2026 | 41 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Hobart to win by 1.3 lengths in 26.12, beating Old Fencer. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 6 on October 13 over 461m at Hobart behind King Gando beaten 8 lengths (26.34). Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/10/2026 | 5 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.34 | 0:25.74 | 0:25.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.12 | 0:26.12 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 6/7 | 01/10/2026 | 3 | SPEC | $4,770.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.29 | 0:25.58 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/09/2026 | 33 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 515m at this track. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 12/10/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $10,680.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.54 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $27.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/10/2026 | 2 | SPEC | $4,770.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.42 | 0:26.03 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 34 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:19.64 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | MDN H | $2,860.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.9L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Yet to break through in seven starts, the latest result a fifth (30.70) over 515m at this track. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.19 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2026 | 22 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.35 | 0:26.22 | 0:26.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,400.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:32.43 | 0:29.82 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 37.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.34 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score just four days ago over 461m at Hobart by a nose in a Grade 6. Can make it two on the bounce.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.45 | 0:26.45 | 0:25.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 08/10/2026 | 9 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.21 | 0:26.12 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 29/09/2026 | 15 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.06 | 0:26.06 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $15,220.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:31.08 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 21.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,400.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 31/08/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.49 | 0:26.11 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th in a Grade 5 on October 12 over 515m at this track behind Raving Lunatic beaten 8 lengths (30.51). Was strong in the market but finished down the track last time. Worth another try.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $1.20 |
| 4/7 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $10,680.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $4,770.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 24/09/2026 | 10 | GR 3/4 | $4,450.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.88 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $15,220.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.96 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 19.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 11 | SPEC | $4,400.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $1.30 |