Burnie Race 2 - Alwyn 'Snow' Merritt Memorial
STEPUPNDANCE (2) maintained the recent momentum last time out when she scored by 2 metres over 2180m at this track. Her recent effort is good enough to put her right in the finish. ALBERIO (5) scored by 3 metres here over 2180m last start, the second win from his past three outings. Has the talent to take care of this field. JEREMY WELLS NZ (1) is the next best after finishing third over 2150m at Carrick last time out. Include from the low draw. CAN FEEL THE FURY NZ (4) is worth some thought based on his victory over 2180m at this circuit two runs ago. One for the exotics players.

Driver: Kyle Pratten
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 19 m by Mary Mourne (2:41.70) in NR 50 to 54 on March 8 at $13. Decent effort last start. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $4.20 |
| 4/10 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Mark Yole | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | NR 54 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m (FT Fr1) at this track (2:52.60) beating Jilliby Jay Sea in NR 45 or better on March 1 at $5.50. Big chance again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:07.4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 53.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P G Ford | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (FT Fr1) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 12 m by Rocks Roy (2:48.40) in NR 50 or better on March 6 at $10. At the run before 6th (FT Fr5) over 2180m at this track beaten 11 m by Stepupndance (2:52.60) in NR 45 or better on March 1 at $3.10. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:07.4 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $3.10 |
| 5/11 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:04.2 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 48.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Sr2) over 2150m at Carrick beaten 35 m by Into The Harkness (2:40.10) in NR 55 to 59 on March 8 at $41. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 15 m win as favourite (FT Fr1) at this track (2:50.10) beating Puntarno Stride in NR 55 or better on March 1 at $3.90. Among the leading players on best figures.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 34.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Liam Older | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:04.2 | 0 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 28/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K Hargreaves | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start saluted by 3 m (FT Fr4) at this track (2:49.60) beating Kostyuk Leis in NR 50 or better on March 1 at $4. In form now and can go on with it.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 12 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:03.5 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | R L Hillier | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 13/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | J H Walters | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 15 m by Southern Luck (2:04.00) in NR 50 to 59 on March 6 at $41. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at Launceston was 3rd-4.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 14 m by Ashante Queen (2:43.10) in NR 53 to 56 on November 2 at $20. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 06/03/2026 | 124 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/2 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 1865m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 02/11/2025 | 33 | NR 53 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 36.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/09/2025 | 34 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 44.3L | $151.00 |
| 3/3 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 20/08/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 76.4L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/08/2025 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 56.0L | $101.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 19 m by Into The Harkness (2:40.10) in NR 55 to 59 on March 8 at $41. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (FT Fr2) over 2180m at this track, beaten 17 m by Can Feel The Fury (2:50.10) in NR 55 or better on March 1 at $4. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 40.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/3 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Placed last start 3rd (Sr5) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 11 m by Southern Luck (2:04.00) in NR 50 to 59 on March 6 at $20. Before that 2nd (FT Fr5) over 2180m at this track, beaten 15 m by Can Feel The Fury (2:50.10) in NR 55 or better on March 1 at $7. Finding a few ahead of him this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:05.6 | 5 |
| 15.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 20.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | E Arnott | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $20.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (FT Fr4) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 5.5 m by Rocks Roy (2:48.40) in NR 50 or better on March 6 at $14. At the run before 6th (FT Fr4) over 2180m at this track beaten 25 m by Can Feel The Fury (2:50.10) in NR 55 or better on March 1 at $6.50. This looks a nice race.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | M T Jones | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:05.6 | 4 |
| 26.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/2 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 1865m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 33 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | M T Jones | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:06.3 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Two back was fourth behind Can Feel The Fury at this track over 2180m in a NR 55 or better on March 1 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Rocks Roy at Launceston over 2200m in a NR 50 or better on March 6 at $11. Great chance to break through.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:05.6 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | John Walters | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $3.50 |
| 9/11 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | J H Walters | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |