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Hobart Race 7 - Metropolitan Cup
STAR MAJOR (9) has been racing well of late and added to a string of top-four finishes when off this row at Launceston at his latest appearance. Proven at this circuit and distance and is good enough to win a race of this calibre. WATERMELON SUGAR (6) has been hard to fault of late and made it three wins from his last four starts when successful at his latest appearance at Launceston, getting home by 4.3 metres. Has strong strikes rate both here and at the distance. Big chance. JUST TIGER (3) was runner-up to Watermelon Sugar when resuming. Fitter and draws well so can play a role. VANQUISH STRIDE (5) has been solid since a win from the back row three back so respect.
Race Time:11:24 AM
Saturday, August 2, 2025Track:Good
Weather:Cloudy
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2579m
1
We Salute You (1)3343721165
Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)12 mths 257: 33-29-36
Driver: Jack Laugher
9 yo B G
Sire: WELL SAID (USA)
Dam: ARTERIAL WAY (AUS)
Stats
Career257: 33-29-36
LTS$303,775.00
BMR1:51.30
TS73: 8-10-11
Win %12.84%
Place %38.13%
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 10 m by James Cagney (2:01.60) in NR 70 to 79 on July 27 at $6. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 12 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:42.30) in No NR on July 20 at $31. Not keen.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/07/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.5 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/06/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |
2
Angus Indiana (2)153939x104
Trainer: Freddy Taiba (Sunbury)12 mths 62: 14-2-9
Driver: Dylan Ford
7 yo B BR G
Sire: HESTON BLUE CHIP (USA)
Dam: KIMS A GODDESS (AUS)
Stats
Career62: 14-2-9
LTS$92,127.00
BMR1:55.26
TS1: 1-0-0
Win %22.58%
Place %40.32%
Comments
Last start stood flat footed and finished 4th (FT Fr1) over 2698m at Launceston, beaten 7 m by Gordons Bay (3:24.50) in No NR on July 27 at $4.20. Two runs back 11th (Fr2) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 30 m by Vanquish Stride (1:58.10) in No NR on July 6 at $7. Prefer others.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $4.20 |
| 11/12 | 06/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 30.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/06/2025 | 77 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 40.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 23.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
3
Just Tiger (3)38243236x2
Trainer: Charlie Castles (Wesley Vale)12 mths 29: 7-7-6
Driver: Charlie Castles
6 yo B G
Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)
Dam: WALTZ OF THE BRAVE (AUS)
Stats
Career29: 7-7-6
LTS$97,908.00
BMR1:58.20
TS12: 3-4-2
Win %24.14%
Place %68.97%
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m after showing early pace at Launceston, beaten 4.5 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:42.30) in No NR on July 20 at $8. Will be fitter for that hitout so could take the next step.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 20/07/2025 | 120 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/14 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/13 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/14 | 08/02/2025 | 48 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C V Castles | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
4
Stepping Stones (4)566x344123
Trainer: H P Woods (Broadmarsh)12 mths 108: 11-27-23
Driver: Heath Woods
7 yo B BR M
Sire: STONEBRIDGE REGAL (USA)
Dam: STEP UP AND PLAY (AUS)
Stats
Career108: 11-27-23
LTS$190,107.00
BMR1:55.90
TS67: 7-21-15
Win %10.19%
Place %56.48%
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Vanquish Stride at Launceston over 1680m in a No NR on July 6 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Watermelon Sugar at Launceston over 2200m in a No NR on July 20 at $11. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/06/2025 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/05/2025 | 84 | NR 68 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |
5
Vanquish Stride NZ (5)3458544125
Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)12 mths 103: 13-16-13
Driver: Liam Older
7 yo BL G
Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)
Dam: PEMBERTON SHARD (NZ)
Stats
Career103: 13-16-13
LTS$186,075.00
BMR1:52.02
TS8: 0-1-1
Win %12.62%
Place %40.78%
Comments
Won three starts back at Launceston over 1680m No NR on July 6. Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 10 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:42.30) in No NR on July 20 at $13. One of the players.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $1.00 |
| 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 |
6
Watermelon Sugar NZ (6)4109291811
Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)12 mths 66: 14-5-9
Driver: Mitch Ford
5 yo B G
Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)
Dam: PACING DELIGHT (NZ)
Stats
Career66: 14-5-9
LTS$163,457.00
BMR1:55.80
TS7: 5-1-0
Win %21.21%
Place %42.42%
Comments
Five-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Launceston and this track. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Launceston (2:42.30) beating Just Tiger in No NR on July 20 at $5. In form and could go on with it.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 33.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |
7
Blitzern (7)8954732203
Trainer: Conor Crook (Karoola)12 mths 69: 17-9-9
Driver: Jordan Chibnall
7 yo BR H
Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)
Dam: BLITZSUZY (AUS)
Stats
Career69: 17-9-9
LTS$229,400.00
BMR1:54.53
TS5: 1-1-1
Win %24.64%
Place %50.72%
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (FT Fr5) over 2698m at Launceston, beaten 6 m by Gordons Bay (3:24.50) in No NR on July 27 at $1.70. Can be thereabouts again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
8
The Shallows (1)1045036x39
Trainer: H P Woods (Broadmarsh)12 mths 114: 27-10-10
Driver: Brodie Davis
9 yo B G
Sire: SHADYSHARK HANOVER (USA)
Dam: EXOTIC ANGEL (AUS)
Stats
Career114: 27-10-10
LTS$305,155.00
BMR1:57.33
TS66: 18-7-7
Win %23.68%
Place %41.23%
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2200m at Launceston beaten 24 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:42.30) in No NR on July 20 at $5. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Sr5) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 2.25 m by Vanquish Stride (1:58.10) in No NR on July 6 at $6. Each way hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 12/14 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.2 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/13 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 11.9L | $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 |
9
Star Major (2)4911522244
Trainer: T E Rattray (Longford)12 mths 110: 25-21-12
Driver: Todd Rattray
9 yo B G
Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)
Dam: VERTIGAL (AUS)
Stats
Career110: 25-21-12
LTS$365,435.00
BMR1:50.20
TS7: 1-2-0
Win %22.73%
Place %52.73%
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 4th (Sr1) over 2200m at Launceston, beaten 8 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:42.30) in No NR on July 20 at $3.80. Finds a winnable assignment.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 5/14 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 14.9L | $8.50 |
| 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 |