Launceston Race 4 - Victory Images Photography Stakes
TOUGH SHAZ (1) is an in-form mare who has amassed three wins and one minor placings from four starts this time in work. Kept the ball rolling last time when she scored over 2200m at this track, getting home by 9 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw and can again visit the winners' stall. MR BONDI (4) won at this track two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 1680m at this track, beaten 7 metres. Each way value. DE GOEY (5) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Honest type who has won first-up in the past. Best figures read well so a winning return is on the cards. NANCESTIGER (3) is the next elect off a last-start win by one metre at Carrick over 1670m.

Driver: Mark Yole
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Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track and Melton. Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:41.70) beating Nova Baxter in NR 60 to 69 on February 8 at $1.30. Top chance again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $1.30 |
1/8 | 17/01/2025 | 21 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.12 |
2/8 | 27/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $1.33 |
1/8 | 19/12/2024 | 112 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.80 |
2/6 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 29/08/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 88.3L | $4.80 |
1/9 | 16/08/2024 | 71 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | A T McDonough | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $1.20 |
2/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 1670m at Carrick beaten 4.5 m by Nancestiger (2:02.90) in NR 64 to 74 on February 16 at $31. Gets her 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
10/10 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 48.1L | $101.00 |
2/9 | 02/02/2025 | 28 | NR 68 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
7/8 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | NR 55 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 71.9L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 29/12/2024 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 22.8L | $21.00 |
7/8 | 15/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
3/4 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
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Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 1.0 m (Sr3) at Carrick (2:02.90) beating Stir Me Up in NR 64 to 74 on February 16 at $7. Winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
4/5 | 08/02/2025 | 48 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 69.6L | $2.50 |
3/10 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | 3-5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.40 |
2/10 | 15/12/2024 | 9 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $17.00 |
8/8 | 06/12/2024 | 47 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 20.4L | $18.00 |
6/9 | 20/10/2024 | 78 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 65.7L | $81.00 |
3/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Ford
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Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1680m at this track beaten 7 m by Eureka Jo (2:00.10) in NR 70 to 84 on February 8 at $4.20. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:00.60) beating Smokescreen in NR 55 to 59 on January 31 at $2.35. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $4.20 |
1/12 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | M T Jones | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $2.35 |
2/10 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | 3-5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $2.40 |
2/8 | 12/01/2025 | 36 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
3/10 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.95 |
6/9 | 30/11/2024 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $1.50 |
3/6 | 18/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | B T Jones | 0 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 12/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | B T Jones | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
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Comments
Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 6 m finishing sixth after a quick start, behind Ooga Chaka at Menangle over 2300m in a NR up to 80 on October 12 at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:41.40) beating Nancestiger in 4yo No NR GH on July 7 at $1.05. First-up record is strong, including four wins, and can kick off with a win.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | R J Hadley | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $14.00 |
8/10 | 05/10/2024 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
7/8 | 07/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | J R Rattray | 1:53.8 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $16.00 |
2/10 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | J R Rattray | 1:54.5 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
7/10 | 24/08/2024 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J R Rattray | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $2.80 |
3/7 | 03/08/2024 | 13 | No NR | $80,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | R J Hadley | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $5.50 |
2/3 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | R L Hillier | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Nancestiger, who he meets again; when 60 metres eighth at Carrick over 1670m in a NR 64 to 74 race on February 16. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 61.2L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 02/02/2025 | 28 | NR 68 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 49.3L | $101.00 |
8/12 | 05/01/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $101.00 |
3/5 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 22/12/2024 | 21 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $1.00 |
10/10 | 01/12/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 36.1L | $61.00 |
5/7 | 24/11/2024 | 7 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 28.8L | $81.00 |
5/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Tough Shaz, a rival who he faces again; when 25 metres eighth at this track over 2200m in a NR 60 to 69 race on February 8. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 08/02/2025 | 27 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $61.00 |
9/14 | 12/01/2025 | 11 | NR 60 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2000m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:20.6 | 0 |
| 38.4L | $1.00 |
3/9 | 01/01/2025 | 17 | NR 70 | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
1/10 | 15/12/2024 | 7 | NR 59 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
4/10 | 08/12/2024 | 7 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $16.00 |
7/10 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $8.50 |
3/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
4/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | E Arnott | 0 |
| 28.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Reely Nauti at Hobart over 2090m in a NR 68 to 74 on February 2 at $101. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Nancestiger at Carrick over 1670m in a NR 64 to 74 on February 16 at $21. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
8/9 | 02/02/2025 | 21 | NR 68 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | C J Petroff | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 30.4L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 12/01/2025 | 11 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 44.4L | $21.00 |
8/9 | 01/01/2025 | 3 | NR 70 | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | P A Hill | 2:06.2 | 2 |
| 98.5L | $7.00 |
8/10 | 29/12/2024 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 39.5L | $101.00 |
1/4 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
7/9 | 22/12/2024 | 12 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $1.00 |
4/5 | 17/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Arvidsson | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well beaten after breaking at Carrick on February 16. Before that 10th (Sr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Tough Shaz (2:41.70) in NR 60 to 69 on February 8 at $101. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $17.00 |
10/12 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 30.1L | $101.00 |
7/9 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | NR 68 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $21.00 |
3/10 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $45.60 |
5/10 | 19/01/2025 | 9 | NR 55 | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 13.9L | $4.60 |
1/10 | 10/01/2025 | 14 | NR 55 | $8,000.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.2 | 0 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
3/6 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | J H Walters | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 28/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | J H Walters | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Pratten
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr6) over 2090m after racing wide at Hobart, beaten 10 m by Reely Nauti (2:35.30) in NR 68 to 74 on February 2 at $101. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart was 4th-9m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 17 m by Jorge Street (1:56.80) in NR 65 to 74 on January 17 at $81. Others read better. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 02/02/2025 | 16 | NR 68 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
6/8 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $81.00 |
13/14 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2000m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:20.6 | 0 |
| 77.4L | $1.00 |
9/12 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | T R Ford | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $61.00 |
9/10 | 29/12/2024 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 427.3L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 22/12/2024 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
1/3 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T M Madden | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when tenth at Carrick on February 16. Scored the start before at this track on February 8. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 935.9L | $1.65 |
1/12 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $2.00 |
2/10 | 26/01/2025 | 35 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $5.60 |
6/8 | 22/12/2024 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
7/10 | 13/12/2024 | 10 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
6/8 | 03/12/2024 | 445 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $3.10 |
5/6 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C A Turnbull | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 14/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C A Turnbull | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |