Launceston Race 8 - Ladbrokes Blackbook Pace
BLACKBIRD MISS (1) resumes from a spell of a year after showing some very good form last campaign, the last run being a seventh over 2090m at Hobart. Boasts a record of two wins from four starts when fresh from a spell. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Well-placed to take this out. ONEHANDONEBOUNCE (4) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at his last 11 starts including a second most recently at Carrick over 2150m. This should be an easier assignment so he is a major player again. AMBIGUOUS (9) was unplaced two starts ago then things went amiss last start when he broke and finished 14 metres away in fourth over 2200m at this track. Won't spend a penny from this draw but luck may play a role on the bell lap. Has the talent to make his presence felt. WE SALUTE YOU (8) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2650m at Carrick. Watch closely.

Driver: Rohan Hillier
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Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:43.70) beating Lil Ripper in 4yo+ NR up to 65 M on January 13 2024 at $14. First-up winner in the past and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 357 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 02/03/2024 | 6 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | R L Duggan | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 25/02/2024 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | R L Hillier | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.90 |
1/12 | 18/02/2024 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | R L Hillier | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $2.25 |
1/9 | 11/02/2024 | 29 | NR 60 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | R L Duggan | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 13/01/2024 | 461 | NR up to 65 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | R L Duggan | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
1/5 | 08/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | R L Hillier | 0 |
| 35.4L | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 09/10/2022 | 213 | NR 40 to 55 | $9,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | G P Kelly | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 398.6L | $16.00 |
2/4 | 23/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J MacKinnon | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
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Commanding win three starts back at Carrick over 2150m NR 50 to 54 on January 26. Last time out 8th (Fr6) over 1670m after being wide early at Carrick, beaten 17 m by Angelshavtime (2:04.10) in NR 50 to 55 on February 16 at $3.60. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
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 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 17.0L | $3.60 |
4/10 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $4.80 |
1/10 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |
8/10 | 12/01/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 29/12/2024 | 2 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
5/7 | 27/12/2024 | 14 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
1/4 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m fifth behind Spooky Girl at Hobart over 2090m NR 55 to 59 last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second again at Hobart over 1609m in NR 58 to 62 on February 2. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 14/02/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:01.2 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
2/9 | 02/02/2025 | 16 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | C J Petroff | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
7/8 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $21.00 |
12/14 | 12/01/2025 | 11 | NR 60 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2000m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:20.6 | 2 |
| 50.1L | $1.00 |
3/6 | 01/01/2025 | 3 | NR 55 | $4,500.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:01.1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |
3/10 | 29/12/2024 | 14 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
5/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 03/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Iden Lady Lincoln at Hobart over 2090m in a NR 58 to 63 on January 12 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Bold Centurian at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 56 to 63 on February 16 at $2.40. Great chance to find an overdue win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 16/02/2025 | 35 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
1/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $7.50 |
5/12 | 05/01/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 27/12/2024 | 14 | NR 50 | $12,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:05.8 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $2.30 |
1/9 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | NR 50 | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
3/8 | 06/12/2024 | 19 | NR 56 to 60 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $2.60 |
2/5 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Jones
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Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Carrick over 2650m, 7 days ago and two back 6th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track beaten 18 m by Tough Shaz (2:41.70) in NR 60 to 69 on February 8 at $91. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | G E Jones | 2:03.9 | 4 |
| 54.7L | $17.00 |
6/12 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $91.00 |
4/8 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | M T Jones | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
6/14 | 12/01/2025 | 14 | NR 60 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2000m | Neutral | G E Jones | 2:20.6 | 0 |
| 20.6L | $1.00 |
1/10 | 29/12/2024 | 30 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | G E Jones | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $15.00 |
1/12 | 29/11/2024 | 5 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
5/6 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M A Jones | 0 |
| 35.7L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 18/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M T Jones | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Ford
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten 12 m by Bold Centurian (2:46.10) in NR 56 to 63 on February 16 at $5. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 12 m by Nova Baxter (2:35.20) in NR 63 to 67 on February 2 at $6.50. Each way value.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/7 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $5.00 |
5/6 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $6.50 |
5/10 | 26/01/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $6.70 |
2/8 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
7/14 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2000m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:20.6 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $1.00 |
1/11 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | T R Ford | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
1/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
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Comments
Last start 11th (Sr5) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 19 m by Spooky Girl (2:37.40) in NR 55 to 59 on February 14 at $101. Two runs back 9th (Sr4) over 1680m at this track beaten 25 m by Mr Bondi (2:00.60) in NR 55 to 59 on January 31 at $61. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $101.00 |
9/12 | 31/01/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $61.00 |
6/10 | 19/01/2025 | 9 | NR 55 | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 16.1L | $23.00 |
8/10 | 10/01/2025 | 9 | NR 55 | $8,000.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:01.2 | 0 |
| 38.1L | $18.00 |
1/6 | 01/01/2025 | 5 | NR 50 | $4,500.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:00.9 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
9/10 | 27/12/2024 | 5 | NR 55 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2500m | Neutral | A C Collins | 2:06.8 | 0 |
| 26.3L | $51.00 |
2/5 | 02/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 13/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
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Comments
Last start 4th (FT Fr1) over 2650m at Carrick beaten 8 m by Nova Baxter (3:24.10) in NR 65 or better on February 16 at $31. At the run before 5th (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 11 m by Reely Nauti (2:35.30) in NR 68 to 74 on February 2 at $18. Among the major players.
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 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
5/9 | 02/02/2025 | 16 | NR 68 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $18.00 |
4/8 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $12.00 |
10/14 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2000m | Neutral | Paul Hill | 2:20.6 | 0 |
| 43.4L | $1.00 |
4/12 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 29/12/2024 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 35.4L | $101.00 |
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 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Comments
Last start then settled down to finish fourth over 2200m at this track last start. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1680m after racing wide at this track beaten 20 m by Mr Bondi (2:00.60) in NR 55 to 59 on January 31 at $16. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/12 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
8/12 | 31/01/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $16.00 |
2/10 | 19/01/2025 | 14 | NR 55 | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 1.9L | $4.00 |
11/12 | 05/01/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 32.1L | $2.90 |
1/9 | 27/12/2024 | 14 | NR 45 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 25.7L | $3.00 |
4/9 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | NR 55 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:05.4 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 |
2/3 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | D J McCall | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |