Launceston Race 3 - Emery Lawn Care Pace
FRANCO VAI (1) made a solid impact on debut seven weeks ago, finishing third and beaten 7 metres over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Taking on a better field but he will benefit from that last run and is capable of running another big race. NIKITA JO (7) produced another strong performance last start when she battled on bravely to finish second over 2090m at Hobart, adding to a good third on debut at Carrick the run prior. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position. Finds a suitable assignment and can open her account. PARTY BLAZE (4) was in the money two starts ago then things went amiss last start when she broke and finished a distant retired over 2090m at Hobart. It doesn't get any easier but she is talented enough to be competitive. HES FIRST CLASS (8) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth when resuming over 2090m at Hobart on March 22.

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 2400m at Central Southland Raceway, beaten 7 m by Captain Amore (3:00.50) in 3yo+ on February 9 at $56.10. Likely improver from a low draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | B M Jaffray | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | ||
3/12 | 09/02/2025 | - | $10,910.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Kirk Larsen | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $56.10 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 45 m by Preparation (2:35.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 22 at $31. Two runs back 8th (Sr4) over 1670m at Carrick, beaten 45 m by A Shadow Of Doubt (2:02.00) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 9 at $31. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 47.0L | $31.00 |
8/10 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 46.2L | $31.00 |
5/6 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $14.00 |
6/9 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 28.6L | $41.00 |
3/3 | 27/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 25.1L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 26/01/2025 | 182 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 21.7L | $33.20 |
7/8 | 19/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 98.2L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 28/07/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 132.0L | $31.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr7) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 40 m by Preparation (2:35.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 22 at $12. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 1720m at Penrith was 9th-17.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Lasting Memory (2:06.10) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 14 at $12. Drawn well this time and expected to finish closer.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 22/03/2025 | 128 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 40.4L | $12.00 |
2/5 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | E Arnott | 0 |
| 46.8L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 14/11/2024 | 3 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $12.00 |
6/9 | 11/11/2024 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $23.00 |
9/10 | 25/10/2024 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Jim Douglass | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 62.7L | $6.00 |
7/10 | 14/10/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Lucas Rando | 1:57.1 | 8 |
| 14.7L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 01/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jim Douglass | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 23.0L | $41.00 |

Driver: Lachlan Dakin
Stats
Comments
Good run 4.5 metres second behind Kingoftheklondike at this track over 2200m 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 8. Failed to finish behind Iden Oliver on February 14 at Hobart over 2090m 3yo+ MAIDEN. Looks ideally placed.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Barrie Rattray | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | ||
0/7 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:01.8 | 7 |
| 99.0L | $4.40 |
2/9 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
4/8 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $20.80 |
3/12 | 12/01/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
6/9 | 27/12/2024 | 5 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $31.00 |
3/5 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Barrie Rattray | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Dornauf
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1670m at Carrick beaten 23 m by A Shadow Of Doubt (2:02.00) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 9 at $26. At his previous start 6th (Sr1) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 35 m by Photo First (2:36.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 2 at $12. Each way value.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | P L Dornauf | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 02/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P L Dornauf | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 33.6L | $12.00 |
1/3 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | P L Dornauf | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt (McWicked - Nola Mayhem) making his debut. Showed ability when fourth at Hobart in a trial on October 14 over 1609m. Maybe later.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | P A Ashwood | 0 |
| 74.1L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | P A Ashwood | 0 |
| 92L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | R L Ashwood | 0 |
| 61.4L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Sporty Chick at Carrick over 2150m in a 3yo+ NMT 1 LTW on March 9 at $1.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Preparation at Hobart over 2090m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 22 at $3. Winning claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $3.00 |
4/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 09/03/2025 | - | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $1.80 |
2/7 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Didn't impress first-up beaten 25 m fourth behind Preparation at Hobart over 2090m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 22. Winning prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 22/03/2025 | 120 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 27.2L | $5.00 |
6/7 | 22/11/2024 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | R L Ashwood | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 25.8L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 17/11/2024 | 15 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 02/11/2024 | 15 | No NR | $58,800.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $14.00 |
3/11 | 18/10/2024 | 110 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $13.00 |
3/7 | 30/06/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | R L Ashwood | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $12.00 |
4/4 | 01/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | K A Williams | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 18/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | T E Rattray | 0 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Hooper
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 30 m by Preparation (2:35.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 22 at $14. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 30 m by Photo First (2:36.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 2 at $5. Likely to be involved in the finish.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | MAIDEN | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | L J Hooper | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 28.9L | $14.00 |
3/8 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | L J Hooper | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 30.6L | $5.00 |
2/6 | 23/02/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | L J Hooper | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
2/7 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | L J Hooper | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $12.00 |
11/11 | 08/02/2025 | 40 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | L J Hooper | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $51.00 |
7/8 | 30/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | P G Meade | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 34.4L | $71.00 |
3/4 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 52L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Meade | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Always A Showgirl at Hobart over 2090m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 16 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind La Pierre at this track over 2200m in a NR 45 to 49 on March 23 at $7. Racing well and has to be respected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
2/6 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
2/8 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 27.4L | $13.00 |
3/6 | 23/02/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $4.20 |
10/11 | 05/02/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 56.7L | $51.00 |
9/9 | 26/01/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 200.2L | $101.00 |
2/4 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A Mifsud | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 03/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | A Mifsud | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
Stats
Comments
Returns to racing after a spell of seven months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation at this course and distance when eleventh at very long odds behind Weona Eagle. Has only trialled once and may need more time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 | ||
11/12 | 25/08/2024 | 9 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | W | Nathan Ford | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 46.6L | $81.00 |
12/12 | 16/08/2024 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 47.6L | $101.00 |
11/11 | 26/07/2024 | 278 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Olivia Weidenbach | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 185.4L | $151.00 |
5/6 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 72.9L | $0.00 | |
0/6 | 22/10/2023 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | M Yole | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
7/7 | 15/10/2023 | 35 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | G W Rattray | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 46.8L | $81.00 | |
9/9 | 10/09/2023 | 9 | No NR | $27,500.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | M Yole | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 62.2L | $101.00 |