Launceston Race 4 - Egg Island Hillwood Pace
MON SOLEIL (11) is in good form with top-five finishes at his last four starts, most recently recording a second over 2200m at this track. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw. It doesn't get any easier, but he is capable of another big performance. DIAMONDSNBLUE (7) had been racing in fine form then went close again last time over 1609m at Hobart, finishing second and just a nose from the winner. Finds a nice race and can go one better. SUE NIEN (6) is the next best after finishing third over 1609m at Hobart last time out. ALWAYS A SHOWGIRL (1) must be respected after scoring first-up last start by 3 metres at Hobart over 2090m.

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Hobart (2:37.70) beating Vincents Rainbow in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 16 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 4.2m on the pegs. Sure to be further improved and should pay to follow.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 16/03/2025 | 129 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.35 |
3/7 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 07/11/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $4.00 |
4/8 | 25/10/2024 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 16/10/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $5.00 |
7/7 | 09/10/2024 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
2/8 | 28/09/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Hobart, at the bell was 3rd-3.5m on the pegs beaten 5.5 m by Southern Luck (1:57.50) in NR 55 to 59 on March 7 at $6. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at Hobart, at the bell was 3rd-4.4m on the pegs beaten 3.5 m by Denny (1:58.00) in NR 54 to 58 on March 2 at $8.50. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
4/6 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 58 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $8.50 |
12/12 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
8/8 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | C J Petroff | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 48.3L | $12.00 |
2/6 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | NMT 4 LTW | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $7.50 |
6/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 74.6L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 28/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Fiscalini | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track was 7th-11.5m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 15 m by Southpaw Slugger (2:43.40) in NR 50 to 55 on March 23 at $26. At the start before 8th (Sr2) over 2090m at Hobart, at the bell was 6th-8.8m 2WWC beaten 16 m by Twilight Beach (2:39.10) in NR 50 to 54 on March 7 at $4.40. Has a low draw this time and expected to atone.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 23/03/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
8/10 | 07/03/2025 | 49 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $4.40 |
7/11 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $2.50 |
4/12 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Mark Yole | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $31.00 |
9/10 | 29/12/2024 | 21 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 52.4L | $21.00 |
4/4 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | D B P Ford | 0 |
| 29.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Parker
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Sporty Chick at Carrick over 2150m in a 3yo+ NMT 1 LTW on March 9 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Southpaw Slugger at this track over 2200m in a NR 50 to 55 on March 23 at $15. Rates highly. Solid claims.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B K Parker | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
2/8 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
4/8 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | 1 WIN | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B K Parker | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 16/02/2025 | 301 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | B K Parker | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $21.00 |
3/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | B K Parker | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
12/12 | 21/04/2024 | 22 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | G W Rattray | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 203.2L | $31.00 | |
2/2 | 13/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K A Williams | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 30/03/2024 | 13 | , | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | G W Rattray | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 78.3L | $16.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after a quick start, behind Southern Luck at Hobart over 1609m in a NR 55 to 59 on March 7 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Sports Wrack at Hobart over 1609m in a NR 55 to 59 on March 22 at $4.40. Likely to be 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.40 |
2/9 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
5/6 | 23/02/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $1.90 |
1/11 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $3.10 |
1/8 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $2.15 |
4/10 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | 1-2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $9.90 |
5/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 29.1L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Hobart on March 22. Scored the start prior at Carrick on March 9. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
1/9 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $12.00 |
2/6 | 23/02/2025 | 2 | NR 50 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
10/12 | 21/02/2025 | 19 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
2/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 29/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | J A Pace | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 6 m by Our Miki Diva (2:36.00) in NR 53 to 57 on March 28 at $5.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.8m on the pegs beaten 11 m by Neon (2:42.30) in 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's on March 23 at $31. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 28/03/2025 | 5 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $31.00 |
8/9 | 09/03/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 26.5L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 28/02/2025 | 5 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
4/12 | 23/02/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $31.00 |
4/6 | 14/02/2025 | 12 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 16.7L | $21.00 |
7/8 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 23.1L | $6.00 |
4/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Diamondsnblue at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 50 to 54 on March 9 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Imperial Laz at Hobart over 1609m in a NR 49 to 54 on March 22 at $21. Continues to race well and should feature prominently.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | NR 49 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
4/9 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $41.00 |
4/9 | 02/03/2025 | 2 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
2/5 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $1.40 |
5/8 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | NR 53 to 56 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |
1/10 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $4.00 |
1/4 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 23/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Luke Tabone | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Diamondsnblue at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 50 to 54 on March 9 at $1.20. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Southpaw Slugger at this track over 2200m in a NR 50 to 55 on March 23 at $1.30. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
3/9 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $1.20 |
1/9 | 02/03/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $1.12 |
1/12 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $1.85 |
7/9 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 31/01/2025 | 55 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | C J Dalgety | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $4.60 |
1/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Olivia Jardine | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |