Launceston Race 5 - Hillwood Sharks Football Club Stakes
TRIEDTOTELLYA (5) resumes from a spell of five-and-a-half months after showing some very good form last campaign, the last run being a fifth over 2200m at this track. Boasts a record of three wins from four starts when fresh from a spell. Will have plenty of admirers. NEON (3) made the most of the inside draw to score a commanding win over 2200m at this track last start. Has the benefit of another good draw. Primary contender in a similar race. BLACKBIRD MISS (1) can make the most of this draw and comes right into contention after scoring last start by 5.5 metres at Carrick over 2150m. LYNRYD SKYNRYD NZ (8) is next in line but might need a few good breaks from an awkward draw.

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Carrick and this track. Last start won by 5.5 m as favourite (Fr1) at Carrick (2:39.20) beating Maddis Tiger in NR 65 to 74 on March 9 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 4.1m on the pegs. The one to beat again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $1.35 |
1/9 | 23/02/2025 | 358 | NR 57 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
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 |
1/5 | 08/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | R L Hillier | 0 |
| 35.4L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 23/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J MacKinnon | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Carrick. Last start posted a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:42.30) beating Can Feel The Fury in 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's on March 23 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 2.5m on the pegs. Among the leading chances again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $1.45 |
1/8 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $3.50 |
3/7 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | NMT 4 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $14.00 |
3/10 | 16/02/2025 | 21 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
1/8 | 26/01/2025 | 189 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $11.20 |
2/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 21/07/2024 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | J C Duggan | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 45.6L | $101.00 |
3/4 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T E Rattray | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 7 m by Mynamesevan (1:55.70) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $5.50. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart, at the bell was 4th-11m on the pegs beaten 14 m by Beat Sweet (2:31.90) in NR 64 to 74 on March 16 at $5.50. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $5.50 |
12/12 | 09/03/2025 | 9 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 212.5L | $6.00 |
2/6 | 28/02/2025 | 5 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $2.70 |
2/7 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | ||
3/11 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $11.00 |
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 |
3/6 | 18/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | B T Jones | 0 |
| 16.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 22 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Hobart (1:55.00) beating Kenya in NR 53 to 57 on September 13 at $1.26. Well-placed and should be in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 20/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Olivia Weidenbach | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 64.7L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 13/10/2024 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | M C Howlett | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.22 |
1/6 | 04/10/2024 | 12 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $1.18 |
1/9 | 22/09/2024 | 9 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.18 |
1/8 | 13/09/2024 | 229 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | M C Howlett | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $1.26 |
1/4 | 02/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M C Howlett | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 28/01/2024 | 434 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | M C Howlett | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $1.20 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 14 days ago at Hobart over 2579m, and two back 7th (10m Fr3) over 2650m at Carrick beaten 35 m by Jorge Street (3:18.40) in NR 70 or better on March 9 at $61. Can't see him breaking a long run of outs.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 99.1L | $151.00 |
7/12 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:00.5 | 0 |
| 33.4L | $61.00 |
3/5 | 02/03/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
9/11 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 42.2L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 52.0L | $51.00 |
3/10 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $81.00 |
1/3 | 27/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 12th (10m Fr2) over 2579m at Hobart, well beaten by Ambiguous (3:12.60) in NR 60 or better on March 22 at $3.20. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.4 m (10m Fr2) at Hobart (3:14.80) beating Fleetwood Rock in NR 60 or better on March 16 at $3.90 at the bell was leading 3.6m 2WNC. Rates well on best form and worth including.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:00.2 | 0 |
| 274.5L | $3.20 |
1/8 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:01.1 | 0 |
| 1.4L | $3.90 |
4/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | C J Dalgety | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
6/10 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
6/8 | 31/01/2025 | 83 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
3/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart beaten 35 m by De Goey (2:33.50) in NR 70 to 79 on March 22 at $18. Two runs back won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Hobart (1:58.00) beating Mr Bondi in NR 64 to 74 on January 12 at $31. Will strip a lot fitter so watch for improvement.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 22/03/2025 | 69 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 33.3L | $18.00 |
1/8 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
9/12 | 05/01/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
3/9 | 22/12/2024 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $1.00 |
2/9 | 08/12/2024 | 21 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 17/11/2024 | 21 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $13.00 |
1/5 | 02/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | D B P Ford | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Sr2) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 25 m by Beat Sweet (2:32.50) in 4yo+ LR No NR M on March 22 at $101. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 30 m by Tough Shaz (2:33.40) in No NR M on March 7 at $81. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $101.00 |
6/8 | 07/03/2025 | 27 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $81.00 |
7/12 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $51.00 |
9/10 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 34.7L | $6.80 |
6/8 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $9.00 |
2/12 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | B L Davis | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
3/3 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 24.5L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 08/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | S L Davis | 0 |
| 96.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (10m Fr4) over 2579m at Hobart beaten 20 m by Ambiguous (3:12.60) in NR 60 or better on March 22 at $12. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite (Fr6) at Carrick (2:00.80) beating Major Lester in NR 60 to 64 on March 9 at $3.30 at the bell was 5th-10.9m 2WWC. Will not find this easy. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.2 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $12.00 |
1/8 | 09/03/2025 | 2 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $3.30 |
5/9 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $4.00 |
1/8 | 21/02/2025 | 19 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $2.25 |
8/9 | 02/02/2025 | 16 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $3.60 |
5/8 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $19.00 |
4/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 19.6L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 02/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | D B P Ford | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (FT Fr1) over 2650m at Carrick, at the bell was leading 3.2m on the pegs beaten 35 m by Jorge Street (3:18.40) in NR 70 or better on March 9 at $31. Before that 10th (10m Fr3) over 2650m at Carrick beaten 25 m by Nova Baxter (3:24.10) in NR 65 or better on February 16 at $61. Not on current form.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 34.3L | $31.00 |
10/12 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:03.9 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $61.00 |
7/10 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $101.00 |
6/10 | 02/02/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $101.00 |
7/10 | 19/01/2025 | 9 | NR 70 | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 10/01/2025 | 54 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:07.9 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
1/5 | 16/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 10/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | R | K A Williams | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (10m Fr1) over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 15 m by Ambiguous (3:12.60) in NR 60 or better on March 22 at $12. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2090m at Hobart, at the bell was 3rd-7.5m on the pegs beaten 16 m by Beat Sweet (2:31.90) in NR 64 to 74 on March 16 at $31. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.2 | 0 |
| 15.2L | $12.00 |
3/6 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $31.00 |
3/9 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
3/9 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | NR 57 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $9.00 |
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 |
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 |