Launceston Race 5 - Allen Williams Memorial
POST LAZARUS (3) resumes from a spell of five-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 2090m at Hobart. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Will have plenty of admirers. MCMAYHEM (5) finished second on debut last start despite galloping, beaten 7 metres over 2200m at this track. Must raise the bar but another big run is on the cards. PARTY BLAZE (2) is right in the mix after finishing runner-up for the second time in a row last start, beaten a head at Hobart. Ideally placed to go one better. VINCENTS RAINBOW (8) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at Hobart over 1609m.

Driver: Ben Parker
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Three-year-old filly (Soho Lanikai - Motoring Rivers) making her debut. Showed ability when second at Carrick in a trial on April 7 over 1670m. A bit of a push for her in early discussions is worth noting.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | B K Parker | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | B K Parker | 0 |
| 19.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Nikita Jo at Hobart over 1609m 3yo+ MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres second again at Hobart over 2090m same class on April 4. Racing well and is a strong chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
2/11 | 04/04/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
4/11 | 30/03/2025 | 44 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $16.00 |
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 |
3/5 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Barrie Rattray | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into second behind Okanui Beach at Hobart over 2090m in a 2yo No NR CG on November 2 at $11. This race appears well within his grasp.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 02/11/2024 | 15 | No NR | $58,800.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $11.00 |
5/11 | 18/10/2024 | 5 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $7.00 |
3/7 | 13/10/2024 | 9 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
5/8 | 04/10/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
3/4 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 16 m by My Mate Luke (2:46.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 30 at $51. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 45 m by Preparation (2:35.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 22 at $31. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $51.00 |
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 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
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Three-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, beaten 7 m by My Mate Luke (2:46.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 30 at $5.50. Racing in great heart and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 30/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $5.50 |
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 |

Driver: Rodney Ashwood
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 5 m by Nikita Jo (2:00.50) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on April 11 at $26. At his previous start 8th (Fr6) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 35 m by Bringsusjoy (2:37.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on April 4 at $21. Capable of a strong showing.
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 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
8/11 | 04/04/2025 | 173 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $21.00 |
2/4 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 13/10/2024 | - | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | R L Ashwood | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |

Driver: Paul Williams
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Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2090m at Hobart, at the bell was 4th-6m on the pegs beaten 14 m by Bringsusjoy (2:37.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on April 4 at $19. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 2 m by Seriously Sam (2:35.80) in 3yo+, NMT 2 LTW's CGH on March 22 at $101. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 04/04/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
2/11 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | , NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $101.00 |
3/6 | 16/03/2025 | 36 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 08/02/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 36.7L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | P R Williams | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | P R Williams | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 37.3L | $10.10 |
2/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | P R Williams | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P R Williams | 0 |
| 31.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
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Two back was well beaten into ninth behind My Mate Luke at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 30 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Nikita Jo at Hobart over 1609m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on April 11 at $9. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 11/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
9/11 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 39.1L | $6.50 |
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 |
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: John Walters
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 18 m by My Mate Luke (2:46.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 30 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 25 m by Preparation (2:35.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 22 at $5. Not a genuine contender.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 18.9L | $19.00 |
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 |
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: Hannah Van dongen
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 11 m by Nikita Jo (2:00.50) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on April 11 at $91. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 35 m by Bringsusjoy (2:37.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on April 4 at $101. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $91.00 |
7/11 | 04/04/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 33.5L | $101.00 |
10/11 | 30/03/2025 | 217 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 46.7L | $101.00 |
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 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 13 m by Nikita Jo (2:00.50) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on April 11 at $3.60. Before that, 4th (Sr4) over 2090m at Hobart was 8th-18.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 9 m by Bringsusjoy (2:37.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on April 4 at $8. Should be right 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 11/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $3.60 |
4/11 | 04/04/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
6/9 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 32.7L | $26.00 |
3/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 09/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 89.2L | $16.00 |
4/5 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old mare by Well Said out of Miley Rose having her first start. Showed ability when fourth at Carrick in a trial on December 2 over 2150m. Betting will prove to be the best pointer
Last Starts 139 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | W G Dornauf | 0 |
| 35.4L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | W G Dornauf | 0 |
| 39.5L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | W G Dornauf | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | W G Dornauf | 0 |
| 303.7L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | W G Dornauf | 0 |
| 47.1L | $0.00 |