Launceston Race 4 - Nutrien Ag Supplies Stakes
TOUGH SHAZ (1) is an in-form mare who has amassed five wins and three minor placings from eight starts this time in work. Produced another fine effort last start when she finished second over 2200m at this track, beaten a nose. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Taking on a better line-up this time, but she is good enough to play a major role. DE GOEY (6) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Was again a dominant force last start when he scored over 2200m at this track, getting home by a head. Taking on a better field, but he is good enough to cope. SPOT RULER (2) is back from a spell and is a winner at this stage of the prep in the past. Best form measures up favourably, so despite the layoff, she poses a real threat. WATERMELON SUGAR (5) broke last start but still managed to fill a minor placing over 2698m at this track, finishing 6 metres from the winner. Each way value.

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second after showing early speed, behind Beat Sweet at Hobart over 2090m in a 4yo+ LR No NR M on March 22 at $1.65. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind De Goey at this track over 2200m in a NR 70 to 79 on April 13 at $2.20. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
2/8 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.65 |
1/8 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.90 |
1/11 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $1.12 |
1/12 | 08/02/2025 | 22 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $1.30 |
1/8 | 17/01/2025 | 21 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.12 |
2/6 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 11 m by Lets Go Lucylou (2:36.60) in 3yo+ NMT 4 LTW's on January 12 at $2. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $2.00 |
5/8 | 05/01/2025 | 21 | NR 55 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Fast | Charlie Castles | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 11.4L | $8.00 |
2/6 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 15/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
1/8 | 01/12/2024 | 7 | NMT 5 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
3/5 | 24/11/2024 | 105 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $2.50 |
3/6 | 11/08/2024 | 21 | NMT 4 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $1.22 |

Driver: Kyle Pratten
Stats
Comments
Meets De Goey again; when 23 metres eighth at this track over 2200m in a NR 70 to 79 race on April 13. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 23.4L | $101.00 |
9/10 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 50.2L | $101.00 |
4/6 | 22/03/2025 | 20 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $71.00 |
3/3 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 02/03/2025 | 238 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 28.8L | $26.00 |
2/4 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 07/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | M Yole | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 353.2L | $71.00 |
6/8 | 30/06/2024 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | M Yole | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $26.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (FT Fr5) over 2698m at this track, beaten 13 m by Triedtotellya (3:19.50) in No NR on April 19 at $41. At the start before good run when 3rd (FT Fr2) over 2698m at this track, beaten 16 m by Triedtotellya (3:20.10) in NR 80 or better on April 13 at $61. Can play a role 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/14 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $41.00 |
3/11 | 13/04/2025 | 35 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $61.00 |
5/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 | |
3/12 | 09/03/2025 | 49 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.5 | 0 |
| 20.7L | $61.00 |
4/7 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 19/01/2025 | 14 | NR 70 | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |
7/12 | 05/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
5/11 | 29/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 13.6L | $14.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (10m Fr4) over 2698m at this track, beaten 6 m by Neon (3:25.10) in NR 70 or better MANUAL PACERS on April 19 at $5.50. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 70 or better MANUAL PACERS | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
10/11 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 113.3L | $19.00 |
1/9 | 06/04/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $3.80 |
9/11 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |
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 |
3/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head (Sr2) at this track (2:41.10) beating Tough Shaz in NR 70 to 79 on April 13 at $5.50. Hard to beat again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
11/13 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | R J Hadley | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 45.7L | $16.00 |
2/11 | 23/02/2025 | 134 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $8.50 |
4/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | R J Hadley | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $14.00 |
2/3 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | R L Hillier | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 3.5 m (Sr2) at this track (2:41.30) beating Mr Bondi in NR 65 to 69 on April 19 at $9. Hard to leave out on current form. Each way value.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 19/04/2025 | 13 | NR 65 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
1/6 | 06/04/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
8/11 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $51.00 |
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 |
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: Mitch Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (20m Fr1) over 2698m at this track beaten 18 m by Neon (3:25.10) in NR 70 or better MANUAL PACERS on April 19 at $7. Before that 9th (FT Fr1) over 2698m at this track, beaten 15 m by Star Major (3:20.10) in NR 80 or better on April 13 at $41. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 70 or better MANUAL PACERS | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $7.00 |
9/11 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 06/04/2025 | 49 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $101.00 |
1/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 16/02/2025 | 35 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $31.00 |
12/12 | 12/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 114.0L | $26.00 |
8/12 | 05/01/2025 | 16 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Mark Yole | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $4.40 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (FT Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 8 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:44.60) in NR 65 or better on April 6 at $10. Two runs back 11th (Sr4) over 1680m at this track, beaten 35 m by Triedtotellya (1:58.70) in NR 67 to 74 on March 30 at $101. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 06/04/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
11/11 | 30/03/2025 | 21 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 32.7L | $101.00 |
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 |
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: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 11th (FT Fr5) over 2698m at this track, well beaten by Star Major (3:20.10) in NR 80 or better on April 13 at $101. Before that 10th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 85 m by Star Major (2:40.80) in No NR on April 6 at $101. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 117.8L | $101.00 |
10/10 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 86.0L | $101.00 |
11/12 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Olivia Weidenbach | 2:00.2 | 0 |
| 71.7L | $151.00 |
7/9 | 07/03/2025 | 12 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $21.00 |
6/7 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $91.00 |
7/8 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 45.5L | $101.00 |
1/4 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 16.9L | $0.00 |