Launceston Race 5 - Bevan Lees Butchery Stakes
SABINE (1) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 1.3 metres from the winner in second over 1680m at this track. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role. KARALTA ARTEMIS (4) was unplaced two starts ago, then things went amiss last start when he broke and finished 8 metres away in fourth over 2200m at this track. Meets a similar lineup so he is sure to be a force if the manners improve. COUGAR EXPRESS (2) is better than his last-start seventh over 1609m at Hobart. PUNTARNO STRIDE (8) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good second over 1609m at Hobart two runs back.

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Mon Soleil at this track over 2200m in a NR 50 to 54 on April 13 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second behind Mon Soleil at this track over 1680m in a NR 50 to 54 on April 19 at $5.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 13/04/2025 | 22 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $4.80 |
4/9 | 22/03/2025 | 27 | NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $5.50 |
3/12 | 23/02/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 16/02/2025 | 16 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
2/8 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $4.60 |
1/5 | 20/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | T E Rattray | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 09/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | C V Castles | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 15 m by Iden Oliver (1:57.80) in 3yo+ 1-3 LTW's on April 25 at $4. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2090m after showing early pace at Hobart beaten 5 m by Justify (2:37.40) in 3yo+ NMT 4 LTW's on April 18 at $4.40. Better than last start and from a low draw gets his chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 25/04/2025 | 7 | 1-3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $4.00 |
3/6 | 18/04/2025 | 5 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $4.40 |
5/7 | 13/04/2025 | 146 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
5/9 | 18/11/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 61 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $2.80 |
2/9 | 11/11/2024 | 5 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
5/8 | 06/11/2024 | 8 | NR 55 to 61 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.85 |
4/9 | 29/10/2024 | 19 | NR 55 to 70 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $23.00 |
1/9 | 15/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1680m at this track, beaten 10 m by Southpaw Slugger (2:02.50) in NR 55 to 59 on April 13 at $19. Two runs back 11th (Fr5) over 2200m after racing wide at this track, beaten 22 m by Impulze (2:44.10) in NR 53 to 57 on November 3 at $34. Has fared much better at the draw and should bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 13/04/2025 | 161 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $19.00 |
11/12 | 03/11/2024 | 16 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |
4/11 | 18/10/2024 | 12 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $10.00 |
8/12 | 06/10/2024 | 7 | NR 59 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
2/7 | 29/09/2024 | 7 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $21.00 |
3/7 | 22/09/2024 | 35 | 3-5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B J Rattray | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 13/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T E Rattray | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 8 m by No Nukes Skipper (2:45.30) in NR 53 to 57 on April 6 at $5. Before that, 5th (Sr3) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 5 m by Sports Wrack (1:55.90) in NR 55 to 59 on March 22 at $17. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
5/12 | 22/03/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
6/10 | 09/03/2025 | 29 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $31.00 |
10/12 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 34.9L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 25.9L | $56.60 |
10/10 | 19/01/2025 | 9 | NR 55 | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 174.3L | $18.00 |
1/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 27/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K E Rattray | 0 |
| 29.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, beaten 35 m by Mon Soleil (2:42.70) in NR 50 to 54 on April 13 at $31. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten 20 m by Watch It Happen (2:42.00) in NR 55 to 59 on March 30 at $9. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | J D White | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 32.8L | $31.00 |
8/12 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $9.00 |
5/10 | 23/03/2025 | 35 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $11.00 |
1/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:04.3 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 02/02/2025 | 35 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.30 |
3/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 29/12/2024 | 21 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $10.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 4.5 m by Aishabeach (1:57.50) in NR 50 to 52 on April 25 at $20. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 9 m by Donny In Paris (2:35.90) in NR 49 to 52 on April 18 at $4.20. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 25/04/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $20.00 |
4/7 | 18/04/2025 | 5 | NR 49 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $4.20 |
7/10 | 13/04/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
4/6 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $4.60 |
1/8 | 28/03/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
8/12 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
6/10 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
1/4 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 08/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 11th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Watch It Happen (2:42.00) in NR 55 to 59 on March 30 at $61. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Hobart beaten 12 m by Mynamesevan (1:55.70) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $31. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
11/12 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 105.2L | $61.00 |
7/9 | 22/03/2025 | 29 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $31.00 |
2/4 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | NR 57 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 90.2L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 16/02/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 02/02/2025 | 16 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $3.40 |
2/8 | 17/01/2025 | 5 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 18 m by Keepers Ideal (2:42.70) in NR 55 to 59 on April 19 at $12. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at Hobart, at the bell was 4th-8.1m on the pegs beaten 10 m by Denny (1:55.10) in NR 58 to 62 on April 11 at $8. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $12.00 |
2/8 | 11/04/2025 | 5 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
5/8 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $16.00 |
4/10 | 23/03/2025 | 1 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Ford | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
7/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $16.00 |
3/8 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
1/5 | 27/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C R Bell | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
3/13 | 10/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr5) over 1680m at this track beaten 19 m by Mon Soleil (2:02.00) in NR 50 to 54 on April 19 at $41. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1680m at this track, beaten 9 m by Southpaw Slugger (2:02.50) in NR 55 to 59 on April 13 at $21. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $41.00 |
5/10 | 13/04/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 06/04/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
5/12 | 30/03/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
11/12 | 22/03/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $6.00 |
4/6 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 12/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 31/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | W | Liam Older | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |