Launceston Race 3 - Nutrien Ag Supplies Stakes
ASHANTE QUEEN (11) is in good form at present. Finished third at her latest appearance over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 5.5 metres. Hard to know where she gets from this slightly awkward draw. Big chance based on recent form. KARALTA ARTEMIS (4) has been a model of consistency of late and deserved his win last start, scoring by 7 metres over 1680m at this track. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish again. BLUE LABEL (2) deserves consideration after his last-start sixth when resuming over 2200m at this track five days ago. SMOKESCREEN (10) will be cherry-ripe after four runs back from a spell, the latest effort a second at this track five days ago. Include in combinations.

Driver: Mitch Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track beaten 22 m by Ultimaction (2:40.20) in NR 56 to 63 on July 27 at $41. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1680m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Sugarpova (2:02.70) in NR 58 to 62 on July 11 at $81. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 27/07/2025 | 16 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $41.00 |
3/9 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $81.00 |
10/11 | 27/06/2025 | 61 | NR 57 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 28.2L | $151.00 |
5/5 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 36.7L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 27/04/2025 | 8 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 34.1L | $71.00 |
6/8 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 64 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
7/8 | 11/04/2025 | 12 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 21.1L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 34.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Malcom Jones
Stats
Comments
Didn't impress first-up at this course and distance beaten 20 m sixth behind Octagonise in a NR 64 to 69 on July 27. Will be a different proposition this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 27/07/2025 | 91 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $4.20 |
3/8 | 27/04/2025 | 8 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $3.50 |
3/9 | 19/04/2025 | 6 | NR 65 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 13/04/2025 | 16 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.85 |
5/10 | 28/03/2025 | 565 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $2.35 |
1/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | ||
5/10 | 10/09/2023 | 7 | & Older | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | C V Castles | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
3/5 | 16/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | C V Castles | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 20 m by Sugarpova (1:55.90) in NR 58 to 63 on July 25 at $7.50. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 2090m at Hobart beaten a nose by Dressed In Gold (2:35.30) in NR 60 to 64 on July 13 at $26. Rates highly and looks hard to beat on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | NR 58 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $7.50 |
2/10 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
1/5 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 15/06/2025 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $4.20 |
5/11 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $8.00 |
2/7 | 18/05/2025 | 14 | NR 63 to 67 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
8/10 | 04/05/2025 | 9 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Olivia Weidenbach | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 38.9L | $7.00 |
2/4 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 7 m (Fr6) at this track (2:00.90) beating Puntarno Stride in NR 56 to 59 on July 20 at $6.50. In form and should feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 20/07/2025 | 9 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
2/9 | 11/07/2025 | 19 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $19.00 |
3/11 | 22/06/2025 | 9 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
4/6 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR 59 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
1/8 | 30/05/2025 | 5 | NR 54 to 58 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $4.00 |
6/12 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $61.00 |
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: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr2) over 1720m at Penrith, at the bell was 5th-7.67 beaten 16 m by Ima Queen Bee (2:05.50) in NR up to 63 on June 9 at $19. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at Penrith was 2nd-0.42 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Jilliby Fabio (2:03.10) in NR up to 80 on June 5 at $10. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 09/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $19.00 |
7/10 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
6/8 | 29/05/2025 | 23 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
10/12 | 06/05/2025 | 5 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Glenn McElhinney | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 41.4L | $151.00 |
3/9 | 01/05/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $2.60 |
9/10 | 24/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:15.6 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | K J Pizzuto | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Georgia Hayward
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, beaten 13 m by Ultimaction (2:40.20) in NR 56 to 63 on July 27 at $21. Before that was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1680m at this track, beaten 12 m by Royal Appointment (2:00.30) in NR 60 to 69 on July 20 at $101. Hard to have.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 27/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $21.00 |
10/12 | 20/07/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 12.4L | $101.00 |
4/8 | 11/07/2025 | 229 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $31.00 |
5/11 | 24/11/2024 | 7 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $4.20 |
3/12 | 17/11/2024 | 7 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $15.00 |
2/11 | 10/11/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
2/6 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 03/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 4.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Hobart (2:34.00) beating No Nukes Skipper in NR 53 to 57 on July 25 at $2.90. Looks hard to beat again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 25/07/2025 | 5 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $2.90 |
8/8 | 20/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 17.8L | $7.50 |
4/11 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $12.00 |
2/9 | 29/06/2025 | 2 | NR 57 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $16.00 |
4/10 | 27/06/2025 | 5 | NR 53 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $20.00 |
10/11 | 22/06/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $14.00 |
1/3 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T M Madden | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 10th (Sr2) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 23 m by Sugarpova (1:55.90) in NR 58 to 63 on July 25 at $13. Before that 4th (Fr1) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 6 m by Dressed In Gold (2:35.30) in NR 60 to 64 on July 13 at $10. Hard to have on those efforts.
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 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | NR 58 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $13.00 |
4/10 | 13/07/2025 | 2 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 11/07/2025 | 5 | NR 58 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $31.00 |
10/11 | 06/07/2025 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $31.00 |
5/8 | 27/06/2025 | 28 | NR 61 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $61.00 |
4/6 | 30/05/2025 | 75 | NR 59 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $15.00 |
5/6 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 11 m by Sugarpova (1:55.90) in NR 58 to 63 on July 25 at $7.50. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 21 m by We Salute You (1:56.80) in NR 65 to 74 on July 13 at $4.80. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 25/07/2025 | 12 | NR 58 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $7.50 |
6/8 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $4.80 |
9/12 | 06/07/2025 | 18 | NR 64 to 75 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $17.00 |
5/8 | 18/06/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $11.00 |
5/12 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $61.00 |
5/8 | 31/05/2025 | 11 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $9.50 |
1/4 | 18/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 17/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grace Jones
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 3 m by Octagonise (2:40.20) in NR 64 to 69 on July 27 at $9. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
6/9 | 06/07/2025 | 9 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 27/06/2025 | 12 | NR 61 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
8/8 | 15/06/2025 | 84 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 59.0L | $2.00 |
1/10 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 59 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |
4/8 | 09/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 20.8L | $1.95 |
1/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 18/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N McCallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.5 m finishing fourth behind Modern Jive at this track over 1680m in a NR 50 to 57 on July 6 at $3.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Fleetwood Rock at Hobart over 2090m in a NR 53 to 57 on July 25 at $2.15. Sure to play a major role.
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 | 25/07/2025 | 19 | NR 53 to 57 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.15 |
4/10 | 06/07/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 |
1/12 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $4.20 |
1/12 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
4/11 | 30/05/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
4/8 | 18/05/2025 | 16 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
3/3 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | T R Ford | 0 |
| 13.7L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |