Launceston Race 2 - The Bottle-O Hadspen Pace
VOODOO RANGER (1) ran fourth last start at Hobart over 1609m, beaten 4.5 metres. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Won't find this any harder and he can figure in the finish. FRANCO VAI (3) finished fifth last start, beaten 8 metres at this track over 2200m. Has ability and should be right in the finish. OUTBACK ROCK (11) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Hobart. CUZZY JUNIOR (12) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at Hobart over 1609m. Each-way claims.

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 4.5 m by Luvthat (2:01.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 9 at $1.35. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 22 m by Jilliby Randal (2:34.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 29 at $1.80. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.35 |
2/10 | 29/08/2025 | 455 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $1.80 |
4/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 31/05/2024 | - | $9,570.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 1700m | Fast | K Denifostova | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $16.00 |

Driver: Rodney Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 55 m by Jilliby Randal (2:34.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 29 at $12. At his previous start 4th (Sr3) over 1680m at this track, beaten 7 m by Obler (2:02.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 24 at $12. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 29/08/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Matthew Howlett | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 54.0L | $12.00 |
4/11 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $12.00 |
4/12 | 02/08/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Matthew Howlett | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 37.6L | $61.00 |
10/12 | 27/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Howlett | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
2/4 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Matthew Howlett | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Matthew Howlett | 0 |
| 16.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 8 m fifth behind Barbette over 2200m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on July 27. Will be a different proposition this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B M Jaffray | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
5/12 | 27/07/2025 | 119 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
2/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | B M Jaffray | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
3/11 | 30/03/2025 | 49 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $3.40 |
3/12 | 09/02/2025 | - | $10,910.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | Neutral | Kirk Larsen | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $56.10 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Began her campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 8 m by Luvthat (2:01.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 9 at $81. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 09/09/2025 | 282 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | E Arnott | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $81.00 |
6/9 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $61.00 |
6/8 | 17/11/2024 | 15 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 56.0L | $71.00 |
7/11 | 02/11/2024 | 15 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 33.4L | $61.00 |
7/7 | 18/10/2024 | - | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 35.2L | $41.00 |
3/5 | 13/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | S L Davis | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 01/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 11 m by Tullah Girl (2:45.80) in 3yo+ NMT 2 LTW's FM on August 24 at $101. Two runs back 9th (Sr3) over 1680m at this track, beaten 17 m by True Image (2:03.60) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 10 at $151. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
9/11 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $151.00 |
6/12 | 27/07/2025 | 44 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
4/4 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | John Walters | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 13/06/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 57.2L | $81.00 |
8/9 | 25/05/2025 | 147 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Lachlan Dakin | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $81.00 |
5/5 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 160.7L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 29/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 124.1L | $61.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly by Poster Boy out of Western Glory having her first start. Showed ability when fourth at Carrick in a trial on September 6 over 1670m. Looks a winning hope despite the draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 15 m by Rock On Playboy (2:36.70) in NR up to 39 on August 29 at $9. At the run before 5th (Fr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 4th-6.9m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 16 m by Sheza Mod (2:40.20) in MAIDEN on July 27 at $4.40. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 29/08/2025 | 33 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 |
2/3 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 35.8L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 27/07/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $4.40 |
8/11 | 21/07/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Heavy | Jordan Leedham | 2:04.8 | 7 |
| 45.3L | $7.50 |
4/9 | 13/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | B D Barnes | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 30.7L | $26.00 |
3/7 | 06/07/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $14.00 |
5/9 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 16.9L | $34.00 |
2/5 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brad Barnes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1680m at this track beaten 21 m by Kostyuk Leis (2:03.30) in 3yo+ NMT 1 LTW on August 31 at $51. Two runs back 11th (Fr3) over 1680m at this track beaten 25 m by Obler (2:02.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 24 at $10. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $51.00 |
11/11 | 24/08/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 15/08/2025 | - | NMT 1 LTW | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | W | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $31.00 |
4/4 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 1680m at this track beaten 21 m by True Image (2:03.60) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 10 at $8.50. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1670m at Carrick beaten 30 m by A Shadow Of Doubt (2:02.00) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 9 at $7. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
10/11 | 10/08/2025 | 154 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $8.50 |
7/10 | 09/03/2025 | 29 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 31.3L | $7.00 |
6/8 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | B L Davis | 0 |
| 74.9L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 08/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 147.5L | $5.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at Hobart beaten 11 m by Luvthat (2:01.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 9 at $31. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart beaten 40 m by Jilliby Randal (2:34.70) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 29 at $91. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $31.00 |
5/10 | 29/08/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 38.9L | $91.00 |
9/11 | 24/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $31.00 |
4/11 | 17/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |
5/11 | 10/08/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $31.00 |
9/12 | 27/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
4/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 12.4L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 72.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 5.5 m by Luvthat (2:01.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 9 at $4.40. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1680m at this track, beaten a head by Obler (2:02.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on August 24 at $7.50. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 09/09/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
2/11 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
6/11 | 10/08/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $18.00 |
7/12 | 02/08/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 45.4L | $61.00 |
2/12 | 27/07/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
5/5 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | E Arnott | 0 |
| 30.3L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 11/07/2025 | 5 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | G E Jones | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 37.0L | $201.00 |
5/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 43.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten a nose by Luvthat (2:01.20) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on September 9 at $19. Another bold showing expected.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 09/09/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
7/11 | 24/08/2025 | 22 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $6.00 |
8/12 | 02/08/2025 | 69 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 48.0L | $18.00 |
3/9 | 25/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $4.80 |
2/5 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |