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Launceston Race 8 - Ladbrokes Odds Surge Stakes

WATERMELON SUGAR (5) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at his last five starts including a third most recently at Hobart over 2090m. His recent form is good enough to win a race of this calibre. GLENLEDI ELVIS (4) had to call on all reserves to score at the most recent appearance over 2200m at this track, getting home by just a head. Primary contender in this comparable race. VANQUISH STRIDE (6) is the next best after finishing runner-up over 2090m at Hobart last time out. MADDIS TIGER (2) must be respected after scoring last start by 6 metres at this track over 1680m.

Race Time:10:49 AM
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Track:Good
Weather:Showers
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2200m
1
Silk
Triple Vinnies (1)x011727135
Trainer: D B P Ford (Brighton)12 mths 36: 10-3-6

Driver: Dylan Ford

4 yo B G
Sire: VINCENT (AUS)
Dam: THREE GOLD BARS (AUS)

Stats

Career36: 10-3-6
LTS$69,409.00
BMR1:54.70
TS6: 1-1-0
Win %27.78%
Place %52.78%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m fifth behind Glenledi Elvis at this track over 2200m No NR last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres third at Hobart over 2090m in NR 75 to 105 on August 17. Sure to be thereabouts.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/831/08/202514No NR$12,000.00Launceston2200mNeutralDylan Ford2:02.52
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Keayang Fitzy
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
4.2L$8.00
3/917/08/20257NR 75 to 105$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralDylan Ford1:59.41
  • 1. Watermelon Sugar NZ
  • 2. One Big Shew
  • 3. Triple Vinnies
4.1L$5.00
1/710/08/202514NR 70 to 79$9,700.00Launceston1680mNeutralDylan Ford1:57.62
  • 1. Triple Vinnies
  • 2. Royal Appointment
  • 3. Another Nien
0.2L$3.40
7/1027/07/202521NR 70 to 79$9,700.00Launceston1680mNeutralDylan Ford1:56.52
  • 1. James Cagney NZ
  • 2. Hammer Dan
  • 3. Bettablack Tiger
13.0L$5.50
2/1206/07/20257NR 64 to 75$9,700.00Launceston2200mNeutralT R Ford1:58.01
  • 1. Maddis Tiger NZ
  • 2. Triple Vinnies
  • 3. James Cagney NZ
3.2L$7.50
7/829/06/202514NR 75 to 105$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralDylan Ford1:57.93
  • 1. Watermelon Sugar NZ
  • 2. The Chancer
  • 3. Glenledi Elvis NZ
19.4L$2.10
1/412/05/2025-Trial$0.00Hobart2090mDylan Ford0
  • 1. Triple Vinnies
  • 2. Diamonds N Cash NZ
  • 3. Lets Go Lucylou
22.7L$0.00
1/328/04/2025-Trial$0.00Hobart2090mDylan Ford0
  • 1. Triple Vinnies
  • 2. Denny NZ
  • 3. Ashante Queen
4.7L$0.00
2
Silk
Maddis Tiger NZ (2)3x22414141
Trainer: Charlie Castles (Wesley Vale)12 mths 31: 9-6-3

Driver: Charlie Castles

5 yo BR H
Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)
Dam: TIGERS LADY (NZ)

Stats

Career31: 9-6-3
LTS$80,272.00
BMR1:55.10
TS11: 4-3-0
Win %29.03%
Place %58.06%

Comments

Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 6 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:00.20) beating Lou Baby in NR 70 to 79 on August 31 at $7. Will benefit from inside draw. Expected to be competitive again.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/831/08/20257NR 70 to 79$9,700.00Launceston1680mNeutralGareth Rattray1:55.13
  • 1. Maddis Tiger NZ
  • 2. Lou Baby NZ
  • 3. We Salute You
6.3L$7.00
4/824/08/202522No NR$12,000.00Launceston1680mNeutralCharlie Castles1:54.81
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Star Major
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
2.3L$4.60
1/802/08/202513NR 65 to 74$12,000.00Hobart1609mNeutralCharlie Castles1:56.21
  • 1. Maddis Tiger NZ
  • 2. Thee Old Bomb NZ
  • 3. Rubins Plight, Royal Appointment
3.7L$2.15
4/1220/07/202514NR 60 to 69$9,700.00Launceston1680mNeutralM T Jones1:55.25
  • 1. Royal Appointment
  • 2. Montgomery Burns NZ
  • 3. Sugarpova NZ
6.0L$9.00
1/1206/07/202514NR 64 to 75$9,700.00Launceston2200mNeutralCharlie Castles1:58.01
  • 1. Maddis Tiger NZ
  • 2. Triple Vinnies
  • 3. James Cagney NZ
3.2L$4.00
4/1222/06/202514NR 64 to 69$9,700.00Launceston1680mNeutralLachlan Dakin1:55.83
  • 1. Octagonise
  • 2. Royal Appointment
  • 3. Indelible
5.9L$5.00
7/707/04/2025-Trial$0.00Carrick2150mGoodCharlie Castles0
  • 1. Serengeti Sunrise
  • 2. Mista Eagle
  • 3. Montgomery Burns NZ
39.6L$0.00
1/401/07/2024-Trial$0.00Carrick2150mGoodC V Castles0
  • 1. Maddis Tiger NZ
  • 2. Hy On A Hill
  • 3. Wild Rummy
8.7L$0.00
3
Silk
Keayang Fitzy (3)50866x4524
Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)12 mths 51: 14-8-6

Driver: Mitch Ford

6 yo BR H
Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)
Dam: EMMA JADE (AUS)

Stats

Career51: 14-8-6
LTS$121,853.00
BMR1:56.20
TS23: 6-4-2
Win %27.45%
Place %54.90%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2090m after showing early pace at Hobart, beaten 8 m by Star Major (2:35.10) in No NR on September 9 at $8. At the run before solid effort when 2nd (FT Fr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten a head by Glenledi Elvis (2:48.30) in No NR on August 31 at $5.50. Strong claims on what we have seen lately.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/709/09/20259No NR$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralMark Yole1:59.44
  • 1. Star Major
  • 2. Vanquish Stride NZ
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
8.1L$8.00
2/831/08/20257No NR$12,000.00Launceston2200mNeutralMark Yole2:02.55
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Keayang Fitzy
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
0.2L$5.50
5/824/08/20257No NR$12,000.00Launceston1680mNeutralMark Yole1:54.83
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Star Major
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
5.8L$13.00
4/917/08/202591NR 75 to 105$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralJack Laugher1:59.44
  • 1. Watermelon Sugar NZ
  • 2. One Big Shew
  • 3. Triple Vinnies
8.3L$7.00
1/409/08/2025-Trial$0.00Carrick2150mGoodJack Laugher0
  • 1. Keayang Fitzy
  • 2. Huli Nien
  • 3. National News NZ
3.8L$0.00
6/718/05/20257No NR$12,000.00Hobart2579mNeutralDylan Ford2:00.46
  • 1. Eureka Jo
  • 2. The Chancer
  • 3. Vanquish Stride NZ
28.1L$15.00
6/1111/05/20257No NR$20,000.00Launceston1680mNeutralHannah Van Dongen1:54.41
  • 1. Triedtotellya
  • 2. Star Major
  • 3. Tough Shaz
18.1L$101.00
1/517/02/2025-Trial$0.00Hobart2090mGoodNathan Ford0
  • 1. Keayang Fitzy
  • 2. Sweet Dixie
  • 3. Where Ya Bin NZ
2.5L$0.00
4
Silk
Glenledi Elvis NZ (4)40x0373811
Trainer: Conor Crook (Karoola)12 mths 33: 12-4-5

Driver: Jordan Chibnall

6 yo B G
Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)
Dam: ZETA BROMAC (NZ)

Stats

Career33: 12-4-5
LTS$146,102.00
BMR1:54.80
TS11: 4-3-1
Win %36.36%
Place %63.64%

Comments

Six-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by a head (10m Fr3) at this track (2:48.30) beating Keayang Fitzy in No NR on August 31 at $5.50. Sure to go well.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/831/08/20257No NR$12,000.00Launceston2200mNeutralJordan Chibnall2:02.50
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Keayang Fitzy
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
0.2L$5.50
1/824/08/202514No NR$12,000.00Launceston1680mNeutralC T Crook1:54.84
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Star Major
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
0.2L$8.50
8/1010/08/202528No NR$12,000.00Launceston2698mNeutralJordan Chibnall2:04.30
  • 1. Anything Goes NZ
  • 2. The Chancer
  • 3. One Big Shew
10.4L$11.00
3/613/07/20257NR 75 to 105$12,000.00Hobart2579mNeutralJordan Chibnall2:00.45
  • 1. Watermelon Sugar NZ
  • 2. Vanquish Stride NZ
  • 3. Glenledi Elvis NZ
20.6L$3.10
7/1206/07/20257No NR$20,000.00Launceston1680mNeutralJacob Duggan1:53.16
  • 1. Vanquish Stride NZ
  • 2. Stepping Stones
  • 3. The Shallows
12.5L$18.00
3/829/06/202521NR 75 to 105$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralJordan Chibnall1:57.94
  • 1. Watermelon Sugar NZ
  • 2. The Chancer
  • 3. Glenledi Elvis NZ
5.7L$4.40
4/521/06/2025-Trial$0.00Carrick2150mGoodJordan Chibnall0
  • 1. Petali Beach
  • 2. Sokys Line
  • 3. Laid Back
1.8L$0.00
3/318/11/2024-Trial$0.00Carrick2150mGoodRohan Hillier0
  • 1. Blitzern
  • 2. Ambiguous
  • 3. Glenledi Elvis NZ
76.8L$0.00
5
Silk
Watermelon Sugar NZ (5)1811951333
Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)12 mths 72: 15-5-12

Driver: Mark Yole

5 yo B G
Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)
Dam: PACING DELIGHT (NZ)

Stats

Career72: 15-5-12
LTS$175,237.00
BMR1:55.80
TS14: 2-1-3
Win %20.83%
Place %44.44%

Comments

Solid performance when beaten by 1.4 m finishing third behind Glenledi Elvis at this track over 2200m in a No NR on August 31 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Star Major at Hobart over 2090m in a No NR on September 9 at $4.20. Should be in the finish again.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/709/09/20259No NR$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralMitch Ford1:59.45
  • 1. Star Major
  • 2. Vanquish Stride NZ
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
7.9L$4.20
3/831/08/20257No NR$12,000.00Launceston2200mNeutralMitch Ford2:02.50
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Keayang Fitzy
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
1.4L$4.00
3/824/08/20257No NR$12,000.00Launceston1680mNeutralJack Laugher1:54.82
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Star Major
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
1.1L$4.20
1/917/08/20257NR 75 to 105$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralMitch Ford1:59.42
  • 1. Watermelon Sugar NZ
  • 2. One Big Shew
  • 3. Triple Vinnies
0.2L$2.80
5/1010/08/20258No NR$12,000.00Launceston2698mNeutralMitch Ford2:04.30
  • 1. Anything Goes NZ
  • 2. The Chancer
  • 3. One Big Shew
7.4L$3.10
9/902/08/202513No NR$20,000.00Hobart2579mNeutralMitch Ford1:58.76
  • 1. Star Major
  • 2. Just Tiger
  • 3. The Shallows
348.7L$4.80
3/515/08/2024-Trial$0.00Albion Park1660mGoodGrant Dixon0
  • 1. Don Hugo
  • 2. Rockin In Paradise
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
4.1L$0.00
6
Silk
Vanquish Stride NZ (6)4125659842
Trainer: W J Yole (Sidmouth)12 mths 109: 13-17-13

Driver: Liam Older

7 yo BL G
Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)
Dam: PEMBERTON SHARD (NZ)

Stats

Career109: 13-17-13
LTS$189,095.00
BMR1:52.02
TS13: 1-0-1
Win %11.93%
Place %39.45%

Comments

Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing fourth behind Glenledi Elvis at this track over 2200m in a No NR on August 31 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Star Major at Hobart over 2090m in a No NR on September 9 at $9. Solid top-three prospects.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/709/09/20259No NR$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralLiam Older1:59.43
  • 1. Star Major
  • 2. Vanquish Stride NZ
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
5.4L$9.00
4/831/08/20257No NR$12,000.00Launceston2200mNeutralLiam Older2:02.50
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Keayang Fitzy
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
2.6L$17.00
8/824/08/20257No NR$12,000.00Launceston1680mNeutralLiam Older1:54.85
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Star Major
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
61.6L$14.00
9/917/08/20257NR 75 to 105$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralLiam Older1:59.47
  • 1. Watermelon Sugar NZ
  • 2. One Big Shew
  • 3. Triple Vinnies
60.2L$8.50
5/1010/08/20258No NR$12,000.00Launceston2698mNeutralLiam Older2:04.30
  • 1. Anything Goes NZ
  • 2. The Chancer
  • 3. One Big Shew
7.4L$8.50
6/902/08/202513No NR$20,000.00Hobart2579mNeutralLiam Older1:58.75
  • 1. Star Major
  • 2. Just Tiger
  • 3. The Shallows
18.6L$11.00
1/324/03/2025-Trial$0.00Carrick2150mMitch Ford0
  • 1. Vanquish Stride NZ
  • 2. Rubins Plight
  • 3. Bettablack Tiger
1.5L$0.00
1/310/03/2025-Trial$0.00Carrick2150mGoodB E Fidler0
  • 1. Vanquish Stride NZ
  • 2. Twilight Bonnie NZ
  • 3. James Cagney NZ
2.7L$0.00
7
Silk
Blitzern (7)4732203757
Trainer: Conor Crook (Karoola)12 mths 72: 17-9-9

Driver: Rohan Hillier

7 yo BR H
Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)
Dam: BLITZSUZY (AUS)

Stats

Career72: 17-9-9
LTS$229,960.00
BMR1:54.53
TS18: 3-3-3
Win %23.61%
Place %48.61%

Comments

Meets Glenledi Elvis again; when 16 metres seventh at this track over 1680m in a No NR race on August 24. Has the task ahead.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/306/09/2025-Trial$0.00Carrick2150mGoodC T Crook0
  • 1. Art Huntsman
  • 2. Camelot Jedimaster
  • 3. Blitzern
3.4L$0.00
7/824/08/20257No NR$12,000.00Launceston1680mNeutralJordan Chibnall1:54.86
  • 1. Glenledi Elvis NZ
  • 2. Star Major
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
16.1L$15.00
5/917/08/202515NR 75 to 105$12,000.00Hobart2090mNeutralJordan Chibnall1:59.41
  • 1. Watermelon Sugar NZ
  • 2. One Big Shew
  • 3. Triple Vinnies
11.6L$6.50
7/902/08/20256No NR$20,000.00Hobart2579mNeutralJordan Chibnall1:58.77
  • 1. Star Major
  • 2. Just Tiger
  • 3. The Shallows
23.3L$10.00
3/627/07/20257No NR$12,000.00Launceston2698mNeutralJordan Chibnall2:02.05
  • 1. Gordons Bay
  • 2. Lightning Dan
  • 3. Blitzern
5.9L$1.70
11/1220/07/202528No NR$20,000.00Launceston2200mNeutralJordan Chibnall1:58.75
  • 1. Watermelon Sugar NZ
  • 2. Just Tiger
  • 3. Stepping Stones
39.6L$9.00
2/1122/06/202514No NR$20,000.00Launceston2200mNeutralT R Ford1:58.53
  • 1. Stepping Stones
  • 2. Blitzern
  • 3. Pardoe Plugga
1.1L$9.00
2/324/03/2025-Trial$0.00Carrick2150mMitch Ford0
  • 1. Triedtotellya
  • 2. Blitzern
  • 3. Eureka Jo
11.8L$0.00

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