Launceston Race 1 - Lu Raider Two-Year-Old
OZZIE PEARL (2) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 3.5 metres from the winner in third over 1680m at this track. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Finds a nice race and can grab a well-deserved win. TWILIGHT STORM (4) won at Hobart two runs ago before finishing fifth at her latest appearance over 1680m at this track, beaten 6 metres. Finds a nice race and can play a major role. ROCKY STRIDE (6) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when second at this track over 1680m. Must be included. JILLSTIGER (5) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 4 metres at Hobart over 1609m.
Driver: Christian Salter
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 9 m by Jillstiger (2:00.60) in 2yo MAIDEN on December 7 at $26. Two runs back 8th (Fr7) over 1680m at this track beaten 75 m by Rocky Rocks (2:03.30) in 2yo MAIDEN on November 16 at $51. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/2 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Christian Salter | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 16/11/2025 | 226 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 74.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/3 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Matthew Howlett | 0 |
| 68.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 83.1L | $41.00 |
Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second after a quick start, behind Quetzalli at this track over 1680m in a 2yo MAIDEN F on November 23 at $1.35. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Soho Tuxedo at this track over 1680m in a 2yo NMT 2 LTW's on November 29 at $1.95. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $1.95 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.35 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $2.25 |
| 6/10 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/11 | 13/10/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R L Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Soho Tuxedo at this track over 1680m in a 2yo NMT 2 LTW's on November 29 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Jillstiger at Hobart over 1609m in a 2yo MAIDEN on December 7 at $5.50. Leading player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 41.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2025 | 63 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 26.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2025 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/3 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr5) over 1680m at this track, beaten 6 m by Soho Tuxedo (2:03.90) in 2yo NMT 2 LTW's on November 29 at $8.50. Showed ability the run before when she won by 1.75 m (Fr1) at Hobart (1:57.30) beating Bridwood Maisey in 2yo No NR F on November 1 at $81. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/11/2025 | 48 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 35.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | John Walters | 0 |
| 26.3L | $0.00 |
Driver: John Walters
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Comments
Last start won a big 4 m win (Fr4) at Hobart (2:00.60) beating My Fatal Charm in 2yo MAIDEN on December 7 at $5. Strips fitter third-up and can repeat the dose.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 34.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | K E Rattray | 0 |
| 24.8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Brodie Davis
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1680m at this track beaten 2 m by Soho Tuxedo (2:03.90) in 2yo NMT 2 LTW's on November 29 at $9. Can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | NMT 2 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/11/2025 | 35 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/10/2025 | 56 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/7 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Pulled Up | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: Dylan Ford
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Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Always Bettor at Hobart over 1609m in a 2yo No NR CG on July 13 at $7. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 38.7L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 13/07/2025 | 28 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/06/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $1.30 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2025 | 77 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/4 | 26/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 02/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 23.1L | $14.00 |