Launceston Race 6 - Shirley Martin Mother Of Pearl
ULTIMACTION (5) was responsible for a good effort at her latest run to get home by a narrow margin over 1680m at this track on November 29. Needs to be at her best to beat this field but she has the ability to mix it with them. FUN TO LOVE NZ (2) continued her impressive run of recent efforts last start when runner-up over 1680m at this track, beaten 1.3 metres. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Must raise the bar but she has the ability to go one better. STEPPING STONES (7) is worth another chance after a last-start seventh over 2200m at this track two weeks ago. SABINE (6) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 17 metres at this track over 2200m.

Driver: Brodie Davis
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Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 2nd (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 11 m by Nancestiger (2:44.60) in 3yo+ NMT 5 LTW's on December 5 at $2.60. Will find this a lot tougher.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NMT 5 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/11/2025 | 21 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/10/2025 | 6 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 13/10/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 39.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 25.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on November 29. Won the start before at this track on November 23. Expected to feature 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/11 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/11/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $1.55 |
| 4/8 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | Anthony Butt | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 01/11/2025 | 41 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
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Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 5th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 15 m by Iden Lady Lincoln (2:42.80) in 3yo+ NMT 5 LTW's on May 16 at $4.40. Will be better for the run.
Last Starts 135 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 02/08/2025 | 6 | NMT 6 LTW's | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 87.3L | $16.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/07/2025 | 16 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/06/2025 | 7 | NMT 5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/12 | 22/06/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 08/06/2025 | 23 | NR 69 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | W G Dornauf | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr3) over 1680m at this track, beaten 13 m by Ultimaction (1:58.90) in NR 70 to 79 on November 29 at $4.40. Two runs back posted a big 5.5 m win (Fr5) at this track (2:45.10) beating Nova Baxter in NR 67 to 74 on November 23 at $2.90. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $1.85 |
| 1/5 | 09/11/2025 | 8 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.90 |
| 9/12 | 01/11/2025 | 6 | NR 64 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | L R Sutherland | 0 |
| 32.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
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Comes here in the right form. Won by 1.3 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:58.90) beating Fun To Love in NR 70 to 79 on November 29 at $2.45. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Hobart (1:55.00) beating Stranded Lollipop in NR up to 75 on November 14 at $1.90. Genuine threat on best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.45 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 89 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $1.90 |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2025 | 6 | NMT 6 LTW's | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $1.65 |
| 1/9 | 27/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2025 | 14 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
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Racing consistently. Last start won by 17 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:41.10) beating Kostyuk Leis in 4yo+ NMT 5 LTW's M on November 29 at $1.28. Winning claims on best form.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NMT 5 LTW's | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $1.28 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 63 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | M T Jones | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | 19 | NR 64 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 13/10/2025 | 15 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:04.5 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/2 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 20/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | T E Rattray | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Heath Woods
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Won three starts back at Hobart over 1609m NR 75 to 105 on November 9. Last start 7th (20m Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 20 m by Triedtotellya (2:42.60) in NR 80 or better on November 29 at $101. Rates well on best form and worth including.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | NR 80 or better | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:57.9 | 0 |
| 20.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/11/2025 | 7 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2025 | 77 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 10/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 5.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/08/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |