Launceston Race 5 - Ladbrokes Mega Multi Stakes
SWEET AMOUR (1) was yet again about the mark last time out when runner-up over 1680m at this track, beaten 2 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. FIVE STAR SHARK (8) finished second last start, beaten a head, in a nice return to form at this track over 1680m. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. DANCINWIVJOLENE (2) is in the mix following a fourth at her most recent appearance over 1680m at this track. MIKI SANZ (5) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 2150m at Carrick last time out.

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1680m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Norbet (2:05.80) in NR up to 49 on January 31 at $19. Before that, 10th (Sr4) over 1670m at Carrick beaten 35 m by Enjoy Life (2:00.30) in 3yo+ 1-2 LTW's on January 25 at $61. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | 1-2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | K A Kendall | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 35.4L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $31.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 24.6L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 14/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 29.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Charlie Castles | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | B L Davis | 0 |
| 74.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 2180m after racing wide at Burnie, well beaten by Post Keg (2:44.60) in NR 45 to 54 on January 18 at $14. Before that, 12th (Fr6) over 1609m after racing wide at Hobart beaten 30 m by Sinister (1:59.30) in NR 45 to 49 on January 16 at $26. Can make amends.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 18/01/2026 | 2 | NR 45 to 54 | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 116.1L | $14.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 27.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | NR 50 to 53 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 436.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Ricky Duggan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $6.50 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 45 m by Itsmenotu (2:41.10) in NR 45 to 49 on February 1 at $51. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/02/2026 | 183 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:04.0 | 5 |
| 42.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 0/11 | 02/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 29/06/2025 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 50.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/06/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mitch Ford | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |

Driver: John Walters
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2150m at Carrick beaten 10 m by Jilliby Mendoza (2:39.80) in 3yo+ 3-5 LTW's on January 25 at $11. Before that, 4th (20m Fr1) over 1955m at Scottsdale beaten 7 m by Nikita Jo (2:29.30) in 3yo+ NMT 4 LTW's on January 9 at $7.50. Can do much better from the same draw.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 16 | 3-5 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Scottsdale | 1955m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:02.3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 45 or better | $4,500.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:59.3 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Georgia Hayward | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 26.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/12/2025 | 19 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | K E Rattray | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 18/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | J H Walters | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 17 m by Itsmenotu (2:41.10) in NR 45 to 49 on February 1 at $11. Before that, failed to finish when she ran at Carrick on January 25 over 1670m. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $11.00 |
| 0/10 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/01/2026 | 37 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 30.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 12/12/2025 | 182 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | A C Collins | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2025 | 5 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Sr4) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 11 m by La Pierre (2:38.10) in NR up to 44 on February 1 at $101. Before that 6th (Fr7) over 1609m after showing early pace at Hobart beaten 15 m by Shallow Beach (1:58.40) in NR up to 44 on January 16 at $71. Tested again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $71.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 76.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 195.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Conor Crook
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth behind Sinister at Hobart over 1609m in a NR 45 to 49 on January 16 at $20. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Jeremy Wells at this track over 1680m in a NR up to 49 on January 31 at $7.50. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $20.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 75.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 96.1L | $11.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 10th (Fr2) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart, at the bell was leading 4m on the pegs well beaten by Rock On Playboy (2:38.30) in NR up to 49 on September 21 at $3.10. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 94.7L | $3.10 |
| 2/10 | 12/09/2025 | 21 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/08/2025 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | W | Mark Yole | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 11/11 | 10/08/2025 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Gareth Rattray | 0 |
| 13.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Gareth Rattray | 0 |
| 33.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Christian Salter
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr2) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 30 m by Itsmenotu (2:41.10) in NR 45 to 49 on February 1 at $81. Before that 10th (Fr2) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 23 m by Sinister (1:59.30) in NR 45 to 49 on January 16 at $26. This looks tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 01/02/2026 | 16 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 16/01/2026 | 33 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 23.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 39.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 200.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 123.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Christian Salter | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 99/4 | 12/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Christian Salter | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |