Launceston Race 8 - Victory Images Photography Pace
NOVA BAXTER (11) finished third last start over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 4 metres, after a good win at Hobart the run prior. Hard to know where she gets from this slightly awkward draw. Finds a nice race and can bounce straight back to the winner's circle. MAGIC JOE (9) is in good form at present. Finished third at his latest appearance over 1680m at this track, beaten 8 metres. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Beautifully placed and is sure to be there at the finish. MR BONDI NZ (7) is worth thought after finishing fourth first-up over 2200m at this track last time out. RAY DAN (2) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.

Driver: Conor Crook
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early pace at this track beaten 11 m by Photo First (2:43.10) in NR 60 to 69 on January 31 at $18. At the start before was well back in the run when 10th (FT Fr7) over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 50 m by Fleetwood Rock (3:14.80) in NR 60 or better on January 11 at $21. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 11/01/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 49.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/12/2025 | 35 | NMT 4 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 87.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/11/2025 | 404 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 15/10/2024 | 18 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 9/12 | 27/09/2024 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $3.50 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 16 m by Photo First (2:43.10) in NR 60 to 69 on January 31 at $12. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 4.5 m by Magic Joe (2:33.10) in NR 65 to 74 on January 16 at $6.50. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 28.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 44 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 38.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 44.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 36.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2090m after being wide early at Hobart, beaten 8 m by Wazza (2:35.40) in 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's on February 1 at $12. Before that, 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton was 9th-11.83 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Triple Rock Saint (2:39.00) in NR 70 to 79 on December 27 at $10. Has a low draw and should go well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/12/2025 | 26 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/11/2025 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 22.0L | $4.80 |
| 8/11 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Lochie Cook | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/11/2025 | 319 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Told You Twice at Carrick over 2150m in a NR 64 to 74 on January 25 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Photo First at this track over 2200m in a NR 60 to 69 on January 31 at $26. Rates highly. Capable of going well on best efforts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 10.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 14/12/2025 | 134 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 24.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Grace Jones
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 8 days ago at this track over 1680m, before that 4th (10m Fr1) over 2789m at Burnie, beaten 16 m by Horatius Speculo (3:40.40) in No NR on January 18 at $21. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 32.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:07.2 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | 21 | NR 55 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.9 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 31.6L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 1680m at this track, beaten 30 m by Celebrity Royal (1:59.10) in NR 70 to 84 on January 31 at $21. Before that 5th (Fr3) over 2150m after showing early speed at Carrick, beaten 12 m by Told You Twice (2:41.10) in NR 64 to 74 on January 25 at $3.90. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 30.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $3.90 |
| 7/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:07.2 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:05.9 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $2.80 |
| 3/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 8 m fourth behind Photo First over 2200m in a NR 60 to 69 on January 31. Expect to see the best from him now.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 31/01/2026 | 78 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Heath Woods | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 14/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/11/2025 | 8 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/11/2025 | 6 | NR 64 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run failed to finish when he ran at this track on August 24 over 2200m. Has only trialled once and may need more time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | NR 64 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 21.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | NR 64 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 79.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/10/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/3 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1680m at this track beaten 8 m by Celebrity Royal (1:59.10) in NR 70 to 84 on January 31 at $26. Major player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 04/01/2026 | 36 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.40 |
| 10/10 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Georgia Hayward | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 110.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | E Arnott | 0 |
| 28.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th (Fr3) over 1680m at this track, beaten 80 m by Celebrity Royal (1:59.10) in NR 70 to 84 on January 31 at $26. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2150m at Carrick, beaten a nose by Told You Twice (2:41.10) in NR 64 to 74 on January 25 at $5. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 79.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
| 5/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 32.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rohan Hillier
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Hobart on January 11. Proved too good the start prior at Hobart on January 4. Tricky draw but rates highly and expected to feature again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 23 | NR 55 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.9 | 0 |
| 19.4L | $2.05 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:05.0 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 9 | NR 67 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/2 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B A Parish | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmet Brosnan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |