Launceston Race 1 - Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4 Betting Stakes
BEACH DANCER (1) was responsible for a very good effort last time over 2200m at this track, finishing second and just 1.4 metres from the winner. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Has the ability to take this out. MR BONDI NZ (5) finished second last start, beaten 3 metres at this track over 1680m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. DIDYALOUSAROOSTA (2) is better than his last-start seventh over 2090m at Hobart. RAY DAN (9) was unplaced two starts ago then things went wrong last start when he broke and finished 7 metres away in fifth over 1680m at this track. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Only needs to get things right to be in the money.

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on January 31. Proved too good the start prior at Carrick on January 25. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.28 |
| 1/12 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $1.12 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | 53 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $1.55 |
| 4/9 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Troy Hillier
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 18 m by Photo First (2:36.10) in NR 55 to 60 on January 4 at $17. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Carrick (2:42.30) beating Hurricane Rock in NR 58 to 63 on December 28 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 1.8m on the pegs. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Troy Hillier | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M T Jones | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | M T Jones | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | NR 58 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Troy Hillier | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $5.50 |
| 11/12 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 41 | NR 55 to 62 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | NR 59 to 63 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Troy Hillier | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1680m at this track, beaten 10 m by Nova Baxter (2:04.80) in NR 65 to 74 on February 8 at $10. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 2090m after racing wide at Hobart beaten 8 m by Wazza (2:35.40) in 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's on February 1 at $12. Big chance based on that latest run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 08/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Malcom Jones
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (20m Fr1) over 2180m at Burnie beaten 13 m by Goodtime Oscar (2:47.10) in NR 60 or better on February 6 at $15. Before that 8th (Fr7) over 2090m at Hobart well beaten by Wazza (2:35.40) in 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's on February 1 at $13. Likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | M T Jones | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 215.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:07.2 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/01/2026 | 306 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 22.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 09/03/2025 | 23 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Carrick | 2650m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.5 | 0 |
| 210.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | M T Jones | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 42.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 2297m | Good | R L Hillier | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Photo First at this track over 2200m in a NR 60 to 69 on January 31 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Nova Baxter at this track over 1680m in a NR 65 to 74 on February 8 at $31. Can improve. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $31.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (10m Fr1) over 2180m at Burnie, beaten 5.5 m by Goodtime Oscar (2:47.10) in NR 60 or better on February 6 at $10. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 34.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:05.9 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 33.9L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.50 |
| 3/3 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 23.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | P G Ford | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 1680m at this track beaten 13 m by Nova Baxter (2:04.80) in NR 65 to 74 on February 8 at $11. Two runs back 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. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Luke Alcorn
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 17 m by Photo First (2:43.10) in NR 60 to 69 on January 31 at $26. Before that 9th (10m Fr3) over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 21 m by Fleetwood Rock (3:14.80) in NR 60 or better on January 11 at $61. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 21.9L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 46.7L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start and went on to finish a respectable fifth over 1680m at this track last start. Before that, 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. Good enough to take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $4.40 |
| 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 |
| 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 |