Launceston Race 6 - Rodney Burgess Patrons Marathon
ULTIMACTION (6) resumes from a spell of nine weeks after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at her last appearance over 2200m at this track. Generally comes to hand very quickly, with three wins from five first-up appearances. Sure to be right there at the finish. WHISKEY CAVALIER NZ (2) finished sixth last start, beaten 15 metres at this track over 2200m. Expecting a very good run. IRON CLAD (5) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at this track over 2200m. WAZZA (1) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.1 metres at Hobart over 2090m.

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.1 m as favourite (Fr3) at Hobart (2:35.40) beating Demand Respect in 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's on February 1 at $2.05. One to consider.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 14 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.05 |
| 3/8 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $18.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | NR 60 or better | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | 11 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $1.95 |
| 4/12 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 19.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Wazza, who he meets again; when 21 metres sixth at Hobart over 2090m in a 3yo+ NMT 6 LTW's race on February 1. Not keen.
Last Starts 13 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 | 14 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | E Arnott | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:07.2 | 3 |
| 25.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 40.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | St Marys | 2400m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:05.9 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 21 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | 63 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Barrie Rattray | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by Horatius Speculo (2:39.80) in NR 75 to 105 on February 8 at $101. Before that 8th (FT Sr2) over 2692m at Scottsdale beaten 35 m by Horatius Speculo (3:25.50) in No NR on January 9 at $31. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/02/2026 | 30 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 32.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 46.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | NR 80 or better | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 46.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 63.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Celebrity Royal at this track over 1680m in a NR 70 to 84 on January 31 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Horatius Speculo at this track over 2200m in a NR 75 to 105 on February 8 at $21. Nice effort last time. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 28.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:07.2 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $4.80 |
| 7/11 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 22.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation recording a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:43.00) beating Sabine in 4yo+ No NR M on December 14 at $1.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 9 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Hobart (1:55.00) beating Stranded Lollipop in NR up to 75 on November 14 at $1.90. Has won when fresh before and looks primed following a recent trial win.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $1.60 |
| 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 | |
| 1/9 | 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 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1670m at Carrick beaten 18 m by Maebee (1:59.60) in No NR on January 25 at $41. At the run before 10th (Fr1) over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 50 m by Triedtotellya (3:05.50) in No NR on January 11 at $41. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 48.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Deni Roberts | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 22.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
| 11/12 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 80 or better | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.9 | 0 |
| 36.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |