Launceston Race 9 - Be At The Easter Cup Saturday 4 April Stakes
LOUGLE (1) made it two in a row last start when he got the cash by 7 metres over 2200m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Primary contender based on recent form. RAY DAN (3) scored a decisive win last time out over 1609m at Hobart, getting home by 25 metres in an emphatic display. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Leading hope in this comparable race. CAPTAIN PINS NZ (5) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1609m at Hobart. MR BONDI NZ (4) is better than his last-start eighth over 2200m at this track.

Driver: Conor Crook
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start posted a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:47.60) beating Rocky Stride in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $1.18. Expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $1.18 |
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NMT 3 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $1.55 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 65.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/11 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.24 |
| 1/10 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ryan Duffy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 06/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ryan Duffy | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kyle Pratten
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 10 m by Whiskey Cavalier (1:55.90) in NR 64 to 80 on March 18 at $6. Before that 9th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by Mr Bondi (2:42.60) in NR 63 to 69 on February 15 at $13. Needs to do more. Tested again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 18/03/2026 | 31 | NR 64 to 80 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $13.00 |
| 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 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start by 25 m (Fr5) at Hobart (1:55.30) beating Mr Bondi in NR 65 to 74 on March 15 at $9.50. Can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 14.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Dylan Ford | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/4 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, beaten 40 m by Enjoy Life (2:40.70) in NR 70 to 79 on March 22 at $21. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1609m after being wide early at Hobart beaten 25 m by Ray Dan (1:55.30) in NR 65 to 74 on March 15 at $5. Worth another chance from a much better draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 42.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.05 |
| 3/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Mark Yole | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $2.45 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 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 |

Driver: Todd Rattray
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 30 m by Ray Dan (1:55.30) in NR 65 to 74 on March 15 at $19. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2150m at Carrick beaten 10 m by Another Nien (2:39.60) in NR 65 to 74 on March 8 at $21. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 28.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/02/2026 | 63 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/3 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brodie Davis
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Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 11th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Lougle (2:47.60) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $91. Not this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 22/03/2026 | 126 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 30.3L | $91.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Devonport | 1700m | Good | G E Jones | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | NR 64 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 30.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 28.0L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/08/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/13 | 24/08/2025 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:06.1 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M T Jones | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jacob Duggan
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 2698m, 7 days ago and two back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr4) over 2090m after being wide early at Hobart beaten 16 m by Lynryd Skynryd (2:35.70) in NR 70 to 79 on February 28 at $17. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 22/03/2026 | 22 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 36.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 52.2L | $20.00 |
| 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 | |
| 4/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 63.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
10-year-old gelding been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 3rd (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 13 m by Cuzzy Bro (2:35.10) in NR 64 to 80 on March 25 at $5.30. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 64 to 80 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $5.30 |
| 3/5 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | NR 64 to 80 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | NR 63 to 69 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 24.0L | $51.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |