Launceston Race 5 - Life Members Stakes
HOWSWEETTHESOUND (2) was expected to do a lot more last time out when sixth, beaten 13 metres, over 2090m at Hobart. Has the benefit of a good draw. His recent effort is not a true indication and is good enough to take out a race like this. CHRIS BE QUICK (7) finished third last start over 1680m at this track, beaten 3.5 metres, after a good win here the run prior. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but rates a leading hope if he is at his best. GOBSMACKED (3) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1680m at this circuit. Top-three credentials. PARK LANE NZ (6) could only finish sixth over 1680m at this venue most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix for some minor money.

Driver: Ethan Arnott
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1680m at this track, beaten 22 m by Chris Be Quick (2:04.10) in NR up to 49 on April 19 at $11. At the run before 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 22 m by Just Lika Dream (1:59.80) in NR 45 to 49 on April 10 at $17. Deserves another chance from the pegs draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Todd Rattray | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 22.4L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/03/2026 | 19 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/03/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/02/2026 | 294 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Liam Older | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 04/05/2025 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tiarna Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2090m at Hobart beaten 13 m by Debt Till We Part (2:37.50) in NR up to 44 on April 24 at $2.45. The run before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 5 m by Talk Is Cheap (2:02.30) in NR up to 44 on April 10 at $4.80. Great chance to atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $2.45 |
| 5/10 | 10/04/2026 | 40 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | T R Ford | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 42.9L | $4.80 |
| 8/11 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | G E Jones | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 27.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1680m at this track beaten 4 m by Miki Sanz (2:04.80) in NR up to 49 on April 26 at $12. Before that, 8th (Fr2) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 16 m by Paziah (2:36.30) in NR 45 to 49 on April 17 at $26. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Mark Yole | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 23.7L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 26.7L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/03/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 28.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kyle Pratten | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 08/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kayleb Williams
Stats
Comments
Returns to racing after a spell of three months. Well beaten at the end of her last preparation at this course and distance when tenth unwanted in the market behind Enjoy Life. Prefer later in the prep.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 31/01/2026 | 101 | NMT 2 LTW's | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 107.4L | $61.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Bronte Miller | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 22/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Phoebe Betts | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 60.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2025 | 55 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/08/2025 | 29 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $4.60 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2025 | 6 | Up to 4 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 37.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2025 | 9 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $3.20 |

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at Hobart beaten 15 m by Luvthat (1:56.40) in NR 50 to 53 on April 24 at $26. Before that, 11th (Sr5) over 1680m at this track beaten 35 m by Wazowski (2:02.20) in NR 50 to 54 on April 19 at $101. Expecting a much better run 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | T R Ford | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 37.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/04/2026 | 19 | NR 43 to 46 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 49.8L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/03/2026 | 2 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 44.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | 12 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 39.6L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:07.4 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | M T Ford | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 13/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M Yole | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1680m at this track beaten 6 m by Miki Sanz (2:04.80) in NR up to 49 on April 26 at $6.50. At the run before 9th (Sr4) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 18 m by Paziah (2:36.30) in NR 45 to 49 on April 17 at $41. Capable of sharp improvement against this line-up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/04/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Fast | Heath Woods | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 80.6L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 5 | NR 45 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 1892m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $8.60 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1680m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Miki Sanz (2:04.80) in NR up to 49 on April 26 at $8. Two runs back won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:04.10) beating Cincinnati in NR up to 49 on April 19 at $8. Leading contender.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Fast | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/04/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Brodie Davis | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | B L Davis | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $14.30 |
| 5/12 | 06/03/2026 | 5 | NR 40 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 9 m by Ollies Medal (2:43.00) in NR 50 to 54 on April 26 at $101. Before that, 5th (FT Fr1) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 45 m by Jilliby Jay Sea (2:39.70) in NR 50 or better on April 10 at $8.50. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/04/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 54 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | A C Collins | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Fast | Gareth Rattray | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 47.2L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Christian Salter | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $91.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $8,000.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
| 4/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | A C Collins | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | Hannah Van Dongen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bronte Miller
Stats
Comments
Last start, when first-up 10th (Sr3) over 1680m at this track beaten 23 m by Miki Sanz (2:04.80) in NR up to 49 on April 26 at $8. Strips fitter and expect a better performance this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/04/2026 | 85 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | John Walters | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 54 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | John Walters | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 154.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/01/2026 | 24 | No NR | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | NR 50 or better | $4,500.00 | St Marys | 1810m | Neutral | John Walters | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 221.0L | $1.00 |
| 0/9 | 12/12/2025 | 335 | NR 50 or better | $9,700.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Neutral | Bronte Miller | 2:07.1 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/01/2025 | 10 | No NR | $3,600.00 | King Island | 1609m | Neutral | S L Keeler | 2:08.9 | 2 |
| 229.4L | $1.00 |